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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about seat belt problems in the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of all 845 complaints for this model year. That is the highest seat belt complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.

Seat Belts complaints
18
2% of 845
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2011, latest Jul 15, 2024.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2011Sep 2012Aug 2013Aug 2014Aug 2015Aug 2016Aug 2019Jun 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Jul 2024; peak Jun 2014 (2).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Seat Belts complaints by Cobalt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20057 (0%)
  2. 20068 (0%)
  3. 200714 (1%)
  4. 200818 (2%)
  5. 20091 (0%)
  6. 201011 (2%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have seat belt problems?
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the seat belt in the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most seat belt complaints?
The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most seat belt complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2008.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under seat belts. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.