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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all 710 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 46,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
30
4% of 710 complaints
All complaints this year
710
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
46,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2009, latest Apr 24, 2020.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2009Oct 2010Sep 2011Sep 2013Sep 2014Oct 2016Dec 2018
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Apr 2020; peak Sep 2011 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cobalt model year

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

  1. 200591 (6%)
  2. 200693 (4%)
  3. 200776 (5%)
  4. 200847 (6%)
  5. 200930 (4%)
  6. 201038 (7%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt have brake problems?
NHTSA has 30 owner complaints about the brake in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 12 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most brake complaints (93), compared with 30 for the 2009.
Is there a brake recall for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under brakes. 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.