2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, and owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,823 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“As i was driving on a city street, the engine began to run rough and i noticed the odor of gasoline. I pulled over to check for the source of the odor and found fuel leaking from the bottom of the car”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 31, 2018 · Engine
“Driver door stuck. Will not open. If you are inside and that happens, you can not get out the door. The car had been parked outside overnight. Morning it would not open. It will unlock, but not open.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 27, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (Cobalt XFE). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–25 / 30–36 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Cobalt SS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Cobalt SS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS | 0 | 95 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS | 0 | 190 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
How do I know if my 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.