Chevrolet Cobalt SS years to avoid
More than twice the Cobalt SS's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Cobalt SS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes238
- Electrical16
- Fuel system14
- Airbags14
- Engine11
- Steering9
- Seat belts5
- Tires4
- Wheels3
- Transmission3
- Driver assistance3
- Body3
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt SS
Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 9 | Electrical | 45,528 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 48 | 190 | Brakes | 12,000 | 0 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 75 | 95 | Brakes | 16,500 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Cobalt SS
What years of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS should you avoid?
2009. It has more than twice the Chevrolet Cobalt SS's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 190, mostly about brakes and airbags.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
Brakes, with 238 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (16) and fuel system (14).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cobalt SS have?
No recalls on record.
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