2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS brakes problems

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Brakes · 99,990 miles · IN

While parked the parking brake lever release button jammed and I could not release the parking brakes. There is abnormal noise heard in the rear breaking system when reversing. Abnormal premature wear to inside rear brake pads and rotor discs

Filed Aug 7, 2016 · Brakes · 67,700 miles · IL

Rear brakes wear the pads unevenly and scratch the rotors. Common problem that most 2008+ cobalt ss owners experience. Due to the faulty brakes, the hand brake will often not work, which is a large inconvenience in a car that is only available with a manual transmission. This is most noticeable when trying to park on a hill.

Filed Mar 8, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 68,800 miles · PA

Engine light came on.... Had it checked by firestone... They told me the 2nd cylinder was misfiring per the diagnostic code.. Should be 130 psi and only registering 90 psi....then while stopped longer than 30 seconds "service traction" light comes on.....asking $2300 to repair.... Why would one of the four cylinders go bad.....complained to gm and they told me I needed a certified gm dealer to look at it so I took it to gm also for diagnostic and they are saying misfire in 2nd cylinder which is what the diagnostic code says- per the paperwork given me they are not sure what the repair is going to entail or how to fix the problem..... Per internet complaints this s a problem that has occurred many times in cobalts.... Is it because no one got hurt or died that they don't want to consider this a recall? The car is only 9 years old and has 68800 miles on it.....and believe it or not the warranty expired 1000 miles ago... Very frustrating and unbelievable! Please help me understand.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · GA

After climbing a steep driveway, brakes went to the floor when pulling out onto main road. Brakes would stop but continued to go to floor if 1) brakes were put on part of the way; release and then put on to stop again or 2) foot stayed on brake pedal upon stopping. It was not a sudden drop but a continuous movement of the pedal to the floor. Took to southtowne chevrolet in newnan, ga and after a couple of attempts to repair the brakes (replacing front brakes, etc) a forman rode with me and they ended up having to flush the hydraulic system to get the brakes to stop. Upon hearing of the recall on the malibus this morning, I felt like my cobalt might have also suffered a potential hazard in its hydraulic system.

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

On 10/2013, I was driving on the 105 fwy going eastbound at approximately 60 miles per hour when all of a sudden the vehicle stalled and I no longer could accelerate. East bound traffic was heavy and chp officer had to park behind me with his lights to avoid me getting hit by other vehicles, since there was no safety lane to pull over for broken down cars. The vehicle was towed to one other place before being towed to penske chevrolet, 18605 s studebaker rd., cerritos, ca 90703 the following day. In short, I took my car back 3 different times from the first time it was towed there. They would fix one part and I would leave and shortly after the engine light would come back on and I would return. Then they stated it was something else and they would "fix it". The check engine light would come back on once again. The last and final time I took my car in they replaced yet another car part and in total I paid $500.00 dollars in fees, not to mention time loss at work and gas they use to do "long test drives". To this day the check engine light is still on from the day I left penske chevrolet. The manager there "[xxx]" in short stated that the car is fixed and that I would just have to deal with the check engine light being on. He assured me the second to last visit that this would be fixed and it never was. The vehicle is still not working as it did prior 10/2013. It cuts and does not accelerates when you initially step on the gas. In addition, the door locks are electric and when I drive they pop up and down on there own. I also will leave my car locked and when I get back the car will be unlocked. This all began after I got my vehicle back from penske chevrolet of cerritos. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · CA

The rear brake pads are worn severely unevenly. The inside pads are down to metal while the outside pads are still at least 50%. The rotors are deeply scored because of the wear.

Filed May 24, 2012 · Brakes · 48,066 miles · WI

Excessive wear on rear brakes, causing untimely replacement. Rear brakes wear more quickly than fronts causing unsafe driving conditions.

Filed Dec 18, 2011 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · NY

I have had to replace the rear brakes 4 times and still haven't replaced the front I get stock pads and rotors from chevy dealer! And within 500 miles the rotors are all scored up and look like they have 20k on them. I see this being a serious safety hazard for someone who does not realize it because they just replaced them! Fix this issue please! I noticed this for the 4th time on december 1st. I was backing up and it made a horrible sound I got out to check and the rear pads are almost gone! I have put maybe 8k on them and the rotors look like a tiger attacked them, I don't believe I should have to pay for this again so soon!

Filed Nov 10, 2011 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · WI

Rear brake rotors are irreparably scored and warped after 11,000 miles, preventing the rear brakes from working correctly and decreasing braking effectiveness. This is common on 2008 cobalt sses.

Filed Oct 25, 2011 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt ss. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle failed to decrease in speed as the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 35,300.