2008 Chevrolet Cobalt cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 22 complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into a concrete guardrail three times. The air bags deployed partially. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she could not move and was taken to the emergency room to receive medical attention. The vehicle was not destroyed. The local chevrolet dealer was made aware of the crash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate. The pedal remained stuck until the contact used her foot to dislodge the pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 04/19/12
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
- Steering 311 complaints
- Fuel system 247 complaints
- Electrical system 170 complaints
- Air bags 101 complaints
- Engine 44 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints