2008 Chevrolet Cobalt lighting problems
18 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 79,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 79,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While merging approximately 35 MPH, the front and rear exterior lights failed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,048. ...updated 01/20/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the lights on the dashboard and shift console failed. The rear taillights also failed and were only operable if the brake was applied. The contact was awaiting diagnosis of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.
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
- Cruise control 22 complaints