2009 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 51 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Takata recall my vehicle was hit head on I have pictures of the airbag and my head impacting top windshield insurance settle net me 3750. Lumbar 4,5 broken thumb severed from right hand in unconscious attempt to hold my self in seat obviously that thumb gave way but did more than the airbag which did not even clear the steering wheel all my ribs were broken onstar already notified my atty isn't very smart on this I hope the agency has some way to avoid publicity to hurt any GM but I want to be reimbursed for theā¦
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact also observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the driver's side quarter panel and fuel line were corroded. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 127,500.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
- Fuel system 262 complaints
- Steering 210 complaints
- Electrical system 156 complaints
- Air bags 73 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints