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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, newest first.

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5 recalls on record for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recent was on April 30, 2014. Owners also sent NHTSA 845 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: electrical system (3), air bags (1), fuel system, gasoline (1), steering (1). A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Chevrolet or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

845 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 76 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 79 injuries.

  • Steering309recall on record
  • Fuel/Propulsion System202
  • Electrical System166recall on record
  • Air Bags98recall on record
  • Fuel System, Gasoline40recall on record
  • Engine36

No deployment during head on collision totaling vehicle of faulty air bag

July 23, 2026 · Air Bags

The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point where it is pooling under the door on the ground.

June 6, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

2 on record

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls

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