2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 222
- on record
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- 133 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 12 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 2 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,347
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-86
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2007-2011
-37
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
60%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 133 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 133
- PARKING BRAKE 18
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
- AIR BAGS 8
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss reliable?
NHTSA has 222 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (133 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes, hydraulic (133), parking brake (18), service brakes (13), air bags (8). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.