Component Record

Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

247 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage247 complaints

247 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

12V459000Reported September 19, 2012 - 49,768 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 49,768 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering311 Electrical System170 Air Bags101 Engine45 Brakes32 Power Train29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.