2008 Chevrolet Cobalt service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion of the hydraulic brake lines causing fluid loss and impairment of full system braking. *smd the consumer stated an investigation showed the problem was due to a manufacturing defect. *jb”
filed Jan 12, 2016
“After 12,000 miles had to get new brake pads and rotors do to loud squealing. Have since been replaced two more times for the same thing. *tr”
filed Apr 12, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 14 | 2% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 10 | 1% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 19 | 1% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 25 | 1% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 27 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.