2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss brakes problems
The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss has 173 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 78% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
173
Brakes complaints
78%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR OVER A YEAR NOW. I TAKE MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM THE REAR BRAKES ARE LOCKING UP AND THEY RESPOND WITH "THIS IS CAUSED BY DRIVER ABUSE, YOU HAVE BEEN POWERSLIDING IT" I HAVE HAD IT TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS. THE REAR BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss have?
NHTSA has 173 complaints about the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss brakes — 78% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.