2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has 45 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
45
Engine complaints
4%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH SHE HEARD A POPPING SOUND FOLLOWED BY WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE EXPLODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine — 4% 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.