Structure Related Problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The number one most common problem is related to the body (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
7
Door problems
2
Structure problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

The Body problem

Issue #1) fuel leak from top of fuel tank. This creates a strong fuel smell in cabin during any operation, and fuel leaking on driveway after operation. Fumes are strong enough that any open flame in cabin would detonate creating death and/or critical injury.   Read details...

The Door problem

Door doesn't latch when shut. Also, on occasion, neither the inside nor outside door handle will open the latch. If there is a fire, the driver has little chance of escaping the vehicle without injury. Also the door can open while driving and cause life threatening injuries.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Chrome cover on 2008 chevy Cobalt driver side door handle. Upon searching the internet found four other incidents in regards to this problem.   Read details...


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