Ten problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2008 Cobalt.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was previously included in recall regarding the air bags for which the vehicle received the repair. The contact stated the vehicle's air bag warning light was illuminated indicating that the passenger air bag was deactivated despite the passenger seat being occupied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. Gl.
Tl- contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when attempted to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced and was informed to take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Aw.
Airbag and/or seat belt tensioner module. The service airbag warning light is illuminated on the dic. Two dealerships have been notified of the issue and say it's a "known problem" but not covered under any warranty, TSB, or recall, and quote $500-1000 to repair the issue. The issue is caused by the movement of the wires and/or module when the passenger seat is occupied.
Airbag warning light illuminated. Dealer states b0081 71 code found when scanned and passenger presence code 23 set. Found bulletin 09-06-40-003a covering this issue. Checked wiring, modified sleeve and recommended replacing passenger side seat belt tensioner. Research shows this to be a known defect and dealership acknowledged this by modifying the connector sleeve. This is a safety concern and should be recalled for repairs at no cost to the consumer.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated when there was a passenger in the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the sensor was defective and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger's side sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Djr.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt ss. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the coolant and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 mph the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600. Pmb.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light and service air bag message illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,128. . . Updated 08-27-12 the coil assembly was replaced. Update 08/28/12.