Brake Squeaking Noise Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 4 problems related to brake squeaking noise (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the Cobalt.

1 Brake Squeaking Noise problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 12/05/2012

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate and a loud squeaky noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever coming to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front brake pads were replaced. The technician stated that the ceramic brakes performed as designed. The failure recurred two weeks after the repair was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent defect. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

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2 Brake Squeaking Noise problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/15/2011

The Cobalt brakes have always made a screeching sound, which gm has addressed as being normal. Chevrolet #08-05-22-004: information on brake squeal/squeak noise - (Jul 15, 2008)] however, I had to prematurely replace the rear brakes and have the rotors cut after only 27,039 miles, while the front brakes still had 50% life left. This is not a normal occurrence, since the front brakes should have worn out before the rear ones. While I was able to get 27,039 miles of wear, the fact that there is definitely a defect in the system means there is no guarantee that the condition will not worsen in time. There is also the chance that the system could fail completely causing a serious accident. Finally, the screeching sound is getting worse. This sound, along with the brake wear, will virtually reduce the value of the car considerably, making it nearly impossible to trade or sell, unless gm corrects this issue.

3 Brake Squeaking Noise problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 03/01/2010

Rear disc brakes on my 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt ss turbocharged have failed after only 15,000 miles. This has caused a significant safety concern. The disc brakes have since worn into the rotors, causing property damage. On two occasions, I visited a Chevrolet dealership and asked about the squeaking in the brakes. On both occasions, I was told that "under certain. . . Conditions, occasional brake squeal, squeak, or other noise may be heard. . . " [Chevrolet #08-05-22-004: information on brake squeal/squeak noise - (Jul 15, 2008)] [xxx] [xxx].

4 Brake Squeaking Noise problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 07/15/2009

My 2009 chevy Cobalt ss turbocharged has rear disc brakes that are wearing prematurely, screeching/squeaking noises are occurring. My car has not been in any accidents and I've driven it from ann arbor, mi to lake orion, mi countless times for work and school. The front brakes work great but the rear ones are causing me trouble. Please address this issue, thank you much-.


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