Service Brakes Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 400 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 24 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (201 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (87 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to her parent's residence.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

While parked the parking brake lever release button jammed and I could not release the parking brakes. There is abnormal noise heard in the rear breaking system when reversing. Abnormal premature wear to inside rear brake pads and rotor discs   Read details...

The Brake Disc Caliper problem

I was driving the other day and noticed that one of my back brakes was sticking and so I took a look at it and fluid level was fine and there was no air in the brake line. I feel the cause of this is bad calipers and some others I have talked had the same issue.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

My Cobalt illuminates the check engine light as well as the theft light and displays engine power reduced happens multiple times first time it started was in 12/2017. The car was purchased in 2011 always serviced and repaired by dealer ship.   Read details...

The Brake Grinding Noise problem

Since the car was purchased new, it has made occasional grinding noises from the rear brakes. The rear brakes have worn out so quick that this is the second time they are being replaced (three sets of rear brakes in under 50,000 miles).   Read details...




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