Chevrolet Cobalt SS Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Chevrolet Cobalt SS model year (2005–2010) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 115 complaints
4 reported injuries
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem score: 123
0 recalls · 47 complaints
Top issue: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Problem score: 47
0 recalls · 13 complaints
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 13
Best Chevrolet Cobalt SS Years to Buy
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Chevrolet Cobalt SS — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 13 | — | — | 13 | Good |
| 2009 | 0 | 115 | 4 | — | 123 | Avoid |
| 2008 | 0 | 47 | — | — | 47 | Caution |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Cobalt SS models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Cobalt SS should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS if possible. It has 0 recalls, 115 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 123 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Cobalt SS to buy?+
Review the "Best Years" section above for the top-rated Cobalt SS model years.
Which Cobalt SS has the fewest problems?+
Use the year-by-year table on this page to find the Cobalt SS model years with the lowest problem scores.
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