Chevrolet Cobalt 2008

Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2008.

Clase
Auto subcompacto
Carrocerías
Ls/Lt 2dr Coupe FWD, Ls/Lt 4dr Sedan FWD, Sport 2dr Coupe FWD, Sport 4dr Sedan FWD
Motores
2.2L 4 cil., 2.4L 4 cil., 2.0L 4 cil. turbo
Tracción
Tracción delantera
Combustible
Gasolina regular, Gasolina premium
MPG (mejor)
29 combinadas · 25 ciudad / 36 carretera
Largo
180.3 in
Peso en vacío
2,732–2,974 lb
Calificación NHTSA
Sin calificar
Retiros
4 campañas

Ventajas y desventajas

Lo bueno

  • Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 29 MPG combinadas: un 37 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto subcompacto, 2008: 21.1 MPG).

A tener en cuenta

  • Muchas quejas de propietarios408 quejas ante la NHTSA frente a unas 104 de modelos similares; sobre todo por problemas de combustible / propulsión.

Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 25 modelos similares 2008; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →

Resumen

El Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 es un auto subcompacto disponible con 3 motores (2.2L 4 cil., 2.4L 4 cil. y 2.0L 4 cil. turbo), con tracción delantera.

Mide unas 180 pulgadas de largo y 68 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 103 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 2,732 lb (Ls/Lt 2dr Coupe FWD).

La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 29 MPG combinadas (25 en ciudad / 36 en carretera), un 37 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto subcompacto, 2008: 21.1 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,300 al año en combustible.

Tiene 4 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 408 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de combustible / propulsión.

Novedades del 2008

  • Motor nuevo: 2.0L 4 cil. turbo
  • Motor retirado: 2.0L 4 cil.
  • Mejor consumo combinado sube de 25 a 29 MPG

Comparado con 2007; no incluye cambios de versiones, equipamiento ni precio. Ver el Cobalt 2007 →

Dimensiones y peso

CarroceríaLargoAnchoAltoDistancia entre ejesVía del. / tras.Peso en vacíoPeso del./tras.
Ls/Lt 2dr Coupe FWD180.3 in68.1 in55.9 in103.1 in57.9 / 58.7 in2,732 lb60/40
Ls/Lt 4dr Sedan FWD180.3 in68.1 in57.1 in103.1 in58.7 / 58.3 in2,780 lb59/41
Sport 2dr Coupe FWD180.3 in68.1 in55.9 in103.1 in57.9 / 58.7 in2,815 lb60/40
Sport 4dr Sedan FWD180.3 in68.1 in57.1 in103.1 in58.7 / 58.3 in2,870 lb59/41
SS 2dr Coupe FWD Turbocharged180.3 in68.1 in55.9 in103.1 in57.9 / 58.7 in2,974 lb60/40
SS 4dr Sedan FWD Turbocharged180.3 in68.1 in57.1 in103.1 in58.7 / 58.3 in–59/41

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.

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Motores, consumo y costo de uso

VersiónMotorTransmisiónTracciónCiudad / Carr. / Comb.vs. su claseCombustible / añoCO₂ g/mi
Cobalt XFE2.2L 4 cil.Manual 5-spdTracción delantera25 / 36 / 29+37%$2,300306
Cobalt2.2L 4 cil.Manual 5-spdTracción delantera24 / 33 / 27+28%$2,500329
Cobalt2.4L 4 cil.Manual 5-spdTracción delantera22 / 32 / 26+23%$3,150342
Cobalt2.2L 4 cil.Automática 4-spdTracción delantera22 / 31 / 26+23%$2,600342
Cobalt2.4L 4 cil.Automática 4-spdTracción delantera22 / 31 / 25+18%$3,300355
Cobalt2.0L 4 cil. turboManual 5-spdTracción delantera22 / 30 / 25+18%$3,300355
Ahorra $500Combustible en 5 años vs. un auto nuevo promedio
21.1 MPGPromedio 2008: Auto subcompacto

Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2008 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →

Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología

La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 con el programa de pruebas actual (2011+).

Auto subcompacto similares 2008

ModeloMejor MPG / autonomíaGeneral NHTSARetiros
Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 (este auto)29 MPGSin calificar4
Toyota Corolla 200831 MPGSin calificar7
Honda Civic 200842 MPGSin calificar6
Toyota Camry 200834 MPGSin calificar6
Toyota Prius 200846 MPGSin calificar3
Hyundai Elantra 200828 MPGSin calificar5
Ford Focus 200828 MPGSin calificar0

Retiros (4)

Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).

Sistema eléctrico › Ignition · 10 abr 2014

Campaña NHTSA 14V171000 · 2,191,014 vehículos

Problema
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Riesgo
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Solución
General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Bolsas de aire · 10 feb 2014

Campaña NHTSA 14V047000 · 2,190,934 vehículos

Problema
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Riesgo
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Solución
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GM’s recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Combustible (gasolina) › Delivery › Fuel Pump · 19 sept 2012

Campaña NHTSA 12V459000 · 49,768 vehículos

Problema
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Riesgo
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Solución
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Dirección › Electric Power Assist System · 3 mar 2010

Campaña NHTSA 10V073000 · 1,050,889 vehículos

Problema
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Riesgo
IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Solución
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Consulta tu VIN en NHTSA (en inglés) ↗

No todos los Cobalt 2008 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.

Problemas reportados por propietarios

408Quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015
14Con choque
5Con incendio
34Lesionados reportados
104,650 miMillaje típico de la falla
Combustible / propulsión156
Dirección130
Sistema eléctrico55
Bolsas de aire42
Motor21
Otro o desconocido19
Tren motriz16
Frenos12
Quejas recibidas por mes (últimos 24 meses con reportes)
21/12: 122/03: 122/04: 222/06: 222/07: 222/08: 422/11: 122/12: 123/01: 123/02: 123/03: 123/06: 323/08: 223/09: 223/10: 123/11: 124/05: 124/07: 124/09: 124/12: 225/04: 125/05: 125/06: 226/07: 221/1222/0622/1123/0223/0823/1124/0925/05máx. 4

Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.

Lista para comprar un Chevrolet Cobalt 2008 usado

  1. Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
  2. Combustible / propulsión — 156 reportes de propietarios. Busca olor a combustible alrededor del auto y en la cabina, comprueba que arranque bien en caliente y revisa la varilla del aceite por olor a gasolina o nivel en aumento.
  3. Dirección — 130 reportes de propietarios. Gira el volante de tope a tope estacionado y en marcha; escucha ruidos y nota si la dirección está dura o suelta.
  4. Sistema eléctrico — 55 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
  5. Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 104,650 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
  6. Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.

Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Chevrolet Cobalt 2008. No sustituye una inspección profesional.

Otros años del Cobalt

Comparar todos los años →
AñoMPG (mejor)LargoGeneralRetirosQuejas
Cobalt 201030180.3 inSin calificar5278
Cobalt 200930180.3 inSin calificar4410
Cobalt 200725180.3 inSin calificar4423
Cobalt 200625180.3 inSin calificar3465
Cobalt 200525180.3 inSin calificar3236

Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Chevrolet. Cómo lo calculamos →