2008
Chevrolet Cobalt

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$14,410
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn LS
    Starts at
    $14,410
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe LS
    Starts at
    $14,410
    22 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LT
    Starts at
    $15,120
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe LT
    Starts at
    $15,120
    24 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Sport
    Starts at
    $19,695
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe Sport
    Starts at
    $19,695
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe SS
    Starts at
    $22,335
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Coupe and sedan body styles
Side curtain airbags
Optional OnStar
XM Satellite Radio

The good & the bad

The good

Frontal crash-test ratings
Little road noise
Comfortable ride
Attractive, if basic, interior
Responsive automatic

The bad

Backseat space and entry/exit
Seat comfort
Noisy engine exhaust
Some cheap-looking controls
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Safety review

Based on the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 100,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

81% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 101 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.8
Performance 4.1
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.1
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

By Danielle from Wichita, Kansas
Owns this car
April 5, 2024

Recommend for a 1st timer, but check the recalls!

First car from 15 to 23 years old. bought it used at about 80k miles. I personally loved this car. She doesn't have the sleekest look, buttons do feel cheap, and the backseat is a 2 seater with a small child seat in-between. Gas mileage was great though! I'll say I was lucky to have a dad who knew general car mechanics and could fix most problems if I ever had them, but after having the car for 5 years without my dad, I never had to take it in to a mechanic. Never made funny noises unless it was my brakes, and i'll be honest after 8 years I hadn't changed them... Wasn't until maybe a month ago at 146k that an engine light finally turned on for something to do with the timing control valve. Dad was going to fix it until someone wrecked into it 2 weeks ago. pretty sad to see her go. It has been extremely reliable for me, didn't take the best care of her but she did of me!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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By lw from Long Island, NY
Used to own this car
October 30, 2023

My lil beater

Quite bad car, a Honda Civic is a much better option, I bought one of these for 500 dollars with major structural damage, but it still ran and drove and was a lot of fun. Many offroading adventures with this thing, it was not good at it
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 2.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 1.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 4 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)
  • SS (1 style)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt owners.

Is the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. 81.2% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 101 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.8
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.1
  • Reliability: 4.1
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