Trim Report

Chevrolet Cobalt LS2008

Includes:COBALT|LS
$850
Starting From
48
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 48 active dealer listings as of

Min $850
Max $9,800
From $850
Fresh

LS Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,500
$3K–$10K
27 listings128,704 avg miles
LS
From$850
48 listings|$850–$10K
LT
From$2,000
55 listings|$2K–$10K
SS
From$3,500
8 listings|$4K–$19K
Sport
From$3,398
4 listings|$3K–$10K

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Pricing

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Where to Find Chevrolet Cobalt LS

Location data for all 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt trims combined

26States

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Chevrolet Cobalt Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

High Concern

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 938 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

2
Recalls
938
Complaints
74
Crashes
15
Fires
Recall Findings
12V4590002012-19-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

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10V0730002010-03-03
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt has accumulated 938 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with steering leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Steering223
02Fuel/propulsion System185
03Electrical System77
04Service Brakes, Hydraulic68
05Air Bags43
938 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

25–29mpg combined
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22-25city
·
30-36hwy
·
$1,500-$2,300/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt ranges from 25 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Cobalt XFE - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Manual 5-spd
27mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Automatic 4-spd
26mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$1,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city32 hwy~$2,250/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LS compare to other Chevrolet Cobalt trims?

The LS occupies a distinct position in the Chevrolet Cobalt range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LS?

Budget for standard LS maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2008 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Chevrolet Cobalt LS?

For the LS, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Chevrolet Cobalt buyer's guide.

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