Trim Report

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport2009

Includes:COBALT|Sport
$3,398
Starting From
4
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,398
Max $9,995
From $3,398
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Sport Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$850
$850–$19K
25 listings119,000 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

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport Pricing

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Where to Find Chevrolet Cobalt Sport

Location data for all 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt trims combined

26States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 25 other states nationwide.

Chevrolet Cobalt Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

High Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 900 complaints for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
900
Complaints
67
Crashes
9
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

Of 900 issues reported over 1 model years, fuel/propulsion system problems are the most common for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Fuel/propulsion System205
02Steering155
03Service Brakes, Hydraulic125
04Electrical System79
05Fuel System, Gasoline30
900 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt trims

25–30mpg combined
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22-25city
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30-37hwy
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$1,450-$1,750/yr

The 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt delivers 25 to 30 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Cobalt XFE - Manual 5-spd
30mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Manual 5-spd
29mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
2.2L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Cobalt - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$1,750/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Sport compare to other Chevrolet Cobalt trims?

with 4 listings tracked, the Sport sits in a specific spot in the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Sport?

Budget for standard Sport maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2009 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 Sport?

The best model year for the Chevrolet Cobalt Sport comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Chevrolet Cobalt overview.

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