Overview & Reviews

Minor styling and trim changes make up the bulk of what's new for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The turbocharged SS Cobalt coupe debuted last year, and this year sees the addition of an SS sedan. Both models share much of their hardware, though SS coupes receive a new reconfigurable information display. Last year's Sport trim level and its 2.4-liter engine have been dropped, but a Sport Appearance package is newly available on LT trim levels. Luckily, the base 2.2-liter engine is now more powerful and fuel-efficient thanks to variable valve timing. OnStar, Bluetooth and an iPod-compatible USB port are now available on 2009 Cobalt models in LT trim or higher.

• Respectable fuel economy, smooth ride, quiet cabin, excellent performance in SS trim.

• Cramped backseat, lack of interior storage, dull handling (except for the SS), mediocre fit and finish.

User Reviews:

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  Good little car - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By A decent car - October 12 - 2:00 am

  This little ecotec engine rocks. It can outrun most comparable cars on the market in its stock form. (we know because a lot of younger people want to race it for some reason). It is a basic little car with a lot of power. We have never have had a problem with it in 15,000 miles.

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  A Great First Car, Easy Manual - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By redschecter - October 9 - 2:00 am

  I got this car back in May as my first car. I had to learn how to drive stick, but this car was easy to learn on. This car is fun and comfortable to drive and, in my opinion, looks much nicer than any other vehicle in this price range. Im only 511" and I hit my head on the ceiling while sitting in the back but who cares, I wont ever have to sit back there, shes mine. The biggest issue Ive had so far was with the dashboard, after six weeks it started rattling loudly. My local dealer said the problem was with the original design of the dashboard, which causes it to warp, and they improvised a solution. Of course, the repair was free. A dash-mat will make the interior look much nicer.

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  2009 beige cobalt - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By christine Parker - August 16 - 12:39 am

  Fun to drive, 30000 miles, mechanical problems, turn signal wouldnt shut off, now "something " is draining the battery, in shop for diagnosis. could not locate fob for above mentioned car

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  My gas sipping money saver - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Cher - March 15 - 4:49 pm

  I love the gas millage this car gets. I have had it a year and it still gets 37mpg highway and 26-27 city. I do 65mph on the highway, not 55. However, to keep the gas mileage great you must change the oil and filter once every 3,000 miles, not 6,000 miles like the dealership tells you to. THIS IS A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO A HYBRID CAR. I couldnt afford a hybrid so I bought this car and it really does get the gas millage Chevy advertises. Not to mention its a lot better looking than a Toyoda Prius. The lock cylinder on the car did go at 16,000 miles but my warranty covered that.

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  crossing my fingers - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Bob - February 18 - 10:11 pm

  I like the looks, the gas mileage and the price was affordable. A wheel cap fell off at 10K and at 19K miles, the steering column is being replaced for the second time! Each time for a different noise. I bought this car new, thinking I wouldnt have to worry about car repairs for awhile. I am now second guessing how much it will cost in repairs once the warranty is up.

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  New car - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By St Helens Matt - January 28 - 11:58 pm

  I am getting 35 MPG and the cabin is quite. Best of all, I got it brand new for $10,000.

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  09 Cobalt LS Automatic - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Jim - January 15 - 8:11 pm

  Wanted a base coupe to replace an 04 Cavalier coupe automatic. Other than looks, not too much has changed. Same basic layout with a few more features. Nice car for way cheap money. End of year pricing and rebates put this less than the competition (Kia- Hyundai- Nissan-Focus). Only drawback - 6 year old design. Looks like a 10 to me. I might buy one more before the Cruze swings into production. (or they move the Cobalt tooling to Mexico)

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  Short-time review - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By JJR60616 - January 13 - 2:00 pm

  My expectations going in were low. I was just looking for a new car to replace my S10 Pickup my daughter beat up in a couple accidents. Looked for cheap cars, best rebates, something simple. Was pleasantly surprised at the handling, features, fit & finish and performance of the 2009 Cobalt.

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  Nice for the money - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By Mike_in_PVD - December 9 - 7:38 am

  Its quieter than my 07 Honda Civic. So far no problems. I have 8000 miles on it. Gas mileage on the highway is very good. I can maintain 40 mpg on a relative lt flat highway at 60 mph. I do not like the spare tire. There is none. Chevy now provides an air compressor with a bottle of stop leak attached to the compressor. What happens if I get a flat when its 20 degrees outside? What happens if I get a blowout? Im going to start calling junk yards for a real spare tire. It will fit in the spare tire wheel well. So why not just provide a real spare and a jack?

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  I am very sad. - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
  By John - November 22 - 2:22 pm

  I bought a 2009 Cobalt LT sedan two weeks ago. It is beautiful Sport Red Tint with Grey interior. After putting just 149 miles on it, the electric steering started making a death wail each time I turned a corner. The car now sits at the dealership. When they hooked up the diagnostic computer to it, TWENTY possible error codes came back. Fortunately, my salesman is letting me select another car, which is a shame, because I really liked that one. The 2009 rental Cobalt I am in drives perfectly with 31,000 miles on it. Maybe I just lucked out in getting the lemon?