2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT
1G1AT58H197246779
Vehicle history report for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT (VIN 1G1AT58H197246779). Silver, sedan/saloon, 2.2L 4-cyl 155 hp, gasoline. 77,290 mi reported. Registered in In. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 900 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 2 involved a crash
🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 900
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair; however, the mechanic found a fuel leak and an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,311.
NHTSA ODI #11728020STEERING
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and t…
NHTSA ODI #11694845STEERING
Steering went out while driving
NHTSA ODI #11647813ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and …
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11631947AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle. There was an abnormal sulfur and fuel odor detected. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicl…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11628768FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is a leak in the fuel lines that is just awful. Constant while driving Many others have experienced as well. Leaves huge puddles of gas
NHTSA ODI #11609896EXTERIOR LIGHTING
OEM headlights had become dim and one could no longer be aimed, so I ordered these replacements through Amazon. I paid $92 to have them installed, and the mechanic let me know that the high beams could not be activated, except by holding the turn signal, making it dangerous to steer. In addition, when the headlights are on they create so much RF, the radio …
NHTSA ODI #11591166FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a click…
NHTSA ODI #11585314+ 892 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G1AT58H197246779 valid?
1G1AT58H197246779 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Comparable 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt listings run roughly $2,500–$6,200, typically around $4,194 (from 257 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt at about 27 mpg combined (24 city / 33 highway).
Data last checked 30 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.