Initial Quality Ratings by JDPower.com
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2008
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| Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical |
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| Overall Quality - Mechanical |
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3 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Mechanical |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical |
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3 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical |
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3 / 5 |
| Initial Quality Ratings - Design |
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3.5 / 5 |
| Powertrain Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
| Body & Interior Quality - Design |
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2.5 / 5 |
| Features and Accessories Quality - Design |
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4 / 5 |
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What's New for 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Knowing how much a vehicle has changed from previous model years can help provide additional context when reviewing reliability ratings. Our Editors give you the bottom-line on what's new, the pros, the cons and more.
What's New for 2009
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. Read More
Long-Term Reliability Ratings by Identifix
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