Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Cobalt SS | Suzuki Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 353 | 880 |
| Model years covered | 2008–2010 | 1999–2013 |
| Worst model year | 2009 | 1999 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 12 | 86 |
| Fires reported | 8 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 7 | 32 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 7.6% | 15% |
Chevrolet Cobalt SS by year
What breaks
Brakes
252
71.4%
Electrical System
16
4.5%
Airbags
14
4.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
4.0%
Engine & Cooling
11
3.1%
Steering
9
2.5%
Other & Unspecified
7
2.0%
Seat Belts
5
1.4%
Suzuki Grand Vitara by year
What breaks
Airbags
136
15.5%
Electrical System
83
9.4%
Lights
82
9.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
76
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
70
8.0%
Engine & Cooling
61
6.9%
Brakes
61
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
51
5.8%