So Ive searched every where and cant get a definitive answer. Was there a internal TSB or recall for the front rotors? #?

 

i believe so. I took mine in for the power steering and they told me about that as well and changed the rotors too.

 

Very well. Either my dealer doesnt check this **** or they ignore it. I had to tell them about the Power steering and the charge pipe recall

 

Wow Really??? I liked the brembos.. except for the tons of dust… it was always somethin else to brag about.. eh.. My car's at this Chevy Dealership right now, if I say something about it, will they know what I'm talkin about?? And are there any other recalls out there for the 09 ss?

 

Ask em about it. Tell them theres a RFA out for front rotor replacement. Theres the powersteering recall and the recall for the charge piping

 

i had the rears fucked real bad, but never a problem with the from, kim using r1 rotors now

 

What is the issue on the charge pipes that there is a recall?

 

x2. I haven't heard of any recall for the front rotors or the charge piping. I even tried searching on NHTSA's website.

 

Agreed, only one I see is power steering.
NHTSA ODI - Recalls

 

it wasnt exactly the charge piping that was the problem, it was a bolt holding a bracket or something the rubbed the cold side piping and could cause it to wear a hole in the piping. i just pulled the bolt out and used a dremel with a cutting blade and chopped the bolt about 1/2 inch shorter.

 

o no, I know what you're talkin about with the charge piping now, That happened to mine about 1000 miles into it.. I came up with a MAF fault an took it in, they replaced it, put a different bolt and some washers and said they've been having lots of problems with em. I didn't know there was a recall tho… Wat about the rotors tho? My local dealership is stupid and all about money so if I say somethin about rotors they're just gonna replace em and charge me later.. so….

 

so there is a recall on the fronts?

 

Here it is! This one has been out for awhile...

Cliffnotes: If you're under the 3/36k warranty and the last 8 digits of your VIN fall between 87229258 and 87338792 you'll have your front rotors replaced for free. But only if it hasn't been done before.




#08242: Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles - Steering Wheel Vibration - Replace Front Brake Rotors - (Aug 11, 2008)


Subject: 08242 -- Service Update for Inventory and Customer - Steering Wheel Vibration - Replace Front Brake Rotors - Expires with Base Warranty


Models: 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS




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THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD.

Purpose
This bulletin provides a service procedure to replace the front brake rotors on certain 2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt SS vehicles. On some of these vehicles, the front brake rotors may not be to GM’s specification, resulting in a vibration in the steering wheel or brake pulsation during light braking between 48-56 km/h (30-35 mph) and 97-113 km/h (60-70 mph).

This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealer for any type of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.

Vehicles Involved
A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in DealerWorld (US), or attached to the Dealer Communication (Canada), used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's base warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints provided below, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed below.

Year
Division
Model
From
Through

2008
Chevrolet
Cobalt
87229258
87338792


Important: Dealers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the GM Vehicle Inquiry System (GMVIS). Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.

Parts Information
Parts required to complete this service update are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.

Part Number
Description
Qty/ Vehicle

15893541
Rotor, Frt Brk
2


Service Procedure
Remove the driver and passenger side front brake rotors from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in SI.
Install two new front brake rotors. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement in SI.

 

YEA, is there a recall??? *Pumps fist in the air*

 

is this on 2010's too?

 

There is no recall for the front rotors. This is why they don't publish these TSBs to every owner, because people can't understand them.

 

aaaa… I get it.. but is it 2008's only? I'm under 3 yr/36K, Ima check on it an wait another year before I take em in

 

awww shucks… I cant get it :'(

 

Damn, mine falls in the VIN range, but I'm waaaay over 36k miles.

I just noticed the vibs in the steering wheel last week for the first time.

 

Mine falls into that vin range and the car is in for service right now since it broke down. So ill be callin them up tomorow to have them correct this as well.

 

That makes sense

 

the chevy dealership near me is dum as hell, i should tell them that their is a recal on our gt28 turbos

 

 

I took my 2008 in for the free oil change (sept 2008) and they did the front rotors.
What ever the problem was they fixed it before the 2009 came out.

 

The upper charge pipe TSB was for the '08 and part of '09 to replace the mounting bolt that mounted the upper charge pipe to the engine block. They replaced the bolt with a bolt/clip combination.

The lower charge pipe TSB was for the radiator support bolt that portruded through the frame and could possible contact the lower charge pipe and rub a hole in it. They just removed the bolt.