Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let antilock work. A slight brake pedal pulsation might be felt or some noise noticed, but this is normal.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Braking in EmergenciesChevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Gasoline Octane
If the vehicle has the 2.2L L4 engine (VIN Code 5),
use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane
rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than
87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to
as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this
occurs, use a gasoline rated ...