Chevrolet Cobalt problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Chevrolet Cobalt model year, from official NHTSA data.
7,671
NHTSA complaints
10
recall campaigns
5,412
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 573 | 5 | 1,137 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 710 | 5 | 1,005 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 845 | 4 | 945 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 1,564 | 5 | 884 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2,330 | 5 | 795 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 1,649 | 5 | 646 |
Common problems
- Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems3,885
- Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system problems1,458
- Chevrolet Cobalt fuel/propulsion system problems1,105
- Chevrolet Cobalt air bags problems607
- Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system, gasoline problems478
- Chevrolet Cobalt power train problems368
- Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems331
- Chevrolet Cobalt suspension problems218
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Fuel Line LeakPE20011 · opened Jul 5, 2020 · closed Aug 17, 2023
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · opened Nov 18, 2010 · closed Dec 28, 2015
- Electric Power Steering FailurePE10005 · opened Jan 27, 2010 · closed Jul 19, 2010