2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problems by component
1,649 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 1,143 | 69% | 61,200 mi |
| Electrical System → | 323 | 20% | 61,750 mi |
| Power Train → | 99 | 6% | 66,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 71 | 4% | 75,000 mi |
| Engine → | 69 | 4% | 109,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 51 | 3% | 45,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 47 | 3% | 47,500 mi |
| Structure → | 46 | 3% | 72,115 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 40 | 2% | 100,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 38 | 2% | 110,598 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 35 | 2% | 74,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 34 | 2% | 36,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 27 | 2% | 86,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 27 | 2% | 37,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 23 | 1% | 53,379 mi |
| Traction Control System → | 18 | 1% | 60,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 16 | 1% | 58,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 16 | 1% | 122,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.