2005 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems
1,143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt — 69% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the desired direction. The contact stated the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or…”
filed Jun 4, 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the power steering assist warning illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact was able to pull off the roadway, turned off, and…”
filed Aug 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V073000 · Mar 3, 2010
Steering problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 239 | 42% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 206 | 29% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 309 | 37% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 689 | 44% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 1,299 | 56% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.