2006 Chevrolet Cobalt problems by component
2,330 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 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 → | 1,299 | 56% | 60,821 mi |
| Electrical System → | 412 | 18% | 82,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 255 | 11% | 99,999 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 215 | 9% | 74,800 mi |
| Air Bags → | 146 | 6% | 80,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 137 | 6% | 68,000 mi |
| Engine → | 93 | 4% | 101,000 mi |
| Structure → | 51 | 2% | 60,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 51 | 2% | 55,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 48 | 2% | 90,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 43 | 2% | 42,199 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 38 | 2% | 60,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 29 | 1% | 110,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 26 | 1% | 80,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 25 | 1% | 25,600 mi |
| Equipment → | 17 | 1% | 56,958 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 1% | 96,000 mi |
| Traction Control System → | 14 | 1% | 67,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 5 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.