2006 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident. There were…”
filed Jul 25, 2025
“The car idles very low when stopped and sputters/putters like it's going to die. It has now actually died on me twice while driving, luckily when you put it in park and turn the car off and back on it starts right back up but you can see how this is a severe safety hazard. The first time it died I…”
filed Jul 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 38 | 7% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 39 | 5% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 36 | 4% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 56 | 4% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 69 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.