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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt latches/locks/linkages problems

38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt2% of all complaints for this model year.

38
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
2%
share of all complaints
60,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the door locks would lock and unlock independently, and the speedometer was not functioning properly. The…

    filed Sep 7, 2021

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver side door latch would not work correctly. If the door was closed and latched, it would not unlatch. If the door was open, it would not latch closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

    filed Feb 7, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Cobalt years

YearReportsShare
2010 Cobalt20%
2009 Cobalt61%
2008 Cobalt51%
2007 Cobalt111%
2005 Cobalt352%
Cobalt latches/locks/linkages problems by year →

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.