2006 Chevrolet Cobalt power train problems
137 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"takata recall" on 3/30/18 I was involved in a wreck. I was traveling on a busy city street when the light turned red. I stopped and the person in front of me was driving a large suv. When the light turned green and traffic began to move I started driving. Out of nowhere with no warning, the driver…”
filed Aug 13, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While parking the vehicle in the driveway, the contact forgot to place the shifter into park and removed the key from the ignition switch. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle while in gear, but it failed to start. The contact noticed the…”
filed Dec 19, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 31 | 5% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 29 | 4% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 29 | 3% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 43 | 3% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 99 | 6% |
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.