2006 Chevrolet Cobalt safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
164
complaints reporting a crash
14
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 81 report injuries (196 people injured, 8 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles were involved in 125 fatal crashes with 107 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the… · Apr 10, 2014
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Feb 10, 2014
- Crash riskSteering · Mar 3, 2010
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Oct 29, 2009
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT… · Jan 18, 2007