KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Cobalt Problems by Year
Owners have filed 7,680 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Cobalt since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2005, 2007. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Cobalt problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 574 | Steering | 5 | 46 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 710 | Fuel system | 5 | 59 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 845 | Steering | 4 | 76 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 1,564 | Steering | 5 | 116 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 2,330 | Steering | 5 | 164 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 1,649 | Steering | 5 | 97 |
29 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Cobalt
- What years of the Chevrolet Cobalt have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (2,330), 2005 (1,649), 2007 (1,564).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (3,885), fuel system (1,579), electrical (1,458).
- Which Chevrolet Cobalt years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (1), 2012 (1), 2016 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.