Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has 6 recalls, 2330 complaints.
6
Recalls
2330
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V171000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac S...
14V047000
AIR BAGS
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
14E021000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 I...
09V419000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES ...
10V073000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER ST...
07V014000
STRUCTURE
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor ... |
| Jul 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel tank has an evap leak that somehow breaks on top the tank so it leaks the gas vapors and co... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | STEERING | I have been experiencing the loss of steering assist. This occurs at any time while driving and tha... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | STEERING,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My Power Steering is going out and then coming back in to use. Today is the second time it has happe... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | STEERING | Was driving home from work on i70 through the canyon when out of no where I wasn't able to steer my... |
| Jul 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car idles very low when stopped and sputters/putters like it's going to die. It has now actually... |
| Feb 22, 2024 | STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | strong smell of fuel affraid to drive the igntion get stuck and locks so you cant turn the car on |
| Sep 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same fai... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle is leaking from the fuel tank |
| Jul 6, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I took the vehicle in for a recall repair to the ignition. After the repair, my key did not open ... |
| May 3, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | While driving the car, it will suddenly stall w the engine running but won’t react the use of the br... |
| Apr 20, 2023 | STEERING | It will say power steering on dashboard then doesn’t allow it to shift loses all power |
| Feb 3, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel leaking due to corrosion of fuel lines located near driver side rear wheel. |
| Jan 13, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact became aware that fuel had been puddling under... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line rusted, leaking under car. Smell gas in cabin. |
| Sep 17, 2022 | STEERING | Car drove fine during a routine trip for groceries. When about to leave the parking lot, my steering... |
| Sep 17, 2022 | STEERING | The car was driving completely fine on a routine trip for groceries. After shopping as I'm about to ... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel line leaking similar to the recall on 2008-10 Cobalts -- gas puddles or drips from leaking fuel... |
| Jul 16, 2022 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | Power steering light came on now I have no speedometer and it will not shift right |
| Jun 12, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and att... |