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Chevrolet Cobalt

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

7,971

Active records

Recalls

11

Active records

TSBs

1,447

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

48

Injuries

545

Crashes

565

Fires

74

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Cobalt

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Steering behavior

3,666

Operating state

2,335

Reporting mechanism

1,781

Condition issue

1,642

Fluid issue

1,168

Engine behavior

728

Smell

669

Noise

596

Safety restraint issue

561

Vibration/harshness

370

Performance issue

304

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

297

Starting behavior

280

Access/entry issue

275

Safety restraint behavior

263

Braking behavior

222

Driver assistance issue

207

Powering on/off behavior

189

Electrical issue

168

Lighting behavior

127

Thermal issue

114

Recent change

105

Infotainment behavior

90

Ride/handling behavior

90

HVAC behavior

39

Wiper/washer behavior

12

Communication/network issue

10

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Apr 15, 2026


I observed my mother’s 2007 Chevy Cobalt was leaking fuel near the rear tire by the fuel tank. I inspected the tank with engine off and it does not leak. Only with engine running. I lowered the tank and observed a small crack on the plastic return line on the fuel pump module. I started looking online and could not find a replacement part that was plastic. I then conducted more research and found the recall. I asked my mother and she stated she never received a recall. The recall was issued on…

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Mar 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair; however, the mechanic found a fuel leak and an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,311.

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Mar 17, 2026


1 death
Crash

The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the son was driving at approximately 52 MPH, the vehicle crashed head-on into a second vehicle. During the crash, no air bags had deployed, and the driver sustained fatal injuries. Also, during the crash, the ignition key broke off inside the ignition switch, and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed to a police inbound lot and later towed to the home. The cause of the…

2005 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Feb 12, 2026


The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. The contact had to use the key release to remove the key manually. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found, and the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal,…

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Jan 9, 2026


2 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, a 12-point buck jumped into the roadway, causing the contact to abruptly depress the brake pedal; however, the vehicle skidded and crashed into the buck. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was drivable; however, the vehicle was towed to the residence due to the radiator being damaged. The contact stated that he sustained injuries to his left knee, and his fiancée, who was seated in the front passenger…

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Dec 4, 2025


The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Oct 31, 2025


Fuel lines leak around fuel tank, causing a fuel smell around the vehicle and a major fire hazard

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Oct 30, 2025


Problem with Steering column rattle

2009 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Oct 21, 2025


The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and the power steering failure warning light was off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT

Filed Sep 26, 2025


1 injured
Crash

I was in a crash on 9/19/25 and at the incident none of my airbags deployed. My daily driver for my children and I. I was lucky I was the only passenger at the time. I never expected my airbags not to deploy in a head on crash. The car still sits in my driveway and I have and identical one just like it that I drive! I’d like them evaluated.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.