https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Cobalt. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:46:38 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2176155 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 undisc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2176156 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 undisc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2164734 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2154133 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 unava https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2144647 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Fuel lines leak around fuel tank, causing a fuel smell around the vehicle and a major fire hazard https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2144611 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Problem with Steering column rattle https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2141924 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2134265 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2134266 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2134267 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2133386 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2131547 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2131548 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2131549 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2129967 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Air bag says it needs serviced Gas gadge is all over the place hard to tell how much gas I actually have in my tank. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2129968 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Air bag says it needs serviced Gas gadge is all over the place hard to tell how much gas I actually have in my tank. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2126703 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that, while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed during an ice and rainstorm with poor visibility, a vehicle parked sideways in the middle of the roadway suddenly appeared. Unable to stop in time, the vehicle collided with the driver's side rear of the other vehicle, causing it to spin and veer onto the shoulder of the roadw https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2122731 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Hard to Turn Brand New front suspension https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2113854 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking while accelerating and while driving from bein https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2113855 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking while accelerating and while driving from bein https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2110456 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Our daughter observed a significant puddle forming under her vehicle and noticed a strong smell of gasoline. She sent us a video, which clearly showed gasoline leaking from the driver-side rear area of the car. Due to the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust pipe, we had the car towed to a mechanic, as it was too dangerous to drive. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a severely rusted-out f https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2109478 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The fuel tank has an evap leak that somehow breaks on top the tank so it leaks the gas vapors and could potentially start a fire but the part that breaks is a non serviceable part so it can’t be fixed without purchasing a whole new gas tank that isn’t cheap. My other concern is the infamous grounding issue with the wires on the ground g105 I believe right next to oil filter that grounds the transm https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2109479 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The fuel tank has an evap leak that somehow breaks on top the tank so it leaks the gas vapors and could potentially start a fire but the part that breaks is a non serviceable part so it can’t be fixed without purchasing a whole new gas tank that isn’t cheap. My other concern is the infamous grounding issue with the wires on the ground g105 I believe right next to oil filter that grounds the transm https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2103934 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was turned off for a while and restarted for the power steering functionality to return. The failure was persistent. The contact stated that the power steering warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2101951 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have been experiencing the loss of steering assist. This occurs at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds. Steering control is maintained in manual mode, but requires greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds. In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2098195 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The fuel line is leaking fuel on the drivers side near the passenger door. The leak is to the point where it is pooling under the door on the ground. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2097626 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the desired direction. The contact stated the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2093797 Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT UNKNOWN https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2093232 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ignition doest work right n want release the key the car dies n stalls while driving we was almost hit by a trooper n he called we spoke to 2 people n they had a gm call us n they said that this has been a big concern of these cars n we tried n tried to get it fixed n they say sorry can't can they when something they built wrong kills me or my family my vin [XXX] 2008 CHEVY COBALT [XXX] IS M https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-cobalt#complaint-2093233 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The ignition doest work right n want release the key the car dies n stalls while driving we was almost hit by a trooper n he called we spoke to 2 people n they had a gm call us n they said that this has been a big concern of these cars n we tried n tried to get it fixed n they say sorry can't can they when something they built wrong kills me or my family my vin [XXX] 2008 CHEVY COBALT [XXX] IS M