Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 6 recalls, 1649 complaints.
6
Recalls
1649
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...
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 ...
04V560000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSO...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-DR (Later release)
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 7, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, ... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and ... |
| Dec 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | .Engine wire harness/yes . Could of started a fire/ cause multiple safty problems .no professionals... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | STEERING | Power steering was lost while driving, speedometer stopped working and will not shift from low. Othe... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I started up my car and it was very hard to turn the wheel easier when I gained speed. The warning s... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempte... |
| Feb 13, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Ignition switch had a previous recall, but now the ignition switch won’t turn the car on on the firs... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ABS light lit, Traction light lit, power steering light lit, car jerking, not shifting. Stalling. |
| Dec 28, 2021 | STEERING | My mother owned this 2005 chevrolet cobalt 4D (vin # stated above). The power steering seemed to hav... |
| Jun 23, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a fuel leak by the left rear tire possibly a corroded fuel line. I smelled gas for two days. ... |
| Jun 14, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My husband was driving and the car suddenly stopped taking gas and said reduced engine power. He got... |
| May 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The tcm in my 5 cobalt is not working properly I've tested and replaced everything els and had the t... |
| Apr 21, 2021 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, T... |
| Mar 8, 2021 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE... |
| Mar 5, 2021 | SUSPENSION | THE SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARMS, & BUSHINGS WERE ALL FAULTY. THE ENTIRE FRONT END WILL HAVE TO BE REBUILT... |
| Feb 16, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE 2013 POWER ASSIST MODULE (DUE TO PROBLEMS AND RECALL) THAT WAS INSTALLED IN MY CAR BACK AT THAT ... |
| Feb 7, 2021 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, TH... |
| Oct 8, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY 05 CHEVY COBALT STARTED LEAKING FUEL FROM THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE NEXT TO THE FUEL TANK. I HAVE ... |
| Oct 8, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION CAR SHUT OFF. THIS LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING HAS HAPPENED SE... |