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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Latches & Locks Problems

Latches & Locks complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 15 NHTSA latches & locks complaints and 0 latches & locks-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
1137
Electrical
180
Engine
58
Other
54
Powertrain
53
Suspension
37
Airbags
28
Structure
22
Brakes
21
Latches & Locks
15
Fuel System
14
Lights
12
Speed Control
10
Visibility
3
Tires
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Latches & Locks Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 30, 2023LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempte...
Oct 3, 2017LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER...
Mar 15, 2015LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LAT...
Mar 20, 2014LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND MAK...
Dec 20, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPE...
Oct 15, 2013LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE LATCHING MECHANISM ON THE DOORS STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY, USUALLY WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES ...
Mar 10, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESOUR 2005 CHEVY COBALT LS HAS KEY STUCK IN IGNITION. I FOUND COUNTLESS SIMILAR COMPLAINS ONLINE FRO...
Mar 7, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESMY 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT'S DOORS WONT OPEN. I GET STUCK IN THE CAR OR OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD...
Jan 20, 2011LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN MY CAR AND LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR DUE TO THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVERS DO...
Aug 1, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ...
Jul 26, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI HAVE A 2005 COBALT WITH 80,000 ON IT .THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCKS UP ALL THE TIME, I CAN'T GET IN OR OU...
Mar 30, 2010LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE DOOR LATCHES ON BOTH MY PASSANGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOORS HAVE BEEN GETTING STUCK FREQUENTLY OVER ...
Jul 2, 2009LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESSTUCK KEY. *TR
Apr 2, 2008LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESWHEN IT RAINS, MY CAR DOORS DO NOT OPEN. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET THE DOOR LOCKS REPLACED AFTER BEIN...
Jul 8, 2005LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTHE PLACEMENT OF THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE 2 DOOR IS POOR .YOU MUST REACH BACK OVER YOUR SHOLDER TO UNL...

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