Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 12 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.
12
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2019 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT HAD MOISTURE BUILDUP INSIDE THE FIXTURE .PLUS THE FIXTURE HAD DISCOL... |
| May 4, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THAT HAS A PLASTIC FINISH, BROKE AND CRACKED AT THE POINT THAT MEETS THE STE... |
| Jul 28, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE THE HEADLAMP BULB BECA... |
| Feb 7, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CAR FELT AS IF IT WAS SLIDING AND HIT A GUARDRAIL. THEN, SLIDE ALONGSI... |
| Nov 1, 2011 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS AND AL... |
| Jul 12, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD HOLD MOISTURE IN THE INSIDE THEN THE BULBS WOULD MILDEW AND GO OUTDURING THE 2N... |
| Jan 1, 2007 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT IS THE FRONT LEFT LAMP ASSEMBLY OF MY 2005 CHEVY COBOLT IS THAT IS HAS CONDE... |
| Aug 4, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE | TL*- THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO RECALLS 04560000 CONCERNING EXTERIR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS AND 07V014000... |
| Jan 1, 2006 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT,STEERING | WE BOUGHT THIS CAR IN JULY 2005. SINCE THIS TIME, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 8 TIMES FOR VARIOUS REASON... |
| Aug 15, 2005 | INTERIOR LIGHTING | I BOUGHT MY CAR IN 6/05. MY CAR'S PARKING LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, AND DASH LAMPS WERE NOT WORKING. I ... |
| Mar 19, 2005 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER NEW (LESS THAN 300 MILES ON IT) COBALT LATE SATURDAY EVENING WITH OUR F... |
| Jan 1, 1901 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STEERING | 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY. CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE... |