The Lemon IndexChevrolet Cobalt recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2015 · model year 2010
The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door.
59,474 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V500000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2005–2010
The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
14,529 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14E021000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2014 · model years 2005–2010
In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
2,191,014 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V171000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2014 · model year 2010
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,373,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V153000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2014 · model years 2005–2010
On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle.
2,190,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V047000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2012 · model years 2007–2009
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
49,768 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V459000
- Steering · recall issued Mar 2010 · model years 2005–2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.
1,050,889 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V073000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2009 · model years 2006–2007
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G…
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2009 · model year 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 276,729 MY 2009 BUICK ENCLAVE, CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR, MALIBU, TRAVERSE, GMC ACADIA, PONTIAC G5, G6 AND SATURN AURA AND OUTLOOK PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Body structure · recall issued Jan 2007 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.'.
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2004 · model year 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN…
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Is one open on your Cobalt?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Cobalt have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2005–2010, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 35.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most recalls?
The 2010, with 6 campaigns. 2009: 6, 2007: 6, 2006: 6.
What are most Chevrolet Cobalt recalls about?
Airbags: 2 of the 11 campaigns. Then electrical (2) and fuel system, gasoline (2).
What is the newest Chevrolet Cobalt recall?
Airbags, filed Aug 2015 (NHTSA 15V500000): The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Cobalt recall?
NHTSA 14V171000 (electrical, Apr 2014) covers 2,191,014 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Cobalt: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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