2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 2,231
- rank #65 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 1,063 complaints (48%)
- Reported harm
- 150 crashes / 115 injuries
- 16 deaths; 17 fires
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 3,056
- rank #22 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Steering
- 1,237 complaints (40%)
- Reported harm
- 272 crashes / 358 injuries
- 20 deaths; 25 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
825
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Top component overlap
Same family
Steering vs Steering
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problem mix
- STEERING 1,063
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 265
- ENGINE 69
- AIR BAGS 65
- POWER TRAIN 55
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt problem mix
- STEERING 1,237
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 365
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 255
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 163
- AIR BAGS 132
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt or 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (2,231 vs 3,056). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).