NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chevrolet Cobalt Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2005 to 2010, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2005–2010) the Chevrolet Cobalt has 35 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2010 with 6; the cleanest is 2008 with 5.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 35
- Worst year
- 2010
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2005–2010
6 recalls
5 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 6 | |
| 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 6 | |
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 5 | |
| 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 6 | |
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 6 | |
| 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 6 |
What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Cobalt
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM7
- AIR BAGS6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION6
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP5
- STRUCTURE2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
- AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.