What's Wrong with the Chevrolet Cobalt?

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Most problems are with the steering (24%), interior (23%), or the engine (15%). We've listed the most common complaints below or you can jump over to see the full list on CarComplaints.com.

  1. Power Steering Failure 131 complaints at an average of 61,709 miles in the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
  2. Transmission Grinds When Shifting 5 complaints at an average of 24,940 miles in the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
  3. Key Gets Stuck in the Ignition 42 complaints at an average of 59,052 miles in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Comparing Cobalt Generations

The Cobalt only has one generation which runs from 2005 to 2010. To date, it's earned a PainRank™ of 31.18 which ranks 84th.

Generation Model Years Reliability Complaints PainRank (?)
1st Gen Cobalt 2005–2010
1033 40.72

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