Chevrolet Cobalt recalls

10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Chevrolet Cobalt, across model years 2005–2010. The latest was received on August 10, 2015.

Chevrolet Cobalt recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Chevrolet Cobalt of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Chevrolet Cobalt recall campaigns

Chevrolet Cobalt recalls by component

  • Steering 2
  • Fuel system 2
  • Air bags 2
  • Body and structure 1
  • Power train 1
  • Lighting 1
  • Electrical system 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Chevrolet models

Common questions

Does the Chevrolet Cobalt have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Cobalt, covering model years 2005–2010. Most involve steering, fuel system and air bags.

Which Chevrolet Cobalt model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most campaigns, with 5. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Chevrolet Cobalt is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.