2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 107,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (7% of reports).
- 69engine complaints
- 107,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 5 of 69 complaints (7%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 5 of 69 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 69 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 38 | 7% | 87,440 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 39 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 36 | 4% | 78,980 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 56 | 4% | 100,100 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 93 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 69 | 4% | 107,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition. The contact had to use the key release to remove the key manually. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found…
The tcm in my 5 cobalt is not working properly I've tested and replaced everything els and had the tcm reprogrammed still getting problems aiming back to the tcm it wasn't looked at by a business
Ignition switch had a previous recall, but now the ignition switch wonât turn the car on on the first 5-10 switches with any keys, or spare keys. Steering wheel shakes/wobbles when exceeding over 50mph.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chevrolet Cobalts have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 69 owner complaints about engine for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt (4% of the 1,649 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 107,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 5 of 69 complaints, followed by “traction control” (5).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (1,143)
- Electrical System problems (323)
- Power Train problems (99)
- Air Bags problems (71)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (51)
See all 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problems or engine problems across all Cobalt years.