2017 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cobalt years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt. That ranks 9th out of 13 Cobalt model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 79,700 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 79,700 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When you turn the steering wheel right or left it is hard to turn beck, it is a very dangerous situation witch could cause an accident, there was a recall a few years ago, and i had the recall fixed and now there is a problem gm does not want to fix it.
Other Chevrolet Cobalt years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Cobalt | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Cobalt | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Cobalt | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Cobalt | 574 | 5 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 710 | 5 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 845 | 4 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 1,564 | 5 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 2,330 | 5 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 1,649 | 5 |
| 2002 Cobalt | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Cobalt | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Cobalt | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Cobalt a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cobalt model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.