Chevrolet Cobalt Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt across 6 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (51). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (6% of reports).
- 143engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 42%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 9 of 143 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 127 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 143 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 10 a fire.
Chevrolet Cobalt engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 4 | 1% | 75,710 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 12 | 2% | 45,890 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 9 | 1% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 24 | 2% | 49,500 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 43 | 2% | 40,639 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 51 | 3% | 45,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 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 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from near the rear passenger-side wheel area. The…
Vehicle will shut off without warning as i am driving and when i try to turn it back on the engine seems to struggle to turn on. I have no check engine light on dash board. *tr
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was recalled for the exact problem she experienced. *jb
I would like to start a petition for an investigation on the replacement parts being used for the ignition switch recall and the software they use to re-program or re-learn the computer in the vehicles that have been recalled. The reason i am requesting this is because my moms 2005 chevy cobalt was…
While driving my 2010 chevrolet cobalt home after leaving work, i was entering onto the thruway when my check engine light activated, my dashboard reader said, "engine power reduced", the car then lost acceleration, started to buck and shake. I quickly pulled to the side of the road and let the car…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Cobalts have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 143 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Cobalt. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Cobalt engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 9 of 143 complaints.
Other Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (3,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,458)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,107)
- Air Bags problems (609)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (478)
- Power Train problems (368)
- Engine problems (331)
- Suspension problems (218)
See all Chevrolet Cobalt problems.