2006 CHEVROLET COBALT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3,056
Owner Complaints
6
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
The 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT has received a total of 3,056 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (1,237 complaints), Electrical System (365 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (255 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, potentially affecting up to 7,806,146 vehicles.
Recall 14V171000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 2,191,014 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary,...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — AIR BAGS
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14V047000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 2,190,934 vehicles affected
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model...
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and...
View full details →Recall 14E021000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 14,529 vehicles affected
Defect: UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring...
Consequence: If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at...
View full details →Recall 10V073000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 1,050,889 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 09V419000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 69,139 vehicles affected
Defect: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5 AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEVADA AND TEXAS. THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO,...
View full details →Recall 07V014000 — STRUCTURE
| 98,707 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.'
Consequence: IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING PLASTIC TO THE HEADLINER TRIM TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF HEAD IMPACTS IN A CRASH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
3,056 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < Dealer Recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 Product Safety - Electric Power Steering Assist 14113C Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 Product Safety - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking while accelerating and while driving from being stationary. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact’s wife owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak underneath the rear end of the vehicle, and the fuel odor was more evident. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jerking while accelerating and while driving from being stationary. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
General Motors, LLC has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP4548E — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what to inspect if codes P0016 and/or P0017 are setting on a properly timed engine or a condition of the vehicle cranks but will not start. Technician should inspect the respective intake or exhaust camshaft reluctor to see if it has spun on...
SC-14728 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
PONTIAC/SATURN/CHEVROLET: SOME VEHICLES, WITH AN INLET CONTROL VALVE, HAVE A CRACKED FUEL TANK AND IT WILL CAUSE FUEL VAPOR OR A FUEL LEAK. MODEL 2006-08 COBALT, PURSUIT, G4, G5, ION. *PE UPDATED 11/18/15. *PE
09275C — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
09275C - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PARTS). SOME 2006 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G4, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, AND TEXAS; AND SOME 2007 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC...
SB-09275 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; FUEL ODOR OR SPOTTING ON GROUND; REPLACE FUEL PUMP MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (MRA) MAY CRACK. MODELS 2006-07 COBALT, G4, ION, 2007 G5. *PE UPDATED...
14632 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special Coverage Adjustment ? Unable to Remove Ignition Key
14133D — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Replace Ignition Key
13454A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PSR-Ignition Switch Replacement
SB-0000164-141-A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIC5588A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
4110 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LONG CRANK, ENGINE WILL NOT START. *KB UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET COBALT
- 2002 CHEVROLET COBALT — 2 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT — 2,231 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT — 1,999 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT — 1,102 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT — 915 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT — 794 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET COBALT — 2 complaints
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