2005 Chevrolet Cobalt exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front right side headlight had moisture buildup inside the fixture .plus the fixture had discolored and faded and was not clear. Apparently the sealant around the headlight fixture did not make a permanent tight seal therefore water entered inside. As a result the daytime light went off and on…”
filed Jan 27, 2019
“Takata recall the problems I'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. It locks me out and when I put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that I'm able to get the key out of the switch is if I jump it off. I was at home when it…”
filed Aug 1, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE…Campaign 04V560000 · Nov 22, 2004
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 10 | 2% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 17 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.