2005 Chevrolet Cobalt safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
97
complaints reporting a crash
12
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 57 report injuries (72 people injured, 11 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles were involved in 58 fatal crashes with 49 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the… · Apr 10, 2014
- Crash riskThis defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system · Feb 10, 2014
- Crash riskSteering · Mar 3, 2010
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT… · Jan 18, 2007
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL… · Nov 22, 2004