2006 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system problems
412 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 18, 2025
“The fuel tank has an evap leak that somehow breaks on top the tank so it leaks the gas vapors and could potentially start a fire but the part that breaks is a non serviceable part so it can’t be fixed without purchasing a whole new gas tank that isn’t cheap. My other concern is the infamous…”
filed Jul 13, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is…Campaign 14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 125 | 22% |
| 2009 Cobalt | 151 | 21% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 166 | 20% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 281 | 18% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 323 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.