2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems: 4 Known Issues

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems: 4 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls10 recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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.

Campaign #14V17100010/04/2014

AIR BAGS

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 year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

Campaign #14V04700010/02/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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 and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.

Campaign #14E02100030/04/2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

Campaign #12V45900019/09/2012

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles manufactured January 4, 2010, to June 23, 2010. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The misrouted wiring harness could cause an electrical short that disables the driver side curtain air bag.

Campaign #15V50000010/08/2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Chevrolet Cobalt problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Headliner Trim May Not Provide Required Head-Impact Protection (Recall 07V014), Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable the Air Bags (Recall 14V047), Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail Suddenly (Recall 10V073). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Headliner Trim May Not Provide Required Head-Impact Protection (Recall 07V014) and Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable the Air Bags (Recall 14V047) and Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail Suddenly (Recall 10V073) and Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before the Switch Is Off (Recall 14V171). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Headliner Trim May Not Provide Required Head-Impact Protection (Recall 07V014)?

Certain 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles without optional roof-mounted side-impact air bags do not provide the head-impact protection required by federal safety standards. Severity: high.

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable the Air Bags (Recall 14V047)?

On affected 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles, key-ring weight or a jarring event can move the ignition switch out of Run and stop the engine. Certain 2008-2010 vehicles are included because defective switches may have been installed as service replacement parts. If the key lea… Severity: high.

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail Suddenly (Recall 10V073)?

Certain 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles can suddenly lose electric power-steering assist while driving. Manual steering remains, but substantially greater effort is required, especially at low speed. Severity: high.

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before the Switch Is Off (Recall 14V171)?

Certain 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles can allow the key to be removed while the ignition is not in Off. A vehicle left outside Park, or a manual-transmission vehicle not left in Reverse with the parking brake set, can roll away. Severity: high.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems: 4 Known Issues

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2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: Headliner Trim May Not Provide Required Head-Impact Protection (Recall 07V014)#

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2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable the Air Bags (Recall 14V047)#

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2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before the Switch Is Off (Recall 14V171)#

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What are the most common Chevrolet Cobalt problems?

Is the Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

What is the 2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Headliner Trim May Not Provide Required Head-Impact Protection (Recall 07V014)?

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Ignition Switch Can Move Out of Run and Disable the Air Bags (Recall 14V047)?

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Electric Power-Steering Assist Can Fail Suddenly (Recall 10V073)?

What is the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Ignition Key Can Be Removed Before the Switch Is Off (Recall 14V171)?