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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all 1,649 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 60,650 miles.

Brakes complaints
91
6% of 1,649
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
60,650 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 9, 2005, latest Dec 31, 2019.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter122005 Q12007 Q12009 Q22010 Q42013 Q22014 Q42016 Q42018 Q3
91 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2019 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (12).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cobalt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200591 (6%)
  2. 200693 (4%)
  3. 200776 (5%)
  4. 200847 (6%)
  5. 200930 (4%)
  6. 201038 (7%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have brake problems?
NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,650 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most brake complaints (93), compared with 91 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.