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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all 2,330 complaints for this model year. That is the highest brake complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 22 crashes, 2 fires, and 11 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 77,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
93
4% of 2,330
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
77,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2006, latest Jul 21, 2023.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter122006 Q12007 Q42010 Q42013 Q12014 Q32016 Q12019 Q3
93 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2023 Q3; peak 2014 Q2 (12).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have brake problems?
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 22 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most brake complaints (93), compared with 93 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.