2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems
NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 7% of all 2,330 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 20 crashes, 5 fires, and 8 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 171
- 7% of 2,330
- Crashes reported
- 20
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 3, 2006, latest Jul 25, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cobalt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 20 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most engine complaints (171), compared with 171 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.