How do I know if my Chevrolet Cobalt has a recall?

To know if your Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Chevrolet Cobalt VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall?

If your Chevrolet Cobalt is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Chevrolet Cobalt does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Cobalt are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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10 Recalls

NHTSA 15V-500 · OEM 15075

Driver's Side Curtain Air Bag Inoperative

59,474 Potential Units Affected

A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

NHTSA 14V-171 · OEM 14113,14133

Ignition Lock Cylinder Concern

2,191,014 Potential Units Affected

If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 26 others

NHTSA 14V-153 · OEM N140115

Unexpected Loss of Power Steering Assist

1,373,177 Potential Units Affected

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2004 Saturn Ion and 16 others

NHTSA 14V-047 · OEM 13454/14063/14092

The AIrbags May Not Deploy as Expected

2,190,934 Potential Units Affected

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 26 others

NHTSA 12V-459 · OEM 12190

Potential Fuel Leak from Fuel Tank Area

49,768 Potential Units Affected

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Saturn Ion, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and 7 others

NHTSA 10V-073 · OEM N100023

Loss of Power Steering Assist

1,050,889 Potential Units Affected

IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Vehicles Affected: 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt and 7 others

NHTSA 09V-419 · OEM 090226

General Motors Recalls 2006-2007 Cobalt, Ion, and G5 Vehicles for Fuel Leak Problem

69,139 Potential Units Affected

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Vehicles Affected: 2007 Saturn Ion, 2006 Saturn Ion and 3 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Chevrolet Cobalt is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Chevrolet Cobalt for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Chevrolet Cobalt is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Chevrolet Cobalt for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Chevrolet Cobalt for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Cobalt will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Chevrolet Cobalt by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Chevrolet Cobalt that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.