2005 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 121 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
121
Engine complaints
5%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND IMMEDIATELY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
NHTSA has 121 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt engine — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.