2005 Chevrolet Cobalt lighting problems

The 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt has 29 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 1% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

Lighting complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Cobalt lighting complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

04V560000LightingNovember 22, 2004 · 1,378 units

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION.

Consequence

THE BULB SHIELD CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A HEADLAMP INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, ONCOMING DRIVERS MAY NOTICE ADDITIONAL GLARE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt lighting — 1% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 04V560000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.