The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has 54 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
54
Body & Structure complaints
2%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.'
Consequence
IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING PLASTIC TO THE HEADLINER TRIM TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF HEAD IMPACTS IN A CRASH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt body & structure — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the body & structure: 07V014000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.