2006 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission problems
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has 138 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
138
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
12
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A YIELD SIGN, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A STEEP HILL OVER A LEDGE AND ROLLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. SHE HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. SHE WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
NHTSA has 138 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.