Chevrolet Cobalt
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Chevrolet Cobalt Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Chevrolet Cobalt rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Chevrolet Cobalt reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Cobalt |  | 32 7.6 9900 | |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | | 26 9.5 24800 | |
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | | 35 9.1 39400 | |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Cobalt | | 25 8.7 60400 | |
| 2005 | Chevrolet | Cobalt* | 10 7.1 116000 | ||
To see how the Chevrolet Cobalt's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Chevrolet Cobalt--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Chevrolet Cobalt Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Chevrolet Cobalt repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Chevrolet Cobalt Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Chevrolet Cobalt's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Chevrolet Cobalt's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Chevrolet Cobalt MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Chevrolet Cobalt. Price the Chevrolet Cobalt.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2-door Coupe | LS | 12,400 | 11,718 | 590 |
| LT | 14,700 | 13,892 | 590 | ||
| SS | 16,900 | 15,971 | 590 | ||
| SS Supercharged | 19,900 | 18,806 | 590 | ||
| 2006 | 4-door Sedan | LS | 12,900 | 12,191 | 590 |
| LT | 15,200 | 14,364 | 590 | ||
| LTZ | 17,700 | 16,727 | 590 | ||
| SS | 17,400 | 16,443 | 590 |
Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Chevrolet Cobalt and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Chevrolet Cobalt price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Chevrolet Cobalt.
Dealer Price Quotes
Chevrolet Cobalt Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Chevrolet Cobalt Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Chevrolet Cobalt's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Chevrolet Cobalt, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Chevrolet Cobalt Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Chevrolet Cobalt?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Cobalt--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Chevrolet Cobalt review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Chevrolet Cobalt Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Chevrolet Cobalt tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Chevrolet Cobalt--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Chevrolet Cobalt Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Cobalt by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
CobaltSS.net -- Chevrolet Cobalt forum
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Specifications
| Body | 2-door Coupe | 4-door Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.3 | 103.3 |
| Length | 180.3 | 180.5 |
| Width | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Height | 55.7 | 57.1 |
| Curb Weight | 2730 | 2780 |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.7 | 38.5 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 53.0 | 53.0 |
| R1 Hip Room | 49.5 | 49.5 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.0 | 41.8 |
| R2 Headroom | 35.7 | 37.7 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 49.0 | 51.4 |
| R2 Hip Room | 46.1 | 49.6 |
| R2 Legroom | 32.2 | 33.7 |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 | 13.9 |
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door Coupe
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | LS | LT | SS | SS Supercharged |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 145@5600 TQ: 150@4000 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 145@5600 TQ: 150@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 171@6200 TQ: 163@5000 | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 205@5600 TQ: 200@4400 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/50R17 tires | 215/45ZR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55R16 tires | |||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
| Optional Audio | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | ||
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | LS | LT | LTZ | SS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 145@5600 TQ: 150@4000 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 145@5600 TQ: 150@4000 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 145@5600 TQ: 150@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 171@6200 TQ: 163@5000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires | 205/50R17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55R16 tires | |||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Pioneer audio system, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) | ||
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