Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most recalls?

2010 has the most recall campaigns (6).

Which Chevrolet Cobalt years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2018, 2015, 2014, 2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Chevrolet Cobalt: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 10 model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt on record, 2010 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about fuel/propulsion system). It also has the most recall campaigns (6).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2018	0	0	0	—	—
2015	0	0	0	—	—
2014	0	0	0	—	—
2012	0	0	0	—	—
2010	6	40	5	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	27 MPG
2009	6	40	3	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	27 MPG
2008	5	40	2	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	26 MPG
2007	6	40	5	STEERING	24 MPG
2006	6	40	0	STEERING	24 MPG
2005	6	40	2	STEERING	24 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet Cobalt

Questions

Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most complaints?: Of 10 model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt on record, 2010 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about fuel/propulsion system).
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most recalls?: 2010 has the most recall campaigns (6).
Which Chevrolet Cobalt years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2018, 2015, 2014, 2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.