2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,330 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,336miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of the 2,330 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,336 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the road and all items on gauge cluster die and come back on over and over again. Security light pops on ABS light comes on air bag light comes on. I lose power steering when this happens and sometime vehicle wont start and my security light pops on. Sometimes nothing in my gauge cluster wont work and all warning lights will appear when driving down the road or as soon as I start my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10573316, filed 2014-03, 80,000 miles“First got a very small crack in windshield and next day splintered all way across, still have not replaced first chevy I've owned that windows are crap. Speakers have not worked in front ever and only come on and work randomly now and than. Now brake fluid light constantly coming on even after a day I put fluid in. This is officially worst car I've owned out of all chevrolets had!!!! Basically all service to it costs as much as car!”
NHTSA complaint #10560134, filed 2014-01, 115,000 miles“When driving the car it seems to feel like the brakes are being applied and the car is towing a heavy load and the speed will decrease as I continue to drive forcing me to park the vehicle. I turn the car off for an hour or two and it will drive normally again but if driven to long it will slow down with the same problem. This is a typical city driving, stop and go at stop lights or up and down small hills. The mechanic stated that it maybe the throttle body module but we are not sure.”
NHTSA complaint #10876609, filed 2016-06, 127,473 miles“I purchased a 2006 Cobalt ls level 2 used in october of 06. Shortly after the purchase my car started a moderate tone whistling and my heater started making a clicking noise which both are very annoying. I have brought my car to the dealership whalen Chevrolet in greenwich ny many many times and all they ever say is the noises are normal there's nothing they can do about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10197148, filed 2007-07, 29,000 miles“I was driving down the road . I just reached 55 MPH. My ignition shut off and I lost steering and brakes. I went to the right into the ditch and hit a telephone pole.”
NHTSA complaint #10627970, filed 2014-08, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
1,299 complaintsFuel system
466 complaintsElectrical system
412 complaintsAir bags
146 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
137 complaintsEngine
93 complaintsOther or unknown
55 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
48 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
38 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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