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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

55Power Train complaints
3.3%Of all 1,649 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

STEERING1,063 · 64.5%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM265 · 16.1%
ENGINE69 · 4.2%
AIR BAGS65 · 3.9%
POWER TRAIN55 · 3.3%

Share of the 1,649 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt overview page.

Power Train complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: 55 of 1,649 complaints on file (3.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have in total?

1,649 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 97 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 72 reported injuries, and 11 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.