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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/14/2026

163Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
7%Of all 2,330 complaints
#4Most-reported category

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

How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle

STEERING1,237 · 53.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM365 · 15.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM255 · 10.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE163 · 7%
AIR BAGS132 · 5.7%

Share of the 2,330 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt overview page.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed

1620093370201191020131542015112019112022112025

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have fuel system, gasoline problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: 163 of 2,330 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have in total?

2,330 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 164 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, 196 reported injuries, and 8 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records 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 07/14/2026.