# Recalls that may apply to the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [14V171000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V171000.md), 2014-04-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2005\-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006\-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007\-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006\-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003\-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007\-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position. Built 2004\-08\-03 to 2005\-06\-17.
- [14V047000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V047000.md), 2014-02-10: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.  Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.  The key fob \(if applicable\), should also be removed from the key ring.  General Motors LLC \(GM\) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005\-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles.  On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006\-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003\-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles.   In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.  On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008\-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008\-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles.  The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 \(a/k/a ACDelco D1461F\), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762.  This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles. Built 2004\-08\-03 to 2005\-06\-17.
- [10V073000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V073000.md), 2010-03-03: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007\-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.  THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
- [07V014000](/recalls/nhtsa/07V014000.md), 2007-01-18: STRUCTURE. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF\-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' Built 2004\-09\-01 to 2005\-06\-30.
- [04V560000](/recalls/nhtsa/04V560000.md), 2004-11-22: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."  THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION. Built 2004\-08\-01 to 2004\-11\-30.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2015010](/recalls/tc/2015010.md), 2015-01-09: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.  If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver.  Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort.  The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2014\-104 for vehicles that may have received defective parts through prior servicing for recall 2010\-059.
- [2014126](/recalls/tc/2014126.md), 2014-04-10: Other. On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position \(automatic transmission\) or not in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged \(manual transmission\), and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and/or ignition key.
- [2014038](/recalls/tc/2014038.md), 2014-02-10: Electrical. On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off\-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
- [2010059](/recalls/tc/2010059.md), 2010-03-02: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.  If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver.  Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort.  The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.  Correction: Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor.
- [2004412](/recalls/tc/2004412.md), 2004-11-24: Lights And Instruments. Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 \- Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.  Shields inside the headlamps became loose during a vibration test.  If this occurred while under way, oncoming driver's may notice additional glare.  Correction:  Dealers will install two new headlamp assemblies.

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