2011 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems, Recalls & Reliability

2 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

2Complaints
0/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2011 sits among all Cobalt years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Steering 2 complaints (100%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Technical service bulletins

196 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2011 Cobalt TSB list →

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

The 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt drew 2 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (2006).

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.