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2011 Chevrolet Cobalt problems

The most common problem on the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt is steering. It has fewer complaints than a typical Cobalt model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
198
Worst area
Steering

The worst 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Steering
    2

Problems by type

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  • Steering
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt 198

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 198 bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt

What 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Steering · 80,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 1 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who referred the contact to courtesy chevrolet (1233 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-2559). The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Mar 14, 2012 · Steering · 42,500 miles · VA

We bought the 2011 cobalt used from shelor motor mile in christenburg, virginia. We noticed about 1 day later that there was a popping in the steering when you turn the steering wheel to the right and even to the left. We've already had it checked at the chevrolet dealership here in wytheville, virginia and was told the it was the interm shaft dealing with the steering, ($69.00), just to have it checked. We've done alot of checking and found out that there's a lot of complants and recalls for the steering for the cobalt. When you're driving and start to make a turn about 10 miles an hour, you can feel the steering acts like it catches. We've also contacted gm about this and was told that there isn't any recalls for the steering. We feel that this defect should be repaired by gm and our $69.00 that we've already spent. We have just over 44500 miles on the car.

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Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt

Is the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt, fewer than a typical Cobalt model year.

What is the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt year score?

The 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Steering, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have bad steering?

The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most steering complaints are 2006 (1,299 complaints), 2005 (1,143 complaints) and 2007 (689 complaints).

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