How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

2011 Chevrolet Cobalt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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,…”

STEERING · reported 2019-01-01

“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,…”

STEERING · reported 2012-02-16

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.