How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

The 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system.

2016 Chevrolet Cobalt Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was undergoing a state inspection, the contact was informed that there was a fuel leak. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle since being notified of the failure. The dealer did not…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-03-01

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 2016 Chevrolet Cobalt as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.