Is the 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, 0 recalls. Most common issue: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints). Source: VinItel

What are common problems with the 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Top reported problems: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (1 complaints, avg 70,000 mi). Source: NHTSA via VinItel

1996 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt.

< older13 years2000

Complaints

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Worst 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Avg mileage:70,000 mi

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Avg Mileage	Volume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	1	—	—	70,000 mi

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