2006
Chevrolet Cobalt

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$17,400
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe LS
    Starts at
    $12,400
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LS
    Starts at
    $12,900
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe LT
    Starts at
    $14,700
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LT
    Starts at
    $15,200
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe SS
    Starts at
    $16,900
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn SS
    Starts at
    $17,400
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn LTZ
    Starts at
    $17,700
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe SS Supercharged
    Starts at
    $19,900
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Supercharged Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Three engine choices
New 171-hp engine for SS
Coupe and sedan body styles
Optional side-curtain airbags
Optional OnStar and XM Satellite Radio

The good & the bad

The good

Frontal crash-test ratings
Little road noise
Comfortable ride
Attractive, if basic, interior
Responsive automatic

The bad

Backseat space and entry/exit
Seat comfort
Noisy engine exhaust
Some cheap-looking controls
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

80% of drivers recommend this car
3.9 / 5
Based on 102 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 3.5
Performance 3.8
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.1

Most recent

By t money from nun of your beewax
Used to own this car
January 10, 2025

broke down so many times that i had to return it one

broke down so many times that i had to return it one month later kept overheating and air was not working well hated it s
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 1.0
Interior 2.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 2.0
Reliability 1.0
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By DubDubBrady from Ohio
Owns this car
June 14, 2021

Good car

Bought the car used. Only issue I’ve noticed on them is the rocker panels seem to rust on a lot of them, but that Is a cheap and easy fix if you buy the clip ons. Overall a good car for the price.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is available in 5 trim levels:

  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)
  • LTZ (1 style)
  • SS (2 styles)
  • SS Supercharged (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has an average reliability rating of 4.1 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt owners.

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. 80.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 102 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.8
  • Interior: 3.5
  • Performance: 3.8
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 4.1
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