Chevrolet Cobalt Facts for Kids

The Chevrolet Cobalt was a compact car made by Chevrolet, a part of General Motors. It was sold from 2005 to 2010. This car took the place of the Cavalier and the Geo Prizm.

From 2005 to 2009, a similar car was also sold by Pontiac (another GM brand) under names like Pursuit, Pursuit G4, and G5. The Cobalt was available as a four-door sedan and a two-door coupé. The Pontiac G5 was mostly a coupé in the United States but also came as a sedan in Canada. The Chevrolet Cobalt was later replaced by the Chevrolet Cruze, and the Pontiac G5 was replaced by the Buick Verano.

What is the Chevrolet Cobalt?
- Safety Features
  - Important Safety Recall
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What is the Chevrolet Cobalt?

The Chevrolet Cobalt was a small car designed for everyday driving. It was known for being a simple and affordable option for people looking for a new car. It came in two main styles:

A sedan: This is a car with four doors and a separate trunk.
A coupé: This is a car with two doors, often with a sportier look.

The Cobalt was built to be a modern replacement for older Chevrolet models, offering updated features and a fresh design.

Safety Features

When it came to safety, the Chevrolet Cobalt was seen as an improvement over its older model, the Cavalier. It performed well in some crash tests.

The IIHS gave the Cobalt a "Good" rating in its front crash test. However, in side-impact tests, the car's rating depended on whether it had optional side airbags. Without these airbags, it received a "Poor" rating, but with the side airbags, it earned an "Acceptable" rating.

Important Safety Recall

In 2014, General Motors announced a recall for the Chevrolet Cobalt. This was because of a problem with the car's ignition system. This issue could cause the engine to turn off unexpectedly while driving. If the engine turned off, it could also stop the airbags from working properly in a crash. Car companies issue recalls to fix problems that could affect safety.