Chevrolet Cobalt History
Catalog record
This is a brief catalog introduction with limited source documentation. A licensed, identity-checked lead photograph has not yet been added for this page. Detailed year, configuration and ownership coverage must be identified separately; this page is not a complete vehicle catalog.
Start with a make and model. Add a year where a detailed guide is available.
Model history available. Detailed year guides are not published for this model.
Browse this model's history and yearsHistory
The Cobalt replaced the Cavalier for 2005 as Chevrolet's compact sedan and coupe, aiming for better refinement against import rivals.
Enthusiasts remember the Cobalt SS — first supercharged, then a turbocharged 260-hp version that was a genuine front-drive performance bargain. The Cobalt was later overshadowed by GM's ignition-switch recall and replaced by the Cruze for 2011.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Coupe
Notable special editions & performance variants
Cobalt SS
Performance Cobalt; the supercharged and later 260-hp turbocharged versions were praised by enthusiasts.
Related models
Collect the nameplate
Find a scale model of the Chevrolet Cobalt
Search Amazon across available years, colors, and scales. Exact releases vary, so confirm the listing before ordering.