# Used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt prices

> The average asking price for a used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is $5,291, with 116,780 miles on average, across 16 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2006) · [all Chevrolet Cobalt model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt.md)

- Average asking price: $5,291 (median $3,825)
- Average miles: 116,780
- For sale now: 16
- Average days listed: 125 (of 11 with a listing date)

## 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt prices by state

Too few cars in any one state yet.

## Other Chevrolet Cobalt years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2010.md) | $5,146 | 133,156 | 51 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2009.md) | $5,109 | 127,671 | 33 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2008.md) | $4,595 | 144,824 | 43 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2007.md) | $4,409 | 152,696 | 33 |
| **2006** | $5,291 | 116,780 | 16 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/chevrolet-cobalt/2005.md) | $5,180 | 118,488 | 16 |

## Recalls · 3

NHTSA, this model year.

- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION (Apr 10, 2014): General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH (Feb 10, 2014): This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.  Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.  The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring.  General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles.  On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles.   In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.  On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles.  The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762.  This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM (Mar 3, 2010): GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.  THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.

## Used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalts for sale at U.S. dealers ask $5,291 on average (half ask less than $3,825), across 16 cars. The cars for sale have 116,780 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2006 Chevrolet Cobalts for sale?

The 11 for sale with a listing date have been listed 125 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt compare with the 2005 and 2007?

The 2006 asks $5,291 on average with 116,780 miles; the 2005 asks $5,180 with 118,488 miles, and the 2007 asks $4,409 with 152,696 miles.

### Does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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