The Chevrolet Cobalt window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.2L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 30 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Chevrolet Cobalt VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Chevrolet Cobalt window sticker — build, options & years
The Chevrolet Cobalt ran from 2005–2010. Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.2L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Chevrolet Cobalt VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2010, 2009, 2008; the most-complained-about are 2006, 2005, 2007. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Chevrolet Cobalt VIN decoder.
What the Chevrolet Cobalt sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Cobalt, latest tested year 2010:
The label also prints an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 344 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Cobalt under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Cobalt's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2005 to 2010. Worth checking before you compare a Cobalt sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 5 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Cobalt sells for now
The label froze the Cobalt price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Cobalt by model year, from 86 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32 listings | |
| 2009 | 22 listings | |
| 2008 | 12 listings | |
| 2007 | 12 listings | |
| 2006 | 8 listings |
A 2010 Cobalt asks a median $3,500 today, a 2006 about $2,950. Full breakdown on the Chevrolet Cobalt value page.
What's on the Chevrolet Cobalt sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Cobalt VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Chevrolet Cobalt VIN decoder.
Cobalt window sticker — every model year
This covers the Chevrolet Cobalt for 2005–2010. Enter any Cobalt VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Chevrolet model.
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Other Chevrolet window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Silverado | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 27 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Equinox | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 109 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Camaro | Subcompact Cars | 25 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Traverse | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 23 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 24 mpg | |
| Chevrolet Corvette | Two Seaters | 21 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Chevrolet Cobalt
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Cobalt, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Chevrolet Cobalt all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Chevrolet Cobalt whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Chevrolet Cobalt window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (25 city / 37 highway), from its 2010 rating, with an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Chevrolet Cobalt worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2010 asks a median $3,500 and a 2006 about $2,950 across 86 live listings. See the Chevrolet Cobalt value page.
Is the recreated Chevrolet Cobalt sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Chevrolet Cobalt may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Chevrolet Cobalt?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.