Crash Test 2007 - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt / Pontiac G5 Coupe (Side Impact) IIHS

Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door
2009 models mfg. after May. 2009

results also apply to: 2009 Pontiac G5 (mfg. after May. 2009)
SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable
Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Acceptable Good Good Good Marginal
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Test details:

The Chevrolet Cobalt was introduced in the 2005 model year, and the Pontiac G5 (available only as a 2-door) was introduced in the 2007 model year. Beginning with 2008 models, side airbags were made standard (they were optional in 2005-07 models).

Starting with 2009 models manufactured after May 2009, the side curtain airbags of the 2-door models were modified to improve occupant protection in side-impact crashes (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door). The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.
Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate that serious head injuries would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:

Driver — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Rear passenger — The dummy's head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Crash
• Test
• 2007
• 2009
• Chevrolet
• Cobalt
• Pontiac
• G5
• Coupe
• (Side
• Impact)
• IIHS

[Annihilator1111]

the 2005-2009 Pontiac G5 was assembled in

Lordstown, Ohio, United States

[Annihilator1111]

the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt was assembled in

Lordstown, Ohio, United States

[sinminman]

@modelchic99 Terrible and fatal? What are you talking about? The passenger compartment stayed intact - all side airbags deployed - yes the dummies were knocked around - but that is easily survivable. Yes, you'd have god-awful whiplash and your neck would hurt for days, but thats all. I have a Cobalt and this video gives me confidence I made a good choice for a safe car.

[alexkvaskov]

@Jsoto1115 no shit!

[alexkvaskov]

@Trevrz1 pity the civic is the much higher quality and more reliable option though

[Trevrz1]

@alexkvaskov of course if the Civic blew up you'd havw a reason to praise it. sorry but the Civic is kinda boring compared to the Cobalt. Esp the base engine

[Trevrz1]

@Jsoto1115 Actually it's not. I bet you like Civics though. I can almost guarantee that. Way too much hate for GM

[David12King]

@Jsoto1115 How is it a piece of shit? It received good ratings for the most part.

[KillerToyota]

the rear seat- Scary

[Jsoto1115]

this car is a piece of shit.