2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2005

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (100%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

49900 mi

C $482
ABS light on. Right front speed sensor not working. Replaced RF wheel bearing speed sensor assembly. 
56720 mi

C $482
ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON. PERFORM DIAG FOUND C0040 RIGHT FRONT SPEED SENSOR MEASURE RESISTANCE OF SENSOR FOUND OPEN REMOVE AND REPLACE RF WHEEL BEARING SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

91000 mi

US $252
Rear Brake Caliper developed a fluid leak. Brake Caliper was replaced. 
112000 mi

US $100
Passenger rear brake caliper developed fluid leak causing very long brake pedal and not much braking power. Seal had deteriorated. Replaced brake caliper. 
112000 mi

US $100
Slide pin in driver rear brake caliper seized and wouldn't allow brake to release. Burned up brake pad and did a number on the rotor. Couldn't extract slide pin from bracket, replaced rear driver caliper again. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Brake Problems

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