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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 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 5-speed manual FWD

55000 mi Air conditioner does not work, intermittantly. Could not find any problem, ocasionally fails to work, and then works. Recharged. 
64000 mi

US $1
Air conditioning not getting cold, intermittently.  
76000 mi

US $30
Door locks not working, lubed and repaired 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

97000 mi Power center, under the hood fuses,relays,etc, was acting up the car would just quit running. Found that a mechanic had damaged a circuit board when repairing the power steering. Fabricated a bridge myself. 
68000 mi

US $1000
AC repaired 
75000 mi we identified that the AC is not working properly. the ac would turn on even when the fan was just switched on. we didn't fix it yet so we don't have an estimate 
65000 mi

US $800
HVAC fan noise and un-functioning selector switch. Replaced blower motor and control head. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

18000 mi Heater made weird noises. Blower motor was replaced under warranty. 
20000 mi Doors are supposed to lock automatically when the car is put in gear. They stopped doing this. Computer was reprogrammed to fix the problem. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problems

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