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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 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

208000 mi

US $600
replace 1-2 shift solenoid in transmission 
326000 mi

US $447
Replaced 1-2 shift solenoid 
97500 mi Overdrive no longer works so i take city streets to commute, highway cannot drive over 55. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17000 mi Broken cv joint - Fixed under Warrenty. The car was abused while someone test drove it before I bought it. 
82700 mi

US $2800
Synchros wore out in transmission, couldn't shift into 2nd Gear w/o grinding. It is a common problem for this tranny with miles. Cost to repair nearly the same as cost to replace. Replaced with new tranny. Also replaced clutch for normal maintainence. 
112000 mi

US $1300
Transmission blew up again! 12 months and just under 30k later brand new tranny tore itself apart. Output shaft possibly broke and destroyed gears. Removed tranny, opened case and metal chunks fell out. On to tranny #3, replacing with FORD! 
140000 mi Another transmission bites the dust. On to number 4. All kinds of issues on this one. A gear actually came loose on a shaft and was being pushed up against the casing. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission Problems

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