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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 108 repairs.
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2011 - Dec 2012
Feb 2012

61040 mi

C $350
the wiring for all the lights run under the seats, in our winters in canada, we have alot of salt poured down, and inbetween the wet boots and salt, it ate through the wiring and i had no lights or anything. they replaced the wiring 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

150000 mi

US $1500
abs light, check engine light, still on I've taken it to two ASE certified mechanics. Have an appointment to take it to an auto electrical repair shop Sept.9th. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New Mexico, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2014
Oct 2007

60000 mi
Steering Column replaced. Defective original parts. Left strut replaced. New steering column installed. New left strut installed. 
Dec 2007

67000 mi
Steering column, electronic power steering unit, and suspension parts defect. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2006 - Oct 2008
Mar 2007

22000 mi
Passenger side rear door had a bad rattle. Turned out that one of the mounting bolts came loose. 
Jul 2008

54000 mi
Brakes randomly engaged when driving. Turned out to be a rubber piece between the brake assembly and the engagement switch. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States
May 2006 - Mar 2010
Oct 2006

6000 mi
Sunroof leak 
Mar 2007

11000 mi
Leaking sun roof. 
Apr 2007

13000 mi
Replaced glove box door due to damage and rattle. Also repaired leaking sunroof. This is the 4 time on the sunroof repair. The leak has not returned to date. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
- Mar 2008
May 2007

7440 mi
Change power steering module 
Mar 2008

12400 mi
Ignition module 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2006 - Feb 2009
May 2008

20460 mi
Two worn out control links both passenger and driver side. Broken bushing passenger side 
Sep 2008

24180 mi
Defective bushing on driver side. 
Jan 2009 Remote key fob failed, replaced. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States
Aug 2007 - Jan 2011
Jul 2009

44000 mi

US $7
Passenger front side signal bulb stopped working because of a burned connector on the bulb. New bulb cost about $7 and 10-20 minutes to install. Very minor. 
Jan 2010

52000 mi

US $28
Coolant thermostat broke. Pulled out old part put in new. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2006 - Nov 2010
Jan 2006

6500 mi
right rear taillight replaced due to bad gasket letting it hold water 
May 2008

25000 mi
Changing the oil I noticed the left front strut leaking, so I had my wife (wifes car) take it to dealer where it was purchased, they said nothing wrong with it, but tried to sell her tires. Made another appointment at another local Chevrolet dealer and they replaced both front struts under warranty while she waited. 
Nov 2008

29000 mi
Steering felt loose, dealer ordered new steering column to be installed under warranty  
Mar 2010

42333 mi

US $175
heater core sprung a leak and needed replaced. repair parts only available from dealer - took 1 day to get part shipped and 8 hrs shop labor to repair. replaced lower control arm bushings to stop clunking over every bump 
Oct 2010

48000 mi

US $400
Suspension bushings worn out mechanic fixed that but mechanic also said steering shaft would also need replaced within 6 months said its a common defect in the chevy cobalt. So 2 weeks later we traded car in on a new 2010 Honda Civic 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2014
Nov 2011

57500 mi

US $500
The fuse box under the hood decided it didn't want to go to ground anymore. 
Dec 2012

73000 mi

US $755
secondary air injection system failed. 
Mar 2013

78000 mi

US $450
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. 
Dec 2013

86000 mi

US $450
wheel bearing failure in both front wheels. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jan 2015
Sep 2011

39680 mi
The oil indicator resets to 100% after it reaches the 50-60% range. Normal behaviour is to continue decreasing in percentage untill oil is due for change and a message should indicate that the change is due. 
Feb 2012

46500 mi

C $200
Left link of the sway bar was worn out and the car was rattling every time I drive over bumpy roads at a fast or slow speed. 
Apr 2012

50220 mi

C $113
Engine light turn on. Diagnostics identified a thermostat malfunction. Issue was covered by the warranty and paid $100 + tax deductible 
Apr 2014

73860 mi

C $150
Parts had to be replaced 
Dec 2014

84940 mi

C $400
Sway bar links. 
Jan 2015

67580 mi

C $20
Steering wheel makes noise. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Feb 2008

26040 mi
Engine ceased to function on 2 of its cylinders. Faulty control module. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2018
Dec 2008

17000 mi
Oil leak detected at oil change. Scheduled repair and mechanic found head to be leaking and porous. Head replaced with new. 
Jan 2012

65500 mi

US $1370
Crunching sound in front end after collision repair. Dealer reported back to owner that A arm bushings worn on both sides and front struts leaking. But sound disappeared following their inspection. 
Apr 2017

95000 mi

US $1700
Lower Control Arm bushings worn, Replaced both control arms, tie bars, and front struts, alignment performed. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

64400 mi

US $100
transmission oil leak from coolant line and axle. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
Dec 2016

136400 mi

C $50
Left head light was burnt out and needed replacement. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2014 - Jan 2015
Aug 2014

99380 mi
The engine coil needed replacing. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2006 - Mar 2011
Oct 2007

16740 mi
Unable to turn ignition switch when key is first inserted. Only able to turn the switch after several attempts. Dealer installed new tumblers in switch (?) So far, problem hasn't returned. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Nevada, United States
Oct 2012 - Nov 2012
Nov 2012

85000 mi
Car slowed down and stopped while driving on freeway. Was making noise and smoke coming from the back. After diagnostic, mechanic said engine failure. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
Feb 2010

40000 mi

US $400
Replace upper bearing mount. Went bad months before waiting for after market part to be avaiable. Dealer wanted hundreds and after market cost only $30.00 
Nov 2010

99000 mi

US $250
Strut was leaking. Banging sound when you would hit bumbs in the road. 
Mar 2011

106000 mi

US $498
Transmission hard clunk going from park to reverse on level surface. Only happens randomly might happen one week might happen again three weeks later. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Georgia, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
Dec 2006

10000 mi
Email 2-8-2007: Took car to dealer to try to find a hesitation problem that I have had at stop lights. It just feels like the car misses a beat once and a while. Dealer found nothing wrong. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2007 - Nov 2010
Apr 2008

209000 mi

US $791
Transmission 1-2 shift solenoid replaced. Extensive labor costs due to solenoid being inside transmission and side panel having to be removed. Cost of part was $25 labor including diagnostics approx. 8 hours. 
Nov 2008

282000 mi

US $33
Purge Valve for Evap. Cannister system replaced. Total cost $33 for parts. 
May 2009

300000 mi

US $45
Front O2 Oxygen sensor replaced 
Jun 2009

303000 mi

US $80
Ignition Control Module replaced 
Oct 2009

310000 mi
Ignition control module replaced again...part under warranty. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States
Jun 2006 - Aug 2018
Sep 2007

17000 mi
I was only getting 25 MPG, should be higher, vehicle running ok. Found two codes P1300 engine misfire detected, P0171, fuel trim lean. Needs injectors cleaned and PCM reprogramed. 
Jul 2008

25000 mi
System low on freon. Found leak at condenser outlet pipe seal. Replaced seal, charged system, and verified repair. 
Jul 2009

37000 mi

US $891
When I took car in to replace two tires, the dealership noticed a problem with the struts and replaced them. 
Sep 2015

104000 mi

US $716
Replacement of bearings on right and left sides. Car was drivable, but making a noise. Also something else was replaced maybe parts between wheels. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States
May 2016 - Dec 2020
Sep 2016

92000 mi

US $300
Air conditioning most likely had a leak in it. Replaced fluid with way to leave dye so that leak can be identified. C02 sensor needed to be replaced. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States
May 2012 - Apr 2013
Jun 2012

72000 mi

US $1600
Tie-rod ends, struts, bushings 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States
Oct 2006 - Mar 2013
Aug 2006 Cruise control button sticking 
Jan 2008

22800 mi
Drivers side door wouldn't latch when shut or couldn't open door. They replaced the latch assembly. Under warranty. 
Mar 2010

46000 mi

US $29
Sunroof bezel fell off. Sunroof bezel fell off, repaired. 
Jul 2010

50000 mi
Sunroof switch trim piece fell off 3 times. 
Mar 2011

58000 mi
Blower motor bearing shot kept hearing clicking noise on vent level 1,2, and 3 dealer replaced. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2008 - Mar 2009
Dec 2008

45260 mi
Replaced CD player. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States
Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014

172000 mi

US $425
replaced catalytic converter that was plugged 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada
Mar 2007 - Sep 2010
Sep 2007

21390 mi
Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. All levels verified and ok. Defective sensor replaced under warranty. 
May 2008

32240 mi
Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. Defective sensor replaced under warranty 
Aug 2008

36890 mi
Busted catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2010

50220 mi
Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over. Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over 
Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2010 - May 2012
May 2011

58900 mi

C $80
Passenger-side axle seal leaking, ordered part and replace by self; Replaced transmission fluid. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States
- Apr 2007
Apr 2007

10 mi
Cruise control would not engage. There was a TSB on it to either adjust or repair the clutch sensor. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States
Jan 2009 - Feb 2012
Jan 2009

11000 mi
Battery replacement under warranty, defective cell. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Sep 2015

36000 mi

US $100
Sway bar links and rear control arm bushings bad. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2006 - Mar 2009
Apr 2006

186 mi
Adjusted clutch linkage for less vibration. Lubricated rear strut mounts for remove squeek. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States
Jul 2006 - Mar 2010
May 2006

1000 mi
Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. The sunroof was replaced under warranty. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States
- Oct 2005
Oct 2005

381 mi
Motor replaced as well as paint bubbles fixed 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Arizona, United States
Jul 2006 - Jun 2019
Dec 2007

12000 mi
moisture accumulating in headlamp housing. tsb issued. 
May 2010

22000 mi

US $36
Faulty Fuel Pump, Gas Smell, recalled by mfg due to cracks in housing 
Jan 2015 Check engine light detected misfire, no problem found, could be fuel injector 
Sep 2016

60000 mi

US $120
Replace old battery 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Iowa, United States
Feb 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2012

77000 mi

US $150
I intermittently got a traction control light and check engine light code P0014 cam position over advanced. I replaced the cam actuator solenoid both intake and exhaust on the head of the engine and the cam position sensor 5 min fix. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Feb 2015

133300 mi

US $90
Key stuck in ignition, faulty shifter assembly. Denied coverage under extended warranty. Repaired stuck key by replacing shifter assembly myself. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada
Jul 2010 - Jul 2016
Jan 2012

73040 mi

C $400
replaced battery (worn down) 
Jun 2012

60760 mi

C $80
Shifter assembly was stiff, needed to be lubricated 
Mar 2013

65720 mi

C $300
Steering wheel shaft/bearing needed to be replaced, it was scraping / making a metal on metal noise. 
Jun 2013

68200 mi

C $900
Replaced sway bar linkage, and rear shocks/springs. 
Feb 2014

72420 mi

C $1600
Replaced struts Vent Solenoid Valve & Wiring Harness Front Control Arm Bushings 
Apr 2015

78420 mi

C $720
Had to replace drums for emergency brake, they were seized and inoperational. 
Aug 2015

80880 mi

C $885
Replaced Muffler + exhaust piping (rusted out), $454.84. LF wheel bearing, $430.16. 
May 2016

85560 mi

C $264
Shocks Absorber, Rear - Replace Remove and Replace components as required to access and install materials, and/or perform needed service. Retest and verify repair as required. Perform final road test where applicable. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States
May 2007 - Feb 2011
May 2009

57000 mi

US $1903
Clutch completely lost pressure while driving. Could not be driven at all. Had to pull over and have car towed. Entire clutch assembly and master cylinder had to be replaced. $900 in parts and $1000 in labor to repair car and have it be drivable again. 
Dec 2009

61000 mi
The steering rack needs to be replaced, and I have been quoted a price of $1,100 to do it.  
Jul 2010

74500 mi
Recalled power steering unit replaced, but only after it had caused me to get in an accident. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2007 - Jul 2009
Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States
May 2007 - Apr 2011
Sep 2009

69000 mi

US $500
Car needed new struts and an alignment. 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Rhode Island, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2016
Jan 2016

US $250
replaced half of gas line that was corroded 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2006 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007

25000 mi
The car would shut off if the keys were barely touched while running. It required a replacement part, no charge. 

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