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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

44000 mi

US $248
also leak from sunroof; unclogged drain. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

14260 mi Door Handle on Driver's Side was half popped out (interior) 
23760 mi Passenger door panel making a bad squeak and rattle during normal use and driving conditions. Panel removed and re-attached with new fasteners. 
24180 mi Automatic Transmission shift knob button broke off. Dealer replaced assembly under warranty. 
63000 mi

C $100
Replace broken shift knob. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

8000 mi Adjust sunroof. No leak but lots of wind noise. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

31000 mi replaced interior passenger door handle. chrome paint was peeling off. 
33000 mi sunroof controls came loose and had to be replaced door trim was coming off. trim was replaced 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17507 mi Replacement of door handles. Handles were peeling! 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

3000 mi Replaced upper dash trim panel due to cosmetic defect. 
173800 mi

US $50
Drivers inside door handle fractured. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Body Problems

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