2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (1%)

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (92%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

10000 mi Rattle from sunroof when closed. Dealer adjusted sunroof track. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

10540 mi Door seal replaced because of draft. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

23560 mi Right headlight had condensation inside of it since Day 1; informed this dealer about it, and they happily replaced it free of charge. Some dealers are better than others :) 
1000 mi Inside door handle chrome was flaking 
8000 mi Excessive noise while sunroof is closed 
12000 mi Sunroof closed. Too much wind noise. They installed a TSB which included new shorter bolts 
29300 mi

US $62
Sunroof chatters when closing. $1200 estimate. Will have it done. 
30000 mi

US $1200
Sunroof would chatter and try to stick when closing. 
36000 mi The sunroof was replaced a year ago and started chattering again. They replaced it under warranty. 
1000 mi headlight housing was not sealed. condensation on inside of housing. they replaced entire assembly 
5580 mi Paint was coming off at the bottom inside portion of both doors where they meet the weather stripping.  

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

33000 mi A/C water was dripping into passenger floor compartment 
37000 mi A/C is still leaking did some research and it seems that this car is one of the many that had this problem. Where the drain goes through the fire wall there is a connection that wasn't sealed by the factory and if they don't line up it leaks 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Body Problems

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