2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2008

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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (73%)

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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

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

5275 mi Tire pressure sensors lost programming. Reprogrammed under warranty in less than 2 hrs at no charge. 
20000 mi Rear driver side power window inop. 
25000 mi Replaced power window switch on driver door. 
62000 mi Alarm went off intermittently for no reason. Replaced key fob because of a short.  
70000 mi

US $112
Battery was dead on a cold morning. Would not turn car engine over. 
19840 mi Rear Drivers Power Window Still Intermittent Nonop. Not Fixed still. 
23760 mi Defective Wiring Harness for Driver's Side back door was going in and out. Part ordered from factory in Lordstown Ohio and not installed. Sound in blower motor indicated it was on the way out, dealership replaced motor. Turn signal wasn't going off when wheel returned to normal position; turn signal relay replaced. 
90000 mi

US $400
Front passenger seat belt retractor needed replaced, was making the airbag light come on. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $550
Replaced passenger seatbelt sensor. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

27000 mi replaced faulty wiring for steering wheel controls 
33000 mi the turn signal would stay on after turning. wiring replaced. works fine. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

25000 mi One Tire pressure sensor stopped working. 
5247 mi Radio went bad and had to be replaced. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problems

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