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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%)

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

43000 mi

US $600

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.

52000 mi

US $28

Coolant thermostat broke. Pulled out old part put in new.

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99380 mi

The engine coil needed replacing.

50220 mi

C $113

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

73000 mi

US $755

secondary air injection system failed.

282000 mi US $33	Purge Valve for Evap. Cannister system replaced. Total cost $33 for parts.
300000 mi US $45	Front O2 Oxygen sensor replaced
303000 mi US $80	Ignition Control Module replaced
310000 mi	Ignition control module replaced again...part under warranty.

17000 mi

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

26040 mi

Engine ceased to function on 2 of its cylinders. Faulty control module.

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.

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.

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.

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92000 mi

US $300

C02 sensor needed to be replaced.

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21390 mi	Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. All levels verified and ok. Defective sensor replaced under warranty.
32240 mi	Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. Defective sensor replaced under warranty
36890 mi	Busted catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty.
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

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82700 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.

381 mi

Motor replaced as well as paint bubbles fixed

22000 mi US $36	Faulty Fuel Pump, Gas Smell, recalled by mfg due to cracks in housing
33200 mi	Check engine light detected misfire, no problem found, could be fuel injector

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