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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 41000 | 15 | Engine light diagnosed as fuel system problem/lean. Added 64 oz. mineral spirits to full tank of gas. Presently waiting for light to go out(mineral spirits are same as injector cleaner). |
| May | 2008 | 45000 | 0 | Engine Light went out in April with no further repairs. |
| Dec | 2008 | 55000 | 0 | Air conditioner does not work, intermittantly. Could not find any problem, ocasionally fails to work, and then works. Recharged. |
| Jun | 2009 | 64000 | 1 | Air conditioning not getting cold, intermittently. |
| Sep | 2010 | 76000 | 30 | Door locks not working, lubed and repaired |
| Apr | 2011 | 83000 | 121 | Engine light on. code said O2 sensor. replaced and light stays off. |
| Dec | 2011 | 99000 | 230 | Front brakes making noise. Left front piston side pad worn resulting in metal to rotor contact. Replaced both rotors and pads with ceramic pads and middle-line rotors. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 37820 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 41940 | 719 | Control arm bushings failed and were replaced. Left front stabilizer link was loose and was replaced. Steering was more difficult and not smooth. Power steering seemed to only work partially. Diagnosed as intermediate steering shaft seizure. Shaft was replaced. |
| Oct | 2012 | 47720 | 100 | Replaced loose right front stabilizer link. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 46500 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 51460 | 0 | Ball joints had to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 68000 | 1000 | AC repaired |
| Oct | 2011 | 68000 | 500 | serpentine belt needed replacing |
| Mar | 2012 | 75000 | 0 | we identified that the AC is not working properly. the ac would turn on even when the fan was just switched on. we didn't fix it yet so we don't have an estimate |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Took vehicle in for another leak in the trunk area. |
| Apr | 2011 | 65000 | 800 | HVAC fan noise and un-functioning selector switch. Replaced blower motor and control head. |
| Apr | 2012 | 81000 | 250 | The steering seemed odd. Took in and found needed to replace steering shaft. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 250 | Steering wheel was unable to return to neutral position with assistance. Intermittent EPS axel was replaced. | |
| Apr | 2011 | 84000 | 240 | Replace intermittent power steering axle |
| Dec | 2011 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 209000 | 600 | replace 1-2 shift solenoid in transmission |
| Sep | 2009 | 245000 | 320 | Driver side hub bearing |
| Feb | 2010 | 306000 | 165 | replaced alternator and serpentine belt (neither had failed, routine to prevent future failure) |
| Apr | 2010 | 326000 | 447 | Replaced 1-2 shift solenoid |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 120 | Throttle Body Actuator set check engine light off. Got code, then ordered part and fixed myself for 120. | |
| Mar | 2011 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 59000 | 85 | Check engine light was on they said it was due to the knock sensor needing to be reprogrammed and the "evap vent solenoid" needed to be replaced. I have not noticed any change in mileage or performance so I decided to not pay the $300+ they quoted me ... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 99200 | 42 | Clip broke on the brake pad causing them to wear excessively. |
| Jan | 2013 | 105400 | 280 | Ignition coil went bad Also replaced fuel filter and plugs at the same time. |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 98000 | 0 | Overdrive no longer works so i take city streets to commute, highway cannot drive over 55. |
| Jun | 2011 | 100000 | 0 | The drivers seat belt is missing a tab that keeps the buckle accessible, it always drops down so far I must open the door to reach it. |
| Sep | 2011 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 82700 | 2800 | Synchros wore out in transmission, couldn't shift into 2nd Gear w/o grinding. It is a common problem for this tranny with miles. Cost to repair nearly the same as cost to replace. Replaced with new tranny. Also replaced clutch for normal maintainence. |
| Aug | 2010 | 91000 | 252 | Rear Brake Caliper developed a fluid leak. Brake Caliper was replaced. IAT/MAP Sensor plastic was cracked, sensor and vehicle operated normally, replaced sensor anyways. |
| Mar | 2011 | 111000 | 180 | ABS warning light came on. Front passenger side wheel bearing wore out and was replaced. Replaced in 15-20 mins. Driver door latch sticking and working intermittenly. Shut door and it would bounce back and wouldn't close. Also, couldn't open with either handle. Removed door trim and latch assembly, cleaned and lubricated. Problem solved. |
| Apr | 2011 | 112000 | 1300 | Transmission blew up again! 12 months and just under 30k later brand new tranny tore itself apart. Output shaft possibly broke and destroyed gears. Removed tranny, opened case and metal chunks fell out. On to tranny #3, replacing with FORD! |
| Jun | 2011 | 112000 | 100 | Passenger rear brake caliper developed fluid leak causing very long brake pedal and not much braking power. Seal had deteriorated. Replaced brake caliper. |
| Jul | 2011 | 112000 | 100 | Slide pin in driver rear brake caliper seized and wouldn't allow brake to release. Burned up brake pad and did a number on the rotor. Couldn't extract slide pin from bracket, replaced rear driver caliper again. |
| Sep | 2011 | 116000 | 0 | Some paint peeling and surface rust forming on rear decklid by left reverse light. I pulled the light out and found seal insufficient to keep water out of joint bt inner structure and outer body. Sanded area down, primed, re-painted. Also added new seal. Intercooler pump has stopped working. Replacement pump ordered, yet to be installed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 124000 | 1 | Driver door sagged and began rubbing front fender during opening and closing. Occurred during extreme cold temps 4-20 degrees°F |
| Apr | 2012 | 129700 | 250 | Left front wheel bearing wore out, needed to be replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 140000 | 0 | Another transmission bites the dust. On to number 4. All kinds of issues on this one. A gear actually came loose on a shaft and was being pushed up against the casing. intercooler pump failed |
| Jan | 2013 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Broken cv joint - Fixed under Warrenty. The car was abused while someone test drove it before I bought it. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 103000 | 247 | Car wouldnt start one morning. Took off the coils and removed the boots and saw that cylinders 2 and 3 werent firing. Replaced the coil packs and the ignition control module and its been riding smooth since. |
| Mar | 2013 | 205000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Heater made weird noises. Blower motor was replaced under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Key got stuck in ignition and would not come out. Replaced shifter. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Doors are supposed to lock automatically when the car is put in gear. They stopped doing this. Computer was reprogrammed to fix the problem. | |
| Oct | 2007 | 29000 | 0 | Brakes made a funny noise, shop could not replicate the problem, so nothing was fixed - brakes still make a funny noise. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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