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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%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 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 5-speed manual FWD

96000 mi

US $175
Replaced serpentine belt. No biggie. Belt had cracks. I guess that's routine? 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

25000 mi Replaced ignition switch. Hard to operate. 
107000 mi

US $450
Fuel line leak due to corrosion. 
112000 mi

US $130
Leaking fuel line. Replaced with all new aftermarket fuel lines. Check engine light for emission secondary air check valve stuck open. Replaced with new check valve. 
62000 mi

C $300
Leaking oil filter housing o-ring replaced. 
29000 mi Ignition cylinder had to be replaced as the car would not turn off! 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

24000 mi MAF sensor giving erratic readings; replaced, problem not solved. Took car back to dealer, discovered problem with MAF wiring/plug; new plug, problem fixed completely. 
44000 mi Cracked flex-pipe in exhaust; rattle in forward catalytic converter. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $80
Camshaft Position Sensor 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

108000 mi

US $2000
Head gasket replacement and head work 
93000 mi Throttle position sensor failed. Covered under drive-train warranty. 
210000 mi

US $100
Electric radiator fans failed 
219300 mi

US $10
Coolant leak discovered, cooling system compromised. Attempted repair with stop leak, which worked temporarily. Now I'm going to leave it until spring. 
220300 mi

US $6
Replace collector gasket. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

53000 mi

US $100
Ignition/key stuck in Run and Start position. Could not turn vehicle off. 
118800 mi

US $180
Fuel line rusted and leaked. 

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2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems

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