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Chart based on 14 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
SERVICE AIR BAG light came on, dealer repaired/replaced appropriate portions of wiring harness.
Right headlight half burned out, left headlight terribly misaligned
40100 mi
Warning chime not working properly for open door and emergency brake (when pulled during movement). Turn signal not sounding when activated. Body control module replaced.
30000 mi
US $300
turn signal not returning to off position
22000 mi
Both rear power windows inop. Replaced under extended warranty.
Window/door rattle, clicking noise from window motor
23560 mi
Passenger air bag malfunction light on; had to replace passenger side seat belt assembly.
7000 mi
Airbag Warning light stayed on. Only came on when there was a front seat passenger. Dealer replaced entire front passenger seatbelt and latch assembly. Some sensor in there was triggering the airbag light to stay on.
Air bag light periodically flashes on and off... warranty repair
33000 mi
Air bag warning light on again dealer can't figure out the problem and just resents the code...he documented the mileage so that when the problem does get worse and we figure it out it will be covered under warranty...
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