2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2009

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (1%)

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (86%)

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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. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

37000 mi 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. 
37000 mi

US $110
Replaced Battery. Also ignition switch recall. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

5580 mi 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. 
12000 mi Service air system light came on. 
56000 mi

US $79
R&R battery 
56900 mi

US $25
Headlight/blinker switch replaced. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

31000 mi 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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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

64400 mi

US $65
system evacuated and recharged 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problems

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