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Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 429 repairs.
Chevrolet Cobalt brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 28000 mi US $510 |
replaced pads and rotors |
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 9000 mi | With parking brake engaged on incline, car would drift backwards. Braking distance increased. Rear brake calipers and replaced under warranty. |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine not specified
| 37000 mi | Light indicating brake malfunction |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced calipers |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 23848 mi US $263 |
Dealer technician checked parking brake lever. Ordered replacement part for installation at later date. |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34000 mi | Parking brake ratheting mechanism broke; total replacement of parking brake assembley required under warranty. |
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 188000 mi US $135 |
changed front brake pads and adjusted rear brakes |
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 310000 mi US $200 |
Brake squealer was heard. Replaced all brake pads. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 54000 mi | Brakes randomly engaged when driving. Turned out to be a rubber piece between the brake assembly and the engagement switch. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 133300 mi US $90 |
Key stuck in ignition, faulty shifter assembly. Denied coverage under extended warranty. Repaired stuck key by replacing shifter assembly myself. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78420 mi C $720 |
Had to replace drums for emergency brake, they were seized and inoperational. |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 49900 mi C $482 |
ABS light on. Right front speed sensor not working. Replaced RF wheel bearing speed sensor assembly. |
| 56720 mi C $482 |
ABS/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON. PERFORM DIAG FOUND C0040 RIGHT FRONT SPEED SENSOR MEASURE RESISTANCE OF SENSOR FOUND OPEN REMOVE AND REPLACE RF WHEEL BEARING SPEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY |
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91000 mi US $252 |
Rear Brake Caliper developed a fluid leak. Brake Caliper was replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Passenger rear brake caliper developed fluid leak causing very long brake pedal and not much braking power. Seal had deteriorated. Replaced brake caliper. |
| 112000 mi US $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. |
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