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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%)

Chart based on 429 repairs.
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Chevrolet Cobalt other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 15 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

110000 mi

US $1300
Expansion pipe off the engine cracked, needed replacement. 

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

5580 mi the door striker is broken 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

9000 mi Detent clip for door to trunk access switch fell out. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

9000 mi Water was leaking in through the sunroof switch after it had rained. When I got it back from the dealer they said that they cleaned the draining holes in the sunroof. It hasn't leaked since. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Noise from front wheels, sounded like wheel bearing, was from wheel covers, required insulation tape to correct noise. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

7000 mi Passenger side seat slider control broke off and the dealership replaced part. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

6500 mi right rear taillight replaced due to bad gasket letting it hold water 
12400 mi Ignition module 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

16740 mi Unable to turn ignition switch when key is first inserted. Only able to turn the switch after several attempts. Dealer installed new tumblers in switch (?) So far, problem hasn't returned. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

172000 mi

US $425
replaced catalytic converter that was plugged 
22800 mi Drivers side door wouldn't latch when shut or couldn't open door. They replaced the latch assembly. Under warranty. 

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi moisture accumulating in headlamp housing. tsb issued. 

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

111000 mi 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. 

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Chevrolet Cobalt Other Problems

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