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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.
Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 275 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
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201870000 miUS $250 | solenoid replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201428000 miUS $510 | replaced pads and rotors | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $1500 | abs light, check engine light, still on I've taken it to two ASE certified mechanics. Have an appointment to take it to an auto electrical repair shop Sept.9th. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Massachusetts, United States - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jan 201118000 miUS $2000 | Check engine light came on. Dealer did a valve job at 18000 miles. | ||
| Mar 201280000 miUS $2800 | Valve job done at dealer, under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $2300 | Replaced head. | ||
| Aug 2012110000 miUS $1300 | Expansion pipe off the engine cracked, needed replacement. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010400 mi | Check engine light came on; smelled burning plastic. Dealer read OBD2 code for emissions system malfunction. Could not diagnose, reset computer. | ||
| Nov 2010450 mi | Engine Light on. Returned to dealer. OBD2 error code for emissions malfunction. Replaced melted emissions line from muffler to motor, installed heat shield that was not installed at the factory. | ||
| Mar 20119000 mi | With parking brake engaged on incline, car would drift backwards. Braking distance increased. Rear brake calipers and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 2011600 mi | After rain, engine idled roughly, shaking the entire car, tachometer jumping erratically when idling. Dealer found no codes, could not replicate problem. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010620 mi | Wind noise on passenger door at speeds over 100 kph. Dealer reshaped weatherstripping around door. | ||
| Sep 20103401 mi | Intermediate shaft replaced under warranty to correct thunk noise at center and loose steering feel. Right front clunk under load mentioned. Squeak/grind/thunk noise under load from front right corner. Dealer replaced control arm bushings on both sides. | ||
| Nov 20104929 mi | Steering thunk returned, clutch pedal loudly squeaking in top half of travel. Dealer inspected and lubricated steering and clutch spring. Resolved. | ||
| Jun 20119145 mi | Steering thunk returns. Dealer replaced steering gear. | ||
| Jul 20119796 mi | Steering thunk not resolved by last repair; still occurs at low speed. Dealer ordered another steering gear. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada - May 2012 | |||
| May 20112871 mi | Door seal was not fitted correctly. Replaced under warranty by GM dealership. | ||
| Jan 201212337 mi | Noticed rattling and clunking during some maneuvering. Took it back to the dealership who advised that it was a problem with the steering column. GM dealership replaced the steering column under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201214197 mi | Gear shift button came off in my hand. A plastic latch had broken off. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201214835 mi | Vehicle made clunking noises when driving over speed bumps/uneven road surface. Dealership investigated and noticed premature wear of the front lower control arm bushings. Replaced under warranty. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Cobalt in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 201237000 mi | Light indicating brake malfunction | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in North Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Dec 201010000 mi | SERVICE AIR BAG light came on, dealer repaired/replaced appropriate portions of wiring harness. Rattle from sunroof when closed. Dealer adjusted sunroof track. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States May 2009 - Mar 2019 | |||
| May 201324900 mi | Turbo failed. | ||
| Apr 201430300 miUS $100 | CV boot on right axle failed, leading to ultimately require the axle to also be replaced. | ||
| Sep 201748000 miUS $450 | Replaced calipers Mass air flow sensor went bad, causing CEL to eliminate | ||
| Nov 201749000 miUS $400 | Part of intake housing cracked, limiting boost pressure. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013127700 miUS $200 | Passenger side front wheel bearing hub failed. Replaced both front hubs. | ||
| Sep 2013136000 miUS $350 | After two visits to the dealership for MAF code P0102 they found that the plug/ wire had broken in the connector. After the MAF problem was resolved I was getting a code for the Valve Cam Position Sensor. | ||
| Oct 2013136000 miUS $180 | P0172 code for running rich. I am still chasing it down. Changed spark plugs and added fuel injector cleaner to the gas. Still reads code but light is out. It may be fuel filter/ pump or computer problem. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Oct 2009 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201322000 mi | Both rear power windows inop. Replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Dec 201437000 miUS $110 | Replaced Battery. Also ignition switch recall. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Nov 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 200930000 miUS $300 | turn signal not returning to off position | ||
| Aug 201250100 miUS $269 | cam position actuator replacement | ||
| Oct 201472300 miUS $1000 | Transmission shift solenoids replaced/ | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in South Carolina, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Dec 201037000 mi | Right headlight half burned out, left headlight terribly misaligned | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20096200 mi | Front left strut replaced. | ||
| Mar 201010540 mi | Door seal replaced because of draft. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201222500 mi | Rattling/cracking sound in the front end. Mostly noticable on bumpy surfaces at low speeds - less than 30 mph. Steering column was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201225000 mi | Service Engine light came on for 6 days - not an issue with a loose gas cap. Vent solenoid wires both broken 12 inches from solenoid. | ||
| Aug 201440100 mi | Both front lower control arm bushings 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. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Aug 201341000 miUS $26 | Exhaust valve actuator failed. Repaired in the driveway. | ||
| Feb 201556900 miUS $25 | Headlight/blinker switch replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 201119220 mi | Car would not shift into reverse. Shifter cable ordered and replaced. Minor leakage from right front axle seal. Seal replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Jun 2009 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 20093720 mi | ECM failure. Don't know why or how, probably just defective from the factory. Car threw a CEL and later, after 10 kms it started to sputter and rev at unusual idle levels and it was also in "limp" mode. Threw 9 codes at the dealer; they determined ECM | ||
| Jun 201123560 mi | Passenger air bag malfunction light on; had to replace passenger side seat belt assembly. Right headlight had condensation inside of it since Day 1; informed this dealer about it, and they happily replaced it free of charge. Some dealers are better than others :) | ||
| Aug 201127280 mi | Mass absolute pressure sensor failure.... new part installed, no recurring problems. | ||
| Nov 201130380 miC $4300 | Weak valve springs happened twice.. 1st time under warranty, 2nd time was on my own bill but I upgraded to an entirely new upgraded head, so the problem will NOT return. | ||
| Sep 201343400 miC $8000 | Engine was leaking coolant into oil pan gradually worsening until 1gal was lost in 5 minutes of runtime. Condition known as "porous block" GM refuses to acknowledge problem. Repairing on my own. Head gasket attempt-failed. Car down for 3yrs | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nevada, United States Aug 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 20091000 mi | Inside door handle chrome was flaking | ||
| Mar 20103000 mi | Cold air duct was rerouted | ||
| Jan 20118000 mi | Excessive noise while sunroof is closed | ||
| Jan 201212000 mi | Sunroof closed. Too much wind noise. They installed a TSB which included new shorter bolts Service air system light came on. | ||
| Jul 201429300 miUS $62 | Sunroof chatters when closing. $1200 estimate. Will have it done. | ||
| Aug 201430000 miUS $1200 | Sunroof would chatter and try to stick when closing. | ||
| Aug 201536000 mi | The sunroof was replaced a year ago and started chattering again. They replaced it under warranty. | ||
| Jan 201848000 miUS $5000 | Fuel system Fuel pump was bad and pumping fuel into the oil Low Coolant light keeps illuminating, no sign of leaks anywhere. Had vehicle up on hoist and no sign. No coolant residue in tailpipe. WTF Replaced engine due to extremely thick oil. Only thing we could find was a problem with the original engine having hairline cracks in the head and block that allowed small amounts of antifreeze into the oil, turning it to sludge. | ||
| Jul 202256000 miUS $79 | R&R battery | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in North Carolina, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Aug 20091000 mi | headlight housing was not sealed. condensation on inside of housing. they replaced entire assembly | ||
| Feb 20107000 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. | ||
| May 201122000 mi | I noticed a vibration in wheel when going over bumps while cornering. Was told my steering rack was worn out at 21000 miles. WTF? They replaced the rack and parts in the steering column. Very tight steering now. Clutch pedal started groaning/squeaking when letting it out. They lubed the pedal pivot point but squeak/groan was back the next day. Just living with it now. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada May 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jun 20095580 mi | Window/door rattle, clicking noise from window motor | ||
| Jul 20095580 mi | Paint was coming off at the bottom inside portion of both doors where they meet the weather stripping. the door striker is broken | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Indiana, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201582000 miUS $423 | Engine light had been on for about a year. Replaced intake and exhaust cam sensors my self based on codes. Did not repair the problem. Had dealer replace the throttle body sensor. | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nebraska, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201548000 miUS $1600 | Failed clutch, something mechanical. | ||
| Jun 201550000 miUS $530 | VVT solenoids replaced Tires rotated | ||
| Dec 201665000 miUS $1600 | Replace shocks and struts due to normal wear. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Iowa, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 201231000 mi | Air bag light periodically flashes on and off... warranty repair | ||
| Mar 201233000 mi | A/C water was dripping into passenger floor compartment 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... | ||
| May 201237000 mi | A/C is still leaking did some research and it seems that this car is one of the many that had this problem. Where the drain goes through the fire wall there is a connection that wasn't sealed by the factory and if they don't line up it leaks | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada May 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201777500 mi | replaced arm . steering was loose | ||
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nebraska, United States Nov 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016137300 miUS $1200 | The two sensors in the transmission were burnt to a crisp. The sensor to the cam shaft had blown also. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201651000 miUS $140 | loose wire in MAF sensor | ||
| Aug 201664400 miUS $65 | system evacuated and recharged | ||
| Jun 2021101000 miUS $540 | fuel line leaks | ||
2008.5 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States May 2009 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 200910000 mi | Sunroof leaks due to clogged drainage tubes. Leak significant - dripping down interior rear walls. Repair 'completed.' Or so they said. It lasted until the next time it rained. Previous 'repair' did not fix problem. Water intrusion so bad, trunk held water and fiberboard over spare tire had mold/mildew growing. Rear seats pulled, entire interior of car 'blow dried,' and mildew treated, entire trunk area carpets/padding pulled. | ||
| Dec 201028000 mi | On cold mornings, gear shift won't shift out of first or second gear until car warms up (won't shift to right). Shop could not replicate. Seems an issue similar to cold mornings where the window won't roll down - condensation freezing. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Cobalt in West Virginia, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 2015116800 miUS $1300 | right front wheel bearing, struts and shocks, front rotors and pads, sway bar links. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Arkansas, United States Jul 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| Jul 201044000 miUS $248 | arm in steering system loose causing noise at speed; replaced. also leak from sunroof; unclogged drain. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 201287700 miUS $100 | 2nd time replacing front sway bars. Still under Firestone warranty, so only paid $100 labor. | ||
| Sep 201296000 miUS $175 | Replaced serpentine belt. No biggie. Belt had cracks. I guess that's routine? | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Feb 200913990 mi | Door Handle on Driver's Side was half popped out (interior) Excessive rattle on uneven pavement revealed to be too much play in steering gears. New Steering Column ordered from United Stated but not installed at that time. Rattle sound in steering column revealed too much play in steering gears- steering column replaced under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200914880 mi | Steering Column replaced to remedy rattling noise. | ||
| Sep 200919840 mi | Rear Drivers Power Window Still Intermittent Nonop. Not Fixed still. | ||
| Feb 201023760 mi | Rattle in Steering Column caused by backlash in steering gears as per GM TSB. This is a common problem on the G5, Cobalt, Pursuit, HHR, and G6s. Second time the problem arose in this car and the second time the entire steering column was replaced Defective Wiring Harness for Driver's Side back door was going in and out. Part ordered from factory in Lordstown Ohio and not installed. Sound in blower motor indicated it was on the way out, dealership replaced motor. Passenger door panel making a bad squeak and rattle during normal use and driving conditions. Panel removed and re-attached with new fasteners. Turn signal wasn't going off when wheel returned to normal position; turn signal relay replaced. | ||
| Apr 201024180 mi | Automatic Transmission shift knob button broke off. Dealer replaced assembly under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2018107000 miUS $450 | Fuel line leak due to corrosion. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 20098370 miC $200 | Automatic shift indicator wouldn't move, had to replace shifter under warranty. Approxiamate cost was $109 cdn for part and $105 labour. | ||
| Nov 200911842 miC $400 | Power assist motor for magnetic steering needed to be replaced under warranty. Cost of $205 for part and $175 labour. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Colorado, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 20085275 mi | Tire pressure sensors lost programming. Reprogrammed under warranty in less than 2 hrs at no charge. | ||
| Jun 201029000 mi | Ignition cylinder had to be replaced as the car would not turn off! | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jun 200920000 mi | Rear driver side power window inop. | ||
| Dec 200925000 mi | Replaced power window switch on driver door. Replaced ignition switch. Hard to operate. | ||
| Aug 201162000 mi | Alarm went off intermittently for no reason. Replaced key fob because of a short. | ||
| Feb 201270000 miUS $112 | Battery was dead on a cold morning. Would not turn car engine over. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201662000 miC $300 | Leaking oil filter housing o-ring replaced. | ||
| Apr 201663000 miC $100 | Replace broken shift knob. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2009 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Apr 201134720 mi | Both front artifacts were leaking and had to be replaced Steering shaft had to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in West Virginia, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jun 201123848 miUS $263 | Dealer technician checked parking brake lever. Ordered replacement part for installation at later date. | ||
| Dec 201127571 miUS $126 | Disassembled right front suspension to remove lower control arm. Pressed out old vertical control arm bushing and pressed in a new one. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201690000 miUS $400 | Front passenger seat belt retractor needed replaced, was making the airbag light come on. | ||
| Sep 2017112000 miUS $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. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Oct 20088000 mi | Adjust sunroof. No leak but lots of wind noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Colorado, United States Feb 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201255000 miUS $550 | Replaced passenger seatbelt sensor. | ||
| Dec 201381000 miUS $250 | Replaced passenger side CV axle. | ||
| Dec 201499000 miUS $530 | Control Arm Bushing bolt snapped in subframe. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Rhode Island, United States Jul 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jan 201022100 mi | Bad Synchros on 3rd and 4th gear (manual trans). Gears and syncros repaired under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Jun 201024000 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. | ||
| Apr 201134000 mi | Parking brake ratheting mechanism broke; total replacement of parking brake assembley required under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201244000 mi | Cracked flex-pipe in exhaust; rattle in forward catalytic converter. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201269000 miUS $65 | Front stabilizer bar end-links were replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201383000 miUS $80 | Camshaft Position Sensor | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Sep 200927000 mi | replaced faulty wiring for steering wheel controls | ||
| May 201031000 mi | replaced interior passenger door handle. chrome paint was peeling off. | ||
| Jul 201033000 mi | sunroof controls came loose and had to be replaced door trim was coming off. trim was replaced the turn signal would stay on after turning. wiring replaced. works fine. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Oklahoma, United States - Dec 2009 | |||
| Feb 20095247 mi | Radio went bad and had to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 200917507 mi | Replacement of door handles. Handles were peeling! | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States Apr 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021108000 miUS $2000 | Head gasket replacement and head work | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 200925000 mi | One Tire pressure sensor stopped working. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201293000 mi | Throttle position sensor failed. Covered under drive-train warranty. | ||
| Apr 201294200 mi | Wheel bearing replacement | ||
| Feb 2013132600 miUS $130 | Has a shimmy around 55mph. 3 mechanics failed to troubleshoot it so I fixed it myself. Turns out I had a bad wheel bearing and warped rotor. The mechanics around here are worthless, but the balt is doing fine. Thanks to Youtube and Google. | ||
| Jun 2015210000 miUS $100 | Electric radiator fans failed | ||
| Oct 2015219300 miUS $10 | Coolant leak discovered, cooling system compromised. Attempted repair with stop leak, which worked temporarily. Now I'm going to leave it until spring. | ||
| Nov 2015220300 miUS $6 | Replace collector gasket. | ||
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 2016118800 miUS $180 | Fuel line rusted and leaked. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Oct 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016182200 miUS $50 | Drivers inside door handle fractured. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Dec 20083000 mi | Replaced upper dash trim panel due to cosmetic defect. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Dec 2008 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201153000 miUS $100 | Ignition/key stuck in Run and Start position. Could not turn vehicle off. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Aug 200936000 mi | Steering clunking, dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201027000 miUS $250 | check engine light - sensor related to fuel system replaced by dealer at owner's expense | ||
| Sep 201167000 mi | electronic problem - onboard computer had to be replaced. I have 3 cobalts and could not recommend them - they are not as good a car as the cavalier | ||
| Apr 2015113300 miUS $700 | bad fuse box - dealer replaced. Not under warranty | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201445880 mi | electrical motor for steering | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada - Oct 2009 | |||
| Aug 200817341 mi | Front left bushing tab | ||
| Jan 200925253 mi | 1.Stabilizer link. 2.Cd player changed | ||
| Aug 200930507 mi | P2135. throttle replaced | ||
| Oct 200931752 mi | 1. Front left speaker changed. 2. Intermittent wipers relay changed. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| May 200929140 mi | Power steering was kicking out. Steering column replaced. | ||
| Dec 200937200 mi | Rattle in front of car. Bushings and mounting brackets replaced in suspension. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016120000 miUS $140 | There was a small electrical leak that drained the battery over time. | ||
| Sep 2017157000 miUS $120 | Welded the flex pipe at the inlet of the catalytic converter | ||
| Nov 2017163000 miUS $220 | weld muffler | ||
| Feb 2018167000 miUS $200 | changed alternator | ||
| Jun 2018188000 miUS $135 | changed front brake pads and adjusted rear brakes | ||
| Jun 2021208000 miUS $150 | i changed the two front wheel hubs. [ABS sensor errors?] | ||
| Nov 2021217000 miUS $120 | there was a bad connection from the battery to the starter | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20071000 mi | Vehicle was jumping when downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear and slipping going from 1st to 2nd gear. vehicle was drifting while parked and engine off. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Aug 20089000 mi | Detent clip for door to trunk access switch fell out. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Oregon, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jan 200926000 mi | steering shaft replaced for second time | ||
| Feb 200928500 mi | going back in to get steering shaft replaced for the third time factory warranty will be up after this service will be spendy it fix out of pocket when it goes out again | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Sep 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 200813864 mi | Attempted to repair wind noise heard from rear right window. Repaired clunk felt in floor board when making turns. Reprogrammed TCM to fix odd shifting. | ||
| Aug 200814100 mi | Attempted to repair wind noise heard from rear right window again. Replaced intermediate steering shaft for clunk. Repaired inoperative 12V outlet. | ||
| Oct 200816302 mi | I took it in because I was hearing an awful rattling sound in the passenger front door and I had enough of it. They told me they couldn't hear anything. Finally repaired wind noise heard from rear right window. Attempt to repair rattle from right front door when music is loud. Replace rubber trunk bumper as was loose. | ||
| Nov 200817980 mi | Key was stuck in ignition. Problem was shifter park sensor. Replaced entire shifter. | ||
| Feb 200919840 mi | Shop replaced weather stripping, lubed all doors. Was told car was fixed but the wind whistles are still there louder than ever. Told all Cobalt sedans do it. | ||
| Dec 200933480 mi | Loss of suspension. Took in to get looked at, replaced one shock at a time. Four different visits, and the final cause was determined to be gravel. The rear shocks are positioned so they get beaten with rocks from the front tires. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Nov 201482000 mi | I shaft and outer tie rod replaced multifunction turn signal switch failed - replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2013117000 miUS $3000 | Engine replacement | ||
| Oct 2015147500 mi | Low compression in cylinder 3. Repair would be > $1,000. Recommended not to proceed with repair, but to just drive car until it dies. This is the second engine in the car. Will not buy Chevy again. | ||
| Jun 2016153000 mi | Low compression. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Nov 20089920 mi | Strange sound in the steering. They change it. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201022200 mi | Knocking/rattling noise especially when turning left. Taking back tomorrow for same problem. | ||
| Oct 201549000 mi | Power steering failed. After contacting GM, took to dealer for diagnosis. Problem cannot be duplicated. Still waiting to hear from GM if they will AGAIN replace drive shaft. Had this replaced in 2010 and ignition switch last year. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Sep 20089920 mi | Replaced hard-to-shut glovebox latch and faulty HVAC trim piece under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200927590 mi | CEL came on, reading indicated car not reaching operating temperature. Fixed with replacement thermostat. Replaced thermostat under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201451000 miUS $175 | Transmission started hard shifting after Keys were changed and Coolant Flush. Only after driving many miles. not short trips. Like overheating of Transmission. Every time I take my car for any problem it comes back with another problem | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20077000 mi | The audio system amplifier stopped working, resulting in no sound, and was repaired under factory warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201196000 mi | 5th gear synchro failure. Transmission replaced under warranty. No complaints! | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015247000 miUS $280 | Replaced broken axle due to abuse. Occasional wheel hop in 1st gear with aggressive throttle. The issue should be prevented with revised OEM engine and transmission mounts. | ||
| Nov 2015255000 miUS $200 | The control arm bushings were replaced. This was to stop a clunk. It is better, but not gone. | ||
| Feb 2016263000 miUS $230 | Driver side head light leaked condensation. Driver and passenger side headlamps were replaced with Depo aftermarket units with projector housings. I also replaced the low beam bulbs with IntenseHID 6000K units. | ||
| Mar 2016268000 miUS $1500 | The clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, simply worn out after so many miles. tie rod ends, and sway bar end links were replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017300000 miUS $700 | Replaced transmission, intermediate shaft bearing, clutch line Replaced control arms with aftermarket | ||
| Jul 2017310000 miUS $200 | Brake squealer was heard. Replaced all brake pads. | ||
| Sep 2017316000 miUS $180 | Wheel bearing hub assy. was replaced on fr driver and passenger. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 201191800 mi | throttle position sensor voltage check failure... CEL and ENG PWR REDUCED DIC indicator. | ||
| Nov 201199800 miUS $500 | got the car stuck on the side of a driveway. In the process of extracting the car, the wheels spun and translated excessive shockload to the converter & shattered catalytic converter innards. Ordered parts & replaced. 2nd occurence of this. | ||
| Sep 2012110000 miUS $40 | sunroof switch bezel broke. ordered replacement as well as updated retainer clip. Scheduled visit at dealer. Took 15 minutes to repair. Had NY State Annual Safety Inspection performed as well. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201151000 miUS $40 | Exhaust leak | ||
| Mar 201255000 mi | Major leak in exhaust flex pipe. Covered under emissions warranty because flex pipe is part of catalytic converter. | ||
| Feb 201887000 miUS $800 | Play in steering, intermediate shaft worn. Electric power steering module doesn't function properly. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 200913020 mi | Check engine light came on intermittently, it turned out to be a problem with the fuel line sensor. Cruise control would automatically engage at around 20km/h when downshifting to a stop. Bezel surrounding sunroof switch had broken off Right rear shock defective, needed replacing. | ||
| Aug 200916120 mi | Bezel surrounding sunroof switch fell off again. Sunroof switch became detached from support, causing it to be non-functional. Mechanic at oil change shop noticed vibration in clutch pedal during routine maintenance. Dealership agreed and replaced overly worn bearings in transmission. Cruise control automatically engages when downshifting or coasting. Dealership claims they cannot replicate AND that it is not a concern. | ||
| Sep 200917360 mi | Car was rattling and felt like it was falling apart. Stabilizer links were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201035960 mi | Exterior driver's door handle fell off. Car will maintain at a constant speed when gas pedal is not depressed and car is in gear. Car will continue along indefinitely at a consistent pace. Sunroof rattled going over bumps, seams in road. Door handle parts were installed. | ||
| Jul 201298240 miC $200 | Replaced ball joint | ||
| Dec 2012107880 miC $700 | Needed a new wheel bearing as car sounded like a jet engine at high speeds, and like it had a flat tire at low speeds. Passenger side wheel bearing was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013114700 miC $300 | Rear drivers side was noisy over rough roads and bumps. Rear shocks were replaced | ||
| May 2013114700 mi | Intermittent loss of power steering. Power steering motor was replaced under recall, however this did not fix the problem. | ||
| Jun 2013114700 miC $68 | Continued intermittent loss of power steering. Assessment revealed a short circuit in the steering column. Dealership indicated car could be driven safely despite the difficulty, so repair was not completed. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Aug 200940300 miC $135 | Cracked exhaust flex pipe. Possibly caused by hard launches. | ||
| Jun 201047120 miC $500 | Engine light came on, power reduced greatly under acceleration. Engine oil pressure switch went bad and threw everything off | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20098842 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. Had sunroof leak fixed. It was covered under the warranty | ||
| Jun 201468000 miUS $798 | Air Conditioner not functioning properly Car makes a noise that sounds like a bearing going bad. | ||
| Oct 201476000 miUS $435 | Downpipe had crack. Replaced downpipe. | ||
| Dec 201476000 mi | Had trouble starting when engine was cold and could smell gas once engine was warm. Found that fuel pump module was cracked. Fuel pump module was replaced. | ||
| May 201577100 miUS $1884 | Hear a humming noise around 35 mph and it would get louder the faster you went. Dealer stated that both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The front end would feel like it shifts when taking a sharp corner. Dealer stated that the tie rods were worn and needed to be replaced. The front end would feel like it shifts when taking a sharp corner. Dealer stated that the front sway bars were worn and needed to be replaced. Struts would squeak when going around a turn. Dealer stated that both front struts were leaking and should be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201692000 miUS $245 | Fuse for front cooling fan kept blowing. Dealer found a shorted wire in the harness and fixed it. CEL was on. Dealer found a cracked air inlet hose. However the light has come back on since getting the vehicle back. | ||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $1004 | The CEL was lit, the car wouldn't shift gears properly, and the idle was very rough. The issue turned out to be that the fuel injectors were shorted. The dealership replace the fuel injectors and reprogrammed the ECM. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 200812000 mi | Sunroof seal leaked in heavy rain. Seal replaced. No longer leaking. | ||
| Sep 200813000 mi | Sunroof leakage re-occured. Entire Sunroof assembly replaced this time. | ||
| Jun 200924000 mi | Radiator fan was making a loud noise. They replaced the fan. | ||
| Jun 201039000 miUS $235 | Replaced radiator fan relay. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States - Feb 2007 | |||
| Jan 20073000 miUS $200 | lower driver side weather stripping. | ||
| Feb 200713 miUS $50 | sunroof switch | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Oregon, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200830000 mi | Noise from front wheels, sounded like wheel bearing, was from wheel covers, required insulation tape to correct noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 200710000 mi | Crank Angle Sensor leading to CEL and Tach failure. Crank Angle Sensor resulting in CEL and Tach failure. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201172540 mi | Timing chain rattle on cold start | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201063000 miUS $44 | Kept losing ac. Been in shop in the past for the problem. Went to second dealer to repair problem. | ||
| Nov 201063800 mi | One of many unsuccessful trips to shop for stalling problem. Dealership put water in tank. Sent to another dealership for repairs. Bumper and drivers door damaged at dealership. | ||
| Dec 201066000 mi | Engine light came on. Took it to the dealership and they cleared the eng light. The catalytic convertor was bad. Ordered the parts. And it was repaired about a week later when the parts finally came in. So far for stalling problem have also replaced fuel filter twice, done a fuel injection cleaning twice, and replaced the fuel tank. Will go back when they figure out what to do next. | ||
| Jan 201166300 mi | The engine light came on again. The converter was bad again. Parts ordered and replaced again. Still having engine problems. | ||
| Feb 201167000 mi | Engine tries to stall out while going on a long R turn trying to get on the expressway. Fuel tank replaced. Fuel induction done. Still having the same problem. Contacted customer service and dealer contacted Chevy to what to do next... | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20077000 mi | Passenger side seat slider control broke off and the dealership replaced part. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200810000 mi | Water was leaking into rear-passenger seat floor. Dealer took 4 days of water testing and FINALLY concluded that there seemed to be a leak in the door seal. Parts order and car went back into shop March 6th (will record results in March) | ||
| Oct 200928000 miUS $390 | Water still leaking from passenger door into car. Dealer (Multi Chevrolet, Springfield NJ) charged excessive amounts for water test, replaced seal around door. Problem was NOT fixed, went to Chevy to file a complaint | ||
| Jan 2010 | Dealer (Richard Lucas Chevrolet, Avenel, NJ) found that water was leaking heavily into the door. They believe the protective panel on the door was installed improperly at the factory. Resealed this, and seems fixed. No charge though out of warranty. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Mexico, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 200760000 mi | Steering Column replaced. Defective original parts. Left strut replaced. New steering column installed. New left strut installed. | ||
| Dec 200767000 mi | Steering column, electronic power steering unit, and suspension parts defect. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States May 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20066000 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
| Mar 200711000 mi | Leaking sun roof. | ||
| Apr 200713000 mi | Replaced glove box door due to damage and rattle. Also repaired leaking sunroof. This is the 4 time on the sunroof repair. The leak has not returned to date. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Aug 2006 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Mar 200722000 mi | Passenger side rear door had a bad rattle. Turned out that one of the mounting bolts came loose. | ||
| Jul 200854000 mi | Brakes randomly engaged when driving. Turned out to be a rubber piece between the brake assembly and the engagement switch. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2006 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jan 20066500 mi | right rear taillight replaced due to bad gasket letting it hold water | ||
| May 200825000 mi | Changing the oil I noticed the left front strut leaking, so I had my wife (wifes car) take it to dealer where it was purchased, they said nothing wrong with it, but tried to sell her tires. Made another appointment at another local Chevrolet dealer and they replaced both front struts under warranty while she waited. | ||
| Nov 200829000 mi | Steering felt loose, dealer ordered new steering column to be installed under warranty | ||
| Mar 201042333 miUS $175 | heater core sprung a leak and needed replaced. repair parts only available from dealer - took 1 day to get part shipped and 8 hrs shop labor to repair. replaced lower control arm bushings to stop clunking over every bump | ||
| Oct 201048000 miUS $400 | Suspension bushings worn out mechanic fixed that but mechanic also said steering shaft would also need replaced within 6 months said its a common defect in the chevy cobalt. So 2 weeks later we traded car in on a new 2010 Honda Civic | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Dec 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
| May 200820460 mi | Two worn out control links both passenger and driver side. Broken bushing passenger side | ||
| Sep 200824180 mi | Defective bushing on driver side. | ||
| Jan 200913640 mi | Remote key fob failed, replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 200944000 miUS $7 | Passenger front side signal bulb stopped working because of a burned connector on the bulb. New bulb cost about $7 and 10-20 minutes to install. Very minor. | ||
| Jan 201052000 miUS $28 | Coolant thermostat broke. Pulled out old part put in new. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada - Mar 2008 | |||
| May 20077440 mi | Change power steering module | ||
| Mar 200812400 mi | Ignition module | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201364400 miUS $100 | transmission oil leak from coolant line and axle. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201040000 miUS $400 | Replace upper bearing mount. Went bad months before waiting for after market part to be avaiable. Dealer wanted hundreds and after market cost only $30.00 | ||
| Nov 201099000 miUS $250 | Strut was leaking. Banging sound when you would hit bumbs in the road. | ||
| Mar 2011106000 miUS $498 | Transmission hard clunk going from park to reverse on level surface. Only happens randomly might happen one week might happen again three weeks later. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201157500 miUS $500 | The fuse box under the hood decided it didn't want to go to ground anymore. | ||
| Dec 201273000 miUS $755 | secondary air injection system failed. | ||
| Mar 201378000 miUS $450 | Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. | ||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $450 | wheel bearing failure in both front wheels. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nevada, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201285000 mi | Car slowed down and stopped while driving on freeway. Was making noise and smoke coming from the back. After diagnostic, mechanic said engine failure. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201139680 mi | The oil indicator resets to 100% after it reaches the 50-60% range. Normal behaviour is to continue decreasing in percentage untill oil is due for change and a message should indicate that the change is due. | ||
| Feb 201246500 miC $200 | Left link of the sway bar was worn out and the car was rattling every time I drive over bumpy roads at a fast or slow speed. | ||
| Apr 201250220 miC $113 | Engine light turn on. Diagnostics identified a thermostat malfunction. Issue was covered by the warranty and paid $100 + tax deductible | ||
| Apr 201473860 miC $150 | Parts had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201484940 miC $400 | Sway bar links. | ||
| Jan 201567580 miC $20 | Steering wheel makes noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 201499380 mi | The engine coil needed replacing. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200826040 mi | Engine ceased to function on 2 of its cylinders. Faulty control module. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Aug 2006 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 200716740 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. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Georgia, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200610000 mi | Email 2-8-2007: Took car to dealer to try to find a hesitation problem that I have had at stop lights. It just feels like the car misses a beat once and a while. Dealer found nothing wrong. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Mar 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008209000 miUS $791 | Transmission 1-2 shift solenoid replaced. Extensive labor costs due to solenoid being inside transmission and side panel having to be removed. Cost of part was $25 labor including diagnostics approx. 8 hours. | ||
| Nov 2008282000 miUS $33 | Purge Valve for Evap. Cannister system replaced. Total cost $33 for parts. | ||
| May 2009300000 miUS $45 | Front O2 Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2009303000 miUS $80 | Ignition Control Module replaced | ||
| Oct 2009310000 mi | Ignition control module replaced again...part under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016136400 miC $50 | Left head light was burnt out and needed replacement. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | Oil leak detected at oil change. Scheduled repair and mechanic found head to be leaking and porous. Head replaced with new. | ||
| Jan 201257200 miUS $1370 | Crunching sound in front end after collision repair. Dealer reported back to owner that A arm bushings worn on both sides and front struts leaking. But sound disappeared following their inspection. | ||
| Apr 201795000 miUS $1700 | Lower Control Arm bushings worn, Replaced both control arms, tie bars, and front struts, alignment performed. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Jun 2006 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Sep 200717000 mi | I was only getting 25 MPG, should be higher, vehicle running ok. Found two codes P1300 engine misfire detected, P0171, fuel trim lean. Needs injectors cleaned and PCM reprogramed. | ||
| Jul 200825000 mi | System low on freon. Found leak at condenser outlet pipe seal. Replaced seal, charged system, and verified repair. | ||
| Jul 200937000 miUS $891 | When I took car in to replace two tires, the dealership noticed a problem with the struts and replaced them. | ||
| Sep 2015104000 miUS $716 | Replacement of bearings on right and left sides. Car was drivable, but making a noise. Also something else was replaced maybe parts between wheels. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 201692000 miUS $300 | Air conditioning most likely had a leak in it. Replaced fluid with way to leave dye so that leak can be identified. C02 sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 201272000 miUS $1600 | Tie-rod ends, struts, bushings | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 200721390 mi | Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. All levels verified and ok. Defective sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200832240 mi | Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. Defective sensor replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 200836890 mi | Busted catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201050220 mi | Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over. Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201158900 miC $80 | Passenger-side axle seal leaking, ordered part and replace by self; Replaced transmission fluid. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 200911000 mi | Battery replacement under warranty, defective cell. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 2006 | Cruise control button sticking | ||
| Jan 200822800 mi | Drivers side door wouldn't latch when shut or couldn't open door. They replaced the latch assembly. Under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201046000 miUS $29 | Sunroof bezel fell off. Sunroof bezel fell off, repaired. | ||
| Jul 201050000 mi | Sunroof switch trim piece fell off 3 times. | ||
| Mar 201158000 mi | Blower motor bearing shot kept hearing clicking noise on vent level 1,2, and 3 dealer replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Dec 200845260 mi | Replaced CD player. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200710 mi | Cruise control would not engage. There was a TSB on it to either adjust or repair the clutch sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014172000 miUS $425 | replaced catalytic converter that was plugged | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201536000 miUS $100 | Sway bar links and rear control arm bushings bad. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Apr 2006186 mi | Adjusted clutch linkage for less vibration. Lubricated rear strut mounts for remove squeek. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 20061000 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. The sunroof was replaced under warranty. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Arizona, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Dec 200712000 mi | moisture accumulating in headlamp housing. tsb issued. | ||
| May 201022000 miUS $36 | Faulty Fuel Pump, Gas Smell, recalled by mfg due to cracks in housing | ||
| Jan 2015 | Check engine light detected misfire, no problem found, could be fuel injector | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $120 | Replace old battery | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015133300 miUS $90 | Key stuck in ignition, faulty shifter assembly. Denied coverage under extended warranty. Repaired stuck key by replacing shifter assembly myself. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Iowa, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201277000 miUS $150 | I intermittently got a traction control light and check engine light code P0014 cam position over advanced. I replaced the cam actuator solenoid both intake and exhaust on the head of the engine and the cam position sensor 5 min fix. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States - Oct 2005 | |||
| Oct 2005381 mi | Motor replaced as well as paint bubbles fixed | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| May 200957000 miUS $1903 | Clutch completely lost pressure while driving. Could not be driven at all. Had to pull over and have car towed. Entire clutch assembly and master cylinder had to be replaced. $900 in parts and $1000 in labor to repair car and have it be drivable again. | ||
| Dec 200961000 mi | The steering rack needs to be replaced, and I have been quoted a price of $1,100 to do it. | ||
| Jul 201074500 mi | Recalled power steering unit replaced, but only after it had caused me to get in an accident. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 2012C $400 | replaced battery (worn down) | ||
| Jun 201260760 miC $80 | Shifter assembly was stiff, needed to be lubricated | ||
| Mar 201365720 miC $300 | Steering wheel shaft/bearing needed to be replaced, it was scraping / making a metal on metal noise. | ||
| Jun 201368200 miC $900 | Replaced sway bar linkage, and rear shocks/springs. | ||
| Feb 201472420 miC $1600 | Replaced struts Vent Solenoid Valve & Wiring Harness Front Control Arm Bushings | ||
| Apr 201578420 miC $720 | Had to replace drums for emergency brake, they were seized and inoperational. | ||
| Aug 201580880 miC $885 | Replaced Muffler + exhaust piping (rusted out), $454.84. LF wheel bearing, $430.16. | ||
| May 201685560 miC $264 | Shocks Absorber, Rear - Replace Remove and Replace components as required to access and install materials, and/or perform needed service. Retest and verify repair as required. Perform final road test where applicable. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2009 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016153800 miUS $250 | replaced half of gas line that was corroded | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States May 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 200969000 miUS $500 | Car needed new struts and an alignment. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200725000 mi | The car would shut off if the keys were barely touched while running. It required a replacement part, no charge. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Sep 2007 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 200841000 miUS $15 | Engine light diagnosed as fuel system problem/lean. Added 64 oz. mineral spirits to full tank of gas. Presently waiting for light to go out(mineral spirits are same as injector cleaner). | ||
| May 200845000 mi | Engine Light went out in April with no further repairs. | ||
| Dec 200855000 mi | Air conditioner does not work, intermittantly. Could not find any problem, ocasionally fails to work, and then works. Recharged. | ||
| Jun 200964000 miUS $1 | Air conditioning not getting cold, intermittently. | ||
| Sep 201076000 miUS $30 | Door locks not working, lubed and repaired | ||
| Apr 201183000 miUS $121 | Engine light on. code said O2 sensor. replaced and light stays off. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201051460 mi | Ball joints had to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201184000 miUS $250 | Steering wheel was unable to return to neutral position with assistance. Intermittent EPS axel was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201184000 miUS $240 | Replace intermittent power steering axle | ||
| Dec 2014125000 miUS $520 | Fuel lines broke and had to be completely replaced. Gasoline leaked onto road while driving requiring a tow. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Jan 2016 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016128340 miC $126 | Engine light was on, 3 codes. MAP and MAF were replaced. Oil Excessive oil consumption was identified (Caused piston rings and or head gasket). Inspected but no repair attempted. Car started misfiring at idle and the check engine light came on. Apparently low oil level lead to vaccum leak. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Missouri, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 201197000 mi | Power center, under the hood fuses,relays,etc, was acting up the car would just quit running. Found that a mechanic had damaged a circuit board when repairing the power steering. Fabricated a bridge myself. | ||
| Apr 201197500 mi | Overdrive no longer works so i take city streets to commute, highway cannot drive over 55. | ||
| Jun 2011100000 mi | The drivers seat belt is missing a tab that keeps the buckle accessible, it always drops down so far I must open the door to reach it. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in California, United States Apr 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 200847000 miUS $120 | Throttle Body Actuator set check engine light off. Got code, then ordered part and fixed myself for 120. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Aug 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2012C $322 | Control arm bushings failed and were replaced. Left front stabilizer link was loose and was replaced. Steering was more difficult and not smooth. Power steering seemed to only work partially. Diagnosed as intermediate steering shaft seizure. Shaft was replaced. | ||
| Oct 201247420 miC $100 | Replaced loose right front stabilizer link. | ||
| Apr 201349900 miC $482 | ABS light on. Right front speed sensor not working. Replaced RF wheel bearing speed sensor assembly. | ||
| Dec 201355180 miC $408 | LEFT REAL COIL SPRING BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS. DRIVE BELT CRACKED. REMOVED AND REPLACED DRIVE BELT, VERIFIED THAT DRIVE BELT IS SEATED ON ALL PULLEYS CORRECTLY. | ||
| Apr 201456720 miC $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 | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200859000 miUS $85 | Check engine light was on they said it was due to the knock sensor needing to be reprogrammed and the "evap vent solenoid" needed to be replaced. I have not noticed any change in mileage or performance so I decided to not pay the $300+ they quoted me ... | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201261040 miC $350 | the wiring for all the lights run under the seats, in our winters in canada, we have alot of salt poured down, and inbetween the wet boots and salt, it ate through the wiring and i had no lights or anything. they replaced the wiring | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jul 201168000 miUS $1000 | AC repaired | ||
| Oct 201168000 miUS $500 | serpentine belt needed replacing | ||
| Mar 201275000 mi | we identified that the AC is not working properly. the ac would turn on even when the fan was just switched on. we didn't fix it yet so we don't have an estimate | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Jan 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201372540 miC $280 | Ignition coil went bad Also replaced fuel filter and plugs at the same time. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Sep 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Jun 2009208000 miUS $600 | replace 1-2 shift solenoid in transmission | ||
| Sep 2009245000 miUS $320 | Driver side hub bearing | ||
| Apr 2010326000 miUS $447 | Replaced 1-2 shift solenoid | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Oct 200949000 mi | Took vehicle in for another leak in the trunk area. | ||
| Apr 201165000 miUS $800 | HVAC fan noise and un-functioning selector switch. Replaced blower motor and control head. | ||
| Apr 201280500 miUS $250 | The steering seemed odd. Took in and found needed to replace steering shaft. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 201082700 miUS $2800 | Synchros wore out in transmission, couldn't shift into 2nd Gear w/o grinding. It is a common problem for this tranny with miles. Cost to repair nearly the same as cost to replace. Replaced with new tranny. Also replaced clutch for normal maintainence. | ||
| Aug 201091000 miUS $252 | Rear Brake Caliper developed a fluid leak. Brake Caliper was replaced. IAT/MAP Sensor plastic was cracked, sensor and vehicle operated normally, replaced sensor anyways. | ||
| Mar 2011111000 mi | ABS warning light came on. Front passenger side wheel bearing wore out and was replaced. Replaced in 15-20 mins. 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. | ||
| Apr 2011112000 miUS $1300 | Transmission blew up again! 12 months and just under 30k later brand new tranny tore itself apart. Output shaft possibly broke and destroyed gears. Removed tranny, opened case and metal chunks fell out. On to tranny #3, replacing with FORD! | ||
| Jun 2011112000 miUS $100 | Passenger rear brake caliper developed fluid leak causing very long brake pedal and not much braking power. Seal had deteriorated. Replaced brake caliper. | ||
| Jul 2011112000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2011116000 mi | Some paint peeling and surface rust forming on rear decklid by left reverse light. I pulled the light out and found seal insufficient to keep water out of joint bt inner structure and outer body. Sanded area down, primed, re-painted. Also added new seal. Intercooler pump has stopped working. Replacement pump ordered, yet to be installed. | ||
| Jan 201284700 miUS $1 | Driver door sagged and began rubbing front fender during opening and closing. Occurred during extreme cold temps 4-20 degrees°F | ||
| Apr 2012128800 miUS $250 | Left front wheel bearing wore out, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012140000 mi | Another transmission bites the dust. On to number 4. All kinds of issues on this one. A gear actually came loose on a shaft and was being pushed up against the casing. intercooler pump failed | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Jun 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 200717000 mi | Broken cv joint - Fixed under Warrenty. The car was abused while someone test drove it before I bought it. | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 2009103000 miUS $247 | Car wouldnt start one morning. Took off the coils and removed the boots and saw that cylinders 2 and 3 werent firing. Replaced the coil packs and the ignition control module and its been riding smooth since. | ||
| Jul 2013207000 miUS $700 | Rocker disintegrated, shoved intake valve open, crashed into piston, rod fell apart, bent oil pickup in oil pan. Replaced rocker and entire bottom end. | ||
| Aug 2014210000 mi | Spun a rod in the rebuilt motor after 4k miles. car is down and wont be repaired again, not worth putting any more money into. gonna sell it to pick n pull | ||
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200618000 mi | Heater made weird noises. Blower motor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jan 200719000 mi | Key got stuck in ignition and would not come out. Replaced shifter. | ||
| Feb 200720000 mi | Doors are supposed to lock automatically when the car is put in gear. They stopped doing this. Computer was reprogrammed to fix the problem. | ||
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