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#2089 of 2164 COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM by ROCKETSENSE Jan 17, 2009 (9:53 am)
My sister in law has had a lot of trouble with her 2005 Cobalt. This past week the Transmission went out. The car has about 60k miles. Cost of repair (approx $3k) will almost be 1/2 of it's market value. I checked for recalls - none were Transmission related. What can and/or should she do ? Replies to this message: tsjay (Jan 17, 2009 10:19 am) dispencer2 (Jan 19, 2009 1:01 pm) poncho167 (Jan 23, 2009 4:44 pm) imidazol97 (Feb 04, 2009 6:15 pm)
#2090 of 2164 Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [ROCKETSENSE] by tsjay Jan 17, 2009 (10:19 am)
Replying to: ROCKETSENSE (Jan 17, 2009 9:53 am) With the deals they have going nowadays, it might be a good idea for her to investigate trading it in on a new one, even though she would get a very low trade-in allowance with the transmission being like it is. There are some KILLER deals out there, and it might make more sense to trade rather than invest $3000 in that car.   She would have something that is under warranty, if she gets a new one.   Tom
#2091 of 2164 Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [ROCKETSENSE] by dispencer2 Jan 19, 2009 (1:01 pm)
Replying to: ROCKETSENSE (Jan 17, 2009 9:53 am) The new Cobalts also have a 100k Powertrain warranty. I would talk to the Zone office about the transmission. If you have met the maintenance recommendations, bought the car new, and patronized the local dealer they may help with the cost of a transmission. Perhaps also the transmission can be repaired or rebuilt. Don't just take the word of one dealer or repair place. It is very rare for a transmission to fail at 60k miles unless it was abused and I would think that Chevrolet might help you. Don't just turn the car in. It might be worth more on Ebay for somebody's parts car. If you fix the transmission or replace it and can realize the cost when you sell it privately you might be ahead. You'll get auction price for the car even if it is in perfect shape if you turn it in. It is worth a thousand or so to put an ad in the paper.
#2092 of 2164 Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [ROCKETSENSE] by poncho167 Jan 23, 2009 (4:44 pm)
Replying to: ROCKETSENSE (Jan 17, 2009 9:53 am) Get some other estimates. This could be a simple fix. Some shops are nortorious for lying to customers about what is wrong. I don't recall the name of the transmission chain, but about 10-years ago they were busted by undercover investigators for claiming cars had bad transmissions when it was something minor or they didn't do any work at all other than plugging in a lose wire connector.   GM's are known for excellent transmissions/engines, that is why companies such as Jaguar, Lincoln, BMW, Rolls Royce, and many others have used them. GM currently sells 6-speed transmissions to BMW among others. Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Feb 04, 2009 6:15 pm)
#2093 of 2164 Consumer Reports Knocks Cobalt Again by dispencer2 Feb 04, 2009 (5:10 pm)
On p. 56 of the current CR is a list of small car ratings. Cobalt is third from the bottom. For the life of me I can't figure out what in hell is wrong with the Cobalt. I have about 3,000 miles on my 2009 LT1 Coupe with no problems at all. 22-24 around town and as much as 38 on the road. Rides like an Impala. Plenty of foot, head, and shoulder room. CD storage space in the console could be better but all in all it is a good car. The first two cars in their small car test - Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4 have choppy rides but they like them because of reliability. To me ride is everything. I could care less about power,and long term reliability. I want adequate room inside and, a good ride. Cobalt offers both along with good gas mileage. I may cancel my subscription to CR. I'll tell them that my bird died and he liked to read CR in his cage so I don't need the magazine anymore. Replies to this message: steve333 (Feb 04, 2009 9:19 pm) dispencer2 (Feb 12, 2009 2:41 pm)
#2094 of 2164 Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [poncho167] by imidazol97 Feb 04, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: poncho167 (Jan 23, 2009 4:44 pm) I think Volvo was in the group for transmissions--might have been before Ford bought it. I recall touring the AC compressor factory here in Dayton (Harrison) and having them tell what vehicles they made AC compressors for. It was impressive. This was at least 15 years ago.
#2095 of 2164 Re: Consumer Reports Knocks Cobalt Again [dispencer2] by steve333 Feb 04, 2009 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: dispencer2 (Feb 04, 2009 5:10 pm) I don't get that either. My Cobalt isn't the best car in its class but it sure as heck is better than a Kia Rio or Spectra! Does your Coupe have the 15 or 16 inch tires? Replies to this message: dispencer2 (Feb 12, 2009 2:41 pm)
#2096 of 2164 Is this possible? by laserblue Feb 05, 2009 (4:25 pm)
My aunt bought a 2009 Cobalt Sedan LT.  She picked it up last week. Today she said that if the front wheels aren't straight the car won't start.   I told her that it was impossible. What the heck could prevent a car to start if the wheels aren't straight?   She called a towing and told the man why the car wouldn't start, he laughed, he put the wheels straight and at his surprise... it started. The car is now at the dealer.   I just can't figure this one out? Replies to this message: steve333 (Feb 05, 2009 5:22 pm)
#2097 of 2164 Re: Is this possible? [laserblue] by steve333 Feb 05, 2009 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: laserblue (Feb 05, 2009 4:25 pm) The only thing I can think of is maybe the wheels weren't locked and moving the steering wheel made them lock properly. The car won't start otherwise. They will probably change the sensor.
#2098 of 2164 accessories for cobalt ..help by kochise Feb 08, 2009 (5:37 am)
Would like a website to purchase some side molding for my base model cobalt. Would like to pimp it up a little to make it look like a ss version. (I wish) thanks Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Feb 08, 2009 7:03 am)

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