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Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [ROCKETSENSE] by poncho167
Jan 23, 2009 (4:44 pm)
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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.
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Consumer Reports Knocks Cobalt Again by dispencer2
Feb 04, 2009 (5:10 pm)
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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.
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Re: COBALT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM [poncho167] by imidazol97
Feb 04, 2009 (6:15 pm)
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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.
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Re: Consumer Reports Knocks Cobalt Again [dispencer2] by steve333
Feb 04, 2009 (9:19 pm)
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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?
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Is this possible? by laserblue
Feb 05, 2009 (4:25 pm)
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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?
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Re: Is this possible? [laserblue] by steve333
Feb 05, 2009 (5:22 pm)
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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.
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accessories for cobalt ..help by kochise
Feb 08, 2009 (5:37 am)
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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
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Re: accessories for cobalt ..help [kochise] by imidazol97
Feb 08, 2009 (7:03 am)
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Replying to: kochise (Feb 08, 2009 5:37 am)


 
Is #2 in chrome what you're looking for? I found this on gmpartsdirect under front door and then trim.
 
I'd also suggest rockauto.com
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Re: Consumer Reports Knocks Cobalt Again [steve333] by dispencer2
Feb 12, 2009 (2:41 pm)
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Replying to: steve333 (Feb 04, 2009 9:19 pm)

Mine has the 15" tires. I made the mistake of buying it off the lot. If I had ordered it I would have gotten the LT2 with 16" tires and the Pioneer speakers. I wouldn't have wasted money on remote start or the spoiler.
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by steve333
Feb 12, 2009 (6:12 pm)
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Well, Discount Tires is always running specials on wheel and tire packages, although I found the car to ride better on the 15's.

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