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#43 of 62 Re: Lets go down my list of probs... [douglas8] by joewee Jun 15, 2006 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: douglas8 (Jun 14, 2006 6:56 pm) Just one note on that over reving. Per GM and any service department. You can not over rev these cars unless you have rechipped the ignition. The rev limiter will not allow it. I can go to mine right now in drive or sitting still and put the pedal to the floor and it will not over rev. If you dont believe me ask your service department or email GM they will tell you the same. They say drive it as you will you wont hurt it!!
#44 of 62 Re: Lets go down my list of probs... [leannemarie] by bellabalt311 Jun 16, 2006 (6:52 am)
Replying to: leannemarie (Jun 13, 2006 11:51 am) Yes, I did.... enough to last a lifetime if you ask me! The brake is not actually in place, as I would have to pull it for it to do that... so, the e-brake INDICATOR light is only coming on. On the other hand, I have actually BEEN driving at night by myself (thank god no one was coming THIS time) and saw the high beams coming on by themselves and go right back off, then one time I was with a friend driving her home and she goes "Why did you just high beam them... was there a deer"... and I go "I didn't, but you saw that right??" She goes..."Of course I did" and I go "Look at my hands!" She saw that I was NOWHERE near the column to do that!! Therefore I wasn't crazy, but thats the only time it's happened, other than that the lights just randomly come on. I have been looking around, I didn't think they were significant problems until I saw other people (on here and on myspace forums) that had the same problems with the lights and the CD player not working, then I took it in. My dealership ALSO told me they hadn't heard anyone else have any problems like the ones I'm describing. How come they have to be known problems before they fix them??? And once more, if they don't acknowledge OUR problems how are they supposed to MAKE them known!??!??! I am also a young woman, and I face problems every time I go, they don't think I know what i'm talking about (Like, yesterday they made a "joke" that they were trying to see my high beams come on...psht..that made me angry) I also called them and they said they wasn't going to fix my CD player because they couldn't see the problem, well that's not the problem... the problem is it's doing it RANDOMLY! and Of course it wouldn't do it when it needed to be fixed!! I know this is going to be a massive post... but i'm thinking all of this information may help you some if not a lot. I'm also taking your post and showing my dealership so they know that it isn't a known GM problem because the dealerships will not ACKNOWLEDGE us for the SAME reason!!! So, that's about all I got, I hope this is proof enough for you that your not the only one.. and I hope that your post is proof enough for me too!!! Good luck on that and keep me posted and I'll keep you posted on my car!! Replies to this message: gvsunurse (Jun 20, 2006 8:36 am)
#45 of 62 Re: Lets go down my list of probs... [bellabalt311] by gvsunurse Jun 20, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: bellabalt311 (Jun 16, 2006 6:52 am) As for your break light, there is a bulletin or whatever they call it out for that. I would suggest going to a different dealership. I drive an hour to get to mine and it is well worth it - they do whatever I ask of them including giving me loaners so I can get back to work or class an hour away. You should NOT have to go to the same dealership you bought the vehicle from. I too am a college age female and while I have had bad experiences with some dealerships, there are good ones out there. I would suggest calling GM customer service and starting a file with them - that is the only way they will ever do anything for you and complain about the dealership as well...no one will do anything for you unless you demand it and stay on them about it...good luck.
#46 of 62 Still not fixed.... by bellabalt311 Jun 22, 2006 (7:46 am)
Yeah they found the bulletin for that. So, they upgraded that. The CD Player they apparently re-programmed per GM still isn't working. I'm taking it back AGAIN and having MY dealership look at it. Ugh!!!   I also called GM yesterday and spoke to a CSR about everything, It was frustrating b/c all he could do was say sorry and give me a file number. I asked him when "enough is enough for them" I've been having the worst 10 months of my life with this car!!! He didn't know what to say...lol Oh, well I guess this is all I can do at this point...with the...
#47 of 62 Re: Chevrolet Cobalt: Problems & Solutions [KarenS] by ivarai Jul 21, 2006 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 02, 2006 7:17 am) Okay so tonight I was driving with my brights on and I turned my turn signal on to turn right and my headlights went out? I drive an 05 cobalt. Any ideas?
#48 of 62 Rough Ride by grosloup Jul 25, 2006 (10:00 am)
My niece bought a 2003 cavalier sedan. She gave me a ride yesterday because I told her I might buy a 2006 cobalt coupe. She says it rides as nice as the Cobalt. The road was a little bumpy (city) and I was sitting on the back seat. Now I know what a popcorn feels like when it's being tossed around in a popcorn machine. It seemed like we were rolling on rocks not tires. Now I don't know what to do. I though the ride was pretty rough. Is the suspension on the Cobalts the same as Cavaliers? Tire pressure were at their normal psi. I hope the Cobalt has a smoother ride. Any comments? Replies to this message: ivarai (Jul 25, 2006 12:09 pm) grosloup (Jul 26, 2006 9:24 am) vanace (Jul 26, 2006 2:57 pm)
#49 of 62 Re: Rough Ride [grosloup] by ivarai Jul 25, 2006 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Jul 25, 2006 10:00 am) I have an 05 cobalt and to me it rides nicely. Replies to this message: grosloup (Jul 26, 2006 9:24 am)
#50 of 62 Re: Rough Ride [ivarai] by grosloup Jul 26, 2006 (9:24 am)
Replying to: ivarai (Jul 25, 2006 12:09 pm) And how about winter driving? Do you have snow in your part of the country? If you do, did it handled well?
#51 of 62 Re: Rough Ride [grosloup] by vanace Jul 26, 2006 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: grosloup (Jul 25, 2006 10:00 am) I would not buy a cobalt if you want decent ride. If reading these forums isn't enough I don't know how to talk you out of this 1970's technoligy car. Do yourself a big favor and drive a focus. Even being a 6 going on 7 year old design, it is worlds better in quality and modern technology in cars. Think of why the cobalt has a solid rear axle. It is because it is cheaper to make. Not because it is a better set up. Anyone should be very insulted with this. It is no wonder gm lost 10.5 billion last year. They can't make a decent car that compeats in quality.
#52 of 62 Had car 1 month and already problems by rudyrusty Jul 26, 2006 (3:21 pm)
On June, 19 we leased a 2006 Cobalt for our 16 year old daughter because we figured she would be safer and have less problems with a new car.She called from work 3 nights ago and said car wouldnt start and she couldnt get the key out.my husband went and tried to start it and there was NOTHING.he eventually got the key out.had the car towed at midnight to dealer and was told next day the computer says low voltage but since they dont know whats causing the problem they cant fix it.said this was the 5th cobalt returned to them in 3 weeks.we refused to take the car and took a loaner which of course was another cobalt.they said 1 car returned pulled out at a sheetz and stalled in traffic.another at a redlight.we will not put our daughter in this compromising position.called GM rep said get a second opinon???this is biggest chevy dealer in southwestern PA??where does she want me to go? she said there is nothing they can do.there is obviously problem that gm refuses to recognize because ive seen similiar postings all over the internet.what a shame because we are chevy people and want to support the american workers.what a nice way to repay loyal customers.she said she would contact dealer and find out what they were doing to correct problem but wow,big surprise,she never called me back so i will be calling everyday and my husband will go to the dealer everyday until we can get some resolution.

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