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337 messages,  Last post on Feb 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM

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#331 of 337 Re: Power lock on 2005 Cobalt [jmaloney218] by cobaltls2005

Oct 11, 2012 (7:29 pm)

Replying to: jmaloney218 (Oct 19, 2010 6:43 pm)
Change the battery in your key fob! I just got a new battery from Fred Meyer for $4.29 and my car alarm no longer goes off randomly like it started doing when the battery was crying for help. Hope that fixes it for you too!

#332 of 337 Re: Crazy Cobalt [smlemcool] by xxchevyxx

Dec 27, 2012 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: smlemcool (May 03, 2012 2:52 pm)
Dude every car has it's problems (we don't live in a perfect world). I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt SS and I have a friend with 2005 Cobalt aswell and we both have little or no problems with our cars. I think your problem might be lack of maintenance and NO TLC, It also sounds like you have an electrical problem that can be easily fixed if you have any money (which you make it seem like you don't). For your information a diagnostic of your car from the dealership doesn't cost an arm and a leg...also it wouldn't be "GUESSING" the problem, it will tell you exactly what needs to be repaired. As for your break pedal problem maybe try spraying some WD40 where the pedal sticks. Lastly your little sueing the pants off Chevy rant will NEVER become a reality lol.

#333 of 337 Re: A Few Problems [cwcrombie] by rhtsdaughter

Feb 11, 2013 (10:20 am)

Replying to: cwcrombie (Oct 08, 2012 5:34 pm)
hi, I also have had problems with both my tires & the radio, which also goes blank. Not sure what to do because I bought my car used. Very sad. Will go back to Altima.

#334 of 337 Cobalt should be recalled by boopadoop1

Feb 17, 2013 (2:36 pm)

I have a 2008 chevy Cobalt bought new in Sept 2008. The very 1st winter check engine light came on but went out by the next day.I called the dealer and they told me because the light went out they could not check to see why the light came on. Now a few weeks ago we had temperatures below freezing for a week. My check engine light came on and stayed on.I paid $95 for a diagnostic and was told the secondary air valve was corroded shut and was rusted due to moisture in the system. I have a problem with the ignition turning but that is covered under the recall,however this problem is not covered estimate $550 So I email GM,they offer to pay for everything except $200 My argument is the car has less than 40k miles on it.Why does a part that corrodes so easily cost $500 to replace? So I leave.The very next day the temp rises above freezing and magically the check engine light goes out,and stays out. Two days later it's raining pretty hard and I am travelling down a steep hill.My brake light comes on and stays on for a few seconds,goes out,then the brake fluid low light just flashed briefly and goes out. I check the brake fluid and master cylinder is full. I report it to GM and my dealer.They insist my car has more problems.The next day the tire pressure low warning light comes on and stays on.I check the tire pressure,and it's normal.I go to a local gas station to check tire pressure but their pump is malfunctioning.Go back next day. Check pressure,it's normal and as soon as temp outside rises above freezing,pressure low light goes out.I think my car has a sensor problem that occurs when the temp drops below freezing. GM will keep their offer to pay $300 of the $500 original estimate,but I may be paying $300 for something that isn't broken! I think GM should recall the Cobalt. Too many issues. I still owe 5k on a vehicle that's trying to nickel and dime me to death and it has less than 40k miles on it! speakers take turns working and not working when I had it 2 yrs.

#335 of 337 Re: A Few Problems [rhtsdaughter] by boopadoop1

Feb 17, 2013 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: rhtsdaughter (Feb 11, 2013 10:20 am)
My stereo speakers take turns on which ones want to work,front to back left to right.Right now the only speaker working is the left rear speaker. GM stopped making this car for a reason,and now I'm beginning to understand why!

#336 of 337 Re: Chevy Cobalt 2007 SUCKS [imidazol97] by dumdonn

Feb 17, 2013 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Feb 22, 2012 9:58 am)
I sued gm and the dealer both denied but settled oout of court. got all my expenses plus a few more dollars. will never buy anothe rgm product. no quality control or inspection at factory. gm just rolls them out and hope for best. enough complaints then recall otherwise all repairs on your own.

#337 of 337 Re: Chevy Cobalt 2007 SUCKS [dumdonn] by imidazol97

Feb 17, 2013 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: dumdonn (Feb 17, 2013 3:31 pm)
>I sued gm and the dealer
 
What was the court name and location and the names on the suit? This would be interesting to see the claims that GM and the dealer settled on. Case/docket number? Attorney name? or did you use small claims?

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