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Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problems

107 messages,  Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 10:35 AM

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#85 of 107
by cmtracy
Jan 14, 2009 (5:39 pm)
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Hi, I printed out all my pages of the website last year regarding 05 and 06 Cobalts as part of my Lemon Law lawsuit, the attorney told me that GM "paid attention" to Edmunds. com with all my service calls attached. So I disagree with that they don't pay attention, they just don't want to admit it to the consumers that they sell a bad product. I loved my cobalt too but then when I was almost killed in it on an icey highway, i hated it. I guess every state varies with Lemon Law attorneys but I did not have to pay a dime, I had a great paper trail, taking off from work, arguing with service manager and my Edmunds.com paperwork so it did help.
Please don't make a judgement until you research your rights with the Lemon Law in your state. Edmunds.com made a big impact for me, per my atttorney.
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I wish I would've read these before my son bought a 2005 Cobalt by bzinkc
Jan 16, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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My son just purchased a 2005 Cobalt. He drove it to work the first day he had it (yesterday) and when he was getting out of the car, the key was stuck in the ignition. He just left it in there, and when he got off work he got in his car to head home, and the dang thing wouldn't start. It is at the dealership as I am writing this. The dealership is telling us that the modules may be burned.(?) Anyone care to ballpark the cost of fixing that?
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Re: I wish I would've read these before my son bought a 2005 Cobalt [bzinkc] by allenlynn
Jan 17, 2009 (10:25 am)
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Replying to: bzinkc (Jan 16, 2009 12:12 pm)

I hope the Cobalt came with the month bumper to bumper warranty. I had trouble with lights coming on in the dash(see one of my other posts) and they was replacing a speed control valve and it doing the same thing, they replaced the ignition switch, which was considered faulty. I bought this car a certified preowned car and it was covered by warranty, but the parts and labor on car was about $70.00.So far, knock on wood and God look after and protect my daughter in her car, nothing has happened since. Tammy
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Lets do something about it! by humphrey_mc
Jan 18, 2009 (2:13 pm)
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Hello friends. I have been having problems with my car too. I am not under warranty and can not afford to take my car to the shop every time this happens (car shuts down.) I have found the U.S Department of Transportation's website for Defects and Recalls. You can file a complaint in less than two minutes. Hopefully, if there are enough complaints, we might see some action and less people will be put in danger with these faulty cars. Please go this site to file a complaint on the electric issues with the Cobalt:
 
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm
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Re: Lets do something about it! [humphrey_mc] by poncho167
Jan 23, 2009 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: humphrey_mc (Jan 18, 2009 2:13 pm)

What is your electrical issue that needs a recall?
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Re: Lets do something about it! [poncho167] by humphrey_mc
Jan 25, 2009 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Jan 23, 2009 4:38 pm)

My car was shutting off in the middle of driving. The engine would still run but it would jump like I was poorly shifing a manual (my car is an automatic.) My car's gauges would shut off and the display would read "Low Fuel" and "Power Steering." This was happening several times a day and then my car was starting to not start in the mornings. I have taken it to my wonderful mechanic and had the ignition switch replaced. No problems since but very hard to diagnose.
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Re: Lets do something about it! [humphrey_mc] by poncho167
Feb 02, 2009 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: humphrey_mc (Jan 25, 2009 7:29 pm)

Yes, that sounds like a recall safety issue.
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key broke, removed car want start by cochise1962
Feb 02, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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I have an 2005 cobalt. the key broke off in the ignition and it has been removed, but the car want start. Is there a safety device or a way to reset the switch or device?
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by humphrey_mc
Feb 02, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I think you will have to get the ignition switch replaced. I had mine done about a week ago. It only cost $120 for part and labor. Unfortunately for me, my car still shuts off when driving.
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Re: cobalt 06 [cmtracy] by denise70
May 14, 2009 (5:03 am)
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Replying to: cmtracy (Dec 25, 2007 6:25 am)

Hello cmtracy, I am having the same problems with my 06 Cobalt. When I back up, the car shuts off, when i stop in traffic, and if I press on the brakes too hard the car will shut off. I am lucky it cranks back up. A guy that work with my mom, he has an 06 Cobalt and his car is doing the same thing. My sister have an 06 and her key keep getting stuck in the ignition and just the other day her engine light came on but went off. What is there for us to do? Do we need to file a class action against GM?

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