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#86 of 107 I wish I would've read these before my son bought a 2005 Cobalt by bzinkc Jan 16, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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? Replies to this message: allenlynn (Jan 17, 2009 10:25 am)
#87 of 107 Re: I wish I would've read these before my son bought a 2005 Cobalt [bzinkc] by allenlynn Jan 17, 2009 (10:25 am)
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
#88 of 107 Lets do something about it! by humphrey_mc Jan 18, 2009 (2:13 pm)
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 Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jan 23, 2009 4:38 pm) humphrey_mc (Jan 25, 2009 7:29 pm) poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:47 am)
#89 of 107 Re: Lets do something about it! [humphrey_mc] by poncho167 Jan 23, 2009 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: humphrey_mc (Jan 18, 2009 2:13 pm) What is your electrical issue that needs a recall? Replies to this message: humphrey_mc (Jan 25, 2009 7:29 pm) poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:47 am)
#90 of 107 Re: Lets do something about it! [poncho167] by humphrey_mc Jan 25, 2009 (7:29 pm)
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. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:47 am)
#91 of 107 Re: Lets do something about it! [humphrey_mc] by poncho167 Feb 02, 2009 (10:47 am)
Replying to: humphrey_mc (Jan 25, 2009 7:29 pm) Yes, that sounds like a recall safety issue.
#92 of 107 key broke, removed car want start by cochise1962 Feb 02, 2009 (1:25 pm)
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?
#93 of 107 by humphrey_mc Feb 02, 2009 (6:30 pm)
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.
#94 of 107 Re: cobalt 06 [cmtracy] by denise70 May 14, 2009 (5:03 am)
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? Replies to this message: poncho167 (May 15, 2009 7:09 am) denise70 (May 16, 2009 2:21 pm) poncho167 (May 21, 2009 3:00 pm) cmtracy (May 21, 2009 4:09 pm)
#95 of 107 Re: cobalt 06 [denise70] by poncho167 May 15, 2009 (7:09 am)
Replying to: denise70 (May 14, 2009 5:03 am) Have you spoke with your dealers service department? The ignition issue is a known issue for the first few years. Your ignition switch probably needs to be replaced. Also, don't hang a lot of keys on your ignition key because the weight will mess things up. Replies to this message: denise70 (May 16, 2009 2:21 pm) poncho167 (May 21, 2009 3:00 pm)

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