You are here: Forums Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt: Stopping Short Problem

Chevrolet Cobalt: Stopping Short Problem

23 messages,  Last post on Jun 09, 2009 at 11:35 PM

You are in the Chevrolet Cobalt Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Cobalt, Car Safety, Electrical, Coupe, Sedan

Messages Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#19 of 23 Misc Problems by dft56 May 29, 2009 (4:16 am)
I had bought my 2007 chevy cobalt new and since have had some problems with it. Starting with the minor...the seatbelt wouldn't retract and was fixed. At 12,000 miles the battery had dead cells and wouldn't start. At 14,000 miles i noticed a banging in the front end while going over bumps in the road..railroad tracks etc. The problem was fixed by GM putting new parts on the front end with the only reason by GM mechanic (bad parts). Well now at 16,000 miles the same problem arrived again...the banging in the front end..hope the warranty still covers it as i am taking it back to GM dealership for repairs. Think i made a mistake switching to GM. Had a Dodge Neon and started having problems around 78,000 miles...wonder if the Cobalt will even make it that far? I surely don't think so. Replies to this message: poncho167 (May 29, 2009 7:15 am) dft56 (May 29, 2009 7:38 am) pa356228 (Jun 09, 2009 11:35 pm)
#20 of 23 Re: Misc Problems [dft56] by poncho167 May 29, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: dft56 (May 29, 2009 4:16 am) Engine wise you probably have the best engine on the market so the longevity will be there with that Ecotec. Replies to this message: dft56 (May 29, 2009 7:38 am) pa356228 (Jun 09, 2009 11:35 pm)
#21 of 23 Re: Misc Problems [poncho167] by dft56 May 29, 2009 (7:38 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (May 29, 2009 7:15 am) The engine i know is a good one from what i've read on it...the rest is what i wonder about...only 16,000 on it and to have these problems? Not a good thing. Replies to this message: pa356228 (Jun 09, 2009 11:35 pm)
#22 of 23 Re: Stopping Short Problem [ladyme] by pa356228 Jun 09, 2009 (10:57 pm)
Replying to: ladyme (Oct 12, 2006 9:26 am) Is your cobalt an automatic or Stick Shift? because if it is a stick shift, it could be the clutch. Meaning that either you are letting go the clutch pedal too soon when the streetlight turns green and you are trying to rush the traffic. Just by letting go the clutch pedal too soon will stall the engine and cause it shutdown leaving the radio on (safety feature)   Of course, my question is dumb and is a bad question to ask. If your cobalt is automatic, then you are having about the same problem I am having. I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS black sedan-automatic with now 57,138 m, after 50,000 miles, my cobalt has the tensionsity of wanting to stall or shutdown at a streetlight on red, but it doesn't. That's only with the defrosters or foggers on, though. My ignition key is not on a key chain, so it's not the weight. Although, I have never change the fuel filter, yet. Before November 2009, I will have to get my car service.
#23 of 23 Re: Misc Problems [dft56] by pa356228 Jun 09, 2009 (11:35 pm)
Replying to: dft56 (May 29, 2009 7:38 am) My 2006 Cobalt LS, was in a Showroom before I brought it, never had any problems until after 50,000 miles, I had to do some minor repairs on it, next step is the fuel filter, and brakes.   One thing good about it is the gas milage which consumes 34mpg/hwy 27mpg/city and also, never had to buy brakes for my car since I brought it, of course now the brakes are starting to squeek. I'm a 18wheeler truck driver and know all about brake fading and using brake procedures properly.   Don't wonder about too much, my friend had a cobalt two door, and the transmission went within 5,000 miles after buying it brand new, front struts were bad, headgasket cracked, A/C didn't want to work half of the times, again only less than 5,000 miles on it, brand new. So, my friend had to trade that cobalt in for another 2007 Chevy Cobalt two doors automatic. So, far no problems. 16,000 miles guess it is bad karma assuming the worst. Your in much better shape then the friend were. In the world, glass is half full.

Messages Page 3 of 3 1 2 3 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt: Stopping Short Problem