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Chevrolet Cobalt - Door Issues

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#35 of 80 Door issues, everything issues!! by cchall

Oct 05, 2010 (3:06 pm)

This is more than the door lock switch. I have a 2005 Cobalt and a year and a half ago my door locks did the same thing, locked and unllocked by themselves, my car started dying when idling and things just went from bad to worse...we ended up replacing the body control module and it helped with everything, we also replaced several other parts before the BCM trying to fix this problem...well here we are again not even two years later and it is all happening over again...the VERY SAME problems!!! SO frustrating, I just got my power steering back and now this again! Going to fix and SELL it and never by another Chevy as long as I live! So disappointing, it used to be such a great product...

#36 of 80 Re: Door issues, everything issues!! [cchall] by gmcustsvc

Oct 06, 2010 (12:45 pm)

Replying to: cchall (Oct 05, 2010 3:06 pm)
Hello Cchall,
I apologize that you have had concerns with your vehicle. Do you currently have the vehicle at the dealership? Do you currently have a case with GM? If so, what is the case number? Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#37 of 80 Re: Door issues, everything issues!! [gmcustsvc] by laurence1983

Oct 06, 2010 (7:10 pm)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Oct 06, 2010 12:45 pm)
Nope they had the chance and a second chance now I reported them.

#38 of 80 Re: Door issues, everything issues!! [laurence1983] by gmcustsvc

Oct 07, 2010 (6:29 am)

Replying to: laurence1983 (Oct 06, 2010 7:10 pm)
Hello Laurence1983,
I apologize that you have had concerns with your vehicle. I can understand that you are frustrated with your situation. However, you can e-mail me if you change your mind. You can get my e-mail by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#39 of 80 Re: Door issues, everything issues!! [gmcustsvc] by cchall

Oct 07, 2010 (6:52 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Oct 06, 2010 12:45 pm)
No, I can't afford to get this fixed at the dealership...have spent way too much money on this car as it is! I am ordering the parts through the dealership but that is it...I also do not have a case with GM...when the whole power sterring thing happened I gave up on trying to talk to them as I had sent snail mail and email with no response to any of my concerns.

#40 of 80 Re: Door issues, everything issues!! [cchall] by gmcustsvc

Oct 07, 2010 (10:43 am)

Replying to: cchall (Oct 07, 2010 6:52 am)
Hello Cchall,
I am sorry that no one responded when you tried to contact them. If you would like to e-mail me your information I can get you in contact with an agent. I would need you to e-mail me your contact information, VIN, current mileage and dealership. You can get my e-mail by clicking on gmcustsvc. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#41 of 80 Cobalt Door Mechanism will not release by parkhurstp1

Feb 27, 2011 (8:12 am)

I have a 2006 two door Cobalt SS. I am experiencing a similar issue door with my driver side door. It originally would not close fully. I was able to get the door to finally close but now I can not get it to open. When I try from either the inside or outside handle it will not release. Any one have any clue how I could fix this issue? This is a major safety concern!!
 
To use the car I have to climb in from passenger side which is not very easy. I experienced the same problem on passenger side door last year this time but it fixed itself. Not sure if weather is a factor in this problem. Any one have any recommendations on how to get the latch to release so I might be able to get it fixed?

#42 of 80 Re: Cobalt Door Mechanism will not release [parkhurstp1] by parkhurstp1

Feb 28, 2011 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: parkhurstp1 (Feb 27, 2011 8:12 am)
I was able to get the door to open by soaking the inside with WD40 and also working the lock some but still experiencing the problem intermitent. Will need to get looked at. Any recommendations on parts I will need to order and replace. Service Dept at dealership say Striker maybe bad. I was told it should only take them less than an hour to replace. If I was to do myself what parts do I need?

#43 of 80 Re: Cobalt Door Mechanism will not release [parkhurstp1] by jrhott

Apr 28, 2011 (5:02 am)

Replying to: parkhurstp1 (Feb 27, 2011 8:12 am)
Did you ever get the door sticking problem resolved. Mine just started on my 2005 Cobalt.

#44 of 80 fixing the rough idling by deathcap

Jul 28, 2011 (1:12 pm)

I too have a problem with my passenger door opening im going to try lubing it to get it open so i can remove the panel and replace any shorted wires and such if not it seems ill have to cut into the panel damaging it. I looked online a new panel isnt too expensive. As for any1 with the idling issue and the car turning off, i had the same problem. To fix it all i had to do was clean the throttle body assembly which isnt too hard. The tools i used were a screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a tooth brush, and throttle body cleaner that i got at advanced ap. Make sure to not get the cleaner on the mass airflow sensor advanced also sells a seperate cleaner for the sensor cause that could be an issue. I just got in and under the throttle and cleaned it with the cleaner and toothbrush and my car is running fine. Just make sure not to get it on the sensor. I didnt clean the sensor but my car is running fine. Also make sure the fuel injector is clean. Ill post back if i can fix my door somehow.

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