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Chevrolet Cobalt - Door Issues

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#9 of 80 Re: Chevrolet Cobalt - Door Issues [anya1229] by billizfun2

Aug 20, 2009 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: anya1229 (Dec 24, 2007 2:15 pm)
I have a 2007 Cobalt LS, 4-door (man lock). My issue is that first, my door handle on my drivers door snapped off. I had to open the door by pulling the left over piece of plastic out. Then, if that wasn't enough... the door will not stay closed. After awhile, I could get the door to finally stay shut, but then most days it will not. I had to bungee-cord the door in order to stay shut. My friend and I were able to take out the part, clean it up, lube it up, and reinstall... It seemed to work for awhile but now it will not stay closed at all. Worst part of all, my rear door on the same driver's side is doing the same. My children ride in car seats and it was lucky that I was just pulling out of my driveway when their door flew open. I tried to close it but again it did the same as my front door.
 
Clearly there is an issue with these door locks and a major recall should be done. If it were somebody else, they could have lost a child flying out of the back seat because the door wouldn't stay closed.
 
If anyone has a solution to this.. please add me to your list!

#10 of 80 Re: Chevrolet Cobalt - Door Issues [anya1229] by jenn25

Sep 14, 2009 (12:11 pm)

Replying to: anya1229 (Dec 24, 2007 2:15 pm)
ok so kinda the same thing with my car... i have and 06 cobalt ss... just happened to me today. my key wouldnt come out of my so i slamed it into park and the key came out but my door wont open now... from outside or inside... anyone have a problem like that

#11 of 80 Door issues by fender81

Jan 23, 2010 (4:10 pm)

I have an '06 Coablt LT and the same thing happened to me today. I went to the dealer to see if I could ask them what it might be (I'm out of warranty). The service guy said that he had another vehicle (not sure if it was a Cobalt) that had the same issue yesterday. The inside and outside door handles wouldn't work. They ended up replacing the latch on that vehicle. I guess it's the latch assembly or something.

#12 of 80 Re: Door issues [fender81] by sarahcmg

Mar 04, 2010 (11:24 am)

Replying to: fender81 (Jan 23, 2010 4:10 pm)
I have a 2006 Cobalt and the driver door won't open. The lock goes up and down but the door stays shut. I was told it was going to cost appro $1200 to fix it so I've just been climbing over the passenger seat to get in and out. I'm wondering if so many people are having this issue why hasn't there been a recall?

#13 of 80 Re: Door issues [sarahcmg] by imidazol97

Mar 04, 2010 (11:28 am)

Replying to: sarahcmg (Mar 04, 2010 11:24 am)
Unless there's some kind of body damage from an accident, it couldn't cost that much to replace the door lock itself.
 
Were you at a dealer?
 
I'd check at a body shop. They're used to taking doors apart to repair metal damage.
 
And check at another dealership. And at an independent shop.

#14 of 80 Re: Door issues [imidazol97] by sarahcmg

Mar 04, 2010 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: imidazol97 (Mar 04, 2010 11:28 am)
Thanks for the reply. It was at a dealership and they said the reason it would cost so much was that they would have to destroy the door panel because they can't remove it because they can't open the door. I will take your advice and get quotes from other repair shops.

#15 of 80 Re: Door issues [sarahcmg] by moparbad

Mar 04, 2010 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: sarahcmg (Mar 04, 2010 1:02 pm)
Find a reputable body shop and they can open the door and repair it without destroying the door. Consider finding a differerent dealer or private repair shop for future repairs and maintenance for your car, the answer the dealership provided you indicates incompetence or dishonesty.
 
Reporting the problem to NHTSA is free and if this is a widespread problem and a recall is necessary in the future you could possibly be reimbursed for repair costs.
NHTSA

#16 of 80 door issues by queenprincessb

Apr 07, 2010 (4:42 am)

I have 2006 Cobalt. The door locks and unlocks but the door won't open. I can tell that the door latch is either stuck or in a weird position by the way the handles on inside and outside have no resistance. It has happened several times over the past year. Just last night it happened, it starts with the door not closing (appears latch is in a closed position), I fiddle with the lock and get the door shut, but it won't open back up. Tonight, I unlocked my driver's side door with my key (cause my remote battery is dead, go figure), then unlocked the passenger door, crawled over the seat, locked and unlocked the door from the passenger side (cause the lock button on my door keypad is not working either, go figure)LOL, then left my doors unlocked, started the car, started driving forward and wala! I heard the door latch catch or unstick it's self. When this happens to me I just keep finding different ways to try to get it unstuck. I have discovered that it is the door latch, and if I catch it before I get the door shut I can move the latch in the door into an open position for it to be able to catch and maybe avoid the problem for the time being. I have sprayed the latch with WD40, but I don't think that's it's only issue. Good Luck!! I will eventually figure it out.

#17 of 80 Re: door issues [queenprincessb] by gmcustsvc

Apr 07, 2010 (7:18 am)

Replying to: queenprincessb (Apr 07, 2010 4:42 am)
Hello,
I am from GM Customer Service. I would recommend taking the vehicle to the dealership to get the problem fixed. That way you don't have to worry about the lock anymore. Thank you,
Mariah GM Customer Service

#18 of 80 Re: door issues [gmcustsvc] by moparbad

Apr 08, 2010 (5:54 am)

Replying to: gmcustsvc (Apr 07, 2010 7:18 am)
Mariah,
 
Have you read post #12 and #14?
 
What is your recommendation to solve this issue?

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