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Don't Buy a Cobalt

30 messages,  Last post on Mar 22, 2011 at 2:53 PM

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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Cobalt, Car Warranties, Fuel System, Steering, Coupe, Sedan

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#12 of 30 2006 cobalt by jhurt612

Jan 10, 2010 (11:21 am)

I bought a 2006 chevy cobalt 20,000 miles, last year and have had nothing but problems with it. It first started with, just a week after I had it, both of my head lights blowing at the same time. That is really no big deal. It happens. But then, I started having the problems with the key getting stuck. My friend at the dealership cleaned the shifter and put something in the switch and I haven't had anymore problems with that. But, then the steering column went up. I had that fix. Then the car started stalling and I lost reverse. (transmission) I haven't taken it to the shop yet. Not quite sure if I still want the car. It has been nothing but trouble and I've only had it for a year...

#13 of 30 buy a cobalt but not the one i have by nevbc73an

Mar 25, 2010 (3:38 pm)

In a way I know what you mean. For I to have purchased a Cobalt that is a big problem child. It has all the warrantys but how many time dose one need to use them.
It was a pre-owned so I got someone else problems. The one I have is a 2009 LT and at time of purchase only had 19700.
By 20000 the steering shaft had snaped, by 20090 a problem with the airbag light, by 20100 relized was only getting 16 MPG. By 20200 had exhaust fumes coming in when I would use heater,by 22240 all lights would turn off and then come back on when ever I would hit a bump in the road.
The car has been back many times and will keep going back until the problem is fixed.
I like the Cobalt very much I just don't like all the problems.
Today it went back once againg for the exhaust fumes and this time another bandage was placed on the problem by drilling holes in the heater and installing deoderizer.
Well if you can not fix the problem cover it up.

#14 of 30 Poor service by moparbad

Mar 26, 2010 (9:42 am)

From your post I would conclude the service department is as defective or more defective than the problems on your Cobalt.
 
Consider a different dealer.

#15 of 30 Re: Poor service [moparbad] by nevbc73an

Mar 26, 2010 (8:13 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Mar 26, 2010 9:42 am)
That is the second dealer.

#16 of 30 Re: buy a cobalt but not the one i have [nevbc73an] by dispencer2

May 03, 2010 (11:45 am)

Replying to: nevbc73an (Mar 25, 2010 3:38 pm)
The only problem I've had with my 09 (bought it in Sept 08 and it has 13,000 miles on it now) has been a door rattle and noisy steering when going over bumps. GM replaced something twice in the electric steering and it is ok so far. It is an 1LT Coupe and gets 36-42 mpg on the road and around 23-25 in town.

#17 of 30 security system disconnect by octavian

May 21, 2010 (3:44 pm)

I hate machines beeping at me, so obviously my cobalt security system has got to go. Using the manual you can play around with it but nothing serious.
To be clear I don't want to hear my horn unless I press the horn button on the steering wheel.
Possible?

#18 of 30 Re: buy a cobalt but not the one i have [nevbc73an] by crvdude1

Jul 13, 2010 (11:37 am)

Replying to: nevbc73an (Mar 25, 2010 3:38 pm)
"Today it went back once again for the exhaust fumes and this time another bandage was placed on the problem by drilling holes in the heater and installing deodorizer. "
 

Seriously? The carbon monoxide will kill you.

#19 of 30 Cobalt Dependability by dispencer2

Jul 25, 2010 (5:36 pm)

I just went in for the power steering motor recall. I haven't had other problems except for two steering columns. I have 16,800 miles on my 09 and will buy a GM Protection Plan that will cover me for 6 years and 60,000 miles then I'll get rid of the car. I can't afford $800 for a steering column out of warranty or the other things people have written about. I wanted a neat looking inexpensive coupe that got good gas mileage and got one but perhaps I should have bought a Hyundai or Nissan Altima. Has anybody bought a Cobalt and had good luck with it reliability-wise?

#20 of 30 Does or has any one else experienced these problems? by jenndollins23

Jul 30, 2010 (10:45 am)

2008 Chevy Cobalt 73,000 miles
 
Does or has any one else experienced these problems?
 
Previous problems that I have had resolved already:
1.Front passenger window sounded like it was letting air in and made a whistling sound while driving down the road. Well, after going into the shop 3 times the issue was finally fixed.
2.Key kept getting stuck in the ignition. Took it in and they had to replace the gearbox. Took one time to figure out the issue and get it fixed.
 
Current problems:
1.Info button on steering wheel does not work when my headlights are on.
2.When I am turning the volume up or down on the steering wheel sometimes it will change the radio channel.
3.Unlocks and locks it self while being turned off and parked.
4.At a steady speed driving down the road it while just down shift.
5.Both mirrors on my sun visor the clips broke. I was not over using them either.
6.Transmission jerks when it shifts between 30-55 mph.
7.The clips on my mirrors on sun visor broke. I did not over use them.
8.No for sure, how long this issue has been happening just made aware of it today. When I pulled up to park at work a bunch of employees were setting at the break tables in front of me. I got out of my car and they said, “There is something wrong with your car, when you turn it off it let out a big cloud of smoke!” I was in shock it was not over heating nor is any of my fluids low.
 
I suppose I need to take it in the shop but it is so frustrating trying to find a vehicle to borrow to drive while mine is in the shop. In addition, they always say uhhh we could not get it to do any of those things. Now after reading all of these posts and doing research this scares me.

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