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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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#23 of 30 Re: Does or has any one else experienced these problems? [sharkman1] by jenndollins23

Jul 30, 2010 (11:54 am)

Replying to: sharkman1 (Jul 30, 2010 11:45 am)
Thanks. It is an automatic though does that make any difference.
 
I also for got to mention that when I go to take off it is very hesitant and seems like it doesn't want to go or cannot pull its self.

#24 of 30 cobalt praise by gmcbuicktech

Jul 31, 2010 (7:58 am)

i have 07 cobalt 42,000 miles i work at gm dealer and master certified gm and ase technician.mine is great no problems so far 30plus mpg interstate 27-29 normal roads. make sure the service department being used cares about wat they do to your car. that makes a big difference in return problems. maintenance is the most important and it really is a cheap car compared to other cars in its class,if u treat ur car bad it,ll leave u hangin, talk to the tech workin on your car {dont act like u know everything)thats the worst thing u can do to a service tech. make sure ur complaint is understood and figure out if he likes what he does for aliving if hes only fixing your car for a paycheck better off finding you a differnt place to take it. that makes a big differnce in the dependability of your car or any car

#25 of 30 Seats Pilling Again by dispencer2

Aug 23, 2010 (6:47 pm)

The seat on my 09 Coupe LT is now starting to wear and pill again. It has already been recovered with original fabric under warranty. Has anyone else had this seat wear problem. The car only has 16k miles on it and I wear normal clothes.

#26 of 30 Re: Seats Pilling Again [dispencer2] by chuck2011

Oct 03, 2010 (9:02 am)

Replying to: dispencer2 (Aug 23, 2010 6:47 pm)
Stick with a Honda or a Toyota...you cannot go wrong with either. After all these years GM still cannot deliver a competent small car that will last...what the heck is going on?

#27 of 30 Re: Seats Pilling Again [chas_w] by imidazol97

Oct 04, 2010 (6:20 am)

Replying to: chuck2011 (Oct 03, 2010 9:02 am)
>GM still cannot deliver a competent small car that will last
 
I see.
 
So they should buy a Corolla with steering problems? Really cheap interior? Odd placement of the steering wheel relative to the seat?
 
Or should they buy a Civic with the engine block leaks? And other problems known on the various discussion groups for both cars. The regulars respond with "Oh, yeah. That's a known problem"?
 
It's nice that you love your Honda. All cars have some problems sometimes the owners cause the problems in various ways.

#28 of 30 Cobalt's Lack of Dependability by willz7565

Jan 24, 2011 (1:47 pm)

I bought a new 2007 cobalt before starting college because I wanted something dependable and good on gas. All was good until at about 50,000 miles I kept hearing a clunk coming from the front of the car when I hit speed bumps. Turns out its the front control arm bushings, and stabalizer bar. Turns out this is a VERY common problem with Cobalts but there will not be a recall because its not a safety issue. Try to be a good American and buy Domestic = Screwed!!!

#29 of 30 Re: Cobalt's Lack of Dependability [willz7565] by gmcustsvc

Feb 08, 2011 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: willz7565 (Jan 24, 2011 1:47 pm)
willz7565,
Recalls are not formed based on if they are safety issues. GM monitors the complaints from customers to customer assistance. This is how they discover widespread problems. I am unsure of how common this problem is or what is the cause of it. The service department at your dealer would be a good resource for this information.
Christina
GM Customer Service

#30 of 30 Rattling Drivers Door by dispencer2

Mar 22, 2011 (2:53 pm)

I've had my 2009 coupe into the dealer twice for this rattling or buzzing noise inside the driver's door when on a macadam surface. I'm about to try and take the door panel off and jam insulation material inside. Does anyone know how the door panel comes off? It looks different than the ones that use the removal tool to pull out the plastic pieces that hold the panel on. Do I use a flat putty knife?

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