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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Cobalt was introduced to replace two of Chevy’s smaller cars, the Cavalier and Prizm. But the compact’s fresh start that Chevy was hoping for was riddled with issues, most notably widespread power steering failure.

The power steering failed so often that GM was forced to issue a recall in March, 2010. Great, but what about other problems like the key getting stuck in the ignition or all the other electrical demons this car possesses?

And, oh yes — then there’s the terribly dangerous issue where the Cobalt randomly shuts off while driving. As it turns out, that problem is related to GM’s massive 2014 recall for a dangerous ignition switch defect. A recall that eventually ballooned to 2.6 million vehicles in one of the automotive industry’s biggest scandals.

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,000 miles

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 302023

Cobalt

  • 68,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the contact attempted to open the driver's side door; however, the door failed to open. Additionally, the window failed to operate as needed. The contact had to exit the vehicle through the passenger's side door. The contact attempted to unlock the door from the outside however, the door failed to open. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #2

Oct 032017

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver's door failed to open. The contact had to climb over to the front passenger side to exit the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was in motion, the rear driver and passenger doors independently opened. The contact had to bungee cord the two rear doors to keep them from opening while driving. The vehicle was taken to mangino Buick GMC (1484 saratoga rd, ballston spa, NY 12020, (518) 885-5301), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 152015

Cobalt

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the front driver side door latch failed intermittently. After several attempts, the door was able to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Sainte Genevieve , MO, USA

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