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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.

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really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
49,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical problems

electrical problem

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #2

May 012010

Cobalt LX V4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

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

The car is a 2005 which I purchased in 2007. About six months into it, went to get in car and it would not start. Replaced battery. All is well for a few months...the car is garage kept and well cared for...went to get in car, car wouldn't start...battery completly dead....replaced battery. I live in rural area, no close neighbors and I am ill. I need to get places like the doctor, or pharmacy. Once again....my battery (which is less than nine months old) is completly drained...dead...kaput. Had diagnostics ran, could not find a problem. Help.

- Yvonne B., Bardstown, KY, US

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problem #1

May 052009

Cobalt 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

Purchased the vehicle (used) in 2007 at 46,000. No problems until one morning it wouldn't start. Got a boost and proceeded to have battery checked; purchased new battery. Long story short, have purchased 4 new batteries over recent months. Took to Thronton Chevrolet for diagnostic; nothing turned up. Was told needed another new battery. Purchased battery and paid for diagnostic. PROBLEM PERSISTS: IF I DON'T DRIVE VEHICLE FOR A FEW HOURS, HAVE TO GET A BOOST! CAUSES ME TO BE LATE FOR WORK AND GIVES ME A BIG HEADACHE! TAKES MY INSURANCE COMPANY FOREVER TO SEND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE!

- Velvia C., Atlanta, GA, US

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