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.
Problem originally with locks going up and down at random when driving. This went on for several weeks until I started car one morning in winter to clear windshield and opened back seat to put in my briefcase. When I closed the back door the locks started locking and unlocking and I had to wait for the driver's door to unlock in order to get in. Since I purchased the car used in 2010 and the car was out of warranty I went (unfortunately) to a local mechanic. Since I am a senior on a limited he was my best bet.
He replaced two sensors at the cost of $950. The sensors worked for about 2 days and then my remote stopped working. At the time I was so frustrated I left it. Now the power locks only operate from the drivers door. I manually lock when I get out and unlock with the key when I get in. Also, the car alarm starts to beep and if car is not started immediately the alarm sounds. If I try to access the car from the passenger door or open the trunk the alarm immediately sounds.
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Problem originally with locks going up and down at random when driving. This went on for several weeks until I started car one morning in winter to clear windshield and opened back seat to put in my briefcase. When I closed the back door the locks started locking and unlocking and I had to wait for the driver's door to unlock in order to get in. Since I purchased the car used in 2010 and the car was out of warranty I went (unfortunately) to a local mechanic. Since I am a senior on a limited he was my best bet.
He replaced two sensors at the cost of $950. The sensors worked for about 2 days and then my remote stopped working. At the time I was so frustrated I left it. Now the power locks only operate from the drivers door. I manually lock when I get out and unlock with the key when I get in. Also, the car alarm starts to beep and if car is not started immediately the alarm sounds. If I try to access the car from the passenger door or open the trunk the alarm immediately sounds.
- bfaulkner, Hamilton, Canada