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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:
- 103,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- wait it out:( (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
This car has had one problem after another. First door locks would engage and disengage on their own. Don't know what that was all about it just stopped doing it on its own. Then ignition would get stuck with my key still caught in the ignition, i would have to leave my keys in the ignition! I got online and found out that there was an override switch to release my key so I was able to get my keys out but the ignition still hangs every time. Now the stupid thing just decides on its own when it wants to start or not. More of the not start! For the love of God this is why the American people have lost all confidence in American made vehicles. They wonder why they are losing money and cant sell anything without practically giving it away with incentives and low interest rates. I would just love it if a new vehicle that you buy would actually last longer than the loan that you have on it. Come on Chevy Buck Up and Fix this crap!!
- eades, Berea, KY, US