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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.
10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $1,750
- Average Mileage:
- 93,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced engine (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
We have one problem after another with this car. Rod flew through engine. Other problems before and after.
- Kevin H., Lewis Center, OH, US