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:
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- Average Mileage:
- 125,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
windows / windshield problem
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I have had to put sealant around the seal at the lower right corner. It has to be replaced at least every year after summer.
Update from Mar 10, 2019: mine has leaked since 95,000.
they say its typical.. of a car this age and with this mileage.
I remember driving cars till they rusted down to the ground and this never happened with this
cobalt 2005. They should be in the dump. Not recycle.
- Edward L., Tucker, US