10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
49 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
30 / 5
Average Mileage:
65,496 miles

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problem #2

Aug 182006

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,390 miles
: the contact stated the steering shaft was replaced twice due to a rattling noise heard when going over bumps in the road. The steering shaft was last replaced was 8-11-06 but the rattling noise continued. When the steering wheel was turned to either side, a grinding noise was also heard. The rear bushings were replaced once due to the vehicle bouncing all over the road. Soon after, there was a grinding noise heard when the vehicle was put into reverse. The dealership was alerted.

- Middle Grove, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 102005

Cobalt

  • miles
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt power steering light came on while driving and consumer lost control of vehicle. The dealer replaced the steering module.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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