2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,879 miles

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problem #8

May 222015

Cobalt

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the electrical system failed to function. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond when depressed. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that a transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #7

Sep 092015

Cobalt

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact started the vehicle and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was then placed in reverse and the brakes and steering wheel failed to function. The vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal. In addition, power steering warning indicator de-illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. The VIN was not available.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #6

Sep 172013

Cobalt

  • miles
While driving along in my Cobalt, suddenly, without warning, the engine power dropped off and the vehicle basically came to a stop in busy traffic. This, (affecting power steering, speed, control and stability),but, .. most importantly !!,.. severely threatened the safety of vehicle occupants. It was all I could do to get out of harms way..(.. I was turning left, safely spacing oncoming traffic when this happened the 1st time..).!! very scary when cars are blasting toward you and the car won't respond as it should. This has happened many more times since that first encounter and at any time, without prior warning, it will put you in very hazardous, unsafe, dangerous and potentially deadly situations..!!!! nice engineering job GM...!!! (where's the common sense or forethought..??)

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #5

Jun 062014

Cobalt 4-cyl Diesel

  • 49,200 miles
On June 6 I was traveling on the highway going to my home with my family I was going about 40 miles. When I try to make a left turn the steering wheel got tight and when I try to stop I had to pull over to the side of the road I almost had an terrible accident my wife is still in shock. Thank god I did not wreak my car. Rite now I cant drive my car. I am very scared. I received a recall mail to fix my ignition switch but still waiting.I would like my steering and ignition to be fix. I will appreciate your cooperation on this matter [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #4

May 012014

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • miles
I have a Chevy Cobalt lt 2010. I got it used with 40000 miles on last year. I was in my car driving back home from school. All the sudden I smelled gas or burned oil. It is happening every once a while but I never paid attention to it. I pulled over. I turned my car off and I turned it back on in some couple minutes. Also it takes me a while to switch the gear when I am in the highway. The brakes also are not working as I am pushing them hard. They have a delay to stop my car. I did not know anything about the Chevy Cobalt recall. When I got the notification letter from GM I realized that I should report these issues that have been constantly happening to my car. I am student. I do really need my car for my daily commute. I am going to ask GM to rent a car for me until the part gets fixed. However, even after this car gets fixed I am thinking that this car is not reliable to drive any more. I am not really feeling safe driving this car. I have heard that there have been some accidents due to the engine ignition issues and other issues regarding to this car. I am really scared about driving my car again, even if this gets fixed.

- Blacksburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 192014

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
Chevy Cobalt 2010 less than 40,000 miles. Transmission went out without any warning.

- Chicago , IL, USA

problem #2

Sep 052012

Cobalt

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the transmission failed. The contact stated that he had to coast to the side of the road and restart the engine. The vehicle then functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lincoln University, PA, USA

problem #1

Aug 142012

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 54,000 miles
The little orange piece of plastic "shift indicator" that says what gear I'm in broke. And for a 2 year old car it should not have as its in a sealed enclosure. GM says I'm on my own because bumper to bumper warranty is expired.

- Ontario, CA, USA