Starter problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Two problems related to starter have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2005 Cobalt.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2014

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter and fuel pump failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

2 Starter problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2005

The ignition holding the starter key is too lose. On three occasions simply brushing the key chain with my leg was enough to turn the car off causing loss of power to the car. The auto dealer said that there is nothing they can do to decrease this danger.




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