Three problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2008 Cobalt.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the upon turning ignition key in the ignition the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was towed to the tim lally Chevrolet dealer (440-232-2000, 24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, OH 44128) where the technician was unable to complete a diagnostic test but stated that the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to investigate as a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 13,000.
My car shut down while driving for the second time since June 25, 2014. This time it restarted and I was told to take it to the gm dealership which fixed it before. The engine control module was replaced in July and now the problem was the module connectors. Both of which I had to pay for the costly repairs. Gm doesn't care unless there is a death with these cars shutting down while you are driving them. I was told gm would not stand behind any of the repair costs because I had a high mileage vehicle. At what mileage should you expect a gm car to start shutting down while you are driving? I wasn't given that information when I bought the vehicle new. The 59 cent ignition switch is not the only problem shutting down gm vehicles. I have had to pay over $500. 00 to repair the other parts that they say are shutting my vehicle down while driving. I have incurred too much money to fix a vehicle that is not safe to drive and has electrical problems. I will also loose money when trading it because of this history of the vehicle. Make gm do something about these unsafe vehicles.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 mph the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600. Pmb.