Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 77 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (31 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (19 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Service esc light came on after car was parked overnight in garage. After car was driven 7 miles and engine turned off, lights did not come on. The next day, same process repeated. Read details...
The automatic headlights on the car do shut off intermittently. They also turn on by themselves sometimes when the car is parked and off. We have been stranded with a dead battery when this happens. This seems to be a common problem with the 2007 and newer Cobalts. Read details...
About two years ago the left turn signal quit working. I have to turn it on and when I have made my turn I have to flip it off myself or it does not go off. I believe this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, lamps, reflective devises and associated equipment. Read details...
Turn signals totally uncontrollable and/or inoperable before, during and after turning, engine light on continuous and not able to detect reasons, dealership rejected request to identify cause and effect of engine light, car making poping sounds, ignition switch recall not addressed. Read details...
The turn signal switch, that has a plastic finish, broke and cracked at the point that meets the steering column. My right side headlight went out, while I was driving in the dark going to work which is 10 miles on city streets . Read details...