Structure Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 123 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (86 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet Cobalt


Recently reported Structure problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

The Body problem

Internal mechanism of the driver-side door handle broke and the door would not open from the inside. Tne dealership confirmed that the inside door ah glue is broken. The cable retainer snapped apart and the cable cannot stay connected. This might be available for inspection.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the pipes connected to the manifold were rusted and had detached.   Read details...

The Door problem

Door handle won't open from the inside of driver side. I have to roll down my window to open it. This has happened before inside and out when I was under warranty. As well as a whistling noise from my passenger vent and rattling windows. Supposedly this was all fixed.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

I have a 2005 Cobalt that has less then 70,000km on it and have recently been hearing a loud clunking coming from the front end of the car. I have just had a licensed mechanic look at the car and was informed that my front rear control arm bushings are completely gone and the car is now a hazard   Read details...

The Paint problem

The steering wheel keeps locking. There are times that I get stranded and have to have someone pick me up because o cannot get the steering wheel to unlock. This has been going on for about sbout as long as I owned the car. This happens when car is in stationary position.   Read details...




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