Vehicle Shudder Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 6 problems related to vehicle shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the Cobalt.

1 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 10/21/2019

Traction, engine and wheels sensor light on. Hard shifting. Car shakes when braking. Engine runs rough and skips when idling. I've had brakes replaced and spark plugs. Have had all recalls repaired.

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2 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/26/2017

Car alarms power steering display comes on, car shakes, won't shift gears, was looked at , comp said lost connection to tmc trans modular control. While in motion.

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3 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/22/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph the vehicle started vibrated, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however the electrical system failed to function. The contact also stated that the accelerator failed to operate 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. Ah.

4 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 08/31/2014

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle began vibrating and the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the undercarriage. The contact was able to drive to the dealer after keeping the vehicle parked for approximately 30 minutes. In addition, once the air conditioning was activated to level three or higher, the vehicle would stall. It was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced and the master cylinder on the brakes was faulty. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,000.

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5 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 12/27/2013

While driving my Cobalt from anywhere between 10mph to 50mph multiple "ding" noises occur. Then any number of alert lights come on including; traction control, air bag, check engine, etc. . . There is a strange clicking noise that comes from somewhere in the dash. Also, along with these symptoms the transmission (auto trans) begins to shift very hard both up and down, car shudders as if it is going to stall when it comes to a near stop. The scariest and most dangerous part is that the car has experienced loss of power steering at speed and loss of braking control. Sometimes I have spent 5 minutes trying to get my key out of the ignition as well, and must forcefully move the transmission shift knob back and forth until the key turns free. This car is a danger, and despite having multiple recalls it is still unsafe to drive.

6 Vehicle Shudder problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering would become difficult to maneuver and the vehicle would vibrate violently. The power steering indicator illuminated. The failures occurred several times. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.




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