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CarComplaints.com Notes: The Cobalt was introduced to replace two of Chevy’s smaller cars, the Cavalier and Prizm. But the compact’s fresh start that Chevy was hoping for was riddled with issues, most notably widespread power steering failure.

The power steering failed so often that GM was forced to issue a recall in March, 2010. Great, but what about other problems like the key getting stuck in the ignition or all the other electrical demons this car possesses?

And, oh yes — then there’s the terribly dangerous issue where the Cobalt randomly shuts off while driving. As it turns out, that problem is related to GM’s massive 2014 recall for a dangerous ignition switch defect. A recall that eventually ballooned to 2.6 million vehicles in one of the automotive industry’s biggest scandals.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
15,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 062014

Cobalt LS

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This problem started on the drivers side. It has happened on both sides now. It has caused 2 other than myself to slice our fingers thus causing surprised bleeding to show up on the interior. Blood stains.. forget it !!

Update from Mar 10, 2019: I as well as friends have cut their fingers on this very problem. Pretty bad when a lady friend cuts their finger and bleeds on their sunday dress !! That's a bit embarrassing to say the least.

Cheap idea for Chevy.

- Edward L., Tucker, US

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