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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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
52,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt accessories - interior problems

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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 192010

Cobalt LS 4.2L 4 Cllander

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

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

The horn goes off a lot when you open the doors, such as an alarm, loud very. I would not mind except my keyless remote I bought new does not work. Paid out money for nothing.

- Linda E., Clarksburg, WV, US

problem #1

Oct 252007

(reported on)

Cobalt LT 2.1L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

Ever since we bought this car, the horn has gone off at random times. It's not the alarm, its like someone is pressing and holding the horn down. There is no common circumstance that causes it. It could be summer, or winter. It could be wet or dry. It could be driving, idling, or parked. It happens when outside and in the garage. It is completely random. Sometimes it goes many months without doing it, only to do it 6 times in one trip. It has been to 2 different dealerships (still under warranty) and no one can figure out what is wrong. Of course, they have not replaced anything to see if a switch is bad or something. The most they have done is upgraded the computer firmware.

- rtaft, East Syracuse, NY, US

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