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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Cobalt continued to carry the torch first lit by the 2005 model year. To be clear, that torch is burning bright with widespread power steering issues, electrical curiosities and a dangerous ignition switch defect which led to a massive recall by GM. This isn’t a great torch to carry.
The 2006 added it’s own special flare with gas leaks due to cracks in the “return portion of the modular reservoir assembly.” A recall of 2006 Cobalts was issued to fix the problem, but only to vehicles sold in or current registered in Arizona and Nevada, leaving other owners to pay for repairs themselves.
Between this car stalling while driving, giving owners fits with power steering failure and having it be a potential tinderbox because of gas leaks, we felt we had no other option than to award it our “Avoid Like the Plague” badge.
10.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $0
- Average Mileage:
- 76,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- check the wiring on the drivers side floor (left) (1 reports)
lights problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
two years ago I paid 160.00 to fix my 3rd brake light that didn't work @ all. On google I found someone that knew how to fix my problem boy I was taken for 160.00 to fix or should I say pick the wires up off the floor and separate them. The wires are where you rest your left foot when driving on the floor upper part there are wires separate them and your light should go on.
Is there any honest mechanic?
What a relief didn't cost a cent.
Barbara
- Barbara P., Manchester, NH, US