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.
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle exhibited an unusual metal to metal noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where they both were unable to duplicate or locate a failure. The dealer was informed of the failure and advised the contact that the failure was potentially caused by the rack and pinion needing replacement. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 52,432 and the current mileage was 52,797.
- Carldell, OH, USA
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- Carldell, OH, USA