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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 108 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 88 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
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| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Feb 201261040 miC $350 | the wiring for all the lights run under the seats, in our winters in canada, we have alot of salt poured down, and inbetween the wet boots and salt, it ate through the wiring and i had no lights or anything. they replaced the wiring | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 2015150000 miUS $1500 | abs light, check engine light, still on I've taken it to two ASE certified mechanics. Have an appointment to take it to an auto electrical repair shop Sept.9th. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Mexico, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Oct 200760000 mi | Steering Column replaced. Defective original parts. Left strut replaced. New steering column installed. New left strut installed. | ||
| Dec 200767000 mi | Steering column, electronic power steering unit, and suspension parts defect. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Aug 2006 - Oct 2008 | |||
| Mar 200722000 mi | Passenger side rear door had a bad rattle. Turned out that one of the mounting bolts came loose. | ||
| Jul 200854000 mi | Brakes randomly engaged when driving. Turned out to be a rubber piece between the brake assembly and the engagement switch. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States May 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20066000 mi | Sunroof leak | ||
| Mar 200711000 mi | Leaking sun roof. | ||
| Apr 200713000 mi | Replaced glove box door due to damage and rattle. Also repaired leaking sunroof. This is the 4 time on the sunroof repair. The leak has not returned to date. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada - Mar 2008 | |||
| May 20077440 mi | Change power steering module | ||
| Mar 200812400 mi | Ignition module | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Dec 2006 - Feb 2009 | |||
| May 200820460 mi | Two worn out control links both passenger and driver side. Broken bushing passenger side | ||
| Sep 200824180 mi | Defective bushing on driver side. | ||
| Jan 2009 | Remote key fob failed, replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Aug 2007 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 200944000 miUS $7 | Passenger front side signal bulb stopped working because of a burned connector on the bulb. New bulb cost about $7 and 10-20 minutes to install. Very minor. | ||
| Jan 201052000 miUS $28 | Coolant thermostat broke. Pulled out old part put in new. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2006 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Jan 20066500 mi | right rear taillight replaced due to bad gasket letting it hold water | ||
| May 200825000 mi | Changing the oil I noticed the left front strut leaking, so I had my wife (wifes car) take it to dealer where it was purchased, they said nothing wrong with it, but tried to sell her tires. Made another appointment at another local Chevrolet dealer and they replaced both front struts under warranty while she waited. | ||
| Nov 200829000 mi | Steering felt loose, dealer ordered new steering column to be installed under warranty | ||
| Mar 201042333 miUS $175 | heater core sprung a leak and needed replaced. repair parts only available from dealer - took 1 day to get part shipped and 8 hrs shop labor to repair. replaced lower control arm bushings to stop clunking over every bump | ||
| Oct 201048000 miUS $400 | Suspension bushings worn out mechanic fixed that but mechanic also said steering shaft would also need replaced within 6 months said its a common defect in the chevy cobalt. So 2 weeks later we traded car in on a new 2010 Honda Civic | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Mar 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Nov 201157500 miUS $500 | The fuse box under the hood decided it didn't want to go to ground anymore. | ||
| Dec 201273000 miUS $755 | secondary air injection system failed. | ||
| Mar 201378000 miUS $450 | Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. | ||
| Dec 201386000 miUS $450 | wheel bearing failure in both front wheels. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Sep 201139680 mi | The oil indicator resets to 100% after it reaches the 50-60% range. Normal behaviour is to continue decreasing in percentage untill oil is due for change and a message should indicate that the change is due. | ||
| Feb 201246500 miC $200 | Left link of the sway bar was worn out and the car was rattling every time I drive over bumpy roads at a fast or slow speed. | ||
| Apr 201250220 miC $113 | Engine light turn on. Diagnostics identified a thermostat malfunction. Issue was covered by the warranty and paid $100 + tax deductible | ||
| Apr 201473860 miC $150 | Parts had to be replaced | ||
| Dec 201484940 miC $400 | Sway bar links. | ||
| Jan 201567580 miC $20 | Steering wheel makes noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200826040 mi | Engine ceased to function on 2 of its cylinders. Faulty control module. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 200817000 mi | Oil leak detected at oil change. Scheduled repair and mechanic found head to be leaking and porous. Head replaced with new. | ||
| Jan 201265500 miUS $1370 | Crunching sound in front end after collision repair. Dealer reported back to owner that A arm bushings worn on both sides and front struts leaking. But sound disappeared following their inspection. | ||
| Apr 201795000 miUS $1700 | Lower Control Arm bushings worn, Replaced both control arms, tie bars, and front struts, alignment performed. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201364400 miUS $100 | transmission oil leak from coolant line and axle. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Oct 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016136400 miC $50 | Left head light was burnt out and needed replacement. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Aug 201499380 mi | The engine coil needed replacing. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Aug 2006 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Oct 200716740 mi | Unable to turn ignition switch when key is first inserted. Only able to turn the switch after several attempts. Dealer installed new tumblers in switch (?) So far, problem hasn't returned. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Nevada, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Nov 201285000 mi | Car slowed down and stopped while driving on freeway. Was making noise and smoke coming from the back. After diagnostic, mechanic said engine failure. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201040000 miUS $400 | Replace upper bearing mount. Went bad months before waiting for after market part to be avaiable. Dealer wanted hundreds and after market cost only $30.00 | ||
| Nov 201099000 miUS $250 | Strut was leaking. Banging sound when you would hit bumbs in the road. | ||
| Mar 2011106000 miUS $498 | Transmission hard clunk going from park to reverse on level surface. Only happens randomly might happen one week might happen again three weeks later. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Georgia, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200610000 mi | Email 2-8-2007: Took car to dealer to try to find a hesitation problem that I have had at stop lights. It just feels like the car misses a beat once and a while. Dealer found nothing wrong. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Mar 2007 - Nov 2010 | |||
| Apr 2008209000 miUS $791 | Transmission 1-2 shift solenoid replaced. Extensive labor costs due to solenoid being inside transmission and side panel having to be removed. Cost of part was $25 labor including diagnostics approx. 8 hours. | ||
| Nov 2008282000 miUS $33 | Purge Valve for Evap. Cannister system replaced. Total cost $33 for parts. | ||
| May 2009300000 miUS $45 | Front O2 Oxygen sensor replaced | ||
| Jun 2009303000 miUS $80 | Ignition Control Module replaced | ||
| Oct 2009310000 mi | Ignition control module replaced again...part under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Jun 2006 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Sep 200717000 mi | I was only getting 25 MPG, should be higher, vehicle running ok. Found two codes P1300 engine misfire detected, P0171, fuel trim lean. Needs injectors cleaned and PCM reprogramed. | ||
| Jul 200825000 mi | System low on freon. Found leak at condenser outlet pipe seal. Replaced seal, charged system, and verified repair. | ||
| Jul 200937000 miUS $891 | When I took car in to replace two tires, the dealership noticed a problem with the struts and replaced them. | ||
| Sep 2015104000 miUS $716 | Replacement of bearings on right and left sides. Car was drivable, but making a noise. Also something else was replaced maybe parts between wheels. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States May 2016 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Sep 201692000 miUS $300 | Air conditioning most likely had a leak in it. Replaced fluid with way to leave dye so that leak can be identified. C02 sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States May 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 201272000 miUS $1600 | Tie-rod ends, struts, bushings | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Oct 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 2006 | Cruise control button sticking | ||
| Jan 200822800 mi | Drivers side door wouldn't latch when shut or couldn't open door. They replaced the latch assembly. Under warranty. | ||
| Mar 201046000 miUS $29 | Sunroof bezel fell off. Sunroof bezel fell off, repaired. | ||
| Jul 201050000 mi | Sunroof switch trim piece fell off 3 times. | ||
| Mar 201158000 mi | Blower motor bearing shot kept hearing clicking noise on vent level 1,2, and 3 dealer replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2008 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Dec 200845260 mi | Replaced CD player. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014172000 miUS $425 | replaced catalytic converter that was plugged | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Mar 2007 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Sep 200721390 mi | Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. All levels verified and ok. Defective sensor replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 200832240 mi | Low level engine coolant lighting up for no reason. Defective sensor replaced under warranty | ||
| Aug 200836890 mi | Busted catalytic converter. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201050220 mi | Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over. Low level engine coolant light coming on AGAIN. Car stored for winter, will try to get it fixed at no expense, even if warranty is over | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2012 | |||
| May 201158900 miC $80 | Passenger-side axle seal leaking, ordered part and replace by self; Replaced transmission fluid. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States - Apr 2007 | |||
| Apr 200710 mi | Cruise control would not engage. There was a TSB on it to either adjust or repair the clutch sensor. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Jan 2009 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Jan 200911000 mi | Battery replacement under warranty, defective cell. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States Sep 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201536000 miUS $100 | Sway bar links and rear control arm bushings bad. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada Dec 2006 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Apr 2006186 mi | Adjusted clutch linkage for less vibration. Lubricated rear strut mounts for remove squeek. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 20061000 mi | Sunroof wouldn't close all the way. The sunroof was replaced under warranty. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States - Oct 2005 | |||
| Oct 2005381 mi | Motor replaced as well as paint bubbles fixed | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Arizona, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Dec 200712000 mi | moisture accumulating in headlamp housing. tsb issued. | ||
| May 201022000 miUS $36 | Faulty Fuel Pump, Gas Smell, recalled by mfg due to cracks in housing | ||
| Jan 2015 | Check engine light detected misfire, no problem found, could be fuel injector | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $120 | Replace old battery | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Iowa, United States Feb 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201277000 miUS $150 | I intermittently got a traction control light and check engine light code P0014 cam position over advanced. I replaced the cam actuator solenoid both intake and exhaust on the head of the engine and the cam position sensor 5 min fix. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015133300 miUS $90 | Key stuck in ignition, faulty shifter assembly. Denied coverage under extended warranty. Repaired stuck key by replacing shifter assembly myself. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Brunswick, Canada Jul 2010 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jan 201273040 miC $400 | replaced battery (worn down) | ||
| Jun 201260760 miC $80 | Shifter assembly was stiff, needed to be lubricated | ||
| Mar 201365720 miC $300 | Steering wheel shaft/bearing needed to be replaced, it was scraping / making a metal on metal noise. | ||
| Jun 201368200 miC $900 | Replaced sway bar linkage, and rear shocks/springs. | ||
| Feb 201472420 miC $1600 | Replaced struts Vent Solenoid Valve & Wiring Harness Front Control Arm Bushings | ||
| Apr 201578420 miC $720 | Had to replace drums for emergency brake, they were seized and inoperational. | ||
| Aug 201580880 miC $885 | Replaced Muffler + exhaust piping (rusted out), $454.84. LF wheel bearing, $430.16. | ||
| May 201685560 miC $264 | Shocks Absorber, Rear - Replace Remove and Replace components as required to access and install materials, and/or perform needed service. Retest and verify repair as required. Perform final road test where applicable. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States May 2007 - Feb 2011 | |||
| May 200957000 miUS $1903 | Clutch completely lost pressure while driving. Could not be driven at all. Had to pull over and have car towed. Entire clutch assembly and master cylinder had to be replaced. $900 in parts and $1000 in labor to repair car and have it be drivable again. | ||
| Dec 200961000 mi | The steering rack needs to be replaced, and I have been quoted a price of $1,100 to do it. | ||
| Jul 201074500 mi | Recalled power steering unit replaced, but only after it had caused me to get in an accident. | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Feb 2007 - Jul 2009 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States May 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 200969000 miUS $500 | Car needed new struts and an alignment. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Rhode Island, United States Feb 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $250 | replaced half of gas line that was corroded | ||
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Wisconsin, United States Sep 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200725000 mi | The car would shut off if the keys were barely touched while running. It required a replacement part, no charge. | ||
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