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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt power train problems

99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt6% of all complaints for this model year.

99
Power Train complaints
6%
share of all complaints
66,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission shift point failed and caused the vehicle to shift gears incorrectly and causes the vehicle to jerk and stall. The contact also stated that the power steering…

    filed Feb 19, 2021

  • While driving through an intersection car shut off. This loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. I called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that I may be charged a diagnostic fee if I bring the car in…

    filed Oct 8, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Cobalt years

YearReportsShare
2010 Cobalt315%
2009 Cobalt294%
2008 Cobalt293%
2007 Cobalt433%
2006 Cobalt1376%
Cobalt power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.