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2002 Chevrolet Cobalt problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt is steering. It has fewer complaints than a typical Cobalt model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
64
Worst area
Steering

The worst 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Steering
    2

Problems by type

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  • Steering
    2

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt 64

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 64 bulletins for the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt

What 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Steering · 72,500 miles · TX

2005 chevrolet cobalt 1. Computer displays "power steering" message and very difficult to steer vehicle. 2. No steering. Happens within 2-3 minutes after each ignition. Very dangerous with difficult steering. 3. Not repaired yet.

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Steering · 11,624 miles · NJ · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 22 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power steering ability. The vehicle crashed into a cement barrier and was damaged. The police was not called to the scene. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 11,624.

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Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt

Is the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt, fewer than a typical Cobalt model year.

What is the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt year score?

The 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt?

Steering, with 2 complaints.

How many recalls does the 2002 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have bad steering?

The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most steering complaints are 2006 (1,299 complaints), 2005 (1,143 complaints) and 2007 (689 complaints).

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