Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated. Prior to the light illuminating, the vehicle appeared sluggish while driving 20 MPH. The rear tires would occasionally spin, regardless of the road conditions when accelerating from a stop. The dealer installed an 02 sensor, but the light continues to illuminate. The number of cylinders was unknown. The current mileage is 3,900 and failure mileage was 200.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints
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I purchased a 2006 chevy cobalt ss w/ 2.4 liter non-supercharged engine. At about 5,000 miles the car began shaking while braking. I took the car to the dealership and they informed me that the front rotors were delaminated and they machined them down smooth again. This fixed the problem for about another 5-600 miles, then the shaking started again. My car had to go back to the dealer again and they machined them down again without replacing the rotors-they said they just pass inspection. Also, they informed me that the head gasket, the valve covers and the exhaust manifold all needed to be replaced. This is the sixth day they had my car and everyday it is something else they find wrong with it. My car only has 15,000 miles on it and is well taken care of. I feel that the braking power of the car is decreased, even after the rotors are "fixed", I fear I may get into an accident because of this and no one at denoyer chevrolet on wolf rd in albany, ny tele#518‑458‑7700 cares. The person that is updating me with information on my car is jeff winne and he is very rude. I hope this matter can be further investigated to prevent any further injury.
(1) car shuts itself off while I was driving down the freeway. During@ rush hour I veered away ( w-no power to car ),from traffic behind me. Parked ,shut car off, took key out of ignition, then replaced and started it back up, and proceeded enroute. (2) after market cruise control failure to shut off and turn on. (3) result of above (2)after market cruise control takes its own mind and decides to fully accelerate until gearing down in hopes it 'awakes' the computer (automatic transmission),then cruise control will finally shut off. (consequence ) passenger had a heart attack. I called a taxi. "he's ok" (4) service air bags light have been on since 20,k miles I now have 47,xxx miles. (5)stock tires and rims wobble with irritating continous noises -can't ge rid of it. (6) stock seats driver and passenger sides both were installed incorrectlythey are really slantedlike this ( / \ ). (7) a clunking bucket sounding noise fills very slowly, (health problems) an odor is always present leaving me light headed ,nautious while driving, dizzy exiting car,and with breathing problems -like shortness of breath. I have severe back problems now, and can not sit in the car for more than 20 min, upon a break of fresh air and a walk for the spine. (8) brakes sound and feel (when applied),scratchy.@5,000 miles the chevy dealership had to turn and shave allready my disc brakes saying they were worn in. (9) my heater makes a lot of noises when using it. (10) acceleration hesitation.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealership cannot duplicate the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning while driving at various speeds. The vehicle would start after the gear was put into neutral. The dealership was aware of the problem, but was unable to duplicate the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled 3 times without warning. The first 2 times, after waiting for an hour the vehicle started. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The third time the vehicle would not start and was towed to the dealership. The dealership determined the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced.
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