Internal mechanism of the driver-side door handle broke and the door would not open from the inside. Tne dealership confirmed that the inside door ah glue is broken. The cable retainer snapped apart and the cable cannot stay connected. This might be available for inspection. Driver must exit the vehicle by crawling over to the passenger side. The problem has been confirmed by a Chevrolet dealer. There were no warning lamps or messages. The manufacturer no longer makes this part and it could not be replaced. Service description says that the customer had an electrical concern and that the door would not unlock from the inside. This was inaccurate. It was mechanical. The door could unlock, it could not open. The dealership would not let the diagnosis proceed until the customer agreed to that statement. The dealership inaccurately recorded the mileage.
Chevrolet Cobalt door locks problems
134 of the 7,681 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Cobalt describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 134
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 79,300
By model year
Often reported together
Power steering loss 8Stalling 5Fuel pump 4Fuel leak 4Check engine light 4Won't start 3Loss of power 3Jerking 3
Trouble codes mentioned
U0073 1P0606 1P0604 1
What owners say
The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the door locks would lock and unlock independently, and the speedometer was not functioning properly. The electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.
1.gas smell - fuel leaks after leak fix still smell gas (even after setting for a couple of days. 2-door lock issues-even after fixed by gm-now won't lock at all 3.air bags- gm stated that they could not get parts in 4.electronic issues -start auto now show-power steering, had checked by gm wont ECM won't cummunicate with TCM. I have had all of this checked by anthony chevrolet and nothing has been done! State they cannot get parts and or not worth fixing.
I got my cobalt in ending 2010-2011 and never received a single recall on my cobalt ,and now a friend told me of this sight there is so many recalls that need to be done on my car and beginning with the transmission ,it runs grate it just doesn't know what gear it is in. Also my door locks unlock by them self its like I have a spirit in the car (very un safe).not to mention when the car was in drive it would slip into neutral on its own, same with if your in reverse it will slip into neutral. Please notify me non of the past recalls was ever done on my car, I want to have a list and put my car into a chevy shop and have all recalls fixed, I was never notifityed >and ive lived in the same house that I own for 10+ years>it will not reconize what gear it is in>period.
While driving today door locks unlock and lock again randomly. It was scary. I was driving in town. Also traction control light and engine light came on. Began running rough and lunging. I am afraid to drive my own car.
The vehicle began having electrical problem a few years after purchase in 2008. The power windows became non operable, radio speakers stopped working, door locks don't unlock via power switch, AC/ heat issues (doesn't function properly), and wire harnesses near seat belt column (where belt meets floor) became severed from seat belt column movement.... This caused air bags to stop functioning.
My drivers door would not open from the inside for 3 days about may 15th-18th. I tried all the "tricks" and nothing worked. I finally am able to open it but the door hamdle broke off shortly after. And now today 6/6/19 my driver door wont latch every time I close it even after degreasing ane regreasing the latch. Also my torsion bars and steering bar have been replaced but they once again have come loose. The doors happen in park inna driveway amd the car swaying issue I feel while driving down the highway.
My door lock keep lockimg and unlocking randomly on its own.. Dose it worse driving down the road.
Door handles broke and door could not be opened from the outside or inside. I will save the handle for evidence if you need them
Issue #1) fuel leak from top of fuel tank. This creates a strong fuel smell in cabin during any operation, and fuel leaking on driveway after operation. Fumes are strong enough that any open flame in cabin would detonate creating death and/or critical injury. The fuel pump has been replaced once in aug 2017 costing over $600 dollars. Issue #2) both interior front door handles have broken resulting in doors being unable to open doors normally. To open doors, windows must be cranked down opening doors using the outside handle. The failure area is where door latch cable connects to rear of door handles. Both door handles have been replaced, but replaced service handles have sharp edges from plastic flash. Both issues are critical to safe vehicle operation. This could result in death and/or critical injury if either issue fails during any vehicle operation. As a disabled veteran, husband and father, both vehicle issues are dangerous and lack the resources to keep repairing these failures. An investigation, recall and/or replacement is needed asap.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chevrolet Cobalt door locks
Which Chevrolet Cobalt years have doors won't lock, open or latch problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (54 complaints), 2005 (35 complaints) and 2007 (17 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix doors won't lock, open or latch on the Chevrolet Cobalt?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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