Ok so i have an 06 base model with the 2.2 and the 5speed transmission. THis just started yesterday and what happens is that no matter what i do every single time i shift into 3rd it grinds (usually really bad but sometimes its minimal). this is also the same for reverse but that only happens when i am sitting still trying to put it into reverse.


Anyone have this problem? or have any solutions? I was just trying to get a quick idea of what was going on before i took it to the dealer. Thank you so much for all the help

David

 

You have to press in the clutch lol just playing. No i dont know what to tell you but my gti used to always do that same thing i havent really had any problems with my cobalt yet

 

You'll notice this to happen when you sit idle for a few minutes before shifting into reverse, it's common.

Before shifting into reverse, shift to first for a moment then to reverse, it won't grind.

Not sure about the thirs gear issue, you should have it looked at by your dealer.

 

yea well i have noticed the 1st to reverse thing works so thats what i have been doing. But yea i had planned on taking it to the dealer but since it was the transmission and i have no clue about anything to do with transmissions i wanted to know a basic idea of what it might be before i was to take it in.

Thanks for the fast replies guys.

David

 

My buds did it in 3rd gear they had to work on the tranny, it was back ordered, so its probably a common problem, Go get that warranty work done

 

3rd gear synchro is shot. I'm waiting on a tranny recall, and I'm pretty sure it's only a matter of time......

 

SWEETNESS! so that means someone else besides me has had this problem. that makes me feel a little better at least. monday i have an appointment for the dealer to take it in and get it fixed.

later
David

 

I have the same problem with my 3rd gear synchro as well. Hopefully we'll see a recall soon.

 

They havent even recalled the Passenger Side Doorpanel on Coupes, what makes you think they would recall this?

 

Do all cobalts exhibit this problem, or is it just the base model? I'm strongly considering a Cobalt SS/SC, but I don't want to purchase one if the tranny is junk. Thanks.

 

im pretty sure its just the non SC, since the tranny's differ

 

Okay good, cos I'm looking to make the deal today!

 

your third gear synchro's are shot?!?!?! wow so that means you prob won't have it back for a while.

 

I've had no problems at all, it may be limited to the getrag tranny.

 

Sorry, I spoke poorly- I meant to say it sounds like that's his problem- I'm pretty sure that the problem with mine is with the shift cable.

 

Ahh ok, thats good.