c130aviator

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I am pulling out of my driveway and set the e-brake. I go back into my garage and go to set the e-brake and find that the brake wont hold.
There is a little ratchet (key way) that is pressed in and no way to go back in if it falls out. Its not welded or even riveted anywhere. Took the thing apart to find that they just stamped the steel in place and now wont go back in without dis-assembly. Which its all riveted together so there isn't a way of repairing it after its pulled apart.

This goes right along with a malfunctioning power door lock switch, HVAC blower motor quit on me, car has rattles everywhere, stock tie rod end links had play in them, sunroof switch plate never stays in place, and that's just the stuff i can remember. This has nothing to do with modding the car this all just crap that GM could have engineered a lot better.

c130aviator

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it looks as if I am not the only one. There has been 90 sold on ebay. CHEVY POS.

Cobalt Emergency E Brake Assembly Handle | eBay

Melon

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Sunroof switch bezel and e brake handle, I have those same problems

Dart_SI

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No problems like that with mine so far. *knock on wood

turbosmart4

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I'm looking forward to sellin mine for many reasons. Community and quality.

1LowLS

Same thing happened to mine.for a while I had a wrench I would have hold it up lol then finally had the dealer replace it under warranty.

alexhaf932

guess ill just sell mine then

Bass_Waves

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Sunroof switch has a simple fix. I used gorilla glue to hold it in place. So far 7 months going strong.

turbosmart4

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^ I would do that but I'll leave it for the next owner

harryresh

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amen to that

cranemaster

I have had more problems with my cobalt in 2 years than all my other used cars over 6 years put together .....x5

07MetallicSC

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no issues with mine, 101k miles 6 and a half years of ownership. knock on wood

Mendomar06

^x2 no problems, have had some issues but nothing that's too hard to fix

emiller

73k on my 08 and no problems.

turbosmart4

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I don't have major issues, but the little details add up.... Rattling being one of the most annoying...

b00sted06ss

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Yeah mines been having quite a few issues as well lately, hoping to get a different car within the next year!

c130aviator

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I have fixed said issues and I am not selling my car. There isnt a car on the road as fast as mine for the price I paid and the motor I built. Just venting cause my car needs constant attention.

Tjolley

Mine will be up there with ya soon..lol

Tjolley

And you hAve to think About it this wAy our cArs Are A poor mAns Corvette or Camaro

Mr Mall Cop

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They are a car GM put a motor in with get up and go on the SS and base models and to keep the price down put on cheap ass parts that do not last very long.

574

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Poor mans camaro... makes me wanna sell mine right now lol

turbosmart4

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Lmfao^

574

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Tjolley

Lmao

MrSlickSter06SS

I have been looking into a Subaru WRX STI! That right there would be my car to drive. My cobalt has alot of **** to man. Sun roof has plastic pieces on both sides of the guide rail that broke off, and now it wont shut all the way! and the chrome on my door handle is flaking off.. sometimes the door wont shut i have to play witht he handle to get it to engage.. such a pain in the ass..