It sounds like you only count something as a problem if it keeps the car from running entirely. Most people would see replacing those parts before 75k miles as problems. Most reported repairs involve parts that cannot be serviced. Things like window regulators. Not "serious problems," mind you, but many people these days don't want to have to go to the shop for anything.

This said, if all you care about is whether the car keeps running, and you are willing to promptly replace anything that shows signs of wear, then you will get many miles out of a car. So I certainly agree with you on that.

 

We have updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt and G5 to include owner experiences through December 31, 2012.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009: 44, moderate

2008: 27, low, small sample size

2007: 42, low

2006: 60, moderate, small sample size

2005: insufficient responses

Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. The more owners participate, the more comprehensive and precise these will be.

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through March 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 27, low
2008 Cobalt: 28, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 43, low
2006 Cobalt: 44, low, small sample size

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through June 30, 2013. (Another source is about 14 months behind.)

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 43, moderate, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 7, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 42, low
2006 Cobalt: 42, low, small sample size

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through September 30, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 38, low, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 7, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 34, low, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 48, low, very small sample size

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through December 31, 2013.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 27, low
2008 Cobalt: 7, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 38, low, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 47, low, very small sample size

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Um where is the 05?

 

There weren't enough responses for the 2005 this time. If owners don't help provide the data, we can't provide a stat. (No one hates when this happens more than I do.)

 

Joined and added repair history

 

Going to have to join later and include known repair history

 

i blew mine up in june and its not back up yet. ive got an 05. it was never in the shop tho. that's part of the problem on it blowing up. should've taken it in for the oil change it was 8k overdue for.

 

Our reliability stats for the Cobalt now include owner experiences through March 31, 2014, making them nearly a year ahead of other sources.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 23, low, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 8, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 30, low, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 41, low, very small sample size

Thank you, once again, everyone who has been helping. Next update in August.

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through June 30, 2014 (making them about 14 months ahead of some others).

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 18, low, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 17, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 36, low, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 42, low, very small sample size

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THat number should read high after all the recalls.

 

Not necessarily. Like other reliability surveys, we don't count preventive recalls. So a recall will only have an impact if the owner was already aware of a problem with their own car, e.g. the ignition had shut off on its own, the steering assist had failed, etc.

Turned another way, manufacturers can actually improve the reliability stats for a car by preventively replacing parts they learn are likely to fail, before anything is obviously wrong with them. So recalls can potentially have a positive impact on the stats. I'm okay with this

 

Oct 2010 - Present

Shop Work
- Had flex pipe blow. Covered under warranty.
- New Muffler.
- Ignition Recall

DIY Maintenance
- Oil Changes.
- Brake jobs.
- Spark plugs
- CAI filter cleanings/changes
- Soak the crap out of everything underneath with WD-40 twice a year


So far been pretty lucky with this thing (KNOCK ON WOOD). Part of the reason I haven't modded to heavily is because of how reliable this thing has been, and as a DD, I dont want to mess with that. Once the second car comes, this thing can become more of a toy .

 

We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through September 30, 2014.

Repair frequencies, in terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 14, low, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 38, low, small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 26, low, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 47, low, very small sample size

Additional participants very much needed, as more current members have been selling these than buying them. (I'd love to get ride of those disclaimers.)

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added recent trip

 

owned my 09 for 5 years. clockspring, rear brake pads, two tire pressure sensors, ignition recall, power steering recall, a motor, paint repair and axle click. all under warranty. only down time was when motor went and i had a rental for 6 days. other than that car has been awesome. always started and always ran like a top.

 

Most of the repairs you list seem minor. Then there's "motor went."

 

And transmission.

 

I owned an 06 ss/sc for 6 years before selling it and buying my 09 ss/tc. The list os as follows.

06 ss/sc:
3 clutches
3 wheel bearings ( 2 front 1 rear )
Cab
4 end links ( 2 sets )
Heater blower motor
Driver side door lock actuater
Driver side door hinges ( bent and sagging)
Hvac controls
1 rear caliper
Trasdmission reverse switch
Crank position sensor
Rear coil springs ( broke at bottom)
Super charger coupler ( noisey )
Heat exchanger pump
Battery
Intermediate steering shaft
One coil pack

Thats it i think for my 06. Like i said i owned it for 6 years and put 180 thousand km on it .

09 ss/tc ( Current ) have had it for 3 and a half years. :

One end link ( drivers side )
Intake manifold purge solinoid

Thats it... My 09 has been rock solid. And has been a MUCH better car then my 06 was. ( nock on wood ) my 09 tc after 3 and a half years only has 90 thousnad km . i drive a lot less now a days.

 

Your 2009 does seem much better.

Updated stats soon. More members have been selling than buying Cobalts, so we very much need more participants to keep offering these stats.

If you're reading this but haven't been participating, I hope you'll consider it.

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We've updated our reliability stats for the Cobalt to include owner experiences through the end of 2014. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:

2009 Cobalt: 22, low, small sample size
2008 Cobalt: 50, moderate, very small sample size
2007 Cobalt: 60, moderate, small sample size
2006 Cobalt: 60, moderate, small sample size

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