I'm expecting my '06 SS/SC later this month, and i'm curious to hear from other '06 owners about some of the common problems that came up with the 05's. Mostly i wanna know if GM fixed the problem with the coloured inserts bunching up with age and the passenger side door insert coming loose. Thanks

-Rob

 

i would think that with most leather vehicles i've seen the leather bunches with age so i doubt that can be completely fixed...

 

Have G85 so dont have color inserts.....Not one complaint so far.....except no arm rest

 

Yes the inserts have been fixed for the 06 models. I know because my inserts were coming loose from the rocker panels on both sides and they just ordered two completely new door liners that were 06 parts. Also the paint chipping has been solved in 06. I guess they decided to use primer this time lol

 

aha awesome, thanks guys

 

I was wondering this too. A coworker is selling one of his cars, an '05 cobalt SS/sc, but they are pretty problematic from what I heard so i was going to spend a couple thousand more and get a new '06 to save on the trouble. Does anyone know if theres really a big difference?

 

The door panel is fixed under warranty, the replacement cup should be out some time this month. The stage kits will make the ECU just as good if not better.

You'll get the warranty if you buy a new one, I don't know if the warranty is transferable for the '05.

 

some people will tell you there isn't. I think there is. I have to go in at spring time to fix the silver trim pieces around my window and door lock buttons.. the paint is chipping and it's less then a year old and no I don't wear a watch it just started doing this before it got cold and I put it away..

 

lucky me in have an 05' and the paint chips it make me so mad

 

so can the dealership fix the paint chip problem?

 

^^ Yep. I have an 06 and have had no problems yet. Well exept for one thing. A lose plug that I had to take to the dealer to have fixed. (Didnt know what was lose) and thats it.

Later

 

Thanks for your input, I'll probably go with the '06

 

Urmm, what is the problems with the 05's I have on 05' w/ G85. I have not had any problems at all! This car has been great...Only thing is the pass. door panel thats all...I have 11,331 mi to date...

 

no problems with my 06. I have the G-85, XM, Omstar, Side curtain air-bags. I've gone on a few trips longer than 500 miles. (have 5500 since 11 Nov) It drives as great as the day I got it.

I've added a Injen intake, the GMPP performance exhaust and a DC strut bar. Soon to have the GMPP extruded/honed exhaust manifold and Eibach sportline springs installed. The dealer is going to install my springs

 

the only problem i still have with mine is the idle thing, they tried a reflash and it didnt work, i'll just have to live with it i guess, nothing besides that

 

The only problems I've found are ratteling all inside the car ans bumper isn't flush with headlights(it appears all balts have this problem)

 

I've had ZERO problems with my car. Guess I'm one of the few.

 

no real probs worth mentioning with my 06 ss, only thing is the idle issue sometimes and i have a couple stone chips, other than that its awesome, a probem i do have right now though is i spilled a drink on my recaros then i used to spray stuff to get rid of the stain but it just left a water stain lol, ahwell its getting all cleaned up at my buddies detailin shop.... im jsut an idiot sometimes and thought id share lol, peace.

 

Did they fix the sunroof button trim bezel that always keeps falling off?

Did they fix the healight light / turn signal thing?