GM Took The Cobalt SS/SC Back
02-03-2006, 06:25 PM
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GM Took The Cobalt SS/SC Back
Well after 15+ Visits to the Dealer 20 + calls to customer service and 3 calls to the GM Rep . A new mass air flow sensor , new PCM ,new oxygen sensors , 2 computer updates ,a new air filter and housing ,Dealer swapping several parts from a stock unit .
They finally admitted they could not fix the P0171 lean code at this time , they said 3-4 mths for a computer update , that ( Quote ) should fix the problem .
Well you get the point ^^^ .
They Took the Cobalt back . What they called it was a Collateral swap ( I quess that way theres no admission to quilt ? ) I was told to pick out another vehicle with the same Sticker price or close and they made the swap with me , Keeping the same payment , interest rate, account # and starting @ my regular due payment #4 , they also gave me 1 payment back for the down time of my car , I Went with a Chevy Silverado which ended up being about $485 higher , After Spray in liner , Window tint and Reciever hitch .
They said they would adjust the difference so I owed the same as I did on the cobalt ..
So I feel GM did the standup thing by Buying Or Trading me out of the Problem Child I had ..
They finally admitted they could not fix the P0171 lean code at this time , they said 3-4 mths for a computer update , that ( Quote ) should fix the problem .
Well you get the point ^^^ .
They Took the Cobalt back . What they called it was a Collateral swap ( I quess that way theres no admission to quilt ? ) I was told to pick out another vehicle with the same Sticker price or close and they made the swap with me , Keeping the same payment , interest rate, account # and starting @ my regular due payment #4 , they also gave me 1 payment back for the down time of my car , I Went with a Chevy Silverado which ended up being about $485 higher , After Spray in liner , Window tint and Reciever hitch .
They said they would adjust the difference so I owed the same as I did on the cobalt ..
So I feel GM did the standup thing by Buying Or Trading me out of the Problem Child I had ..
02-03-2006, 06:55 PM
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Man , sorry to hear about all the problems you had , I have yet to ever get the lean code in mine . At least GM came thru for ya , thats pretty cool . Enjoy the new truck .
02-03-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by theBLUEone
It's good to hear they were standing up at their cost...Have fun with the Silverado, what are the specs? opt? Engine? Nice trade..
I Got a 2006 Chevy Silverado LT , Regular Cab , short bed , 4800 V-8 , Auto , Full Power , Cruise ,Tilt , Keyless entry Compass , outside temp , over head console The works , tinted windows , spray in bed liner , hitch . So it's all good , Not as fun to Drive
but hopefully less headaches .
G.M Picked my Cobalt up on a Trailer when we traded out , would not say were it was going .
02-03-2006, 07:20 PM
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is the truck only temporary until...whenever your cobalt is fixed or is this a permenant swap? most trucks are just no fun to drive to me, especially a silverado.
02-03-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by campo165
is the truck only temporary until...whenever your cobalt is fixed or is this a permenant swap? most trucks are just no fun to drive to me, especially a silverado.
The Truck is a permanent swap . your right not as fun to drive , but hopefully I'll be driving it more place than just the dealer for repairs ..
02-03-2006, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by wikkymaster
i would have just got another ss
They did offer me a new ss/sc , but with all troubles I've had and heard about i said no thanks .
02-03-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BowTieCobaltSSSC
They did offer me a new ss/sc , but with all troubles I've had and heard about i said no thanks .
02-03-2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sneaky
Was your choice limited to Chevy products only or could you pick out i.e a pontiac, buick, GMC etc.. ?
Any Chevy ,Pontiac ,GMC, Buick , ect, I test drove the GTO and liked it , But it was a lot more expensive , and I had to stay with the same priced vehicle ( Sticker price not what i paid ) . I figured thats so people dont mess with them just so they can trade up .
I can say , they treated me real good , no complaints ..
02-04-2006, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BowTieCobaltSSSC
Any Chevy ,Pontiac ,GMC, Buick , ect, I test drove the GTO and liked it , But it was a lot more expensive , and I had to stay with the same priced vehicle ( Sticker price not what i paid ) . I figured thats so people dont mess with them just so they can trade up .
I can say , they treated me real good , no complaints ..
I can say , they treated me real good , no complaints ..
I've got a whole another summer of issues I am sure that will crop up... 
, glad everything worked out thanks for posting your experience, lets us that GM does care for us even if we are pesky and crazy about this car.
02-04-2006, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SSBlondie
Well, now you have a totally different, new, reliable (hopefully!) vehicle to start the "new year".
The "New Year" being your BIRTHDAY today! Happy Birthday!!!
The "New Year" being your BIRTHDAY today!
Happy Birthday!!! 
Blondie rocks , Thanks for the Birthday wishes 
I'm now 1 year younger
02-22-2006, 07:05 PM
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hey man i have 8k on mine and am throwing the lean code already and it is kind of scaring me. I bought my vehicle used from a dealership and am taking it for service on friday. I hope i do not run into the same aggravation as you.
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