Chevrolet Cobalt Repair Q and A

Auto repair questions and answers for the Chevrolet Cobalt.

ABS, traction control problems. Emissions and fuel related repairs.

2006 Chevy Cobalt Engine Locked Up after Oil Change

2006 Chevy Cobalt. Is there any service bulletins on The 2.2 ECOTECH oil filter gasket being cut, if installed Improperly? The O ring gasket severed during install 2 weeks later ran out of oil causing a rod to throw, but the canister did not leak after the oil change?

Answer: If the large O ring were to be cut or roll during installation, you would have an external oil leak right away. The small O ring on the tip of the filter being damaged would cause an oil pressure problem.

2005 Chevy Cobalt Transmission Has No Reverse

2005 Chevy Cobalt 2.2 liter Automatic will not go into reverse. Drives forward great????

Ok, well nothing electrical can cause a no reverse condition. There is some sort of internal failure. Many things can cause this.
From the reverse clutch, to the low reverse band, or a servo piston, or stuck check valve, manual valve, etc.

2006 Cobalt New Key Theft Learn Procedure

I bought a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LT without a key, I got a key cut so I could get in the car, but It will not start the car do I have to take it to a dealership?

Try this procedure. If for some reason it does not work, then it will have to go to the dealer so they can use a scanner to re-learn the theft system. Expect to pay 1/2 hour labor for that.