2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Discussions

Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Problems

• Aux power plugs not working

  Written by: deepcscott on Sep 17, 2011 11:55:31 AM

  I have a 2009 Cobalt. All of the power plugs are out. When I pulled the fuse panel on the passenger side of the vehicle I looked for the fuse to these plugs. There is no diagram or markings to show which fuse goes to the AUX power plugs. There are three inside this car. I pulled the entire cowling from between the two seats and traced the wires into a ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Chevy Cobalt Key Stuck In "On Position" In Ignition [beach88]

  Written by: unhappy09 on Sep 12, 2011 9:32:19 AM

  I am having the same problem and my car just 75,000 miles i have a 2009 Cobalt i bought it back in Feburary this year and it had 52,000 on it. Most of my miles are from the highway going to work 44 miles each way. The dealer I got it from says its becuase i have more than one key on my key ring and that is causing stress on ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Chevy Cobalt Key Stuck In "On Position" In Ignition [eroesser]

  Written by: beach88 on Aug 17, 2011 1:03:45 PM

  My daughter has a 2009 Chevy Cobalt that has the same problem and customer service from Chev did not want to own up to there being a problem. I have never had an ignition swith go in any vehicle we have ever owned let alone on one with only 55k miles. Chevy needs to own up to there being a problem.

• 2008 Chevy Cobalt Stereo/Speaker/Electrical Issue

  Written by: bhauser86 on Jun 3, 2011 6:02:25 PM

  Hi, I own a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4 door Sedan. I purchased it in May 2009 with 29,110 miles on it. I am having issues with my speaker system and my stereo display. My stereo display flickers frequently then displays fine. My speaker system will intermittently not work in the front for about 30 minutes of time while still working in the back. At first I thought this was an ... Read More

Edmunds - Top 10 Dead or Dying Models

• Re: am I correct? [andre1969]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Feb 9, 2010 1:17:22 PM

  I have a 2009 LT1 red coupe. I picked it up off the lot in the fall of 2008 when they had that Employees Discount. If I had ordered the LT2 I wanted it would have had the same discount a month or so later. In any case the LT1 is fine. I get around 23 in town and as much as 41 on the road- normally around 38. The car ... Read More

rattle/sqeaking noise from behind glove compartment or in engine area

• rattle/sqeaking noise from behind glove compartment or in engine area

  Written by: rdavis8 on Dec 15, 2009 10:37:41 PM

  Saturday evening (3 nights ago) I purchased a new Chevy Cobalt LS Coupe (2009). I live approximately 45 minutes from the dealership and the whole way home there was a squeaking/rattling noise coming from right behind the glove compartment or in the right/top engine compartment area (from the driver's perspective). I tried to call the dealership on the way home but they were in the process of closing when I left ... Read More

Cobalt-Good Experience

• Cobalt-Good Experience

  Written by: pvs68 on Jul 27, 2009 7:01:59 PM

  I bought a new Cobalt in 2007 and have had no problems with it. The imports are way over rated! Many auto writers are clearly overly biased toward the imports for some reason and that is unfortunate since we are looking to them for the truth when researching vehicles. I looked at others before buying and chose the Cobalt because it was more comfortable, cheaper, more horsepower, higher MPG, and came ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Stopping Short Problem

• Re: Stopping Short Problem [ladyme]

  Written by: pa356228 on Jun 9, 2009 11:57:17 PM

  Is your cobalt an automatic or Stick Shift? because if it is a stick shift, it could be the clutch. Meaning that either you are letting go the clutch pedal too soon when the streetlight turns green and you are trying to rush the traffic. Just by letting go the clutch pedal too soon will stall the engine and cause it shutdown leaving the radio on (safety feature) Of course, my ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [micweb]

  Written by: vincent67 on Jun 6, 2009 5:47:43 AM

  Micweb writes: "I think most of the negative reviews are bogus..." Interesting observation. I'd hate to have that same experience at the expense of buying four tires when I need only two. Also, my rear tires are covered by Continental's prorated warranty. On Tirerack's page about OE tires, they state: "Only the vehicle manufacturer and tire manufacturer working together to develop the OE tire can determine exactly which tire design and ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [vincent67]

  Written by: micweb on Jun 5, 2009 1:35:46 PM

  I "upgrade" (so I thought at the time) the stock Contis on my '06 Cobalt to Kumho Solus KH4's, a tire which I have used on other cars and think is quite good, comparable to Bridgestone 950's. Unfortunately the Kumho's were noisier and did NOT improve handling or ride. The stock Conti's are actually pretty good tires. I think most of the negative reviews are bogus reviews. That has been my ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [dispencer2]

  Written by: vincent67 on Jun 5, 2009 9:55:15 AM

  I recently bought an 07 LS, and this is my first post on this forum. The stock Continental TouringContact AS tires have been okay for me. I like the ride comfort and low noise (as does my wife, who is very picky about that), and I haven't had any problems with handling on dry or wet roads. The front ones are new, and the rear ones need to be replaced soon. ... Read More

I love/hate my Cobalt

• Re: any long term feedback (well, over 10k) on 2009 LT sedan [9394]

  Written by: pa356228 on Apr 25, 2009 12:39:00 AM

  Focus is something I wouldn't buy. Heard alot of bad things. Cobalt has style and are good on gas mileage, more reliable, handles great and are good cars. (I have a cobalt LS) Elantra gets more mpg than chevys or any other cars and is great if you need a family car. I know some people who has Elantra, and says those cars gets about 41 mpg hwy/ 36 city (just ... Read More

2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo sedan owner reviews..

• Re: 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo sedan owner reviews.. [mrcellus]

  Written by: missmy92ser on Apr 8, 2009 10:05:30 AM

  Reviews of the four door, save for any discussion on rear seat space, are going to be identical to the coupe, so you're not missing much. I recently purchased an '09 Cobalt SS sedan about a month ago and these are the only differences I was able to see between the two models: - Coupe can be optioned with the reconfigurable performance display, the sedan cannot. The standard boost gage is ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [thegraduate]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Mar 18, 2009 3:12:41 PM

  I've usually stuck with the same tire that originally came on the car but I've discovered that sometimes the cheapest cars have the most expensive tires. The Continental tires on my Cobalt seem fine and if they hold up I'll replace them with an identical one. The car handles fine and I don't have any problem with the original equipment tires. You are right though. There can be a vast different ... Read More

2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo sedan owner reviews..

• 2009 Chevy Cobalt SS Turbo sedan owner reviews..

  Written by: mrcellus on Mar 7, 2009 1:04:05 AM

  I find it hard to not only find pics of the 4 door turbo but also reviews are far and slim. Looking to get feedback from owners-likes, dislikes, etc... As well as reviews, pics and what not. Thnks.

Chevrolet Cobalt Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Cobalt prices in Rochester, NY

  Written by: nyguy1 on Feb 8, 2009 3:37:02 AM

  I just got back from a Chevy dealer here in Rochester NY who has an ad in the newspaper that say they are selling ALL 2009 Cobalts for $5000 off MSRP. They had 268 in stock at the time of the ad. This is a legit price with NO ad ons other than reasonable costs for T,T, and L. The $5K discount is available to ALL buyers with no requirements. They ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Steering Problems

• Re: steering problem- only 5 days 2009 Cobalt [George666]

  Written by: laserblue on Jan 27, 2009 5:13:07 AM

  If you find a cracked egg in a dozen or a rotten apple in a basket are you going to throw everyone of them in the garbage? You had 1 bad experience with a GM car and you're ready to send every GM cars at the scap yard? I've been driving and buying GM products since 1974, changing my car every 5 years and only had minor problems (that's normal). I ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2009 LS xfe [iluvnanny]

  Written by: micweb on Jan 6, 2009 10:34:42 AM

  You did very good on the $11,700 price, but probably overpaid for the warranty. By about $500. But no deal is perfect and if you agonize over $500 you'll lose sleep. I would make sure you have bumper to bumper coverage on the extended warranty, since GM already gives you a 5 year/100,000 mile power train warranty. And make sure it is a GM warranty and not a third party warranty. ... Read More

I love/hate my Cobalt

• Why cant i hookup my phone to my hands free calling?

  Written by: iluvnanny on Jan 5, 2009 4:59:37 PM

  so i cant figure out how to hook up my phone to the hands-free calling in my car. the sales rep did say that i could not hook up my phone but the gm website and all the forums seem to say i can. the car is a 2009 LS xfe and the phone is a verizon LG chocolate. was the sales rep correct? am i just missing something- like perhaps ... Read More

• Will have my 09 Sedan soon

  Written by: Amunhotep on Dec 2, 2008 6:19:53 PM

  I am new to the forum, and first want to thank all the contributors for their posts. It has helped me already to answer a few questions as I await delivery of my 2009 1LT Automatic with the MyLink package. It was ordered and delivered sooner than my bank account was ready for payment, so I must wait for a few days. I had my choice of a Cobalt, Focus or ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [thegraduate]

  Written by: micweb on Nov 25, 2008 12:05:06 PM

  I think the tirerack.com tire tests are quite good, and the customer comments can be helpful. The one caveat is that everyone there seems to hate OEM (came with the car) tires and in my experience, stock tires are usually much better than the ratings at tire rack would indicate. Several times I changed from low rated factory tires to highly rated aftermarket tires, based on the information at tire rack, ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [dispencer2]

  Written by: thegraduate on Nov 25, 2008 11:45:39 AM

  Frankly tires are tires. I couldn't disagree more, but that'd be off-topic. I suggest those interested in replacement tires check out somewhere such as tire-rack to see the differences.

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: I've driven them all (almost)... [backy]

  Written by: shipo on Nov 13, 2008 9:58:09 AM

  Yeah, I'm aware that the Mazda3 is in its last year, and as it turns out, the Rabbit has already been replaced (in Europe) as well, so both of my two finalists are "lame-duck" cars. Appropriate given our current economic and political situation. ;) As far as which version of the cars; I drove the models that offered the best mix of fuel economy (my 25,000 annual commute miles were looming ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [powderkegg]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Nov 9, 2008 12:57:35 PM

  As I recall my Impala had Integrity tires. They were just fine. I frankly don't think that there is anything different about the XFE tires. Frankly tires are tires. When I replace them I usually go with the same brand and size that were on when new. I figure that GM knows more about appropriate tires than I do. I am sorry though that I don't have alloy wheels on my ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [dispencer2]

  Written by: powderkegg on Nov 8, 2008 5:35:47 PM

  I have an 08 XFE and the Air Conditioner has no impact on my mileage. I have run the same trip numerous time with windows closed and AC on and windows open AC off and no mpg difference. And my XFE came with Goodyear Integrity tires. I have yet to drive in the snow with them but all other conditions the tires do very well. They do make a little extra ... Read More

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [KarenS]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Nov 8, 2008 12:14:02 PM

  I have some problems with the road test. First off, the mileage difference between a bare bones LS XFE and my 09 LT1 coupe that has all the basics -automatic, cruise, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, keyless entry etc along with better seats is minimal. Why be uncomfortable for a couple of miles per gallon. I can always drive slower if I have problems with gas mileage, I have the ... Read More

• Lead Feet at Edmunds?

  Written by: micweb on Nov 7, 2008 9:17:44 AM

  I owned a 2006 Cobalt 5 speed coupe and got 35 mpg with in on highway trips, and 33 mpg on my mostly freeway commute. It only had one defect: a rattle in the dash. I just traded in a 2008 Honda Fit on a 2009 Cobalt Sedan LS, auto transmission, ABS & protection package & spare tire. I got $1500 off in rebates, $600 off from the dealer, and $1,000 ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2009 Cobalt Price Paid

  Written by: premad on Nov 1, 2008 5:10:06 AM

  Just wanted to post how much I paid for a 2009 Chevy Cobalt 10/31/08 in case someone was looking to buy one. Cobalt LS Sedan with floor mats and side body molding: MSRP: 15925 Dealer Discount: -1430 Rebate: -1500 GM Card earnings: -2159.58 Purchase Price: 10835.42 Of course I did not include the Tax and DMV cost plus the 67.50 dealer charges to the above price as it varies from state ... Read More

Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

• Re: Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test [KarenS]

  Written by: powderkegg on Oct 31, 2008 10:33:58 AM

  Wow- Edmunds really has a chip about the Cobalt. My 2008 Cobalt LS XFE sounds like a Cadilac compared to the 2009 Cobalt XFE. My gas milage is above EPA estimates and I don't drive like grandma. Maybe I could work for Edmunds?

• Article Comments - 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

  Written by: KarenS on Oct 31, 2008 9:57:00 AM

  Fuel economy. It's on everyone's mind and the guys at Chevy want you to know it's on theirs, too. So once you equip the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS sedan with a five-speed manual transmission, it becomes the XFE — eXtra Fuel Economy. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan XFE Full Test

Chevrolet Cobalt

• Re: Bought the '09, So Much Better than My 2008 Fit [tsjay]

  Written by: micweb on Oct 16, 2008 10:34:28 AM

  OnStar and XM Radio? I'm loving the XM radio, there are so many channels to chose from I can fairly easily find some odd-ball stuff of interest. Makes me realize how completely repetitive the playlists are on most FM stations. VVT (variable valve timing) on the 2.2 engine, which seems to have made the 2.4 redundant for now (the 2.4, besides having more displacement, also had fully variable valve timing). The ... Read More

• Impressions of the 2009 LS Sedan from a Former '06 Coupe Owner

  Written by: micweb on Oct 13, 2008 11:55:14 AM

  Boy the 2009 automatic is good. The engine has gotten stronger over the years (now up to 155 or so horsepower!) while mileage has gone up (from 30 under the "old" measurement to 30 under the "new" measurement to 33 this year despite the stricter EPA testing). I like the "digital information center" which now shows the actual pressure in each tire (my other two cars only warn me if the ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Real World MPG

• Re: 2009 Cobalt 2.2 Engine [tsjay]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Oct 1, 2008 4:54:21 PM

  I assume that it will improve when it gets broken in. Compared to a 1999 Century (17) and my 2003 DeVille (15) it is great. The best thing about the car (compared to Toyotas and other Japanese compacts) is the ride. I don't see much difference from the 2006 Impala I had. Obviously there is no comparison with the Cadillac but for a small car it rides very well. Toyotas are ... Read More

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

• Re: [just84wvu]

  Written by: dispencer2 on Sep 4, 2008 6:01:57 PM

  I'm about to buy a 2009 Cobalt LT Coupe. I've rented several with no problems at all and got roughly 28 mpg on the average in local driving. Your car is under warranty. Find a Chevy dealer near you and tell him to fix the problems. These cars are all computer controlled. The gas mileage and starting problems sound to me like a computer glitch. If the dealer fails to correct ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt

• Re: 2009 Cobalt [dispencer2]

  Written by: grosloup on Jul 20, 2008 12:45:30 PM

  Found this... might help a bit. Looking for more. New for 2009 The Chevrolet Cobalt gets variable valve timing on its 2.2-liter engine in an effort to improve mileage. GM's OnStar communication system becomes standard on all models, and the high-performance SS model is available as a sedan. Exterior All Cobalt body styles feature a horizontally split grille with a gold bowtie badge. Built on a 103.3-inch wheelbase, the Cobalt measures ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: Cobalt XFE [backy]

  Written by: shipo on Jun 13, 2008 1:03:24 PM

  Agreed on all of your points. I've recently driven two Cobalts (fairly tarted up versions that were rentals), a Civic, a Mazda 3 and a Rabbit, and while the Rabbit is significantly more fun to drive than any of the above (although the M3 ain't too bad), mileage will suddenly become a huge issue if I take this contract. Looking at it from a $4.00 per gallon basis, and with my ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 LS sedan, 5-speed, no options

  Written by: occupant1 on Feb 20, 2008 4:10:36 PM

  MSRP $14510 rebate $2000 discount $1210 selling price $11300 trade-in value $500 AirCheck voucher $3000 amount to finance $7800 + TT&L I'm waiting on the title to this junker car to arrive so I can get this Cobalt. It qualifies for this AirCheck voucher here in Dallas/Fort Worth because it is more than 10 years old and has been continuously registered for the last 12 months. It also failed an emissions ... Read More

Do Not Compare Cavalier with Cobalt

• My first Cobalt impression *warning: LONG*

  Written by: occupant1 on Feb 20, 2008 3:54:51 PM

  I drove a base model 5-speed 2008 Cobalt LS sedan this morning. I had just stepped out of a 2009 Corolla base 5-speed not 15 minutes before, so I was biased toward the new redesigned Corolla walking onto the Chevy lot. The Corolla felt extremely solid and easy to drive. The salesperson was cordial and the car was very impressive compared to the used 2007 Corolla CE 5-speed that I test ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Chevy Cobalt [pjm16]

  Written by: waterdr on Jan 23, 2008 9:59:48 PM

  That could be true, but the sales have dropped-off. That is pretty standard with the life-cycle of any car. All the things I see indicate that 2009 will now be the last year for the current Cobalt platform. It looks like car will get a substantial re-design and the name plate may or may not stay. Sales people can be good sources if information, but they can also be bad, especially ... Read More

Chevrolet Cobalt Modifications

• Re: Cobalt SS Supercharged Stage 2 w/Cat Back Performance Exhausts [catback]

  Written by: waterdr on Jan 8, 2008 11:08:38 PM

  You can't claim a car has more hp because it is lighter. You can only make a hp claim if a car has been put on a dyno and remember, hp sells cars, but torque wins races. That is why the car feels like it does out of the hole. This is a nice little machine and nice upgrade from chevy, but if chevy claims 260 hp, it is not 330 ... Read More

Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda3 vs. Volkswagen Jetta vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

• Re: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda 3 vs. Volkswaggen Jetta vs. Chevrolet CObalt [tpulak]

  Written by: dchev on Dec 18, 2007 8:54:07 PM

  Hello tpulak, If you can wait until February 11, 2007, I would recommend 2009 Toyota Corolla. It will be new generation Corolla with good fuel economy and many standard options. Unless, you want the 9th generation Corolla, which is also good (I have it and love it, so far). If you can not wait, Mazda 3, Honda Civic, or Hyundai Elantra are good choices. Or maybe Scion xD.......I like Mazda 3, ... Read More

I love/hate my Cobalt

• 2009 Cobalt

  Written by: cobaltken on Jan 29, 2007 7:24:03 PM

  From Sundays paper.The cobalt is going to be built through 2009 at the chevy Lordstown Ohio plant,after that they are not sure .It said that there are a few plants bidding on new models and the Lordstown plant is one of those plants.They might keep building the cobalt there or stop production on this car and build something new.For 2008 Chevy is dropping the Supercharger model and replacing it with a ... Read More