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Chevy Cobalt Exceeded my expectation
Ding, 06/25/2009
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This vehicle drives very well, makes tight turns, responds quickly. The fit and finish is great, with no uneven gaps between body panels. The fuel economy is better than posted. I drive a mix of local roads and highway, and get about 32 MPG on average (with automatic transmission). The rear seats have ample leg rooms for my 2 teenage sons. Transmission is especially smooth. Never feel anything with gear changes. The vehicle has substantial weight, so on highway it does not "drift". A great value!
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Kevin, 07/23/2010
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
First off, I always get tons of crap from my buddies when I tell them I got a cobalt until I take 'em for a ride. Amazing power for such a little car and the brakes stop on a dime. Only real problem is everywhere I go, people try to race me lol
Has been super reliable!
Olivia, 01/16/2020
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 with 99,000 miles on it and it now has 155,000 miles. Only thing I have had to get replaced on it was the gas line since there was a minor leak, but it was a $100 fix. It has broken motor mount, but I plan on getting fixed. Still runs pretty smoothly and accelerates well. Gets 37 mpg!!! Other than that, I just get regular high-mileage oil changes on it and take care of fluids regularly. Every make has occasional lemons, but this vehicle was the best $3,000 I ever spent!
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My baby was a lemon
M. Crandle, 01/07/2016
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
My dad bought be a pretty blue one brand new in 2006, loved it, but I recked it in 6 months at 17,000 mi. In 2009 I decided to purchase another at Redman Toll in Langhorne PA. I bought a pretty slate metallic 2lt coupe w/ sunroof, foglights, premium sound system, remote starter, everything but leather. Within the first couple weeks I had an issue with the O2 sensor. They fixed it, no problem. After that it was one thing after another, little creaks and noises that drove me crazy, sunroof rattling, engine breaking, shimmy at high speeds. I ended up filing a lemon law suit against GM. They paid the car off and my dad convinced me to keep it. Ive had the car for almost 7 years and I don't think a year has gone by without me putting it in the shop for minor stuff. The engine and tranny are strong, though. I've never had problems with the car running but I've had a bunch of other issues, the biggest one being the steering rack rattling (which was replaced twice). Recently I got the head repaired. I drive the car pretty hard but I do take care of it. I do a lot of driving and she's been on long trips south numerous times. The inside is in mint condition, I make sure the fluids are changed and it's inspected by the dealer periodically. I refer to put anymore money in it and will drive it until the wheels fall off lol.....I prefer to buy American cars, but they really need to do much better with their economy cars. If you're looking at a Cobalt, buy an SS model, they were built waaay better....or just get a Honda or Toyota lol.
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Snowing in July?? Paint is flaking everywhere!
blueextc3221, 08/01/2011
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Purchased NEW 2009 Garage kept Cobalt LT Black coupe. After only 6 months - clearcoat on aluminum rims bubbling and flaking. Steering wheel/system rattles & thunks over small bumps after about 10K miles (same problem as my '06). Recall "fix" made no difference. I Drive a lot. 64K of today's writing... just noticed a half-dollar sized area of paint bubbling on the roof.... and chrome on the inside passenger door handle that is NEVER used is bubbling. I know I drive a bunch - but these are cosmetic issues GM will not cover after 36K warranty is up. I have 36K in the first 6 months!! Cheap car with cheap plastic parts - and paint issues not isolated to Cobalt. Black is bad on Camaros too.