2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Base review from North America
"Very economical to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver seat wore through rather quickly where I brush the back of the seat entering and leaving.
Check Engine light first came on at about 30k (84k now) : Tested at Auto-Zone (not clear by their diagnostics), doesn't seem to effect anything that I can detect. Definitely NOT: fuel mileage, engine oil, coolant (???). I seem to be able to control it now after it is warm by how I turn the key.
Air doesn't seem to blow very hard as new. Needs highest fan setting when really hot or cold weather.
Factory tires need upgrade. Especially wet payment.
General comments?
I am very satisfied with this car for $13,500 new. I chose not to spend $5k more to get the Toyota.
I get 27/34mpg City/Highway summer time - 23/31 winter. If you drive as in a hurry, don't expect these numbers.
I use quality synthetic oil and use less than 1/2 qt oil in 20k mile oil changes. I give credit to Chevrolet for their engine when new, if at 150k anything similar the credit shifts equally to the oil.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 84000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 20th August, 2007 |