What causes a Chevy Cobalt to stall at a stop?

These were just some of the most common ones. A dirty throttle body can lead to stalling in your Cobalt. If you let off of the gas coming to a stoplight and it stalls for a second or two and recovers itself, it very well could be a dirty throttle body that is causing the problem.

When does a car stall at low rpm?

The RPM goes to 0 and the engine shuts off. This only happens when travelling at low speeds (e.g. slowly accelerating from a stop, braking, moving in stop and go traffic) This NEVER happens when I’m travelling above 10 mph (e.g. if I’m coasting at 40 and let my foot off the gas, the RPM can go to 500 RPM but it will never stall in this case).

Why does the engine stall when I put the car in reverse?

If the engine stalls, it may be caused by a faulty idle control valve, bad O2 sensors, or clogged fuel injectors. In regards to the “pan”, we’re not sure what you are referring, so it may be a good idea to contact one of our local professional mechanics to complete a battery inspection to determine what’s going on with your 2010 Ford Focus.

What causes a Chevy Impala engine to stall?

Bad gas- can cause an engine to stall out. Water in the gas tank can also cause gas to not fire properly. If there were no other symptoms and suddenly you find that the vehicle is running very rough, bad gas could certainly be the problem.

Why does my Chevy Cobalt stall at the stop sign?

This morning it actually stalled when I was pulling up to a stop sign to pull out of my subdivision. It did restart right away. When the Idle is rought the lights dim on the car, power steering becomes weak, and other problems you would expect when your idle drops and your car is about to stall.

When does a Chevy Cobalt go to idle?

When decelerating on the freeway to come to a virtual stop for traffic, when stopping at a stop light, when pulling out of the driveway, or at any point when the RPM’s fall quickly to idle speed I have an irratic idle. This morning it actually stalled when I was pulling up to a stop sign to pull out of my subdivision.

What causes a Chevy Cobalt to run strong?

There is a ton of carbon build-up in these intake’s. only requires removing 4 bolts from the body and the air intake off of the top, and a $2 can of cleaner. Idle runs strong now,with no hesitation. of course i have 50 electrical issues to figure out, buying a ford next time around. 44 people found this helpful.

What’s the SETP 3 for a Chevy Cobalt?

Setp 3: drive the car around moderately and idle with only slight acceleration to moderate acceleration if needed. OR you can drive around moderately until normal performance returns. Step 4: place the PARKING BRAKE ON and LEAVE the SHIFTER in DRIVE for automatics and “NEUTRAL for all MANUALS.

When did my 2005 Chevy Cobalt shut off?

I bought my 2005 Cobalt in 2007, was a really good car up until it started shutting off at stop signs and stoplights. This is really scary, it has also shut off when pulling out into an intersection. I am scared to death I will be rear-ended. It is getting so bad that I refuse to drive the car any longer.

What kind of engine does a 2005 Chevy Cobalt have?

Have a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. The for a few months the engine would hover at around 500 rpms at idle. Last week, it started rattling and by the end of the week the engine light came on, said “ENGINE POWER REDUCED” and completely died.

When do Check Engine Lights Come On on a Chevy Cobalt?

It did restart right away. When the Idle is rought the lights dim on the car, power steering becomes weak, and other problems you would expect when your idle drops and your car is about to stall. No check engine lights come on at all (I wish they did, I have a nice scantool).

What causes a Cadillac Escalade to stall out?

Not Enough Fuel – The fuel pump may not be able to provide the fuel pressure needed for the engine to run properly. When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter.

Where is the throttle position sensor on a Chevy Cobalt?

Your Chevy Cobalt uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.

Is there a recall on the 2005 Chevy Cobalt?

As it turns out, that problem is related to GM’s massive 2014 recall for a dangerous ignition switch defect. A recall that eventually ballooned to 2.6 million vehicles in one of the automotive industry’s biggest scandals. No one has added a helpful site for this 2005 Cobalt problem yet.

What causes a Cadillac Escalade to stall at a stoplight?

If you let off of the gas coming to a stoplight and it stalls for a second or two and recovers itself, it very well could be a dirty throttle body that is causing the problem. Here’s a great YouTube video from EricTheCarGuy. on how to clean a throttle body.

Is the Check Engine light on or off?

Check Engine light is on solid. engine runs fine. checked cap and all fluid levels.. It does need windshield washer fluid but I do not know if this is a monitored item? any ideas check engine light is on.Digital display read “check gas cap” once and the check engine light wont go off.After I pump gas it takes 5 mins for my car to start.