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How to know if your Chevy Cobalt has transmission issues?

How to know if your Chevy Cobalt has transmission issues?

Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission Issues 1 Fully warm the vehicle and enter the time the shudder occurs. 2 Without releasing the gas pedal, engage the brakes lightly, this will dis-engage the TCC 3 IF the shudder stops, a THEN re-occurs upon releasing the brake pedal, the TCC is at fault.

How many miles does a Chevy Cobalt have?

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt with an automatic transmission. I’ve had it for about a month and a half. There are around 79k miles on it. I have taken it to the dealership numerous times regarding a problem that I first thought was an intermittent shifting problem.

Why does my car jolt when I shift gears?

This jolt does not happen in any other gear, only when starting from a full stop – car will usually shift smoothly otherwise. 2. On occasion after smooth shifts while driving around town, the car will suddenly start shifting roughly. It is like a jerky/bump sort of feel at every gear shift.

When do they replace the valve body on my cobalt?

Dropped my 2008 Cobalt off on Wedneday and they are replacing the valve body as I requested. The car should be ready by this Friday. There is a new updated valve body that the dealer had to wait for from Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission Issues 1 Fully warm the vehicle and enter the time the shudder occurs. 2 Without releasing the gas pedal, engage the brakes lightly, this will dis-engage the TCC 3 IF the shudder stops, a THEN re-occurs upon releasing the brake pedal, the TCC is at fault.

I have a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt with an automatic transmission. I’ve had it for about a month and a half. There are around 79k miles on it. I have taken it to the dealership numerous times regarding a problem that I first thought was an intermittent shifting problem.

Dropped my 2008 Cobalt off on Wedneday and they are replacing the valve body as I requested. The car should be ready by this Friday. There is a new updated valve body that the dealer had to wait for from Chevrolet.

What’s the VIN number on a Chevy Cobalt?

Problem affects Cobalts if end of VIN number is less than 67661747. If car is still under warranty, this is a free fix. I am keeping a steady pace with traffic when all of the sudden my steering wheel begins to shake and I begin to hear a rattling noise.

Is there a recall on the Chevy Cobalt?

Gm recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 09v073000 for the 2009 chevy Cobalt should cover all years. I own a 2006 model year with the same problem and have read about more complaints online when trying to diagnose on why mine would not shift into park and I could not remove the key from the ignition going back to the 2005 model year.

Gm recall notice NHTSA campaign number: 09v073000 for the 2009 chevy Cobalt should cover all years. I own a 2006 model year with the same problem and have read about more complaints online when trying to diagnose on why mine would not shift into park and I could not remove the key from the ignition going back to the 2005 model year.

Why are GM Cobalts harder to work on?

“..gm and the dealers have teamed up on car repairs so the dealer can make more money by repeat visits..gm has designed the cobalt to be harder to work on on purpose.” Sounds like most cars on the market nowadays. I have a 2008 cobalt and need to add some tranny fluid and need to find the plug or what ever it is that will let me fill it.

What are the symptoms of a bad clutch switch?

$0.00 1 Vehicle does not start One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing clutch master safety switch is a vehicle that does not start. 2 Starts while in gear Another symptom of a problem with the clutch safety switch is a vehicle that starts while the transmission is in gear. 3 Check Engine Light comes on

What happens if the clutch master switch fails?

One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing clutch master safety switch is a vehicle that does not start. The clutch safety switch is designed to close and provide electricity when the pedal is depressed. However, if the switch fails, it will not be able to provide power for the starting circuit.

Can a check engine light be activated by a bad clutch?

A Check Engine Light can also be activated by a variety of other problems, so having the computer scanned for trouble codes is recommended. A clutch safety switch is a simple but important safety feature installed on virtually all vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.

What’s the average memory of an industry cobalt?

“INDUSTRY” has an average memory of Seven years before making the same mistake again. Perhaps the computer on the Cobalt is set too close on this action. Otherwise the valve body may cause the transmission to shift up and down erratically.

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