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Why is my chevy Cobalt shaking?

Why is my chevy Cobalt shaking?

Engine firing issues: When one or more of your spark plugs isn’t firing correctly, it can cause your car to vibrate. Brake system issues: If the vibration or steering-wheel shake only occurs when you apply the brakes, it’s likely time to have your brake pads and rotors checked.

Why does my car shake when I hit a pothole?

If you hit a pothole at high speed you could dent the rim and damage the tire. Another common cause of steering wheel vibration or car shake is having something lodged in a tire, like a large bolt, or any metal object you may have picked up from the road’s surface (I have seen even wrenches and screwdrivers impaling a tire).

Can a faulty crankshaft sensor cause a car to stop?

The crankshaft sensor is necessary for your car engine to run on most car models. You also have a camshaft position sensor on some car models, which the car uses if the camshaft sensor is faulty. Here, a faulty crankshaft position sensor may not cause the car to stop entirely.

Why does my steering wheel shake in cold weather?

In addition to being a common cause of steering wheel vibration or car shake, low tire pressure can cause the following problems: And the list goes on. A quick check of your tire pressures can save you money in the long run, in many ways. In cold weather, tire pressures drop.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Ruth Doyle