Model overview

The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact vehicle launched by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt followed both the Cavalier and the Prizm as Chevrolet's compact vehicle. The Cobalt was available as a coupe, sedan, and as a sport compact version called the Cobalt SS. Alike the Chevrolet HHR and the Saturn ION, it was based on the General Motors Delta platform.

A Pontiac variant was marketed in the U.S. under the G5 name for 2007–2009. The G5 substituted the Cavalier-related Pontiac Sunfire. While the Cobalt was available as a coupe and sedan, the G5 was only available as a coupé in the U.S.

The Chevrolet Cobalt was powered by a 2.2-liter inline four-cylinder producing 155 hp and 150 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual is the default transmission, with a four-speed automatic only possible for the LS and LT trims.

Chevrolet Cobalt known problems

Some of the common problems or complaints owners have about the Chevrolet Cobalt are:

Ignition Key Stuck produced by Broken Shifter

Check Engine Light and Misfire made by Ignition Module/Coil Break

Faulty Timing Chain

Check Engine Light created by Gas Cap issue

Flush brake fluid every 60,000 miles

Chevrolet Cobalt PDF owner manual

Below you can find the owners manuals for the Cobalt model sorted by year. The manuals are free to download and are available in PDF format. Is is recommended to check the owners manual corresponding to the correct year of your Chevrolet Cobalt to solve the problems or to get insights about the car.