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Image 1 — Cracked 300K with my 2008 Cobalt LS coupe
Image 2 — Cracked 300K with my 2008 Cobalt LS coupe
Image 3 — Cracked 300K with my 2008 Cobalt LS coupe
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Cracked 300K with my 2008 Cobalt LS coupe

Cracked the magical 300,000 mile mark last month with my 2008 Cobalt LS coupe. Original engine still in it.

I got this vehicle in the spring of 2011, with 46,365 miles on it. My kids were 10, 4 and 2 when I bought it -- now they are a college graduate, a sophomore in college and a senior in high school. They grew up riding with ol' dad in this car.

This beauty rolled off the GM assembly line in Lordstown, Ohio, which closed up shop in 2019.

Besides normal wear and tear (starters, alternators, etc.), the biggest thing that's been done is the timing chain, back around 2018 I believe (I'd have to check with my mechanic), and the Cobalt recalls.

Next goal is 350,000!

u/AWCIjs — 5 days ago
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Need help with excessive oil burning with a 2010 HHR 2.2 LT

First of yes I know this isn’t a cobalt but this does use the same chassis and engine and the HHR subreddit is locked so here I am!

I’ve noticed that after I let my car idle for any more then around 5 minuets that when when I began driving again it smokes a lot out of the tail pipe with a dark grey sooty smoke.

I’m not completely surprised if my engine is simply worn out or damaged but I do have a few errors that I’ve scanned from the OBD system that indicate fault from PCV and other emissions related issues (those ones I believe are due to a bad fuel cap) but is this normal for a HHR with 242200 miles and if it’s possible is there a way I could mitigate the oil consumption or fix it through and through

u/Warlord1918 — 2 days ago
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About to be the best $450 I ever spent

I posted yesterday about this and everyone absolutely despised the bumper. I probably should have said a little more. I’m already 2k deep in my cobalt. I ordered a new hood, front bumper, ss spoiler, headlights, taillights, exhaust, and a bunch of other small things. Also I will be tinting the windows.

So far this is my favorite bumper that I’ve seen. The regular ss one looks too big IMO

u/Novascotia7069 — 8 days ago
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Need help diagnosing a problem

I’m looking into buying an 08 cobalt with 140km on it. Only problem is it has an odd loud ticking type of noise whenever it’s on. It doesn’t go away at all but it’s either the timing chain or the valve lifter. If it’s the chain then I’m pretty sure it’ll need to be fixed asap (correct me if wrong) but how can I diagnose the problem myself? Any help is much appreciated.

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u/Time-Raspberry-1759 — 3 days ago
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I have a 2007 Cobalt that it appears the shift cable has disengaged . The engine is strong , the clutch plate is firm but it won't go in gear. The mechanic says it will cost more than it's worth to fix. I love the car but because of unforeseen circumstances I got to drive it legally for 2 days. Thoughts, offers, prayers, the mechanic says come get it. Please throw some thoughts at me .

It's a 5 speed manual shift.

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u/manhole4now — 12 days ago
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2009 Pontiac G5 GT, hazard button will not stay pressed in (on) position. Is this a time consuming fix? Like do I have to take the dashboard off to fix/replace it?

u/The_Real_Funky_Fumo — 7 days ago
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Transmission hard shift

Has anyone had the hard shift from 1st-2nd gear and not gotten any check engine lights. From my research I was leaning towards the shift solenoids but it didn’t make sense to me that it’s not throwing any codes. I checked the fluid level and it took not even .25 quarts before it was already coming out the fill hole. It shifted better for about 2 minutes after that but went right back to the hard shift 1-2 and it hesitating to downshift. The car is a 09 Lt with an automatic. Thanks

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u/blue67coupe — 6 days ago
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Howdy everyone I just bought a 2005 ss with the 5 speed manual. Gears 1-4 work fine and no grinding or other issues, 5th gear goes in just fine again no grinding but if there's any acceleration ie letting the clutch out or going from downhill to uphill it pops out into neutral. It can be held in place and otherwise functions regularly, no grinding no wackiness only popping out.

I've looked online and found the issues could be: roll pin, cable adjustment, transmission fluid, or some bolt that holds the 5th gear in place is out or something. I have seen people with the same issue but not a definitive answer. So my question is this, if you have had this issue and you fixed it what was your cause?

Just looking for a place to start the diagnostics and borrow some experience.

Thanks!

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u/uglylilbush — 9 days ago