bought it at 80k miles, change catalytic converter, exhaust system, changed struts and suspension, oil change, what else should i do other than coolant and where could i buy the best items/parts. sitting close to 84k and rpm flutters when i release acceleration and when cruising very slight but noticeable enough if paying attention?
Hey all, hoping I can get some advice here.
Was driving my 08 LT Cobalt to work last week and I noticed my engine light started flashing and I was losing power/speed. I pulled over and after that it won't start. It cranks and sometimes it seems to start really rough and then immediately dies. I tried pulling codes when it happened and I believe I had a crankshaft code and misfire on 1 but I accidentally cleared them because I'm an idiot and they don't seem to be coming on anymore. I did note that there was some oil under the car when they tow truck put it in the flatbed but I haven't confirmed where that was coming from yet.
It's at around 213,000 miles and I changed the plugs/coils a few months back. Everything comes on electric wise so I don't think it's the battery/alternator but I haven't tested it yet. Fuel gauge goes up to the correct pressure so maybe not the fuel pump?
Any thoughts/advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance!
2010 ls. it started and then when u turned off and turned back on it wouldn’t start. checked to see what could possibly be wrong, wire connecting starter and alternator was fried. replaced it and now it won’t start at all. any ideas? i’m thinking the starter bc it was corroded a bit but cleaned it up best i could.
Hey y'all!
Trying to stay ahead of the curve on maintenance, and looking at replacement CV axles for my 2006 Cobalt LT 2.2L Automatic.
Any good brands in the year 2026? Are the CV axles for any other options (e.g. SS, 2.0L) compatible?
The car was resting on a punch and what's left of that bolt almost 2 inches higher then the jack stand and looks who's holding
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
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.
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!
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