where is the dipstick for the transmission and why does it jerk when it is hot

There is no dipstick on a cobalt. There is a black screw on cap on the top of the trans to the right of the motor. If you want to check your fluid level, raise the vehicle but make sure it is level from front to back. On the passenger side of the trans there is a little threaded plug that you unscrew while the car is running in park with the trans hot. If fluid pours out then it is overfilled. If no fluid comes out, then you can slowly add fluid until it starts coming out the plug hole. I had hard shifting in my 2010 cobalt 2LT and it turned out to be a clogged camshaft position actuator which ended up triggering my check engine light. I poured 6 oz of seafoam cleaner into the oil and drove it for 300 miles then changed the oil. No problems since. Hope this helps.

Did you take it ack to whoever put the transmission in for an opinion?

not yet, but I called them. I had one answer that it was a sellanoid so I have to take it back anyway.

Where is the power steering dip stick located

There is no dipstick. Power steering on the Cobalt is electric. There is no fluid involved.

I was having issue with my 2010 cobalt it was shifting funny. So I had the codes ran and it said my shift solenoid was out. Long story short it was actually my battery. The battery was no good. It can affect the way the car drives. Just my experience I’ve experienced since owning my car.

How do you know if you need transmission fluid

I won't to know that answer as well

If it’s an automatic there is a second dipstick under the hood to check it. It needs to be checked with the engine running or you won’t get an accurate reading. Your owners manual will tell you location and procedure if you’re having trouble with it.

There is no dipstick on a cobalt. There is a black screw on cap on the top of the trans to the right of the motor. If you want to check your fluid level, raise the vehicle but make sure it is level from front to back. On the passenger side of the trans there is a little threaded plug that you unscrew while the car is running in park with the trans hot. If fluid pours out then it is overfilled. If no fluid comes out, then you can slowly add fluid until it starts coming out the plug hole.

Right you are Tom. Mine is a manual and I just presumed an automatic still had a dipstick on it. I should have checked. When I did check I also discovered that the recommended change interval is 100,000 miles. So I guess in answer to Mrs.Virgo's question, unless the transmission is clearly leaking, it doesn't need fluid.

Mine doesn't have a screw cap? Would it be a plug instead of screw cap?

I have 2009 chevy cobalt n it have a dragging noise. whrn its about shifting out n sometimes it cuts off when ion turning a curve. do i need a tune up r what?

I have a 2009 chevy cobalt n its making this dragging noise when its shifting out n some times it will cut off when ion turning a curve n it be jerking...some one told me i could need a tune up Help me out please

Start by scanning it for trouble codes. Sounds like more than a tune up is needed, but do some trouble shooting first before you start replacing things.

Obviously a horrible design. Who designs a car with no practical way of checking a fluid level.

Why would you consider that a poor design? It's a closed system, where would the fluid go? They don't just do this stuff on a whim. Engineers spend thousands of hours determining what works and what doesn't. There's no dipstick on a rear end housing either, or a transfer case. Never has been... ever. If there's no leak, its going to be full.

Why do I half to keep putting transmission fluid in my car

It doesn't evaporate so it must be leaking out somewhere. Get underneath and have a good look around with a good light. It may be something minor which you can replace or reseal yourself. If you're not very mechanical any repair shop should be able to take care of it.

Hi I don’t have an answer but a question. My 2009 Chevy cobalt standard trans. has been acting jumpy when shifting into first and 2nd is this a non expensive problem or am I screwed? Cause I just bought it

Check the spark plugs. When mine get worn out and start misfiring I get jerking in low gears. New plugs and the problem goes away. Has happened to me twice... you'd think I'd learn. After that scan it for trouble codes. There's usually lots of info in the computer.

I have an 08 Chevy cobalt after it heats up it stops going into 3rd what could be the problem

I have a 2008 Cobalt Chevy I have the same problems with the shifting when driving.sometimes it picks up speed great,other times it draggs like no speed at all..what that can be? Need answers

What did it say when you scanned it for trouble codes?

I checked into it it most likely is the transmission module or the wiring I'll get back with yall when I figure it out

This is a question, not an answer, it seems like tomsherri93 on here knows the best about the situation. My transmission in my 2007 chevy cobalt was just fine yesterday, today I start it up to drive down my long driveway, hit the blacktop, maybe a block of driving my cobalt would not shift. It's a manual tranny. I have read all your answers, do I need to have my car raised to out transmission fluid in it, or can I do it with its level on the ground? Plus, how do I get the fluid in once I find the screw-on cap on the top of the trans to the right of the motor? I want to be prepared when I go to do this, I am a woman doing this alone, so I need to make sure I have the proper tools to do it correctly.

I don't think low fluid in a manual transmission would ever keep it from shifting. If so it would have to be extremely low and you would see lots of evidence of leakage on the underside of your car. It could be clutch issues or it could possibly be an electronic issue. I think your next stop is a repair shop for an evaluation.