Do Cobalt transmissions all suck??!

Asked by jeff_cobalt_2010_bre... Dec 18, 2020 at 05:52 PM about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2010 Cobalt and the transmission just died, the car drives in forward
bt not in reverse, I have never seen this before. I had it serviced yesterday
for an oil lube and filter and later that afternoon, the transmission is
broken/needs to be rebuilt i am told. Before the breakdown yesterday, i drove
it on the highway and the RPMs hit 5500, the last time that happened to me,
my car also needed major repair work. This car had only 74,000Kms on it
and now it needs $2500 in repairs to rebuild the transmission. I doubt it is
worth it

1 Answer
41,230

TDolby answered 3 years ago

Cobalt's were Chevy's cheap transportation vehicles. They are not known for longevity or reliability. For a trans to fail at that mileage is not normal, but anything can happen. Seems you had an internal failure. If you really like the vehicle and want to drive it a few more years, a repair might make sense. Not doing anything, you will get scrap value for the vehicle. No one wants a vehicle without a working trans. The car is worth around $3000 to 3500 if you sell it once fixed. I would have a mechanic source a used transmission to get you back on the road. Maybe cost you around $1500 all said and done?

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Do Cobalt transmissions all suck??! 1 Answer

    I have a 2010 Cobalt and the transmission just died, the car drives in forward bt not in reverse, I have never seen this before. I had it serviced yesterday for an oil lube and filter and later that...

    2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My 2006 GM Cobalt run out of oil..what do I do?..now stalls, no acceleration at all..? 7 Answers

    It ran out of oil....put 2 quarts and additive, should I put all 4 quarts?

    Chevrolet Cobalt

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • how do I know if my waterpump is bad on a 2006 Chevy Cobalt 1 Answer

    While driving my Chevy Cobalt I noticed the coolant temp rising steadily. After arriving home I checked the radiator fan which was not working. How do I know if it is the fan or water pump?

    2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Cobalt 7 Answers

    I know all the answers to these cars...

    2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2008 chevy cobalt 2 Answers

    How do I check my fuel pump in a 2008 chevy cobalt to see if it's working?

    2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Cobalt

Looking for a Used Cobalt in your area?

CarGurus has 24 nationwide Cobalt listings starting at $1,999.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Chevrolet Cobalt Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    munron
    Reputation
    8,440
  • #2
    John Carson
    Reputation
    2,290
  • #3
    MoGo
    Reputation
    1,990
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Cruze
41 Great Deals out of 957 listings starting at $2,195
Used Chevrolet Corvette
26 Great Deals out of 1,031 listings starting at $15,871
Used Honda Civic
173 Great Deals out of 3,620 listings starting at $440
Used Chevrolet Camaro
20 Great Deals out of 309 listings starting at $10,500
Used Chevrolet Malibu
43 Great Deals out of 1,161 listings starting at $1,295
Used Chevrolet Impala
11 Great Deals out of 112 listings starting at $3,531
Used Toyota Corolla
115 Great Deals out of 1,977 listings starting at $2,795
Used Chevrolet Colorado
26 Great Deals out of 1,465 listings starting at $6,800
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
185 Great Deals out of 5,867 listings starting at $2,975
Used Honda Accord
47 Great Deals out of 897 listings starting at $2,799
Used Chevrolet Equinox
78 Great Deals out of 2,767 listings starting at $4,499
Used Toyota Camry
54 Great Deals out of 978 listings starting at $2,212

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.