Chevy Cobalt Key Fob Not Working: 5 Common Causes

If your Chevy Cobalt’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure.  Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Chevy Cobalt’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more

Chevy Cobalt Bad Fuel Mileage: Causes

If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Chevy Cobalt is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Cobalt’s check engine … Read more

Chevy Cobalt Metal Shavings in Oil: Causes

If your Chevy Cobalt has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your car. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Cobalt has spun a … Read more

Chevy Cobalt RPM Goes Up and Down While Parked: Causes

When your Chevy Cobalt is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more

Chevy Cobalt: Symptoms of Bad Shocks or Struts

Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Chevy Cobalt is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Cobalt is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out immediately, as … Read more

Chevy Cobalt Tire Pressure Light: Causes + How to Fix

The TPMS light indicates that your Chevy Cobalt’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer.   The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Chevy … Read more

Chevy Cobalt P0174: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Cobalt is P0174. It indicates that your Chevy Cobalt is running lean on the bank two side of the engine.  P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more

Chevy Cobalt P1174 & P1175: Meaning, Causes, How to Fix

P1174 and P1175 are GM-specific DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). They indicate fuel bank trim issues on bank 1 and bank 2 of your Chevy Cobalt. Chevy Cobalt P1174 + P1175 Quick Info GM P1174 + P1175 Definition Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance (Bank 1 or Bank 2) Symptoms Mild misfire, MIL light Common Causes Bad O2 … Read more

Chevy Cobalt Only One Wiper Working: 4 Main Causes

If you find yourself in a situation where only one of Chevy Cobalt’s windshield wipers is working, there’s a lot you can do to get it fixed at home. We know that when only one windshield wiper is working, your Cobalt’s windshield wiper motor is still functional.  So we don’t need to check the windshield … Read more