2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Service and Repair Manual

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Covers all 2006 Cobalt trims — LTZ Sedan 4-Door, LS Coupe 2-Door, SS Sedan 4-Door +4 more ·
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It was much larger than i expected. 5 documents at 12k pages each. Its not something ill actually be able read but its easy enough to find what you need..
The Ford F250 manual is much easier to navigate at just over 8000 pages.
If i spend the money for Adobe Acrobat Professional ill be able to break it down into manageable bits.
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This factory service and repair manual for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has three engines to keep straight: the naturally aspirated 2.2L DOHC inline-four of 134 cubic inches, the supercharged 2.0L DOHC four of 122, and the naturally aspirated 2.4L DOHC four of 145. They were sold in a four-door sedan and a two-door coupe across four trims, LS, LT, LTZ and SS. Because the displacements sit close together, correct identification matters before any specification is used, and the book keeps their data separate for exactly that reason.

Engines covered

  • 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
  • 2.0L inline-four (122 cu in) — DOHC, supercharged, gasoline
  • 2.4L inline-four (145 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

  • 4-door sedan
  • 2-door coupe

Trims covered

  • LS
  • LT
  • LTZ
  • SS

Known issues on the 2006 Cobalt. The federal record holds six recalls for this model year. In one, the key can come out of the ignition when the switch is not off and the car can roll away; in another, replacement ignition switches can slip from run to accessory, stalling the engine and leaving the air bags unable to deploy. A third covers fuel pumps that can leak, with fire the consequence if the fuel meets an ignition source. Complaints total 2,330: steering leads with 1,291, ahead of 229 on the electrical system and 216 on the fuel and propulsion system, each with its own diagnostics here.

NHTSA #09V41900029/10/2009Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MOD

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPL

NHTSA #07V01400018/01/2007Component: STRUCTURE

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCU

Consequence

IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING PLASTIC TO THE HEADLINER TRIM TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY

NHTSA #14V04700010/02/2014Component: AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition k

Consequence

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is invol

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An i

NHTSA #10V07300003/03/2010Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERI

Consequence

IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SP

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING N

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11019074

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019073

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11019072

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.

TSB #11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

TSB #11011782

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking

TSB #11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #11008956

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).

Showing the 8 most recent of 350 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20140401Component: STEERINGCrash reportedFire reported1 fatalities

ON 9/13/2012 MY NIECE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 CHEVY COBALT. IT WAS A CLEAR NIGHT WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN HER CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. SHE DIED OF

20140401Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reportedFire reported1 fatalities

ON 9/13/2012 MY NIECE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 CHEVY COBALT. IT WAS A CLEAR NIGHT WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN HER CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. SHE DIED OF

20140401Component: AIR BAGSCrash reportedFire reported1 fatalities

ON 9/13/2012 MY NIECE WAS DRIVING HER 2006 CHEVY COBALT. IT WAS A CLEAR NIGHT WITH LIGHT TRAFFIC. ALL OF A SUDDEN HER CAR VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. SHE DIED OF

20140414Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reportedFire reported

A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT QUICKLY APPLIED THEIR BRAKES WHICH CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO QUICKLY APPLY HERS THUS CAUSING HER TO HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT

Showing the 4 most serious of 3056 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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