snarkee

i know these are common issues with cobalt's but does anyone have the tsb numbers for the following problems:

1) silver paint around the bottom of my A/C control trim is missing
2) rear rim paint is flaking
3) steering clunk
4) hesitation around 3,500rpm ????



I only have 3,000km so far!

I am going to the dealer tomorrow but I want to be prepared.
thanks in advance

ToMeGuN

July of last year someone started a list of TSB's and they were removed for whatever reason. If there was ever a THREAD that needed to be left on here that was 1 of them.

fastchevy4u

I said I would not do this in another thread but here it is anyway....Here are all of the Technical Bulletins as listed in GM Service information these are just the technical ones nothing else hope this is helpful to someone.




2005 Chevrolet Cobalt - Bulletins - Technical

Select a document to view:

#06-03-09-005A Squawk/Squeak Type Noise From Rear Suspension While Driving Over Bumps at Low Speeds (Replace Rear Suspension Insulators) - (Jun 22, 2006)
#06-06-04-033 L61 Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0171, Fuel Trim System Lean, Set (Reprogram ECM) - (Jun 21, 2006)
#05-08-51-008A Bumps or Rust Colored Spots in Paint Due to Rail or Iron Dust (Remove Rail Dust) - (May 17, 2006)
#05-06-01-019D Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal (Install Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Using Revised Rear Main Seal Installer) - (May 12, 2006)
#06-08-50-005 Seat Cushion Cover Loose (Secure J-Strip to Seat Frame with Hog Rings) - (May 3, 2006)
#06-07-30-004B Various Concerns with Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Replace Shifter Assembly/Shifter Components or Ignition Lock Cylinder) - (Apr 18, 2006)
#05-06-04-038D 2.0L LSJ Engine SES Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0128 Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature Set (Reprogram PCM) - (Apr 13, 2006)
#05-03-10-003B Low Tire Pressure, Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels (Repair with Adhesive Sealant) - (Apr 13, 2006)
#05-08-64-002B Door Latch Freezing in Cold Temperatures (Apply Super Lube) - (Apr 3, 2006)
#05-08-64-036B Fabric on Door Trim Too Short (Repalce Pull Cup with Wider Bezel or Beauty Ring) - (Mar 21, 2006)
#02-06-04-015A Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt) - (Mar 7, 2006)
#05-01-38-016A Water Leaking on Front Passenger Side Floor of Vehicle, Water Blowing Out of Vents (Seal Heater Core Cover) - (Mar 3, 2006)
#05-07-29-006A Shifter Knob Loose or Detached From Shift Control Lever (Secure Shifter Knob with Adhesive and Fastener) - (Feb 13, 2006)
#05-02-32-005C EI05093 - Clunk Noise in Steering System at Slow Speeds While Turning and/or Driving Over Bumps (Replace Intermediate Shaft) - (Jan 20, 2006)
#05-06-04-030B Repeat Service Engine Soon (SES) Light at Low Mileage and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0420 (Reprogram ECM) - (Jan 18, 2006)
#04-07-30-028A 4T65-E Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak from Reverse Servo Cover (Replace Reverse Servo Cover Seal) - (Jan 12, 2006)
#05-03-10-006A Wheel Squeak (Install Wheel Cover Insulators) - (Nov 17, 2005)
#05-08-44-010B Radio Displays Locked Message Intermittently (Reprogram Radio) - (Nov 9, 2005)
#05-08-64-030A Interior Door Handle Inoperative or Clicking Noise Heard When Opening Door (Replace Interior Door Handle) - (Nov 2, 2005)
#04-06-01-009A Oil Leak from Engine Front Cover Crankshaft Oil Seal During Extremely Cold Weather (Replace Crankshaft Front Oil Seal) - (Nov 1, 2005)
#05-08--64-035 Left or Right Manual Mirror Control Inoperative (Replace Plastic Control Tower) - (Oct 28, 2005)
#05-06-01-003C Excessive Oil Consumption, Blue Smoke on Acceleration (Inspect Intake Manifold and/or Cam Cover, Replace if Necessary) - (Oct 17, 2005)
#01-07-30-038C Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Service Engine (SES) Lamp Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) - (Oct 12, 2005)
#05-08-110-006 Sunroof Switch Bezel Comes Loose From Headliner (Replace Bezel and Retainer, If Necessary) - (Sep 30, 2005)
#01-07-30-002E Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss in Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit) - (Sep 23, 2005)
#05-08-51-005 Cloudy Spot in Paint After Protective Covering is Removed (Heat Area) - (Sep 21, 2005)
#05-08-58-004 Rear Door Wind Noise (Apply Sealer) - (Aug 22, 2005)
#05-01-38-005A A/C System Not Cold Enough, Noisy A/C Compressor (Recharge A/C System With Correct Amount of Refrigerant) - (Jul 29, 2005)
#05-01-38-006B Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative, Service Engine Soon (SES) Light On, Low Power Message on DIC, Vehicle in Limp Home Mode, DTCs P0532, P0533, P1681, P2138 (Refer to Recall 05046 and/or Recall 05034) - (Jul 1, 2005)
#05-08-49-020 Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Gauges Inoperative - Speedometer Offset from Zero, Erratic Tachometer, Fuel Gauge Erratic (Reprogram IPC) - (Jun 23, 2005)
#05-08-49-019 Brake System Warning Light Comes on Intermittently (Reprogram IPC) - (Jun 22, 2005)
#05-01-38-010 Broken Blower Motor Control Knob (Replace Knob) - (Jun 2, 2005)
#02-07-30-013E Incorrect Transmission Shifts, Poor Engine Performance, Harsh 1-2 Upshifts, Slips 1st and Reverse, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Stuck Off/On, DTCs P0757, P0741, P0742, P0730, P0756 - (May 20, 2005)
#05-08-57-002A Water on Passenger Floor/Blower Motor Inoperative (Install Deflector) - (Apr 8, 2005)
#05-08-64-005 Door Handle Sticks When Ambient Temperatures are Below 0 Degrees Celsius or 32 Degrees Fahrenheit (Lubricate Door Handle Pawl) - (Feb 9, 2005)
#00-07-30-022C No Reverse, Second Gear or Fourth Gear (Replace Reaction Sun Shell with More Robust Heat Treated Parts) - (Dec 10, 2004)
#01-07-30-032B Transmission Oil Leaking From Transmission Vent (Replace Transmission Case Cover Gasket/Channel Plate Gasket) - (Nov 18, 2004)
#01-03-10-009A Plastic Wheel Nut Covers Missing and/or Loose (Replace Missing Covers and Add Sealant to All Covers) - (Jul 27, 2004)






2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - Bulletins - Technical

Select a document to view:

#06-03-09-005A Squawk/Squeak Type Noise From Rear Suspension While Driving Over Bumps at Low Speeds (Replace Rear Suspension Insulators) - (Jun 22, 2006)
#06-06-04-033 L61 Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0171, Fuel Trim System Lean, Set (Reprogram ECM) - (Jun 21, 2006)
#06-06-01-013 L61 Engine Oil Leak (Replace or Reseal Rear Oil Galley Engine Block Plug(s)) - (Jun 9, 2006)
#05-08-51-008A Bumps or Rust Colored Spots in Paint Due to Rail or Iron Dust (Remove Rail Dust) - (May 17, 2006)
#05-06-01-019D Engine Oil Leak at Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal (Install Revised Crankshaft Rear Main Oil Seal Using Revised Rear Main Seal Installer) - (May 12, 2006)
#06-08-50-005 Seat Cushion Cover Loose (Secure J-Strip to Seat Frame with Hog Rings) - (May 3, 2006)
#06-07-30-004B Various Concerns with Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Replace Shifter Assembly/Shifter Components or Ignition Lock Cylinder) - (Apr 18, 2006)
#05-03-10-003B Low Tire Pressure, Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels (Repair with Adhesive Sealant) - (Apr 13, 2006)
#06-06-04-018 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, DTCs P1682, P1516 Falsely Set (Reprogram ECM) - (Apr 5, 2006)
#05-08-64-002B Door Latch Freezing in Cold Temperatures (Apply Super Lube) - (Apr 3, 2006)
#06-06-04-012 Erratic Fuel Gage Readings (Does Not Go to Full or Moves Off Full Too Quickly) (Replace Fuel Level Sensor) - (Mar 22, 2006)
#05-08-64-036B Fabric on Door Trim Too Short (Repalce Pull Cup with Wider Bezel or Beauty Ring) - (Mar 21, 2006)
#02-06-04-015A Intermittent No Crank, No Start (Clean Battery Side Terminal Stripped Threads, Replace Battery Cable Bolt) - (Mar 7, 2006)
#05-01-38-016A Water Leaking on Front Passenger Side Floor of Vehicle, Water Blowing Out of Vents (Seal Heater Core Cover) - (Mar 3, 2006)
#05-02-32-005C EI05093 - Clunk Noise in Steering System at Slow Speeds While Turning and/or Driving Over Bumps (Replace Intermediate Shaft) - (Jan 20, 2006)
#05-06-04-073 Check Engine Light (MIL) Illuminated, Usually without Driveability Symptoms, DTCs P0128, P0604, P0326, P0420, P0717, P2431 Set on L61 Engine (Follow SI-If Necessary, Reprogram ECM with New Calibration - (Dec 7, 2005)
#05-03-10-006A Wheel Squeak (Install Wheel Cover Insulators) - (Nov 17, 2005)
#05-08-64-030A Interior Door Handle Inoperative or Clicking Noise Heard When Opening Door (Replace Interior Door Handle) - (Nov 2, 2005)
#01-07-30-038C Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Service Engine (SES) Lamp Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) - (Oct 12, 2005)
#05-08-110-006 Sunroof Switch Bezel Comes Loose From Headliner (Replace Bezel and Retainer, If Necessary) - (Sep 30, 2005)
#01-07-30-002E Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss in Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit) - (Sep 23, 2005)
#05-08-51-005 Cloudy Spot in Paint After Protective Covering is Removed (Heat Area) - (Sep 21, 2005)


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ToMeGuN

fastchevy4u.. Awesome man Thank's Again !

snarkee

maybe i am blind but i didnt see anything for rims flaking and for the interior silver trim paint peeling

Mrmaasta

Now thats handy!

M88ArRamadi

Thanks man!!!!

zzzzzzzz

ya i knew there was something wrong with my fuel gauge and trans shifting wierd

fastchevy4u

maybe i am blind but i didnt see anything for rims flaking and for the interior silver trim pain
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt


This is all I could find for wheels in the Cobalt section, as you can see it includes alot of other GM vehicles. I could not find any GM Tech bulletins on the interior trim sorry.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Subject: Info - Refinishing Aluminum Wheels #99-08-51-007C - (06/19/2006)



Models: 2007 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)

2003-2007 HUMMER H2

2006-2007 HUMMER H3

2005-2007 Saab 9-7X




--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This bulletin is being revised to add additional models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-08-51-007B (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening or re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed.

Evaluating Damage
In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility -- Outside Company later in this bulletin.

Aluminum Wheel Refinishing Recommendations
• Chrome-plated aluminum wheels

Re-plating these wheels is not recommended.

• Polished aluminum wheels

These wheels have a polyester or acrylic clearcoat on them. If the clearcoat is damaged, refinishing is possible. However, the required refinishing process cannot be performed in the dealer environment. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility -- Outside Company later in this bulletin.

• Painted aluminum wheels

These wheels are painted using a primer, color coat, and clearcoat procedure. If the paint is damaged, refinishing is possible. As with polished wheels, all original coatings must be removed first. Media blasting is recommended. Refer to GM Aluminum Refinishing Bulletin #53-17-03A for the re-painting of this type of wheel.

• Bright, machined aluminum wheels

These wheels have a polyester or acrylic clearcoat on them. In some cases, the recessed "pocket" areas of the wheel may be painted. Surface refinishing is possible. The wheel must be totally stripped by media blasting or other suitable means. The wheel should be resurfaced by using a sanding process rather than a machining process. This allows the least amount of material to be removed.


Important: Do not use any re-machining process that removes aluminum. This could affect the dimensions and function of the wheel.


Painting is an option to re-clearcoating polished and bright machined aluminum wheels. Paint will better mask any surface imperfections and is somewhat more durable than clearcoat alone. GM recommends using Corsican SILVER WAEQ9283 for a fine "aluminum-like" look or Sparkle SILVER WA9967 for a very bright look. As an option, the body color may also be used. When using any of the painting options, it is recommended that all four wheels be refinished in order to maintain color uniformity. Refer to GM Aluminum Refinishing Bulletin #53-17-03A for specific procedures and product recommendations.

Refinisher's Responsibility -- Outside Company
Important: Some outside companies are offering wheel refinishing services. One such company, Transwheel Corporation (800-892-3733), provides this service within GM guidelines. Other companies may also exist. Such refinished wheels will be permanently marked by the refinisher and are warranted by the refinisher. Any process that re-machines or otherwise re-manufactures the wheel should not be used.

A refinisher's responsibility includes inspecting for cracks using the Zyglo system or the equivalent. Any cracked wheels must not be refinished. No welding, hammering or reforming of any kind is allowed. The wheel ID must be recorded and follow the wheel throughout the process in order to assure that the same wheel is returned. A plastic media blast may be used for clean up of the wheel. Hand and/or lathe sanding of the machined surface and the wheel window is allowed. Material removal, though, must be kept to a minimum. Re-machining of the wheel is not allowed. Paint and/or clear coat must not be present on the following surfaces: the nut chamfers, the wheel mounting surfaces and the wheel pilot hole. The refinisher must permanently ID stamp the wheel and warrant the painted/clearcoated surfaces for a minimum of one year or the remainder of the new vehicle warranty, whichever is longer.

Important: Whenever a wheel is refinished, the mounting surface and the wheel nut contact surfaces must not be painted or clearcoated. Coating these surfaces could affect the wheel nut torque.

When re-mounting a tire on an aluminum wheel, coated balance weights must be used in order to reduce the chance of future cosmetic damage.



GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your GM dealer for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.





--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Document ID# 1841203
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

distillion

there is no tsb for the rims, even though i showed my dealer 100000000000 pages from this site about the issues they have, they refinished 1, a few months later another rims started flaking, they told me tis the chemicals i use, i said wow, soap and water is really tuff stuff eh lol, powdercoating them over the winter so i dont have to deal with there stupidity about that issue again, my dash is fine and i do get a thump once in while in my steering, or lil rattles when goin over small bumps, im not worried about it too much.

snarkee

its only my rear rims....they are chipping and flaking and i do not drive on gravel

ToMeGuN

Somone make a sticky out of this.

ChevyBoi89

i really hate bringing something this old back....but i need some help here! and this is what i found using the search!

#06-07-30-004B Various Concerns with Shifter and/or Ignition Key (Replace Shifter Assembly/Shifter Components or Ignition Lock Cylinder) - (Apr 18, 2006)

#06-06-04-012 Erratic Fuel Gage Readings (Does Not Go to Full or Moves Off Full Too Quickly) (Replace Fuel Level Sensor) - (Mar 22, 2006)

#05-08-64-036B Fabric on Door Trim Too Short (Repalce Pull Cup with Wider Bezel or Beauty Ring) - (Mar 21, 2006)

#05-01-38-016A Water Leaking on Front Passenger Side Floor of Vehicle, Water Blowing Out of Vents (Seal Heater Core Cover) - (Mar 3, 2006)

#05-02-32-005C EI05093 - Clunk Noise in Steering System at Slow Speeds While Turning and/or Driving Over Bumps (Replace Intermediate Shaft) - (Jan 20, 2006)

#05-08-64-030A Interior Door Handle Inoperative or Clicking Noise Heard When Opening Door (Replace Interior Door Handle) - (Nov 2, 2005)

#01-07-30-038C Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0757 Set, Service Engine (SES) Lamp Illuminated, Poor Performance of Transmission, Transmission Slipping (Clean Transmission Valve Body and Case Oil Passages of Debris) - (Oct 12, 2005)

#05-08-110-006 Sunroof Switch Bezel Comes Loose From Headliner (Replace Bezel and Retainer, If Necessary) - (Sep 30, 2005)

#01-07-30-002E Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) On, Transmission Stuck in Second or Third Gear, Instrument Cluster Inoperative (Verify and Repair Source of Voltage Loss in Transmission Solenoid Power Supply Circuit) - (Sep 23, 2005)


I have all of these. the car is a 2006, it had a 60k powertrain warranty. im about- 20-30k over that...is any of this a recall?? if i go to the dealership will any of this be fixed not out of my own pocket? or am i on my own at this point? i bought the car in 2010 when it was 4 years old with 49k on it. it now has like 88k. but if ANY of this is a recall can someone please let me know? ...especially the transmission, because im about to have the whole transmission rebuilt with a performance trans if i cannot get this fixed at the dealer not out of my own pocket!

alleycat58

Pretty sure they're all TSBs, so no, they would be out of pocket.

I know for the bezel it costs like $3 for a replacement and it just snaps into place.

Chevrolet Cust Svc

I would be happy to check if there are any open recalls on your Cobalt. Please send the VIN#. Thank you and I hope your weekend is going well.

Matt (Assisting Vanessa)

GM Customer Service