Target Audience:
Budget-conscious consumers, first-time car buyers, small families
Key Competitors:
Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus, Mazda3, Nissan Sentra
Styling:
Modern, relatively sporty design for its class at the time.
Platform:
Built on GM's Delta platform, shared with Opel Astra and Saturn Ion.
Powertrain Options:
Offered with fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engines.
Powertrain:
Engine compartment overview, engine oil, battery, fuel information, air filter, refill capacities, lubricant specifications
Chassis:
Brakes (implied by driving controls/safety), steering (implied), suspension (implied)
Electrical And Lighting:
Instrument cluster, lights, battery
Interior Features:
Climate controls, entertainment systems, locks and security, seating and safety restraints
Driver Interface:
Driver controls, instrument cluster
Maintenance And Care:
Cleaning, maintenance and specifications, engine compartment, engine oil, battery, fuel information, air filter(s), part numbers, refill capacities, lubricant specifications
Basic Operation:
Starting the engine, driving controls, using climate controls, operating lights, using entertainment systems
Safety Features:
Understanding safety restraints (airbags, seatbelts), child seat installation (implied by safety restraints)
Maintenance Tasks:
Checking engine oil, checking other fluids (implied by refill capacities), basic cleaning
Troubleshooting Guides:
Indicator light explanations (instrument cluster), basic operational warnings
Customer Support:
Customer assistance information, reporting safety defects (U.S. only)
Depth:
Owner-level, focusing on operation, basic maintenance, and safety. Does not cover in-depth diagnostics or complex repair procedures. Equivalent to original factory owner's manual.
Engine 1 Type:
2.0L Ecotec L61 I4
Engine 1 Displacement:
1998 cc
Engine 1 Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6000 rpm
Engine 1 Torque:
128 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Engine 1 Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Engine 1 Fuel Requirement:
87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline
Engine 2 Type:
2.2L Ecotec L61 I4 (Some early models or specific trims)
Engine 2 Displacement:
2198 cc
Engine 2 Horsepower:
155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Engine 2 Torque:
150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine 2 Fuel Requirement:
87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline
Epa Fuel Economy 2.0L:
Approx. 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Highway (manual transmission)
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Approx. 14 gallons
Length:
Approx. 170.0 inches
Width:
Approx. 67.9 inches
Height:
Approx. 55.7 inches (Coupe) / 56.1 inches (Sedan)
Passenger Volume:
Approx. 90-94 cu ft (depending on body style)
Trunk Volume:
Approx. 13.9 cu ft (Coupe) / 15.0 cu ft (Sedan)
Curb Weight:
Approx. 2,800 - 3,000 lbs (depending on engine and trim)
Wheelbase:
Approx. 103.2 inches
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
4-Star (for 2007 model year)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
4-Star (for 2007 model year)
NHTSA Side Impact Front Seat:
5-Star (for 2007 model year)
NHTSA Side Impact Rear Seat:
4-Star (for 2007 model year)
NHTSA Rollover:
4-Star (for 2007 model year)
ABS:
Available Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on some trims.
Traction Control:
Available Traction Control System (TCS) on some trims.
Airbags:
Frontal airbags, available side-impact airbags.
Seatbelts:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners.
Child Safety:
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, under normal driving conditions. Consult manual for severe driving conditions.
Tire Rotation Interval:
Every 7,500 miles.
Air Filter Replacement:
Recommended every 30,000 miles or as needed based on driving environment.
Coolant Replacement:
Initial flush at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (using Dex-Cool compatible coolant).
Engine Oil Type:
SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (meeting GM specification GM6094M).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.5 quarts (with filter) for the 2.0L engine.
Coolant Type:
Dex-Cool® (Orange coolant) - GM P/N 12346290 or equivalent.
Transmission Fluid Type Auto:
Dexron VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
Common Complaints:
Some owners have reported issues with the ignition system (coil packs), power steering pumps, and exhaust system components. The 2.2L engine could be prone to oil consumption if not maintained properly.
Oil Filter Example:
ACDelco PF47 or equivalent (verify for specific engine variant).
Air Filter Example:
ACDelco A3143C or equivalent (verify for specific engine variant).
Manufacturer History:
Chevrolet, a division of General Motors (GM), has a long history of producing a wide range of vehicles from economy cars to trucks and performance vehicles.
Cobalt Introduction:
The Cobalt was introduced for the 2005 model year as a successor to the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.
Cobalt Lifespan:
Produced from 2005 to 2010.
Manufacturing Location:
Lordstown, Ohio, USA
