Faults:

Wheels will not hold the balance weights. I replace them about every month because the dealer tells me they get "thrown" off during deflection (Cornering). Their advice to try a different tire has not remedied the problem.

I have to replace the brake rotors every 2 to 3 months because of warping.

Rattle, shaking and vibration in the steering column. Several issues here, dealer admitted there was a company bulletin concerning this.

Fabric peeling away from arm rests on the front doors.

HVAC line leaks condensation on passenger floor board.

Passenger side, rear door seal leaks a tremendous amount of air above 40 mph, and at 60 or above is very loud. Replacing the rubber seal has not stopped the problem. Appears to be just a flaw in original design.

Windshield wipers have now begun to short. "Mist" feature usually doesn't work. When I change speed from low to high, they stop for several seconds before coming back on, extremely unsettling when driving in bad storms.

A/C blows weakly, even on highest fan speed and set for recirc. According to dealer, it's the same a/c for all Cobalts.

Dealer replaced the Stereo/CD player @ 30,000 miles because of an electrical problem which caused the unit to "fry", as they put. Cause is still undetermined, and my CD was unable to be retrieved from the unit.

Loud rattles from the trunk struts while driving, which the dealer is unable to trace or repair, though admittedly hears it as well, and agrees it is annoying.

General Comments:

The Cobalt has extremely poor handling. When cornering, especially on mountain roads, it is difficult, even for seasoned drivers, to keep the car in your lane, and it feels as if you're going to slide right off the road.

The interior cabin is fairly comfortable for a small inexpensive car, and the ride is actually quite good. As long as you're on a straight road.

Disappointing that Chevy's entry level car is still not up to Toyota, Honda or even Hyundai's fit, finish and reliability.

Bottom line is, you may be getting into a set of wheels for a modest price, but what you save at the time of purchase, you'll more than make up for after your warranty expires.

If you're a person with and eye for details, and you're on a budget, do yourself a favor and consider a Honda, Toyota or even a Kia or Hyundai. Your wallet and your patience will thank you in the long run.

Faults:

Nothing, except it seemed to have an ignition problem for the previous owner. She replaced it, and I have not had a problem with it. Other than that, nothing.

General Comments:

The new Chevy Cobalt's are very nice little cars. They are very attractive and seem to be one of the best compact cars out there, compared to the Civic and the Neon. I love mine!

From the reviews that I have read today, I think that most of the problems that people have experienced with these cars, are things that GM just needs to rethink, or re-assess. We as consumers must keep in mind that the Cobalt is a brand new model and it is still evolving. I'm sure that the Ford Mustang, or the Chevy Corvette took a few trips to the drawing board before it became one of America's well-known muscle cars.

Overall, the Chevy Cobalt is a good, dependable car, and I would recommend a Cobalt to anyone. If you are going for a more sporty look, stick to the 2-doors, and the LS Level 2 trim, or even the LT trim. Have more options, and they tend to come with rims and a sunroof (not that that's the most important thing, just looks good!)