What does engine power reduced mean on a 2008 Chevy Cobalt?

If your Cobalt has gotten this reduced engine power warning, it means that one of its engine management sensors or the ECU have gone bad. It’s effectively “in the dark” without enough vital telemetry to control the engine properly.

What was the problem with the Chevy Cobalt?

Faulty ignition switches in the Cobalts, which cut power to the car while in motion, were eventually linked to many crashes resulting in fatalities, starting with a teenager in 2005 who drove her new Cobalt into a tree.

Who is the owner of the 2008 cobalt?

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When did the Chevy Cobalt come out in the US?

The Chevrolet Cobalt is a compact car initially introduced by Chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The Cobalt replaced both the Cavalier and the Toyota-based Geo Prizm/Chevrolet Prizm as Chevrolet’s compact car.

What kind of engine does a Chevrolet Cobalt have?

2008: The 2.4 L naturally aspirated, high-output SS coupe and SS sedan were renamed to just “Sport Coupe” and “Sport Sedan” respectively. The new Cobalt SS features a 260 hp (194 kW) turbocharged engine, replacing the Supercharged engine which was offered from 2005–2007.

When did the 2008 Chevy Cobalt come out?

The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt elevates its styling game only on the kitted-up SS version. The 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is Chevy’s entry into the compact-car segment. Launched in 2005, the Cobalt replaced the Cavalier, and it’s built on the same front-drive Delta platform as the Saturn Astra.

What kind of car is the Chevy Cobalt?

ConsumerGuide notes that the Chevrolet 2008 Cobalt comes as a two-door coupe or four-door sedan. Edmunds briefly describes the complicated offering from Chevrolet: “Cobalt is available in compact sedan and coupe body styles, each split into LS, LT and Sport trim levels. Additionally, the Cobalt SS is a coupe-only model for 2008.”

What kind of equipment does a Cobalt SS have?

The list of optional equipment offered for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS is short and includes a power-operated sunroof, taller rear wing, metallic paint and a limited-slip differential. An upgraded audio system is also available and includes an auxiliary input, in-dash six-disc CD changer and speed-sensitive volume.

Which is better Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac G5?

The Pontiac G5 has an almost identical mechanical layout to the Cobalt coupe, with a similar price, and you may like the G5’s styling better. The Cobalt is cheap and comfortable, and it performs reasonably well, but it’s past its prime.