Q: I have a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, when I brake my car squeaks.

Using transmission error codes (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/the-most-common-error-codes-for-transmission-problems) is a necessary procedure for a transmission technician since automatic transmissions have been computer controlled for over 20 years. The transmissions currently in use are very different to diagnose and repair than transmissions from decades...

I strongly recommend this car not be driven before this problem is addressed as a safety concern. If the pedal goes down to the floor it means one of two things, either air has become trapped in the sealed system...

Hello! A leaking thermostat housing is a very common concern for your year model. Generally, replacing the entire thermostat housing (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/thermostat-replacement) takes care of it, which includes the upper and lower sections. This is a large plastic housing that should...

The red brake light is primarily lit when you apply the emergency brake, but it also lights up when you have a hydraulic problem with the brakes. Things like low fluid levels, leaking wheel cylinders, or brake hoses can also...

Hi, thanks for writing in. This is a sign that you may need to have the radiator system burped. This is a process that is used to relieve the air in the system which can cause the coolant to overflow...

Hi there, thanks for writing in. To my knowledge, Dodge did not make significant changes from the 99 to 2000 Caravan 3.3 liter engine. However, with that being said, it's hard to know for 100% certainty that the fuel injector...

Check the drive belt and see if it has a glaze to it. If so, then the drive belt (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/serpentine-drive-belt-replacement) is stretched and needs replaced. A drive belt has a life span of about 25K miles. Having 40K miles on...

Hello - there are 2 possibilities here: the first, and the one you hope for, is that the shift linkage has failed (most likely shifter cables (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-your-car-s-gear-shifter)), and you are not actually selecting a gear in the transmission although it...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The passenger (right) side of the vehicle (on yours and a lot of other vehicles) holds a computer system behind the fender (just under the floorboard). This is the box that controls the power...