Q: I have a 2010 Chevy Cobalt that that shuts off when I put it in D/R but it starts up good . New fuel filter and oil change.

asked by on December 14, 2017

I have a 2010 chevy Cobalt that starts up good but shut off when put in D/R /P . I've installed a new fuel filter and oil change but still shuts off.

My car has 239000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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