The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it fixed.
Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Passkey Module
On models equipped with the Passkey
Theft Deterrent System, a new password must be learned by the PCM when the
BCM/PCM has been replaced. When the PCM is replaced, the EEPROM calibration
is flashed into the new PCM. Refer to latest GM Techline or equivalent information
for PCM ...