Ten problems related to ignition module have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2005 Cobalt.
I have received (both) recall work done on my 05 Cobalt, and yesterday I was driving on the highway at 55-60mph for the first time since I got my car back last Friday. I lost power steering and my car would no longer shift to increase its speed. It felt like I was in neutral gear as the rpms were in the 5000-6000 range yet I was still at a speed of apprx 55mph, as I attempted to pull over to the shoulder I recognized I did not have power steering, and the light on my dash quickly went off and then came back, along with a check engine light. After finding out what the engine codes were via autozone, I was told my transmission control module had failed, hence why my transmission would not engage into third gear. After driving the car around more that afternoon, it continued to happen at the high speed levels, and again the power steering failed. I brought it up to the chevy dealership that performed the work, yet the service department was closed at 7pm. The sale guy tried to convince me that this recall would not affect anything with the transmission, yet multiple mechanics have told me that if the new piece was not programmed properly with my ecm, then its possible that this is affecting my vehicle. I am going to try and bring my car back in tonight after work, or hopefully tomorrow. I have already call general motors and reported the same incident, because there is a rumor going online that the new ignition switch may have a "short" in it. But I do not want to confirm that.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer diagnosed that the module control and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) but the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Ne.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition module failed and caused the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice, who was unable to diagnose the failure both times. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) after the failure and was awaiting the parts needed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the contact started the vehicle he noticed that the it began to stall and suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that gasoline was pouring into the engine and that the ignition control module needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 64000.
There were no events leading up to the failure; it just happened. The ignition control module has been replaced twice in 4 years on my 2005 Cobalt. The first time was 2 weeks after I bought the car so it was under warranty. The second time it cost me over $600 dollars to have it fixed. The odometer will read "ice possible" when it's 80 degrees outside and the brake dummy light comes on all the time. The radio will display a "lock" on it and the radio won't work. Just recently the rear defogger quit working. I replaced the fuse and relay switch thinking this would be quick fix and neither worked. The 2005 Cobalt has many issues and I've read of others with issues similar to mine. New cars aren't supposed to have this many problems this soon. My car is only 4 years old and I can't wait to get rid of it!.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, the key remained stuck in the accessory stage of the ignition module. The failure prevented her from turning off the vehicle. She has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 42,500.
Rough idling, check engine light. . . Replacement of the ignition control module. . . 2 times. . . Parts replaced 2 times. . .
Went out to warm up my car, as I do every morning. The car would not start. When we got it started , it sounded like a go kart or 4 wheeler putting. Decided to drive it to dealer and had my husband follow. It made it about 5 miles and started smoking and sparks were coming from the exhaust. It died and wouldn't start back. We had to call in a tow truck to take it to a dealer. The dealer just informed me that it is an ignition module. We will see if that fixes the problem. This car had problems since the day I got it. When I got home with it in August 2005, the trunk ajar light stayed on even though the trunk was not open. Took it in to a shop and they replaced a computer, which immediately burnt out while there. I had to wait an additional week for them to get another one in. About may of 2006 the car was leaking from the air vents and the passenger dashboard. Took it in and the problem seemed to be fixed for a while. May of 2007 I had the same problem and took it to another chevy dealership the problem seemed to be fixed for only 2 days. It still leaks to this day and I get condensation on the dashboard when it s hot enough. My radio has shorted out twice from this problem. My trunk constantly makes weird tapping noises and when people are in my car, they think someone is in the trunk. My car is now at the third local dealership on about its 6 + visit. I see other people with the same complaints as myself, and wonder why we are all paying out of pocket for things that should apparently be recalls. My gauges also work by themselves, when the car is off and keys are removed. The dealers claim this never happens in their view. I am very dissatisfied with my purchase and would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mainly because of the lack of concern from the chevy dealers to fix the solutions for myself and others that I have read about.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the lock mechanism failed. The contact mentioned that the doors were unable to be unlocked using the electronic key fob or manually. In addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was out of park. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v171000(electrical system) and NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000(air bags, electrical system)however, the failures persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that he also had to replace the computer motor and two body control modules. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 91,496.
2005 chevy Cobalt issues with the ignition module and stalling. Consumer states that the ignition module is defective causing the vehicle to stall. The consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder would bind, which made it difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly, however the problem continued.