188 problems related to power steering failed 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.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the electronic power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Invalid VIN.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon reversing out of a parking lot at a slow speed, the power steering ceased to operate, with the power steering warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her to make an appointment with her local Chevrolet dealer. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage on was unknown.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag light illuminated without warning. Billy navarre Chevrolet of lake charles, louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) had closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,379. Ad.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed to function properly when turning left or right. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but it exhibited the same condition mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,242.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). Shortly after receiving the recall repair, the power steering remained difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to the robince Chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The contact stated that the dealer did not provide an exact repair diagnosis; therefore, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to hedricks Chevrolet (961 w shaw Ave, clovis, CA 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,690.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering assist warning indicator illuminated as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at a slow speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to steer. The power steering and a yellow padlock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed. The dealer diagnosed that the power train control module needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 288,247.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced under NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 10v073000 (steering), the power steering failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. Djr.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 15mph, the power steering failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Tw.
My power steering failed without warning while driving on the freeway it still assist randomly but has dead spots as you turn the wheel and is very inconsistant every time I drive the car it acts differently this makes the car even more unsafe to drive because the wheel doesnt return to center and also has easy and hard spots as you turn the wheels to steer they recalled 1 million cars of the same make for power steering loss why is mine not recalled if it is not safe to drive gm has been caught hiding problems why are people like me endangering their own lives because gm cant be honest and open about the issues with their cars I feel like im in a death trap I am still waiting on the ignition switch recall part to come in its been well over a month since the dealer said the parts would be a few weeks im just hoping I dont have a takata airbag.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,586. Pam.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to steering column problems. The consumer stated his son was driving the vehicle, when the power steering failed. The steering column was replaced twice.
My power steering went out today as I was driving home from work. I was able to pull over and turn vehicle off for about 10 mins and then restart. After restart, the warning message cleared from the dic and my steering returned to normal. When I reached my driveway, power steering again went out and I almost went in the ditch. Power steering seems to be failing intermittently since it failed on me 3 times today. I noticed there is a recall for 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts for the steering failure but not on any other year including the 2005. Recall needs to be extended to all years of the Cobalts to fix this issue not just one year. Next time I may not be as lucky when my power steering fails. I request an immediate investigation as to why no other year of the Cobalt was included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
After having gm replace my power steering motor in March 2013, the power steering failed again as I was driving on the freeway. Luckily I managed to maintain control of the vehicle and drive to safety. Dealership then diagnosed the problem as being the transmission control module, costing me $607 to fix. A year and 6 months later, my power steering is failing yet again. I call the dealership and they say I can drive it into the dealership as soon as possible. It seems the Chevrolet does not understand that this problem has killed people. After expressing my concern for my personal safety (as well as others on the road) the dealership said I could get it towed at my own expense. I'm sorry, this is the second time general motors will "attempt" to fix my cars problem and it is at my expense? I beg the national highway traffic administration to have gm take these vehicles off the road and compensate owners. I am truly afraid for my safety every time I get into my car. Had I been able to afford a new one, I would have - but not everyone has that privilege. Please, too many people have already lost their lives.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle had been previously repaired for the power steering assist under recall NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the crash. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 174,000.
After having taken my car into the Chevrolet dealer for a power steering failure the car acted up again. They replaced the power steering motor however after about 1 hour of driving the cruise control disengaged and the power steering message came on the display. The gauges started going crazy and the check engine light would flash on and off as well as the parking brake light. At lower speeds there was a clicking sound from under the automatic transmission box and the car jerked when changing gears. This is extremely dangerous as driving on the free way at those speeds can lead to fatalities. I am extremely thankful nothing happened. General motors needs to get this right as clearly replacing the power steering motor is not the solution to the problem!.
In the first incident, the power steering on my 2005 Cobalt suddenly failed while accelerating up to highway speeds making it very difficult to turn. The power steering failure lasted until the vehicle was shut off after reaching my destination. The next day the power steering failed suddenly again twice and the failure would last until the vehicle was shut off. It's the same problem listed in recall #10v073000, but according to chevy, my vehicle isn't one included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electronic power assist system) in may of 2010. The contact stated that the repaired failed and the power steering assist failed, causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was not further repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were defective, the transmission was shifting hard and the power of steering failed sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when traveling at various speeds, the power steering would fail intermittently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 48,800.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the power steering would fail and cause the steering wheel to seize. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was initially repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle due to power steering failure. The contact crashed into a guard rail and the air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered facial lacerations and bruises. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. After the crash, the contact received a NHTSA recall notice id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was destroyed. The approximate mileage was 60,300.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the contact stated that the power steering would fail sporadically, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that she needed to add power steering fluid to the vehicle. No repairs were performed. The current and failure mileage was 119,000.
Last year, my 05 Cobalt experienced power steering failure and concurrent hard shifting between gears upon power steering notice of failure. I took my car in to the dealer to be fixed in accordance with the associated recall. Last week, one year later, I have experienced the same exact problems again. The car will chime and report "power steering failure". If driving above 15 mph, there isn't much to notice regarding power steering, however, if changing speed requires your car to shift up or down to a different gear, the car will jerk ("hiccup") heavily, as if an inexperienced driver was trying to drive a car with a manual transmission. The car has 46,000 miles on it and this is clearly not my problem. Please insist that gm issue a recall with a real remedy for this issue.
The power steering failed in my 2005 Cobalt. I took it to the dealer where they replaced a recalled power steering motor. They just called me and told me that didn't fix my power steering failure and I will be charged for any farther work being done. They obviously admit having a problem with their power steering system but what they replaced didn't fix my problem.
Power steering failer. Shut off while driving.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was being driven by another person. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over and the driver was ejected from the vehicle, where she was run over by other passing vehicles and fatally injured. The vehicle then caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. In April 2010, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and believed that the power steering failure caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and removed the black box for investigation. However, the manufacturer had not notified the contact of any outcome of the investigation. The current and failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure recurred approximately six months later. When approaching an intersection and depressing the brakes, all of the warning lights started to illuminate on the instrumental panel. The power steering suddenly failed and she was unable to manuever the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they did not offer any assitance because the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.
The power steering motor on my 2005 Cobalt failed for the first time in December, 2010. Now, in October, 2011 I have had the power steering motor replaced as per the Chevrolet recall. Five days after the replacement of the motor, the exact same issues have returned. The car stutters at any speed, the power steering fails completely making the car nearly impossible to steer and the car has stalled at least half a dozen times so far. Chevrolet knows about this problem, but it is clear that the recall of the power steering motor alone does not fix the problem. The entire power steering mechanism seems to be at fault and it seems that Chevrolet will only cover the cheapest part of this fix. Chevrolet expects its customers to pay for their mistake and not only is this mistake an inconvenience it is a huge safety concern. My vehicle has stalled on an on-ramp, in traffic and once in an intersection. Chevrolet must be held accountable for this huge safety concern and fix the problem at its root.