Steering Column problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering column power was intermittent and the power steering indicator illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure recurred the following day. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a cracking noise was present coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,848.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Turning the wheel while driving when the column broke loose and a broken piece of metal retainer ring of some kind dropped to the floor.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 107,000. Pm.

While backing car up steering went out. Steering wheel would spin around. Found out that the lower shaft in steering column and the gear coming out of steering rack separated. Had to change steering rack / lower shaft / clock spring. Cost $1200. 00 if this had happened while driving @ 65 mph with no control things would have been a lot more serious. I have my 24 month old baby in the car most of the time. Checked recalls and there seems to be none for this year car, but there is a recall for 2006 with similar problems.

When maneuvering the vehicle my steering wheel seizes up over and over again while making a turn. Consequently it must be turned hard to overcome this resistance. Often this causes the driver to over steer. It does this repeatedly even when going through the same turn. Correcting the over steer is also plagued by these same spots of hard resistance. If you turn the steering wheel while the car is not moving you can feel the same problem. Had the front end of the car inspected and those components are in good shape. You can hear a sound coming from the steering column when resistance is felt. The car had safety recall # 10023 repair done on 6/14/2010 at dutch Chevrolet in belfast, maine (repair order 25485). I called chevy and they said that the recall repair was warranted for 12 months or miles which ever came first. I have an appointment today 5/1/12 to have it looked at by the same dealer. The representative from chevy said they will follow up on this however they did not offer to cover the cost of the repair. Bad enough that the problem is chronic, a real safety concern, but worse yet chevy won't even take responsibility for a lifetime warranty on a recall repair. This is unconscionable. The consumer stated he went to the local dealer to have the steering problem diagnosed. It turned out the problem was not directly related to the original repair of the electric steering assist unit after all. Rather, the intermediate steering shaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The charge was slightly under $250. After discussing the problem with the warranty division, the consumer was given a discount of $150. 00. The consumer no longer wished to pursue his complaint. Updated ivoq 06/15/12.

I own a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle VIN # instead of model/made/year of the car. The dealer told me I need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. Pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. However, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership, the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime I'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership. This is mfg defected problem, I should not have to paid to fix the steering column.

Chevy Cobalt have had power steering motor replaced twice, still no power steering, now dealership says it needs a new steering column for 1000. 00,which I cant afford, have hadt o replace computer module for motor, replace rims that were out of round,head lights bulbs come loose and dont work , loses power and the car feels like it has run into a wall it jerks so hard, steering locks up without notice, key gets stuck in ignition. All of these have happened to my fine chevy product, when is chevy going to do something about it.

My 2005 chevy Cobalt has been having some issues with a knocking sound while driving. Almost sounds as if something was loose and hitting something else is the only way I know to descrive it. People who have drove in my car thought it was bad shocks or struts, but those have been checked and working fine. It makes the noise while driving, hitting normal bumps in the road, etc. I had a mechanic look at it and he replaced some lower arm bushings in the front end. But that did not fix the problem. He looked at a service bulletin and narrowed my problem down to two things. One being the electric motor in the steering column. This part was supposedly replaced by my local dealer when chevy put out a recall on it. The other part was the steering gear that turns the wheel. He said this could could cost up to $500 to replace and didn't want to take a chance and that not be it. I did not have the money to replace it any way. He said he did not see a safety issue driving the car as is for now. But I wanted to report the problem in case others with this vehicle are having the same issues so a recal can be done.

The car was taken in on 6/3/10 as a part of the recall of the electric power motor. Prior to that time there had been two incidents where all of a sudden the steering column would lock, the car would shut off and after stopping, and restarting the car would start. We thought the problem was solved. The week of February 15, 2011 two incidents happened with my daughter 21 years old in the car. The first was after she hit a small pot hole, the steering column locked she pulled over restarted the car. The same week she was driving on I-94 at 60 miles per hour the steering column locked, she was able to get to side of the road, and restart the car. On February 22 or 23, 2011 we took the car in to george matick Chevrolet to ask them to check the recall work because it was the same problem. The representatives there said that we had to pay $95. 00 for an inspection. They indicated that there was no problem with the recall work that they did, and more then likely it was an ignition switch that would have to be replaced and the cost for that would be approximately $500. 00 I would not pay for an inspection because this is exactly the same problem that we had previously and this is extremely dangerous as you can not tell when or how it will happen. The inspection of the recall work that they did was simply sitting behind the wheel of the car and attesting that there was no problem. I took the car to my normal mechanic who did a diagnostic and he could find nothing wrong and said we would have to wait until it failed again. The problem is that someone can get killed with this. This recall did not solve this problem or the motor I received in the car is still defective. I would like a definitive answer to this problem before someone gets hurt.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was traveling between 55-70 mph when the steering wheel and column began to shake abnormally. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and any repairs would be at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileage was 92,000.

I have a 2005 chevy Cobalt that was recalled for the power steering column. I began having difficulties with my power steering suddenly going out in Feb 2010. I brought it to get looked at and was told my car was fine. I brought it back in when they power steering column was recalled. Since I have gotten the power steering column replaced I have continued to have the same problems with the power steering. I have been in contact with gm and chevy and have brought my car back to the dealership several times and was told by all three that there "was nothing more they could do. " the problem has gotten so bad that my car will jolt when the power steering goes out making the car very difficult to drive. I will pull off the road and turn my car off for approx. 15 minutes. This problem occurs at low speeds. May 29, 2010 was the last dated issue.

I previously submitted a complaint on the power steering on my 2005 chevy Cobalt. I had the power steering motor replaced before recall and was told that I can get a refund on the repair. Now I have a rattle when driving in the steering column area and concerns me. I wonder if driving with the power steering issues I had caused more damage to my car. It feels very loose and I am concern I may loose control of my vehicle.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) this is the second time my 2005 chevy Cobalt power steering went out on me in the past year. The first time I had the whole steering column replaced and it cost me 400. 00 for a used part and labor (a new part was way too expensive). That was April 2009. This past week it has gone out again, and I do not have the extra money to get repaired at the time. When I start my car the power steering is fine until I drive about a block or two then the "power steering" alert comes up on the dash board and it will not fix unless I shut off the car and start all over again. But this only correct the problem for another block or two. [xxx].

The contact owns 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 5 mph, the power steering light illuminated and within seconds the power steering failed. She took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer diagnosis located the failure as the power steering motor , and the power steering column. The dealer replaced the power steering motor and stated that if she experienced the failure again they would also need to replace the power steering column. The estimated cost to repair the power steering column was $1,000. The repair cost for the motor was $375. 00. The current and the failure mileages were 28,880.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 28,880 miles. Purchased new off showroom floor in July 2006. I am the only owner. Power steering went out on the vehicle. Dealership said it might be the power steering box and replacing it cost me $375. 00 and half a day off work. If this doesn't work, I was told I would need to replace the steering column. This car has only 28,880 miles!.

2005 chevy Cobalt 2. 0. Customer lost complete assist in power steering rendering vehicle unstable to drive. Vehicle intermittently illuminates dash warning for power steering, multiple times per trip. Steering gear and steering column replaced. Customer was fearful of driving, due to nearly hitting a vehicle in the next lane.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and then the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to pull over, shut the vehicle off and then restart it in order for the power steering to work properly. The dealer informed the contact that the inner power steering column needed to be replaced. The contact has not had the inner power steering column replaced at this time. The contact is concerned that if the power steering failure could potentially cause a crash to occur. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.

At 53,000 miles my 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt experianced a severe power steering loss. While driving 65 miles per hour, my steering froze to the point of very little control of my vehicle. I could barely get it pulled over to the side of the road. I turned off the ignition, sat for a few minutes, then re-started my car. No problem. I began driving again and after going less than a mile, the same incident happened. No steering! I immediately drove my car to my dealer. They had to replace the steering column and assist motor. . . To the tune of $848. 13!! needless to say, this is something I could ill afford. After doing some research on this problem, I realized that numerous Cobalt owners had the same problem! it was even mentioned in the 02/02/2010 issue of USA today. I believe that Chevrolet should do the right thing and recall these vehicles now! why do they wait for someone to be killed or maimed because of their faulty workmanship?! no wonder american automakers are going to be a thing of history in the near future. At least Toyota stepped up to the plate and is doing the right thing for their customers.

18 year old son traveling 3 hour trip from school and lost steering in car. Car became very uncontrollable but luckily he got the car to stop and got to side of road. After shutting her off for a while he restarted her and everything was fine. After having car checked out it seems that electric steering column maybe bad. Wondering if there is a recall on it. Car only has 63,000km on her. Chevy Cobalt 2005. It really is a serious and very dangerous problem.

1. Driving at speeds of 45-55 mph. 2. 2005 chevy Cobalt electronic power steering problem. My car out of no where will constantly feels like the car is going to die, jerks like I was driving over huge potholes and rumbles. So far it has happened 4 times but I haven't driving the car much since I just delivered my first child in November. I'm afraid to drive my newborn in my car! 3. I have not fixed my car since I do not drive it much until I go back to work. This chevy Cobalt problem should be recalled since it is the most popular problem over the internet. Youtube, automotive problem and forum sites have multiple owners with the same problem. The part is the electronic power steering in the steering column which costs over a $1000! as a concerned new mother who doesn't have $1000 laying around to spend on my car, please force gm to make a recall. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; there was a loss of power steering. Suddenly, the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver continued operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The steering column and motor kit were replaced at an estimated cost of $1,000. The failure mileage was 109,000. Js.

I have a 2005 chevy Cobalt and while driving down I-26 my power steering alarm came on, and I no longer had power steering. I got the car off the highway and called the dealer. They told me that the entire steering column has to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, and then the steering column locks. He has to shift the vehicle into neutral in order to turn off the vehicle. The dealer has not been notified about this failure. No repairs have been done. The failure mileage was 65000. The current mileage was 65119. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

On Tuesday December 1st 2009 I was driving on the interstate and my power steering just stopped working without warning. I was barely able to turn the wheel and get off the interstate safely. I was terrified. The next time I started my car the steering seemed to be fine, however later that afternoon the same thing happened. Once again, my steering wheel was practically useless. I immediately got my car to my mechanic and found out this is a big problem with chevy Cobalts. I was going to have to replace the steering column and the motor costing $900. I am so disappointed in this matter and will be reporting it to gm as well.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. He could not properly turn the steering column, because the power steering failed. A technician from the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the owner's expense. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 76, 500.

Power steering in 2005 chevy Cobalt going out causing steering to be very hard to control especially on sharp turns. Can be corrected if car is shut off and restarted but goes back out without warning. Almost got in a serious wreck coming off an interstate ramp where power steering went out without warning and came about 1/2 foot away from colliding with guardrail. Was told that cost of repair is about $2000 and the entire steering column would have to be replaced. Now the power steering is going out continuously. There is no specific speed as I have been going any from 5 mph to 55 mph when it goes out. Have owned car for about 15 months. I have seen many complaints and blogs on the internet regarding the same issue but no recalls have been made. This is a very serious issue and with all the complaints that I have seen I would think there would have been a recall by now.

1. Taking a left turn, my car dashboard flashed a "power steering" warning and my power steering went out. 2. The power steering goes out at least 2-3 times day making it very dangerous to drive. 3. I will be taking the car to the dealership to be repaired. I've been told it could be the power steering motor or the steering column. I cannot afford to replace the column and if that is what is wrong I will be forced to continue to drive the vehicle in its current condition.

On way to work on 10/26/2009 and power steering goes out. Second time in less than one year. First failure occurred on 11/24/208 and dealership corrected problem by replacing bcm and steering column. Also, said no communication with pcm causing check engine light to come on. Car is currently at dealership waiting to hear from them on second. Occurrence. The problems the second time were identical to first occurrence.

My 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt with 47,000 miles. While driving, I was steering into a sharp turn and the power steering quit working. I fought it to the side of the road nearly hitting a tree. Once stopped I shut the car off. Looked under the hood and found no leaks or visible damage. I started the car and I had power steering again. This incident happened a week later driving down the road. Again pulled off the road and nothing visible seem to be wrong. Started the vehicle again and again I have power steering. Just a few days passed and my wife was driving the car taking our son to pre-school. Started to turn right off our road and the power steering went out and was nearly hit by an oncoming car because she could not continue to turn the steering wheel. Now the power steering is always out / not working. The dealership is saying that gm wants them to replace the steering column. $940. 00 plus tax. This does not always fix the problem he says. He also told me that gm does not no exactly what the problem is and that they were supposedly researching. I have done some internet research myself and found that thousands are having this problem from model years 2005 through 2009 to include the hhr and ion. Please help.

My 05 chevy Cobalt power steering keeps going out I hear a "ding ding" then the words power steering flashes on and the t/c light comes on the car will slow down and mph and rpm gauges fluctuate back and forth and steering is nearly impossible it first went out at around 54000 miles I replaced the power steering motor but at around 55000 the powering steering went out again so I replaced the entire steering column but the powering steering has gone out twice since then always at random times all the old parts are available.

I have a 2005 chevy Cobalt with less than 50,000 miles on in and the steering has locked up on it several times while driving. Luckily no damage or injury has occurred. I took it into a auto shop and they ran diagnostic on it and the codes came back as a faulty steering column and steering motor. After I got this news I googled this and to my surprise chevy has never issued a recall on this serious defect. Hundreds if not thousands of people has had the same problem. Seems to me chevy doesn't care about the well being of their customer.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering sporadically shut off while driving. The contact turned the vehicle on and off to reset the vehicle when this problem occurred. The dealer stated that since it does not occur often they would replace the entire steering column. There were no recalls or related warranties. The failure mileage was 14,000. Updated 02/13/10 updated 02/16/10.

The electric power steering unit of my daughters 2005 chevy Cobalt turns on and off without warning. This causes near loss of control as speed. If it were to happen in a turn it could be catastrophic. This is a safety recall issue but chevy has yet to issue a recall. Numerous complaints are on the web. The dealer will charge to diagnose the issue and then advise that the vehicle needs to have the steering column replaced.