general problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the rpms revved intermittently. In addition, the vehicle failed to properly shift gears several times. The dealer was notified of the failure but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Alarm sounds every time door is opened. It doesn't stop until key is put in ignition and turned. It doesn't matter whether it is opened with the fob or the key. Locks also randomly lock and unlock. This has been going on for about a year now. Why isn't there a recall on this? this apparently is a problem in this make of car.

While driving the car at speed it continued to accelerate after taking foot off gas. The doors also started to lock and unlock and every light possible on the dash came on. Speedometer read zero even thought still moving.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the ignition key became lodged in the vehicle. The contact was able to remove the key by pressing shift and forcing the key out. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,296.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate and came to a complete stop; however, the engine did not shut off. Prior to the incident, the traction control and check engine lights illuminated. When the traction control light illuminated, the transmission jerked really hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm needed reprogramming. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

I attempted to start my vehicle and when it failed to start, I proceeded to remove the key from the ignition. However, upon attempting to turn the key backwards to remove it, it failed to come out. It remains stuck in the ignition.

My car will not communicate with NJ dot computers for inspection and it will shut down the power steering at times and the transmission bucks and the gauges act up also the car rough idles and wants to stall and has . The dealer refuses to fix under their special circumstances not a recall but they said that chevy Cobalt have a issue with communicating with the dot computers for inspection and same problem every time I go for state inspection last time it took 6 times for them to get it right . Now apparently it wasn't it just was temp. The dealer tried to tell me they didn't work on it and knew nothing about the problem . Finally agreed they did and there's a reprogramming fix their supposed to do but want at least an hour of labor to check it . After checking online there are tons of Cobalt with the same problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the check engine light, safety lock light, and power steering light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, when the brakes were applied, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcn module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,979.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to park the vehicle, all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. In addition, the vehicle's alarm started to sound loudly. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it in order to drive the vehicle. The contact called mission Chevrolet at (915) 799-9169 (1316 george dieter dr, el paso, TX 79936) and was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 96,400.

Car while it's running gets a security light and engine light on and all gauges read zero besides the rpms jumping to a thousand. An display saying low fuel and power steering and when try to change display it reads ---------- and it did the same thing while driving down the road so I pulled over and turned it off and back on and only the security light stayed on. Very dangerous as the car will not move when it's happening it's like it's disabled.

Drove home from work and about 3 hours later I got into my car to leave, cranked my car and I had a message on my digital reading "power steering" and I could not turn my steering wheel at all!! I looked on youtube and see there are a lot of people having this issue with their Cobalt's, but yet there hasn't been a recall on this issue and was told to contact you guys. Why hasn't there been a recall?? I'm afraid to drive my car!!.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's steering ability was diminishing steadily. The check power steering and check engine lights remained illuminated at all times. In addition, the speedometer failed to work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the communication between the electronic control module and the power steering column was lost and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,652.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there were multiple failures with the vehcle. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed, which caused the steering wheel to become tight and extremely difficult to turn. The engine made an abnormal noise, the vehicle hesitated several times, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), 10v073000 (steering), and NHTSA action number: pe10005 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The manufacturer was notified of the failures.

I was driving on the highway and my traction control came on. I lost steering control and my car started shifting rough and eventually my power deminished. Now comes on periodically for a couple days then will go off and drive fine. Also my airbag light stays on for passenger and shows it to be off. Has done this since I bought it.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in the park position the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a fence. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number:14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 132,927. Sg.

Vehicle gave off 3 chimes while driving at approximately 20 mph and the t/c light and engine light went on. Various other lights on the dashboard started flashing and the car started to lose power. "power steering" read across the led readout and the vehicle became hard to turn. The vehicle ended up in the middle of an intersection facing oncoming traffic. A head-on collision ensued with oncoming traffic.

The driver's side door will not open with the key, the remote, or the buttons on the door. My wife had to climb out the passenger side door.

I took my car to a repair shop after hearing a strange noise while driving to work. After an analysis, I was informed that the engine had no oil in it and the noise I was hearing was called "engine knock. " I was also informed that the engine was completely shot due to lack of oil. My oil light on my dash never came on to alert me of any problems with my oil. When I start my car, the oil light along with all the other emergency lights (I. E. Traction control, check engine. . . ) light up as usual and then go off, so I know the actual light works but I think there may be a sensor issue.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt wrote general motors about five months ago when the vehicle stopped running. The consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle, the window fell into the door, the power steering went out and there was a leak coming from the ac.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,000. The VIN was not available. Sa.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt bolt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph and making a turn, the power steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The windsheld wipes, the defroster and the cruise control failed to operate. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,115. Aw.

2006 chevy Cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - Jan 2015 started the car pulled out of spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back; vehicle started up as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for Monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from NHTSA pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on Monday.

2006 chevy Cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - Jan 3, 2015 @ 1100- started the car pulled out of parking spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area, and gauge returned to default off position while on. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back in, started vehicle up, drove for 3-4 miles, vehicle performed as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for Monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from NHTSA pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on Monday.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to total power loss and other vehicle problems. The consumer stated the dashboard lights flickered and the power steering failed. He also stated the truck would not open, after the ignition recall was performed.

My wife was driving her car a 2006 chevy Cobalt LS all of the sudden the dash board lights turned on as if it was being turned on from a cold start. The car started to buckle in the message board started to say power steering. She lost power steering and had to make an emergency stop. I checked the car that afternoon and nothing seemed fine then on a Saturday afternoon it did the same thing to me. I took it to a mechanic to be scanned and the code u0073 poped up which is the control module bus ( communication buss was off). The transmission has not been shifting right, hard, rough shifts are being done. The idle drops and raises automatically. My door lock for he driver side does not open as well. This is really unsafe.

Lets see my electric steering is messing up it wont turn right sometimes need to be recalled before I have an accident.

I attempted to get my chevy Cobalt repaired for the recalled ignition parts and had my appt. Cancel because no parts. I called the dealer on 12/02/2014, after the date they said they would get it repaired. The service advisor for the dealer told me they were have been waiting for over a month for parts, and because of the delay they had been purchasing "rebuild kits" and "fixing and reusing the recalled" parts. I contacted gm and the regional manager laughed at me and told me he new the manager and he was a good guy and this couldn't happen. I have filed a complaint with gm executives and have been told they reviewed that parts system and there is no rebuild kit.

My car start loosing electrical power and turning off the engine while driving it does it often especially when I turn or stop for a light. I took the car for the recall to Monday Chevrolet recently it took to weeks for them to fix it, they put me in rental car that I ended paying 192. 00 for fees which they never told me I was going to pay for deposit. When I gat car back feels wear and the car still do same thing now more I am driving and engine turn off , I have to put the car in park and turn on the car again and I call back customer service contact Monday Chevrolet they will set an appointment to look at it again but if is not related I will have to pay 95. 00 for them to check it . I will rather take my car to my own mechanic if this result related I will be calling this dealer again. I am very unsatisfied and frustrated .

While driving, my power steering flashed on and it became difficult to drive. I understand that there was a recall issued four years ago but the problem continues. I would like to see gm assist me in the appropriate way to handle this issue.

We were driving down the road in oct when all of sudden dash lights up flashing dinging going crazy the car keeps jerking forward like its trying to shift into a gear for the whole 40 min drive it drove fine on the way home . It has done this maybe three times since the other day I was driving my grand children to school when the car started to jerk forward then just stopped running and lost power steering , in a three way intersection , my car finally started up after about 10 mins. In oct when the car started having problems I called our dealer they said the car had all the recalls done that it would cost 90 to check it out and that they wouldn't be able to find anything unless it was having the issues at the time they had the vehicle I ended up calling gm about the problem only to be told I am sorry that you had a stressful morning we can give you a case number and will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours may car now sets at my daughters house I will not be driving this car for fear I may injury or kill my grandchildren or others this vehicle id a death trap gm needs to own up and buy out these vehicles so upset right now shame on them how many lives need to be lost before they do something this time?.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short pertaining to the steering column and the instrument panel cluster. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired from NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the speedometer gage failed to work, the power steering sensor illuminated and at various points in time the transmission downshifted intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. Dyd.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the cylinder kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 155,214. Pam.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. After the vehicle was serviced according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system), the key was loose when it was inserted into the ignition. The contact also stated that the key would tighten once the vehicle was started and opened the trunk. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,660.

While driving, the door locks went up and down and immediately after, the engine raced and rpm gage went up significantly.