Six problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2006 Cobalt.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering unit stops functioning at random in warm weather conditions. Prior to the failure, the power steering indicator illuminates on the instrument panel. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 06/11/09. The power steering would reset after the consumer turned the vehicle off, however a few minutes later the failure would occur again. Updated 06/12/09.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed on her vehicle. While driving more than 60 mph on the highway, the steering would lock on the vehicle and she could not turn the wheel in either direction. The steering column would only unlock when the vehicle was shut off and restarted. The manufacturer informed her to take the vehicle to a Chevrolet dealer and pay $80 for a diagnostic. The hotter the temperature was outside, the more frequent the failure would occur. The current and failure mileages were less than 68,000. Updated 07/10/09. While driving on the freeway, the consumer heard a beeping sound and then the work power steering illuminated on the dashboard and then the steering wheel locked-up. Updated 07/10/09.
When it is hot out the power steering light comes on and the power steering is lost. If I turn the car off and restart it power steering is resumed.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, two chimes sounded followed by an unintended loss of power steering. The driver had to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel. The power steering failure warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. Immediately, the engine was turned off and then restarted. The vehicle was driven with caution to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the failure was related to the power steering. The part was unavailable and ordered for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 10,200. Updated 3/9/09.
Power steering fails 1/2 mile from start up. Resets upon start up. Car has 41k miles and outside of warranty. Chevy dealership estimated fix cost $1200. 00!!!!!! the entire steering column will need to be replaced!!!!!!! the power steering fails during driving and the car is very difficult to steer, creating a very dangerous event to those drivers not prepared for the loss of power steering. Obviously a premature failure of an electrical component. Should be recalled!!!!!!.
Power assist has gone out 5 times on this car. Steering the car becomes very hard and difficult. When it happens it's unexpected and could cause an accident. Called a chevy dealership service dept. He told me to check the fuse. I did, not the problem. I'm reading about so many with this same problem that there should be a recall on this.