Steering Column problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

Owner of 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS. I was told I needed to replace the steering column, this car is only two years olds, a $1400. 00 job that shouldn't be.

2007 Cobalt lt with 40,000 miles on it--two weeks ago I was driving it when the warning light flashed power steering and 2 seconds later there was no power steering--fortunately I was in a parking lot so I pulled over turned it off and went inside to complete my business (including buying some power steering fluid-what a waste f money that was) when I started it up again it was fine and it drove just fine --very limited use though. The exact same thing happened 8 days later. So I took it to dealer for routing maintenance and to have it checked. They said the electric steering was bad and that I would have to replace the entire steering column for $800 (this did not include the $100 they charged to tell me this) per a bulletin put out by Chevrolet. I took the car and contacted Chevrolet about it. In the mean time my nineteen year old nice borrowed the car and it happened to her as she was driving on the highway at 70 miles per hour--luckily she was able to get to the side of the road without incident. I bought this car for my 76 year old mother and fortunately it has not happened to her because she would not be able to control it. So basically she has a car right now that she can not use.

The powersteering on my 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt went out on the highway while driving. The dealership replaced the steering column and the powersteering is now malfunctioning again.

I have a 2007 chevy Cobalt. The power steering flashes on my screen and then my steering wheel becomes all stiff. It makes it very difficult for me to park, reverse and turn my car. About 3 months ago the problem started. Then for about a month it completely went away. For the past month the problem has become much more severe and it the power steering flashes on right after I turn on my car. I took it to the deal the first time it became an issue and they said it was $895 to replace the steering column, I don't have the money to pay this and this car is my only transportation. I've been doing my research and found out that this has been a problem in many Cobalt drivers. I believe this should be a recall, its very dangerous!.

2007 chevy Cobalt steering is defective and dangerous! I purchased a 2007 Cobalt in may of 2009 and have had in the shop 3 times since. Power steering column needed to be replaced twice. There needs to be a recall. Others have reported that their power steering goes out randomly creating a very dangerous situation!.

I am an unfortunate owner of one of the worst cars ever made, a Chevrolet Cobalt. I bought this car in 2008 with hopes that it would stand up to my older cavalier and sunfire. I was sadly wrong about my choice. After only two months of owning my vehicle (I bought it at a used car centre with 54000 kms. Jim gilberts in fredericton, nb) and 500 kms over my 60000k warranty my sway bar links had to be replaced. One month after I replaced them I had to replace both control arm bushings. After replacing all of that I started to hear rattling coming from my steering wheel. I came to find out that my steering column will need to be replaced. Before I bought my car I had a vehicle history report done and it came back clean. It was used as a city courier car. I had thought that maybe because of city driving these parts had been worn out prematurely. After doing some research I found hundreds and thousands of people who are experiencing the same problems. Almost all of them claim that these problems were with cars bought directly off the lot. I know 5 people personally who also had the same problems. One of my friends had his steering column replaced 4 times. I replaced my sway bar links twice and they need to be replaced again and I am on my second set of control arm bushings. I have yet replaced my steering column because I can not afford the bill. I have learned of the recent recall for the power steering motor. That is one of the problems that I don't have, yet. Could someone please explain to me how recalls are decided on? does someone have to get into an accident for these companies to take some kind of action? I am waiting for the day when I am driving on the highway and the front end of my car falls off.

Steering column is rattling brought the car in they said it was the I shaft I brought it to 3 others to look at and they said it was the whole entire steering column and it needs to get replaced with a new one. Is this part of the recall and if it is why is my car not one of them?.

In July 2008 my 2007 Cobalt starting making thunking and clunking noises when turning or going over bumps. The local gm dealer found a warn sway bar link and a problem with the steering column, both of which they replaced. In January 2009 the same noise started again when I would go over bumps. This primarily would happen at lower speeds (20-45 mph). I brought the car back to my local gm dealer and they found a loose sway bar link and replaced it. Now, in February 2009, the same noise is occuring going over bumps at lower speeds. I had an independent mechanic inspect the car and he found the back bushings of the front control arm are bad and the front passenger side strut is leaking. This car has only 28,000 miles on it, and is only 18 months old. I plan on taking the car back to the dealer it was originally purchased from on Monday 2/23/09 to have these issued hopefully resolved.

Power steering cuts out intermittently. It happens even when steering wheel is straight, or when it is being turned. At highway speeds, it is difficult to control, but not impossible. At low speeds, the car is nearly impossible to turn unless on loose gravel. Nearly hit a car in the other lane. Had computer checked at chevy dealership near new paltz, NY and was told the entire steering column had to be replaced. Gm informed us that there is nothing they can do, yet internet forums show many complaints of the same sort, many of which have been reported to gm as well. . Read more...

I own a 2007 chevy Cobalt. There is a problem with the front end making the car shimmy and shake upon braking. . . Causes clunking noises and such. I have researched online whether or not other owners of said vehicle have been having this problem as well and it seems to me that this problem is occurring with many owners of this vehicle. Some have spent thousands on repairs and still the problem is there. I have been told by a certified chevy mechanic that the problem lies in the steering column. Please examine this issue further as I feel it is recall worthy. Thank you for your time regarding this issue as owning a safe reliable vehicle is of utmost importance to me and those I share the road with. . Read more...