18 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2008 Cobalt.
While in motion the service air bag light come on and goes off randomly. A malfunction in the sensor or other area has lead to premature air bag deployment in other's vehicles. Airbags are a safety feature that give piece of mind that I currently do not have. This is the car we are considering handing down to our teenage son but am concerned with this warming that will not go away. The low tire pressure light randomly comes on as well, even when tires have adequate air.
My air bag lights on dash for driver and passenger side come on at random. I also have a light on my dash that's says service air bag. I have went to the Chevrolet dealership and they say there is no recall for this. It worries me with my children in the car that if I have a accident that the airbags in the vehicle could not deploy. This could lead to serious injury or even death. Chevrolet doesn't seem to care whether or not it gets fixed. It happens at random sometimes when I start the car other times when I'm driving.
I have a serves airbag light on it comes and goes as I drive doesn't seem to matter highway or in city. Even if I have a passenger in the front seat. From my research it's a know issue with chevy Cobalt for the sensor in the seat or the seat belt wiring harness to short out I don't know why it hasn't been recalled yet my car has 89. 000 miles on it but some people have had it go bad as soon as 35. 000 now this is an safety issue that gm refuses to address I haven't seen my mechanic yet but I'm sure its going to be the seat belt harness that needs replacing the dealers wants 500. 00 or more to fix the issue that should of been recalled.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the air bags warning indicator illuminated and then the passenger side curtain air bag deployed. The contact pulled over in to a parking lot. The bracket that holds the seat belt came off the seat and stroke the contacts hand. The vehicle was towed to the dealer jerry's Chevrolet, 1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, MD 21234, they determined that the vehicle performed as designed and repairs had to be paid by the contact . The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Bp.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. The steering wheel was unable to be turned. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,152.
Service air bag light comes on randomly.
Upon start of the vehicle the service airbag warning is illuminated. The airbag readiness light stays on. If I wiggle the wires underneath the warning goes away temporarily. Also if a passenger sits in the passenger seat it would indicate an airbag sensor and the indicator would show it being off although a passenger is in the seat. I took it to the Chevrolet dealer who pulled my VIN and indicated no recall on my vehicle VIN, but knowing other 2008 Chevrolet Cobalts are having similar issues is my concern even if my VIN shows no recall.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
My "service air bag" message came on today while driving and the air bag light is now illuminated on my dash panel. Came online to find out what the problem is and apparently it's a widely known issue with the chevy Cobalt. I took it to the dealership but they want a lot of money to fix this safety problem. Gm even issued a technical service bulletin about it but my car is out of warranty. Isn't this a safety issue that should be a recall?.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after receiving recall repair NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 component(s): electrical system. The air bag light illuminates sporadically and the power steering goes out. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for these failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 79,873. Sr.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated and the coolant levels malfunctioned for over a week. The dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The coolant failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
2 years after I had the Chevrolet dealer fix the first air bag light issue it has come on again. I did report it to gm and the dealer however I was told that if the air bag light and dic stated service air bag comes on then goes away that the system did a "self check" and took care of the problem. I was also informed "should" it come on again to bring it back in. With the recalls going on now and my year of car is not is this recall really??? $22,000 on a sports car which by the way is turbo charged and I have an air bag issue still. . Good thing I don't drive the car the way it was made to be driven. I have owned 6 other gm cars never ever had an air bag issue such as this and new cars are suppose to be much safer. . Beg to differ.
My air bag light stays on even after they fixed the ignition. Ignition still sticks after fixing it.
Air bag light come on service immediately may not be protected in accident kept coming on had to take to tech codeboo13/0012 clockspring it scary for a car thats five years old . To find out its in steering area. ## VIN failed ##.
While sitting in a parked position, the check air bag light and message lit up. Tried to turn it off by having the passenger unlock and relock the seat belt. Nothing changed. It has also come on while driving just a few feet. This is very annoying and worrisome. I would like to know what to do about this. Two weekends a month I have my son and my grand daughters in the car. I want to feel safe while they are in this vehicle. If this can not be fixed, I want a brand new car of my choice at no charge!!!! I have not been very happy with this vehicle. It is not a good car. I am tired of all of the problems with this car.
My aircondition quits blowing cool air off and on the buttons are wrong. Engine light comes on and off. The airbag light comes on and off.
Service air bag light is illuminated in the driver information window. The light has been coming on and going off after a few days. Currently the light has been on and will not shut off. Didn't know until recently that when light is on, the air bags are inoperative in a crash. Many customer complaints are logged in on the internet going back to 2005. In addition, several gm technical service bulletin numbers are on line plus two NHTSA items numbers. Customers are paying from $300. 00 to $1000. 00 to have their Chevrolet Cobalt's repaired. Dealers are changing the air bag modules. This is safety item and repairs should be free of charge. Please advise.
I was driving a 2008 chevy Cobalt lt at about 30mph on a sunny and beautiful day when for no reason at all the drivers side, passengers front, passengers side, and both rear passenger airbags deployed. I brought the car to a secure stop. There was no warning that this was going to happen. The airbag indicator light did not light up, nor did an alarm go off telling me that there was something wrong. General motors has done an investigation and has refused to release the reason that the airbags deployed.