general problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical). An authorized dealer repaired the vehicle and the failure recurred. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the key would not turn from an off to an on position in order to start the vehicle. The key was unable to be removed. The failure was not remedied when the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the failure specified in the recall notice occurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,499.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v171000( electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall. The dealer was uncertain when the part would be available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the engine, all four doors locks would independently lock and unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl * the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer numerous times and they have no idea when the parts would be available for the repairs. The repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

Driving down a residential road at less than 30 miles per hour. All of a sudden without any warning, everything went haywire: I got a low fuel warning even though the tank was half-full, myriad warning lights flashed, the tachometer needle moved erratically, I lost power steering, and the automatic transmission started shifting very roughly. I pulled over and stopped the car, removed and reinserted the key, and restarted the car. The problem persisted. All without the car key attached to a key chain - gm's proposed solution until new parts can be installed for the recall. I drove the car a half-mile back to my home and shut it off. I restarted the car several minutes later and the problem was gone - the only lingering symptom was a check engine light. I drove it to the dealership that day. As yet (2 days later), they have been unable to recreate the problem. They say they're still unsure whether it's related to the recall. I registered my car for the recall over 3 weeks ago but the dealership hasn't received the replacement part yet. My latest information is they are looking for a spare replacement part because they think it will take another three weeks before the part for my car arrives (that's a 6-week wait-list for a replacement part known to cause fatal accidents).

When driving the power steering goes out, the odometer goes crazy, my search engine and security light comes on, starts saying low fuel (when on a full tank), the mileage goes blank as well as everything else on the dashboard.

My car has switched off while driving, and I have notified the dealership of this. They told me that it was a part of the recall and that I would be put on a near year long waiting list. Unacceptable!.

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 key failed to turn in the ignition until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility) however, the remedy was insufficient and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience the failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system); however, the contact was not unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed were currently unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently and none of the instrument panel gauges were working properly. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer did not know when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the front driver and the passenger side seatbelts failed to retract intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while her son was driving and his cousin in the passenger side seat at 78 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle caught on fire, lost control of the vehicle, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. It was unknown the origin of the fire. The driver was injured which resulted with laceration on the anterior right side, there were bilateral wrist fracture, fracture to the right femur and left knee. There was an aortic laceration and multiple bilateral lung lacerations and cardiac contusions, autopsy also reveled first to forth degree firms burns with charring on approximately 70% of the body surface area, there were thermal fractures to the skull and both the hands. The driver was reported dead at the scene and the front passenger sustained a head injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). Afterwards, the air bag, service tire monitor, and service engine sensors illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

My 2008 Cobalt ignition locked up while parked. Car was towed to Chevrolet and they switched it out. Had no ability to turn key, wheel or anything. Everything locked up completely. I finally got my Chevrolet Cobalt back (2 months) from the dealership with a brand new key for the ignition. Went to get into the car and they didn't switch the door locks. Now they cut corners and refuse to pay for or change my door locks so I have to carry around 2 separate keys. I have called Chevrolet customer service and they say it is my fault. I have heard of several other owners of Cobalts or owners of Chevrolets that had the same thing happen.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000(electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received the notification for NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repairs. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the prolonged delay. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no failures.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received the notification for NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. . . Updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on July 10. Updated 08/20/2014.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to steering wheel column recall. The consumer stated in 2010 he steering motor was recalled, and corrected. Recently, the consumer had to replace the steering wheel column, which was part of the key ignition that has been in the media. The consumer spent $1200 for repairs and notified Chevrolet about the situation and reimbursement.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the driver was driving 55 mph and traveled over a pot hole when the vehicle suddenly stalled, causing the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to explode, causing fatal injuries to a passenger. The driver was removed from the vehicle within seconds of the explosion however, the passenger could not be rescued. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe bruising, lacerations, and fractures to both legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the incident. The VIN and failure mileage was not available. Kmj.

Was driving over to a friends house got pulled over for a front headlight being out. Found out its the same headlight I replaced 3 months ago and this is the same issue that I have with this cars lights every 3 to 4 months. Its either the front headlight bulbs need to be replace or rear light bulbs need to be replace and I can not plug in a car charge for my phone cause of a burning smell that comes from somewhere within the car. I had this investgated by three people who service cars and they can not find the problem they tell me to bring it to the dealer.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition seized and the key failed to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

My grandmother was driving and all of a sudden all her gauges went nuts and it started shifting hard. Took to dealership and codes read were u2105, u0073, they say they replaced terminals. One day later same thing happened so I took my code reader and it read u0073. We took it back told them about code and I told them to check terminals again and fuses. They call later and stated that the other computer went out, so grandmother paid another 400. Two days later its doing it again. I have a 04 impala that had the same issues mine was no start and chevy couldnt find problem it started fine for them, but after 2 days everything started breaking, and as a single mom w no money I had to research every code read and learned to fix it. I know every wire and which computer reads first, so chevy is going to have a rude awaking on Monday. I believe chevy cant fix these computers and they just clear the codes and off u go until your car reprograms its self and same problems take effect, but I'm sure its due to another computer going out, at least thats what chevy would and will say!!!.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the dashboard and headlights began to flicker before the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was later driving approximately 40 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired for under NHTSA campaign number:14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that she was made aware that parts were not available as a result repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure. Ml.

The contact owns 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received the recall notice related to NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. There are no failures at this time. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no rental vehicle available.

I am sending this e-mail on behalf of a 92 year old friend, virginia conard, who I believe is getting the run around by gold rush chevy in auburn, CA. Several months ago, she called gold rush and asked if her car was included in the recall. She was told no. On the first of may, 2014, I called gold rush and was told that virginia should have brought the car in to verify the VIN #. I do so and was told that it was included in the recall and that the part would be ordered and would arrive in two to five weeks. On 6/11, virginia called gold rush and was told that the part was ordered on 6/1. She call again on 6/17 and given the run around. I called 7/3 and was told that the part was ordered 5/1 not 6/1. Can you see the reason that I feel she is being put off just because she is an old lady!!! I call your 800-222-1020 line and was not satisfied with anything the person told me. Please respond to this e-mail by 7/8/14 5 pm pst or call me at 209-795-1226 or I will contact l the government agency responsible for recalls with a copy of this e-mail. Bill kafka.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle repaired. The vehicle as stalled or jerked forward on various occasions. The failure mileage was 84,000. The contact also would like to report a problem with all her instrumental warning indicators constantly being viable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The cause for the failure could not be determined. Both dealer and mechanic were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000. Az.

The very first incident I experienced with my power steering was nothing major. I was trying park my car and it suddenly became very hard to steer. I powered the car off for a minute and then restarted it. Once the car was restarted the problem went away. Shortly after that the doors would not unlock. I was unable to get into my car for hours. After much prying, we were able to get into the car but now the driver's door lock has to be locked manually or unlocked with the key in door. Months down the line the power steering issue came back but only worse. It happened while I was driving. A dinging noise went off, "power steering" flashed across the dashboard, and all the gauges went wiggling. It startled me. Again, I pulled over and cut the engine for a spell and waited. After a few moments I turned the car back on and it was like nothing ever happened. The third time was the worst time thus far. I was exiting the highway and suddenly the noise came back and flashed power steering. It was much worse this time. The car was hard to steer, the car roughly jerked, and I could not exelerate. Thankfully I made it home 5 minutes later, but by then the engine light had come on. I found out that my car was recalled for this very reason. When I called Chevrolet they said that the previous owners had to have brought my car in during the recall because my car didn't have any open recalls. If my car was truly brought in for the recall then why is my car not fixed? and more importantly why do they expect me to pay for it? they are endagering my life as well as others'. Passing cars off as though they are fixed when really they are not is criminal and something needs to be done. If need be I will pay for my own car but what about all the other cars that they've "fixed"? a young lady died from her power steering failing and you would think that would be enough to fix their mistake.

The contact was owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the button located on the gear shifter housing became completely detached. In addition, the turn signal and windshield wiper mechanism fractured upon engaging. The dealer informed the contact that they would be responsible for fifty percent of the repair expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.