41 problems related to power steering failed 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.
My power steering failed - several times, after my 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt hit around 45,00miles. I was told the car had just run out of warranty and I would have to pay to have this fixed. I refused, because all over the internet were complaints from Chevrolet Cobalt users saying that even after it was fixed, the issue returned. They finally agreed to fix it for free. The part was replaced.
The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle abnormally swayed back and forth and the contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle independently veered into another lane and crashed into a vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact stated that there was no prior indication of a steering failure. The police responded but did not file a report. The manufacturer was contacted but could offer no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The power steering failure in the '08 chevy Cobalt seems to occur at random. With only 6k miles on the vehicle it was taken back to the dealer to be fixed. Now at 10k miles the same problem is occurring. The power steering will stop working and the light in the dash will flash at random. The longer it goes without repair the worse it gets. Eventually it will go out every 5 minutes or less. Only way to fix it is to shut the car off and turn it back on.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven approximately 40 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times; however, the power steering reset itself whenever the vehicle was restarted. The dealer stated that nothing could be repaired unless they were able to duplicate the failure. The service manager stated that Chevrolet does not have a history of power steering failures. The dealer replaced the power steering motor prior to the related recall, 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system. The VIN was not available. Updated 5/17/2010 * cn updated 06/11/jb.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle is in motion, the power steering fails and the warning indicator illuminates. The dealer stated that the power steering component was burned. Through online research, the contact discovered several complaints on the steering. The vehicle was out of warranty and they stated that the repair would cost approximately $12,000. The failure and current mileages were 63,000.
Driving in traffic and my power steering failed. There is no power steering fluid to check in these cars and it cost $600 just for the part not including labor.