Power Steering Light On problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

I have had the power steering pump recall fixed twice now on my car. Last time was October of 2020, and finally in January of 2021 it started acting up again. Normally I can drive it to wherever without too much issue, but that was not the case yesterday. I started my car before leaving for work, got in to leave and the power steering light was on. I attempted to drive it, as it is my only form of transportation, and did not get far. It jerked around violently, would not accelerate and then became hard to steer. After I let it sit all day and tried again, it still was acting up and the steering wheel would not move without excessive pressure, eventually would not even start after that try. I am at a loss and am furious as this is still an issue after being fixed twice.

Steering gets stiff on and off afraid it's going to lock up and get into accident just purchased from local used car dealer in town mid December 2020 for a christmas gift for granddaughters 1st car within first 50 miles tcm failed couldnt shift past second gear power steering light came on grounded wire and helped with transmission now power steering problem hard steering on and off trying learn how to parallel park for her drivers test.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn while parallel parking. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that first the transmission control module, the traction control, ignition and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was not shifting to first gear and that the speedometer was not functioning as designed. The contact stated that after the tcm was grounded to the chassis, the gear shifter shifted as designed. The contact also stated that shortly after the failure, the power steering became hard to turn. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobolt. The contact stated that while pulling out in reverse from a parking space, the vehicle's power steering suddenly failed. The vehicle's power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated the power steering did not regain it's ability, therefore, it had became difficult to manuever the steering for the vehicle. The contact contacted the dealership (david hoffman auto mall 198 buffalo rd, rochester, NY 14611; (585) 527-9500) who informed the contact that the warranty had expired for the repair. The contact then took the vehicle to get an oil change when they were informed the underneath of the vehicle was severly rusted. The vehicle had not been officially diagnoised or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Gl.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when at a parking lot, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering became extremely difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

While driving at low speeds (30mph) the power steering light came on. The car stalled, the wheel tightened up, the symbol with a locked car turned on. The speedometer started moving up and down crazyly. Check engine light came on as well. I moved to the side because it was really difficult to control and as I did the car just kept stalling worse and worse. Once I pulled over I turned off the car. I wasnt as freaked out as the first time this occurred since this has happened numerous of times and I've taken it to 3 different mechanics who don't know how to fix it at all. It's very scary it also happened while going at 60mph and all I do is pull over and then call the tow or drive it at low speeds home. I'm sure I fall in the category for a recall but have never gotten a recall letter. Its extremely dangerous and scary to drive with fear of this happening at anytime specially when you carry passengers. Alot of other people have the same problem as me and it's annoying hopefully gm fixes this problem for us all.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after the vehicle started, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and it was unknown if the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 36,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the power steering light remained illuminated. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated, but the power steering failed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While making a left turn at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized while the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable and the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

The key locked causing car to rook forward. I attempted to remove key but electrical system was disabled. I was not able to restart auto until jump starting it. Then the check engine light appeared and the traction control off warning appeared. Additionally the power steering light indicated it was off. No injuries occurred as I was coming to a stop when incident happened. When driving my auto to the dealer, I noticed the rpm reached 4500 at about 50 mph. Steering took some effort without power steering.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The contact indicated that after shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the defect was corrected. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated that the power steering light illuminated when as the power steering failed. The failure recurred intermittently. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected or repaired. The current mileage was 46,950. The approximate failure mileage was 46,946.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 65 mph and attempting to slow down, the power steering warning light illuminated when the steering wheel locked. The power steering failure caused the contact to crash into a concrete barrier. The contact sustained neck and head injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer. The VIN was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a chiming sound inside of the vehicle and then the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard. A few minutes after the warning light illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn; however, after restarting the vehicle she noticed that the power steering had begun to operate normally. The failure has occurred on 7 occasions. The failure mileage was 54000 and the current mileage was 55000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at approximately 45 to 50mph. The power steering light illuminated and within seconds the steering locked. He was able to move on the side of the road turned the vehicle off. The steering resumed normal operation. But then it failed again. The vehicle was towed to his home. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and the failure mileage were 45,000.

I was pulling into a driveway and the power steering completely went out and the power steering light came on. I immediately went to the dealership(mk smith, chino, CA) they turned off the car and the light went out and then the steering was fine. I left the car there for them to check out because if that would have happened while I was making a turn I would have had an accident. I know there has been over a thousand complaints with the same problem and even some accidents so I don't want to take the chance of driving the car. There needs to be a recall on this problem. Until there is I have to endure the cost of the repairs. I have a 2008 chevy Cobalt.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately there was a loss of power steering. The driver used extreme force to turn the steering wheel and drive onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was turned off and restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and an independent mechanic who were unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Own a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. Was driving on the freeway at 70 mph around a curve when the power steering went out and the power steering light came on the dash. I came very close to crashing because of the difficulty of steering. Pulled over at next exit and could not find a power steering reservoir or anything. When I turned the car back on it was fine. Looked the problem up online this morning and found several other people having same problem. They took their car to the dealer to get the problem fixed and found out that the car has electrical power steering and that it goes bad. My dealer said they can't do anything unless the problem is occurring when I bring it in. This is ridiculous. This needs to be recalled and fixed before someone gets killed. If this happened to my wife she might not have the strength to turn the wheel and panic not knowing what is going on.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 40 mph he noticed the power steering failure light illuminated on the dash board and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. He shut the engine off and after five minutes restarted it and he was able to continue driving normally. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be offered since there were no related recalls. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 42,500.

Driving the car on the road, the power steering light comes on, can no longer steer the car.