Steering Noise problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

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.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering made a rattling noise and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,330.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel required excessive force. The steering wheel also emitted a roaring noise and the power steering failed. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was missing a reservoir to place the power steering fluid into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,890.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was previously serviced in 2012 under NHTSA campaign number:10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, there was abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a electric power steering motor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 mph and only when letting off the gas completely. Then I received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So I took the car to the dealership told them about the noise I was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so I called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, I arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on Monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership Monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (rpm rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? I feel like I'm being cheated.