171 problems related to steering 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.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was turned off for a while and restarted for the power steering functionality to return. The failure was persistent. The contact stated that the power steering warning light flashed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the contact that it was a known failure with the power steering. The mechanic confirmed the power steering failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "steering locked" was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn; however, he drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be taken apart to install an unknown switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,117.
My speedometer jumps and shows a message of power steering. It makes my fuel line jump as well. I've recently gotten my starter fixed because my car wouldn't start. My tire warning stays on and my tires are new and set at the right psi. My abs comes and goes all the time and nothing needs to be fixed. My car jerks really hard when all of this is going on.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while pulling out a parking space, the steering wheel became firm, and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive home. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 125,000.
My power steering failed. I was trying to turn into my drive way and I couldn’t turn my steering wheel. Mine and my children's safety were at risk because it could have caused an accident. There are other chevy Cobalts that are recalled for the same problem as mine but for some reason my VIN is showing that my Cobalt isn’t recalled for it. There were no warnings other than the dash saying “power steering” as my steering wheel stopped turning.
I was drivein on high way in my car got hard to trun so I stoped and let my uncle drive cause he is more stronger then from that point it got harder to trun it amost locked up on me who know what would have happen but I was almost to my house so we were ablue to get it here then I called my car lot and I hade to drive it there it was so impossible to do but with the help of my uncle he got it there and im in school and stuck with out a car intell its fixed and I have to pay laber wait on part to come in thay say etc its just alot and thank god I was not alone.
Power steering is locking up while driving. Windows won’t go down.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle she had a power steering failure. The contact drove the vehicle to her destination at approximately 30 mph with no power steering assist. The contact stated that when she returned and started the vehicle the power steering had regained functionality. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice in the past three months. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
Power steering assist goes out randomly. Looked up VIN and said does not affect this vehicle, however, it is malfunctioning.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not yet made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Steering was good and had no problems turning either direction and now it is hard steering and turn either direction and sometimes it feels like it's turning free when turning a corner or turning around.
Power steering keeps going out and I have never received a recall on this car. It was sitting still when I crank it and I could barely turn steering wheel. I could be killed if it goes out while driving. It's a manufacturing default and need to be recalled.
Power steering stopped working while driving. Stopped the car and shut it off, then restarted car and the power steering worked again. I was lucky, I was driving slow on a back street when this happened. If I had been on a highway it could had gone very bad. I found no recalls for my car.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning, and became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and car starts cranking. Goes super slow . I'm scared ita going to explode. I can't drive on freeway . And now besides the lock on screen coming on my engine light stays on now . Not sure what to do with it. Car shops can't help. When I 1st had the issue I called the dealer because they fixed the recall and they said nothing could be done because they had already fixed the recall.
I smelled gas. Took it to the shop. The fuel supply line was leaking. Took it to the dealer and not covered under warranty, why not? I'm having the fuel filter replaced, which is covered. Plus, my car is losing power while on the interstate. I see the electric power assist is under recall, but the dealer told me it doesn't apply to my car, why not? in motion, on the interstate. Recall no. 10v073000.
I was driving home from gas station/ city rd and my keys came out of my ignition and I felt them hit my knee while driving! I slowly put them back in, then I turned down an ally after I had my key back in and got back home to park it. It's been parked since june13th2020. Because I know that can make my steering wheel lock up! I drive out of town a lot. And my 4 year old daughter is always with me!! so I'm not taking the chance of me driving 70mph and my steering wheel locking up!.
Electric assisted steering stops working while driving.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the electronic power steering stopped working when she attempted to start the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact researched the failure and found that the electronic power steering was faulty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 147,649.
My steering wheel has locked on me while driving away from my sisters house. I didnt crash into anything. Thank goodness. I went back to the dealership of which I financed the vehicle and the man said there they will not take the car back and refund my money. Ive only been able to pay 2 car payments on this car & put $1,600 for a down-payment.
I was driving to run errands and I parked. When I was trying to backup and drive again, I had sudden loss of steering control. I almost crashed into a car near me since I could not maneuver the steering wheel in a way to get out of the way. Luckily after this happened someone recommended me to turn off the car and turn the steering wheel again to see if the steering would return to normal. Fortunately, I wasn't in a busy street when this happened otherwise I could have been in a serious wreck.
Power steering stops working as of 10/20/2019.
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 20 mph and attempting to switch over to the right lane, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact continued to drive home without power steering and had difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,087.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 15 mph out of a parking lot, the steering wheel seized and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to drive home, but could not steer the vehicle. An independent towing company was contacted and towed the vehicle to the contact's home. Tim lally Chevrolet (24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, OH 44128, (440) 359-8781) informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
I was driving. The power steering warning came on the dash. The steering became difficult. I drove home.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact attempted to turn into his driveway; however, the steering became difficult to maneuver. An independent mechanic was contacted and the contact was informed of a possible recall on the vehicle. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The gauges on the dash go haywire. A subtle 'ding ding' sound is made. The engine has difficulty accelerating and will only do so in spurts. A power steering warning is displayed on the dash and the steering wheel becomes very tight and impossible to turn. Car will give you about a minute, tops, to do something before shutting down completely. Issue happens randomly but seems to be triggered by the car deccelerating into first gear, at a stoplight for example. However, this past incident happened while on the interstate and nearly caused a collision with a semi. My particular VIN is not included in the loss of power steering recall involving Chevrolet Cobalts, general motors recall number:10023 and NHTSA recall number: 10v073000. However, based on performance the past 6 months, I sincerely believe it should be.
Electrical power steering assist lost while driving. Required greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds to steer and turn, increasing the risk of a crash. Found recalls for 2010 chevy Cobalt for electric power assist system, but not for model year 2008, please help.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
"takata recall" I am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot. During my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel. I brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that I have electrical issues with the car. Also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires. The check engine light is on in the car. In motion on the street when experiencing this problem. The sensors are bad. This vechicle is programmed and needs a remote. I have to go to the dealer resolve it. Time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.
My 18-year-old daughter had a defective ignition switch in her vehicle causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into a ditch on today 11/29/2018 we check the recall list before we purchased her vehicle and it was listed as safe.
Vehicle makes rattle noise in front going about 5 miles an hour something in the steering wheel.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on , engaged in reverse; then the message " power steering " showed on the cluster and the vehicle did not move. The contact called the used car lot dealer, where the vehicle was purchased from. The contact was referred to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall number: 10v073000 ( steering ) back in 2014 and they were only mandated to repair the vehicle one time. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired this last time. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Bp.
On Nov. 7, as I was cutting the steering wheel to the right to park, I lost control of the steering without reason. I put the car in park and tried to see if I turn the wheel to the left would it turn the wheels to the left and still not steering guided the wheels. The wheels remained locked in one position. . . The position I last guided the steering wheel before it gave out. This is almost atleast $1200 dollars worth of work. I need to just get this recall done there is too many other cars with the same power steering issue. What is this happened to me changing lanes on the interstate this would have been really bad!.