Seven problems related to steering failed have been reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2009 Cobalt.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at any speed, the steering failed without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,461.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became difficult to turn. The contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. The contact also stated that the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The aproximate failure mileage was 68,570.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the driver drove at 25mph the steering wheel failed and became hard to turn. The steering wheel warning alarm activated while the failure occurred. The driver was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The contact also stated that the steering wheel motor was replaced under NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering) however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was repaired the dealer replaced power steering motor. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. Li.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the steering wheel failed without warning when she drove 55 mph. The steering wheel became hard to turn; however, the steering wheel regained normal function when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. Updated 01/07/lj.
Tl- the contact owns 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while making a three point turn at unknown speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to straighten the wheel but the steering failed sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electric power assists had failed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available. Mah.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering failed. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel but to no avail. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Steering column is making loud noise and causes rattling when on gravel or slowing down to stop. Had power steering motor replace as p[er recall. Concerned that this will cause the steering to fail. Do not want to fix in case as it costs $800. According to ledingham in steinbach manitoba. Will this be a recall item? if I pay to have it fixed and it is recalled will they have to reimburse me for my costs? the car is a 2009 Cobalt.