general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and the power steering failure warning light was off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,824.

Steering went out while driving.

Loosing power steering.

My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank god I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.

Steering is going out. When turning slowly it’s hard to turn it back straight.

While parking my 2009 chevy Cobalt the power steering became difficult. It was like it stopped working at times. Then it began again and then it completely stopped steering and the steering locked. I turned the car off and checked the vehicles power steering fuses. They were all fine. Then turned the car back on to see if the problem still continued and it started working. I rushed home hoping it would work. Once I pulled into my driveway the power steering completely stopped working again. I see that there was a recall in the past but may not be available any longer but seems like they should still correct the issue.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,504.

My power steering seemed very loose. I zig zag across the road. Trying not to hit a telephone pole. Slipped into a ditch. Got back on the road for a few seconds but still no control. Finally car went into the woods hit a tree and was totaled. I don't care if VIN says no recalls my steering didn't exist that day.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the electric power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact of NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) that was associated with the VIN. The dealer also informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.

Whenever I would go to speed up my ecs active light would pop up, now it’s been popping up every time my wheel isn’t straight and randomly. It’s scary because it causes my car to bog down and the steering feels weird and my brakes get really rough.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing the steering wheel became inoperable. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his resident. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,993.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer hawk Chevrolet located 2001 w jefferson st, joliet, IL 60435 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Steering is stiff. Getting hard to turn.

My car had been running to heat up and I went to leave for work I saw on the menu screen it said power steering so when I went to back out I could not turn left or right it was very stiff I had also heard a rattle in my steering wheel a couple weeks previous to this happening.

I could hear a little something moving around under the steering wheel. Just thought it was the age. Then front wheels where shaking just a bit. This shaking proceeded rapidly as if I need an alignment or tire balancing. Then my steering went out!!!!.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake, and the vehicle would power off inadvertently. The vehicle would restart however, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Car smelling like gas really bad and leaks, steering wheel feels wobboly like if its not tightened right its a little cricked. Reeks of smell of gasoline on the back right of my car by the tire and I see it leaking gasoline.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, an audible chime was heard. The vehicle loss power steering and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The power steering module was replaced however, the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,927.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the steering became difficult and hard turn the warning message " power steering" appeared on the dashboard. The contact stated she continued to drive. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69438. Lj.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, suddenly the steering became really hard, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Bp.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred again and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized. The contact stated that the failure only occurred for a few seconds before returning to normal. The contact also mentioned that a clunking noise was present for approximately six months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph the steering wheel seized and was hard to move. The local dealer was not contacted diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 180,000. . Ap.

Car was stationary then got in and car wouldn't start and key wouldn't go to off position once key was inserted. After jump start all information miles etc was cleared. When driving seems like it won't go into next gear. Speedometer stopped working and going slow even 20 mph ramps up to 4-4. 5 rpm. Power steering warning and , airbag warning stays on in addition to engine light. Tire pressure information started working on 3 of 4 when stopped working a year ago.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel spontaneously failed to turn and seized. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring indicator illuminated and the remaining instrument cluster warning indicators were inoperable. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the power steering module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

My power steering is having issues and I am unable to turn my wheel at times the speedometer and rbm goes back and forth and the whole car shifts when I drive.

We were parking and suddenly the steering wheel got really hard to operate, really concerned this issue can happens while driving on the highway.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, a grinding noise was heard. The contact was afraid the steering ability may seize in the middle of the road or a busy highway. The contact also stated that the failure began approximately one and a half months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,621.

When starting to drive & driving car and making turns on city streets or highway, the power steering sticks and makes it hard to turn - sometimes having to use both hands to control the turn. The sticking is not normal and should not be happening.

The key will not turn off - it is stuck in either the "accessory" or "on" position. The vehicle is stationary but cannot be moved to be fixed.

The steering lost power assistance and became difficult to steer while driving at low speed in the city. This problem is still occurring and affects steering at all speeds.