general problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the contact's granddaughter was driving, the steering wheel seized and excessive force to the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. Don moore gm center (270-215-1953, 3232 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The VIN was not available.

Ecm problem. Lost steering and all dashboard information. Vechile does not start. Dealer tells me it is a bad ecm and it is $841. 00 to repair it. Including a $250. 00 chargere to diagnose the problem than I find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. Gm should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this.

My 2009 chevy Cobalt at time to loose its power steering at different speeds and only happens on occasions for brief periods. I am reading recalls on 2009 electric power steering. Is there anything that can please be done to help?.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to liability and advised the contact to take it to a Chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the power steering seized without warning and the steering became difficult to maneuver. Several minutes later, the steering started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.

My daughter was driving on the highway in los angeles when her power steering locked up. She barely made it over to safety. It could have been a catastrophe on the highway. It took all of her strength to try to move the wheel. She lost control over the car. When she tried to start the car up again, it seemed fine. She got off the highway and drove carefully. She would drive about 10 minutes at a time before it would lock up again. She had to drive through some really shady areas to get home since she couldn't drive on the highway. She took her car to a Chevrolet dealer who said that there was no recall on the 2009 Cobalts. There are on the 2010 for power steering. They charged her $139 just to diagnose what the problem is. She is waiting to see what is wrong. When she said that she had to have her car for work tomorrow, they were adamant that her car was too dangerous to drive because of the steering. This is such a dangerous hazard.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at a low speed in reverse, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn left or right. The contact called hieser Chevrolet (2620 w washington st, west bend, WI 53095, (877) 228-7492) and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2010 and the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.

This car has been experiencing power steering issues, where the power steering completely shuts off, but for some reason isn't included in the current recall. The power steering has shut off during driving which is incredibly dangerous.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,550.

Driving on the freeway and all my electrical dashboard units are flickering, my rpm and speed keeps going on and down, and my power steering message came up on the dash, then it went out and came back. Not cool. Not cool at all. . . .

Takata recall power steering went out.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at about 45 mph, the steering lost power. The "service air bag" light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side and called his father who towed the vehicle home. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,041. Fe.

Power steering has gone out 3 times in the last day. After turning car off then on again power steering will work for a short period of time that varies. Recall 10v073000 seems to apply but dealer said it does not. Never received a recall notice even though my car falls under the year and model for the recall.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, there was a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available. Djr.

This is the second time this issue has happened. The issue is when turning on an on-ramp that has sharp turning radius the car abs system turns on and you lose control of the car. This also happens when you are already on a freeway that has a sweeping on ramp to another freeway the abs starts to brake in the turn. I have reported this issue to the dealership and they have not addressed it.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

My electronic power steering is cutting in and out at random time intervals. Called the dealer to see if my Cobalt was part of the affected recall on the power steering and was informed that they will not cover the repair for my car under that recall.

The dic shows the reading of each tire pressure backwards, for example right front wheel is actually the rear right wheel, and left front is actually rear front. Also I am unable to use the cruise control. The lights turns on but the car does not engage in the same speed for the cruise control.

My intermediate steering shaft went out had it replaced a month later it went out again. No two months later had it in again it needs entire steering rack $610 for gm ' brand. From what I read online gm suede the maker of the steering rack to pay their customers it is a plastic gear. The greatest thing about the car is the water that comes inside down my air bag when it rains. I've took it in 7 times for this problem. Besides the recalls the door handle fell off. Head light got water in it. It never ends.

I was on my way home and it was raining on the expressway but by the time I got to the city I live it had stop. I was exiting the expressway and was turning a left on the street I live on. I had made my turn at about 30 mph and after I had made my turn the car was straight for awhile then all the sudden the car acted up and the steering wheel or the wheels or something happen that made my car make a sharp u-turn going in front of ongoing traffic. My car went straight in front of a car and she didn't have time to stop so she hit me and we both went onto the island. I have no idea what happened but luckily we were both going slow that none of us were hurt but our cars were in bad conditions. I'm looking at 3,000 damage on my car, and probably 4,000 damage to her car. I want to say it was bc of the rain, but the road wasn't wet and I just got new tires and just got a oil change. I maintain my car very well so I have no idea why that would happen.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure persisted after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized on numerous occasions. The dealer replaced the power steering motor. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 27,300.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and several other problems with vehicle. The consumer the vehicle was taken to the dealer, several times. Three times, for the ignition. The steering module, struts, and control arms were replace. The drive train was in the process of failing.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer had car taken in repair shop to fix power steering problem ignition switch and the dealer kept the vehicle for three months. Each time the consumer called to inquire about the vehicle, she was informed they were waiting on the parts. When the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the turn signals and air condition were not working properly.

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My wife tried to start the car on 4/30/14. Put the key in the ignition and try to turn the key to start the car the key wouldn't turn. It was locked up. The steering wheel wouldn't turn, the engine wouldn't run. Eventually if she comes back after approx. One hour and try again the key will turn in the ignition and the car will start. This happens couple of time a year since we bought the car brand new from the dealer. We contacted the dealer service department; they told us that they do not know of any such problem with this chevy model.

When I was pulling into a nursing home making a right hand turn the cars steering went and it was pulling me all the way to the right and almost crashed in parking lot I had to gain control n force the steering wheel to go back straight.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the engine was running while the key was out of the ignition, the vehicle was in park and the vehicle rolled away. The contact had received two notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000(steering) however, the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Vehicle was being towed behind class a motorhome. Key was in the accessory position; transmission (automatic) was in the neutral position; fuse block:8 (ignition switch, pass-key iii+) was removed to prevent battery drain; per vehicle manual for dinghy towing. Traveling on interstate 45; 95 miles south of dallas, TX. Nothing was hit when traveling. Both front tires blew out, subsequently ruining both front tires and wheels. There is no apparent reason why this happened. Was wondering if this may be connected with current safety recall on ignition problem on Chevrolet Cobalt. The key chain had three keys and the key fob attached.

As I was driving down the street to turn into my parking lot I started turning the wheel left when I turned my steering wheel and brakes locked up and drove over the curb of my apartment complex causing my whole right side of my car $1300. 00 worth of damage this is the second time this has happened to me first time no damage was done that was back in October.

Driving on the interstate, the electrical power steering went out. I was informed that the electrical motor was already replaced back in 2010 under my warranty. Now, they state this "problem" with the eps was never a "national recall" problem and all repairs will be at my expense.