Power Steering Light On problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist. The check engine and power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,532.

Power steering light appears on dash randomly when going slow speeds and the power steering goes out. I have to turn off the car and turn it back on the get the power steering to come back on. This can often repeat itself several times. It has never occurred at high speeds, mostly occurs in parking lots when turning. I am aware of a recall from gm regarding this but my VIN says it does not apply. This doesn't make sense to me given my symptoms are the same as what the recall describes and my year model is affected (2010 chevy Cobalt).

Lost sterling for short distance steering light came on. Regained control after that. Car was in my drive way.

My power steering light came on and I had no power steering. Luckily, I was parked when this happened.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet colbalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 ( steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light remained illuminated after recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,200. Jw (local mechanic).

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The power steering returned to normal; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 45,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was unavailable . Ss.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 45 mph, the power steering seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to maneuver and that the steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that the dealer informed the contact that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included under NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 85,000. Dr.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included under NHTSA campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering was extremely rough and force had to be applied due to an intermittent strong vibration from the steering wheel. In addition, the fuel warning light illuminated intermittently when the vehicle had a full tank of fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized, making it difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000( air bags, electrical system). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 37,753.

Driving on freeway the power steering light came on and loss of power steering. Difficult to drive . Has been going on and off ever since. No recall for my VIN number but I have read lots of problems with power steering on this type of vehicle.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering assist failed as the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane where the engine was shut off. Once the contact restarted the vehicle, it resumed normally until later recurring. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 26,145.

I was driving and my car's power steering light came on and was not functioning anymore. It became hard to turn and took more effort to turn it.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed while traveling various speeds. The contact also mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

As I was driving home at approximately 30 mph my power steering light indicator appeared on the dash board and then suddenly it became very hard to steer my wheel. After it happened a few more times I decided to call Chevrolet dealership to ask if my particular car had been recalled and he said that the Chevrolet Cobalt 2010 was not recalled. As of 02/22/14 its been happening everyday and I have to constantly shut off the car and start it again in order for the steering to work again.

I was pulling out of a parking lot and power steering light came on and car was difficult to steer. I turned the car off then back on and was able to drive but the slightest turn of the wheel the power steering light would go on and become difficult to drive. I did find the recall online & when I called gm they stated it was already fixed. I bought this car used in 2011 so I don't know if it was fixed. I did take it to a dealership and the stated it was previously fixed and it is not related to the recall, and gave me an estimate of 860. 00 to fix it, but if it was fixed is this still an issue that will continue or was it supposed to completely correct the problem. This issue to me has not been corrected.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently and while the contact was traveling at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate normally as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was 48,994.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering assist failed to operate as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. Power steering warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 52,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the power steering assist failed accompanied by the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and restarted it but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel tightened with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering assist failed and the wheel tightened with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering light illuminated. After shutting the engine off and restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel functioned normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,336.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 39,000.

Leaving work and when I hit approximately 35 miles the power steering light illuminated and chimed. The steering wheel became hard to turn. I wrestled the car home, then later the next day had no choice but to go to the store and the car worked fine for about a week. So this morning, 8/23/13 on my way to work it went out again and has been out every since. Went to dealership and they say I have no recall. I've only owned the car personally for a year.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 78,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where it was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 61,082. Kmj.

While beginning to turn at a corner my power steering light came on making it very difficult to turn the steering wheel of the car. I called my husband and he said to pull over and turn the car off and restart. So I did but after driving a few more miles the power steering light came on again and this continued until I made it home.