general problems of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Problem with steering column rattle.

The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure for the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to her parent's residence. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under recall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Unknown. My traction and abs light keeps coming on. My steering is off some. My turning right or left is making ruff popping sounds in the steering. My abs and traction lite keeps coming on.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the power steering assist failed to operate without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his home. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

The electrical assisted power steering failed. This causes the vehicle's steering to become very difficult and dangerous not only to the driver but also other vehicles. This problem has been noted as a recall issue for this model/year vehicle but this VIN number shows no recall issues. This vehicle was bought new by me and was given to our son about 3 years ago. He has taken very good care of it since he uses it to travel to work. Vehicle currently had 128,842 miles and has had no issues other than the above issue. Vehicle is available for inspection.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there were unknown recalls on the vehicle regarding the ignition switch and steering which were previously repaired however, after starting the vehicle, a message appeared on the instrument panel which stated that the power steering feature was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to bayway Chevrolet (5719 broadway st, pearland, TX 77581) who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Fuel is leaking near left rear tire -steering wheel makes crackling noise when turning.

My power steering just went out. Hated to turn etc. The car was gone then just went bad.

When my son was backing out of a parking spot, the steering all of a sudden became very stiff and hard to turn and stayed this way while driving. Now it is hard to steer and dangerous to drive to a shop to be looked at.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle became difficult to steer in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer team Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac located at 404 jake alexander blvd, salisbury nc 28147 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Invalid VIN provided.

When driving the steering start to get stiff. When you stop the steering wheel does not want to turn. Once you get moving it losssens up a little.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle the warning messages had displayed indicating to check engine, power steering off, change oil etc. And all the instrument gauges were fluctuating. The owner connected a diagnostic reader to the vehicle which indicated that the control module was faulty. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,701. Jft.

Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. Loud grinding sound with alarm. Almost unable to control. When stationary steering play excessive in both directions. Airbag light states airbag is off. Control arms replaced 2 week before incident. Warning light has been on since repairing of control arms. Dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.

Steering wheel randomly gets tight to turn. Concerned about safety and steering going out. I'm aware of a steering issue recall on chevy Cobalt.

Driving on hiway start to shaking. Loosing power and shuttoff. And steering wheel hard to drive often. Dash board showing iconos all time.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing various electrical failures. The check engine, power steering, and traction warning indicators were illuminated and the rpm gauge increased erratically even when the vehicle was parked. In addition, the power steering seized at any given moment. When the vehicle was restarted, the failures went away; however, the transmission shifted harshly when changing gears. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge always displayed as empty even though fuel was present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While reversing in a parking lot, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the speedometer and rpm gauges dropped low while in traffic. When the contact turned off and restarted the engine, the vehicle drove normally. While making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to steer a second time. The power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was no eps warning indicator when the eps failed. The steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic and a dealer yet. In addition, there had been various warning lights which had illuminated and in other instances there was some sort of an electrical internal fault. Bob pulte Chevrolet, 909 columbus Ave, lebanon, OH 45036, (513) 282-0079 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer had issued 12 TSB on the steering, 2 recall campaigns for NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering) however the vehicle was excluded from the recall campaigns (2) although it had exhibited the same failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Dyd.

My power steering notice came on and I had no power steering. There is a recall 14115 for eps on 2010 Cobalts. Took car to dealer and called general motors. They did not honor the recall to replace my eps motor. They said my VIN shows it is not part of the recall. Why is my electric power steering motor not under this recall? it failed. I was parked when the light came on and had no power steering. Why is my car excluded? gm needs to be investigated concerning this matter!.

Power steering goes out with no warning. Very unsafe. Could have been bad if it had happened at a higher speed.

Was driving down the interstate at 75 mph when all power to vehicle was lost and was able to pull over to side of road. Vehicle would not start engine would crank but not start. Vehicle had to be towed to mechanic, mechanic checked for problems could not locate problem after 6 hours working on it vehicle needed to be towed to dealer. Dealer said timing chain failed and caused extensive damage to vehicle and engine needs to be replaced. This is a major safety concern and caused have caused an crash with the sudden loss of power.

Tamara recall power steering all of a sudden went out.

Power steering warning message. I was on the freeway,35-40mph. Rpm and mph bounced a few times. Mph reads zero. Rpm appears ok . Warning light came on some followed by check engine light difficulty at first steering there are also several info messages that read blank (---) outside temp, trip miles.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated and the wiper blades and heat were inoperable. The contact also mentioned that the power steering seized and was recently serviced per an unknown NHTSA recall for the power steering at ken barrett Chevrolet Cadillac (229 w main st, batavia, NY 14020 (585) 300-0199). The recall information was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

We purchased a 2010 chevy Cobalt in 20016 unaware of any recalls regarding this vehicle , our power stering went out , on 05/25/2010 gm stated that this was a reaquiring problem and that they would cover the cost of repairs, now after talking to the dealer who sold us this lemon both gm and the dealer refuses to fix any and all recall issues, this vehicles power stering attempted to locked up while driving on the interstate.

I was turning to the right and it felt that the car was going to shut off and power steering came on in data screen of the car and each time I turned the wheels car started to act as it was going to shut off.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. After starting the engine, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 72,932.

I was driving home this morning and a deer jumped out in front of me. I slammed on the brakes and the engine shutoff. Making the power brakes and steering shutoff. Extremely dangerous not to mention if there is no power most likely the airbags will not deploy. A serious issue for a car that is less than 6 years old with around 80,000 miles on it. Just a disclaimer it is an automatic so there is no clutch.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to exit a parking space, the steering ability seized. The power steering warning message illuminated. The vehicle was driven home and the steering was very difficult to turn. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

I took my car to have the recalls fixed although I was having no problems. Putnam Chevrolet in burlingame supposedly did it. The first time I had to parallel park my steering wheel became impossible to turn and. I had to get out and find a place where I didn't have to steer very much which living in san francisco is nearly impossible. Also my gear shift marks red in d even when I am in reverse or parked.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 75 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

I have owned a 2010 chevy Cobalt since 2012. Shortly after purchasing, the check engine light turned on. The power locks erratically lock and unlock. The windows will become jammed and suddenly will not roll back up. Cruise control will randomly stop working. I had issues with the transmission which cost me over $3,000 to fix. Then, there was the ignition switch recall which the dealer fixed at no cost. But now I am having problems with the power steering. I have to turn my ignition off and on for the power steering warning message to turn off but then it turns back on a few minutes later. I am aware that there was a recall for the power steering but yet the dealer refuses to address this issue with my car because they say that recall was performed by a previous owner. The NHTSA website states bulletin 14115 regarding power steering recall began July 17, 2014. Mind you I have owned this car since 2012 and have not had the power steering recall issues fixed. N140115 also states that it includes "2010 chevy Cobalt and vehicles repaired in recall 10v-073 that received repairs prior to may 31, 2010. " therefore, they should be held accountable and fix this problem with my vehicle or provide me with a car that is safe. The first time my power steering went out I was on a freeway on ramp when my steering wheel locked up. I could have died! this is a life threatening issue and I sincerely believe this is a lemon car.