Air Bag Light On Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 82 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the Cobalt.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/16/2020

While in motion the service air bag light come on and goes off randomly. A malfunction in the sensor or other area has lead to premature air bag deployment in other's vehicles. Airbags are a safety feature that give piece of mind that I currently do not have. This is the car we are considering handing down to our teenage son but am concerned with this warming that will not go away. The low tire pressure light randomly comes on as well, even when tires have adequate air.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/27/2020

My air bag lights on dash for driver and passenger side come on at random. I also have a light on my dash that's says service air bag. I have went to the Chevrolet dealership and they say there is no recall for this. It worries me with my children in the car that if I have a accident that the airbags in the vehicle could not deploy. This could lead to serious injury or even death. Chevrolet doesn't seem to care whether or not it gets fixed. It happens at random sometimes when I start the car other times when I'm driving.

3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 11/17/2019

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator was illuminated and the front passenger air bag was not registering when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to fox auto group Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (150 robert dann dr, painted post, NY 14870, (607) 937-5431) where the contact was informed that the passenger seat was not registering an occupant in the front passenger seat and that the retractor sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 24,000.

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4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 10/25/2019

I have a serves airbag light on it comes and goes as I drive doesn't seem to matter highway or in city. Even if I have a passenger in the front seat. From my research it's a know issue with chevy Cobalt for the sensor in the seat or the seat belt wiring harness to short out I don't know why it hasn't been recalled yet my car has 89. 000 miles on it but some people have had it go bad as soon as 35. 000 now this is an safety issue that gm refuses to address I haven't seen my mechanic yet but I'm sure its going to be the seat belt harness that needs replacing the dealers wants 500. 00 or more to fix the issue that should of been recalled.

5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/20/2019

Airbag light on,turns lights not working.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/10/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the air bags warning indicator illuminated and then the passenger side curtain air bag deployed. The contact pulled over in to a parking lot. The bracket that holds the seat belt came off the seat and stroke the contacts hand. The vehicle was towed to the dealer jerry's Chevrolet, 1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, MD 21234, they determined that the vehicle performed as designed and repairs had to be paid by the contact . The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000. Bp.

7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/04/2019

Air bag lights come on car is hard to steer air conditioning does not work any more and I get an engine reduce power light comes on.

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8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/20/2019

For the past three days driving to and from work my chevy Cobalt has been putting me in danger. When I start to break, sometimes the symbol with a lock and key, and air bag lights will turn on and the car steering wheel would lock and the brakes would come up resulting in the car being turned off while I am on drive. This is dangerous because I cannot turn the wheel and the brake is also locked. I get out of my car in the middle of traffic to push it by myself then jump in it and try to start it. This method works sometimes but is dangerous to not only myself but more importantly others. I do not know what is the main cause for this issue however I did some research and did not see any recall on this problem. I need help fingering it out before I hurt myself or others in the middle of the road driving unable to steer or break.

9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. The steering wheel was unable to be turned. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,152.

10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/12/2018

The air bag light keeps saying needs maintenance and the motor has no compression.

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11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/03/2018

Air bag light has been on for a long time . But I noticed a puddle of gas under car and had to take it in to get fixed I have read on here many problems with this same issue hopefuuly it will be a recall.

12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 07/15/2018

This has happened twice, my car wont start and the anti theft on the dash comes on but there's nothing on to kill the battery. Also sometimes while driving my service air bag light comes on but goes off right after. Last thing is my power locks would go crazy just locking and unlocking either when the car was off or in motion.

13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/07/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag light illuminated without warning. Billy navarre Chevrolet of lake charles, louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) had closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,379. Ad.

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14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/26/2018

While I was starting the car my air bag lights started blinking on and off. While traveling on city streets the air bags was also blinking on and off.

15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was running. Also, the air bag indicator was illuminated. The contact called paradise Chevrolet Cadillac (27360 ynez rd, temecula, CA 92591) and was informed that there were no outstanding recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The cotnact believed that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,502.

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16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 06/13/2017

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.

17 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/21/2017

Service air bag light comes on randomly.

18 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Takata recall my passenger air bag quit working and the airbag light keeps showing.

19 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

My airbag light started randomly going on and off. I noticed that it often occurred when someone was sitting in the passenger seat. I also noticed that when someone was sitting in the passenger seat the indicator often indicated that no one was sitting there. Then after about a week of this occurring, the light airbag remained on at all times and the indicator stated that no one was sitting in the passenger seat even when someone was. I then took my vehicle to the dealership and they advised that it was the passenger airbag presence sensor and that it needed to be replaced. They advised that it would cost over $1,000. So obviously I told them that I could not afford it at this time. This is a major safety concern and should be an immediate recall. I have seen and read hundreds of complaints about this exact same issue on two different Cobalt forums, the NHTSA website, and on various other web sites that I accessed through google. It is obviously a manufacturers problem and it needs to be corrected before someone is killed due to the negligence of Chevrolet. I am obviously going to get this fixed when I get the money even with out a recall, but I thing this needs to be investigated as soon as possible and I am willing to let whom ever use/look at my vehicle as a starting point. Nhtsa or Chevrolet please contact me so we can get this process started before someone gets seriously hurt or killed. Im not sure on the mileage when this problem originated a few months ago but, I believe it was around 80,000.

20 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 01/18/2017

Airbag warning indicator has been constantly on.

21 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 01/08/2017

Just bought 2006 chevy Cobalt ss I know there was a recall for the power steering going out I called the dealership about the recalls I gave them the VIN and over the phone they said there is still 3 recalls for the car I went there today and they said there was only one they fixed it but it wasn't the power steering he said it was already fixed but there been times the power steering goes out on its own and I'm curious if they are still responsible for fixing that recal. Another thing was the airbags which I believe was another recall for the car the airbag lights is on and once again they refused to cover it.

22 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 12/05/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was not experiencing any failures until the vehicle was serviced by a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the air bags. The contact noticed that the warning indicator flashed for low power. The vehicle reduced speed and stalled several times. The service engine indicator remained illuminated. The contact was uncertain if a dealer would provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

23 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 11/15/2016

We had our battery replaced in our vehicle November 15, 2016. Since that time our "service passenger airbag" light has come one. We took it to our mechanic on 3/3/2017 and he reported that we needed a new module that would correct the service passenger airbag light. We drove our car home and before we even got home the service light had returned. We took it back the next business day and they checked it again and said we needed a new sensor for the passenger seat. Since that time we have not taken it back as we are wondering if that will just require another electronic fix. Does this effect the seat belt working correctly? if so, I think this is a very dangerous situation.

24 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 07/04/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v500000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

25 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 12/01/2015

The airbag indicator light flashes intermittently.

26 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 10/03/2015

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was in park, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unsure of the failure, but stated that a module may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

27 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/15/2015

Tamara recall the " service air bag light " came on and is still on.

28 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/06/2015

I noticed that there was no turn signal sound indicating the turn signal was in use. At the same time I also noticed that all of the warning indicator sounds were also not working (set belt, door open with key in, low tire pressure, ect) none of the warning sounds are now working. It seems that the left front speaker is used for the transmitting of the warning sounds thus there is no sound from the left speaker. None the less I feel that with the warning sounds not working this is a safety issue. Everytime I start my car the svc light stays on all the time , my tires are always wobbly while slowing down and driving. Same as I have heard from others. Got in a hit and run if I have side air bags they didnt geploy.

29 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 08/16/2015

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at 60 mph, the air bag light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,358.

30 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/18/2015

I started my car and went to take off and the air bag light came on. There was a couple of incidences where I had a passenger and the airbag light came on to service airbag. I've read in multiple places where this occurrence has happened and the manufacture should fix this.

31 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/29/2015

I am having an issue. . . When I roll my drivers side window down the service air bag light comes on.

32 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/17/2015

The service airbag light started to come on and off every day and then the key started getting stuck in the ignition about a week ago before it finally wouldn't come out all together.

33 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

Upon start of the vehicle the service airbag warning is illuminated. The airbag readiness light stays on. If I wiggle the wires underneath the warning goes away temporarily. Also if a passenger sits in the passenger seat it would indicate an airbag sensor and the indicator would show it being off although a passenger is in the seat. I took it to the Chevrolet dealer who pulled my VIN and indicated no recall on my vehicle VIN, but knowing other 2008 Chevrolet Cobalts are having similar issues is my concern even if my VIN shows no recall.

34 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 03/14/2015

Service airbag light is randomly popping up on the dash! this happens when the car is running and in motion.

35 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

My airbag light is on for my passenger seat. I have taken to a dealership and they said the specific code is not covered by a recall. They said my passenger presence module needs replaced.


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