Equipment Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Our daughter observed a significant puddle forming under her vehicle and noticed a strong smell of gasoline. She sent us a video, which clearly showed gasoline leaking from the driver-side rear area of the car. Due to the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust pipe, we had the car towed to a mechanic, as it was too dangerous to drive. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a severely rusted-out fuel line that required immediate repair. At no point did the vehicle display any warning lights or alerts related to this issue. Alarmingly, our daughter had unknowingly driven the car while the leak was occurring, unaware of the serious fire risk this posed. We believe this is a serious safety hazard that could lead to a fire or explosion and strongly urge an investigation. This failure occurred without warning and could have resulted in a catastrophic outcome. We are fortunate this was caught in time, but others may not be as lucky.

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I have 2 recalls with the ignition and switch. I went to regal Chevrolet in lakeland florida and was told essentially there's nothing they could do and if they did look at it I'd be charged $200 to have it looked at plus $219 a hour based on what needed to be done. I then called stingray Chevrolet in plant city florida and was told that there was no listed recall or it had already been serviced, which on the national website clearly states the opposite, and they refused to even look at it or attempt to fix it, recall or not. My key snapped in the ignition so after being told by 2 Chevrolet dealerships essentially "sorry about my luck" I called out a locksmith who extracted the piece of key in ignition and attempted to code several new cut keys. Everything failed. I'm now out almost $500 based off 2 dealerships refusing to assist with a clear recall. I need this fixed and have been without a vehicle for 3 weeks. If somebody could please assist me I'd greatly appreciate it. I feel like it is wrong and somewhat cruel for Chevrolet dealerships to be as they were based off a clearly stated and documented issue.

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The car idles very low when stopped and sputters/putters like it's going to die. It has now actually died on me twice while driving, luckily when you put it in park and turn the car off and back on it starts right back up but you can see how this is a severe safety hazard. The first time it died I was stopped in the turning lane waiting on trafiic to go by so I could turn left (this is the busiest street in town) I go to start turning left the car just shuts off mid turn crossing the other lane of the street, luckily I didn't get hit by oncomig traffic and was able to coast onto the side street that I was turning on and pull over and turn the car off and back on and drive it home. I took it to the mechanic and he can't figure out what's wrong with it so he gives it a tune up and now the check engine light won't turn off. . . Fast forward to today it dies again at a stop sign with my 12 year old son in the car. It is especially bad if you have the ac on it seems like it effects the elctrical like the car is going to shut off when I am stopped and the ac is running, so I turned off the ac and it was still sputtering when I would stop but didn't die again. . Read more...

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Bright led lights when driving at night, specifically of other SUV or truck vehicles. This has affected my driving at night by blinding and giving me headaches. How can we prevent a safer road? why is this approved? why do headlights need to be so bright, that they are blinding to other vehicles? this is a huge safety concern and needs to be addressed. I drive a smaller car, but I shouldnt have to be punished because I drive a smaller vehicle. This isnt about specifically the make and model of the car, but solely on the bright led headlights that are dangerous while I am driving at night.

All of these failed again after repair, the car hes been disabled for over 2 years with the same failures. < dealer recalls 14115 Dec 5, 2014 product safety - electric power steering assist 14113c Jul 17, 2014 product safety - replace ignition lock cylinder and ignition key 14113 Jul 17, 2014 product safety - replace ignition lock cylinder and ignition key.

I started up my car and it was very hard to turn the wheel easier when I gained speed. The warning said "power steering".

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I took the vehicle in for a recall repair to the ignition. After the repair, my key did not open my trunk. This is a huge problem because the battery is located in the trunk. You need power to open the trunk without a key. If your battery fails, you have no way to access it for repairs. I e-mailed the dealer who responded by advising me to contact the service manager. I did this. The service manager told me they only rekey the ignition to the original key during a recall. If this is true, they key should unlock the trunk. We were able to unlock the trunk before the recall repairs. The service manager told me there was nothing he could do. I have e-mailed the dealer again but have recieved no answer.

Leaking fuel from plastic gas tank seam. I had it inspected by two,one Chevrolet dealer ship and my own macanic. Both are saying its a malfuction on the plastic seal around the plastic gas tank. And both are telling me I need to report this as soon as possible because its leaking alot of fuel and can burst into flames, or blow up, they both agree it is very very dangerous. Period and I shouldnt be driving it. They also agree it is a manafacture failure. And defentley needs to be recalled a. S. A. P. Before all the people who do have the last Cobalts that were made before there bankruptcy case. Lordstown should of recalled these knowing there 2007-2009 had problems with fuel leakage.

Ignition switch had a previous recall, but now the ignition switch won’t turn the car on on the first 5-10 switches with any keys, or spare keys. Steering wheel shakes/wobbles when exceeding over 50mph.

The contact's son owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact's son stated while driving at approximately 30 mph, he could smell gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact’s son stated that once he had parked the vehicle, he saw fuel leaking from underneath the rear driver’s side wheel well. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA action number: pe20011 (fuel system, other). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

While driving power steering message showed on dash, lost transmission control, and speedometer stopped working.

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking nearby the passenger’s side door. There was no warning light illuminated. There was an abnormal odor of fuel inside and outside the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact referenced NHTSA action number: pe20011 (fuel system, other) open investigation. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

My husband was driving and the car suddenly stopped taking gas and said reduced engine power. He got it back home as it was only a few miles but top speed was less than 10 mph. It never did run right anymore and then completely stopped a few days later. Also the key gets stuck in the car if the battery goes dead. I had to leave the key in with the window down because I was scared of getting locked out. When my husband was able to come and charge the battery some it released the key. It never had any issues like these until they suddenly started. These issues showed up in summer 2021. Codes mentioned general electrical failure, throttle control issues with pedal and tac module. High and low voltage to tac module.

Key got stuck in ignition ,now wont start car , now airbag light is on.

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The 2013 power assist module (due to problems and recall) that was installed in my car back at that time-the warranty expired in 2015--well before I purchased mycar which was 2018. Power steering problems have returned as I cannot drive my car due to lack of power steering-cannot drive even in my driveway. . This, obviously, is a recurring problem and another recall needs to be implemented especially when those of us cannot afford to fix a problem that is the manufacturer's and/or manufacturers' fault. Please help!!!.

Will not start- ignition bad - relay bad.

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While car has been parked, when you insert the key in the ignition to start the vehicle the key will not move and the key is stuck in ignition.

No start issue. Battery and alternator good. Wont start after it's been driven for about 1 hour. When you turn car off it won't start until it cools down. I have not been able to go anywhere because it won't start when I come out of store st shop again. New starter put in and won't start. They are going to keep looking.

Car shuts off and loses power while driving and the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition and the doors keep locking and unlocking constantly until it loses power again after changing the battery.

My gas tank is leaking fuel. From the top of my tank.

I smelled gas. Took it to the shop. The fuel supply line was leaking. Took it to the dealer and not covered under warranty, why not? I'm having the fuel filter replaced, which is covered. Plus, my car is losing power while on the interstate. I see the electric power assist is under recall, but the dealer told me it doesn't apply to my car, why not? in motion, on the interstate. Recall no. 10v073000.

Keep smelling fuel vapors on the rear left side of the vehicle. Checked the fuel filter and it seems to be working despite my gas mileage getting worse and worse. I've been burning a full tank of gas going less than 250 miles when I should get near 400 miles a tank.

While driving on the freeway the engine loses power and turns off. Technicians have scanned the vehicle and found no codes. They checked the fuel pump pressure and found it to be within specification (55 psi). They checked fuses and all check ok. Problem is intermittent. Has happened to me twice but technicians have been unable to duplicate the problem.

Ignition switch was said to be the issue with my car and there was a recall for years 2005-2010 . Ignition switch safety issue. Starter motor is good. Battery is good. Alternator is good. Will not crank or start.

The vehicle overheated and shutdown while traversing rt 287 near boonton at speeds around 65. I coasted off an exit and came to a stop at park Ave and wootton st. While I was waiting for my vehicle to cool down so I could either fix/continue driving, it had become apparent that the engine compartment had started to combust. Noticeable by the sound of the fire. That left me rushing to empty out the vehicle of belongings in the middle of the road before the vehicle completely engulfed into flames. Note that prior to the engine overheating absolutely no warning lights nor indicators had turned on. When vehicle overheated the temperature light turned on and that was all until the vehicle was actually on fire and had shut itself off.

I purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt from a used car dealership in July of 2019. 3 months into having the car, as I , my mother and 6yo daughter were driving on the highway at approximately 60mph , the car started to jerk and slow down. The �engine reduced power � message came across my dash . We we're almost side swiped and rear ended. Only for the fact that a fellow motorist stopped behind me to help merge traffic to keep us from getting hit , is what kept us from being in an accident and pulling over to the shoulder. This is so dangerous and I can't imagine as a mother how losing her life, or the life of her child would have been devistating because of a manufacturer's error!.

Yesterday morning I went out to warm up the car before heading out and noticed a good puddle of water under my car. I smelled the fluid and found it to be antifreeze. I immediately took my car to my local mechanic who found it to be a leak in the transmission cooling line. Being advised to take it to the dealership for repair because it was broken in the factory joint, where the line is like welded together during manufacturing. I got home and researched the problem online and was shocked at the number of results describing my very problem. I can't even count how many describe the same scenario, going out after the hardest freeze, water puddle under the car with antifreeze in it and trip to shop, defective transmission cooling line! as though all these other people were living my life at that moment. I just bought this vehicle 2 months ago and have had nothing but problem after problem, but they were minor compared to this! it is going to cost me close to $300. 00 to fix this very, very common problem right here at christmas with 2 children to provide for. Several of customers who reported the same problem did say the dealership fixed their problem at no charge because it was a common problem in poor manufacturing of this part! I can only hope I get so lucky. Or that the NHTSA picks this up and puts a recall on this very defective product!.

2006 chevy Cobalt. After coming to a stop ,at a stop sign, for example, steering wheel locks, engine shuts off, key sometimes sticks in the ignition lock, occurs randomly and with out warning. Car will restart and behave normally. Dealer replaced ignition switch under recall in late 2014. Went to dealer service department for help with sticking ignition switch. Currently dealer refuses to reinspect ignition switch with out agreement to diagnostic charge. Contacted gm customer service. Gm admits there is a extended warranty until 2020 for the ignition switch {warranty letter 14632) customer service rep further indicated that any parts replaced have a 1 year warranty only. And my ignition switch is past parts warranty. Gm customer service stated that the dealer is within there rights to demand a diagnostic fee if the dealer determines the problem is not the ignition switch. We indicated to the gm customer service that the ignition switch is locking up again. Its was my understanding that gm feels that the recall repair is a one time event. Gm refuses to look at the ignition switch again unless I agree to pay for diagnostics regardless of any safety issues involved.

Cobalt 2010 suddenly while driving in the pm the car completely shut down with 3 passengers in the car. My family were very upset and shaken.

While driving today door locks unlock and lock again randomly. It was scary. I was driving in town. Also traction control light and engine light came on. Began running rough and lunging. I am afraid to drive my own car.

Shift solenoids are bad. Googled it and it's a regular problem.

I got the car a few years ago only drove it for 5 months found out about the recall. I had to pay for the car to go nassau bahamas. They never ship it for me . They paid the ignition repairs never gave me a rental car. Then I called back a few months about a warranty say 60,000 miles or 5 year they tell another recall for the same thing. So I started checking come to find all kinda law suit on that type model. They want the car off the road. I asked them to pay out the car. Can't get a response. They open but the bahamas office closed from covid-19. Still have to wait on a response.

Problem with the transmissionwill not shift into any gears, after having a hole in transmission pan,so replace the pan and filter and gasket and put new transmission fluid in,now car will not shift into any gears. Its like it locked me out of the transmission all together. This makes the 2nd transmission that was put into my car I had it done a couple years ago and it's back to the same problem again,it's cost me 2,000 lol ast time for a rebuilt transmission that should last at least 4-5 years only lasted for 2 years,the auto place said it had something to do with the pump solenoid and the shit solenoid,that they are riged to burn out these components. And it's parked in front of my house. It happen on highway and on city streets. Very scary, I am disabled and depen on my car to go to lung doctor. I am on a very tight fixed income and can't afford another 2,000 . For this problem. I had to let my car sit last time for 6 months in order to pay the transmission off before they leave et me have my car back. I have just lost 4 family members in our family, in the past 4 months and only us 3 girls are left. We had to pay for all 4 furneals. I can't afford this.

The dealere wouldnt give me my plate.

Every time it gets too hot outside my power steering comes on in my car switch makes it jerk the car and my engine light comes on. . . This problem happens when the car is moving and when it's stationary. When it's stationary it locks my steering wheel and it's moving it makes the car jerk.