Power Steering Failed Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

Power steering goes out while driving. It will reset after being started again and then will fail again shortly after running. There is no pattern as to when it will stop working. Power steering fails while sitting still, driving, or turning.

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I bought this 1 owner vehicle as a safe, dependable car for my 17 year old daughter to commute to school and work. Recently the power steering failed while driving on the freeway and she had an extremely hard time getting home. Now it is fine, comes and goes apparently. Nothing obvious appears to be wrong when I looked into it. Many other concerns of same problem evident online. Gm needs to fix this dangerous problem!.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While accelerating to 5 mph from a complete stop, the power steering failed without warning. He vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to parallel park, the steering suddenly locked up for approximately ten minutes before releasing independently. Once the steering wheel was no longer locked, the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated. In addition, the speedometer, rpm, and fuel gauges randomly moved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 71,250.

Tl the contact's daughter owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the speedometer and rpms increased and moved erratically. All of the instrument panel warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed martin Buick GMC (9896 n michigan rd, carmel, in 46032, (317) 872-9896) on several occasions, but no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called ed martin Nissan at (317) 359-9231 (802 shadeland Ave, indianapolis, in 46219) where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer advised the contact to call ed martin Buick GMC where the vehicle was previously repaired. The dealer performed a steering repair, but the contact could not confirm exactly what was repaired on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-2091634468. The failure mileage was 88,792.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The power steering assist warning indicator illuminated as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at a slow speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that it became difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the power steering failed. The low fuel, service traction, power steering, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over, shut it off, and restart it on the first attempt. However, the failed recurred. The vehicle was operable again after being parked for hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While making a turn, the power steering failed to function. The contact had to abruptly coast the vehicle and exert force to turn the steering wheel into a parking lot. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure randomly continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 60 mph, the doors locked and unlocked and the power steering and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to steer. The power steering and a yellow padlock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed. The dealer diagnosed that the power train control module needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While pulling out of a parking spot, the power steering seized and caused the contact to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. There were no lights illuminated. Since then, the vehicle was difficult to drive because the power steering failed intermittently without warning. The vehicle was experiencing the same issue as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 288,247.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the recall was not completed due to the dealers refusal. The dealer informed the contact that the recall was closed. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the steering became diffuclt to maneuver and would not automatically adjust. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Power steering completely fails while parallel parking or when car is stationary and you try to turn the wheel, its impossible to steer. Scary to think if it happens on highways. Started a year ago and now its permanent.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at any speed, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 55 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the speedometer, fuel gauge, and tachometer needles moved back and forth and displayed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy did not resolve the issue. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated, the power steering failed, and the transmission shifted abnormally. The security system warning indicator illuminated. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. After having the vehicle repaired for the ignition key to be removed from the starter, the engine light illuminated and the steering was in dic mode. Also, the power steering failed. When depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate accordingly. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was repaired with an aftermarket part that needed to be replaced. The part was replaced, but the failure recurred. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no resolution. The approximate failure mileage was 43,703.

This is my second complaint on the power assisted steering failing on my 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Terry cullen Chevrolet supposedly made the recall repair on this car in 2010. However, the power steering has failed twice. The second time it failed, I was in my driveway on November 22, 2015 at 11:36 am and had just backed out of my garage. The car felt like a stall; I could not move the steering wheel and on the dashboard the message read "power steering". This flashed on, remained lit up for awhile. I turned the car off. After a minute or so I started the car again, and was able to drive without failure of the power assisted steering. I have requested again that general motors repair this problem under the original recall notice in 2010 since the problem still exists and shows up unexpectedly at any time. I requested terry cullen to ask that general motors repair this problem free of charge to me. I also have spoken to a female csr at general motors about repairing this problem without charge to me. She stated that terry cullen would repair the problem for $99. 00. I am a senior citizen and do not have $99. 00 for this repair. So, I am faced with the problem of risking my life when I must drive. I have informed the manager at terry cullen, lee powell, and the general motors csr that if I am in a fatal accident due to failure of the assisted power steering that I have instructed my family to take legal actiion by filing a lawsuit against general motors corporation, terry cullen Chevrolet dealer in jonesboro, GA and lee powell, the service manager at terry cullen Chevrolet.

In 2010 there was a general motors recall re the electric assisted power steering on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. I had no problem up to that time. Terry cullen Chevrolet repaired the car according to them. However, on wed. , October 28, 2015 at around 1:30 pm the power steering failed. My car suddenly appeared to stop; then I tried to drive and could barely move the car. The words "power steering" lit up on my dashboard. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and was able to turn the steering wheel and move into a parking spot with great difficulty. I have spoken several times to a gm csr over the phone who stated that she would reach out to the dealer terry cullen who had "repaired" the car. I also spoke to lee powell, the service manager (770-968-4444) who stated that to repair the car it would cost. The csr, stacy, (1-790-5600, ext 5913487) at gm telephoned me and stated that lee powell, service manager told her that they would repair my auto for $95. 00. I believe that general motors should repair my car for free since the problem is one of the seven recalls that are on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and even though the assisted power steering was supposed to have been repaired, the power steering failed on October 28, 2015. I am 80 years old, on a very low fixed income of social security, and do not have any funds for this repair. Since lee powell, service manager at terry cullen Chevrolet at 1250 battlecreek rd. , jonesboro, GA 30236 claimed to have repaired the electric power assist system and it failed on October 28, 2015, obviously there is still a flaw in the system. I believe that the electric power assist system in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has an inherent flaw. That model of car should have another recall for this serious, potentially fatal flaw. I request that general motors issue another recall on that problem, and repair my car free; no charge to me.

Power steering not fixed on open recall in 2010 power steering rack failure caused an accident in motion 3rd party dealership diagnosed the problem with the power steering rack failure, but was unable to fix.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the power steering and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer determine her power steering module would need to be replaced, however, her VIN was not a part of NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Az.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there were multiple failures with the vehcle. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed, which caused the steering wheel to become tight and extremely difficult to turn. The engine made an abnormal noise, the vehicle hesitated several times, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), 10v073000 (steering), and NHTSA action number: pe10005 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The manufacturer was notified of the failures.

I was attempting to exit my driveway to the right when suddenly I could not steer the car. My street curves, and as I was leaving the driveway a car was coming around the curve and I just missed hitting it. The driver was nice enough to stop and got my car back in the driveway. He told me to look on the dashboard, and I saw the 'power steering' light lit. I was extremely shaken up by this incident and called my dealer, lou bachrodt Chevrolet in pompano beach. This was a Sunday and the service dept. Was closed. I spoke with a salesman, alex, who left a message for jeremy in the service dept. I spoke with jeremy early Monday morning and explained to him what happened. I told him my husband drove the car when he came home from work and the light was not on and there was no problem with the steering. Jeremy said it's becoming a common problem called intermittent power steering failure. He checked my VIN number and said there was no recall. I am very afraid to drive the car since jeremy said there's a very good chance this will happen again. He said it's a motor problem and has to be repaired. I am not paying for yet another chevy problem. I had the ignition switch replaced last year. This car is my transportation for work. Gm needs to step up and do the right thing and recall all Cobalts for this problem. That day I sent an email to gm, but have heard nothing.

Earlier this year (maybe in June or July), I took my car into bob bell Chevrolet for the ignition switch and power steering recall. Then, approximately two weeks ago (August 31), my power steering failed, again, while I was parallel parking. I called the dealership to let them know that it appears that the repair wasn't done correctly or isn't working. They told me that I needed to bring the car in to see if that's the problem. They didn't express any type of apology for the failure or suggest that they would check with gm or report the failure of the replacement part. They just suggested that there was no way for them to know what is going on with the care this time.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000.

While teen driver was driving on city streets at low speeds, the power steering failed. There was a near-miss accident. I contacted the dealer (autonation GMC Chevrolet, corpus christi, TX) to see if there were any recalls on the power steering, they stated that yes, but I had already had it done. I had not recalled that service, but turns out I did take the car in three years ago for a recall that I did not pay much attention to involving a steering part (turns out it was the power steering motor; there was no problem with the car back then). I explained to the female service representative that I thought we had another bad power steering motor and that this was a serious problem, there was nearly an accident and that I would need to report it to the NHTSA. She stated that was fine, but I was not going to get another free power steering motor! I was speechless; I could not believe that gm representative only cared about a $150 part - or thought that I only cared about a $150 part, and not the potential impact on human life. I replaced the part myself with another oem power steering motor and that fixed the problem. I would appear to me that the original steering motor recall was not effective, especially if the same oem motor was used. I would recommend to gm that another recall be issued with improved parts.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the steering wheel seized making the vehicle hard to control. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,663.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph and turning left, the contact heard two warning beeps and the power steering failed. The failure recurred approximately fifteen times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Power steering failed to work. Have not been able to drive vehicle. I did not own vehicle when original recall was sent out.