Power Train Driveline Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt

Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 10 problems related to power train driveline (under the power train 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 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 05/30/2011

On Monday may 30 2011 I was driveing home and decided to tke the freeway. I entered the 215 freeway at center street in riverside, then eccelerated to traffic speed then the car ahead of me slammed on there breaks so I proceded to stop and avoid hitting them and the sterring wheel locked up and my car veered over to the center divider from the slow lane and my car crashed into the wall it left me completly faceing traffic on the 215 freeway! then to avoid any further accidents I drove off the freeway and drove home. This is the first time ive noticed the steering wheel locking up. My car is currently being worked on.

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2 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/20/2010

1. I took my car to a chevy dealership to have the fuel pump recalled then one day after I got it back the power steering stopped working while driving home from work. 2. I was driving and I heard a chiming noise and I looked at my dash and it said power steering, so I drove home as best as I could and parked my car, turned it off then back on and it was fine but now nearly every day when I drive it fails as im going down the road, I have nearly collided with other cars because of the loss of control in my car! 3. I called the dealership and they told me I could have it replaced but it wasn't under recall.

3 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 03/03/2010

I was driving on the free way and there was traffic and as I was getting ready to slow down my wheel locked on me almost putting me into the wall on the free way. I have been having problems with it and scared for my life. I talked to chevy and they told me I would have to wait up to 4 weeks but in the mean time I am stuck in this car that could possibly kill me or someone else on the streets. I believe this a problem that is caused by them and they should at least provide a rent a car. Its dangerous to be driving these cars on the streets when it could hurt someone. I went to many different chevy places and all told me that same that I would have to wait for their systems to post the recall. I have this problem every single day. I had it fail 4 times with an hour of me driving my car. I think that something should be done soon or there will be more accidents and fatal accidents.

4 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 01/27/2010

My 2005 chevy Cobalts power steering completely shut off while I was accelerating up onto a twisting highway on ramp at approximately 65 mph.

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5 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 12/28/2009

Power steering on my 2007 chevy Cobalt failed while driving on a major interstate.

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6 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 11/25/2009

While driving the power steering goes out and the power steering light comes on. If the car is turned off and back on the power steering works fine, but will go out again while driving. This happens everytime I drive. I have been researching online and this seems to be a problem with many Cobalt, malibu and other models.

7 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/26/2009

Power steering column not working.

8 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 04/18/2009

Our 2006 chevy Cobalt has started having power steering failures. The car has 44,000 miles. Two weeks ago while driving down the highway, the ps light indicator flashed on and we did our best to try and get off the road. If we turn the car off and then back on, the power steering will work, but the problem is becoming more frequent; at least a couple of times a week. This car was bought new and is driven by my 20 yr. Old honor college student. I had a mechanic check this and he told me the steering column had to be replaced at a cost of approx. $1500.

9 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/11/2008

Clutch pedal went to floor. Could not shift gears. Luckily this happened while pulling away from a traffic light at low speed. If it happened pulling on to a high speed merge onto an interstate, I could have been killed. Car is dead in the water and inoperable. This is an event that should never happen. Dealer said clutch is hydraulically activated and has a sealed unit.

10 Power Train Driveline problem of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Failure Date: 09/10/2007

Brand new car that shakes and vibrates at speeds in excess of 60 mph.


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