Steering Failed Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the checked electrical system light illuminated on the instrumental panel when the contact drove. And the steering wheel failed. The contact was unable to turn the steering wheek to the right or left. The vheicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The faiilure mileage was 147,018. Li.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that when coming off the intersection at about 10 mph when the vehicle's steering failed without warning. The contact stated that they were only able to drive the vehicle straight forward. The contact had the vehicle towed. The contact, who is a certified mechanic, stated that after examining the vehicle they noticed the rack n pinon was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the rack n pinon. The contact contacted the dealership (dealership unknown) who informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. Gl.

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Tl the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 65 mph, the power steering and steering wheel seized. The contact could not regain control of the steering. As a result, the vehicle veered into the left lane, flipped over, rolled five times, and crashed into the shoulder spacing. The contact was ejected from the vehicle and lost consciousness. The air bags deployed, but the contact had no recollection of the deployment. The contact sustained bruises, headaches, back and neck pain, and muscle spasms. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The contact's insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the steering failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The gm recall center was called at 800-630-2438 and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 184,817.

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Tl � the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right without warning. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,914. Sj.

Steering completely failed. Could not turn steering in any direction. This happened while driving into my driveway. I was very lucky that this didn't happen at the very busy intersection that I just came from. I went to my chevy dealer and they knew nothing about any recall. This thing is going to kill people.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn right or left. The contact had to wait approximately 45 minutes before the steering wheel was able to unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The warning indicators were not illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 206,686.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at any speed, the steering failed without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,461.

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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became difficult to turn. The contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. The contact also stated that the repair for NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The aproximate failure mileage was 68,570.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was at a service center, the steering wheel failed to turn and seized. The power steering and service air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and passenger seat module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

The intermediate steering shaft has gone out. The entire steering column and electric power steering on all Cobalts have had numerous recall issues. This is just another example of Chevrolet utilizing inferior products on their vehicle resulting in expensive repairs in addition to steering problems whereby the steering becomes extremely difficult intermittently and ultimately resulting in steering failure should the problem not be resolved. The same steering symptoms from the recall regarding the electric power steering issues.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 15 mph the steering wheel failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was able to merge onto the side of road. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering) was performed one and a half year ago; however the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 106,404.

My power steering went out on my 2006 chevy Cobalt while driving in a parking lot. This resulting in an increased difficulty steering at low speeds. I took it to a local Chevrolet dealership for repair and although they replaced the power steering motor, which was under a recall, they also need to replace the whole steering column assembly since it too was damaged, as replacing the motor did not fix the issue. The dealership could not confirm or deny that the issue of loss of power steering being the result of the motor failing or the steering column failing. They also could not confirm or deny if it was the motor failing that caused the failure in the column to need replaced as well. If it was indeed not the motor that failed and instead the steering column failing due to manufacturer error does that not produce a similar issue of safety as the failing of the motor (which is currently recalled).

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The contact began experiencing steering failure in may of 2014, after the recall repair was performed. The dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee would be charged for having the recall repairs performed again. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic sign, the vehicle failed to turn and the steering wheel continue to spin uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who verified that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.

At a speed of about 5-10 mph the steering failed. The recall number n100023 was preformed on 7/15/2010 at 63,057 miles. The part seems to have failed again. My wife was in the middle of teaching our daughter how to park and now we are afraid to even let her drive the car with the recall for the ignition switch, there has to be a solution fix for this problem reoccurring.

The electric steering assist failed and I was barely able to get the vehicle off the road safely. I have owned the car 16 months and have had two failures of the electric assist steering system. I have inquired at a local dealership about any update bulletins or repairs that would fix the problem and was told none existed yet at that time but there may be a recall. This has not happened.

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while the driver drove at 25mph the steering wheel failed and became hard to turn. The steering wheel warning alarm activated while the failure occurred. The driver was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The contact also stated that the steering wheel motor was replaced under NHTSA campaign number 10v073000 (steering) however the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was repaired the dealer replaced power steering motor. The manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 97,000. Li.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated the steering wheel failed without warning when she drove 55 mph. The steering wheel became hard to turn; however, the steering wheel regained normal function when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000. Updated 01/07/lj.

These cars are notorious for the electrical steering mechanisms to fail, parts break inside of the steering column making rattling sounds constantly while driving, my master mechanic father couldn't even figure out how to fix it, the stability is wobbly, hard to keep in a strait line while driving. These model year vehicles are terrible and needs to be part of the gm recall pertaining to the electrical steering. Look at any Cobalt complaint forum, its insane, these cars are dangerous and have had nothing but problems since I bought the car.

Vehicle was recalled around 2010 for steering and fixed. Since then numerous electical failures, power brakes, and steering failures have happened. Vehicle has been in dealer and numerous other shops over the years for same problems. Chevy dealer (kerry Chevrolet in alexandria kentucky), where car was bought kept saying they did not know what was wrong. Even after hundreds of dollars spent to fix, problems eventually came back ( electrical failure, gauges fluttering, radio flashing, steering lock, power brake failure). This past weekend, gauges started fluttering, steering locked up while driving and car went into a spin running off the road. Chevrolet dealer has always passed all these things off as not their problem. I would like any info on what can be done about this. We are now afraid to have vehicle fixed again and drive it fearing steering may lock while driving at a faster speed. At least this power failure happened at a low speed and no one in the other lane during spin. Next time might not be so lucky. Please give us any info on what can be done. Thank you.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, while driving approximately 5 mph the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the upper steering shaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,555. Sw.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. . . Update 04-10-14 the consumer stated the power steering would freeze intermittently while driving. The manufacturer was informed of the steering failure on April 29, 2013. The power steering was repaired in early may 2013 by a Chevrolet dealer. Updated 05/20/14.

Tl- the contact owns 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while making a three point turn at unknown speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to straighten the wheel but the steering failed sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electric power assists had failed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available. Mah.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. The contact stated that he attempted to steer but had to provide extra force to steer off the road. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was no power steering fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) and since the repair, the steering wheel failed to lock while the vehicle was off. The contact also stated that while in reverse, the vehicle goes in the opposite direction that it is being steered and the steering wheel continues to turn as if there was no wheel base. The failure mileage was 114,400 and the current mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering failed. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel but to no avail. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while making a turn at various speeds, the steering wheel made a popping noise. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. After experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. The recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. The steering failures continued to occur. The vehicle was not taken back for further repair. The failure mileage was 81,300.

Bought the car on 08/03/2011 with 40,933 miles on it. The steering column was defective at the time of purchase (found out after the fact). Had that repaired at local chevy dealership between 8/13/2011 and 8/16/2011(I can't find the receipt for the mileage at time of repair). On 8/18/2011, recall replaced steering motor failed. The only reason we made it home without a wreck was that we were exiting the heavily traffic urban area heading for our rural home. Am currently refusing to drive the car again and seeking resolution tomorrow morning. It is my opinion that the steering in this vehicle will never be reliable. Total of 3 steering fails on this car in 41,581 total miles.

Steering column is making loud noise and causes rattling when on gravel or slowing down to stop. Had power steering motor replace as p[er recall. Concerned that this will cause the steering to fail. Do not want to fix in case as it costs $800. According to ledingham in steinbach manitoba. Will this be a recall item? if I pay to have it fixed and it is recalled will they have to reimburse me for my costs? the car is a 2009 Cobalt.

The contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and trying to make a left turn the steering column failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed her that they had to replace the steering column and there were no related recalls; therefore, she had to pay the repair cost. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 to 45 mph the dashboard light illuminated within seconds the steering failed. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. She received bruises to the body. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 68,000.

While driving in the right lane on taconic pkwy in new york the steering failed on my mother's chevy 2005 Cobalt on may 13, 2010. She felt a loss of power over all and could not steer to keep the car on the curved road - car went off the road into the woods and crashed head on into a tree. Passenger was 81 year old woman. Ems/fire had to cut her out of the car and she was taken to st. Francis hospital in poughkeepsie where she was in the ic unit for days. It was hours before she could even speak to advise doctors to send for her family. She suffered from broken ribs, crushed chest, dislocated shoulder, facial and body wounds. The car was recalled the month prior but chevy dealer (yonkers) advised they had not gotten the ok from gm to pay for the repair (steering) on 2005 chevy Cobalts. Gm knew of this steering problem for years - even when the recall was official the chevy dealer would not make the repair. Gm is responsible for this. My mother was injured badly and nearly killed. I have called this dealer more than once since the may 13, 2010 accident and the last call in June they were still stating they did not get word from gm to pay for the steering defect on the chevy 2005 Cobalt!!! something needs to be done when there is a recall and the dealers refuse to make the repairs. The chevy 2005 Cobalt should have been recalled in 2006 or 2007 not April of 2010. I will do everything in my power to work with NHTSA to investigate this matter. I am respectfully asking for help from NHTSA to have one of their engineers check the crashed (totaled) remains of my mothers car. I have not signed title over. Please help me with this.

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