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Drivers air bag deployed while driving on gravel road causing driver to hit hill and totaling and car severely injuring driver and passengers.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition key continued to get stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.rk
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/05/14*ljthe consumer stated it felt as if the steering was failing. The consumer was not notified of the steering recall, but planned to have the steering inspected prior to the crash.
I was going to work early in the morning. A train was in the distance which scared a huge buck deer. The buck deer with huge antlers ran straight into my car head on. I was not able to steer away from the deer and my car seemed to shut down. The huge buck deer hit me head on. The lights were totally smashed. The hood of the car was completely damaged. The windshield was totally smashed. The roof was damaged and the car was lopsided. The buck deer antlers went thru the windshield just inches away from me.the air bags did not work even though it was a head on collision with great force. My car seemed to shut off and i could not steer away from the deer. I was cut with glass on my face, arms and hands. My neck and back was hurt. I had my seat belt on but my stomach hurt from the dramatic impact. I complained that the air bags did not work and that my car acted strangely in which it seemed the ignition switch shut everything down and i could not control the car but i was totally ignored.
I got in an accident on october 17, 2006 and my air bags did not go off. I had a frontal impact and nothing came out. Result was that i hit my head at the connecting part of the windshield and roof of my car.
Air bag light is on continuously and now the power steering light goes on and you loose steering as you are driving. The air bag light was fixed 1 time by dealer and now it is on again and they say they will not fix it because it has been tampered with but they are the only one's to work on it i have my repair invoice. The power steering light just started coming on and now you loose steering as soon as it goes on. It almost caused an accident the first time it happened because i was going around a curve and a car was coming the other way and i lost my steering. Luckily i didn't hit the other car but i think this is a major safety hazard.
In nov 2019. The airbag symbol started comming on the instrument panel ,it is on while stationary,goes out. Then it comes on when in motion ,on city streets, highways,etc.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 71,155.
I am not quite sure of the date as it was a years ago. My grand daughter was driving this car when someone turned left in front of her. It was deemed the other persons fault. She hit this car going somewhere between 25 to 35 mph. The air bagnever deployed. I am now only bringing this up as i am reading aboutthe 2005 cobalt being recalled and that it some cases the air bag did not deploy. I still own this car and today received my first notice from gm that this car is being recalled for an ignition problem. The engine never stopped in this accident that i am aware of. I just wanted to pass this information along to you agency.thank youthis may not be the date but i had to put something in the required field. The car was purchased from progressive chevrolet. That is also where it was repaired they may have info. On actual date.
I rented this brand new cobalt 4 months after hurricane katrina from mobile alabama, so as to go back to my home town of san francisco, ca. By the time i made it through los angeles, at around 430 am. I lost control of car due to severe stiffness in the steering. Which led to the vehicle running off of i-5 heading north bound at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Visibility was good, i veered off the freeway into the median portion of i-5, and i tried to slow down but no response which led me to roll over few times, end to end and over and over, luckily i was wearing my seat belt and it held very well, suprisingly, no airbags, none of them deployed, and all the windows blew out, and not the reinforced kind including the front wind shield. The ambulance came, and so did the californiahighway patrol. There is a report about it which indicates that no airbags were deployed, and i do have pictures of car after incident.i had few bumps and bruises and had few cuts from the glass on my arms and legs, and i had to acquire a few rounds of physical therapy and accupuncture.but luckily i was in good spirits.the car was covered under 3 insurances, which paid for some damage, including my discover card, and my grandma's aarp. And the rental car company.
Power steering motor is out, lose of power steering on dash board no recalls when there should be
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to a customer reimbursement request form.the consumer was involved in an accident. During the accident,the vehicle shut off. Also, the air bag did not deploy. It was confirmed, the vehicle was included in the current gm recall.the vehicle was totaled.
The 2005 chevy cobalt we purchased for my daughter has a violent vibration that is intermittent.the vibration usually happens on long trips, when the car is at highway speeds of over 65 mph for 45 minutes or longer with the cruise control on.then when coming up on slower traffic, you touch the brakes to disengage the cruise control, a violent vibration proceeds.if you apply more brakes the vibration gets worse.this vibration requires the driver to maintain both hands on the wheel to control the car.this vibration will last from a few minutes to 15 miles.usually when the vibration stops the cruise control will not work for a minute of 30 minutes and up to 3 days.we have take the car to the dealerships 5 times. 2 dealerships in or around tampa florida and the dealer we purchased it from in jonesboro georgia.each time they dirve the car a few miles at highway speeds over 60 mph and declare nothing is wrong.as we stated above and to the dealerships, it takes a minimum of 45 minutes or longer at speeds over 65 mph for this vibration to happen, and sometimes it will not happen. We have started the lemon law process in georgia and have asked for a replacement car or purchase back by gm.we are awaiting there actions.since the manufacturer's last attempt to fix the car, in which my daughter drove 2 hours and the vibration started as they were existing the express way to the dealership, she over heard the service manager acknowleged "the problem is in the brakes' they contacted the gm rep in atalanta area, and decided to do nothing to fixe the car.now yesterday, when my daughter was about to slow down on the connector in atlanta, due to slower traffic, the brake pedal went soft and then "hard as a brick" causing the car not to stop and hitting the pickup truck in front of her.the air bags did not deploy and she now has a "mild concusion".she had to miss work yesterday and today.what can be done to force gm to fix this brake problem or replace the car?
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving in inclement weather at 60 mph, the contact struck a deer, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a concrete barrier. The air bags did not deploy. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was one injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The vin was not provided.
Air bag malfunction light stays on all the time.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. A local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. The contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *dl
After i had the ignition switch replaced the service airbag light came on. Itook car back to dealer about this issue they replaced a clip on wiring in steering column.after clip was replaced service airbag light came back on.i feel that the dealer did something when ignition switch was replaced .
My daughter was on her way to work and was unable to stop andhit the rear end of the vehicle in front of her. The car shut off... She did what the recall was told to do and had just the key in the ignition... Luckily she was able to turn on the car to get out of traffic and she was not going too fast the seatbelts did not work and the airbag did not work as well.. Also before we knew about the recall her ignition was messing up by not able to completely turn off while in park and key would not come out... We have to shift gears and turn off and on the car to get the key loose... So now we are down a car, i paid the car in full and its now not drivable... ??
While traveling about 30-40 mph, lost control of car, could not steer, crashed through trees, car totaled.air bags did not deploy.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt 4 dr sedan. While traveling down the service road on i-35 i started to cough, i blacked out for a split second. After coming to i realized there was a sharp turn in the road.i hit the brakes hard, the abs did not work. I went through a sign, it tore up the front drivers side of the car then hit a concrete barrier on the passenger side of the front end.i hit my head on the steering wheel and the air bags did not deploy on either side of the car. With the abs locking up it caused the car to skid approx 300 feet, without safely slowing down. None of the airbags deployed.
My son was driving back from work at 11:30 p.m. On a dark desert road when he came upon a man fixing a tire at the side of the road.this gentleman's car was out onto the road a bit and the dps officers were called by other drivers since it was a hazardous situation.my son then came along and hit the car with the right front of his car (no deployment of airbags at this point).then attempted to correct the situation and rolled his car onto the desert floor landing on the roof.still no bags deployed at this time.there were sparks coming from the vehicle and he crawled out the driver side window.at that time the dps officer was at the scene.he sustained seatbelt burn to his neck, road burn to arm, back and cut finger from broken glass.
While driving my car, my wife was hit by another vehicle.the air bags on the other vehicle deployed but the air bags in my car did not.
This incident occurred at about 9:30pm on the night of 9/21/11. The failure of the air bags and steering occurred on nj state route 78 west, about 50 feet before the ramp to route 31. There was no traffic congestion on the road, and visibility was good. I was fully awake, and was familiar with driving this route on a daily basis. While i was driving my 2005 chevrolet cobalt home from college, my vehicle lost power steering right before i got onto the ramp. Keep in mind that my vehicle was traveling completely straight at the time when the power steering light came on, and about half a second later my vehicle began spinning to the right. Before i could slow down or straighten the car, my vehicle had rotated almost a full 90 degrees to the right. At this point the ramp had started, and thus to avoid hitting the guard rail on the right side of the road i made a strong effort to turn the wheel to the left and straighten my car. I succeeded in turning the wheel to the left, and thus straightened my car out until my car then started to spin to the left, and bounced off of the guard rail on the left side of the ramp at approximately 40mph. A couple seconds elapsed from when the power steering light came on, to when my car hit the guard rail. After the car bounced off of the guard rail, it continued to spin for another 270 degrees, and came to rest on the narrow shoulder, parallel to the road. The air bag did not deploy, and after i shut the car off and turned it back on, the power steering warning light had disappeared entirely. Although i drove the car off of the ramp, as i was instructed to by police, the car was totaled due to significant damage to the front of the body and frame of the vehicle. After the incident i discovered the previous recall on the power steering motor, however when i checked with the dealer, their records indicated that the recall was fulfilled.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and14v047000(air bags , electrical system) had passed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified that the parts were not available.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away on several occasions. The failure was related to the recalls.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
My cobalt has been in repair the center at 2 different dealerships for a total of 17 visits.the air conditioner leaks excessively into the passenger floorboard.my headlight indicator comes on repeatedly, my temperature controls do not always work, my emergency brake light comes when the brake is not on, most recently my gauges have been quitting as i am driving and my left blinker has stopped working.my car has been in a shop for a total of over 60 days since i bought it in sept. 2005.i have contacted gm/chevrolet in an attempt to settle these problems and they will not assist me.my warranty will expire in less than 8000 miles.gm/chevrolet - manufacturer and dealerships- will not assist me.i am very unsatisfied with my purchase, gm delivered a defective car and they will not stand by their reputation.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) but was made aware that parts were not available for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While making a left turn, the car felt as if it was sliding and hit a guardrail. Then, slide alongside it. That impact propelled my car across the street and it collided with a guard-wall, on the other side of the street, totaling the vehicle.
The 05 cobalt, regularly serviced by the dealer where it was bought crashed after going out of control when the ignition switched off on the interstate at 60 mph.the steering locked, the abs did not function, when it crashed into the guard rail the air bags did not deploy.the only warning was the dash warning lights all lighting up and the alarm sounds.the one second or so did not allow any chance to the driver to react before the crash.after the accident, when the dealer was contacted, we were advised to contact the gm person.the gm person was friendly and nice, but very firm in stating that we needed to have proof that the car failed, rather the driver at the wheel.the cars computer was not analyzed because the wrecking yard demanded over $700 to tow the car out of the wrecking yard so any investigator could look over the car.gm told us that it was our problem to pay the bill to allow their investigator to look at the car.we did not have the money.after reading numerous comments on the nhtsa site and blogs, people never heard a word from gm after they retrieved the computer.the salient point is that many of the over a thousand complaints about the cobalt and other similar gm cars that identified the power steering as the problem that caused a crash are wrong.the power steering was not the cause of the crash.the problem was that the ignition switch turned off.the gm recalls about the power steering problem hide the fact that the ignition switches were turning off while the car was moving down the road.we know that the lack of power assist only affect the car at a stop or very slow speeds.experienced drivers do not crash their car into guard rails, ditches, trees or other car simply because the power assist fails.that story is what gm has been selling in the past few years.
Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph trying to avoid a pothole, the driver crash into the vehicle in front of him and the air bags failed to deployed.a police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to his chest, back and laceration to the face. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who decided to send an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 130,000. Pm
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall.the consumer stated her daughter was driving, when the vehicle suddenly stalled.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the temperature gauge icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering lost power. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred several times and was not remedied. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving out of my parking spot at a very low speed (less than 5mph) and the air bags deployed, unprovoked.just the driver's side deployed.i received burns and cuts to my arm and have hearing loss in my one ear.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belt retractors were locked.he also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel.he refused to have the dealer inspect the vehicle because they wanted to charge him $100.the vehicle has not been repaired.he called the manufacturer and they referred him back to the dealer.the failure mileage was 53,000.updated 5/19/08 updated 05/19/08
[xxx]. Was front passenger in a 2005 chevrolet cobalt driven by his cousin [xxx]. On april 19th, 2009. [xxx] lost control of the vehicle and severely wrecked the vehicle. [xxx]was stuck under the vehicle for approximately 4hours and had to be air lifted to richland memorial hospital when emergency personnel arrived. [xxx]was severely injured and suffered life time injuries. [xxx]airbag did not deploy which caused him to suffer more extensive injuries than he would have if the airbags did deploy. [xxx].later found out that gm had known of the problems with the airbag system in the 2005-2006 chevrolet cobalt vehicles but not report this until after [xxx]was severely injured on april 19th, 2009. [xxx] suffered a broken neck, broken bone in his right foot, his right hip was knocked out of joint, also severe back and spine pain.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the contact crashed. The contact was unable to recall what he crashed into. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered neck and back injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure of mileage was unknown.
My cobalt, which is now totaled, was in a highway accident and the car malfunctioned. The front end of the car collided into the rear end of pickup truck and then went out of control and the left side of the car smashed into the concrete guardrail. At some point during the crash, the car shut off and the airbags never deployed. When the car finally stopped, my fianc was unable to turn it back on and had to push it off the busy highway before someone else hit the car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries however, a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and ruled as destroyed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the crash had occurred. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the stalling or air bag failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate current mileage was 110,000. The vin was unavailable.
I was on my way home from work when a kid failed to yield to oncoming traffic. I hit him on the passenger side with the front of my vehicle. I was traveling approximately 40 mph. His airbags deployed, my air bags did not. I proceeded to file a complaint with gm. After several months going back and forth with the complaint process with gm: they said there was nothing wrong with the car. They also stated that with the type of front end impact, they would not expect the airbags to deploy. I argued that the other cars did with a side impact, mine should have with a frontal impact. I do have pictures that tell the story very clearly. I also went through 6 - 8 weeks of physical therapy to try and cope with the pain. I still have pain 3.5 years after the crash. Updated 04/07/14updated 07/22/14
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition module failed and caused the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice, who was unable to diagnose the failure both times. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) after the failure and was awaiting the parts needed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Billy navarre chevrolet in 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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,379.
My wife was involved in a crash in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 23 february 2018.car lost power to power steering motor, abs brakes, and air bags did not deploy after hitting a tree due to loss of steering and braking ability.i drove the car the morning before the crash and noticed the gauges and speedometer fluctuating moving all around, power steering light flashing on dash, i pulled over and turned the car ignition off and restarted car it then went away.my wife then drove the car going to her work and she called me about 5 minutes after leaving our house saying she has lost control of the car with no power steering or brakes, she was scared and hysterical and said she had crashed under a tree with in 1 mile of our house. The air bags did not deploy upon impacting the tree.i went to help her, i missed seeing the car on the first pass by, because it was in a briar patch under a tree as you can see in the pictures and the amount of damage done.she is very lucky that she was not injured.this car has been in for recalls for power steering motor(2) and ignition switch (1).it was not raining the day of the crash, she crashed approximately 10:20 am. I pulled the car out of the briar patch and drove it back to our house.i feel that this crash was due to the car losing power to steering, braking and air bags.my wife said there was a on coming car, that she was trying to avoid hitting, when the car entered the grass on the right side of the road the soft ground pulled the car off the road into the field and came to a stop after hitting a briar patch and tree. It could have been much worse my wife or someone else could be dead because of the problems the chevrolet cobalt has had.i filed a claim with our insurance company with $500 deductible, so we will probably be without a car because of this accident because of defective problems with this car.
My 05 chevy cobalt was driving on the high way going about 70mph switch lanes and my power steering got out of control and got into a wreck hit some one beside me.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact statedthat while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The key failed to turn and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 87,000.
I know about the recall for 2005 chevrolet cobalt, my can has turned off while driving & i have had problems starting my vehicle.,the steering wheel ignition system 'is the problem' my vehicle does not start anymore at all !!please schedual an appointment at the nearest dealer that can repair the recalled parts? near 95838 sacramento,ca.i believe that my life has been endangered several times because of the defective recalled parts !! " yes" i am very upset" !! my vehicle has stopped running on both city & freeways.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
After driving for30 minutes at a speed of 55-60 mph on the interstate, i was on the off ramp merging from one interstate to another, when the cars ahead of me starting slowing down.i applied a sudden pressure to the brakes to slow down also; however, the brake pedal went soft and then it seemed like the brakes locked, but did not slow down.the car made a sudden jolt to the right bringing me into the on coming traffic in the next lane. This resulted in a collision with another car. Resulting in a total loss to the cobalt.the air bags did not deploy eventhough the front end of the car was destroyed.
This submission is an addendum to the report that i submitted on aug 15, 2011; reference number 10419491 with the attachments that include the police report, may statement and photos. I submitted my report two days after the accident.now, after reading the news articles and the gm statements regarding the faulty ignition switch, it is apparent that what i thought was a steering malfunction (per the recalls i received and the statements made to me by gm representatives) was clearly the ignition switch.while driving down the freeway at 60 mph my dash lights turned on, i immediately lost steering control (i could not turn my steering wheel) and swerved had to the left crashing into the guard rail.the accident report shows my skid marks across three traffic lanes that clearly indicate that my abs system also was not working.my airbags did not deploy even though my front end was crushed and the car totaled.nothing on my car worked because the ignition switch had turned off. My original report should indicate that my car suffered an ignition switch malfunction that caused the accident.i was belted in so after being released from the hospital emergency room (i was taken by ambulance from the crash site) i was diagnosed with a cervical sprain, multiple cuts and bruises, sprained ankle and knee.my head impacted the windshield even though i had my seat belt on.
Made left turn and my airbag went off. Mechanic said that the clock spring shorted out internally in the coil and deployed the airbag. Gm has not contacted me over this matter and have been trying to get them to reimburse me for since 2010.
I simply lost the ability to steer my car, all it does is click when i turn the steering wheel, luckily i was close to home and slowly edged to the front of my home.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained unknown body injuries and medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.updated 7/9/15
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to hedricks chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,690.
Was hit from a car going 70 miles per hr. The seat belts that morning were not working for the driver side, enabling my mother to have safety protection. We have evidence and pictures of this, she was thrown out of the car. The passenger side airbag did not deploy, because we were hit at such a fast speed, it caused our car to spin around in circles and run into a building. The passenger side seat belt also did not lock up, causing me to be thrown into the driver seat without the airbags presence to keep me in place. I am disgusted to know there was acknowledgment of this in 2004 yet they just now choose to call a recall on these situations.
Dt:2005 chevrolet cobalt.the consumer stated while sliding through a red light anothervehicle hitconsumer'son the driver's side rear.the vehicle then hit a pole, spun around, andhit another pole.the vehicle almost flipped over.it went up on two wheels and came back down.there was front and rear end damage.the vehiclewas totaled.upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the passenger's seat belt came off.the vehicle has not been inspected yet to determine why this happened on august 27, 2005.a police reportwas taken.the passewnger sustained injuries,hitchest and arm on the dash,board and she was bruised.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice and was waiting for further notification. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel andthe vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and who made minor repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 miles. The current mileage was 13,252 miles. Updated 6/17/14
I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. Suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. He was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. He admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. I called the police and obtained a police report. The air bags did not work. My mom and i were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. My car stalled on impact of the other car. Luckily my foot was on the brake and i did not hit the car in front of me. I had to restart my car and i pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busystreet. I complained that my air bags did not work but i was ignored. Also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which i thought was strange.
Dt:consumer bought a 2005 chevrolet, cobalt;had an accident whichtotaled the car out. The air bags did not deploy.
Takata recall. I hit a patch of ice going to a friends house. I did a three sixty hitting a guardrail all the way around. My air bags didn't go off. They should of with how hard i hit. Totaled out my car. I was traveling down i-75 in ohio
Was heading to work when the chevy cobalt suddenly shut off, causing me to lose power brakes, power steering, and causing the air bags not to deploy when i went straight threw a stop sign impacting into a snow bank.
Dt*:the contact stated the ignition switch would not turn, the airbag light illuminated and the turn signal failed.the dealership repaired the problems but they reoccurred.the manufacturer was alerted.
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.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer write in regards toignition key and dealership problems.the consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a constant basis. She felt as though the dealer was giving her the run-around.
1) months prior to the accident at high way speed (65 to 75 mph) after several hour (from 1 to 4) with the cruise control engaged, when disengaging the cruise control, the car would vibrate violently.gm claims they can not duplicate the problem.2) brakes failed - applied brakes in traffic, pedal was soft and then went hard like the power brakes was not working, but the car did not slow down, causing the impact in the rear of a pick-up truck.3) according to the air bag report the car was traveling over 30 mph, but the air bags did not deploy on the frontal crash.
My daughter was driving her 2005 chevy cobalt, when a person coming from the opposite side failed to yield right of way and our cobalt side swiped the ford escort.she hit the car doing about 35 miles per hour and her airbags did not deploy...i have no idea why nothing has been done when i see soooo many other stories just like this...the front end was pushed back all the way to the engine, the car would not even start, had that engine shifted my daughter could have been seriously injured.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph on a clear dry highway in heavy traffic, all traffic stopped abruptly, causing the front end to impact the right rear of the vehicle in front. Then the vehicle spun off the road to the left impacting head on with the guardrail. The frontal air bags failed to deploy on either impact. A police report was taken.the rental car company was notified and the contact was taken to the hospital.
I'm making a complaint about the 2005-2009 chevy cobalt power steering. I drive a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and last april 2009, i noticed my power steering going out. I was in the middle of no where in new york state with a 2 year old in the car with me. Since then it has gone out completely with about a 2 min window that i do have it after i start the car. I had contacted gm through email, had a diagnosis ran on it and reported it back to them, when only to be told that they could not help me with it. I don't have the money to repair it knowing that i need a new steering column to fix it. So i do not have any power steering and on top of thatthe sensor for the air bags comes on too. These two problems have been very scary for me and my 2 year old daughter.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 45 mph. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken for unknown repairs however, the failure was not corrected.the failure mileage was 154,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt.within the last year the power steering has started going out on it.when you turn the car off and back on, it will be fine for a little while.i have talked to several other people who have had the same problem with this model car.from what i've been told, it is going to be extremely pricey to fix too.the electric power steering system is faulty and should be recalled before someone gets seriously injured!
Key locked in ignition - unable to remove.car would start but was in limp mode.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer five times due to intermittent power steering failure and electrical problems.the steering wheel locked suddenly twice while driving, at various speed.the wheel locked on numerous occasions while the vehicle was stopped.each time the power steering light illuminated on the dash during the failure.the wheel unlocked after the engine was shut down and restarted four times. The following electrical problems occurred intermittently, all the gauges fluttered, the fuel gage showed an inaccurate reading, and the emergency brake light illuminated while driving. On one occasion the dealer replaced the power steering housing, but this did not remedy the problem.on all other occasions the dealer completed diagnostic testing, but was unable to determine the cause of the problems.the consumer stated the gas tank was full of gas, however the low fuel illuminated on the dash. The radio malfunctioned twice.updated 04/06/06.
All my door handles are falling offand i've heard many colblats doing the same and all my paint is chipping off my car i drove from a to b and that's all
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while idling at a traffic stop, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system), however the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
Ignition key sticks in the "acc" position at shut down about 80% of the time.restarting the car or pushing up under the key cylinder sometimes releases it.i've gone to two dealers so far and all i get is yup its stuck...maybe its the shifter maybe its the ignition.that's not a great response to hear. This is on 05 chevy cobalt ls coupe.
My 2005 chevy cobalt was towed in for the 3rd time in 3 months. It is not even a year old yet. All three times have been exactly the same - i go out to start the car in the morning & the car's electrical system goes haywire and the car will not start. This first 2 times, the dealer said it was an electrical problem & they replaced everything. This last time they said it's just a dead battery. If that is the case, wouldn't they have figured that out the first 2 times? something clearly is awry in the electrical system and it is draining the battery. I don't want this car - i can't trust it to start & the dealer clearly doesn't know what's wrong. I intend to take legal action.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.since i purchased the car december of 2004, i have been having problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition when i put the car in park and try to turn the engine off.i have to restart the car several times, turn the steering wheel, and move the gear shift from park to drive several times to release the key.this problem occurs several times a week.i am taking in my car for service tomorrow.
At roughly 40,000 miles and 3 years of ownership, a problem with the shift lock on the car was observed. At first, the problem was limited to the key being stuck in the ignition even when the car was in park. After ejecting the key with the button on the bottom side of the steering column, the shifter would remain in park. Eventually, the problem escalated to the point that the shifter could be moved from park to other gears without the key in the ignition. The car was taken to a dealership, but the problem could not be reproduced at the time. A few months passed after the escalated problem was first observed where the shifter behaved as intended or in the manner where the key would need ejected but the shifter would remain in park. After a failure in power steering system resulted in the replacement of the entire steering column by the dealership, the car was returned to the owner with the gearshift button stuck "down." since then, the key remains stuck in the ignition unless the ejection button is used and the shifter moves freely from park to any other gear even without a key in the ignition or a foot on the brake.
I was driving in to my apartment complex when my car completely loss power. I was able to steer, however i was not able to accelerate. The radio turned off and the air conditioner quite working. This has happened twice since i've gotten my car. Luckily, i was in places where i could safely pull over. I had to turn my car off, wait for a few minutes and turn it back on to get it to work correctly. I am also having issues with my power steering. I am starting to think that this car just isn't safe anymore and i am looking into possibly getting a new car because of it. It is becoming dangerous to drive this car!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehiclestalled while driving 50 mph. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defective throttle position sensor. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to have the throttle position sensor replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 199,267.
For the past month, my cobalt has been having the check engine light come on while i am driving, happening intermittently.concurrently with the check engine light coming on, the rpm needle drops and you can feel much less power.sometimes stalling also occurs,(most likely at stoplights/stop signs) and also occurring in groups.on days when the car is running with no check engine light coming on, there will be no stalling. The car will go for a day or two with no problems, but always reverts back to the check engine/stall problem.and there was one time when i went out to get pizza.i parked the car, went to the pizza place, and when i came back to start the car, not a light nor a sound was made when i turned the key.i tried this several times over a 20 minute period.the car was utterly dead.that only happened once, and luckily, after waiting for about 30 minutes, it did start up again.i have begun taking back roads only as if this would happen on a highway, the results would obviously be disastrous.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times at any given speed. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Throughout the course of my trip home the car dash kept flashing a power steering error message and the lights on the dashboard kept getting dim.the steering wheel was getting really tight, the car almost stalled out several times, and the dials fluctuated.the car also began to shake violently and i became afraid that i would not make it home.i have contacted the local chevrolet dealership about this problem on multiple occasions and they refuse to even look at the car without charging me.the car has already been recalled twice and although i have had both recall repairs done i am still having problems.every time i drive this car i fear for the lives of my family.
My car repeatedly go through times of fits.these fits include losing power steering, power steering chime, traction control chime, clicking behind the radio, spinning speedometer, gas gauge fails, jerking or hiccupping as one person described it, occasional stalling. My car will drive fine for weeks, likes its new even, then all of a sudden it has a fit and this goes on for days. This started when my car was a year or two old.i have taken it to the dealer a total of 8 times.early on when the car was younger it would seem to be repaired only do start this problem again a year later.now that the car is older and not under warranty i have quit taking it as i do not believe it will help.they do not seem to know how to correct this problem.they are rude to me.
After approach from stop sign, went to accelerate, vehicle stalled, dashboard computer lights flashing, i.e power steering, brake, mph, and pinging. Started vehicle after multiple attempts. Difficult steering,accelerating no more than 30 mph, and transmission jerking. This vehicle has been to shop 2 times. The trans module was replaced august 1, 2012. A day after pick up, it had the same issues i.e. Difficulty steering, unexpected stalling, rough limited acceleration, flashing computer lights on the dashboard. The auto shop employee assuredme" it is safe to drive and do not be afraid.." the shop had this vehicle for three weeks. It was written on invoice, " car driven for 26 miles trouble free has possible inop issue, but is operating as designed." nine days after pickupthis vehicle still remains unsafe on the road, with unexpected stalling stopping i.e stop/ go traffic,intersections, and computerlights flashing on dashboard.the tcm /ecmissue is still not resolved causing a safety issue with unexpected stalling and difficulty steering and loss of acceleration.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the temperature gauge icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering lost power. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred several times and was not remedied. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx]21 yrs. Old was killed in a car accident. We received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevycobaltforpower steering failure.the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. I knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure. It was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representativesto thecopartsscrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident.a photographer, an accident reconstruction and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. We went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. All the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting [xxx] on to the highway where she was run over.we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. The cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery.atthecoparts scrap yard in duryea,myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told thestory of an extremelyviolent wreck.i was told by [xxx]that i would know the results from the black box data the next day.when i tried to contact gm through [xxx], miss pricethat they would not communicate with our family. Gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective.this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 chevy cobalt car. Power steering failure, speedometer and rpm needles jump up and down like crazy, engine stalls, when press gas and brake pedals, car jerks forwards and backwards, warning lights on dashboards go on and off. When steering wheel failure happens, very very difficult to turn the wheel, almost locked up. This happens almost every day now and it's almost undrivable. Only 55,000 miles on the car.
After starting the cobalt or even if i am driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the t/c lights, brake lights, power steering lights all light up on the dash. The speedometer and rpm gauges start going crazy. The radio will also go in and out. Usually on the interstate, the car will continue to drive, which is very scary. But if i am in town or slowing down to stop, the car will cut off. Then after i crank it again and start to move, the transmission changes gears really rough and feels like it is going to fall out. The only thing i have found to fix this (after weeks at different dealerships) is to turn the car off and flip the key on and off several(20 plus) times.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts were still not available in order to do repairs for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not experienced the failure. The vehicle current mileage was 28,000.
I wanted to express my frustration over the gm recall regarding my car. Upon receipt of the notice of the recall, i immediately contacted my local chevy dealer. They had no information on when new parts might be available. I was told to call back and did so weekly until they finally said they could order the recalled part. I was then told that it would take at least another month for the part to come in. It has been several months since i received the recall notice. I am disappointed in gm's lack of urgency and blatant disregard for the safety of consumers. I have been very proactive in this process and yet have been continually delayed in getting my car repaired. As a result of gm's mistake i am forced to drive an unsafe vehicle and have no definite time frame on when this issue might be resolved.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the parts to perform the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 60 mph, the steering locked up and the contact was forced to pull the vehicle over.the vehicle was towed and is unable to be driven.there were no prior failures with the steering.the dealer stated that it would cost $2,000 to repair the steering.the electrical system was also defective and will not activate the air conditioning or lock the doors.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 73,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs to vehicle. *tgwthe dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available.
I have received (both) recall work done on my 05 cobalt, and yesterday i was driving on the highway at 55-60mph for the first time since i got my car back last friday. I lost power steering and my car would no longer shift to increase its speed. It felt like i was in neutral gear as the rpms were in the 5000-6000 range yet i was still at a speed of apprx 55mph, as i attempted to pull over to the shoulder i recognized i did not have power steering, and the light on my dash quickly went off and then came back, along with a check engine light. After finding out what the engine codes were via autozone, i was told my transmission control module had failed, hence why my transmission would not engage into third gear. After driving the car around more that afternoon, it continued to happen at the high speed levels, and again the power steering failed. I brought it up to the chevy dealership that performed the work, yet the service department was closed at 7pm. The sale guy tried to convince me that this recall would not affect anything with the transmission, yet multiple mechanics have told me that if the new piece was not programmed properly with my ecm, then its possible that this is affecting my vehicle. I am going to try and bring my car back in tonight after work, or hopefully tomorrow. I have already call general motors and reported the same incident, because there is a rumor goingonline that the new ignition switch may have a "short" in it. But i do not want to confirm that.
My car shutts off every couple of minutes while im driving it also shut down on big intersection and i almost got hit by the car in back of me. It is very dangerous i was so scared the car just honked and was mad because it was my fault the car just shut off.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the turn signals failed to activate when engaged unless lifted or pushed heavily. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to a customer reimbursement request form.the consumer was involved in an accident. During the accident,the vehicle shut off. Also, the air bag did not deploy. It was confirmed, the vehicle was included in the current gm recall.the vehicle was totaled.
There were no events leading up to the failure; it just happened.the ignition control module has been replaced twice in 4 years on my 2005 cobalt.the first time was 2 weeks after i bought the car so it was under warranty.the second time it cost me over $600 dollars to have it fixed.the odometer will read "ice possible" when it's 80 degrees outside and the brake dummy light comes on all the time.the radio will display a "lock" on it and the radio won't work.just recently the rear defogger quit working.i replaced the fuse and relay switch thinking this would be quick fix and neither worked.the 2005 cobalt has many issues and i've read of others with issues similar to mine.new cars aren't supposed to havethis many problems this soon.my car is only 4 years old and i can't wait to get rid of it!
Beginning january 3rd, 2009,the 'power steering' warning has intermittently appeared and power steering assist would fail. This occurred about 3 times, between 30 and about 50 miles per hour. This is clearly a safety hazard. I also own a 2004 malibu. My wife is the primary driver. The same issue happened with her car. After fighting with gm and the dealer they agreed, as a one time exception, to replace the steering column for the malibu at no cost. This due to my "customer loyalty." knowing the trouble involved and the likely outcome, i have not yet contacted gm regarding the current cobalt issues.the cost of repair is suspicious, around $2000. The method of repair is also suspect; the replacement of the entire steering column. Not only does this seem to be excessive, there is little assurance that the new steering column is any different. It is not reasonable to expect anyone to foot this bill as a consumer. It is expensive, and clearly a product defect. I am concerned about using the car, especially on the interstate, thus rendering this costly product all but useless - and dangerous.this is not the only electronic issue i have had with this car. I need to open the bottom of the column to remove my key from the ignition (estimated repair cost from goodwrench - $450), and repeated blown fuses when i first bought the car, attributed to pinched wiring.a recall seems in order for this situation. Thank you.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer write in regards toignition key and dealership problems.the consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a constant basis. She felt as though the dealer was giving her the run-around.
Since this car was new, the car locks and unlocks itself regularly. If you get out of car, then return to car even within seconds, when you open door the alarm goes off. You cant do anything with car, without having keys in hand ready to shut off alarm. Even driving down the road the doors lock and unlock regularly. Have taken to dealer and they say nothing wrong. Car now has just over 100k miles, and am leaning towards never buying gm again.
Electric power steering problem.indicator light turns on and car loses power steering control.....very dangerous.
First experienced warning on display panel for power steering failure august 08.have had the car back to the dealer 4 times since that time.2nd time dealer replaced some wires.3rd time stated nothing was wrong with the car.have lost complete control of steering 3 times since first occurrence.yesterday dealer stated car was not fixable.being advised by gm to clear error codes and return car to owner.advised i contact bbb to pursue a claim.car is unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired according to the recall. After the repair, the power indicator remained illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle became difficult to stop and excessive force had to be used to steer. The failure occurred five times and was previously repaired. The vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,714.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the fuel gauge and tachometer fluctuated erratically. The contact also stated that the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that there was low battery voltage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,500. Updated 08/27/13*ljwhen the consumer stated the vehicle, there was a high idle and a hard shift into reverse. The ignition shift lock release solenoid malfunctioned. When the key was held in acc mode, the brake lock release solenoid malfunctioned. The tachometer and fuel gauge fluctuated erratically.updated 08/27/13
After having been repaired several times under the power steering recall, the problems have become worse.the car stalls, lights flicker, the low fuel message will flash despite there being gas in the car, the power steering is completely inoperable, the speedometer rests on zero at all times, various warning lights are always illuminated and the car struggles to get out of second gear (it is an automatic.)the dealership service center gave diagnostic codes indicating possible issues with the body control module and electronic control module and stated that it wasn't covered under the recall, but that the power steering motor had again gone out, but they would not fix it.the car has stalled numerous times on -ramps to highways and in intersections and has become too dangerous to drive, but chevrolet has refused to acknowledge the problem and only technical service bulletins exist, though they will now acknowledge them when asked, as though the problem is not a dangerous one.the entire electrical system of the car is faulty and should be recalled as it is a major safety concern.
2005 chevy cobalt: the key continuously gets stuck in the ignition and does not release. It requires numerous attempts and time to either turn the car back on and try again or work the shift lever release until the key is released. It is very frustrating and several times i had to leave the key in the ignition because i was in a hurry to get to work and prevent from being late. I am also concerned that this may be related to other problems that could cause a safety issue.
Electrical system seems to be defective.when first bought car, the fan for the heater would not work.finally, dealership took parts out of a brand new vehicle, since there were no parts made yet due to it being brand new, and replaced it.but, it still makes a whining when it is on #1 setting. The cd player would lock up all the time and simply say "locked".according to user manual, we are advised to take it to dealership and they will fix that problem.upon taking car to dealership for that problem, they said there was nothing wrong with it because of course, it did not do it for them.so, we stopped trying to even use the cd player.the locked status occurs frequently for no apparent reason.like, when going over a real bumpy part of the road.all of a sudden the lock button appeared on the dashboard.i was afraid the car was going to turn off on me.sometimes the word "lock" comes on in the radio display and so the clock won't display.i have no idea what is wrong or why it is displayed.the real scary part, though, is when the dashboard displays the "lock" icon.because i fear that the vehicle will just stop running since i read that it does have an anti-theft function that will stop the supply of gas to the car and i wonder if/when this will begin malfunctioning.will i be on the highway traveling at 65 mps?i mean, more people need to let chevy know that this is happening so that it can be fixed.lately, the vehicle will not start.it just will not start when we put the key in the ignition.all other lights and things turn on, but the engine won't turn over.why, we don't know.dealer claims we must have it towed to them and not get it jumped so they can take a look at it to see what is wrong.has happened three times so far.still no resolution to this problem.feel that the problems are a result of the same defect-the electrical system.guy that came to jump my car said the cobalts have had lots of problems.
1) occurs when both driving at low speeds and high2) car completely shuts off (as if driving a manual shift car and stalling - my car is automatic). Failure has occurred 3x now, twice at low speeds, once going 60 mph on the highway3) put the car in park and restart the car. Took the car to dealership, they kept it for 3 days and told me nothing was wrong with the car.
The brake caliper was rattling because it was broke i had a auto repair man replace part then all of a sudden it brakes again that was for the front and back it also has elected electrical problems the windows work when they want and the car mostly always stalls it has even stalled on me in the middle of traffic on hwy what it does is act real sluggish and the more you press on the gas the more it bogs out and pulls back instead of taking off as supposed to the turn signals in the front always blow everytime replaced there is also interior electrical problems such as the interior lighting works when it wants to and the doors lock and unlock themselves with will unset the anti theft system and allow for prowlers to take the car.
My chevy dealer still does not have the needed equipment to fix this recalled itemignition switch 135454 i am seriously concerned by this because i have had 2 other replacements. Can you look into why this is taking so long when safety is at stake.
While traveling at highway speeds (~65 mph) the car has shut off 4 times. Each time car behaved the same way, as if the key had been removed: the engine stopped, instrument panel dials went to 0, lights turned off. Radio stayed on (as it would if the car was turned off). The shut offs were sudden: there were no warnings (lights, sounds, vibrations) before shut off.i was able to coast/brake and pull to the side of the road, shift to park and restart the car each time. The first incident was in july 2008 approximately 100 miles into a trip. The second three incidents happened in about a 30 minute time span on the same trip in mid october. I took the car to the chevy dealership after the october incidents and they could not reproduce the problem. They performed a computer update. I had them check the wiring in january 2009 and they could not find any problems. The clock radio resets to 12:00 (when i turn on the car, not during driving) about once every 3 months since i bought the car in 2005 - i'm not sure if this problem is related. The car is an automatic 2005 cobalt, 4 doors with about 35000 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition was loose and the vehicle could roll away if the key were removed. Also, the check engine and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. Another mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was damaged. The contact planned to take the vehicle to ricky hendricks city chevrolet (5101 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (980) 242-5621) for additional diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 135,000.
As im driving from a fast rate of speedand i slow down i lose power steering and on multiple times i have come close to hitting vehicles as im parking or almost running into a house for not being able to turn.
The 05 cobalt, regularly serviced by the dealer where it was bought crashed after going out of control when the ignition switched off on the interstate at 60 mph.the steering locked, the abs did not function, when it crashed into the guard rail the air bags did not deploy.the only warning was the dash warning lights all lighting up and the alarm sounds.the one second or so did not allow any chance to the driver to react before the crash.after the accident, when the dealer was contacted, we were advised to contact the gm person.the gm person was friendly and nice, but very firm in stating that we needed to have proof that the car failed, rather the driver at the wheel.the cars computer was not analyzed because the wrecking yard demanded over $700 to tow the car out of the wrecking yard so any investigator could look over the car.gm told us that it was our problem to pay the bill to allow their investigator to look at the car.we did not have the money.after reading numerous comments on the nhtsa site and blogs, people never heard a word from gm after they retrieved the computer.the salient point is that many of the over a thousand complaints about the cobalt and other similar gm cars that identified the power steering as the problem that caused a crash are wrong.the power steering was not the cause of the crash.the problem was that the ignition switch turned off.the gm recalls about the power steering problem hide the fact that the ignition switches were turning off while the car was moving down the road.we know that the lack of power assist only affect the car at a stop or very slow speeds.experienced drivers do not crash their car into guard rails, ditches, trees or other car simply because the power assist fails.that story is what gm has been selling in the past few years.
The abs and traction control light comes on and the car begins jerking.
In march of 2006 i was driving about 40 mph & the check engine light came on. As soon as the check engine light came on the power steering locked up. There was a clicking noise that came from the shifter (where you put it in park, reverse, drive). The car started to jerk forward at random & the brakes did not work. I pulled over as soon as i could & turned off the car. After letting it sit for about 30 minutes i turned the car back on & it had reset itself. I called the dealership and brought the car to them immediately. They kept the car for 3 weeks & were unable to get the car to act up while on the diagnostic test. They said that there was nothing that they could do. I had numerous episodes over the next 6 months including multiple times when i was driving between 60-70 miles on the freeway. They could never get it to act up doing the diagnostic testing. I took it to another dealership. They contacted gmac; the dealership agreed to fix the computer system. They told me that they were going to replace one of the computers that they thought was causing the problem and & just write it off since by this point the mileage was at 31,000 but the problem started when the mileage was at around 10,000. When i got the car back it was october 2006. I did not have anymore problems until november 2009. I turned on my vehicle & it did the whole thing again. I turned my vehicle off & called a dealership. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership & they kept it for a month and a half. While they had it i was calling gmac to try & get while they had it i was calling gmac since the mileage was at 94,000. While talking to the service manager at frank parra dealership & gmac the computer was never replaced; only reloaded. To this day the problem has not been fixed & it still happens at random. It has also started to have problems with the locks. They lock at random & trap me in the car or will not let me in. There is a definite electronic issue!!!!
I brought my 2005 chevrolet cobalt to multi chevrolet in union to have the ignition switch recall completed.they called me and asked "was your check engine light on"?i assured them if my check engine light was on i would have taken the car immediately to my local mechanic.every since then i have occasionally had the power steering & traction control lights appear on the dashboard.i took the car for an oil change and the power steering light stopped.i have now had a new battery installed and 4 new tires and yesterday january 4, 2015 the car rings and the traction control light comes on.i am terrified to drive this car.i think general motors sold these cars knowing full well they were lemons and dangerous and think they should have to pay monetary damage to everyone they stuck with this death trap.
2005 chevrolet cobalt with only 10,000 miles has had repeated problems with ignition failing to start the car.
On saturday morning 8/24/13 i got into my car and backed out of the driveway. Once i backed out of the driveway and put the car into drive the car started to jerk. I kept driving for about another 50 feet to a stop sign. It jerked to whole way to the stop sign. There i made a u turn to go back home to get my father. He got in the car and we drove back to the same corner and once again it jerked the whole way to the stop sign. So we went back to the house so my dad could get some his shoes on so we could take it to where i bought the car. While he was in the house i turn the car off. When my dad got back in the car and i turn the car back on and drove to the sign the jerking had went away. I drove the car the rest of the day and put around 75 miles on it that day with no other problems. On sunday night 8/25/13 i got into my car to drive into town. I drove about block and the car began to jerk and shake again. I drove about another block and pulled into a parking lot. Once i stopped i noticed the power steering light on the dashboard had come on. I turned my car off and sit there for a little while turned it back on and drove in town with no problems the rest of the night. On monday 8/26/13 i drove the car 30 miles back to where i bought it with no problems. Their service department has been trying to recreate the problem now for 3 day with no success.
I went to crank my vehicle then proceeded to put it into drive to take off, but i had no power nothing. Turned my key over to recrank and it crank with no problem. This time allowing me to take off and drive. Now if i have the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position it sputters for atleast 50 to 60 secs before cranking.
About once a month "power steering" appears on display, sometime power assist is gone, most times it is still there but transmission shifts very hard and stalls engine when stopped for red light. If power steering comes on right away after starting vehicle, shut off, smack pass side of center console, then start, usually off then, but if vehicle is hot from sitting in sun, or very cold in winter, you have to drive it and either heat it up or cool it off before pulling over parking and shut off for 15 minutes, then hit it then start it.told dealer of this before p/s recall work was done they said it was not related, when i went to pick it up they ask if we were having trouble with the power steering and transmission, i said yes, they said oh have a nice day.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and14v047000(air bags , electrical system) had passed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified that the parts were not available.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away on several occasions. The failure was related to the recalls.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the key fob failed to release from the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,693.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2 things:1-the steering column problems in 2009 chevy dealer replaced unwillingly.2-electrical issue.panel lights go on and off and the car cant shift unless we start the car over and over again.
My 2005 chevy cobalt sedan randomly shuts off while driving.so far it has happened about6 times.the first time was a few months ago.i was driving at a speed of about 30mph making a left turn crossing a very busy lane of oncoming traffic when the car just shut off.the radio was still on but if i pressed on the gas, nothing.i had to put the car in park, shut off the ignition and then restart it.it immediately started back up. I called the dealership right away and was told that because no warning lights came on they wouldn't be able to trace the problem and hopefully it was a one time thing.well then about a month later it happened again. The dealership told me to wait about a week and call back, well within a week it happened again so i called and told them i was bringing it to them.when i brought the car in they installed a flight recorder and sent me on my way.about a week later the car shut off again so i pressed the button on the flight recorder and brought it back to the dealership.the mechanics informed me that the flight recorder did not work because they forgot to put something else on my car at the time of the installation in order to make the recorder work and wanted me to bring the car back to havethe recorder re-installed.i refused and told them i would bring the car back but they needed to keep it until they figured out the problem.on my way back to the dealership the car shut off again while going 65mph on the highway.the dealership had the car for about a week and claimed it was fixed for sure.they said they found the problem and replaced the ignition switch and power train relay.well i have now had my car back for two weeks and as of last night it happened again.i called the dealership and told them to have the car towed because i refuse to drive it.at this point i do not want the car and have no faith in them repairing it.the car should be recalled before there is a fatality.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. He received a recall notice in the mail and he was advised that the parts were not available. He was driving approximately 65 mph and the vehicle shut off he hit a pot hole and his temperature light came on and gm stated they are not responsible. The contact occasionally had difficulty getting the vehicle to start and had to make several attempts with the key. He had to wait until the vehicle cooled down almost two hours and was able to drive very slowly to his residence. He advised them in 2005 that something was wrong with his ignition after he purchased the vehicle in july 2005. The failure occurred in november of 2005. The dealer drove 20 mph to test drive the vehicle and was unable to reproduce the failure. The contact advised them that he was driving 65 mph when the failure occurred.he cannot drive the vehicle because the anti freeze continued to leak out of the vehicle. He was advised that the struts, bushings, timing chain, link and the water pump was leaking because of the failure. The manufacturer madean appointment for him to have the vehicle diagnosed at a dealer and was told that it would take 20 days to a month before the manufacturer could send someone to diagnose the failure. The vehicle is currently at his residence. The dealer notified him today to ask if the manufacturer scheduled an appointment to diagnose the failure. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased and diagnosed are no longer in business. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was over 120,000 miles.
I was driving down the road and the power steering message came across the dash. The wheel started locking up and i heard a clicking noise down near the shifter. Also the speedometer kept jumping back and forth as i was going down the road. I had to stop and pull over. I shut my car off and waited for a minute. I started the car and took off down the road. As i pulled away it started chugging a little like it was trying to jump speeds?.. The steering wheel was still tight and it continued until i reached my destination. When i would stop at a red light it took me awhile to make my turns. When i finally reached my destination i shut my car off and let it sit for awhile and it stopped doing it. Until the next time. That was in may of 2014 and it has happened a handful of times since then while my two young children were in the car. Im just now learning of a power steering recall on '05 chevy cobalt models. I bought my car this year.
The problem began when my 2005 chevy cobalt would shut off on its own when sitting at a stop light/sign. I took it to the dealer and they told me there was nothing wrong with the car. Several months later. The car began to jerk as i would drive at low speeds (below 25 mph). If i turned the car off and back on it would be fine. Then several weeks later as i drove down the highway (65 mph) all the gauges on the dash began to go crazy and the power steering light came on. As i slowed the car down it began to jerk as it did before and then i could not turn the wheel. My car was broke down on the side of a very busy highway during morning rush hour traffic.i had to have the car towed to the dealer. They then told me that they can't find anything wrong with the car. I had the power steering pump replaced per the recall several months ago. Several other people with the same car are experiencing the same problem. The chevy dealer will not fix thecar because they say they cannot find anything wrong with it. The is unsafe to drive because it will brake down at random times.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. He referenced nhtsa recall campaign number 10v073000, steering electric power assist system and stated that the recall work was performed in april 2010. The failure recurred again within three weeks. While driving approximately 10-12 mph the power steering became difficult to control. He also stated that after the recall work was performed the temperature indicator no longer functioned properly and the fuel sensor no longer made a beeping sound. When he opened the door, the outside temperature was displayed, then the mileage and now the service air bag light was illuminated.the dealer asked him to bring the vehicle back but the contact had not taken the vehicle back. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 96,309.
Power steering failure. Shut off while driving.
On 9/3/08 my husband and i were driving our 2005 chevy cobalt with 45,700 miles on it going 35 mph, we came to a curve in the road and the warning light in our car went off and it read, "power steering", we then lost all power steering. My husband veered off the road because it was hard to steer, we then turned the car off hoping it would clear the error. We started the car and it then drove fine. When we got to where we were going we decided to check the power steering fluid but couldn't find where it was. We looked in our owner's manual and it stated that it was electrical and there was no fluid. The next day on the interstate at 60 mph driving to work the warning light went off and it read, "power steering", my husband maintained control and it never regained power steering. From that incident on every time we drove it kept happening and we would never regain power steering until we turned the car off and restarted it. First thing monday morning 9/8/08 we took it to the dealership. They told us there was an internal fault in the steering column motor and they needed to replace the electronic column. I asked if there had been a recall because i found hundreds of incidents with the same problem with our same vehicle, make and year on the internet. The dealership claimed this is the first they had heard of. I told the dealership that when they replaced my motor i wanted the faulty one back. They got an attitude quickly and told me that i couldn't have the old part because it was under gm warranty. I then asked if that's the case then why do i have to pay for this new part because my old one is obviously faulty. They told me it was part of gm policy and i could not have the old part. After that it made us very suspicious as to why they wouldn't let us take the old part. I told them this was a safety issue endangering people's lives that needed to be addressed. I contacted the gm corporate office and they gave me the same spill that they haven't heard of this issue.
I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. Suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. He was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. He admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. I called the police and obtained a police report. The air bags did not work. My mom and i were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. My car stalled on impact of the other car. Luckily my foot was on the brake and i did not hit the car in front of me. I had to restart my car and i pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busystreet. I complained that my air bags did not work but i was ignored. Also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which i thought was strange.
My wife owns a 2005 chevy cobalt.she was turning into an intersection when her electric power steering failed without warning and she lost control of the vehicle.this caused her to be unable to complete the turn and was almost hit by the vehicle behind her.luckily the driver behind her was paying attention and was able to avoid a collision.the car had to be taken to the dealer where they had to replace the power steering module and we wereadvised that if it eventually failed again (which they stated may be only a temporary repair) that we would have to replace the entire steering column.
No events leading to failure.chevy cobalt 2005 model 33,000 milespower steering random catastrophic failurekey sticks in ignitionnothing was done to correct the failure by the manufacturer (no recall) even though multiple complaints and problems have been identified with the power steering in these models.
The lights all over the car intermittently work and not work, the battery drains and have replace the battery 4 times.this has been going on since i got the car withe the lights. The steering thing just started, when you make a turn the steering binds up as if the power steering is going out. Also acts as if the car is going to stall. This only happens when you are in drive position. In park it doesn't do this. The power steering fluid levels are perfect. Also, when this issue starts, the speedometer needle bounces up to 40 mph even though you are at a stop. The radio will suddenly turn full blast sound for about 2 seconds and turn back down. Scares me half to death. There is a major electrical problem in this car for lights to work one time and then next time not. I go through light bulbs like crazy, every couple of months i am changing a different bulb. And the steering issue is unsafe, the car could stall while trying to turn across traffic. Still after having all recalls completed, the car is still not safe.
Chev 2005 cobalt 63000 mile on the clock, i purchased the car in december 2008 . In jan 2010 i was driving on a highway at 50 miles an hour when a chime sounded and the console flashed power steering . I did not feel much difference in the car at that time . This next happened 2 days later. It seemed that turning the car offwould rectify the problem.with in the month, the car was experiencing the problem on each drive i took with in the first 15 min. I had a problem while in the school car park that it failed and i lost all control i was able to stop the car with the brakes. Almost hitting a small child and the car mounting the curb as i was unable to turn the wheels.i contacted gm in late february when the incident happened and was told the problem is not something they are aware of and that maybe a patch on ice caused the loss of control. It was the following day that while driving on the highway at 50 miles an hour the chime sounded and the console flashed power steering . The car lost all power. It did not stall or run out of gas it quick working . I was unable to get the car to restart. I was lucky that i was in the right hand lane of traffic and was able to pull over to the hard shoulder. The car would not start for over an hour . When the car started i returned home . I had a mechanic look over the vehicle while it was working and no problem other than the failure of the power steering could be found . The car has lost all power and shut down with in 5 mins of the car running . The car will not start . It will be days before the start. It now when it starts,the chime sounds and flash power steering flashes and the car shuts down . This is an unsafe car . The problem is serious and life threatening . To think i could have taken the life of a child if the car had not stopped when it did . The car is sat in the garage i am not able to drive .
I purchased my 2005 chevy cobalt in march of 2005. I have had repairs done in june of 2005 on recall for air conditioning unit. No real problems until last month 12/2006. The car, while driving at 65 mph just shut off (no warning). I had no steering, no brakes and thankfully was able to coast to the side. About 5 minutes later i was able to start the car to try to get it to the next exit. The car was driving ok so i tried to get to my destination (slowly under 50 mph) the car then began to lose power and shutter. As soon as it started it stopped. Took car to dealer and computer was fixed. No problems until 1 week later. Car at a red light just stopped working and now has no power to accelerate. Taking car back to dealer but very frustrated over brand new car not working properly.
When i got the car in june 2020 i got the key i was told to turn key to acc wait until lock icon go off my car alarms will sound anti theft system took to chevrolet dealership,and they charged $$$ said they replaced several part's and still it's stalls,and loose powder steering,it says i have no fuel in car brake light on do not chimes when i get in car it makes it like i stealing the car and it shutdown everything been doing it sense july can't drive out no where stalls when i did try driving it engine light comes on then my steering wheel locks up
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems.the consumer stated the vehicle has been un-driveable since feb 13, 2014. The key would not go into the ignition.
#1 i brought it back because steering wheel always was to the left even though i was going straight. Dealer said it was fine,i complained to customer service and then dealer said they fixed it. When going straight the steering still looks left.#2 air conditioning not working, #3 liquid coming out of vents#4 cricket noises out of passenger side dash area.i was told air conditioning was fine, no cricket noises and it was normal for fluid to come out of vents.i brought the car back again said a/c is not fine i asked them if it could be some sort of filter (i am no mechanic) but it was.they had car all day, went to pick it up but they said dash was apart because they were fixing the problem with the fluid coming out of the dash (and i said i was told there was no problem)they had the car for the weekend.they tried to charge me for the filter and i said i would not pay for it because there was problems with that ac and defroster etc since day one.they took out the filter and put in an old dirty filter that did not come from my vehicle as the guy from the chevy dealership in malden said he found it in the trash, (has made my daughter sick).#5 while driving the car i was getting off of the highway into a rest area and the car just died, there was no power steering no brakes etc.the key was in the switch and it was not off.i started the car up again. #6 the electrical didnt work, they fixed that. I have contacted chevy customer service on several occasions and they say they will check into it etc and call me back, but they never do.i want them to fix the steering wheel, fix the car stalling out for no reason (we could have been killed) and put in a new filter not someone elses dirty filter.i don't trust the malden dealership.i have brought the car to the dealership on at least 7 occasions most of which they say nothing wrong.
Several times the ignition would not turn off without continuously cycling it several times.also several times the ignition would notturn on without continuously taking the key out and putting it back in and retrying to turn it several times.
I had the ignition cylinder replaced about a year ago, due to the key not being able to release. This was a common problem with 2005 model year cobalts. Well, the vehicle is doing this again. The key is not being released from the ignition cylinder. However, this time i believe it is the shifter assembly that has gone bad. There is no reverse lock out. I can freely cycle through the gears without applying the brakes which is a safety hazard. I can put the car in reverse without applying the brakes by simply moving the shift lever. Little to no force is needed, i can accidentally knock the lever into reverse with the littlest of force. I have yet to contact the dealer about the issue since i am sure it will cost a fortune to fix even though it is a documented problem with a few technical service bulletins on the issue.
I know about the recall for 2005 chevrolet cobalt, my can has turned off while driving & i have had problems starting my vehicle.,the steering wheel ignition system 'is the problem' my vehicle does not start anymore at all !!please schedual an appointment at the nearest dealer that can repair the recalled parts? near 95838 sacramento,ca.i believe that my life has been endangered several times because of the defective recalled parts !! " yes" i am very upset" !! my vehicle has stopped running on both city & freeways.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. 59000 miles on it. Had the whole power steering problem right after i financed the car, the recall that went out in march was replaced immediately, 3000 miles later (i drive about 2500-3000 a month) power steering started acting up again, took it to a mechanic, it wouldn't act up for him, he said to bring it back when it was actually acting up. It worked fine for a few weeks, happened again, check engine light came on, took it in still wouldn't give him any problems, mechanic advised to have chevy check the power steering motor recall to see if maybe they replaced it with a bad motor. Called chevrolet to get the power steering recall looked at again to see if maybe the replacement was a bad one..... Chevy dealership looked at it, checked the car and said he didn't know what was going on with it, and that he could change a few things.... Power steering column, new battery...etc. $1000 dollars + worth of work and not knowing the whole time if it was even the problem. Worked ok again for a couple more weeks and now it doesn't want to shift in and out of gears and gain speed on the highway, check engine light came on, took it to a mechanic as soon as it happened, he took it out to test drive and the darn thing wouldn't act up on him. This car is a lemon, even the idiotic chevrolet people at the dealership don't know what it is going on with the car and don't know how to fix it. I just want the thing off my hands, don't want to have to pay anymore into it, it's unreliable and unsafe.
While driving on a major highway, "power steering" message is displayed on dash, warning chime sounds repeatedly, power door locks cycle at random, instrument panel gauges stop working intermittently and jump around, complete loss of power, and random warning lights appear on dash.at times the gas pedal was completely unresponsive, then vehicle would lurch forward - had a near miss incident when the loss of power on acceleration from a red light almost caused another vehicle to hit us.issue has occurred at random intervals since the car was new, but has become more frequent lately and tends to occur more often on hot days.dealer was unable to duplicate concern, despite hundreds of similar complaints on the internet.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were malfunctioning andthe power of steering would fail sporadically without warning. In addition, the transmission was shifting gears independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 53,000.
While driving my cobalt from anywhere between 10mph to 50mph multiple "ding" noises occur.then any number of alert lights come on including; traction control, air bag, check engine, etc... There is a strange clicking noise that comes from somewhere in the dash.also, along with these symptoms the transmission (auto trans) begins to shift very hard both up and down, car shudders as if it is going to stall when it comes to a near stop.the scariest and most dangerous part is that the car has experienced loss of power steering at speed and loss of braking control.sometimes i have spent 5 minutes trying to get my key out of the ignition as well, and must forcefully move the transmission shift knob back and forth until the key turns free.this car is a danger, and despite having multiple recalls it is still unsafe to drive.
The power steering on my vehicle cuts off and the speedometer remains rested at 0 when driving. The doors also lock and unlock on their own while driving. The car does not automatically shift while driving making it hard to accelerate and the vehicle will also decelerate on its own while driving it is very dangerous and very scary to drive with these problems. The dealership claims that the problem with steering has already been fixed but i am still having these problems.
I have this problem on my 2005 cobalt of the gauge cluster going nuts, speedometer and rpm gauge jumping up and down, the lights in the cluster, abs, security, brake, engine and some others start flashing, the transmission starts clicking near the shifter and the automatic transmission shifts very hard, in fact when slowing for a stop sign or traffic light i have to shift to neutral and then pull the shifter to 1st just to get it to go without stalling, the worse part of this problem is when this starts while traveling down the hi-way and the power steering stops working and i am going around a curve and it intermittently starts working and i have to try not to over steer causing an accident, this first appeared in 2008 and has done it since, no one can fix it not even the dealership.
I was traveling home with one other passenger in the car with me at 35 mph, the car turned off, the steering wheel locked up. I was scared and didn't know what to do. I shifted the car from drive into neutral and then restarted it, then slipped it back into drive... I've never been more scared then when i had absolute no control over my car. Im just lucky i didn't panic. This has happened twice to me. I now don't feel safe driving my cobalt and very disappointed this problem has been fixed. To me i don't feel safe driving myself or my family in that car.
Since purchasing this car, i've been able to remove the key from the ignition. I was prompted by the recent recall, but my car was apparently not affected.
Not sure exactly when it happened, but it has been occurring for years now. I have spent thousands of dollars in diagnostics, parts, and labor trying to fix the mystery problem! i'm fed up! it seems to happen randomly and fix itself randomly. Sometimes it lasts a couple days and sometimes longer than a couple weeks. The problem: my car will lose power steering, it starts shifting really hard and the gauges inside get all screwed. Occasionally when it happens it just won't shift at all. It will stay in first gear. The inside gauges: the speedometer will bounce all over the place, never staying still. The radio will also get loud and quiet by itself. The power locks would frantically go up and down themselves, until i took out the spark plug for those. It is very difficult to drive when the power steering goes out, not like cars that were built without it in the first place. The very hard shifting cannot be good for the car and is dangerous when i am driving during winter months or rainy weather. I live in michigan and it snows a lot. Even the chevy dealership can't tell me what is wrong and i have paid to have numerous parts replaced that have not fixed the problem. I've read other boards online with people having the same issue. I just cannot afford to keep paying to not get the problem fixed. I hate driving such an unreliable car with two young children, four years and 10 months. It happened multiple times when my little one was a newborn. Felt like i was giving the poor baby whiplash when the car switched gears. It's an automatic so there is nothing i can do about it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 71,155.
1).nothing just driving and the power steering when out had tostop turn the car off and start the car again2)power steering start thursday 10-29/until 11-2 i took the car to the shop,would go out and couldn't turn the car without both hands and it was hard. No consequences thanks goodness i had to small kids in the car but was able to stop and turn the car off3) had to take to the car to the shop and it going to cost up to 1300 to get it fix. Part needed was to replace the electronic power steering column assembly and program. Which they don't have so they have to ship overnight for 30 extra.
The time the incident occurred was when we were on our way (my wife and i) to canada for a wedding, we got to our destination and the all of the sudden the car literally starts hoping down the road, then in the middle of the road it completely stalled. The power steering light came on the dashboard and then the check engine light came on. We looked in the manual, because we have only had the car for a month and found the power steering piece to contact gmc. Well being in the city and all dealerships closed we couldn't do anything. We shut the vehicle down and tried to restart, the same thing occurred- we were able to drive it to a mechanic near by (when finally it was working) and they had no idea what to do because of the electric power steering. We gave up and finally went home to my mother in laws house. I researched on the internet and then i came onto not one but many websites via google on how much trouble people are having with their cobalts. We are very unfortunate and do not have warranty left over. So when it comers to replacing the 2000.00 part we can not. I really need my car to run properly -my wife and i live in the united states and its a long way home!!! i really hope we do not get into a vehicle accident along the way due to the power steering malfunction,otherwise our lawyer and gmc will be talking. At this time i want a resolution from someone! how can gmc produce a vehicle with multiple known issues and continue to sell it without notifying people how deadly it is. I am very upset and i will never buy another gmc product again. If anyone at this company can do some easy research and find out that there are so many people with the know issue of power steering out there. I want a resolution and someone to pay for the consequence. I need to be contacted asap!!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the contact crashed. The contact was unable to recall what he crashed into. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered neck and back injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure of mileage was unknown.
While driving vehicle power steering light comes on, steering wheel locks up, gear shift starts clicking, stalling out during driving at speed. I have ran off road several times and have to use both hands to turn a curve because of steering locked.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle lost power while driving.the consumer waited six weeks for the part to arrive, to replace the ignition switch.after the consumer retrieved the vehicle and drove 5-6 miles, the vehicle lost power again. Apparently, the battery failed.
Made left turn and my airbag went off. Mechanic said that the clock spring shorted out internally in the coil and deployed the airbag. Gm has not contacted me over this matter and have been trying to get them to reimburse me for since 2010.
Takata recall the problems i'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. It locks me out and when i put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that i'm able to get the key out of the switch is if i jump it off. I was at home when it happened parked.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt, the key constantly gets stuck in the ignition, the last time this happened i was unable to turn my car off for over 5 hours. This is a problem for many reasons. Not only will i probably have to replace that part but eventually the battery due to this. I've researched it online and see that it is a common complaint among many chevy's especially my model. I think since it's such a common issue their should be a recall for this. I don't see why i should waste over $800 to get something fixed that is more common than it should be.
Complete power failure at random while traveling at 50 mph.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to several recall notices. The consumer stated there were always some type of electrical issues with the vehicle, such as the headlights and taillights having to be replaced. Also, the rims bent easily. The consumer had to purchase new ones.
Car purchased on 3/14/05 from rk chevrolet. Starting sept. 12, 2006 the car electrical system started malfunctioning. Various dash board lights came on, tick noise from the shifter, power steering light and fails, and the gauges began to go crazy! the car also wanted to shut off, and has boosts of energy.the same issue occurred november 2, 2006, june 8, 2007, september 19, 2007(colonial chevrolet), andoctober 16, 2007 (colonial chevrolet). After we got it back from colonial, the same problem occurred approximately 2 days later.colonial chevrolet indicated that that could not fix the problem and they were waiting to talk to gm about it! they even suggested initiating a buy back.we have been in contact with gmac in detroit about the issue and no answers have given nor a resolution.currently we have to drive a very unsafe car that jolts, can't turn, and will not accelerate at times.we have been requesting at least a rental (safe car) until this problem can be addressed and no one has offered this in lue of a resolution.what has been done: pcm replaced: (9/15/07)body, throttle (8/7/07, 11/2/06), replaced: body control (11/2/06); shifter bind & ndash; replace slide, automatic control lever replace, floor shift replace, wiring /connector steering suspension ride control??< control assembly. Floor shift replace (9/12/06).
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to transmission shifter recall issues.the consumer stated she had not experienced a problem as stated in the recall. However, the key became stuck in the lock position and she had to jiggle the key to release it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The engine was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The contact also indicated that the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. In addition, the key became stuck in the ignition switch and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 158,000.
The blower for heating and cooling began to work sporadically, then one day it just stopped working all together. I removed the hvac control rand noticed the orange wire had overheated which caused the control knob and wiring plug in connector to fuse together.
- the contact stated that while drivingthe2005 chevrolet cobalt at 25 mph, the dashboard icons turned on, the vehicle began to jerk back and forth.while stopping at a red light the vehiclelost power, andhad to be restarted.the vehicle lost power again while going up a steep hill, the vehicle had to be restarted. The vehicle has not been driven since.the vehiclewas being assessed at the dealership. Stalling happened on 4 occasions.the trac light and brake light illuminated. Various componets were replaced on the vehicle, however the problem continued. Updated 02/22/07.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact statedthat while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The key failed to turn and could not be removed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate mileage was 87,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has shut off 3 times while driving on the expressway.the car acts just like you turn off the ignition while you are in the driveway, except you are driving 70 mph and there is traffic all around you.when we pull over and park the car, the car starts right back up and drives fine.there have been no obvious warning signs indicating that something is going to happen. The first failure was when my wife was driving the car for about 45 minutes.she told me that the cobalt turned off while she was driving and had to pull over and turn it back on.she was driving at 75 mph and did not have cruise control on. The second time i was driving the cobalt with her as a passenger.we were driving at 75 mph for about 40 minutes when the car turned off.we made an appointment with the dealership and told them about it.the dealership replaced the defroster switch and updated the computer. The third time i was driving with my wife.we were driving at 75 mph with cruise on a really straight stretch of highway.i was not touching anything and was talking to my wife when the car turned off.i pulled over and immediately called the dealership.the dealership drove the car for 40-45 miles and checked the computer.they told us that they saw no codes and could not duplicate the problem.they gave us the gm customer service number and i them regarding this safety concern. Gm told me to take it to another dealership for them to look at it to see if they could duplicate the problem.this dealership only drove the car 8 miles and told us that they did not have time to spend driving the vehicle longer.i called gm again, the adm of the area passed on to us that, since the problem cannot be duplicated, the only things that we can do is to 1) attach a flight recorder to the vehicle and continue driving it in hopes that this problem continues and we can catch it with the flight recorder or 2) take a service man on a road trip to see if the problem duplicates.
Car has shut off twice in the past 4-5 weeks. It happens on rough road. Engine dies and car shuts off. Car has to be restarted. This is a safety issue on the road. Recall has been noted on media and newspaper article for 2005 chevrolet cobalt. These incidents when car shuts off actually happened before i seen the recall on the news. When i called chevrolet to report issue i was told i would need to wait for recall letter before i could get the repair done. I feel that due to safety issue and my car actually having this problem that i should not wait until april for recall letter. I was told recall letters would not go out until april 2014. This same problem also happened to my cobalt last year on 3-4 occasions during winter months when roads are more rough. Gm's number for initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion recall. I do not want to pay out of pocket for the repairs. I am reporting this due to safety issue on the road. Need this car for work!
Power steering malfunctioning. Engine wants to stall and shut off. Transmission jumps when put into gear, automatic transmission. Instrument panel gauges jumping. Parking lights flashing. Shows low fuel when there is gas in the car.
I am getting upset with the inability of your company to carry out recall repairs.the parts were ordered in march 2014 and i am being told by dealer they are not in yet. I know this dealer is fixing the cars of their regular customers so what is the delay for recall customers who are not the dealers regular customers?if you can not provide me with an acceptable answer i will contact nhtsa. I am tired of trying to use one car for two drivers.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,147.
The power steering light, traction control light and a bell chimes. While i am in traffic the car slows down and begins to jerk.it has happen twice this week march 14 and the 16 in 5:00 pm traffic.i was going 40 when it happened. I called my used car dealer and he stated no warranty and to take it to get checked out.i have only had this car 5 months.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the key seized in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (electrical). The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
I was driving at about 20 mph after stopping at a red light when my car shut off, my dashboard lights went blank. I was able to restart my car and it has happened since. Today while driving at 65 mph on the interstate, my car started to shake badly and i almost lost control. I tried to brake but it made the shaking worse. The car felt like it had lost power. I was able to pull over. I thought at first maybe a flat tire but no. As quickly as it happened it went away. I am very unhappy about this and had problems with gm cars before. You would think i would have learned my lesson and went with a honda or toyota.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt i think i got the car in like february of 2007 i'm not sure on the dates but i say a little bit after i had got it like about 6 or 7 mouths after i had bought the car it stated to do what it wanted to do like the power steering would lock up on me on a turn or when i would turn the wheel really sharp. My sister was driving the car and she was like you need to get this fixed before you have a wreck or something bad happens. I'm like i cant get it fixed the warranty has ran out on the car.then i would turn the car off and turn it back on and it would work fine. Then on one occasion me and my 2 friends was going shopping and i let her drive my car and we was in the middle of the intersection when she adjusted the steering wheel and the car shut completely off on us while going down the intersection cars were everywhere around us. All the gauges went down all the light went off everything just cut off and shut down so we let it coast to the gas station that was on our right we could not do anything the steering wheel was hard so it took 2 of us to turn it. I think that something in the electrical system has a short in it or is felling because my lights when i put it in gear or out of gear the light dim on me and then my power locks don't work so i cant lock my car any time i want to. The locks sometimes you can hear them going up and down in the car. My car got broken into the other night and i have a police report for that because my locks did don't work there for somebody got in my car and stole something from me. If my locks would not keep going up and down then i could keep my car locked. But about a month ago my light on my gear shift just quit working. I have to like tap on it or put the gear shift up in park then back down to drive for it to come on and then it will go right back off. Then i have to change headlight and bulbs around my car every other day cause they just go out. But it has to be electrical cause they short out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the key became lodged in the ignition. When the key was removed, the vehicle would not shut off. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), and 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 -20 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 119,356.
Went to start the vehicle and my ignition was locked. Worked an hour trying to do be able to turn key over. This has been just out of nowhere popped up one day. Has happened every time i shut off car and pull keys out of ignition.
After having the recall work done on my 2005 chevy cobalt for the power steering assist less than 2 hours later all of the lights on the dash start flashing ( brake, abs, traction control, security ) the transmission starts acting up and you could hear a clicking noise coming from the shifter and the dash led said power steering......and sure enough the power steering failed, pulled to the side of the road shut the car off for a few minutes then restarted the power steering re-set but the rest of the problems persisted, finally got the car to the house by manually shifting the transmission because if i didn't it shifted very hard like it was going to tear something up, got on line found that this problem is found in other cobalts, one suggestion was to remove the battery cable over night and that should re-set everything, i did that and sure enough it re-set it, however this has happened about15-20 times since the re-call work so it's not the assist motor at fault it is g.m. At fault for not re-calling this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Had no issues all day until all of sudden we were leaving a parking lot. I'm at the stop sign when i went to press the gas to go, i hear a chime - no indication lights come on- car acts like it's going to stall (it doesn't), steering is very hard and a clicking noise is coming from the gear shift area. Do not feel safe driving it all, although it's movable but very rough/bogging out. Recently had the ignition recall recently, had a few issues pop up since then but nothing as serious as this. Had to get it towed to my mechanic, he replaced a few sensors, but clicking noise still remains and is undriveable.
On 6/22/14, i was coming home from philadelphia and while on the brunswick highway, my 2005 chevy cobalt's dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off and i had to pull over 4 times off the highway. My odometer didn't work either. This also made my transmission jerk and slip. It was so bad that when it was switching gears, it was making my entire car shake. I was afraid for my life. I nearly crashed into a semi-truck because my brakes and power steering didn't work. Also, i couldn't go below 65mph on the highway because the transmission was slipping. I made it home but i was still shocked and scared.the next day i took it to the dealership to get it looked at. I thought it was the recall problem with the ignition but they couldn't find what the main cause was. They said it wasn't ignition but some sort of computer glitch. All they did was reset the computer and recommended me to buy anew car battery. I got the new battery and every was fine.on 7/714, the same issue happened again but worse. It happened while my car was parked and again the dashboard lit up. Everything went off again, i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off. It took me 6 times restarting the car for the dashboard to be cleared, and then 5 minutes again, the car chimed, and i lost my power steering, traction control, abs and the odometer didn't work again. I nearly crashed again too. I took it again to the the dealership. On 7/8/14, they told me they replaced the recalled ignition switch, but they still couldn't find the root of the cause of the major electrical issue in my car. They did say my car isn't safe to drive on the road. They asked me to leave it for a couple of days to see if they can find the problem.
Lots of electrical problems with 2005 chevy cobalt, power steering fails (recall part replaced already), car stalls while driving (dangerous), transmission jerks,check engine and power steering lights come on. All problems are intermittent ,occur without warning, and have been ongoing for at least 6 months.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to hedricks chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,690.
While traveling at 35mph on acity street, i hit a pothole and the car shut off and the key fell out. I lost all control of the vehicle and hit a light post causing minor damage to the car.this also happened when the car had 18,000 miles while traveling at 75 mph on the freeway. The ignition shut off and i was able to reinsert the key and regain control of the car. I was told by the dealer that this was not covered by the warranty and they accused me of abuse. I have only had the key inserted into the ignition switch since the 1st incident but this did not prevent the engine from shutting off.
On several prior occasions, the key would become stuck in the ignition. To solve this problem, i would simply shift from park to drive, cycling through the gears. This would allow the key to be removed from the ignition. I figured it was a small problem with the automatic gear shifter, it may not be fully engaging in park. This situation carried on for approximately two (2) years, whenever needed i would repeat the cycling of gears to disengage the key. However, a few days ago the key became stuck in the ignition and the previous solution would no longer dislodge the key. I found the switch under the steering wheel to remove the key, but the car is inoperable due to the key becoming stuck in the ignition cylinder on a constant basis. Upon doing some research, i have come to the conclusion that is a common problem with automatic transmission equipped cobalts. The shifter is not fully engaging a micro shifter when engaging in park, causing the key to remain in the ignition. It has come to the point where i can not remove the key, even while using the switch under the steering wheel.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate mileage was 90,000.
The tops of two of my car's four lock plungers has broken off rendering it impossible to unlock manually. This coupled with electronic lock failure is a great safety concern. If there were an accident it would be impossible for myself and any passenger in the rear passenger seat to exit safely.
Engine would not turn over no electrical connection this happened several times during ownership.
When i attempt to start the car, nothing happens. This happens randomly. Sometimes after a few minutes it will start, sometimes it takes a few days. There are also times where if i go over a bump the car will just die and i will have to restart it. In traffic, this is dangerous. I have been told by a mechanic that this is an ignition switch problem. There is currently a recall for this on my model car, but i am told that my vin isn't covered by the recall.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated his daughter was left stranded on four occasions.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure was recurring. In addition, the instrument panel failed.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
The power steering light came on.i had no mileage or speedometer reading.i took it to mr. Tire which was about 3 miles away.they put the car on a machine and found mil code u0101.they told me to take it to the dealer because there was a recall for this.i called the dealer the next morning and took it right over to them.they had the car for two days and finally called me and told me that they had to replace the tcm and reprogram it, clear the codes and retest. This was going to cost $500.i had taken this car to bob bell last june when i received the recall notice.it was repaired.after a few months i noticed that three or four times the signal came on about brakes but then disappeared and everything seemed fine.then this monday this happened.
Engine shut down while driving. Twice while stopped and 4 times while city driving in the process of making a turn.car shuts down with key in the on position. I have to put the car in park, turn the key into the off position. I can then turn the key and the car turns back on. I was almost rear- ended. This is the same thing that happened when my car was part of the safety recall 13454.i called general motors at 1 800 222 1020. I told the guy that the same thing was happening that happened when they had the recall for the ignition switch. He told me they were having other customer complaints about the same thing happening. I asked him how come they weren't having a recall on the recall? it is very scary driving this car. I was told that nothing would be covered and i would have to take it to the local chevy dealer (which is 30 miles away)
Was driving my car at or around 60 mph and the powersteering light came on in my car and the steering wheel became extremely stiff and hard for me to pull of the side of the road. I turned my car off for about 2 minutes and turned it back on and it began working normally.approximately 20 miles later the powersteering went out again.as of today august 3, 2009 it has gone out 3 times within 3 days.
Chevrolet cobalt vin [xxx] is involved in safety recall 10023 by gm. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering motor is out, lose of power steering on dash board no recalls when there should be
We just bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt from the chevy dealership.the day we picked the vehicle up the car shut off and would not start.we took it back the dealership said it was the kill switch.we took the car back home with us.the same day, driving to another location the car shuts down while driving. Two months later, the car still keeps shutting down while driving at any given time.i work at a mechanic shop and i have many mechanic friends.no one can explain why it keeps shutting off.i have researched on the internet for a while; many people with the same problems with no solution.this vehicle has low mileage and most complaints in forums with the same issue have the same problem with low miles or happening from first of purchase.do not know how to fix the problem.was told that the car must do this while mechanic is driving in order to try to repair the problem. No diagnosis can be made.i feel this problem will cause an accident; was close to getting hit today when car shut off in the middle lane of traffic. No parts purchased at this time.
Ignition failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While at a stop, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Our 2005 chevrolet cobalt has had ongoing intermittent electrical problems that cause the vehicle to slam into gears going when accelerating and slowing down.this is accompanied by the vehicle shaking.while this is going on, the speedometer fluctuates and we get a power steering warning.my son has lost the power steering assist occasionally and one time it almost caused and accident.if we shut the vehicle off, the problem seems to go away but only temporarily.
Car simply stalled on i 376 at highway speed. Car won't start unless ignition key is "jiggled".
My 2005 chevy cobalt has had problems with the steering starting when the car was less than a year old. Had taken the car in to fix the emergency brake that had snapped and spoke to advisor about the steering problem but at that time it had occurred intermittently, they checked and found no problem at that time. Following another broken emergency brake (that still does not hold) i again explained the steering problem that was happening more frequently and at that time i was told that the repair would cost about 1200.00 and that there were no recalls or warranty left (car had 36,000). There is no explanation of why it happens, it can occur at any time and may remain out for days. There is no way to prevent it that i have found. While driving it will go out and it is almost impossible to turn the wheel, i have had to completely stop the car to avoid missing or not making a turn or avoid another car then while you're struggling to turn the wheel the steering has come back on and the car moves erratically. The cars gauges will stop working (almost like a surge) while the steering is out and i will have no speedometer. The car is driven, we have no choice at times but we try not to drive it because we cannot rely on the steering. We have not fixed the car because we cannot afford the repair.
Randomly, chimes sound, gauges on instrument panel cycle to zero and back, power steering warning light, fuel low warning show, sometimes theft light comes on as does check engine light. Electrical assist to automatic transmission is lost resulting in hard shifts. Must manually shift into 1st gear when stopping to avoid engine stalling. Parking car seems to fix/allow car to reset. Has happened many times over past two years. Had mechanic look at it first time. Said every computer on the car had to be reset to the tune of $100. Recurred two days later. Fixed itself before taking it back in. Now i just live with the problem because i don't have the money to let these guys trouble shoot and fix things that are not the problem. Am having the power steering recall done tomorrow hoping that it would solve the problem but apparently it doesn't.problem occurrence is totally random. Sometimes there is 6 months between episodes, sometimes weeks, days. It is really acting up after the heavy rains of irene.
Vehicle losing power, speedometer flat, tachometer working, while in motion and stationary; displaying: power steering = car has steering wheel play; car does not drive over 30 mph and revving high. The car regains power and loses power and regains intermittently.chevy cobalt 2005
Car stalls while driving at all speeds with no warning.dealership unable to duplicate problem.
My 2005 cobalt has had electrical and power steering problems ever since i leased it.intermittently, while driving, the instrument messages start flashing (usually "power steering").the car then becomes very hard to steer and brake, the engine surges up and down.on aug 3rd the car was involved in a minor accident when it was steered into a curb, possibly caused by another equipment failure.i took the car in to a chevrolet dealer again, when it failed again two more times after the accident.both times the dealer found error codes.however, they said they had a "tsb" on this problem, from chevrolet which says to just clear the logs, give the car back to the customer and to "perform no work".they are putting lives in danger by following this procedure.i have copies of the service orders to confirm my statement.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while trying to start the vehicle that the key would not turn in the ignition. The towing company attempted start the vehicle; however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileage were unknown.
Ongoing obvious electrical issues with an '05 chevy cobalt -- key won't come out of ignition, lights & radio go off at will, new battery dies every 3rd day in all weather.bought car used in '08 with 45,000 miles.problems started almost immediately and have been consistent every since.
Rough idling, check engine light... Replacement of the ignition control module... 2 times... Parts replaced 2 times...
2005 chevorlet cobalt ls sedan- purchased new 15 miles on odometer. @ 5000 mile service after nearly dieing on the i-5 from violent shaking! found(non disclosed)hit before purchased, rail dust corrosion on moldings, weights missing from three of four tires, dash cubby broken and 1 yr to replace, electrical demons! (locks, radio, gauges, etc...)maintenance @ 100.00 a pop under warranty ( but still major problems!)struts replaced three times, electrical harnesses replaced, power window motor on two windows replaced, ignition cylinder replaced, fob keyless entry reset, new radio. A never ending nightmareprospect motors dealership in jackson ca whom i purchased the vehicle from has filed bankruptcy and is no longer in business. Frank halverston owner has made no attempt to help me!continuing problems; 70k milesclunking, rattling, shaking, feels like the car is going to fall apart!steering problems, suspension problems, electrical problems-rear shocks shot, replace tire four fourth time!family chevorlet, under "extended service plan", did nothing this last time to ammend the situation but rather blamed it on my brakes and a plastic retainer wall on my right front tireunsafe to drive! yet gm has denied my claim for a new vehicle four times! and the gm certified dealership held me out on warranty till it was no longer eligible for lemon law! just want my car fixed and operating properly, not to walk through '!@#$% for my consumer rights!
For no apparent reason and without any warning (no check engine light or anything), i received an "engine power reduced" warning and my car's engine completely shut down while i was completing a turn in a busy intersection. Luckily, i was able to coast to safety and park in a nearby parking lot. The car refused to turn back on for several minutes. Once it did, i drove my car to my office and was able to start it and drive it without further incident for several weeks. Then, without warning it happened again while i was on the freeway and has been happening intermittently since then. When i took it to the dealership, they claimed they are not aware of other people having this problem, but i have found numerous complaints and reports from other owners online, so i'm not convinced of their honesty or concern regarding this matter. They say they *think* the problem might be the master computer or at least that is their "best guess" (their words, not mine). I will be replacing it later this week. Unfortunately, i'm not confident the repair will fix the problem. After gm's repeated and explicit denial of the power steering problem and how long it took them to admit there even was one, i have decided to appeal to you. At present, when driving this car, i am a danger to myself and everyone else who might be around me on the road...as are all other cobalt drivers. Please, investigate this matter before someone has this happen at the wrong place and the wrong time and someone gets seriously hurt, or worse. Gm knows it created a car with a faulty electrical system which could result in catastrophic failures and they need to take responsibility for it and fix it. Just because they stopped making the car, does not absolve their responsibility to make them safe for everyone on the road.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt ls with power steering problems andswitch problems. My husband took it to auto zone and told him that the power steering was good so we took our car home with danger. Since that day we have alots of problems. He had to replace several parts to the car. I wanted to give my report because i feel unsafe on my vehicle for me and my kids and others people life.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated intermittently, all the lights and instrument panel gauge lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
My car shut off while driving out of a parking lot a couple of days ago.everything shut down.i couldn't even brake.i was able to put the gear in park and restart it just fine.however this is the fourth time this has happened.the last time being on the george washington bridge.the very first time was 2 months after i purchased this car.i assumed it was because i went over a speed bump that was larger than normal.the second time i went over a pothole. The third time was on the highway.so i had a mechanic look at it and he stated that i could be the alternator.this was about 2-3yrs after purchase.however my time was very limited.i live in md but i work in new york so i spend a lot of time there and leave my car at home.so i haven't had a chance to get it fixed.with this last incident i decided to search the internet and it turns out that i am not the only one with this issue.i found it funny that there were many others with the same or similar problem.i put in a search for "cobalt shutting off while driving" and found a couple of sites describing similar issues.this last incident reminded me of how dangerous this could be.i had my 4 yr old niece in the backseat and the exit of the parking lot was on a hill.feeling the car rolling back and not being able to brake would surely be considered a safety issue.on a side note i did have my car examined for the recall i was given notice about.this was completed last year.nothing abnormal was reported.
I've paid over $400 dollars into this car for batteries in the last 18 months because of the manufacturer default. When i got the car, the ignition switch was a problem the first night, and we had to take it back to the dealership the next day, where all they did was spray some wd-40 in the hole.that was before the recall was made news.on sept, 11, 2015 i was leaving a store, and tried turning on the car and it didn't start. I've had battery problems before (with this vehicle too) and just had the battery replaced 18 m ago, but there was no check battery warning light earlier or anything wrong with the vehicle performance. At the time, i didn't think it was the battery because the radio, a/c, etc had no problem turning on but the engine itself wouldn't start.and usually batteries have no problem in summer weather. After a tow getting to the auto shop, they hooked up a charger to the battery, and started it up, and said i needed a new battery!i said no, that's not possible, i got a new battery just 18 months ago. Its probably the ignition recall that is the overall problem because until this year (when the dealership finally got me in) the ignition was slipping out of the off position randomly over-night.or it might be the fact that the manufacturer put the battery in the trunk where there's no air circulation! what was chevy thinking.in a responsible government, i should be entitled compensation for this, i mean $400 for the same part in a 18 month span because they put a dangerous part in their cars knowingly!ps. I'm looking into chevy issuing me compensation, because i know the auto repariman won't reimburse me on the labor costs, but they say the last day to file a grievance was in jan '15 so if you would like to contact me on ways over/through it i'
My 2005 chevy cobalt has had repeated problems with error codes that the dealer has been unable to resolve. When these errors occur, the speedometer moves back and forward and the the car attempts to stall. The car does stall at slower speeds at times. Whenever i take the vehicle to bob bell chevy in bel air ,maryland they tell me the can't find anything wrong when drive it . On 02/11/2011, i was told by the dealer rep ray, again,that he could not find anything wrong and to drive vehicle until it does this again and bring vehile in without turning it off and they will then check the codes. My chevy cobalt did the exact same again along with the error code "power sterring" across the screen as i was leaving the dealershipp on 02/11/2011 and i immediately returned to the service shop and the serviice technian obtained the error codes. Ray from the service bob bell chevy stated now i had to pay for any diagnostic work and repairs even though this was a recall problem. My times this vehicle has been in the shop has been well documented by the dealership who each time intially deny their is a problem and state they cannot diagnose any problems unless they can reproduce they problem or i drive the vechile to them while it is happening without turning it off. This car is unsafe and has stalled several times when these error codes occur causing near accidents. I feel more investigation should be completed into why the makers of the chevy cobalt are unable to correctly diagnose error codes and continue to but my life and my family at risk. I am unable to trade this car in to anyone because of the repeated problems and i would never sell it to an innocent buyer who could by hurt with this car. Why gm is allowed to get away with this defective car is not fair.
When i unlock the driver door with the fob, the door would not open. I was driving one day and the relay electrical wiring started burning. When i took it back to the car dealer they told me there was nothing wrong. Myself and four other people smelled the burning. I gave the car back and nothing was done to satisfy the situation. I was told by an auto zone mechanic to park the car before it catches on fire.
Vehicle was parked inside garage, filling tires with air. A cigarette lighter powered air compressor was being used to fill tires. Was only in use for a few minutes, when air compressor stopped. The fuse for the cigarette lighter was blown. This was a common problem with the car. On several occasions the fuse for the cigarette lighter would be blown for no apparent reason. I have only used it in the past to use my obd ii scanner, being that the obd diagnostic port is powered by the same fuse as the cigarette lighter. Besides using the obd scanner, no other things have been used via the cigarette lighter. Regardless the fuse would be blown. After the fuse was blown with the air compressor, i unplugged it from the cigarette lighter, only to see smoke coming from under the hood. The fuse melted in the fuse block. From there, the window wipers began operating, as well as the windshield wiper fluid being shot out from the nozzles. Smoke began pouring from the inside of the car, from under the dash. I quickly ran to the trunk where the battery is located, and disconnected the battery as soon as i could. Garage was filled with smoke, with the ominous burnt electronic smell.
This scenario has happened numerous times:start engine, engage in driving after giving time for engine to idle down, begin to drive, all gauges go to 0 or blank out, power steering is lost, fuel gauge shows empty when driving with a full tank or less, rpm gauge states 0 when engine is still noticeably running, cid displays "pwr steering" indicating it is out. The only fix? turn off car, unplug battery terminal, wait 5 minutes, attach terminal, drive again. But the check engine light remains on for a day or two. This normally happens once a week and no dealers say there's a problem reading on my ecu/pcm. I'm so fed up with this. My car is a 2005 model and this has never been corrected.
The first time it happened, was at interstate speeds.(60 to 70mph) the second, was in city stop and go traffic.the third was backing out of my driveway after a 5 minute idle.the fourth was when my last mechanic was test driving it because he thought he'd fixed it.dash lights blink on and off, all warning lights come on, engine cooling fans stop operating, transmission hunts for what gear it should be in; resulting in the transmission self destructing.engine management, other than the cooling fans, seems to be unaffected. I've replaced 4 tcm's so far; as all mechanics say that is the problem.it works for a few days or a week, then the same problem manifest.this seems to be a problem with quite a few gm vehicles.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and stalling problems.the consumer stated the vehicle began stalling out and running on reduced power in november 2013. The consumer attempted to fix the problem himself, but to no avail. He then took the vehicle to two different mechanics who were unsuccessful at resolving the issue. He then went to the dealer, where he was informed multiple codes were displaying, and they spent quite some time, in fixing the issue. Everything seemed ok for a while, and then the problem returned. The dealer then replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder.the consumer did not believe, the ignition switch and lock cylinder were the main problem which caused his vehicle to stall. The stalling continued to be an ongoing issue.
The car will lose power, like it is shifting down, transmission slipping, and either start to stall or will stall. Sometimes, if it has run for a long time the problem temporarily goes away. Not safe to drive however and 3 mechanics have attempted to repair with no success.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall.the consumer stated her daughter was driving, when the vehicle suddenly stalled.
I have had my 2005 chevy cobalt since july 2005.at 800 miles i had it serviced for a leak in the passenger floorboard.it was in the shop 5 times before they found a fix.next was the lights flashing on the dashboard, specifically the check engine, brake and high beam lights. Then the heater would not blow so it was in the shop to have that fixed.then the reverse lights stopped working and there is condensation in the headlights.now, two days ago, my power steering light comes on and it becomes very hard to steer.i almost had an accident when i couldn't turn fast enough.when you turn the car on and off it works again temporarily. I will be taking it to the shop again, but at this point it has 50,000 miles and is out of warranty.very disappointed with the quality of this car!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver applied excessive force to the steering wheel and was able to pull over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and after 20 minutes, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure occurrence was consistent whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on four separate occasions for the identical failure with replacement of the steering column and motor. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system); however his vin was excluded from the recall. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to steering wheel and brake system malfunction after recall work was done.the consumers son was driving, when suddenly the steering wheels and brakes locked up while he was trying to negotiate a curve, causing him to have an accident. At the present time, the key cannot be removed from the ignition. The consumers son was not injured, but the vehicle was totaled.the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on october 21, 2014.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.when the contact attempted to turn off the vehicle, the key remained stuck in the accessory stage of the ignition module.the failure prevented her from turning off the vehicle.she has not taken the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the failure and current mileages were 42,500.
The event leading up to this i would try to unlock the doors from inside to let family members in and i noticed that they unlock button did not work so i was like maybe its a fuse well my boyfriend checked the fuse and it was still in great shape. So then i started to notice that my locks would go up and down up and down by theirselves so i checked the fuse once again same thing great shape so it kept on doing this and finally i said im taking the fuse out so i did and now i have to hand lock all my doors i dislike that. This is what cuts the cake i was coming home from workas i was going down the hill my cars lights start to dim i was like what in the world is going on so then the car started to go haywire on me the cars gauges started to move up and down by theirselves my whole car went pitch black i did not have any lights back or front its like my cars was just a black ball i had no lights my blinkers did not work my flashers did not work. There were like 10 other cars behind mei was praying to god that nobody would hit me so i pulled over my symbols was coming on and going down on my gauges was stuck in downward mode gas hand mph hand my cd player (factory installed with car) quit working it still does not work and im still have this problem......but before all this my check engine light came on so i took it to auto zone and had them put it on their machine and he told me that it wont read it so he said there is a electrical problem and you better get that fix before your car catches fire yea he scared me but hey my car is all i got and i don't have any other means of transportation so could you pleas tell me what the heck went wrong. Thanks
When starting up the vehicle, the check engine and traction lights are lit up. The gauges fluctuate, as well as the temperture reading blinks. Loud clicking sounds can be heard coming from the shift selector. The steering wheel will not turn due to loss of power steering. After shutting off vehicle, the ignition will not release keys for about 15-20 seconds. Have also lost power steering on freeway at speeds of 70 mph. Have attempted to have gm and the dealership resolve the issue, first by having the recalled parts replaced. Problem is recurring for third time, after being "handled" by the dealership the last two times. A very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem.
Electronic equipment in 2005 cobalt that was going crazy while driving my car.all the testing at repair shops could not detect the problem but when i would drive, radio and front panel lights would go off and on; brake problems, and engine would cut out, even at high rates of spead, then die when car slowed. Replacing ignition cylinder and removing all electronic codes finally resolved the issue but was only a guess on part of many different repair people. Why should toyota be the only one to take the blame for auto parts that aren't reliable?
Multiple problems with my '05 cobalt, but this was problem cannot be duplicated by dealer and when i called gmc, they cannot tell me anything about this problem. Driving on a highway approx. 50-55 mph and all of a sudden car dropped to approx 20 mph. Dash reading said 'reduced engine power' and my traction control light came on. Nothing would make the car go faster, luckily nobody was behind me. Car kept acting like it was going to die. Got the car to my in-laws, which was only 5 minutes away and we unhooked the battery. After letting the car sit for a few minutes and the battery together, the car seemed fine. Took it to the dealer and said they can't get a code because the battery was unplugged. I called gmc and they told me they can't do anything without the code. I have children who sit in the back of my car and i am not waiting for the problem to happen again, if i am on the interstate and cars are behind me, they are going to run into me, as there was no warning this was going to happen. Not happy that chevy seems to be avoiding a huge safety issue and pretending it doesn't exist. There needs to be a recall on this immediately.
This submission is an addendum to the report that i submitted on aug 15, 2011; reference number 10419491 with the attachments that include the police report, may statement and photos. I submitted my report two days after the accident.now, after reading the news articles and the gm statements regarding the faulty ignition switch, it is apparent that what i thought was a steering malfunction (per the recalls i received and the statements made to me by gm representatives) was clearly the ignition switch.while driving down the freeway at 60 mph my dash lights turned on, i immediately lost steering control (i could not turn my steering wheel) and swerved had to the left crashing into the guard rail.the accident report shows my skid marks across three traffic lanes that clearly indicate that my abs system also was not working.my airbags did not deploy even though my front end was crushed and the car totaled.nothing on my car worked because the ignition switch had turned off. My original report should indicate that my car suffered an ignition switch malfunction that caused the accident.i was belted in so after being released from the hospital emergency room (i was taken by ambulance from the crash site) i was diagnosed with a cervical sprain, multiple cuts and bruises, sprained ankle and knee.my head impacted the windshield even though i had my seat belt on.
Power door locks and remote will not work replace battery still not working, can not drive over 40 mph because car jumps and steering is all over the place and made me hit a giant pot hole and cause damage under the car and i think it bent by rim on passenger side front and four about a year or more drivers headlight light is pull of moisture and has a bad glare in it. Called chevy and they refuse to do anything about all of it.
Approximately 15 occurrences of warnings lights randomly going off.such as the power steering and traction control.the power steering had been repaired over a year ago so, it was not associated to the recall that just now was issued.after that it started happening more often and more warning lights would light up -- for no apparent reason.it would never happen when i took it to the shop.then everything went "haywire" one night coming home from work at 1 am.dials and lights went wild and the car was hesitating, the gear shift was clicking and the car was "slamming" in and out of gear.i took it to my local chevy dealership and they could not find anything wrong.they told me maybe my fuel injectors needed cleaning!!!!one month later and it happened again.this time they said it was my body control module.quoted a price of $619 and it turned out to be $729!!!!i have checked on line and have found multiple comments from other cobalt owners who have experienced the same problem.this if very dangerous and chevy needs to recall the part!!!!
I know my car is involved with the gm recall for the ignition, as i called the chevrolet 1-800 number. Yet i have still not received a recall letter. Which concerns me very much. How do i get a letter? and when will i get this letter. Why is gm not moving faster with this recall and trying to get the cars fixed, when it is so dangerous to drive the car, but we have no choice too.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter and fuel pump failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.updated 09/10/15*lj
Driver's side door will not open from inside or outside.both the inside and the outside door handles will become "loose" and while easy to pull handles, the door will still not open.
I was driving around 55 mph in traffic. I heard a chime and the display on the dash said power steering disabled, the orange indicator for traction control disabled illuminated, the tachometer jumped around and the transmission shifted extremely hard into gear.i struggled to pull over to the shoulder and the car slammed into park.i shut the car off and back on.it still shifted hard so i let it stay off for five minute. After that the car was fine.as an experienced mechanic it felt like the car lost communication with one of the computers.no dtcs were stored.there are a lot of complaints about this online as well.
The ignition on the car is loose and just through the weight of the key chain and by hitting a bump, the key can shift out of the "on" position, causing the car to turn off.this has happened on several occasions, typically on the highway - the car will completely shut off.fortunately, each time my wife was able to coast to the side of the road and restart the car.the dealership said that this is a common problem in this model year.the dangers of this condition are obvious.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the gears in the transmission began slipping.he had to exert great force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shut the engine off.he was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/17/09after all the failed attempts of fixing the vehicle, the consumer was told the body control module needed to be replaced. The power steering would go out occasionally. All of the gauges were acting erratically. Updated 11/18/09
Several incidents involving steering of 2005 cobalt 2-door.each incident occurred on the freeway while driving straight at 55 to 65 mph.front end of vehicle "jumped" side to side and steering wheel responded only with considerable effort.last occurrence was witnessed by highway patrol who escorted me from the freeway with lights flashing.eventually, dealer did replace entire steering mechanism (2006) and problem has not recurred.also have had to have braking system replaced as well as components related to the computer system.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries however, a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and ruled as destroyed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the crash had occurred. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the stalling or air bag failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt which i purchased new in 2005.tonight while driving home a 'power steering' message displayed on my dash at the same time that my power steering went out.i was able to pull off to the shoulder of the road and turned my car off.i turned my car back on thinking maybe it was just a glitch in my computer and it drove fine for another 5 miles then the message popped up again and again i lost power steering.i was able to pull into a nearby gas station to attempt to see if i was low of fluid but found out its electronic power steering.since i was only a few more miles from home i was able to, with hazards flashing, drive the rest of the way home having to stop once more to turn off and on my car to remove the warning and to re-engage my power steering. I've read online about multiple other cobalt owners having this same issue and i think it is deplorable of chevrolet to not have recalled this by now.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues.the consumer stated she experienced problems with the cruise control and clutch not working upon purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop 2-3 times.in july 2015, the vehicle stalled.
Upon attempting to turn the headlights on manually, because the automatic headlights come on a little later than i would like, almost all of the electronics on the interior of the vehicle come on.i say almost because the instrument cluster lighting does not respond to a manual request for the lighting systems to activate. The background of the cluster in this car is black, and when it starts to get dark out it makes it rather difficult to see. One would expect that when you turn the head lights on, and all of the interior lighting comes on, the instrument clusters back lighting to also come on. The car has been back to bobby layman chevrolet in columbus oh, 2 times for this issue, and basically the response of the service department its the way it is.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition key continued to get stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.rk
My car turns off in the middle of driving.three times i have been on 45 mph roads, and have 2 small kids. This isn't the only major issue my car. But first the digital display reads engine disabled or engine losing power then engine disabled and loses all function.there was a recall over a year ago for this model shutting off while driving supposedly due to weight on the key ring. After the dealer fixed it the issue stopped until 3 mnths ago. I can only go a block before the engine disables now, it progressively happened sooner and sooner.a friend who is old buddies with a diagnostics specialist introduced me and he was able to tell me exactly what was going on to fine details.i called the dealership to see about any recalls and relayed the info he'd given me and they down played it like they guy didn't know what he was talking about. The dealer thinks its a throttle or engine problem. The guy i know said the computer chip in the key likely got messed up possibly from having my cell phone next to it a lot, that the part in the ignition that reads the signal from the key is getting mixed info and signals the engine to shut down . He also said that once it happens, a loop is created to where every time i turn they key it starts the cycle over where everything is okay in the beginning but the info gets misread over n over which is why he said i should get a new key- and (i think this is what he said)to replace to whole ignition column so all parts involved would be new.he also gets his parts wholesale and is not trying to rip me off.next problem car burns oil!the last two times i had oil checked, nothing on the dipstick, i get it done every 3000miles.walmart made me sign a paper stating there was no oil on dipstick.gas line corroded, smell of gas throughout car, has whole piece replaced.these are serious why is chevrolet doing nothing bad business
I bought a new 2005 cobalt for my kid she have had several times where the car cut off while driving i put it in the shop several times but no fix paid tow truck, two times paid deduction on extended warranty to have it fix, final i trade it in so iam looking to get reinbuishment for the money i spend on a recall defected part yes you guys just atmited the problem exist but it don't remove your responsibility let me know who or where i should go or call thanks for your support
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have had problems with traction control light coming on and when it does the car won't shift properly (automatic), jumps and stutters and dies.also lose power steering.this has been happening off and on ever since i got the car 5+ years ago.i have had it back to the dealership i bought it at (dodge dealer) at least twice who took it to a chevy dealer and have had it to local chevy dealers multiple times and no one can capture any codes or fix it.now it thinks the key is in the ignition all the time and locks don't work properly even tho i had switch replaced on recall.searched internet and see many others have had this same problem and some said it was abs issue.why has there been no recall?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering returned to normal. The failure occurred on four occasions and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2011. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
2005 chevy cobaltpower steering goes out at random, car locks you inside, you have to go out the window, car dies while driving. These are all common problems with this car. Chevy does not make redesigned parts to replace its current stock of bad parts. Someone is going to get hurt, if chevy is not forced to take action.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition after several attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who took the components apart and indicated that a part was missing. The recall repair was not remedied correctly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,651.updated 9/12/14the consumer stated that there was no part missing. The housing cracked during removal of cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 02/05/2015* js
My wife's chevrolet cobalt was part of the power steering motor recall and received the repair on may 26, 2010.the car functioned normally until march 31 of 2013 when the cobalt, with only 17, 321 miles, was brought to the local chevrolet dealership after my wife experienced a failure of the power steering. Next i accompanied my wife to the parking lot where it had been parked and discovered that upon re-starting, the car functioned normally. The check engine light however was on. We took the car to the dealership on feb. 1, 2013 where the power steering problem and check engine light was discussed. The technicians indicated that they could find nothing wrong with the power steering, simply stating that, "'it works now!" on friday march 8, 2013, the power steering message appeared on the speedometer, a chime sounded,and the power steering went out. I managed to drive the car home and park it. The steering was very hard to operate, as the power steering was not functioning. If my wife had been driving, i seriously doubt whether she would have been able to control the car. During this same incident the engine ran extremely rough and almost died several times. This car simply is not safe. The recall repair was not successful suggesting that general motors had its dealers perform on the cobalt was not the correct one. (was it the most economical for g.m.?). Since that time we have driven less than 500 miles and it is now fourteen months later! we are afraid to drive this car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition module failed and caused the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice, who was unable to diagnose the failure both times. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) after the failure and was awaiting the parts needed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
While driving in town shortly after turning onto a 45 mph road my vehicle, automatic, started hesitating while shifting into the next gear. It would shift but not like normal. Brought it into a repair shop to have a diagnostic ran to be informed it is a failure to communicate with tcm. Code u0101 and also u2100. After doing research there has been multiple complaints about this. So first things first replaced the tcm with a new one at the dealership. After replacement the vehicle is still not shifting correctly.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
While driving through an intersection car shut off. This loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. I called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that i may be charged a diagnostic fee if i bring the car in for repair.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the tachometer gauges would fluctuate whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,550.
Vehicle wouldn't start. Like the battery was dead, wouldn't even try to turn over. Go to turn the key off and pop my trunk where the battery is located and i can not get my key to turn all the way back to the off position, as a result i cannot remove my key. The speedometer read 30mph even though the vehicle never started and wasn't moving. Non of the electronics were working so i was unable to pop my trunk. This has happened several times before and eventually the vehicle will start and when it does the battery light stays on and the dash reads; engine performance low. The transmission will surge as i am driving and i cannot go faster than 30mph. I have even had the car shut off completly while i was driving down the road. After anywhere between a few hours to a few weeks the vehicle will stop acting up and drive normal for a while. Agian the normal lasts anywhere between a few hours to a few months as well. The power stering also flashes on the dash and sometimes cuts compleatly out.
Power steering column and motor replaced for over 1,000 dollars also bushing. Engines stalls when pressing gas and brake pedal. Key wouldn't come out ignition and my car wouldn't stay in park. Had to pay a locksmith to remove the key. Headlights keep having to be adjusted. Wheel bearing and struts need to be replace but i don't have the money for all of these repairs for a 2005 vehicle. Its to many problems for such a newer vehicle. What is chevy going to do about this, how many more people have to die or get injured.
*please note...the incident date is approximate. We have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt sedan that was involved in the recall for the power steering motor intermittent power steering failure. We had never had a problem with the steering prior to the recall being performed. After the recall was performed, we began having trouble with intermittent power steering failure - plus additional failures. Upon start-up, we have experienced no power steering, and had to shut the vehicle off and retry numerous times before the power steering returns. In addition to loss of power steering, we have experienced the following electrical problems:traction control light illuminatingrandom clicking of the brake safety interlock relay / actuator (without touching the brake).check engine lighttransmission going into "limp mode"..."slamming" into gear when shifting from park - or improper shifting while driving.random dash gauge failurerandom failures of the "driver's information center" - flashing, etc.this was initially happening only upon start-up...but started happening while driving as well - nearly leading to an accident while my wife was driving on a busy urban street. She was fortunately able to drift into the turn lane and come to a stop to avoid a collision and likely serious injury to herself and others, as it was virtually uncontrollable.in addition to the loss of power steering (while driving), the transmission also went into "limp mode", causing very hard shifting and much difficulty in drivability. This has also happened while i was driving the vehicle. I am 6'3", 260lbs., and i was struggling to control the vehicle. I have also been in contact with other cobalt owners with the exact same set of "symptoms". It is clear that the motor replacement was not sufficient to repair the problem, and - in some cases - may be leading to further problems as in our case.this vehicle is very dangerous!
I was getting off an exit off the highwayand my car just shut off. Sometimes also when i'm driving the key if touched turns the car off while driving. No accident because people avoided me had there been an accident i would have been seriously hurt and i am afraid everytime i drive. Also to take out the key everytime i have to stick my finger in the hole under the steering wheel otherwise it stays stuck.
I have an 05 chevrolet cobalt i bought off an individual august 2016 at first the car drove perfectly no major problems that couldnt be fixed. As of may 2017 while driving 30 mph or 60 mph my guages jump for example will be driving 55 mph on a city street and the guage will jump down to 20 mph. As i am turning my steering locks have almost crashed multiple times (needs recall fixed) but to be clear it does not jump at all while stationary. Having to feel unsafe in any vehicle should be unacceptable by any means. This is my first gm car and having worked for gm im highly disappointed
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt.this vehicle is my families' only means of family transportation.also, i have very serious medical conditions, including a very high risk pregnancy.the vehicle is my only means of traveling to my doctors and hospitals.at random times my car has shut off while driving, and locked the keys in the ignition.after restarting the vehicle it has trouble staying in drive, and starts to slip into neutral periodically. The problems usually occur while i am driving on the interstate.i have taken the vehicle to the chevy dealership in town on more than one occasion to have the issue fixed.they have changed items within the steering column and told me the problem is fixed.yet, just today, the car shut off again.i cannot explain how important it is that i have a reliable mode of transportation to and from my doctors.i have explained that fact to the dealership, but still have the problem.if i am unable to make it to the doctor of hospital, my medical conditions can take my life, or my unborn child's.i need to have the problem fixed, before i go bankrupt paying for them to fix what they cannot seem to find.
Had the power steering recall done a while ago. Never had any problems before. Now my power steering failure msg will come on the dash, then the transmission will shift real hard, jerking everyone inside. Car will stall out when you come to a complete stop, but if you slow down and keep rolling, it will just stay in overdrive and takes forever to get back to speed. Car also never gets to operating temperature in the winter, according to the temp gauge. Had the temp sensor replaced, still no change, but i do have heat in the winter. Also at times my security light will come on then the car will shutdown while i'm going down the road. Other times it will take about 5 mins to get the car started. There will be other times the car chimes 4 times and nothing shows up, then other times the power steering msg will appear. I have only lost power steering about 5 times with this car since the recall was done, and never before. This is a known problem with these cars as i've been reading internet forums. This has been ongoing for the last 8-9 months.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and immediately burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/17/14*ljupdated 01/26/15.updated 06/2/2015
My 05 chevrolet cobalt has a power steering warning on dic when i start it (i had the power steering replace during recall). And then it acts crazy. More warning lights are turned on, check engine light, theft deterrent lights, warning chime etc. The speedometer and tachometer reads jump up and down. I can't accelerate it continuously. Noise can be heard sometimes. It will come to a sudden stop and then pick up speed again when i am driving. Imagine i was driving 70mph on a highway! this problem could be fatal and cause major damage.i have to restart several times to get rid of it. This happens twice a week at the very beginning and then more and more often. Sent it to the dealer but they were not able to locate the problem, simply saying the codes read modules not communicating. But they have no idea of what causes this problem. It's totally unacceptable as this is such a common problem for this model as far as i can see at online forum. Gm should really do something after hearing so many complaints on the same issue. It's extremely dangerous. Don't wait til a big price has been paid! big safety issue!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. The gauges on the instrument panel also displayed inaccurate readings whenever the failure occurred. The contact stated that she had to wait long periods of time before the steering wheel returned to normal functioning ability. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was common for the make and model. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that prior to the failures, the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
2005 cobalt door automatic.. Since june-july of 2006, the automobile has repeatedly been taken to 2 different dealerships for repair or correction during the warranty period. The would act as to stall, shaky, and hesitate while driving. Each time the dealer said they were unable to find or determine the problem. Now, that the warranty is out and the car has done the same problem (july 10. 2008) the dealership says there is a problem and they will have to look farther into it.. I knew this was going to happen, the moment its out of manufacture warranty, they can find a problem with it.
The 2005 chevy cobalt, as well as possibly every other model year cobalt has more problems than just the power steering motor failures.the speedometer no longer works in my vehicle, the low-fuel warning pops up no matter how much gas is in the car, the engine warning light illuminates, as well as the anti-theft light, battery light (the battery is brand new) and just about every light on the dashboard.though this isn't a big problem, the radio locks itself and cannot be used until the car is turned off and turned back on.the car struggles to get out of first gear and has stalled repeatedly at red lights and on ramps to the highway.i have had the power steering recall repair done twice and when i took the car back to the dealership in may because the power steering warning had popped up again and the power steering stopped working, they said it was not the power steering and they sent me home in my stalling, jumping car with no power steering.speaking to a chevy customer service representative, they told me to go have the car diagnosed (they did run a scan at the dealership and came up with codes u2107, u2100 and u2105) and that i should be responsible for the cost.i asked why they didn't suggest this at the dealership, and was never given an answer other than a repeated i should be held responsible and it's probably a bad ecm or bcm.the car is out of warranty and chevy offered 50% of the repair cost, but how is this a problem that i caused and should be responsible for at all?this car is incredibly unsafe to drive and i have read a number of similar complaints for this vehicle online.gm must be held responsible for their faulty vehicles.the power steering recall did not take care of everyone's problems and the customers should not be held responsible for the manufacturer's failure.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the consumer was informed the parts were not available.
Cobalt lost all power. While reaching for keys to try and restart cobalt, keys were not in ignition switch and must have fallen out. With no power to steering i kept my left hand on steering wheel and reached to the floor with right hand to try and find keys. At this point in the blink of an eye the car steering was un responsive and cobalt veered off the road to the right down through a half pipe shaped drainage ditch and did a roller coaster down then up in the air and then slammed back down to ground coming to a stop. In this roller coaster event i was tossed into the inside roof of the cobalt then with seat belt on pulled/slammed back down into seat on my lower spine then the seat broke loose from its position and slid forward slamming my left knee into the lower dashboard and broke the door where the trunk release is located. Police were called, report taken i was dispatched to hospital via ambulance.
I had been driving my 2005 chevy cobalt coupe yesterday for about an hour and a half when it just suddenly shut off. I had the cruise control on and was going about 80mph and i have about 27,000 miles on the car. I lost power steering and had to coast over to the side of the road. No warnling lights came on before hand. After i pulled the car over, i was able to restart it with no problems and it drove fine all the way home for another hour or so. I have seen many other complaints on this website similar to this one. Luckily there were no cars around and the road wasn't very busy but its disturbing to imagine what would have happened if that had not been the case. The car is going to be worked on tomorrow so i don't know what the dealer thinks is wrong with it yet.
The car engine would not shut off, the steering wheel would not lock, the ignition key was stuck and was unable to remove the ignition key even though the car was in "park."
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
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 10v073000 (steering), the power steering failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and several warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while driving, power steering failed. As a result, the steering became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to a repair shop or dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle should be taken for diagnostic. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 153,000.
The cobalt power steering randomly fails making it extremely difficult for the driver to steer. This has happened in many instances, with many peopleand should be considered very dangerous. You have to replace the entire steering column to fix the problem. There should be a recall.there is no warning before it happens and there is nothing you can do to prevent the problem. Dangerous.
Was stopped at a red light, after the light changed i proceeded to go and car stalled going about 15 mph. No warning lights were on dash, the car had no power, no lights, nothing.i was able to coast to side of road, put car in park, waited a minute and started up. Dealer has been unable to locate a problem with car, miles on car when problem started, 34k.
More than six months ago i was driving at approx 55mph when my car started to "jump".reminded me of someone learning to drive a standard.had car towed to dealership, no codes, did trans service, 1 qt low (approx $500 w/tow).problem cont randomly, could not afford to take to dealership for them to play guessing game.finally took in begin of jan for ck engine light, no code, sent home.few days later started acting up again.let me elaborate...it will "jump" when shifting especially into 2nd, ck engine light on, t/c light on, speedometer gage goes goofy and "power steering" appears, oh and ticking in shifter.we have also had issues with the power steering going out. On 1/15 it started acting up while on freeway took it straight to the dealer.they pulled code p0742 and decided to replace transmission valve body (approx$2000).picked up car on 1/19, next day eng light back on.husband took to dealer told it would go off.came back on beginning of this week.last night on way to school & back experienced worse case yet."jumping", ck engine, t/c an auto-theft lights on, ticking in shifter especially when breaking.when leaving school power steering wouldn't work, turned car off n on 3 times to get it to kick in.i do not feel that my car is safe to drive anymore.and with as many complaints as i have read today i do not understand why chevy/gm has not found a resolution for this yet or done a recall.will it take a fatality to get them to react???? (1/29/09 sk).
Car alarms power steering display comes on, car shakes, won't shift gears, was looked at , comp said lost connection to tmc trans modular control. While in motion
This happens to me on different occasions i when i park my car or stop driving i try to shut my car off and i cannot my key will be stuck in the ignition and still running for about up to 30 mins my last time this problem happened to me. My other problem i am having is i can start my car perfectly fine but i try to shift the gear from park to drive and i cannot its like its stuck i put my foot on the gas and try to shift it but all i hear is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel area sometimes i have to sit with the car running for about 15-20 mins until i can finally get the car in drive.
My 2005 chevy cobalt haspower steering issues since i bought it (11/09). The traction control light comes on and power steering comes on the message board. When this happens and i am driving it, it is very hard to control my steering and jerks when i accelerate and/or change gears. It also becomes a little harder to come to a compete stop. I took it to the dealer and they greased the wires thinking that it was a connection problem. It worked alright for about a month and a half but then the light flashed on again about 2 weeks ago and has flashed on randomly ever since. This seems to be an ongoing problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. A local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. The contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *dl
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the door locks would independently unlock and lock in a loop which causes the vehicle alarm to activate.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse gear. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the contact stated that the doors would lock and unlock independently. As a result, the contact was unable to get into or out of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the body control module, door locks, fuses, electronic door lock mechanism, and the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.
4/14/17 vehicle svc-ignition recall 14113 lock cylinder & key 13454 ignition switchthe vehicle was performing well prior to the recall service but now it appeared that the ignition was "stiff' to operate following the repair & the key seemed to periodically hang up when inserted.there was a random hesitation when making a u turn-as if the car briefly stalled out- no power, upon turning the wheel. Eve of 4/21/17, after being driven & parked on a city street for about an hr, the vehicle would not start although there was full battery power. The vehicle was secured & left to sit.morn of 4/22/17svc ctrwas notified.vehicle still wouldn't start, but, upon insertion of the key & initial crank, the car began experiencing sudden random clicks of the ignition switch, door locks engaging, dashboard panel flashing.upon removing the key & reinserting it, the key appeared to have deprogrammed & the anti theft light was activated. The key was removed & the car secured. Later, attempt to engage the ignition using the second new key & was unsuccessful-the key would not turn to off position but locked in acc mode position. Later, the vehicle was towed per dealer auth. The tow truck operator noted that the car battery appeared to have drained by their arrival, the key would not disengage from the ignition & the car would not come out of park.4/24/17 service found codes p0604 & p0606 control module ram failure + internal controller failure- dealer courtesy performed reprogramming, theft relearn & crank variation learn.the vehicle appeared to be operating normal after reprogramming & was set for customer pickup.the dealer svc ctr recommends replacement of the ecm if it reoccurs. There appears to be other vehicle owners that have experienced this ecm failure after having recall svc.contacted chevy cust assist ctr & initiated a case record. Case pending.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch that was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) failed and would need replacing a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. The vin was not available.
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering has gone out. When i am driving on the freeway the power steering light comes on and i am unable to control the steering since it fails. I have to pull over and restart my car in order to continue driving it. The more i drove it the worse it got! i drive no more than 2 minutes with my power steering light coming on and a 5 minute drive i would have to restart my car at least 5-6 times before getting to my destination. I feel like this is putting me in danger since i am not able to navigate the car properly. This shouldn't be happening! my car has been back and forth in the shop for 2 weeks now, and i don't know what to do.
The vehicle shuts off while running.i've stopped at stop lights and when i try to continue driving the car will shut totally off while in drive. The door locks are constantly running up and down and will not stay locked.many times i've come back to the car thinking it was locked to find it unlocked itself.the electrical problem has created a problem with brand new batteries.i've replaced it twice since purchasing the car in 2010.
2005 cobalt chevrolet power sterring goes out
My 2005 chevy cobalt has an electrical problem since i bought it in may of thisyear. The gauges go haywire and power steering comes across the screen and then my car jerks. When it first happened i could just shut the car off and wait awhile and start it back up and then be fine. Now when i start the car and let it warm up before i even drive it the screen says power steeringand gauges are going haywire again. Now my car just sits there and i can't drive it and still making payments. I went from a 1998 cavalier to this 2005 cobalt and have had nothing but problems with a newer vehicle. The chevy dealership told me i need a body control module.
My car is subject to the ignition switch recall.i do not feel safe driving the car until the ignition switch has been replaced. According to reports on abc news andarticle in the richmond, va times dispatchi can get a loaner car while awaiting the arrival of the new switch.the dealer (dominion chevrolet, richmond, va) doesn't know anything about providing a loaner car.called the gm hotline and they don't know about providing a loaner car either.
I was driving home for work last week when the t/c light came on, i pulled over and turned off the car, waited for a couple of minutes and then started finish driving home.on saturday, april 11, i had went to the store, on my way back from the store the t/c light came on and so did the brake light and another light then the car just shut down by itself.i waited for another few minutes and started the car up and went home.i called a chevy dealership and told them what had happened, they said as long as the light comes on, i am still ok to drive the car.i left the car alone on sunday, so monday morning april 13, 2015, i left the house early to head into work.not even 5 miles from my house it happened again and the car shut itself down.i had to call a tow truck to come and pick me up and take myself and my car to a mechanic.i am still waiting to see what is the problem and how much it is going to cost me this time.last year, i had a problem where my check engine light came on and the car shut down only to find that the piston throttle was causing the check engine light to come on and shut down.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice and was waiting for further notification. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel andthe vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and who made minor repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 miles. The current mileage was 13,252 miles. Updated 6/17/14
Driving 45 on a state road and my car just powered down. No previous issues.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving at speeds of 40 mph over a railroad track, the vehicle stalled without warning. Within a few seconds, the power steering warning light illuminated and flashed across the instrument panel. She was able to restart the vehicle moments later and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the power steering column due to electrical failures. The repairs were covered by her factory warranty. The repairs did not correct the failure and the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they replaced the power steering column a second time. The failure occurred again and the power steering column was replaced a third time. She also stated that most of the electrical components on the vehicle had failed; upon opening the driver's door, the horn would blow. The power locks would not operate, the electrical trunk release would not operate and the catalytic converter also failed. The catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. There were no additional power steering failures after the third repair, however the steering wheel would feel hard at times. There were no recalls for any of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehiclestalled and was able to be restarted, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,439. The vin was unavailable.
Power steering failure signal comes on after any length of time of driving, at any speed and on any pavement. The steering wheel locks up and the car has to be turned off and restarted in order for the steering to reset. Fuel injection failure. Key won't turn in ignition. Cd player picks and chooses when it will work.
I was driving down the road when my locks started popping in and out, my car started stalling out and losing power, and the power steering was going on and off. I took it in to the chevy dealership and they said it was the ignition switch. I just received my car back after it was fixed and the same problems are occurring still. I was going 60 mph when my car completely lost power. I have taken my car in other times for this problem with still no resolution.
Battery going dead constantly - key getting stuck in the ignition
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the lock mechanism failed. The contact mentioned that the doors were unable to be unlocked using the electronic key fob or manually. In addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was out of park. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000(electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000(air bags, electrical system)however, the failures persisted.additionally, the contact stated that he also had to replace the computer motor and two body control modules.the manufacturer was notified of the failures.the failure mileage was 91,496.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. The failure occurred several times. The contact stated that the part was not available for the repair under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle vin # instead of model/made/year of the car. The dealer told me i need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. Pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. However, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership,the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime i'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership.this is mfg defected problem, i should not have to paid to fix the steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign: 14e021000 (electrical) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs.the dealer replaced the necessary parts however, the contact stated that the check charger system and anti theft warning lights became illuminated after the recall repairs.the engine stalled multiple times and the door locks activated even when the vehicle was shut off. The failures were not present prior to the recall repairs.the manufacturer had not yet been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The approximate current mileage was 110,000. The vin was unavailable.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) but was made aware that parts were not available for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled, all dash board indicators blacked out and there was no power braking.no warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident.the vehicle was able to be restarted.the problem recurred on two other occasions.the manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealership.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who reset the electronic module, however the defect persisted.the windows would go down slow, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Updated 11/30/06.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph with a loss of power steering. The vehicle was able to continue in operation with caution. Additionally, the transmission slipped and the speedometer fluctuated and displayed inaccurate readings. The manufacturer was notified; the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The vin number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 72,000.
My dad bought me a used 2005 cobalt as my first car on may 2009 and power steering started toflash 2 days after i got the car. It went away, but it would come back onwhen it did, i felt the car some how pull or it felt heavy.i was driving out of my driveway when power steer flashed and the steeringwheel was rock solid i couldn't turn, i freaked and left the car outside i called my dad, went back out and barely drove it in. My dad came home from work, i took him out to show him, but the car seemed normal. It felt like i was pulling a million pounds. I'm scared of driving it, that it's just parked in the driveway we got it used with 8,000 miles on it, so we have no warranty, and i certainly don't have $2,000 to fix' it we need a recall. Now i'm driving it only to go 2 miles around my house!!! i often have to stop on the side of the road and re-start the car to unlock the steering wheel. By using this car, i am putting my life, and others in danger. Chevrolet has to do something about this, i thought that it was a simple fix, but when i found out how much it costi can't do it. I don't think it's fare to us as customers to have a car we cant even drive. Now, the power steering dosn't work, the needle that tells you the speed doesn't work!!! we really need a recall from chevy!!my dad bought the car with light transmission noise problems.the transmission was replaced . I don't have trans problems but the power steer has been there 2 days from getting it.
Powersteering and check engine light come on.there is then no powersteering and the car lurches forward as i accelerate.when stopping the car acts as though it is going to stall.the speedometer does not keep speed the needle just moves up and down.took car in to chevy dealer while still under warranty but they said they could not find problem.the car continues to do this just about every day and now is no longer under warranty.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.gm did replace the power steering motor, but i still do not have the power steering back.the service company told me that it was the power steering module that has gone bad and it is not covered by the recall or the warranty.it is causing my vehicle to jump and sputter.when this occurs i loose all my safety gauges like my speedometer, gas, etc.the vehicle even cuts off completely when i come to a stop at intersections. What do i do now? oh yeah, i even had the transmission worked to make sure it wasn't that either.
I was driving down the highway making a turn and my power steering went out it beeped at me and the dash displayed "power steering". When i restart my car its fine for a wile but then it dose it again and from what i can tellspeed, turning,rpms, temperature distance have nothing to do with it. I was ran off the road due to this with my wife and child in the car my daughter smacked her head on the window i tore something in my should just trying to steer.
My cobalt has been in repair the center at 2 different dealerships for a total of 17 visits.the air conditioner leaks excessively into the passenger floorboard.my headlight indicator comes on repeatedly, my temperature controls do not always work, my emergency brake light comes when the brake is not on, most recently my gauges have been quitting as i am driving and my left blinker has stopped working.my car has been in a shop for a total of over 60 days since i bought it in sept. 2005.i have contacted gm/chevrolet in an attempt to settle these problems and they will not assist me.my warranty will expire in less than 8000 miles.gm/chevrolet - manufacturer and dealerships- will not assist me.i am very unsatisfied with my purchase, gm delivered a defective car and they will not stand by their reputation.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure. We purchased this car a few months ago and it has begun to have major problems. The car is inside of the timeline for power train warranty, but is over miles. The power steering light comes on followed by complete power steering failure, engine stalling, rough shifting, strange movements of the speedometer needle, check engine light comes on. Power steering loss happens while driving and the engine has stalled while driving. The engine also stall when braking. This nearly caused an accident today and the situation is getting worse. My wife and i drive our 1 year old child in this car and my wife is pregnant. We cannot afford another vehicle and may not be able to repair this problem as numerous reports on the web indicate that this is a extremely common problem that is very expensive to fix. This problem happens several times each day.
I was driving and trying to get up to speed and all my dashboard gauges began to drop down to zero, as in it would not register any speed, rpms or anything.my turn signals do not work during that time either.this happens often and could be dangerous as in switching lanes, or trying to turn.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the instrument panel lights do not illuminate at all.the vehicle is currently at the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner.the current and failure mileages were 14,160. Updated 1/15/09 on rainy or foggy or overcast days, the instument panel light does not come on. The vehicle has black faced gauges which can not be read under those conditions. Updated 01/21/09.
Power steering fails in 2005 chevy cobalt. Speedometer quits working so odometer no longer registers. Daughter was driving vehicle when steering quit. This almost created a major accident. Took car to mechanic and he says the computer won't give out any input.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
My daughter was driving her 2005 cobalt on a us route with a speed limit of 55.this road is very hilly and curvy.she was going up a hill and was approaching a curve, so she took her foot of the gas. Suddenly, the car shut down.she lost power, power steering, everything.she managed to steer the car to the brim of the road.the key was still on.she turned the key off, then back on.the only thing she noticed different on her gauges, was the coolant read 223, it normally runs 184-196.she had no cell phone service, so she started the car and drove to her grandmother's.every time the car shifted gears (an automatic), it jerked and lurched.she was scared to death.i contacted the gm dealer where we purchased it and took it right over, driving very slow.they were unable to reproduce this, and nothing showed up on the computer.i contacted gm who feel that if they can't find anything, they can't fix it.i am scared to drive this car myself, let alone let my daughter drive it.i began researching on this site, and have found twelve other cases, listed under electrical system-ignition, ignition switch ,electrical system defects, and even under engine & engine cooling.they all did not show any thing on the computer diagnostics, the cars just shut off on them at various speeds.so far no one appears to have been injured, but what if you're going 65 mph on an expressway with a semi next to you and this happens?
Dt*:the contact stated without warning the engine stalled while driving 45 mph.the vehicle would not restart.the vehicle was towed to the dealership.the dealership determined there was a short in the ignition system causing the injection fuse to blow.the wiring was repaired.updated 3/20/2006 -
Two months ago, when i put my car in park, i wasn't able to get my key out of the ignition.i'm worried that my car is going to roll down a hill and hit something or someone. Also two days ago, my power steering went out when i was driving on the interstate. Thankfully i was going straight when this happened.as soon as i turn off my car and turn it back on, the power steering is fine, but if i go a mile or two, all of a sudden it goes out. Very very unsafe especially since i have a 2 year old with me. This is very unsafe for everyone!!! both issues could resolve in a huge crash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing has been fixed because i have been reading on recalls and i hope i can get this fixed before someone gets injured!
Key will not remove from ignition my daughter got stranded told was a very common problem with 2005 chevy cobalt dealer said 500.00 to fix should be recall for this problem.
The key is stuck in the ignition.
Dt:bought a new 2005 chevrolet cobalt in march.since thenit has been in the repairshop 5 times.while driving 40 mphdashboard panel lights came on and then suddenly the engine died.when this occurred the key was in the ignition in the start position.dealer said it was designed for women so they may start the car easily.the ignition was designed to stop the engine if the key or ignition were touched while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer said chevrolet designed it this way.the secondopinion from the dealer was simply there was nothing wrong.when the engine shut down there wasa loss of brake power along with everything electrical.they did a diagnostic check which showed nothing.there was a recall service performed on the vehicle, but that was on the air conditioner.there was some sort of reprogramming work done.consumer did not know what was wrong with vehicle.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition sporadically.the gear shifter could not recognize the key, allowing the gear to move at any time. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 30,500.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt coop. The contact was driving 25 mph over the train tracks when the vehicle shut off completely and coasted to the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle drove it to a dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was nothing wrong with it. Eight weeks later the contact was driving 45 mph and tried to switch lanes and the vehicle did not respond when he turned the steering wheel. The steering wheel and the vehicle eventually began to respond normally. The contact took it back to the dealer who was irate and stated that they would not fix the vehicle. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer three months after he purchasedit. The manufacturer was contacted in 2005 and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 3000. The current mileage was unknown. According to the invoice, the vehicle has a low torque ignition cylinder. Updated 09/21/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the engine turned completely off.there were no prior warning indicators.the mph was unknown.the dealer replaced the ignition switch, however; the failure continued.the current mileage was 15,804.the failure mileage was 15,700.
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. Theignition shuts off while driving. This occurred several times at various speeds. Also, itoccurred a couple of times while trying to tilt the steering wheel or while just driving and not trying to adjust the steering wheel. The dealership was as stunned as the consumer that gm will not do anything to correct this problem. The manufacturer said that one could put a slot in the key hole to make it smaller to correct the problem. This procedure has not been correctly done to consumer'svehicle it was just in the works to see if this would be a possibility to fix. The consumer has been having this problem sincemarch 2005, and the vehicle was purchased in february 2005.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition after several attempts.the shifter was placed in the park position.when the ignition key release control button was engaged, the key suddenly released.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unable to be entered into the system.the failure and current mileages were 91,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key became stuck inside of the ignition. The dealer advised the contact that the key cylinder needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 47000.
2005 chevy cobalt...the key gets stuck in the ignition. No matter what you do, it will not come out. I looked on line and i cannot get over how many people have problems with that and the compressor going out. Chevy needs to own up to their defects. I paid over $200 to have this fixed.
2005 chevy cobalt issues with the ignition module and stalling. Consumer states that the ignition module is defective causing the vehicle to stall.the consumer stated the ignition lock cylinder would bind, which made it difficult to turn. The dealer replaced the shifter assembly, however the problem continued.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and that the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Ignition key cannot be removed without using the release button in the hole under the column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to start the engine and shut the engine off, but the key would have to remain in the ignition.the vehicle was shifted into park and the contact attempted to wiggle the key several times but to no avail. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that every time the vehicle is turned off, the key will not come out of the ignition. It is extremely difficult toget the key out. After a few times of jiggling it the key it will finally come out. This has occurred a total of 5 times. The dealer has not been contacted about this failure. There have been no repairs done to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 49000 and current mileage is 49086. Updated 03/12/10. *ljupdated 07/12/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to remove the key from the ignition and informed the contact that his vehicle had a transmission problem that was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 900.
My 2005 chevy cobalt sedan randomly shuts off while driving.so far it has happened about6 times.the first time was a few months ago.i was driving at a speed of about 30mph making a left turn crossing a very busy lane of oncoming traffic when the car just shut off.the radio was still on but if i pressed on the gas, nothing.i had to put the car in park, shut off the ignition and then restart it.it immediately started back up. I called the dealership right away and was told that because no warning lights came on they wouldn't be able to trace the problem and hopefully it was a one time thing.well then about a month later it happened again. The dealership told me to wait about a week and call back, well within a week it happened again so i called and told them i was bringing it to them.when i brought the car in they installed a flight recorder and sent me on my way.about a week later the car shut off again so i pressed the button on the flight recorder and brought it back to the dealership.the mechanics informed me that the flight recorder did not work because they forgot to put something else on my car at the time of the installation in order to make the recorder work and wanted me to bring the car back to havethe recorder re-installed.i refused and told them i would bring the car back but they needed to keep it until they figured out the problem.on my way back to the dealership the car shut off again while going 65mph on the highway.the dealership had the car for about a week and claimed it was fixed for sure.they said they found the problem and replaced the ignition switch and power train relay.well i have now had my car back for two weeks and as of last night it happened again.i called the dealership and told them to have the car towed because i refuse to drive it.at this point i do not want the car and have no faith in them repairing it.the car should be recalled before there is a fatality.
The shifter assembly on our 2005 chevy cobalt broke. My husband was suddenly unable to fully disengage the shifter, so that the key could be taken out of the ignition and the car fully turned off. Because the key could not be taken out, it created a serious draw on the battery strength of the car and caused it to die. The next day my husband tried calling customer service at gm corporate, who refused to look at our problem (the second time this problem had occurred in our car in the 4 years/52,000 miles we had owned the car. They refused to help or even discuss our problem, not seeing it as an issue at all. They refused to recognize the research my husband found online of owners of the same make/model year and customer service was rude and refused us allowance to speak with a supervisor.
For about three months my key would get stuck in the ignition. I would have to play with the shifter by moving it back and forth to get the key to come out. Well about two weeks ago the shifter broke and i was not able to get the key out at all. I looked this problem up on the internet and to my surprise found it to be a very common problem with the cobalt. I now have to push the release button to get my key out.
Key ignition locks up, can't get the key out, have to play and play with it until it unlocks, oh and the radio locks up periodically too.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition after several attempts. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who took the components apart and indicated that a part was missing. The recall repair was not remedied correctly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,651.updated 9/12/14the consumer stated that there was no part missing. The housing cracked during removal of cylinder. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 02/05/2015* js
There is no accident incident in this report.i did receive the cobalt notice about the "key in the ignition switch may move out of the 'run' position" letter and i feel i should report another problem with the ignition switch that may also be a safety issue.however, i have not experienced any adverse impact of the condition i am about to describe below.i am reporting this because it might be an issue for others and that hopefully may be fixed by the latest cobalt ignition switch recall.for a couple years i have noticed that after i start the cobalt and let the key move back to the run position that i can remove the key completely from the ignition switch and put the key in my pocket and the car continues to run.i have only done this while the car is not moving.i noticed that the steering wheel does not lock up in this case, so theoretically i could drive and steer the car while it is moving on the road without a problem.however, i don't want to test that possibility, because the thought is scary.so if this information can help others avoid an accident when the ignition switched is replaced, this report will be worthwhile.i am now driving the cobalt without any attachments to the ignition key and am waiting to bring the car in for the ignition and power steering recall.i am expecting that the replacement ignition switch will also fix the problem of being able to remove the ignition key in the switch when it was in the in the run position.if you want me to send you a picture of the key removed from the ignition switch while the tachometer shows that the engine is running, let me know.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to turn the vehicle off, the key would not come out of the ignition. The gear shaft would not go in park and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and was advised this was a known problem and had happened several times. The contact was advised to pay $397 for the repair. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised the problem had happened several times. The contact filed a complaint and received a call from the manufacturer who closed the case. No further assistance was given by the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure miles were 50000. The vin was not available.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
Went out to warm up my car, as i do every morning. The car would not start. When we got it started , it sounded like a go kart or 4 wheeler putting. Decided to drive it to dealer and had my husband follow. It made it about 5 miles and started smoking and sparks were coming from the exhaust. It died and wouldn't start back. We had to call in a tow truck to take it to a dealer. The dealer just informed me that it is an ignition module. We will see if that fixes the problem. This car had problems since the day i got it. When i got home with it in august 2005, the trunk ajar light stayed on even though the trunk was not open. Took it in to a shop and they replaced a computer, which immediately burnt out while there. I had to wait an additional week for them to get another one in. About may of 2006 the car was leaking from the air vents and the passenger dashboard. Took it in and the problem seemed to be fixed for a while. May of 2007 i had the same problem and took it to another chevy dealership the problem seemed to be fixed for only 2 days. It still leaks to this day and i get condensation on the dashboard when it s hot enough. My radio has shorted out twice from this problem. My trunk constantly makes weird tapping noises and when people are in my car, they think someone is in the trunk. My car is now at the third local dealership on about its 6 + visit. I see other people with the same complaints as myself, and wonder why we are all paying out of pocket for things that should apparently be recalls. My gauges also work by themselves, when the car is off and keys are removed. The dealers claim this never happens in their view. I am very dissatisfied with my purchase and would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mainly because of the lack of concern from the chevy dealers to fix the solutions for myself and others that i have read about.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When the contact started the vehicle he noticed that the it began to stall and suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that gasoline was pouring into the engine and that the ignition control module needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 64000.
The ignition holding the starter key is too lose.on three occasions simply brushing the key chain with my leg was enough to turn the car off causing loss of power to the car.the auto dealer said that there is nothing they can do to decrease this danger.
I replaced ignition switch as per procedures for recall and have not received reimbursement as promised.
Dt*:the contact stated the ignition switch would not turn, the airbag light illuminated and the turn signal failed.the dealership repaired the problems but they reoccurred.the manufacturer was alerted.
Well driving to dinner for my birthday and going around a curve, i hit a pothole that i could not avoid without crossing the center line of the road into oncoming traffic causing my ignition switch to turn from the on position to the off position, much like the most recent recall states. Though i was able to safely get the car to come to rest on the shoulder of the road, i am still extremely nervous that it will happen again and i am also very, very disappointed to hear that this has been a known issue since the car was released. This is the third recall on this car since i have owned it, and i am far less than impressed with the vehicle. This vehicle is truly a death trap, much like others have stated. My greatest fear is that someone in my family will be driving my car and not return, all because of this giant mess created by gm. It is very depressing to know that i am still paying on an extremely faulty vehicle, in which these issues were known about long before i had actually purchased the vehicle. I would like something done about this, something more than just a "simple" fix (like all the other recalls with this death trap were said to be). It is one thing after another with this car, and though something serious has yet to happen to me, i am concerned for the future of others and myself.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the module control and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the parts to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Dt:the consumer stated that he heard a snapping noise in steering column and could feel it in the steering wheel.this happened all of the time and would occur with no warning.the steering column shaft was replaced.the ignition switch was replaced because of the flashing that held the tumbler and the s had collapsed.the manufacturer told the dealer not to replace the steering column shaft but the dealer made the repairs because they had already ordered the part.(12/01/05)after the column was replaced, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice.the wheel cover did not have enough rings to hold the rims tight and would rattle when going over light bumps, the vehicle pulled to the right and the passenger side front pillar was loose.*sc
Dt*:the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle the key would not turn in the ignition nor could it be removed.also the gear shifter would not move out of park.the dealer replaced the ignition switch and the steering column in january, however the problem has reoccurred.
2005 cobalt has a defective ignition switch which creates hazardous driving conditions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer. All they did was remove an extra key ring from the key chain and advised the owner to watch his knee position while driving.the dealer knows of the problem but doesn't know what to do to fix it.the driver's side power window stooped working due to a faulty window motor.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and the key released from the ignition switch while in drive mode. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
Ihave a 2005 chevy cobalt with less that 30k miles i was driving home from workwhen my car just shut off no hazard lights turn signals brakes steering no power at alli could have been killed in alltraffic because there was no way of signaling. It took three tries to get it started again there was no warningcheck engine light never came on i immediately took it to the dealership because this was the second time it has happened to me i had this problem last year also gm never had a recallthey just put a plastic piece around the ignition and said it was fixed i told my dealer that there was a bulletin out about this and i asked them why there was no recall to replace the ignition switch after this second incident gm wanted to put a magnetic device in to keep the key from moving in the ignition any they placed a piece of plastic in my actual key i called gm and placed a formal complaint because this is a serious safety concern people are going to be hurt or killed if they get involved in a rear end collision or have no way of pulling off roadway spoke to my service manager and dealership replacedignition switch there has never been a recall on this i do not trust that it will not happen again i am afraid to drive this car this is not the only problem i have had with this car the fan blower the shift on the floor the sunroof switchkeeps falling out of the roof the window motors have burned out my interior paint and door handles were peeling after the first yeari don't blame my service department because they have fixed the car the way gm told them to i feel very unsafe in this car why should i have to wait until he ignition shuts off a third time this could be my last ifwhat is gm doing about this? are they going to do a recall? what else has to happen to me before they take this seriously? i am extremely dissatisfied with this car and i do not want it anymore.* 12/12/07the dealer stated driver side rear power window was inoperable. Updated 12/12/07
2005 chevrolet cobalt experienced problems with total loss of the electrical system and the vehicle stalling.***no answer required***. *mr the dealership discovered the key ring had a slightly larger link from the key to the opener gadget.when the mechanics knee hit the bottom of the opener gadget it caused the ignition switch to shut off.also below the ignition switch was a piece of rubber to the column. The piece caused the key ring not to move and the ignition switch instantly turned off.the consumer stated the ignition switch was poorly installed.even with the slightest touch the vehicle will shut off while in motion.
I just had my recalled ignition switch changed with the new ignition switch. However, it is causing new problems. I am having problems shutting off my car. Sometimes the ignition switch gets stuck and i can not move my key to turn off the car. It is scary when you can not move your key and turn off your car. I went back to the dealer and they changed the keys and adjusted the ignition switch but it is still causing problems. When it gets stuck i have to constantly jiggle the key and sometimes it takes over 20 minutes to get it unstuck and to turn off my car. I am very disappointed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because he heard a noise coming from the steering column.the dealer stated that a new steering column was needed.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 34,950. Updated 05/27/09an ignition switch was needed as well. Updated 05/29/09
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While pulling into a parking spot the contact took the key out the ignition.the vehicle remained on until the contact depressed the brake pedal and putthe vehicle in first gear.the vehicle was still engaged after putting the key back into the ignition.several times the vehicle would not start instead it stalled.the contact did inform an authorized dealer and they installed a new ignition switch at the contacts expense. The contact was concerned since she has only owned the vehicle for one month. The failure mileage was 79200 and the current mileage was 80129.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was able to be restarted after thirty minutes and resumed normal operation. The failure occurred on five different occasions. The dealer stated that the cpu was faulty and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 14,500.
While driving my 2005 cobalt it stalls out with no warning. The radio flashes locked across the screen, just as the car is about to shut off. I have taken the car back to the dealership on three different occasions, and they keep telling me they can't find the problem. This has happened probably 15 times or more since i leased the car back in july. I'm really afraid that this might cause an accident. At this time, i am going through the process to have general motors by the car back.
We purchased our 2005 chevrolet cobalt in mid december.in the middle of january we noticed that the air conditioner was not blowing cold air.dealership replaced the air conditioner compression valve.approximately one week later the vehicle began to display the "check engine" light and read "power less reduced" then ,we began to have difficulty accelerating.the gas pedal became stiff.the dealearship replaced the air conditioner compression valve once again.again the problem surfaced about a week later.the same part was replaced once again ,and an appointment was made for the following tuesday to drop the vehicle off for further investigation. Dealership discovered a faulty wiring harness causing the problem.we were then told that this was an engineering problem with the vehicle.proceedings are underway to replace the vehicle with another car.
First it was the engine stall due to faulty fuse box which they fixed. Then there was the sun roof cap which fell of twice and they attempted to fix four (4) times. Both which are under the cobalts tsbs i think. Now it's the ses light with a p0171 dtc code or the air fuel mixture is off. I took it in three (3) times and on the final one they said they have no solution and they cant do anything about it. It is currently under investigation by gm not only in the 2005-2006 chevy cobalt, the 2005-2006 pontiac pursuit, and the 2005-2006 saturn ion. All which have the 2.2l ecotec l61 engine. It troubles me that they say they cant do anything about it and to just keep bringing it in when light comes on. That is truly a pathetic answer to this problem. They are costing me time and money and this is no way to run a business. This is clearly an issue they cant solve and that is affecting 3 different cars. There was nothing done to fix the defect except turn off the check engine light, no other repairs have developed for this defect in gm's vehicles.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
Started out with the modulator going out one week after i had my car. Now every week my wipers quit working and the fuses have to be replaced. I have seen sparks come from the fuse panel and i am worried about a fire. I am to take it to the shop on monday. That's as soon as i can get in. This should not be happening. This was my first new car and i have heard nothing but horror stories since i bought it. I haven't met a happy cobalt owner. And i can't wait to get rid of it. The incident date is not accurate because it is happening every week.
Severe steering and braking problems.mechanics can't find problem.a lot of times, on the highway or at speeds greater than 40 mph thesteering starts to shudder and make a machine gun noise with each rattle.the rattling slows down as the speed slows down.there have been times wherei had to pull over because it felt like a flat tire, only to get out of the car and inspect the car and see that the tireswere fine.the problem goes away after shutting the car off and restarting it.when braking while going at speeds 40 mph or higher the brake gets soft and mushy feeling, and doesn't appear to slow the car down enough, and the shudder starts in the steering wheel again with the rat-a-tat sound for every shudder.i brought this carto dealerseveral times,and the mechanics could notget the car to do the same for them.the last time, one of the staff members mentioned that there may be a problem with the electronic steering/suspension system ,and that gm was trying to figure it out.recently, i tookthe car in for a brake check at another shop - the mechanic said the brakeswere fine, nothing' was wrong with them, but the car still didits shuddering.i' had two front end alignments, and rotation of wheels, still the same problem.i feel that one of these days the shuddering is going to cause a potentially fatal problem, when the brakes, steering or suspension go out.i also noticed on 6 different occasions that the brake light cameon just for a second.it's never stayed on, and it didn't come on during the shuddering moments.the car stalled a couple times, but they wereso far and few between.the back light ondashwashard to read when headlightswereautomatically on during the day.
I went to crank my vehicle then proceeded to put it into drive to take off, but i had no power nothing. Turned my key over to recrank and it crank with no problem. This time allowing me to take off and drive. Now if i have the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position it sputters for atleast 50 to 60 secs before cranking.
Power steering gave out while driving.
The traction control system light on my chevrolet cobalt 2005 stays on and does not turn off until i shut off the engine.the check engine light also stays on as well at the same time the traction control system light is on, so not sure if these two issues are related.i also notice that the vehicle jerks periodically when i am on the road and there is rough shifting of gears.
I was driving alongi-20 when the power steering light came on and the power steering just gave out.thank god i was able to pull to the side, turned the car off started it up, the light went out.now as soon as i turn the car on it automatically comes on and the power steering is terrible.the car is, of course, out of warranty.talked to dealer and was told they only had 1 car brought in with this problem and it was costly.
I have had problems with traction control light coming on and when it does the car won't shift properly (automatic), jumps and stutters and dies.also lose power steering.this has been happening off and on ever since i got the car 5+ years ago.i have had it back to the dealership i bought it at (dodge dealer) at least twice who took it to a chevy dealer and have had it to local chevy dealers multiple times and no one can capture any codes or fix it.now it thinks the key is in the ignition all the time and locks don't work properly even tho i had switch replaced on recall.searched internet and see many others have had this same problem and some said it was abs issue.why has there been no recall?
I simply lost the ability to steer my car, all it does is click when i turn the steering wheel, luckily i was close to home and slowly edged to the front of my home.
I was driving around 55 mph in traffic. I heard a chime and the display on the dash said power steering disabled, the orange indicator for traction control disabled illuminated, the tachometer jumped around and the transmission shifted extremely hard into gear.i struggled to pull over to the shoulder and the car slammed into park.i shut the car off and back on.it still shifted hard so i let it stay off for five minute. After that the car was fine.as an experienced mechanic it felt like the car lost communication with one of the computers.no dtcs were stored.there are a lot of complaints about this online as well.
The first time it happened, was at interstate speeds.(60 to 70mph) the second, was in city stop and go traffic.the third was backing out of my driveway after a 5 minute idle.the fourth was when my last mechanic was test driving it because he thought he'd fixed it.dash lights blink on and off, all warning lights come on, engine cooling fans stop operating, transmission hunts for what gear it should be in; resulting in the transmission self destructing.engine management, other than the cooling fans, seems to be unaffected. I've replaced 4 tcm's so far; as all mechanics say that is the problem.it works for a few days or a week, then the same problem manifest.this seems to be a problem with quite a few gm vehicles.
My elderly parents purchased this car new from a chevy dealership in palm harbor, fl.they took the car in numerous time for the car seizing up while driving and power steering problems shortly after their purchase. The starter would turn off,the power steering would go out, and they often complained about the car stopping in the middle of driving. There were very few miles on the car when this happened since they purchased the vehicle new in 2005. They took the car in for repair for such problems but were told by the dealership that nothing wrong.they sold the car to me, their daughter, because they had gotten to old to drive and they were too scared to drive the vehicle.i purchased the car from them in apx. 2010 and it had apx 9000 miles.since the purchase of the car i have had the same problem numerous times.i have taken the car into the chevy dealership for service several time in chapel hill, nc.they insist that they could not get the problem to repeat.when the power steering goes out, the ignition switch turns off thus turning off the car, and the stalling while driving is very scary to say the least.the most recent receipt from chevroletfor this problem isfrom 8/14/2013 with 42950 miles on the car.again they said they could not get the problem to repeat.the most recent time it happened was about 2 weeks ago.i replaced the electrical power steering fuse and it has been not indicating that problem.the start still turns off while driving.i think chevrolet has know this was a problem with the chevy cobalt since 2005 and didn't want to do anything about it. $500 toward a new car..,.certainly not enough to want to make me purchase a chevy any time soon.if they can fix the car it would be greatly appreciated.
Suspension is really bad.
I know about the recall for 2005 chevrolet cobalt, my can has turned off while driving & i have had problems starting my vehicle.,the steering wheel ignition system 'is the problem' my vehicle does not start anymore at all !!please schedual an appointment at the nearest dealer that can repair the recalled parts? near 95838 sacramento,ca.i believe that my life has been endangered several times because of the defective recalled parts !! " yes" i am very upset" !! my vehicle has stopped running on both city & freeways.
Power steering keeps going in and out.
While in drive, the vehicle made a buzzing sound like electrical wires being fried, and then completely shut off.there were no brakes and no steering ability- the car was completely lifeless, no ability to control it at all, stranded in the middle of a street.
In the beginning of october i was driving to work and a warning light came on and power steering was on my message display.my car then began to buck everytime it was to shift from one gear to another and when would slow down to stop it would act like it was going to stall out.i had it towed to the dealer they said it was the body control module and fixed the problem.not even a month later the same thing happened.i took it in to the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it.2 weeks later it happened again.i drove it right to the dealer and kept the car running and had a mechanic drive the car to show them the problem.it is now in the shop today 12/1/09.
Vehicle loses power steering use after driving for a few minutes causing steering to become very difficult especially at lower speeds causing the possibility of a vehicle collision which is very unsafe and chevrolet nor general motors wants to do anything about it, i urge you please do not purchase a general motors vehicle as once again they have shown they do not care about the lives of there customers
Power steeringstopped working along with thousands of other cobalt owners. I haven't replaced it yet. After reading other forums the car is doomed to do it again. I have had the standards factory cd player replaced 4 times. First at 12k miles, finally last time at 60k. The key becomes locked in the ignition daily. I have to reach a finger in the whole underneath the steering column to hit the key release button. Just a poorly made car and everything goes out right after the warranty.
We purchased a used 2005 cobalt and have had this issue with the power steering going out on numerous occasions.each time the car was taken in they would say they couldn't find the problem and would return the car to us unrepaired as it would do the same thing again and again and on one occasion it almost resulted in a severe accident while my wife and daughter were turning through an intersection and the steering went out.thank god the other drivers were alert and a near and possibly fatal accident was avoided.they tell us it can be fixed but now that it's out of factory and somehow even extended warranty they had us purchase that was supposed to last until we paid it off have expired they want us to now pay for the repairs and even $100 to even look at the car.we got a report that this car had issues from day one and were never told but received it later from gm indicating the car had a some problems and was sold to our dealership at a gm auction.we feel stuck with this car and trusting in god each day that the problem won't occur and cause loss of life to anyone.please make gm recall and repair these cobalts so that loss of life or limb isn't a result at anytime. This occurs quit often and should be addressed.
The car will lose power, like it is shifting down, transmission slipping, and either start to stall or will stall. Sometimes, if it has run for a long time the problem temporarily goes away. Not safe to drive however and 3 mechanics have attempted to repair with no success.
Made left turn and my airbag went off. Mechanic said that the clock spring shorted out internally in the coil and deployed the airbag. Gm has not contacted me over this matter and have been trying to get them to reimburse me for since 2010.
2005 chevy cobalt-stalls without warning, upon braking, stopping or backing, car will go dead and sometimes unable to re start.complained to serv dept several time but they say they cant find a problem.thousands on line with same complaint.almost hit by train, and other vehicles due to the stalling.
Power steering stop working all the time.
Takata recall the problems i'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. It locks me out and when i put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that i'm able to get the key out of the switch is if i jump it off. I was at home when it happened parked.
While driving home the chevrolet cobalt (which we've only had for two weeks) engine shut off,luckily we were in the neighborhood going slow when this happened. I started the car up again and pressed on the gas but it would not go forward, now only the reverse works.
On saturday march 29th 2014 i had my recall fixed on the power steering at ryan chevorlet here in minot nd. I get it fixed and parked my car at home until monday april 1st i am driving down the highway and come to a stop light then i began to hear a clicking noise in my dashboard then a notification pops up for my traction control. As i start to move my speedometer is moving from 10 to 20 but im barely going 5. My rpm's are going up also then a notification for my power steering comes up then im worried. I get to my destination and my power steering goes out and i can not turn the vehicle and it shuts completely off. I try to turn it on and it turns over just doesn't start. I call the chevy dealer here and they say they will take a look at it. They had my vehicle for a while just to tell me my car needed gas. Does this make sense or am i being fooled? i have research this issue and it seems like it has happened before to other people. Could someone help me?
I was driving down the road and for no reason my chevy cobalt theft lock came on (abs) light started flashing and tractions control light came on indicating that the traction control was off then in my dash board it said power steering failure then it was rough idling and fuel goes up and down then it gives rough gears this is the second time it has happened driving down the road this is not safe
On 6/22/14, i was coming home from philadelphia and while on the brunswick highway, my 2005 chevy cobalt's dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off and i had to pull over 4 times off the highway. My odometer didn't work either. This also made my transmission jerk and slip. It was so bad that when it was switching gears, it was making my entire car shake. I was afraid for my life. I nearly crashed into a semi-truck because my brakes and power steering didn't work. Also, i couldn't go below 65mph on the highway because the transmission was slipping. I made it home but i was still shocked and scared.the next day i took it to the dealership to get it looked at. I thought it was the recall problem with the ignition but they couldn't find what the main cause was. They said it wasn't ignition but some sort of computer glitch. All they did was reset the computer and recommended me to buy anew car battery. I got the new battery and every was fine.on 7/714, the same issue happened again but worse. It happened while my car was parked and again the dashboard lit up. Everything went off again, i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off. It took me 6 times restarting the car for the dashboard to be cleared, and then 5 minutes again, the car chimed, and i lost my power steering, traction control, abs and the odometer didn't work again. I nearly crashed again too. I took it again to the the dealership. On 7/8/14, they told me they replaced the recalled ignition switch, but they still couldn't find the root of the cause of the major electrical issue in my car. They did say my car isn't safe to drive on the road. They asked me to leave it for a couple of days to see if they can find the problem.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2 engine. It started sept 8th 2009 my power steering in my car failed causing me to strain to turn the wheel. I made it with mild damage to my car. I replaced my steering column but the problem still exists. The car jumps like it doesn't know what gear to shift into causing the car to jump and be almost impossible to turn.
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 monthsabout 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 openbut the bahamasoffice closed from covid-19. Stillhave to wait on a response.*dt
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle was able to resume normal function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and caused internal damage to the engine. As a result, the engine required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
After starting the cobalt or even if i am driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the t/c lights, brake lights, power steering lights all light up on the dash. The speedometer and rpm gauges start going crazy. The radio will also go in and out. Usually on the interstate, the car will continue to drive, which is very scary. But if i am in town or slowing down to stop, the car will cut off. Then after i crank it again and start to move, the transmission changes gears really rough and feels like it is going to fall out. The only thing i have found to fix this (after weeks at different dealerships) is to turn the car off and flip the key on and off several(20 plus) times.
While driving on the street my car signaledreduced power, then engine disabled. Car slowed down to about 10 miles an hour, could not accelerate. Had to pull the car over, and turn the car off.waited about five minutes and restarted my car. This happens about three times daily, and i was told by chevrolet and gm that it's a common issue with chevrolet cobalts between the years 2005 and 2009 but this is not on recall. Today my car stalled five times and my bumper was hit by another car. I've been calling chevrolet for the past two weeks and trying to see what can be done about my car as it is the only issue.
While driving, the check engine light came on and the information display on the dashboard flashed "power steering."the car began shifting in and out of gear.the shifts are very rough and cause the car to jerk.there is also a rapid clicking sound that comes from the area of the gear selector.the code for the check engine light relates to the transmission control module.
On june 18, 2014 while driving 45 miles per hour i suddenly lost power steering in the vehicle and the engine kept cutting out like it was going to shut off.i pulled into a store parking lot and the shifter would not work properly when trying to get it into park.power steering light, engine light and several other lights appeared on my dashboard..i called the dealership on june 18, 2014 to notify them of my power steering going out and the other issues described above.they told me parts were still not available.i did receive a call back that they did in fact have the part and to bring in the vehicle on june 19, 2014.my husband drove the vehicle 35 miles to the dealership with no power steering, the engine wanted to die every time he came to a stop and acted erratically the whole drive there.according to the invoice received the dealership mileage on my vehicle was 114, 340 and they performed recall 10023 v220 removed and replaced power steering motor with motor kit 1 19257875 motor kit.on june 20, 2014 the car was driven 320 miles.on june 21, 2014 i had no power steering.on june 23, 2014 i had to have a wrecker service tow my vehicle back to the dealership..on july 18, 2014 i picked up my vehicle. According to the invoice received the dealer performed recall 13454 (f-cylinder kit ), performed recall 14113 (removed and replace ignition cylinder and programmed 2 new keys per recall 14113).the mileage they say was on my vehicle on this invoice dated 7/18/14 was 114, 292.don't know how my mileage went backwards??? on july 28, 2014 driving to work at 4:30 am going 60 mph my power steering light comes on, the engine is cutting out, the dashboard lights up, the speedometer needle is flickering uncontrollably and i have no where to pull over.this is the 3rd time power steering problem due to gm recall.help!!!
The ignition on the car is loose and just through the weight of the key chain and by hitting a bump, the key can shift out of the "on" position, causing the car to turn off.this has happened on several occasions, typically on the highway - the car will completely shut off.fortunately, each time my wife was able to coast to the side of the road and restart the car.the dealership said that this is a common problem in this model year.the dangers of this condition are obvious.
The traction control system light on my chevrolet cobalt 2005 stays on and does not turn off until i shut off the engine.the check engine light also stays on as well at the same time the traction control system light is on, so not sure if these two issues are related.i also notice that the vehicle jerks periodically when i am on the road and there is rough shifting of gears.
I purchased a chevy cobalt brand new in 2005.from the moment it left dealership i have had one recall issue after another.the main issue is stalling while driving caused by the ignition switch. This had been fixed at schumacer chevrolet several times.my vehicle continues to stall and i am terrified of causing an accident due to this recall which gm refuses to fix.i feel i was sold a lemon and all i get from gm and the local dealers is nothing.my vehicle is worse with the stalling.i don't know where to turn to. Please help.i don't want monetary compensation from gm if i or any passenger in my vehicle dies in an accident due to a malfunction due to gm.
Engine would not turn over no electrical connection this happened several times during ownership.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
I have just recently bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt. I was unaware of the recalls on it, until later. Now, i have a car payment and am unable to drive my car. I was on my way to town, on a paved two-lane highway, traveling around 55mph. When (for no reason) my car just quits/dies, as i am going up a hill. There were vehicles behind me that almost hit me. When it quit, i had to struggle to get my car to the side of the road. I could not get it completely off the road. I turned my hazard lights on and began trying to crank my car. It took more than 20mins., to get it started back up, but, when it did, it was skipping so bad, i still could not move it. I turned it off and began trying to crank it, once more. It took another 15 minutes to get it to run well enough to pull the rest of the way off of the pavement. I was almost struck/hit many times by passing vehicles. This has happened to me 3 more times.now, i can't even get my car to the end of my driveway before it quits/dies. The parts i need to fix my car have been ordered thru maxie price chevrolet in loganville, gasince june 14, 2014. I was told it would only take 1-2 weeks for the parts to get to this car dealership, so they could be replaced. I have not heard from anyone about my parts and cannot get anyone to help me. I am not driving my car because it is just to dangerous. So now i am stuck with a car payment and a car that is unsafe to drive. I don't understand why it is taking so long to get parts and why someone won't help me. I was under the impression that a recall was top priority. Are there more problems that i am unaware of or is someone just stalling???i need a car!!! how can i get a loaner until my car is fixed????
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and was nearly involved in a crash. The contact was able to safely control the vehicle and maneuver off the road. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.
Car stalls out when you stop or even on the highway!! my car stalled on the highway. Will not start again. No engine light came on!!!. Needs new engine!!!! after googling my car. Numerous same issues. This should be a recall!!
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The vehicle shuts off while running.i've stopped at stop lights and when i try to continue driving the car will shut totally off while in drive. The door locks are constantly running up and down and will not stay locked.many times i've come back to the car thinking it was locked to find it unlocked itself.the electrical problem has created a problem with brand new batteries.i've replaced it twice since purchasing the car in 2010.
Driving 45 on a state road and my car just powered down. No previous issues.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired for under nhtsa campaign number:14v171000. The contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available as a result repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure. Ml
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact sustained bruising and contusions to the face and hands. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 93,000.
I was driving down the interstate, when my warning light came on, and said "engn pwr reduced"it immediately slowed from 70 mph, to 10 mph and wouldn't rev past 2000 rpm's. The source cannot be found as to why it happened and almost cost me my life on the interstate.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the gear failed to switch and the check engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
I was traveling at 40 mph when the check engine and traction control lights lit up on the dashboard. Steering was extremely hard, the power steering was not working and i pulled into the nearest parking lot. After several times restarting the car, the power steering was working again.
I was driving when all of a sudden the screen flashed engine power reduced.i had to pull into a parking lot to keep from being hit. Now my car won't start all . Had to have it towed home.
After stopping at a light, i proceeded into the intersection and the car just turned off, locking the steering and would not restart.i coasted over the lanes of traffic and attempted to restart the car three times.eventually i was able to restart it.
At random times, my 2005 chevy cobalt will pop up a "check engine" light and a "traction control" light, where i lose my power steering, the motor shifts hard into each gear, and the motor runs very rough.also, there are clicking sounds at the shifter, like it is trying to shift into a gear or something.this is a serious hazard and as i've read online, i am not the only one this has happened to.there are thousands of others.this entire car needs to be recalled because no one knows what is doing this!
Sitting at a turn light, cars started to move and i started to accelerate when i heard a loud pop noise (was not going over more than 10mph). So i pulled over and looked opened the hood to find my oil cap, filter, a black piece, and spring had popped out of the oil filter location which was in the block. Oil had been spewed all over. I took the oil cap to a chevrolet dealership and the service guy said he had never seen the oil cap and filter pop out of the block, he examined the cap and only noticed one minor break in the threads of the cap. He said that the black piece and the spring that go in the cap must have failed which in turn cause the cap to pop out of the block, he also told me to look at the block to make sure it was not cracked. I then inspected block to make sure it was not cracked, which it was not, and had a new cap, filter and oil installed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 34 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated, the speed decreased to zero and the tachometer increased to 4,000 rpms. The locks on the door started going up and down and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off.after the vehicle was started, the failure was resolved. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle had too many fault codes to be diagnosed properly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileage was 136,000.
On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car .
Car has shut off twice in the past 4-5 weeks. It happens on rough road. Engine dies and car shuts off. Car has to be restarted. This is a safety issue on the road. Recall has been noted on media and newspaper article for 2005 chevrolet cobalt. These incidents when car shuts off actually happened before i seen the recall on the news. When i called chevrolet to report issue i was told i would need to wait for recall letter before i could get the repair done. I feel that due to safety issue and my car actually having this problem that i should not wait until april for recall letter. I was told recall letters would not go out until april 2014. This same problem also happened to my cobalt last year on 3-4 occasions during winter months when roads are more rough. Gm's number for initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion recall. I do not want to pay out of pocket for the repairs. I am reporting this due to safety issue on the road. Need this car for work!
On saturday march 29th 2014 i had my recall fixed on the power steering at ryan chevorlet here in minot nd. I get it fixed and parked my car at home until monday april 1st i am driving down the highway and come to a stop light then i began to hear a clicking noise in my dashboard then a notification pops up for my traction control. As i start to move my speedometer is moving from 10 to 20 but im barely going 5. My rpm's are going up also then a notification for my power steering comes up then im worried. I get to my destination and my power steering goes out and i can not turn the vehicle and it shuts completely off. I try to turn it on and it turns over just doesn't start. I call the chevy dealer here and they say they will take a look at it. They had my vehicle for a while just to tell me my car needed gas. Does this make sense or am i being fooled? i have research this issue and it seems like it has happened before to other people. Could someone help me?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse gear. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. The vin was unavailable.
My 2005 chevy cobalt cuts off on me whenever i am on hills, going through curves, stopping at red lights or stop sign and sometime when i am simply driving down the street.if i am in rush hour traffic it cuts off on the highway as well.once or twice a week my power steering will go completely out while i am driving.i just read in the newspaper that if you only have the one key that it will not cut off but that's not true either.my car cuts off weather i use mu key on the key ring or the key that i have that is not on the key chain.not knowing what was causing the car to cut off all of the time, i have changed the battery, ignition switch, and the throttle something or another.i have invested a lot of money into this car trying to figure out what the problem is.i am at my wits end t this point and was just about to give up when i read the article in today's (03/09/2014) paper. Maybe i can get some kind of help with this issue now.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition was loose and the vehicle could roll away if the key were removed. Also, the check engine and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. Another mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was damaged. The contact planned to take the vehicle to ricky hendricks city chevrolet (5101 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (980) 242-5621) for additional diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph , the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired but the contact did not know what was specifically repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,510.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel power and the engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted after five to ten minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,089.
Complete power failure at random while traveling at 50 mph.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,147.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure was recurring. In addition, the instrument panel failed.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
The car engine would not shut off, the steering wheel would not lock, the ignition key was stuck and was unable to remove the ignition key even though the car was in "park."
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehiclestalled and was able to be restarted, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,439. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle wouldn't start. Like the battery was dead, wouldn't even try to turn over. Go to turn the key off and pop my trunk where the battery is located and i can not get my key to turn all the way back to the off position, as a result i cannot remove my key. The speedometer read 30mph even though the vehicle never started and wasn't moving. Non of the electronics were working so i was unable to pop my trunk. This has happened several times before and eventually the vehicle will start and when it does the battery light stays on and the dash reads; engine performance low. The transmission will surge as i am driving and i cannot go faster than 30mph. I have even had the car shut off completly while i was driving down the road. After anywhere between a few hours to a few weeks the vehicle will stop acting up and drive normal for a while. Agian the normal lasts anywhere between a few hours to a few months as well. The power stering also flashes on the dash and sometimes cuts compleatly out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. He received a recall notice in the mail and he was advised that the parts were not available. He was driving approximately 65 mph and the vehicle shut off he hit a pot hole and his temperature light came on and gm stated they are not responsible. The contact occasionally had difficulty getting the vehicle to start and had to make several attempts with the key. He had to wait until the vehicle cooled down almost two hours and was able to drive very slowly to his residence. He advised them in 2005 that something was wrong with his ignition after he purchased the vehicle in july 2005. The failure occurred in november of 2005. The dealer drove 20 mph to test drive the vehicle and was unable to reproduce the failure. The contact advised them that he was driving 65 mph when the failure occurred.he cannot drive the vehicle because the anti freeze continued to leak out of the vehicle. He was advised that the struts, bushings, timing chain, link and the water pump was leaking because of the failure. The manufacturer madean appointment for him to have the vehicle diagnosed at a dealer and was told that it would take 20 days to a month before the manufacturer could send someone to diagnose the failure. The vehicle is currently at his residence. The dealer notified him today to ask if the manufacturer scheduled an appointment to diagnose the failure. The dealer where the vehicle was purchased and diagnosed are no longer in business. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was over 120,000 miles.
The vehicle will periodically jerk/hiccup at random while driving. On january 8, 2015 while traveling on the expressway, the vehicle began to randomly sputter/jerk/hiccup. The vehicle did not loose power, or was there any indication from dash board icons of any malfunction. There was not any visible warnings signs to alert a faulty system. This has occurred previously, while traveling throughout the city at speeds of 25-45 mph. During the most recent incident, traveling speeds varied from 50-70 mph on the expressway. This particular instance i was driving a 60 mile trip and this jerking occurred7-10 times. The first time this occurred was probably 1.5 years ago. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic after the first instance, without anything being detected or a diagnosis. The issue is progressively worsening. It is beginning to happen more frequently. Last week, of the 4 days of travel on the expressway, the jerking occurred 3 of those days. Initially, i felt, this was associated to the cold and weather/temperature, but this has also occurred in warmer months. This is a definite safety issue, as it relates to myself, and others traveling in my vicinity.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was started, the enhance traction system, check engine, and power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, when the vehicle was switched into the reverse position, there was an abnormal sound coming from the gear shift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,377.updated 03/11/16*lj
I was traveling home with one other passenger in the car with me at 35 mph, the car turned off, the steering wheel locked up. I was scared and didn't know what to do. I shifted the car from drive into neutral and then restarted it, then slipped it back into drive... I've never been more scared then when i had absolute no control over my car. Im just lucky i didn't panic. This has happened twice to me. I now don't feel safe driving my cobalt and very disappointed this problem has been fixed. To me i don't feel safe driving myself or my family in that car.
After approach from stop sign, went to accelerate, vehicle stalled, dashboard computer lights flashing, i.e power steering, brake, mph, and pinging. Started vehicle after multiple attempts. Difficult steering,accelerating no more than 30 mph, and transmission jerking. This vehicle has been to shop 2 times. The trans module was replaced august 1, 2012. A day after pick up, it had the same issues i.e. Difficulty steering, unexpected stalling, rough limited acceleration, flashing computer lights on the dashboard. The auto shop employee assuredme" it is safe to drive and do not be afraid.." the shop had this vehicle for three weeks. It was written on invoice, " car driven for 26 miles trouble free has possible inop issue, but is operating as designed." nine days after pickupthis vehicle still remains unsafe on the road, with unexpected stalling stopping i.e stop/ go traffic,intersections, and computerlights flashing on dashboard.the tcm /ecmissue is still not resolved causing a safety issue with unexpected stalling and difficulty steering and loss of acceleration.
My cobalt, which is now totaled, was in a highway accident and the car malfunctioned. The front end of the car collided into the rear end of pickup truck and then went out of control and the left side of the car smashed into the concrete guardrail. At some point during the crash, the car shut off and the airbags never deployed. When the car finally stopped, my fianc was unable to turn it back on and had to push it off the busy highway before someone else hit the car.
I know my car is involved with the gm recall for the ignition, as i called the chevrolet 1-800 number. Yet i have still not received a recall letter. Which concerns me very much. How do i get a letter? and when will i get this letter. Why is gm not moving faster with this recall and trying to get the cars fixed, when it is so dangerous to drive the car, but we have no choice too.
On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car.
Timing chain tenser bolt and guide brakes and destroys the motor on chevrolet cobalt 2005 causing the car to not start also turns on the check engine light and goes to low power modealso the transmission has problem too
For no apparent reason and without any warning (no check engine light or anything), i received an "engine power reduced" warning and my car's engine completely shut down while i was completing a turn in a busy intersection. Luckily, i was able to coast to safety and park in a nearby parking lot. The car refused to turn back on for several minutes. Once it did, i drove my car to my office and was able to start it and drive it without further incident for several weeks. Then, without warning it happened again while i was on the freeway and has been happening intermittently since then. When i took it to the dealership, they claimed they are not aware of other people having this problem, but i have found numerous complaints and reports from other owners online, so i'm not convinced of their honesty or concern regarding this matter. They say they *think* the problem might be the master computer or at least that is their "best guess" (their words, not mine). I will be replacing it later this week. Unfortunately, i'm not confident the repair will fix the problem. After gm's repeated and explicit denial of the power steering problem and how long it took them to admit there even was one, i have decided to appeal to you. At present, when driving this car, i am a danger to myself and everyone else who might be around me on the road...as are all other cobalt drivers. Please, investigate this matter before someone has this happen at the wrong place and the wrong time and someone gets seriously hurt, or worse. Gm knows it created a car with a faulty electrical system which could result in catastrophic failures and they need to take responsibility for it and fix it. Just because they stopped making the car, does not absolve their responsibility to make them safe for everyone on the road.
I was driving to work one morning in december at approximately 55mph.all of a sudden my tachometer went from about 2 to 0 and i was coasting to a stop. I made it to the side of the road where the car then just turned off.55mph and my car just turned off!!! when i would try to restart it would start, but then turn off again when i would put it in gear.the car had approximately 170,000 miles, but anytime i would stop at a stop light it would die. I took it to my mechanic who was unable to diagnose anything wrong.i contacted chevrolet, but they said that there wasn't a recall to be issued.i was always afraid to come to a complete stop because of the car turning off. I was also in the parking lot at work and was coming around the corner to pull into a parking space, the car died again! mind you this was the same day that i was going 55mph down the road and the car died.it took 11 tries to get the car to stay on so that i could get it to a parking place.once i had it in a parking place and stopped, it died again. A recall needs to be issued before someone gets killed in an accident you peace of crap car people.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the temperature gauge malfunctioned and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact spoke with several dealers, including gray chevrolet (1245 n 9th st, stroudsburg, pa 18360, (866) 505-3058), ray price mt pocono chevrolet (2969 pa-940, mt pocono, pa 18344, (570) 839-0810), and abeloff buick gmc (1167 n 9th st, stroudsburg, pa 18360, (877) 816-1775) and was informed that the parts were discontinued and no longer available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part had been discontinued. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost power steering assist which caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Rodgers auto group located at (2720 s. Michigan ave chicago, il) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
When i got the car in june 2020 i got the key i was told to turn key to acc wait until lock icon go off my car alarms will sound anti theft system took to chevrolet dealership,and they charged $$$ said they replaced several part's and still it's stalls,and loose powder steering,it says i have no fuel in car brake light on do not chimes when i get in car it makes it like i stealing the car and it shutdown everything been doing it sense july can't drive out no where stalls when i did try driving it engine light comes on then my steering wheel locks up
I was driving the car in the city street when the engine light came on. I continue to drive the car when i start hearing click sound than i hear bell sound come from the car. The car wouldn't go any faster than 40 mile hr & the gauges were jumping all over the place. I continue to drive the car then the words "power steering" came on where my mileage would show. All of the recalls have been repaired and something still wrong with this car. I asked gm to take look at the car without charging(money) to see if it is relative to the recall. The dealership said they couldn't tell if they would charged me money or not.
My daughter was on her way to work and was unable to stop andhit the rear end of the vehicle in front of her. The car shut off... She did what the recall was told to do and had just the key in the ignition... Luckily she was able to turn on the car to get out of traffic and she was not going too fast the seatbelts did not work and the airbag did not work as well.. Also before we knew about the recall her ignition was messing up by not able to completely turn off while in park and key would not come out... We have to shift gears and turn off and on the car to get the key loose... So now we are down a car, i paid the car in full and its now not drivable... ??
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact shifted into neutral and attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was started after several attempts.the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to duplicate the failure. The check engine warning light illuminated after diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Car simply stalled on i 376 at highway speed. Car won't start unless ignition key is "jiggled".
Thisissueseems tobeacommon problemwiththe2005 cobalt. Please researchany car complaint websites about this certain vehicle. Even though allthe recallshave beentakencare of, while in motion, at any time andanyspeed, thedashlightsstarts flashing and you get the messagepower steering onmessagecenter, tc light comes on, light that shows padlock symbol comes on, rpm needle jumpsupanddown, steeringwheellocksup, motorsurges andshakes, and youhear all types ofclicking sounds belowgear shifter. This isavery dangerous thing andchevrolet/gm just cannot seem to fix this issue or even find anything wrong. The 2005 cobalt needs to be recalledandanyother year of cobalt having this issue. I will giveyoubelowthe lastdate this has happened, but this haswent onsince we got the car in 2008. Mydaughter is in school inkansas city,andthisissuehas happened quite frequentlylately.theonlyremedyisto pull to sideofroad, shut off vehicle andrestartandhopeitdoes notactup again. Ijustwonderhow maydeathshavehappenedalready becauseofthis faulty gm productandnoone knewitwasbecause ofwhatthecobaltdid, lockedup onitsdriver.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the inner part of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust, oxygen sensor, thermostat and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted as the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice and was waiting for further notification. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel andthe vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and who made minor repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 miles. The current mileage was 13,252 miles. Updated 6/17/14
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel was unable to move. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after three minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,769.
The power steering message was on and the car ran like a dog and shifted roughly and traction control light was luminated and had no power is similar to all other accounts on this year and model?i need to know if gm is going to fix it and if it happens again am i going to loose control of the car?i understand it has a recall on it but considering the miles i have on it are they going to honor the recall?i don't have money to fix it so i don't know what to do if it happens again? i never seen or had anything like this before and i have always had gm products form oldsmobile, pontiac and mostly chevys i need reliable transporting on my job please tell me gm make this right by me[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine stops while driving - cannot steer nor brake so controlling the car to a safe stop is very dangerousoccurred 3 times over the last 3 months without any warning.luckily the car restarts after a couple of minutes. *ln
#1 i brought it back because steering wheel always was to the left even though i was going straight. Dealer said it was fine,i complained to customer service and then dealer said they fixed it. When going straight the steering still looks left.#2 air conditioning not working, #3 liquid coming out of vents#4 cricket noises out of passenger side dash area.i was told air conditioning was fine, no cricket noises and it was normal for fluid to come out of vents.i brought the car back again said a/c is not fine i asked them if it could be some sort of filter (i am no mechanic) but it was.they had car all day, went to pick it up but they said dash was apart because they were fixing the problem with the fluid coming out of the dash (and i said i was told there was no problem)they had the car for the weekend.they tried to charge me for the filter and i said i would not pay for it because there was problems with that ac and defroster etc since day one.they took out the filter and put in an old dirty filter that did not come from my vehicle as the guy from the chevy dealership in malden said he found it in the trash, (has made my daughter sick).#5 while driving the car i was getting off of the highway into a rest area and the car just died, there was no power steering no brakes etc.the key was in the switch and it was not off.i started the car up again. #6 the electrical didnt work, they fixed that. I have contacted chevy customer service on several occasions and they say they will check into it etc and call me back, but they never do.i want them to fix the steering wheel, fix the car stalling out for no reason (we could have been killed) and put in a new filter not someone elses dirty filter.i don't trust the malden dealership.i have brought the car to the dealership on at least 7 occasions most of which they say nothing wrong.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while traveling at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would suddenly stall intermittently without warning.the dealer made three attempts to duplicate the failure.the contact was awaiting a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired.the current mileage was 87,000 and the failure mileage was 84,000.
2005 chevy cobalt, while my daughter was driving this car, she lost power, motor was revving, rpm going up, then engine light came on. Took to 2 chevy dealerships, 12 codes came up, but was told none would make it do "that"... Help!! what if she is on highway and loses power, someone can be killed...
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the vehicle was taken to the chevrolet dealer for maintenance.while repairing the vehicle, a mechanic left a rag on top of the engine underneath the hood.after the contact retrieved the vehicle, it caught fire due to the rag being left on the engine.the dealer repaired the vehicle, but the contact does not feel that it is safe to drive because it continues to break down.in addition, the traction control light continues to illuminate.the dealer stated that they could only repair the vehicle to its original state.the current mileage was 60,059 and failure mileage was 59,083.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle completely shut down without warning.also, the power steering shuts off without warning.the power steering light would illuminate.the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.
Engine light turned on at 3,000 miles now the car has 45k and engine light is still on car has been to the dealer numerous times and they can;t find the problem. The light bank one lean code. The dealers still can't find the problem. Car runs rough and it may result inengine damage or other problems or safety problems if situation persists. To much air not enough fuel.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly stall. The warning engine power reduced light would illuminate on the instrumental panel. The failure occurred on aintermittent basis for three weeks. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take it to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. Updated 03/16/11the consumer stated the vehicle is operating correctly, after suggestions were made by the dealer. Updated 11/04/11
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 70 mph on the freeway, the "reduce engine speed" indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle shifted into low gear and the contact could not accelerate beyond 40 mph, which she considered very dangerous on a highway allowing 70 mph speeds.the vehicle began operating normally.prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle began stalling when she would slow down at traffic lights or stop signs.occasionally, the contact would have to shift the vehicle into neutral so that it could perform correctly.on three occasions, a mechanic stated that multiple codes were present after diagnosing the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that there was no relevant recall to-date.the current mileage was approximately 82,000 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 4/23/09 updated 04/27/09
Dt*:the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine revved and stalled without warning.afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer several times but were unable to duplicate the problem.the manufacturer was alerted.
First it was the engine stall due to faulty fuse box which they fixed. Then there was the sun roof cap which fell of twice and they attempted to fix four (4) times. Both which are under the cobalts tsbs i think. Now it's the ses light with a p0171 dtc code or the air fuel mixture is off. I took it in three (3) times and on the final one they said they have no solution and they cant do anything about it. It is currently under investigation by gm not only in the 2005-2006 chevy cobalt, the 2005-2006 pontiac pursuit, and the 2005-2006 saturn ion. All which have the 2.2l ecotec l61 engine. It troubles me that they say they cant do anything about it and to just keep bringing it in when light comes on. That is truly a pathetic answer to this problem. They are costing me time and money and this is no way to run a business. This is clearly an issue they cant solve and that is affecting 3 different cars. There was nothing done to fix the defect except turn off the check engine light, no other repairs have developed for this defect in gm's vehicles.
My daughter drives a 2005 cobalt.on 8-10-2009 she was driving on a two lane road with a speed limit of 55 mph when her car shutoff and she lost steering ability.she crossed the oncoming lane on a blind curve and stopped in a driveway.if there had been a car coming toward her in the oncoming lane she would have been severely injured at a minimum.the chevrolet dealer said he had never had never seen that happen.the dealer replaced the ecm and put the pcm caused a short.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into an intersection, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted and the contact was able to resume normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was 104,000.
I would like to start a petition for an investigation on the replacement parts being used for the ignition switch recall and the software they use to re-program or re-learn the computer in the vehicles that have been recalled. The reason i am requesting this is because my moms 2005 chevy cobalt was taken in for this recall replacement and was running fine when we brought it in. Got a call that the car was ready to be picked up 7 hours later. A couple days later i'm driving the car around it started to run terrible. The car idled erratically and it would stall every time i stopped. Now the car starts and drives awhile but if i shut it off and then start it again the engine light starts blinking,it bogs down and have no power when i accelerate. I can smell gas but there are no leaks and i only smell the gas when the car starts to do this. I have been on the gm recall update website and have read about similar stories to mine saying there is a defect in the parts or there's a problem with the re-programing. I think one or both of these is the cause of my problem. So could you please look into this asap because it is a safety hazard. Thank you
Car stalls while driving down the road, pulling out, sitting still. Has been doing it alot i have 95,000 miles i took it to be put on the scoop at the dealership and it didn't read anything. Had it to numerous shops and no one know what the problem is. It is very dangerous and i have children. Chevy should be made to recall them. All i have read on the internet is the same problems as im having and nothing is being done about it. I also have another complaint i took in for a recall on the power steering but they only fixed the motor on the power steering and said i had to fix the module which was 700.00 if i took it there to have the recall done on the power steering all of it should have been fixed.chevy cobalt 2005.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the vehicle would completely loose power sporadically, while driving at various speeds.the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. Updated 05/10/12*lj
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle stalled.the contact placed the vehicle in park and turned the ignition off. The contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
He contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving 50 mph on normal road conditions.there was a loss of power steering, followed by an engine stall.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle failed to restart.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated the failure was contributed to a shortage in the electronic control module (ecm) and pcm.the components were replaced and reprogrammed.the failure mileage was 36,233.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine disabled warning light was illuminated. After waiting a couple of minutes the contact was able to restart the vehicle and continue driving. The failure recurred approximately four times in the same day and continued to recur intermittently. The vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. Updated04/07/11 updated 04/08/11
The contact owns a2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to shift out fourth gear. The contact stated prior to the failure, the low fuel sensor illuminated intermittently withthe traction control and the check engine warning sensors engaged. The brake and anti lock sensors illuminated but did not remain on consistently. The odometer also began to fluctuate on the control panel. The failure was corrected temporarily when the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed the body connector module gear needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the engine power reduced light illuminated. The vehicle then decelerated to 10 mph and began to shake violently. The contact safely stopped the vehicle and upon restarting, the vehicle operated as normal. The failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle also stalled on a few occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and several mechanics where the ignition coil pack, spark plugs and the air mass flow sensor was replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Vehicle was parked inside garage, filling tires with air. A cigarette lighter powered air compressor was being used to fill tires. Was only in use for a few minutes, when air compressor stopped. The fuse for the cigarette lighter was blown. This was a common problem with the car. On several occasions the fuse for the cigarette lighter would be blown for no apparent reason. I have only used it in the past to use my obd ii scanner, being that the obd diagnostic port is powered by the same fuse as the cigarette lighter. Besides using the obd scanner, no other things have been used via the cigarette lighter. Regardless the fuse would be blown. After the fuse was blown with the air compressor, i unplugged it from the cigarette lighter, only to see smoke coming from under the hood. The fuse melted in the fuse block. From there, the window wipers began operating, as well as the windshield wiper fluid being shot out from the nozzles. Smoke began pouring from the inside of the car, from under the dash. I quickly ran to the trunk where the battery is located, and disconnected the battery as soon as i could. Garage was filled with smoke, with the ominous burnt electronic smell.
2005 chevy cobalt caught fire when the ignition key tried to start the engine. This car was parked during the work day at the hospital covered parking lot.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attemptingto accelerate from a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. When restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted intermittently. The dealer advised there was an open, unrelated recall on the vehicle and made unknown repairs under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). The failure persisted and the vehicle was not diagnosed for the stalling failure. There were no further repairs. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 69,003.
The car hasstopped with no warning no lights came on and nothing happened to cause this. I was driving on the expressway going 55 mph and it came to a sudden and complete stop as i said no warning lights came on. I took the car to the dealership and they investigated and said that they could not find the nature of the problem. This is bull! it has happened on two other occasions and it is dangerous.
My car shut off while driving out of a parking lot a couple of days ago.everything shut down.i couldn't even brake.i was able to put the gear in park and restart it just fine.however this is the fourth time this has happened.the last time being on the george washington bridge.the very first time was 2 months after i purchased this car.i assumed it was because i went over a speed bump that was larger than normal.the second time i went over a pothole. The third time was on the highway.so i had a mechanic look at it and he stated that i could be the alternator.this was about 2-3yrs after purchase.however my time was very limited.i live in md but i work in new york so i spend a lot of time there and leave my car at home.so i haven't had a chance to get it fixed.with this last incident i decided to search the internet and it turns out that i am not the only one with this issue.i found it funny that there were many others with the same or similar problem.i put in a search for "cobalt shutting off while driving" and found a couple of sites describing similar issues.this last incident reminded me of how dangerous this could be.i had my 4 yr old niece in the backseat and the exit of the parking lot was on a hill.feeling the car rolling back and not being able to brake would surely be considered a safety issue.on a side note i did have my car examined for the recall i was given notice about.this was completed last year.nothing abnormal was reported.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt and as i was driving it began to act almost like it was going to stall out on me as in driving on a major highway!my power steering is shot and needs to replaced i haven't had it that long got in aug 2008!
2005 chevy cobalt--power steering goes out suddenly on car.
I was driving on the highway at 75-80 mph when the engine suddenly stopped. "reduced engine speed" and "engine disabled" warnings scrolled across the illuminated on the instrument control panel. After pulling over to the shoulder, i was able to restart the car and continue driving without further incident. Prior to this, i noticed that the vehicle's rpms dropping and then nearly stalling when slowing down at traffic lights or stop signs. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the throttle body and ecm. The car ran fine for a couple of weeks and has just recently started again with the early symptoms of nearly stalling at stop signs and traffic lights. I have not yet taken the car back to the dealer, but when i called them they said they probably wouldn't be able to tell anything without some kind of error message.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and immediately burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/17/14*ljupdated 01/26/15.updated 06/2/2015
Was driving on 1-40 at highway speed and suddenly engine shut down - dashboard lit up. Managed to reach shoulder safely. Could discern no problem by checking under the hood. Vehicle restarted with no problem. Approximately 60 miles further the same thing happened but i was able to restart the engine while moving and continue without further incident.technician at chevrolet dealer in santa fe, nm told me the problem was too weighty a key chain - he also gave me a printout indicating the problem, which i still have. I lightened the key chain and never had the problem again.. Very scary to have your car konk out at 70 mgh with 3 lanes of traffic on your tail.
Three months after replaceing the radiator in my car from hitting a raccoon. I started the car and smoke came from the exaust. Took the car back to the dealership on friday. On the following monday i got a call saying "we can not find anything wrong" and drove the car home. The next morning i started the car and smoke came fron the exaust again, the same thing happend after work except the car started after turning the key a few times. The same thing happend the next two days it didn't want to start and after it did, it smoked for approximatly 10 minutes. That friday morning was no different and the same with leaving from work untill i got 12 miles from away when the temperaturegage came on, so i took it back to the dealership. There i talked to a different mechanic and told him what was going on and in less then a minute he told me what it was probably a cracked head on the engine. The following monday and further inspection he was right in saying it was the head and needs to be sent out for repair.now they are not willing to fix this problem saying that it is non warranty and we are stuck with all costs.
I have had my 2005 chevy cobalt since july 2005.at 800 miles i had it serviced for a leak in the passenger floorboard.it was in the shop 5 times before they found a fix.next was the lights flashing on the dashboard, specifically the check engine, brake and high beam lights. Then the heater would not blow so it was in the shop to have that fixed.then the reverse lights stopped working and there is condensation in the headlights.now, two days ago, my power steering light comes on and it becomes very hard to steer.i almost had an accident when i couldn't turn fast enough.when you turn the car on and off it works again temporarily. I will be taking it to the shop again, but at this point it has 50,000 miles and is out of warranty.very disappointed with the quality of this car!!
Bought a new 2005 chevy cobalt. The car had serious air conditioning leaking problems right away that took over a year to solve. We were about to go lemon law on the car when chevy came out with a service notice and got the leak solved. The car then had a headlight that would fill up with water and short out the head light. The dealer told me to drill a hole in the bottom of the headlight case and the water would leak out. The dealer told me to do this!!! the car recently started to have problems with the odometer jumping around while your driving. While that's happening the power steering locks up as the car is being driven. It happened the first time with my 22 year old daughter driving the car to school doing 65 on i95. Scared her and she had to try get the car over three lanes to the side of the road. She was able to do it and after restarting the car, the steering was working again. It took two weeks for it to happen again, this time on a side road as she is not allowed to drive it on the highway anymore. She is a student and needs to get to college. We have contacted chevy and they tell us it's not under recall and it's going to cost between$600- $1200 dollars. It could either be the powersteering motor or the steering column. They won't know until they get in to the work. I looked on line and found a lot of other people with the same problem in the 05-06 model. This car needs to be recalled as the problem is going to kill someone on the road. The expense is both unnecessary and a burden in these tough times. My child is a student and does not need to shoulder this burden because of the bad engineering by chevy. I know they are bankrupt and this is a burden we should not have to take.some one is going to die!
Dt: the contact stated while driving the coolant light illuminated onthe dashboard. She pulled to the side of the road,and then the vehicle was towed to a dealership. They stated the radiator needed to be replaced. Updated 01/25/06.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When the contact started the vehicle he noticed that the it began to stall and suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that gasoline was pouring into the engine and that the ignition control module needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 64000.
Dt : the caller said that whiledriving if she bumped the knee under the steering columnthe engine died.she wasnot hitting the ignition switch, butjust bumping the underneath side of the column. It didnot need to be hit very hard to happen. This happened three times while she was going down the highwa,y and once to her son. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.
We purchased a 2005 chevrolet cobalt (ls) in december, 2005. Starting in january 2006, we noticed that the engine light goes on and off and we had the chevy dealer whom we purchased car from check it. They told us that the engine is fine and it happens to many cobalt that the engine light will go on sometimes without any reason. We called chevrolet and we were told that they were aware of the problem but have no solution to it. We were asked to keep driving the car with engine light on. We feel very uncomfortable driving a car with engine light on. We would not know if there is really nothing wrong with the car. Chevrolet refused to take any action regarding to this matter. We don't know where to seek further help on this incident. There is currently 6000 miles on the car and the engine may be fine at this moment. But since the engine light is not working properly, we would not know if something really happens in the future. We don't feel safe but nowhere to seek help.
(1)there have been no problems with the car (2005 chevy cobalt sedan) until 9/24/05.the car stalled once this morning and then completely shut down without warning.both events happened after he took his foot off the accelerator so he could slow down and exit the freeway. No warning lights came on. (2)my husband thought he was going to die.he could not steer the car, the brake pedal went mushy, and the entire system shut down. There were no cars around him so he just slid until the car stopped on its own in some bushes.(3) he got to a phone and we called roadside assistance, they towed the car to the dealership.
While traveling at highway speeds (~65 mph) the car has shut off 4 times. Each time car behaved the same way, as if the key had been removed: the engine stopped, instrument panel dials went to 0, lights turned off. Radio stayed on (as it would if the car was turned off). The shut offs were sudden: there were no warnings (lights, sounds, vibrations) before shut off.i was able to coast/brake and pull to the side of the road, shift to park and restart the car each time. The first incident was in july 2008 approximately 100 miles into a trip. The second three incidents happened in about a 30 minute time span on the same trip in mid october. I took the car to the chevy dealership after the october incidents and they could not reproduce the problem. They performed a computer update. I had them check the wiring in january 2009 and they could not find any problems. The clock radio resets to 12:00 (when i turn on the car, not during driving) about once every 3 months since i bought the car in 2005 - i'm not sure if this problem is related. The car is an automatic 2005 cobalt, 4 doors with about 35000 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact statedwhile approaching a traffic stop and depressing the brakes, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle ahd not been taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The contact confirmed the failure would occur intermittently whenever depressing the brake pedal. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000 and the approximate current mileage was 136,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving at speeds of 40 mph over a railroad track, the vehicle stalled without warning. Within a few seconds, the power steering warning light illuminated and flashed across the instrument panel. She was able to restart the vehicle moments later and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the power steering column due to electrical failures. The repairs were covered by her factory warranty. The repairs did not correct the failure and the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they replaced the power steering column a second time. The failure occurred again and the power steering column was replaced a third time. She also stated that most of the electrical components on the vehicle had failed; upon opening the driver's door, the horn would blow. The power locks would not operate, the electrical trunk release would not operate and the catalytic converter also failed. The catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. There were no additional power steering failures after the third repair, however the steering wheel would feel hard at times. There were no recalls for any of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt sedan randomly shuts off while driving.so far it has happened about6 times.the first time was a few months ago.i was driving at a speed of about 30mph making a left turn crossing a very busy lane of oncoming traffic when the car just shut off.the radio was still on but if i pressed on the gas, nothing.i had to put the car in park, shut off the ignition and then restart it.it immediately started back up. I called the dealership right away and was told that because no warning lights came on they wouldn't be able to trace the problem and hopefully it was a one time thing.well then about a month later it happened again. The dealership told me to wait about a week and call back, well within a week it happened again so i called and told them i was bringing it to them.when i brought the car in they installed a flight recorder and sent me on my way.about a week later the car shut off again so i pressed the button on the flight recorder and brought it back to the dealership.the mechanics informed me that the flight recorder did not work because they forgot to put something else on my car at the time of the installation in order to make the recorder work and wanted me to bring the car back to havethe recorder re-installed.i refused and told them i would bring the car back but they needed to keep it until they figured out the problem.on my way back to the dealership the car shut off again while going 65mph on the highway.the dealership had the car for about a week and claimed it was fixed for sure.they said they found the problem and replaced the ignition switch and power train relay.well i have now had my car back for two weeks and as of last night it happened again.i called the dealership and told them to have the car towed because i refuse to drive it.at this point i do not want the car and have no faith in them repairing it.the car should be recalled before there is a fatality.
Same thing brand new 2005 and it has done this to me about 6 times now and stranded me at night even for half an hour before it would restart and the dealership keeps saying they fixed it and last time they say they reprogrammed it even but it just happened to me again late last night ... Power steering becomes hard and service light pops on as the engine stalls out on the freeway then it will not restart for a bit then it seems ok but it keeps happening again to me another time.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving between 40 and 50 mph, the engine stalled.all the warning indicator lights flashed on the instrument panel.the vehicle was able to be restarted and the dealer replaced the cam shaft sensor.the current and failure mileages were 17,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 45 mph the vehicle turned off and came to a complete stop.the vehicle restarted after a few minutes. There were no warning indicator lights.the dealer was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure.the failure mileage was 20,536.the current mileage was 20,636.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine light illuminated and fire came from the exhaust pipe.the exhaust turns bright red and the floor board gets hot.the dealership replaced the catalytic converter however the problem still exists.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mphthe "reduced engine speed" and "engine disabled" warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 103000.
We purchased our 2005 chevrolet cobalt in mid december.in the middle of january we noticed that the air conditioner was not blowing cold air.dealership replaced the air conditioner compression valve.approximately one week later the vehicle began to display the "check engine" light and read "power less reduced" then ,we began to have difficulty accelerating.the gas pedal became stiff.the dealearship replaced the air conditioner compression valve once again.again the problem surfaced about a week later.the same part was replaced once again ,and an appointment was made for the following tuesday to drop the vehicle off for further investigation. Dealership discovered a faulty wiring harness causing the problem.we were then told that this was an engineering problem with the vehicle.proceedings are underway to replace the vehicle with another car.
The check engine light came on so i took the vehicle straight to the dealership. They said it was a history code and not a big deal, so they reset it. After leaving the dealership it came back on so i went to a different dealership.they said the same thing and said they don't know why it is coming back on.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the check engine light illuminated and fire came from the exhaust pipe.the exhaust turns bright red and the floor board gets hot.the dealership replaced the catalytic converter however the problem still exists.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
The car hasstopped with no warning no lights came on and nothing happened to cause this. I was driving on the expressway going 55 mph and it came to a sudden and complete stop as i said no warning lights came on. I took the car to the dealership and they investigated and said that they could not find the nature of the problem. This is bull! it has happened on two other occasions and it is dangerous.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and have had numerous problems with it. 1st i had to take it in because the passenger side rear suspension was making clunking noises. 2nd i had to take it in because there was moisture building up inside the drivers side headlight. 3rd i had to take it in because the passenger side rear window was howling and you could hear the outside air blowing through it when driving. 4th problem i just recently am having is the heating system. The blower just does what it wants. I can have the air to the off position and it still blows air at a high speed. Also, when driving the blower turns itself off and on whenever it wants to. All this and i only have 7,500 miles on my car. I won't be buying another gm vehicle!
I am not able to get my key out of the ignition of my 2005 chevy cobalt ls. This has been a persistent problem since i bought the car in 2006 (was a rental). Up until today (2/27/10) i've always been able to get it out eventually. Now however, my car will not start - it just clicks, and my shifter won't move. The car doesn't recognize that it's in park. After doing some research online, it appears many people have had this problem. The conclusion is that there is a defect in the transmission shift cable. Please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfb6y7_zkx0this is not the only problem i've had with this car:power steering failure after about 45,000bad wheel bearing after about 50,000cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject cds (this is still a problem even though the dealer replaced it with the same manufacturer's model)faulty glove compartment.i feel this model of car is dangerous andshould be recalled after all the problems people are experiencing with it.
I have a 2005 cobalt i purchased new.i have had numerous problems with the brakes, headlights, a.c., signal lights etc.but the newest problem is the power steering it goes out without any warning.it does this every day at no certain time.and this is very dangerous as it is very hard to steer when this happens.when the steering goes out it says power steering on dash, most of the time i can pull over and turn the car off wait a minute and restart the engine and it steers fine for awhile.the car has 37,500 miles on it and the warranty just ran out. This could easily cause a loss of control and or a collision.feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.....thanks.
Dt*:the contact stated while the air conditioner was on, there was excessive condensation on the dashboard.the dealership inspected the vehicle and determined the vehicle was manufactured that way.the manufacturer was contacted.
2005 chevrolet cobalt developed problems with the brake light equipment.*mrtwo days after the vehicle was purchased brake light illuminated on the dash.the consuemr contacted the dealer but they explained that there was not a problem.the vehicle has been taken back and forth to rectify the problem.the dealer has had the vehicle since april 23, 2005.the a/c would not work due to a short in the a/c pressure sensor.
#1 i brought it back because steering wheel always was to the left even though i was going straight. Dealer said it was fine,i complained to customer service and then dealer said they fixed it. When going straight the steering still looks left.#2 air conditioning not working, #3 liquid coming out of vents#4 cricket noises out of passenger side dash area.i was told air conditioning was fine, no cricket noises and it was normal for fluid to come out of vents.i brought the car back again said a/c is not fine i asked them if it could be some sort of filter (i am no mechanic) but it was.they had car all day, went to pick it up but they said dash was apart because they were fixing the problem with the fluid coming out of the dash (and i said i was told there was no problem)they had the car for the weekend.they tried to charge me for the filter and i said i would not pay for it because there was problems with that ac and defroster etc since day one.they took out the filter and put in an old dirty filter that did not come from my vehicle as the guy from the chevy dealership in malden said he found it in the trash, (has made my daughter sick).#5 while driving the car i was getting off of the highway into a rest area and the car just died, there was no power steering no brakes etc.the key was in the switch and it was not off.i started the car up again. #6 the electrical didnt work, they fixed that. I have contacted chevy customer service on several occasions and they say they will check into it etc and call me back, but they never do.i want them to fix the steering wheel, fix the car stalling out for no reason (we could have been killed) and put in a new filter not someone elses dirty filter.i don't trust the malden dealership.i have brought the car to the dealership on at least 7 occasions most of which they say nothing wrong.
My cobalt has been in repair the center at 2 different dealerships for a total of 17 visits.the air conditioner leaks excessively into the passenger floorboard.my headlight indicator comes on repeatedly, my temperature controls do not always work, my emergency brake light comes when the brake is not on, most recently my gauges have been quitting as i am driving and my left blinker has stopped working.my car has been in a shop for a total of over 60 days since i bought it in sept. 2005.i have contacted gm/chevrolet in an attempt to settle these problems and they will not assist me.my warranty will expire in less than 8000 miles.gm/chevrolet - manufacturer and dealerships- will not assist me.i am very unsatisfied with my purchase, gm delivered a defective car and they will not stand by their reputation.
Security system failure....car will not start; humming noise heard and computer is performing a scan.car can only be started with foot on brake, ignition in start position, buttonpushed in the release shifter. Security light and service engine light come on during computer scan. (oct 5, 05): unable to track down the consumer's phone number.
I purchased a 2005 chevrolet cobalt in august of 2005. In december of 05 the car was having a problem related to the automatic shifter and was in for service. The shifting unit was replaced, also the radio was reprogrammed for flashing an error message at the time of service. By february of 06 the shifter was again very stiff to move and was having trouble getting the key out of the ignition. The garage adjusted the shifter linkage and lubed the cable assembly, at this time i also had a concern with the operation of the headlights, changing them from low beam to high beam. The problem being that when you switch the lights they go out for a brief time. The garage ordered a new multi-control switch for the car. A few days after having the car serviced for these problems the car was towed back to the dealership because i was unable to remove the key again from the switch causing the battery to go dead, and the shifter was very stiff. The garage ordered and replaced the shifter assembly anddefective cylinder for the key switch. As of the 7th of march, 06, i was still having problems with the lights going out when changing from low to high beams, the car is presently in the shop. I have contacted gm about my concerns with the shifter and the lights. After i did this, i recieved a call from the gm representitive that i had spoken with only to be told that the service manager from the garage told him that this is a normal condition for the vehicle and that nothing can be done to correct the problem.
Went out to warm up my car, as i do every morning. The car would not start. When we got it started , it sounded like a go kart or 4 wheeler putting. Decided to drive it to dealer and had my husband follow. It made it about 5 miles and started smoking and sparks were coming from the exhaust. It died and wouldn't start back. We had to call in a tow truck to take it to a dealer. The dealer just informed me that it is an ignition module. We will see if that fixes the problem. This car had problems since the day i got it. When i got home with it in august 2005, the trunk ajar light stayed on even though the trunk was not open. Took it in to a shop and they replaced a computer, which immediately burnt out while there. I had to wait an additional week for them to get another one in. About may of 2006 the car was leaking from the air vents and the passenger dashboard. Took it in and the problem seemed to be fixed for a while. May of 2007 i had the same problem and took it to another chevy dealership the problem seemed to be fixed for only 2 days. It still leaks to this day and i get condensation on the dashboard when it s hot enough. My radio has shorted out twice from this problem. My trunk constantly makes weird tapping noises and when people are in my car, they think someone is in the trunk. My car is now at the third local dealership on about its 6 + visit. I see other people with the same complaints as myself, and wonder why we are all paying out of pocket for things that should apparently be recalls. My gauges also work by themselves, when the car is off and keys are removed. The dealers claim this never happens in their view. I am very dissatisfied with my purchase and would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mainly because of the lack of concern from the chevy dealers to fix the solutions for myself and others that i have read about.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer five times due to intermittent power steering failure and electrical problems.the steering wheel locked suddenly twice while driving, at various speed.the wheel locked on numerous occasions while the vehicle was stopped.each time the power steering light illuminated on the dash during the failure.the wheel unlocked after the engine was shut down and restarted four times. The following electrical problems occurred intermittently, all the gauges fluttered, the fuel gage showed an inaccurate reading, and the emergency brake light illuminated while driving. On one occasion the dealer replaced the power steering housing, but this did not remedy the problem.on all other occasions the dealer completed diagnostic testing, but was unable to determine the cause of the problems.the consumer stated the gas tank was full of gas, however the low fuel illuminated on the dash. The radio malfunctioned twice.updated 04/06/06.
Power steering failure signal comes on after any length of time of driving, at any speed and on any pavement. The steering wheel locks up and the car has to be turned off and restarted in order for the steering to reset. Fuel injection failure. Key won't turn in ignition. Cd player picks and chooses when it will work.
We bought this car in july 2005. Since this time, it has been in the shop 8 times for various reasons. Mainly the steering. Going over bumps, it rattles very loudly. The steering column, struts, mounts, and almost everything to do with the steering has been replaced twice!! still rattles loudly. Gm tells us that is not a safety hazard. There is a fix in progress but may take 6 months to a year! i pay a lot of money a month for a rattle trap! other items that have been replaced on the car is the radio, the blower motor, the right headlight, all 4 door bezels, all 4 door weather stripping due to wind noise, the shifting column because i had trouble getting the key out of the ignition. This has been the worst new car purchase i have ever made. I have already been in touch with the bbb about it.
While making a left turn, the car felt as if it was sliding and hit a guardrail. Then, slide alongside it. That impact propelled my car across the street and it collided with a guard-wall, on the other side of the street, totaling the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the rear running lights and all of the dashboard lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
Takata recall the problems i'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. It locks me out and when i put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that i'm able to get the key out of the switch is if i jump it off. I was at home when it happened parked.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 10 mph, the tail lights and head lamps randomly illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The turn signal switch, that has a plastic finish, broke and cracked at the point that meets the steering column. My right side headlight went out, while i was driving in the dark going to work which is 10 miles on city streets . The next day i brought the car to the chevrolet dealer who i frequently bring for repairs. The service advisor told me the that this is florida and heat does terrible things. My car lights may have all gone off and create a serious safety problem. My car is now at the chevrolet dealer for repair it will take about 4 daysthey are ordering a new part. Plus labor , estimated cost $400.00 mileage on my car is 88,694.
Description of incident is the front left lamp assembly of my 2005 chevy cobolt is that is has condensation in it and gm will not fix it free. It's a defect in the partsand there should be a recall bulletin no 01-08-42-001e has been written up.
The headlights would hold moisture in the inside then the bulbs would mildew and go outduring the 2nd year and 3rd year of ownership. I have had to replace both headlight structures within a years time. Now the right turn signal goes in and out. The bulb has melted in the socket.all parts replaced since not under warranty now.
Headlight full of moisture has got worse and worse for the last two years almost and gm will not do anything about my headlight.today 6/15/2010 i took my car for the recall notice got about the power steering assist. And found out that both front lower control arm bushings need replaced, and my right front rim is bent and possible wheel brg might need replaced and i called gm about this and they will not take care of any of these problem they said (sorry about the experience) why is gm not helping!
The front right side headlight had moisture buildup inside the fixture .plus thefixture had discolored and faded and was not clear. Apparently the sealant around the headlight fixture did not make a permanent tight seal therefore water entered inside. As a result the daytime light went off and on and the signal light did the same. The safety issue was while in motion on a city street turning the driver facing me did not know i was signaling and the driver behind me saw fast signal lights flashing from my chevy cobalt. I had my complete headlight light assembly replaced by a body shop and this corrected the whole problem. It cost me $173.52
My power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt sedan goes out every so often for no apparent reason it has been taken back to a dealer once or twice for this problem. They have told me that i have to pay over 2 grand to get it fixed. With the recall out i don't know if mine is covered or not i can provide the vin and other info. Problem started right after i bought the car and that summer had no steering what so ever. It has been a major issue for two years now it happens mainly when the car is driven over 80 degrees. And also one of the bulbs in the high mount third break light does not work anymore after being replaced more than once to see if it was a problem with the bulb. Front headlights have had to be replaced 5 times since buying the vehicle and i have gone threw more turn signal bulbs to count.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact attempted to change the headlamp bulb because the bulb shield fell off. The contact had not noticed the shield was missing until he noticed a glare in the bulb. The contact stated that there were two light bulbs affected due to the reflector failing without warning. The contact purchased a repair manual and noticed nhtsa campaign number: 04v560000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the glare could affect an oncoming motorist, resulting in a crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,400.
I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. Suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. He was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. He admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. I called the police and obtained a police report. The air bags did not work. My mom and i were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. My car stalled on impact of the other car. Luckily my foot was on the brake and i did not hit the car in front of me. I had to restart my car and i pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busystreet. I complained that my air bags did not work but i was ignored. Also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which i thought was strange.
Power door locks and remote will not work replace battery still not working, can not drive over 40 mph because car jumps and steering is all over the place and made me hit a giant pot hole and cause damage under the car and i think it bent by rim on passenger side front and four about a year or more drivers headlight light is pull of moisture and has a bad glare in it. Called chevy and they refuse to do anything about all of it.
I have had my 2005 chevy cobalt since july 2005.at 800 miles i had it serviced for a leak in the passenger floorboard.it was in the shop 5 times before they found a fix.next was the lights flashing on the dashboard, specifically the check engine, brake and high beam lights. Then the heater would not blow so it was in the shop to have that fixed.then the reverse lights stopped working and there is condensation in the headlights.now, two days ago, my power steering light comes on and it becomes very hard to steer.i almost had an accident when i couldn't turn fast enough.when you turn the car on and off it works again temporarily. I will be taking it to the shop again, but at this point it has 50,000 miles and is out of warranty.very disappointed with the quality of this car!!
My daughter was driving her new (less than 300 miles on it)cobalt late saturday evening with our four-year old grandson in the back seat.without warning, the dashboard indicators went off as the engine died.the directionals failed to operate.the emergency flashers would not work.she was able to coast off the highway, but was almost rear-ended by a larger vehicle that was following her.the service department could find nothing wrong with the car, but she will pursued the matter with the dealer.
We bought this car in july 2005. Since this time, it has been in the shop 8 times for various reasons. Mainly the steering. Going over bumps, it rattles very loudly. The steering column, struts, mounts, and almost everything to do with the steering has been replaced twice!! still rattles loudly. Gm tells us that is not a safety hazard. There is a fix in progress but may take 6 months to a year! i pay a lot of money a month for a rattle trap! other items that have been replaced on the car is the radio, the blower motor, the right headlight, all 4 door bezels, all 4 door weather stripping due to wind noise, the shifting column because i had trouble getting the key out of the ignition. This has been the worst new car purchase i have ever made. I have already been in touch with the bbb about it.
2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states vehicle stopped suddenly. Consumer has received recall notice and is requesting reimbursement*tgwthe consumer stated the power steering light illuminated. The consumer was also informed the headlights were full of water.
I have had my 2005 chevy cobalt since july 2005.at 800 miles i had it serviced for a leak in the passenger floorboard.it was in the shop 5 times before they found a fix.next was the lights flashing on the dashboard, specifically the check engine, brake and high beam lights. Then the heater would not blow so it was in the shop to have that fixed.then the reverse lights stopped working and there is condensation in the headlights.now, two days ago, my power steering light comes on and it becomes very hard to steer.i almost had an accident when i couldn't turn fast enough.when you turn the car on and off it works again temporarily. I will be taking it to the shop again, but at this point it has 50,000 miles and is out of warranty.very disappointed with the quality of this car!!
- the contactreceived two recalls 04560000 concerning exterir lighting:headlights and 07v014000 concerning structure onthe 2005 chevrolet cobalt in august 2006. He made three attempts to getthe vehicle repaired.the dealer will not give him a loaner vehicle for the day and/or will not give him a ride to work.the current mileage was 45,000.there had been no failures to date.
I have a 2005 cobalt i purchased new.i have had numerous problems with the brakes, headlights, a.c., signal lights etc.but the newest problem is the power steering it goes out without any warning.it does this every day at no certain time.and this is very dangerous as it is very hard to steer when this happens.when the steering goes out it says power steering on dash, most of the time i can pull over and turn the car off wait a minute and restart the engine and it steers fine for awhile.the car has 37,500 miles on it and the warranty just ran out. This could easily cause a loss of control and or a collision.feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.....thanks.
I purchased a 2005 chevrolet cobalt in august of 2005. In december of 05 the car was having a problem related to the automatic shifter and was in for service. The shifting unit was replaced, also the radio was reprogrammed for flashing an error message at the time of service. By february of 06 the shifter was again very stiff to move and was having trouble getting the key out of the ignition. The garage adjusted the shifter linkage and lubed the cable assembly, at this time i also had a concern with the operation of the headlights, changing them from low beam to high beam. The problem being that when you switch the lights they go out for a brief time. The garage ordered a new multi-control switch for the car. A few days after having the car serviced for these problems the car was towed back to the dealership because i was unable to remove the key again from the switch causing the battery to go dead, and the shifter was very stiff. The garage ordered and replaced the shifter assembly anddefective cylinder for the key switch. As of the 7th of march, 06, i was still having problems with the lights going out when changing from low to high beams, the car is presently in the shop. I have contacted gm about my concerns with the shifter and the lights. After i did this, i recieved a call from the gm representitive that i had spoken with only to be told that the service manager from the garage told him that this is a normal condition for the vehicle and that nothing can be done to correct the problem.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
Dt*:the contact stated the ignition switch would not turn, the airbag light illuminated and the turn signal failed.the dealership repaired the problems but they reoccurred.the manufacturer was alerted.
I have a 2005 cobalt i purchased new.i have had numerous problems with the brakes, headlights, a.c., signal lights etc.but the newest problem is the power steering it goes out without any warning.it does this every day at no certain time.and this is very dangerous as it is very hard to steer when this happens.when the steering goes out it says power steering on dash, most of the time i can pull over and turn the car off wait a minute and restart the engine and it steers fine for awhile.the car has 37,500 miles on it and the warranty just ran out. This could easily cause a loss of control and or a collision.feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.....thanks.
Massive fuel pump leak in 2 areas.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 119,000. Updated 8/21/15the consumer stated fuel was leaking from the fuel line. Updated 09/01/15
2005 chevy cobalt caught fire when the ignition key tried to start the engine. This car was parked during the work day at the hospital covered parking lot.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after fuel was placed in the vehicle and it was parked in the garage, the contact smelled fuel outside of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that a crack was present in the fuel tank. The fuel tank was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Out of the blue the car began missing, quitting and unable to steer or turn the car has a serious loss of power.the car has been checked and rechecked with no answers and with the previous complaints and recalls that are listed i am requesting information on the specifics to get the car fixed without the cost to me.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 185,000.
I purchase my vehicle brand new in 2005 and had continual problems with the car shutting off while driving ever since.i had this car at the dealer for annual maintenance as well as for the car shutting off while driving.i had the cart in the shop monthly for them to evaluate until they said there was absolutely nothing they could do they cant find anything wrong.went to another dealership and still no satisfaction i even called gm to complain several times and i cried that i was going to get killed and they said there was nothing they could do.now 13 + people are dead. I have my car at the dealer and it was a fiasco. They gave me back my car with a check engine light on and said i should pay for diagnostics.really?? they had my car i did not give it to them that way.i called gm and they told me to pay for diagnostic my car is to old so they wont make them do anything. Nice real nice - i guess i am lucky to still be alive today - i wish i could sue them but i work hard and don't have that kind of money to spend.again they are lucky they have no penalty.they don't care and they will only do what they are forced to do not what is the right thing to do. They should not have been bailed out they should never have that privilege again.in this world only the strong survive and the weak fail. Let them fail.
I bought this vehicle new in february 2005.i've always been very diligent in maintaining and caring for my car.this summer i had noticed a gasoline odor several times when i got into my car.i always looked under the vehicle for wet spots or dripping but never found anything.in january 2014 i took my car in to have the annual safety inspection done.the inspector told me my car needed brakes on both axles and front rotors.he also told me he smelled a gasoline odor but could not find an active leak even though he turned the key on and primed the fuel system several times.because it was raining that day he told me the underside of the vehicle was wet which prevented him from finding any wet areas due to a fuel leak.he told me he would check again when i brought it back for the re-inspection.a few days later, after the brake repairs, the inspector put my car on the lift and found the fabric heat shield/sleeve was damp with gasoline.he removed the heat shield/sleeve and found that the supply fuel line had rusted through.i did some research online and have found this is a very common problem with the cobalt model.i took my car to the local chevrolet dealership and they gave me an estimate of $647 to replace the one bad fuel line!a fuel line rusting through in less than 9 years?terrible design having fuel lines run a few inches from the exhaust pipes.terrible quality parts that fail prematurely and cause a fire hazard making the vehicle unsafe to drive.terrible customer service at the dealership with an uncaring attitude and statements of "it's a car, they don't last forever" and "it's only $647, it's not the end of the world".i guess someone's car has to catch on fire, someone get killed, and gm get sued before they'll do something about this known and common problem.now i know why the us government had to bail out gm. Smh!
2005 chevy cobalt-stalls without warning, upon braking, stopping or backing, car will go dead and sometimes unable to re start.complained to serv dept several time but they say they cant find a problem.thousands on line with same complaint.almost hit by train, and other vehicles due to the stalling.
A hose from the fuel tank to the evap canister, came off allowing explosive gasoline vapors to enter the air.this hose is pressed on with no clamp holding the hose in place on the fuel tank.there is a positive lock on the evap canister side of the hose, but nothing holding the hose to the fuel tank.the new fuel tank, (tank and hose one item), also has no clamp at the fuel tank.in addition to allowing explosive vapors into the air, the cost of the repair is huge.the tank assembly, (the hose and fuel tank are one item), is $500, plus installation.chevy and gm were notified and i was told, "the parts are off the vehicle and nothing will be done about this."to find this defect, the parts , (tank), must be removed from the vehicle.the car has 45000 miles and has never been in a crash or had any damage to it.this hose has no tension on it, just the lack of a clamp allowing it to come loose.the gasoline vapors escaping from the tank in an enclosed area, like a garage, could lead to an explosion and fire, (i'm a retired firefighter).damage to the environment by escaping gasoline vapors also occurs, (that's why the hose is there in the first place).this negligence in the design on the part of gm could be corrected with a simple low cost clamp on the hose.this defect causes the consumer to spend a large amount of money needlessly, exposes the environment to gasoline vapor damage and could potentially explode, killing someone.please look into this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a gasoline odor being emitted from the vehicle. He later discovered that there was a gasoline leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, who stated that the fuel line was rusted and would need a total replacement.the mechanic also advised that the line could be mended as a temporary repair. The fuel line was repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 03/21/14*lj updated 03/28/2014
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that there was a fuel line leak in his vehicle.in march of 2009, he smelled fuel coming from the vehicle while driving and also while it was parked.the dealer has not been notified.the current mileage was 12,062 and failure mileage was 11,538.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer five times due to intermittent power steering failure and electrical problems.the steering wheel locked suddenly twice while driving, at various speed.the wheel locked on numerous occasions while the vehicle was stopped.each time the power steering light illuminated on the dash during the failure.the wheel unlocked after the engine was shut down and restarted four times. The following electrical problems occurred intermittently, all the gauges fluttered, the fuel gage showed an inaccurate reading, and the emergency brake light illuminated while driving. On one occasion the dealer replaced the power steering housing, but this did not remedy the problem.on all other occasions the dealer completed diagnostic testing, but was unable to determine the cause of the problems.the consumer stated the gas tank was full of gas, however the low fuel illuminated on the dash. The radio malfunctioned twice.updated 04/06/06.
Massive fuel pump leak in 2 areas.
Power steering failure signal comes on after any length of time of driving, at any speed and on any pavement. The steering wheel locks up and the car has to be turned off and restarted in order for the steering to reset. Fuel injection failure. Key won't turn in ignition. Cd player picks and chooses when it will work.
While driving home a 2005 chevy cobalt, we ran over a small rock that had fallen from a truck in front of us ( about 8" in diameter). We heard a banging and tearing noise, then the engine went dead. After several attempts to restart, we exited the cobalt to find fuel gushing from underneath the vehicle. We had our 3 children make a run for it, grabbed our possessions, followed the kids, and called the fire department from a safe distance. Fortunately we, (and other motorists) were not injured. In 25 years of driving, we had never seen anything like this. The firemen on the scene said they had never seen a small rock tear open a fuel tank at that slow a speed before. The sheriff echoed their comments, along with the fact he had never seen a fuel tank like that before, particularly the fact that it did not have a bladder.i'm not well versed in auto mechanics. I'm just happy my family is alive. Take this as a warning - perhaps the protective measures chevy took for the fuel tank in a rear collision left it vulnerable in other areas. I don't think this is the first and last time this will happen, and hopefully a recall will take place before someone dies from this flaw.
Dt:consumer has a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She was on vacation when something struck her gas tank.she wanted to complain about the protectiveness ofgas tank. There was a piece of aluminum that protected the gas tank and when something struck the vehicle.the aluminum was almost completely pealed back. This happened on august 8, 2005 in baker county florida on110 west. She has pictures of the damage.
I am the owner of a 2005 chevy cobalt ls.my major problem (there of course are other small ones) with this car is that it dies? it just shuts down.the vehicle has died/shut down when stopped at red lights, while making a turn, while in stop and go traffic on the freeway, well basically it does it all the time while driving it.when the vehicle dies/shuts down, it gives no warning, it just does it.the ac/heater, radio, and lights will stay on, however the car shuts down.i either have to put it on park or on neutral and start it up again.this problem is re-occurring.i have taken it in to several mechanics and they can?t find a problem.there is no warning/engine light on nothing!i am very stressed over this issue that has gone far too long.i drive my car to and from work praying that it won?t shut down on me while on the freeway, which it has happen several times now.i feel that everytime it shuts down on me i?m going to have a panic attack and not be able to act fast enough to turn it back on.this is extremely dangerous and i am very grateful that i haven?t been hurt because of this car.i have found soo many people online with the same problem and i am appalled that this issue has not been recalled yet.this system is very disappointing.so much for trying to support our country by purchasing american cars?
I purchased the vehicle new and there has been problems with the fuel gauge not registering full when it is filled up.sometimes it goes to the 7/8 mark and sometimes it doesn't even go to there.they told me that it was a programming problem , and there should be an update for the computer.i took it in for the update and apparently it was not fixed.also, the fan motor on the vent controls only works on high.i have had the car in to the dealer twice for this issue.
I have notice a fuel leakage from the drivers side of my car by the exhaust between the claps its leaking fueli took it to my mechanic he said it will cost $450 dollars to fix i don't have that type of money i looked on line and found out that these cobalt has a recall on the fuel tanks and lines i need you to its not theits the dangerous to drive it i wouldn't drive its on the street and it drips quarter of fuel on the ground
Leaking fuel on driver side under back seat. This is happening while driving and when the car is in park.
The car has been in the shop so many times for the same thing. When you drive at times, the car sputters and dies out and runs rough.it overheats and then the mechanic cant find the problem or anything wrong but i have to pay to have it looked at. My cousin bought a 2009 cobalt and her car has the same problems of dying out. The car is always in the shop because everything breaks down. I still owe on the car and its a money pit. A mechanic said my frame is bent. I haven't been in an accident. I am stuck with a lemon and its squeezing me.
The fuel line rust out and leaks gas. This is a very dangerous situation but apparently not covered by recall 12v459000. This gas leakshould defiantly included in that recall. My car is driven by a teenager and he did not notice the leak until i saw it. The repairs were over $800.00. This happened to both of our chevy cobalts in the same week.
I have a fuel leak by the left rear tire possibly a corroded fuel line. I smelled gas for two days. The leak was by the exhaust. My children and i could of been killed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the power steering seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. The vehicle also lost fuel. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle also hesitated and jerked violently, and "faulty power steering" and "loss of fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated and the transmission made an abnormal shifting noise. The contact called anderson chevrolet (31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 226-0822) and was informed that the transmission recall was serviced in 2009; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the inner part of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust, oxygen sensor, thermostat and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted as the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel odor and the contact noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 02/10/16*ljupdated 04/30/18
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to restart after a few minutes. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel line. The vehicle was patched but not fully repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 15,250.
While driving the car began to smell like gas. I got our and looked and the car was leaking gas profusely. Come to find out the gas line had rusted completely out.
Fuel line leak by the left rear wheel at body mount.similar to what is described in the recent release regarding the 2008-2010 cobalt fuel leak issue.the investigation should be expanded to 2005 as well.
My 2005 chevy cobalt with 117000 miles has a fuel leak coming from the gas tank area. My research shows that this common problem with the cobalt. So much so that gm has a bulletin to make repairs for years 2006-2009. Why is the 2005 not covered? its the same vehicle with the same safety issue. Gas is leaking while the car is in motion while driver is unaware.
The vehicle will periodically jerk/hiccup at random while driving. On january 8, 2015 while traveling on the expressway, the vehicle began to randomly sputter/jerk/hiccup. The vehicle did not loose power, or was there any indication from dash board icons of any malfunction. There was not any visible warnings signs to alert a faulty system. This has occurred previously, while traveling throughout the city at speeds of 25-45 mph. During the most recent incident, traveling speeds varied from 50-70 mph on the expressway. This particular instance i was driving a 60 mile trip and this jerking occurred7-10 times. The first time this occurred was probably 1.5 years ago. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic after the first instance, without anything being detected or a diagnosis. The issue is progressively worsening. It is beginning to happen more frequently. Last week, of the 4 days of travel on the expressway, the jerking occurred 3 of those days. Initially, i felt, this was associated to the cold and weather/temperature, but this has also occurred in warmer months. This is a definite safety issue, as it relates to myself, and others traveling in my vicinity.
Fuel return line leak 108,000 milesall the sudden the clip gave out under driver's side door full tank leaked out no warningignition spark caused fire
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel odor. The vehicle was not inspected; however the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Vehicle leaking fuel from fuel line at clamp, underneath driver side in front of back tire.worse upon start and stopping.
Our vehicle is leaking gasoline and is exhibiting the same symptoms as those addressed in this recall nhtsa campaign #09v419000 but chevrolet says that it doesn't cover the 2005 model and we believe it should since it is the same problem.
Fuel leak under the driver side, just in front of the rear wheel. Leak is near exhaust, heat shielding from factory caused fuel line to rust and leak.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When the ignition was turned to the on position and moved 10 feet, the contact observed fuel pouring from the rear driver side of the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle, placed her hand under the vehicle, and felt fuel pouring out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,220.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the fuel line was leaking and fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. The contact was made aware of the leak during inspection. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has developed a gasoline leak from a point roughly a foot in front of the vehicles left/driver side rear tire. The leak takes the form of gas dripping from the above mentioned point while the car's engine is on. The drip continues for several mins after the engine is turned off but then stops.
Fuel leaking from fuel lines leaving fuel pump at gas tank. Strong odor of fuel inside and outside of car. Leaves wet spot on ground under car near passenger side rear wheel about 18 inches in diameter while parked. Hard starting. Contacted chevrolet and a dealer and they said it was not covered on a recall.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline being emitted from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was a crack in the fuel pump. The contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump) however, the contact was advised that the recall was only issued for the 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles. The vehicle was replaced.the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 12,100...updated 11/14/12 the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced with no assistance from the manufacturer. Updated 11/16/2012
My car is leaking fuel at the gas tank. Gm recalled the 2006 cobalts but mine is a 2005. My car could explode and gas in our public water system is a huge concern. This car is a lemon!! i have extreme anxiety of dying in this car. I need someone to get gm to recall my car asap before i die!! i cant afford to fix it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor and a leak coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 125,589.
The fuel pump is defective and leaking gas this is a recall on the 2006 models and up but not on a 2005 model. There are endless complaints online about the 2005 models leaking gas but there are no recalls on it yet.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel was leaking onto the ground and there was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge reading level quickly displayed low fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
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 monthsabout 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 openbut the bahamasoffice closed from covid-19. Stillhave to wait on a response.*dt
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel suddenly became dark. The contact exited the vehicle to inspect the failure further when he discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had ignited in flames. The contact stated that the fire began near the fuel tank area. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure and current mileage was 80,000.
The check engine light come on showing the gas tank has leak in the line when checked by shop they replaced lines but check engine light still comes on
Fuel system does not keep reliable fuel readings, particularly within the last 1/8 of the tank. It will often register as empty after having shut off the car with 1/8 of a tank only moments before.
Lines leaking rusted with holes....should have been coated and not exposed to weather
Fuel odor and spotting of fuel when the vehicle is parked
My 05 chevy cobalt started leaking fuel from the right passenger side next to the fuel tank. I have read online of recalls on the 08 cobalts for the same issue.
While driving through an intersection car shut off. This loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. I called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that i may be charged a diagnostic fee if i bring the car in for repair.
Car has a gas leak and a recall is in place in certain states for 2006 and 2007 but not 2005 and not in all states. My 2005 has a gas leak and uses the same parts as the 2006 so the 2005 needs recalled too in all states.
My car turns off in the middle of driving.three times i have been on 45 mph roads, and have 2 small kids. This isn't the only major issue my car. But first the digital display reads engine disabled or engine losing power then engine disabled and loses all function.there was a recall over a year ago for this model shutting off while driving supposedly due to weight on the key ring. After the dealer fixed it the issue stopped until 3 mnths ago. I can only go a block before the engine disables now, it progressively happened sooner and sooner.a friend who is old buddies with a diagnostics specialist introduced me and he was able to tell me exactly what was going on to fine details.i called the dealership to see about any recalls and relayed the info he'd given me and they down played it like they guy didn't know what he was talking about. The dealer thinks its a throttle or engine problem. The guy i know said the computer chip in the key likely got messed up possibly from having my cell phone next to it a lot, that the part in the ignition that reads the signal from the key is getting mixed info and signals the engine to shut down . He also said that once it happens, a loop is created to where every time i turn they key it starts the cycle over where everything is okay in the beginning but the info gets misread over n over which is why he said i should get a new key- and (i think this is what he said)to replace to whole ignition column so all parts involved would be new.he also gets his parts wholesale and is not trying to rip me off.next problem car burns oil!the last two times i had oil checked, nothing on the dipstick, i get it done every 3000miles.walmart made me sign a paper stating there was no oil on dipstick.gas line corroded, smell of gas throughout car, has whole piece replaced.these are serious why is chevrolet doing nothing bad business
Cobalt is leaking fuel behind the rear driver side wheel. Leak was noticed when vehicle was parked fuel is visibly dripping and the smell of fuel outside of vehicle is strong. Fuel can also be smelled in the vehicle as well.
While traveling at highway speeds (~65 mph) the car has shut off 4 times. Each time car behaved the same way, as if the key had been removed: the engine stopped, instrument panel dials went to 0, lights turned off. Radio stayed on (as it would if the car was turned off). The shut offs were sudden: there were no warnings (lights, sounds, vibrations) before shut off.i was able to coast/brake and pull to the side of the road, shift to park and restart the car each time. The first incident was in july 2008 approximately 100 miles into a trip. The second three incidents happened in about a 30 minute time span on the same trip in mid october. I took the car to the chevy dealership after the october incidents and they could not reproduce the problem. They performed a computer update. I had them check the wiring in january 2009 and they could not find any problems. The clock radio resets to 12:00 (when i turn on the car, not during driving) about once every 3 months since i bought the car in 2005 - i'm not sure if this problem is related. The car is an automatic 2005 cobalt, 4 doors with about 35000 miles.
Power steering was recalled in my 2005 chevy cobalt...but the whole steering column needs to be recalled.i willnever by a chevy again.
I bought my car in 6/05.my car's parking lights, tail lights, and dash lamps were not working.i brought it in twice before it was fixed, about 7/05.then everything worked properly for about a month.whenever i turned the headlights on manually, the dash panel would illuminate.however, one day it began to flicker and now the instrument panel only illuminates when the auto light sensor deems it dark enough to warrant illumination.i have driven in the rain and today in a snow storm and when i manually turned my headlights on my instrument panel remained dark.or, at times, it will illuminate for a few minutes, go dark again, illuminate, dark, and so on.i brought it back to the dealer again and they told me that the auto light sensor is supposed to override me manually turning my headlights on, however, this was not the case when my car was working properly between 7/05 and 8/05.during that month my dash lights would illuminate whenever i turned my headlights on, even during broad daylight.also, my emergency brake light flashes on and off on the dash maybe about once a week as does my 'bright' headlight beam icon on the dash.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
Ignition key cannot be removed without using the release button in the hole under the column.
My 2005 cobalt has problems with the doors getting stuck shut.they will not open from the inside or outside . I feel that this is a major safety issue due to the fact that if i need to get out of my car in a hurry that this will not be possible. Something needs to be done about this problem.
2005 chevy cobaltpower steering goes out at random, car locks you inside, you have to go out the window, car dies while driving. These are all common problems with this car. Chevy does not make redesigned parts to replace its current stock of bad parts. Someone is going to get hurt, if chevy is not forced to take action.
I have a 2005 cobalt with 80,000 on it .the drivers door locks up all the time, i can't get in or out. Its happening all the time. Its a very dangerous issue if i ever got in a accident. I have times when i had to climb over the seats to get out. I have read many issues on this problem and i think there should be a recall on this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the driver and passenger side door handles were inoperable and he was unable to enter or exit the vehicle if a crash or fire occurred; therefore, a passenger had to exit through the window.the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure, nor was the failure diagnosed or repaired. The current mileages were 125,741 and the failure mileages were 100,000.
When it rains, my car doors do not open.i took my car in to get the door locks replaced after being trapped in my car after the battery died and i was trapped for an hour or so waiting for someone to jumpstarted my car. Due to the battery being dead, i wasn't even able to climb out a window.
Randomly, the driver's door latch fails to function. If the door is open, it will not latch closed. If the door is closed, neither the interior or exterior door handle will open the door. Obviously, this is rather a severe safety concern. If this were to occur after an accident, an un-injured occupant could die from fire--or drown if the car were submerged. I explored the issue on multiple internet forums and found this is a rather common issue. For instance, here is a query on the cobalt ss forum. Just entering "door latch" comes up with these search results. Http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/esp_search.php?query=door+latch&ref=esp-nav-bar&type=allon one poll, fully 50% of all cobalt owners have experienced this issue. 50%.i found there is an nhtsa case on the issue. The action number is: "nhtsa:action number: 10038344 service bulletin number: 308836." this references the dealer service bulletin #pi0011a. A dealer applied the bulletin, the issue remains. I am now having the latch replaced, however that is no guarantee that the issue will be resolved.worried i may have this problem at some point with the passenger door, i looked into the latch on the passenger door. The latch is not available and has been discontinued by gm. Even though there is an nhtsa action on this issue, gm has seen fit to make fixing the problem impossible. One has to ask, "why is the part sold out?"clearly, the failure rate has been so high that gm has sold out their entire stock of replacement parts. The part numbers needed for my passenger door latch are either 15906018 or 15892690. I can't believe that there is no recall for this. People will die. Gm isn't even stocking all of the parts that might fix the issue. The service bulletin does not fix the problem. Gm knows how to make a door latch that works. Please, require gm to fix this before people die.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle would shift abnormally hard and would often jump when driving at various speeds. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically attempt to stall. The contact stated that various warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and each time the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact also stated that the automatic key fob could not be used to lock the doors because the anti-theft alarm could not be disarmed. As a result, the contact had to manually lock and unlock the doors at all times. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
- sun roof (won't close on one corner)- sun roof switch literally fell out of the socket while driving- power door locks randomly (and rapidly) lock and unlock, whether the car is on or not. It's fun to watch your car lock your keys inside right in front of you.- passenger seat heater button sucked into the dash after being pressed using a normal amount of force.- both seat heaters failed within a few weeks of each other, fuses and connections are good.- heater randomly loses temperature control and won't switch between any of the settings, the heater won't stop blowing hot air in your face, even with the ac on, and the coldest setting.- driver side door randomly won't engage from the inside or outside handle while unlocked, and if it is locked, the key does nothing. In a crash, it may make it impossible to exit the vehicle. - driver's side top corner windshield seal failed. Could lead to water in the electrical system, and fires.- cruise control won't reengage after braking. The fix for this is to push the cc button (turning it off) and pressing the brakes. It resets the cc, and will work again, until it fails later.- passenger side front mudflap came off backing (slowly) over an average-sized speed bump. Luckily, the front fasteners are integrated into the front bumper, so to replace the mudflap would require replacing the entire front bumper.- driver's and passenger's side rear wheel well skirt plastic fasteners have mostly fallen out, causing the foam filler to droop down and rub the tires, or fall out completely.- passenger side rear seat latch in the trunk (that releases the seat to fold down) broke off during normal use. - at highway speeds, the front end shakes violently (also on a completely random schedule) to the point that braking nearly causes the vehicle to go out of control. 2 visits to two different (gm certified) dealerships and all they could tell me was, "we can't reproduce the problem, and don't know what is wrong with it".
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt, the key constantly gets stuck in the ignition, the last time this happened i was unable to turn my car off for over 5 hours. This is a problem for many reasons. Not only will i probably have to replace that part but eventually the battery due to this. I've researched it online and see that it is a common complaint among many chevy's especially my model. I think since it's such a common issue their should be a recall for this. I don't see why i should waste over $800 to get something fixed that is more common than it should be.
I was in town with my 5 month old baby and my door handle messed up. I had parked, and exited the car and went around to passenger side of car to open the door and get my son but the door wouldn't open. I locked and unlocked the car door and it was still stuck. It was as though the door handle wasn't latched to anything. It was just there, it wouldn't do anything. I beat and bang on the door for almost an hour until the passenger side door finally opened. The driver side door still won't open, inside or out. This car needs to be recalled. I have read of many others with same problem. My child who is only 5 months old was screaming and i couldn't get to him. This could have been very tragic had it been hot outside. Someone needs to do something about this!!
The door latches on both my passanger and driver side doors have been getting stuck frequently over the last 2 weeks. When i pull the handle to open the door (from either the inside or the outside) there is no reisitance on the handle. Like the latch is not even attached. I have tried using the remote key locks, using the key in the door lock, and using the buttons inside the car. Nothing works. I have been lock both in and out of my car. This is a huge safety issue.
Since this car was new, the car locks and unlocks itself regularly. If you get out of car, then return to car even within seconds, when you open door the alarm goes off. You cant do anything with car, without having keys in hand ready to shut off alarm. Even driving down the road the doors lock and unlock regularly. Have taken to dealer and they say nothing wrong. Car now has just over 100k miles, and am leaning towards never buying gm again.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
At multiple times, the driver side door will not open from either the inside or the outside latch.this seems to happen mainly when it gets very cold outside.when i pull the latch it doesn't feel like it catches anything inside the door.this problem will go on for a couple weeks, and then suddenly the latch will begin to work again.
The latching mechanism on the doors stopped working properly, usually when the outside temperatures begin to drop, but it isn't always the case. The doors either won't open or won't close, and the handles don't work inside or outside of the car when the latch won't release. Sometimes banging very hard on the outside of the door at a certain location releases it and it works again until the next time you need to open it. I've seen many posts online of cobalt owners having the same issue. This is a major safety hazard, and should require a recall. If both doors stopped working at the same time i would be stuck inside the car, or stuck outside not being able to get in and drive my car. And what if there was an emergency? unfortunately repair shops have no clue what's going on or how to fix it, and i'm not the only one out there who can't get it repaired.
I have been locked in my car and locked out of my car due to the locking mechanism on the drivers door.this has happened several times.this morning i had to calla tow truck to come unlock my car at 5:00 in the morning.
Ignition key sticks in the "acc" position at shut down about 80% of the time.restarting the car or pushing up under the key cylinder sometimes releases it.i've gone to two dealers so far and all i get is yup its stuck...maybe its the shifter maybe its the ignition.that's not a great response to hear. This is on 05 chevy cobalt ls coupe.
The power steering on the 2005 and later cobalts quits either intermittently or continuously. In my case, the ps only works for 2/10 of a mile before quitting. After that point it is only manual drive. There are websites and blogs that are dedicated just to this problem including http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh.this site has 335 instances of this problem as of today. Gm has failed to step up and fix this. In fact, they insist that the entire steering column must be replaced. However, this site http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/cobalt/2005/steering/power_steering_failure.shtml shows that it is usually only one component but thatcomponent cannot be purchased separately. The entire column replacement runs from $800 to $2000 whereas the component alone has to be much cheaper and is actually simple to replace. I tried the remedy listed by wayne from zion il #318 on the first website listed here and while it didn't work for me, there was so much black powder coming out of it i couldn't believe it. No wonder it doesn't work! this part is basically sealed so it must be made in unclean conditions. I believe it is made in japan (one of the posts mentions it). I believe that power steering issues are a major defect and why nothing has been done by this organization or gm is beyond me. While it may be safe to drive in manual steering, having it change in the middle of a turn (as is reported in the posts) is not safe!another problem that seems to be related is the key not coming out of the ignition. I say related because most cars with the first issue seem to have the second issue too.lastly, these cars also have the a/c leak directly into the passenger compartment causing mold and mildew and therefore unsafe breathing conditions in the car. Check the posts, dealers "can't find anything wrong" with them.how do i force your organization to do something about this as i know i'm not the only one to complain?
The key is stuck in the ignition.
Our 2005 chevy cobalt ls has key stuck in ignition.i found countlesssimilar complains online from owners.is this related to steering issue.if not please have them fix this lemon.it's not save as we are only able to take the keys out in the accessory position, in which case shifter stick is not locked and kids are able to shift it from park.it also drains the battery.
Threeissues with my 2005 chevy cobalt.one the door latch broke and i can no longer get out the drivers side.if an accident were to occur i would have to crawl out the passenger side to get out of the car.secondly, my struts keep going bad on my car.i have had them replaced three times now.my third issue is the brakes.i was told that the cobalt had anitlock brakes when i bought it.however, when i have had to slam on the brakes they lock and a little light comes on with a anti brake symbol on it.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt went out while i was driving, luckily it didn't result in an accident. I could have just as easily been in an accident due to the fact i couldn't turn my wheel at all. I took the cobalt to a shop, and it turns out it was the motor. Apparently this happens to a ton of chevy cobalts all the time. This is sooo dangerous! also, occasionally my driver side door won't open from the inside or outside. This could be a huge safety risk if i needed to get out of my vehicle in a hurry.
I am not able to get my key out of the ignition of my 2005 chevy cobalt ls. This has been a persistent problem since i bought the car in 2006 (was a rental). Up until today (2/27/10) i've always been able to get it out eventually. Now however, my car will not start - it just clicks, and my shifter won't move. The car doesn't recognize that it's in park. After doing some research online, it appears many people have had this problem. The conclusion is that there is a defect in the transmission shift cable. Please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfb6y7_zkx0this is not the only problem i've had with this car:power steering failure after about 45,000bad wheel bearing after about 50,000cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject cds (this is still a problem even though the dealer replaced it with the same manufacturer's model)faulty glove compartment.i feel this model of car is dangerous andshould be recalled after all the problems people are experiencing with it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated while driving the vehicle and making a u-turn the drivers side door would open, when it was locked. The contact also indicated that on multiple occasions while attempting to exit the vehicle the driver side door would not unlock. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. .updated 07/01/14 mathe consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she crashed into a garage.the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 07/23/14
Power steering on my 2005 cobalt goes out intermittently, it had not done it for two months. But recently, while i was taking a turn, it went out, and i was unable to keep the car in my lane and hit the curb on the opposite side of the road, thankfully no other vehicle was present in intersection, or it would have been a front end collision. Now it works only for a few minutes when i turn my car on , but goes out every time i drive it. I also have problems with the power locks locking and unlocking themselves constantly while i'm driving, and even after the vehicle is parked. I can not leave it unattended because it unlocks itself. I started to have the problem shortly after purchasing it in 2007, but the warranty expired, its 63,000 miles, and cannot afford to fix it. This should not be an issue in a car less than 5 years old. I live in minnesota, and the roads are often icy, i am fearful it will happen again, and i may not be so lucky again. I have also had problems with the front suspension, i had the shocks/struts? replaced 2 months after buying it, at around 40, 000 miles, and they still have the same problem after the dealer fixed it, i should have complained then, but i was afraid to shell out more money for something else they would claim was wrong with it.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt's doors wont open. I get stuck in the car or outside of the car. I have had to climb to the drivers side threw the passenger side and i have had to climb out the window because i have been locked in the car. I have already had my car recalled because i had no powersteering and now this. I cant stand gm - they can't make a safe or reliable car to save their life. I called gm and they said they can do nothing for me - except charge me the 100 diagnostic test fee. When there are 100's of people who are going threw the same thing i am. This is not safe whatsoever. What if i am in an accident and cant get out of my car. I suggest gm does something about this. The car locks unlock and lock but the door wont open. Clearly it is something faulty. Cause it is happening to both doors. I am so angered right now and feel like my life is in danger. I don't feel like climbing out my window one more time. It occurs everyday.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the electric locks activated independently. The key had also seized in the ignition. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the lock mechanism failed. The contact mentioned that the doors were unable to be unlocked using the electronic key fob or manually. In addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was out of park. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000(electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000(air bags, electrical system)however, the failures persisted.additionally, the contact stated that he also had to replace the computer motor and two body control modules.the manufacturer was notified of the failures.the failure mileage was 91,496.
The placement of the door locks on the 2 dooris poor .you must reach back over your sholder to unlock the door,either power door locks should be standedor the lock location should be changedto the door handel 2005 chevy cobalt 2 door
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the door locks would independently unlock and lock in a loop which causes the vehicle alarm to activate.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the front driver side door latch failed intermittently. After several attempts, the door was able to latch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver's door failed to open. The contact had to climb over to the front passenger side to exit the vehicle. In addition, while the vehicle was in motion, the rear driver and passenger doors independently opened. The contact had to bungee cord the two rear doors to keep them from opening while driving. The vehicle was taken to mangino buick gmc (1484 saratoga rd, ballston spa, ny 12020, (518) 885-5301), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has several issue with traction control, abs, and emergency brakes. I have taken this car to the chevy dealership for repairs multiple times and the same problem keeps recurring. All the warning light for tc, abs, and emergency brake are on again and when this sensor fails the car shifts gears and loses traction control. Very dangerous especially in wet weather conditions. I have heard this acommon problem with these types of chevy cars. So what's it going to take to get a recall! a fatality? someone do something about this.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has had problems with the steering starting when the car was less than a year old. Had taken the car in to fix the emergency brake that had snapped and spoke to advisor about the steering problem but at that time it had occurred intermittently, they checked and found no problem at that time. Following another broken emergency brake (that still does not hold) i again explained the steering problem that was happening more frequently and at that time i was told that the repair would cost about 1200.00 and that there were no recalls or warranty left (car had 36,000). There is no explanation of why it happens, it can occur at any time and may remain out for days. There is no way to prevent it that i have found. While driving it will go out and it is almost impossible to turn the wheel, i have had to completely stop the car to avoid missing or not making a turn or avoid another car then while you're struggling to turn the wheel the steering has come back on and the car moves erratically. The cars gauges will stop working (almost like a surge) while the steering is out and i will have no speedometer. The car is driven, we have no choice at times but we try not to drive it because we cannot rely on the steering. We have not fixed the car because we cannot afford the repair.
Threeissues with my 2005 chevy cobalt.one the door latch broke and i can no longer get out the drivers side.if an accident were to occur i would have to crawl out the passenger side to get out of the car.secondly, my struts keep going bad on my car.i have had them replaced three times now.my third issue is the brakes.i was told that the cobalt had anitlock brakes when i bought it.however, when i have had to slam on the brakes they lock and a little light comes on with a anti brake symbol on it.
Recall no. N100023 - i was driving up to a stop sign and all of a sudden i couldn't turn the wheel.i was almost at a stop.the power steering was gone.a little later it turned back on.recall no. 09041 - when i shift there is a clicking sound that is made inside where the shifter is, and then all of my sudden my car jerks.this happens when i am in motion. It jerks to the point i am physically moved.
While driving my cobalt from anywhere between 10mph to 50mph multiple "ding" noises occur.then any number of alert lights come on including; traction control, air bag, check engine, etc... There is a strange clicking noise that comes from somewhere in the dash.also, along with these symptoms the transmission (auto trans) begins to shift very hard both up and down, car shudders as if it is going to stall when it comes to a near stop.the scariest and most dangerous part is that the car has experienced loss of power steering at speed and loss of braking control.sometimes i have spent 5 minutes trying to get my key out of the ignition as well, and must forcefully move the transmission shift knob back and forth until the key turns free.this car is a danger, and despite having multiple recalls it is still unsafe to drive.
Traction control warning light came on after starting vehicle. Shifted from p to r and the shift was hard. Shifted to d and a clunk occurred. Vehicle did not drive correctly. Shut off vehicle and started it again. Problem went away. This could be very dangerous if it happens while driving at speed.
Driving my 2005 cobalt is a dangerous option, you can drive it for day's and all of a sudden the steering quits and the transmission starts acting up also lights on the dash panel start flashing the car is still running but the steering does not work anymore, also the shifter will not disengage the steering lock you have to remove the plug out of the bottom of the steering wheel and stick your finger up in there push a small button like thing to get the key to unlock and turn all the way off other wise it will not lock the steering wheel. This has been happening for about 1/12 years i called the dealer ship and they told me the warranty for this kind of thing was up and that they did not have a fix for this, however they knew of the problem in other cars, i was told to replace the brain i did it didn't work i was told to put a larger capacity (amps) battery in, i did , it didn't work, this is a very serious problem that needs fixed. I'm going to put the last incident date in the box below.
I had the ignition cylinder replaced about a year ago, due to the key not being able to release. This was a common problem with 2005 model year cobalts. Well, the vehicle is doing this again. The key is not being released from the ignition cylinder. However, this time i believe it is the shifter assembly that has gone bad. There is no reverse lock out. I can freely cycle through the gears without applying the brakes which is a safety hazard. I can put the car in reverse without applying the brakes by simply moving the shift lever. Little to no force is needed, i can accidentally knock the lever into reverse with the littlest of force. I have yet to contact the dealer about the issue since i am sure it will cost a fortune to fix even though it is a documented problem with a few technical service bulletins on the issue.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked and the engine was turned off, a second vehicle made contact with the rear bumper. As a result, the contact's vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 09v073000 (power train); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 133,000.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure. We purchased this car a few months ago and it has begun to have major problems. The car is inside of the timeline for power train warranty, but is over miles. The power steering light comes on followed by complete power steering failure, engine stalling, rough shifting, strange movements of the speedometer needle, check engine light comes on. Power steering loss happens while driving and the engine has stalled while driving. The engine also stall when braking. This nearly caused an accident today and the situation is getting worse. My wife and i drive our 1 year old child in this car and my wife is pregnant. We cannot afford another vehicle and may not be able to repair this problem as numerous reports on the web indicate that this is a extremely common problem that is very expensive to fix. This problem happens several times each day.
My car has been stalling out as it gets to lower speeds and shifting very hard. There is a clicking in the dash somewhere and the speed odometer was fluctuating. It hesitates and tries to shut off at every stop. Loosing power and speed even down hill. The power steering reading has been coming on. And the display for gas mileage will now go to all lines no numbers. I am starting to be afraid to drive my car. That its going to get me rear ended when i am turning and it shuts off. I fear for my safety and the safety of my children. I went so far as to this morning recording the dash as it was acting up so i can show my husband.
After approach from stop sign, went to accelerate, vehicle stalled, dashboard computer lights flashing, i.e power steering, brake, mph, and pinging. Started vehicle after multiple attempts. Difficult steering,accelerating no more than 30 mph, and transmission jerking. This vehicle has been to shop 2 times. The trans module was replaced august 1, 2012. A day after pick up, it had the same issues i.e. Difficulty steering, unexpected stalling, rough limited acceleration, flashing computer lights on the dashboard. The auto shop employee assuredme" it is safe to drive and do not be afraid.." the shop had this vehicle for three weeks. It was written on invoice, " car driven for 26 miles trouble free has possible inop issue, but is operating as designed." nine days after pickupthis vehicle still remains unsafe on the road, with unexpected stalling stopping i.e stop/ go traffic,intersections, and computerlights flashing on dashboard.the tcm /ecmissue is still not resolved causing a safety issue with unexpected stalling and difficulty steering and loss of acceleration.
Tcm module, power steering and odometer not working properly
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the power steering seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. The vehicle also lost fuel. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle also hesitated and jerked violently, and "faulty power steering" and "loss of fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated and the transmission made an abnormal shifting noise. The contact called anderson chevrolet (31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 226-0822) and was informed that the transmission recall was serviced in 2009; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Not sure exactly when it happened, but it has been occurring for years now. I have spent thousands of dollars in diagnostics, parts, and labor trying to fix the mystery problem! i'm fed up! it seems to happen randomly and fix itself randomly. Sometimes it lasts a couple days and sometimes longer than a couple weeks. The problem: my car will lose power steering, it starts shifting really hard and the gauges inside get all screwed. Occasionally when it happens it just won't shift at all. It will stay in first gear. The inside gauges: the speedometer will bounce all over the place, never staying still. The radio will also get loud and quiet by itself. The power locks would frantically go up and down themselves, until i took out the spark plug for those. It is very difficult to drive when the power steering goes out, not like cars that were built without it in the first place. The very hard shifting cannot be good for the car and is dangerous when i am driving during winter months or rainy weather. I live in michigan and it snows a lot. Even the chevy dealership can't tell me what is wrong and i have paid to have numerous parts replaced that have not fixed the problem. I've read other boards online with people having the same issue. I just cannot afford to keep paying to not get the problem fixed. I hate driving such an unreliable car with two young children, four years and 10 months. It happened multiple times when my little one was a newborn. Felt like i was giving the poor baby whiplash when the car switched gears. It's an automatic so there is nothing i can do about it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slowed down, jerked, and accelerated rapidly on its own. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was started, the enhance traction system, check engine, and power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, when the vehicle was switched into the reverse position, there was an abnormal sound coming from the gear shift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,377.updated 03/11/16*lj
Vehicle wouldn't start. Like the battery was dead, wouldn't even try to turn over. Go to turn the key off and pop my trunk where the battery is located and i can not get my key to turn all the way back to the off position, as a result i cannot remove my key. The speedometer read 30mph even though the vehicle never started and wasn't moving. Non of the electronics were working so i was unable to pop my trunk. This has happened several times before and eventually the vehicle will start and when it does the battery light stays on and the dash reads; engine performance low. The transmission will surge as i am driving and i cannot go faster than 30mph. I have even had the car shut off completly while i was driving down the road. After anywhere between a few hours to a few weeks the vehicle will stop acting up and drive normal for a while. Agian the normal lasts anywhere between a few hours to a few months as well. The power stering also flashes on the dash and sometimes cuts compleatly out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving the power steering failed after the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The repairs were made but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,275.
While driving home the chevrolet cobalt (which we've only had for two weeks) engine shut off,luckily we were in the neighborhood going slow when this happened. I started the car up again and pressed on the gas but it would not go forward, now only the reverse works.
While driving, the check engine light came on and the information display on the dashboard flashed "power steering."the car began shifting in and out of gear.the shifts are very rough and cause the car to jerk.there is also a rapid clicking sound that comes from the area of the gear selector.the code for the check engine light relates to the transmission control module.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission shift point failed and caused the vehicle to shift gears incorrectly and causes the vehicle to jerk and stall. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and caused the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle speedometer failed to operate as designed while driving, providing speed readings of 40 mph, 20 mph, 50 mph intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the transmission control module however, the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to several dealers and independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The first time it happened, was at interstate speeds.(60 to 70mph) the second, was in city stop and go traffic.the third was backing out of my driveway after a 5 minute idle.the fourth was when my last mechanic was test driving it because he thought he'd fixed it.dash lights blink on and off, all warning lights come on, engine cooling fans stop operating, transmission hunts for what gear it should be in; resulting in the transmission self destructing.engine management, other than the cooling fans, seems to be unaffected. I've replaced 4 tcm's so far; as all mechanics say that is the problem.it works for a few days or a week, then the same problem manifest.this seems to be a problem with quite a few gm vehicles.
About once a month "power steering" appears on display, sometime power assist is gone, most times it is still there but transmission shifts very hard and stalls engine when stopped for red light. If power steering comes on right away after starting vehicle, shut off, smack pass side of center console, then start, usually off then, but if vehicle is hot from sitting in sun, or very cold in winter, you have to drive it and either heat it up or cool it off before pulling over parking and shut off for 15 minutes, then hit it then start it.told dealer of this before p/s recall work was done they said it was not related, when i went to pick it up they ask if we were having trouble with the power steering and transmission, i said yes, they said oh have a nice day.
The power steering light came on.i had no mileage or speedometer reading.i took it to mr. Tire which was about 3 miles away.they put the car on a machine and found mil code u0101.they told me to take it to the dealer because there was a recall for this.i called the dealer the next morning and took it right over to them.they had the car for two days and finally called me and told me that they had to replace the tcm and reprogram it, clear the codes and retest. This was going to cost $500.i had taken this car to bob bell last june when i received the recall notice.it was repaired.after a few months i noticed that three or four times the signal came on about brakes but then disappeared and everything seemed fine.then this monday this happened.
Power steering alarm appears on dashboard.power steering stops working and transmission begins very hard shifting,causing car to 'buck' each time it shifts.the problem has occured both when stationary and when in motion. It was intermittent, but now occurs daily.
While driving on a major highway, "power steering" message is displayed on dash, warning chime sounds repeatedly, power door locks cycle at random, instrument panel gauges stop working intermittently and jump around, complete loss of power, and random warning lights appear on dash.at times the gas pedal was completely unresponsive, then vehicle would lurch forward - had a near miss incident when the loss of power on acceleration from a red light almost caused another vehicle to hit us.issue has occurred at random intervals since the car was new, but has become more frequent lately and tends to occur more often on hot days.dealer was unable to duplicate concern, despite hundreds of similar complaints on the internet.
This happens to me on different occasions i when i park my car or stop driving i try to shut my car off and i cannot my key will be stuck in the ignition and still running for about up to 30 mins my last time this problem happened to me. My other problem i am having is i can start my car perfectly fine but i try to shift the gear from park to drive and i cannot its like its stuck i put my foot on the gas and try to shift it but all i hear is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel area sometimes i have to sit with the car running for about 15-20 mins until i can finally get the car in drive.
If there has been the same recall on 2009 chevelot cobalt, it should be for 2005! i can tell you of 3 other people with the same issue. This is not safe for cars to be on the road with this issue. Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
The car will lose power, like it is shifting down, transmission slipping, and either start to stall or will stall. Sometimes, if it has run for a long time the problem temporarily goes away. Not safe to drive however and 3 mechanics have attempted to repair with no success.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering would become difficult to maneuver and the vehicle would vibrate violently. The power steering indicator illuminated. The failures occurred several times. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the "power steering fluid" warning message appeared. In addition, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the first attempt. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle would shift abnormally hard and would often jump when driving at various speeds. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically attempt to stall. The contact stated that various warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and each time the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact also stated that the automatic key fob could not be used to lock the doors because the anti-theft alarm could not be disarmed. As a result, the contact had to manually lock and unlock the doors at all times. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
I have a safety complaint i bought my 2005 chevy cobalt and i'm not happy with-it it doesn't, drive safe its drive like the accerlator pedal going to come off its seems loose when i put my foot on it to accelerate and the car seems like its something wrong with the power steering but i have took it to firestones and dealership they said nothings wrong but i just don't seem safe driving this car especially on the expressways it seems like the car is out of control like its trying to run off from me so i stay off the expressways i think this car was in accident before i bought it but the salesman gave me a car fax report and said it hadn't but if you look at the car it look like it has thank god i haven't been in a accident with this car but im very unhappy with the performance of this car i would never buy another american car again now as fair as the ignition my car was cutting it self off with that bas ignition switch i went to several car places that said it didn't qualify for the loaned so i kept calling gmc and they got me in to get the ignition switch but its something else wrong with the power steering connected to the accerlated palpated my car needs to be toughly check out and i don't have any more money to have car dealer check it out i already spend on theirs car this yea over $1500 dollars im retired i'm one fixed income and i just don't have it if you can get my car into a dealership and have them look it over thoroughly free of charge, and i can try to fix whatever needs to be fix because i know i not crazy something is definitely wrong with my cobalt i don't know why nobody cant see that. I have replace ball joints sways bars and ignitions switches and this car still doesn't drive right i want every bit of money i paid for this car back. I will never buy another american car again and will tell my family not to either.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and my power steering has been out for about 8 months. I've started seeing articles concerning the power steering and thought i should report my car.
Car alarms power steering display comes on, car shakes, won't shift gears, was looked at , comp said lost connection to tmc trans modular control. While in motion
My car repeatedly go through times of fits.these fits include losing power steering, power steering chime, traction control chime, clicking behind the radio, spinning speedometer, gas gauge fails, jerking or hiccupping as one person described it, occasional stalling. My car will drive fine for weeks, likes its new even, then all of a sudden it has a fit and this goes on for days. This started when my car was a year or two old.i have taken it to the dealer a total of 8 times.early on when the car was younger it would seem to be repaired only do start this problem again a year later.now that the car is older and not under warranty i have quit taking it as i do not believe it will help.they do not seem to know how to correct this problem.they are rude to me.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While stopped, the contact placed the gear shifter in park and noticed that the indicator was still illuminated indrive. The contact was able to shut the engine off but was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary, the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse gear. In addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 158,000. The vin was unavailable.
On several prior occasions, the key would become stuck in the ignition. To solve this problem, i would simply shift from park to drive, cycling through the gears. This would allow the key to be removed from the ignition. I figured it was a small problem with the automatic gear shifter, it may not be fully engaging in park. This situation carried on for approximately two (2) years, whenever needed i would repeat the cycling of gears to disengage the key. However, a few days ago the key became stuck in the ignition and the previous solution would no longer dislodge the key. I found the switch under the steering wheel to remove the key, but the car is inoperable due to the key becoming stuck in the ignition cylinder on a constant basis. Upon doing some research, i have come to the conclusion that is a common problem with automatic transmission equipped cobalts. The shifter is not fully engaging a micro shifter when engaging in park, causing the key to remain in the ignition. It has come to the point where i can not remove the key, even while using the switch under the steering wheel.
Car purchased on 3/14/05 from rk chevrolet. Starting sept. 12, 2006 the car electrical system started malfunctioning. Various dash board lights came on, tick noise from the shifter, power steering light and fails, and the gauges began to go crazy! the car also wanted to shut off, and has boosts of energy.the same issue occurred november 2, 2006, june 8, 2007, september 19, 2007(colonial chevrolet), andoctober 16, 2007 (colonial chevrolet). After we got it back from colonial, the same problem occurred approximately 2 days later.colonial chevrolet indicated that that could not fix the problem and they were waiting to talk to gm about it! they even suggested initiating a buy back.we have been in contact with gmac in detroit about the issue and no answers have given nor a resolution.currently we have to drive a very unsafe car that jolts, can't turn, and will not accelerate at times.we have been requesting at least a rental (safe car) until this problem can be addressed and no one has offered this in lue of a resolution.what has been done: pcm replaced: (9/15/07)body, throttle (8/7/07, 11/2/06), replaced: body control (11/2/06); shifter bind & ndash; replace slide, automatic control lever replace, floor shift replace, wiring /connector steering suspension ride control??< control assembly. Floor shift replace (9/12/06).
While driving in town shortly after turning onto a 45 mph road my vehicle, automatic, started hesitating while shifting into the next gear. It would shift but not like normal. Brought it into a repair shop to have a diagnostic ran to be informed it is a failure to communicate with tcm. Code u0101 and also u2100. After doing research there has been multiple complaints about this. So first things first replaced the tcm with a new one at the dealership. After replacement the vehicle is still not shifting correctly.
Car was recalled in 2010 for power steering. Previous owner had it fixed. I initially reported back in january 2014 of recurring problem of losing power steering while driving. I was told it was already fixed so i would have to pay out of pocket to fix sameproblem as the recall. Here it is a year later and i'm still having the same problem with the power steering. The speedometer started flickering back and forth going haywire and there was a weird ticking noise in the area near the gearshift.i had to pull over on the side of the highway and was almost struck by a tractor trailer because the power steering locked up on me and i had my 3 kids in the car. I was told that i needed a new coil pack, it was replaced and it's still doing the same thing. It shakes at red lights and occasionally cuts off. I have to press the pedal to the floor to get it to accelerate which it does but very slowly, and then it just takes off like a rocket and i have no control over it. This is very dangerous!! also my car can switch gears without having to press the brake or the button in the gearshift. I can just simply push the gearshift back and forth without being in the car. While backing out of my driveway my kneecap bumped my keys and my car turned off. There needs to be another recall of the power steering because apparently the replacement parts are faulty as well. Or it could be the faulty wiring altogether in the system. These chevy cobalts need to be taken off of the streets and owners reimbursed for the car plus all of the trouble and near death experiences that we have to continue to experience on gms behalf. I have read several other complaints about the power steering being fixed and still have the same results as myself. How many people will have to die or another lawsuit presented before there's another recall to have these cars removed permanently off the roads?
At random times, my 2005 chevy cobalt will pop up a "check engine" light and a "traction control" light, where i lose my power steering, the motor shifts hard into each gear, and the motor runs very rough.also, there are clicking sounds at the shifter, like it is trying to shift into a gear or something.this is a serious hazard and as i've read online, i am not the only one this has happened to.there are thousands of others.this entire car needs to be recalled because no one knows what is doing this!
I started to notice, in my cobalt that the brake light would flash across the screen every couple of days.i did not mind it because it was not a constant thing.i asked a technician to check it out and the car was fine.a couple of weeks later i notice, when i got in my car to go to work, that my radio was short circuiting.i figured out how to get that fixed, thinking that the brake light and the radio was not related, even though everything in the car is electrical.after this incident occurred, i was driving home from work, on the interstate, and as i exited the interstate to commute to my home, "power steering" flash on my dashboard and my wheel jerked.now, i was turning the wheel and exiting the interstate merging into oncoming traffic.while exiting and merging, i was going across an overpass over the interstate and came life-flashing close to hitting the bridge.thank goodness i maintained control of my vehicle.i had to drive five miles to my home with a, basically, stuck steering wheel.after i approached my home and turned the car off, i went going into my home.i don't know anything about cars, let alone power steering.so, i decided to go to meineke to get it checked out.i got back into my car and the steeringwas fine.i thought i was just panicking and it was just a glitch.i asked the meinke technician about it and he confirmed that maybe it was just a glitch and to bring the car in if it happens again.hoping it doesn't happen again, i went home relieved, or so i thought.the power steering in the piece of '!@#$% car has gone out at least 5 times since that day.it's getting annoying and chevy should do something about it before someone is killed and a lawsuit is produced.thank goodness i didn't have my two year old in the car with me.i will never, and i mean never, purchase another chevy if they don't know how to protect the people who are willing to give their hard earned money for these death traps/cars. Correction in progress.
On june 18, 2014 while driving 45 miles per hour i suddenly lost power steering in the vehicle and the engine kept cutting out like it was going to shut off.i pulled into a store parking lot and the shifter would not work properly when trying to get it into park.power steering light, engine light and several other lights appeared on my dashboard..i called the dealership on june 18, 2014 to notify them of my power steering going out and the other issues described above.they told me parts were still not available.i did receive a call back that they did in fact have the part and to bring in the vehicle on june 19, 2014.my husband drove the vehicle 35 miles to the dealership with no power steering, the engine wanted to die every time he came to a stop and acted erratically the whole drive there.according to the invoice received the dealership mileage on my vehicle was 114, 340 and they performed recall 10023 v220 removed and replaced power steering motor with motor kit 1 19257875 motor kit.on june 20, 2014 the car was driven 320 miles.on june 21, 2014 i had no power steering.on june 23, 2014 i had to have a wrecker service tow my vehicle back to the dealership..on july 18, 2014 i picked up my vehicle. According to the invoice received the dealer performed recall 13454 (f-cylinder kit ), performed recall 14113 (removed and replace ignition cylinder and programmed 2 new keys per recall 14113).the mileage they say was on my vehicle on this invoice dated 7/18/14 was 114, 292.don't know how my mileage went backwards??? on july 28, 2014 driving to work at 4:30 am going 60 mph my power steering light comes on, the engine is cutting out, the dashboard lights up, the speedometer needle is flickering uncontrollably and i have no where to pull over.this is the 3rd time power steering problem due to gm recall.help!!!
Why isn't there a recall for the 2005 cobalt? this happened shortly after i purchased the vehicle! why do you have the recall only for 2009, it should be for 2005 and all models affected, regardless of the year! just picking one year is not accurate for this type of issue. This need to be fixed asap! please and thank you!"transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while accelerating from approximately 5 mph the vehicle began to jerk.during the failure, the contact also began to hear a clicking noise. The vehicle was pulled onto the emergency lane and shut off.upon restarting the vehicle, the failure continued to occur. The power steering service light and another warning began to illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact also stated there was no steering failure even though the power steering service light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,300.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the shifter independently moved and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2010. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
I have this problem on my 2005 cobalt of the gauge cluster going nuts, speedometer and rpm gauge jumping up and down, the lights in the cluster, abs, security, brake, engine and some others start flashing, the transmission starts clicking near the shifter and the automatic transmission shifts very hard, in fact when slowing for a stop sign or traffic light i have to shift to neutral and then pull the shifter to 1st just to get it to go without stalling, the worse part of this problem is when this starts while traveling down the hi-way and the power steering stops working and i am going around a curve and it intermittently starts working and i have to try not to over steer causing an accident, this first appeared in 2008 and has done it since, no one can fix it not even the dealership.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that both the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was also a complete loss of power steering and the transmission began to down shift independently. The contact was able to continue to drive with excessive force being applied to the steering wheel. The failures would recur sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). The failure recurred one year after the recall remedy was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unavailable.
He traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. The check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. My power steering went out, happens randomly.
Gm replaced ignition parts and shifter mechanism as per recall. Shortly after issues began with steering locking up, transmission not shifting and various warning lights flashing. This became more frequent and is now impossible to drive. My technician says it is a body or transmission control module costing well over a thousand dollars. There appear to be 100s of 1000s of the same issue as per search engines. I will contact my local gm dealership. If gm will not back up its product it will be the last gm in my driveway. I will trade in on a toyota.
I purchased a chevy cobalt brand new in 2005.from the moment it left dealership i have had one recall issue after another.the main issue is stalling while driving caused by the ignition switch. This had been fixed at schumacer chevrolet several times.my vehicle continues to stall and i am terrified of causing an accident due to this recall which gm refuses to fix.i feel i was sold a lemon and all i get from gm and the local dealers is nothing.my vehicle is worse with the stalling.i don't know where to turn to. Please help.i don't want monetary compensation from gm if i or any passenger in my vehicle dies in an accident due to a malfunction due to gm.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. 59000 miles on it. Had the whole power steering problem right after i financed the car, the recall that went out in march was replaced immediately, 3000 miles later (i drive about 2500-3000 a month) power steering started acting up again, took it to a mechanic, it wouldn't act up for him, he said to bring it back when it was actually acting up. It worked fine for a few weeks, happened again, check engine light came on, took it in still wouldn't give him any problems, mechanic advised to have chevy check the power steering motor recall to see if maybe they replaced it with a bad motor. Called chevrolet to get the power steering recall looked at again to see if maybe the replacement was a bad one..... Chevy dealership looked at it, checked the car and said he didn't know what was going on with it, and that he could change a few things.... Power steering column, new battery...etc. $1000 dollars + worth of work and not knowing the whole time if it was even the problem. Worked ok again for a couple more weeks and now it doesn't want to shift in and out of gears and gain speed on the highway, check engine light came on, took it to a mechanic as soon as it happened, he took it out to test drive and the darn thing wouldn't act up on him. This car is a lemon, even the idiotic chevrolet people at the dealership don't know what it is going on with the car and don't know how to fix it. I just want the thing off my hands, don't want to have to pay anymore into it, it's unreliable and unsafe.
While driving through an intersection car shut off. This loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. I called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that i may be charged a diagnostic fee if i bring the car in for repair.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when he turned the vehicle on and then off it failed to restart. The vehicle also made a rumbling noise when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition module and the spark plug wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.rk
In the beginning of october i was driving to work and a warning light came on and power steering was on my message display.my car then began to buck everytime it was to shift from one gear to another and when would slow down to stop it would act like it was going to stall out.i had it towed to the dealer they said it was the body control module and fixed the problem.not even a month later the same thing happened.i took it in to the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it.2 weeks later it happened again.i drove it right to the dealer and kept the car running and had a mechanic drive the car to show them the problem.it is now in the shop today 12/1/09.
1.there were no specific events leading to the failure, just normal driving.2. This is the first time of the failure.the vehicle would not allow the key to turn completely off.in diagnosing problem, realized that the automatic transmission shift control would move through gears without the vehicle turned on.3. The vehicle was taken to dealer and the shifter assembly was faulty and required immediate replacement.in talking to the dealer, this type of failure is becoming common, so much so, that they have repaired numerous vehicles with the same issue and are stocking the gear shift assembly for quick repair.
My "transmission" warning light on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt is displayed on my dash and the car will gain or lose r.p.m.'s while driving and trying to maintain a constant speed (without depressing or letting up on the accelerator).this causes the car's speed to jump or drop.please advise me on what to do.
2005 cobalt door automatic.. Since june-july of 2006, the automobile has repeatedly been taken to 2 different dealerships for repair or correction during the warranty period. The would act as to stall, shaky, and hesitate while driving. Each time the dealer said they were unable to find or determine the problem. Now, that the warranty is out and the car has done the same problem (july 10. 2008) the dealership says there is a problem and they will have to look farther into it.. I knew this was going to happen, the moment its out of manufacture warranty, they can find a problem with it.
Driving 2005 chevy cobalt when sudden steering lock up due to power steering. Failure light illuminates and car is extremely difficult to navigate causing a near miss accident.
Power steering locks while driving on interstate while snowing why is this happening to alot od chevy cobalt consumers??? this needs to be inspected..
More than six months ago i was driving at approx 55mph when my car started to "jump".reminded me of someone learning to drive a standard.had car towed to dealership, no codes, did trans service, 1 qt low (approx $500 w/tow).problem cont randomly, could not afford to take to dealership for them to play guessing game.finally took in begin of jan for ck engine light, no code, sent home.few days later started acting up again.let me elaborate...it will "jump" when shifting especially into 2nd, ck engine light on, t/c light on, speedometer gage goes goofy and "power steering" appears, oh and ticking in shifter.we have also had issues with the power steering going out. On 1/15 it started acting up while on freeway took it straight to the dealer.they pulled code p0742 and decided to replace transmission valve body (approx$2000).picked up car on 1/19, next day eng light back on.husband took to dealer told it would go off.came back on beginning of this week.last night on way to school & back experienced worse case yet."jumping", ck engine, t/c an auto-theft lights on, ticking in shifter especially when breaking.when leaving school power steering wouldn't work, turned car off n on 3 times to get it to kick in.i do not feel that my car is safe to drive anymore.and with as many complaints as i have read today i do not understand why chevy/gm has not found a resolution for this yet or done a recall.will it take a fatality to get them to react???? (1/29/09 sk).
Chevy dealer replaced power steering assist, since the repair, issue has been recurring. Transmission slips and knocks the car forward, power steering error appears, tachometer and speedometer short out.
At roughly 40,000 miles and 3 years of ownership, a problem with the shift lock on the car was observed. At first, the problem was limited to the key being stuck in the ignition even when the car was in park. After ejecting the key with the button on the bottom side of the steering column, the shifter would remain in park. Eventually, the problem escalated to the point that the shifter could be moved from park to other gears without the key in the ignition. The car was taken to a dealership, but the problem could not be reproduced at the time. A few months passed after the escalated problem was first observed where the shifter behaved as intended or in the manner where the key would need ejected but the shifter would remain in park. After a failure in power steering system resulted in the replacement of the entire steering column by the dealership, the car was returned to the owner with the gearshift button stuck "down." since then, the key remains stuck in the ignition unless the ejection button is used and the shifter moves freely from park to any other gear even without a key in the ignition or a foot on the brake.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the gears in the transmission began slipping.he had to exert great force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shut the engine off.he was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/17/09after all the failed attempts of fixing the vehicle, the consumer was told the body control module needed to be replaced. The power steering would go out occasionally. All of the gauges were acting erratically. Updated 11/18/09
*please note...the incident date is approximate. We have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt sedan that was involved in the recall for the power steering motor intermittent power steering failure. We had never had a problem with the steering prior to the recall being performed. After the recall was performed, we began having trouble with intermittent power steering failure - plus additional failures. Upon start-up, we have experienced no power steering, and had to shut the vehicle off and retry numerous times before the power steering returns. In addition to loss of power steering, we have experienced the following electrical problems:traction control light illuminatingrandom clicking of the brake safety interlock relay / actuator (without touching the brake).check engine lighttransmission going into "limp mode"..."slamming" into gear when shifting from park - or improper shifting while driving.random dash gauge failurerandom failures of the "driver's information center" - flashing, etc.this was initially happening only upon start-up...but started happening while driving as well - nearly leading to an accident while my wife was driving on a busy urban street. She was fortunately able to drift into the turn lane and come to a stop to avoid a collision and likely serious injury to herself and others, as it was virtually uncontrollable.in addition to the loss of power steering (while driving), the transmission also went into "limp mode", causing very hard shifting and much difficulty in drivability. This has also happened while i was driving the vehicle. I am 6'3", 260lbs., and i was struggling to control the vehicle. I have also been in contact with other cobalt owners with the exact same set of "symptoms". It is clear that the motor replacement was not sufficient to repair the problem, and - in some cases - may be leading to further problems as in our case.this vehicle is very dangerous!
With no advanced signs or warning (mileage at 99,930), upon starting the vehicle, the traction control and security light came on.the car's rpm revved up and down and wanted to stall.the fuel gauge jumped back and forth.there was a constant clicking in the gear shift and the steering wheel locked into place where i could not turn it.i shut the car off and restarted three additional times before everything seemed to go back to normal and i was able to drive.the next time this occurred was when mileage was at 99960.after several attempts at stopping and starting the vehicle, the traction control and security warning lights went out and i put the car into gear to drive, only to be practically jerked out of my seat with hard shifting and acting light it wanted to stall when coming to a stop.i drove the car directly to the dealership and the problem continued on the entire drive there.once the car was shut off, the problem could not be recreated at the dealership and therefore i was sent on my way with no explanation of what might be wrong.the next repeat event occurred 3 weeks later (mileage 100,450) but corrected itself with several off/on of the engine.next occurrence again at 100,600 with same results.this has not yet happened while driving, but i did ask the dealership about the possibility of this happening and he said if it did, i would easily be able to control the car and pull off the road.personally, i do not want to experience this while driving 55-65 mph!the dealership said that this could be a costly fix since it is a process of elimination and no guarantees each time whatever they tried would fix it...not much confidence coming from the chevy dealership mechanic!!*ln
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt.this vehicle is my families' only means of family transportation.also, i have very serious medical conditions, including a very high risk pregnancy.the vehicle is my only means of traveling to my doctors and hospitals.at random times my car has shut off while driving, and locked the keys in the ignition.after restarting the vehicle it has trouble staying in drive, and starts to slip into neutral periodically. The problems usually occur while i am driving on the interstate.i have taken the vehicle to the chevy dealership in town on more than one occasion to have the issue fixed.they have changed items within the steering column and told me the problem is fixed.yet, just today, the car shut off again.i cannot explain how important it is that i have a reliable mode of transportation to and from my doctors.i have explained that fact to the dealership, but still have the problem.if i am unable to make it to the doctor of hospital, my medical conditions can take my life, or my unborn child's.i need to have the problem fixed, before i go bankrupt paying for them to fix what they cannot seem to find.
Problem started out of the blue. Traction control light comes on, power steering goes out, transmission shifts hard, clicking noise in gear shifter, gauges for speed and rpms bounce around, lights for e-brake and abs flash, and check engine light comes on. This can occur at any time. Sometimes it is as soon as you start the car. Other times it is while i am driving. Can not predict when it is coming. Surprisingly i have not got injured driving. I have learned to muscle the car when the steering goes out. I am afraid to drive my car but have no choice sometimes. It is the only car my family fits into. I feel i am putting us all at risk every time we get in it. I have taken it in several times, the first couple times they couldn't find anything. I got it to the dealer when the problem was happening. The only thing they could find was to replace a recalled transmission valve. It did nothing for the problem. It still happens when ever and stops pretty much the same. You do have to turn the car off. It can take one time or several times turning the car on and off. No one can seem to give me any answers. I really feel this problem needs to be solved. I bought the car in 2005. First incident in fall of 2007. Replaced valve in spring of 2009.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were malfunctioning andthe power of steering would fail sporadically without warning. In addition, the transmission was shifting gears independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 53,000.
Dt:2005 chevrolet cobalt.the consumer stated when changingfrom park to drive heard noise in the transmission.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, they fixed a part on the passenger's side wheel.the vehicle is still having the same noise.whenturning the steering wheel different noiseswere coming from the suspension.
Power steering light keeps coming on in the dash,car will miss its shift points, powersteering goes inop, speedo goes from 40 to 60 mph, brakes pulsate when trying to stop. No repair has been found yet.
I recently purchased used my 2005 chevy cobalt and sunday a week after having the car gave me problems. According to the carfax report the power steering was replaced in april assuming do to the recall. But i got in my car and the power steering read across themileage area and chimed. Very little noticeableissues do to steering but when i came to a stop light it vibrated really bad and then everytime it shifted(its an automatic) to another gear higher or lower it would act like it had shifting problems. Also when i would come to stops at a light or stop sign it would vibrate really bad to the point where it seemed like it would stale out. It had only stalled once. I just hope someone can resolve this issue because it seems like tons of people are having this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key while parked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to remove the key from the ignition and informed the contact that his vehicle had a transmission problem that was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 900.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph with a loss of power steering. The vehicle was able to continue in operation with caution. Additionally, the transmission slipped and the speedometer fluctuated and displayed inaccurate readings. The manufacturer was notified; the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The vin number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 72,000.
While traveling at highway speeds (~65 mph) the car has shut off 4 times. Each time car behaved the same way, as if the key had been removed: the engine stopped, instrument panel dials went to 0, lights turned off. Radio stayed on (as it would if the car was turned off). The shut offs were sudden: there were no warnings (lights, sounds, vibrations) before shut off.i was able to coast/brake and pull to the side of the road, shift to park and restart the car each time. The first incident was in july 2008 approximately 100 miles into a trip. The second three incidents happened in about a 30 minute time span on the same trip in mid october. I took the car to the chevy dealership after the october incidents and they could not reproduce the problem. They performed a computer update. I had them check the wiring in january 2009 and they could not find any problems. The clock radio resets to 12:00 (when i turn on the car, not during driving) about once every 3 months since i bought the car in 2005 - i'm not sure if this problem is related. The car is an automatic 2005 cobalt, 4 doors with about 35000 miles.
We purchased a used 2005 cobalt and have had this issue with the power steering going out on numerous occasions.each time the car was taken in they would say they couldn't find the problem and would return the car to us unrepaired as it would do the same thing again and again and on one occasion it almost resulted in a severe accident while my wife and daughter were turning through an intersection and the steering went out.thank god the other drivers were alert and a near and possibly fatal accident was avoided.they tell us it can be fixed but now that it's out of factory and somehow even extended warranty they had us purchase that was supposed to last until we paid it off have expired they want us to now pay for the repairs and even $100 to even look at the car.we got a report that this car had issues from day one and were never told but received it later from gm indicating the car had a some problems and was sold to our dealership at a gm auction.we feel stuck with this car and trusting in god each day that the problem won't occur and cause loss of life to anyone.please make gm recall and repair these cobalts so that loss of life or limb isn't a result at anytime. This occurs quit often and should be addressed.
My 2005 chevy cobalt was randomly losing it's power steering.once i had that costly repair, it began randomly stalling.usually at intersections, but sometimes just for slowing down.i've had it in to be fixed several times.it has improved but it still happens occasionally.
I am not able to get my key out of the ignition of my 2005 chevy cobalt ls. This has been a persistent problem since i bought the car in 2006 (was a rental). Up until today (2/27/10) i've always been able to get it out eventually. Now however, my car will not start - it just clicks, and my shifter won't move. The car doesn't recognize that it's in park. After doing some research online, it appears many people have had this problem. The conclusion is that there is a defect in the transmission shift cable. Please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfb6y7_zkx0this is not the only problem i've had with this car:power steering failure after about 45,000bad wheel bearing after about 50,000cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject cds (this is still a problem even though the dealer replaced it with the same manufacturer's model)faulty glove compartment.i feel this model of car is dangerous andshould be recalled after all the problems people are experiencing with it.
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.updated 10/04/16*lj
-the contact has a 2005 chevrolet cobalt with 14445 miles and the vehicle has lost power when the traction control engages. The vehicle has all wheel drive. The vehicle stalled while driving on the under wet conditions at 45 mph.the contact was able to pull the car over to the side of the road. The contact has taken the car to the dealer (curry chevrolet) and they the not been able to diagnose the problem. The contact has all repair orders.
Dt*:the contact statedwhile driving at various speeds on two separate occasions the vehicle stalled without warning.the first time occurred while pulling in to a toll booth.after completely shutting off the vehicle, it restarted 5-10 minutes later.the second time the vehicle was towed to the dealership.after inspecting the vehicle the dealer replaced the pcm in the transmission.the failure did not reoccur after the pcm was replaced.
I have had my chevrolet cobalt since april 2005 and it was bought brand new from the dealership .. Up til the beginning of this year it has worked fine .. But in 2007 i have to get a new gear shift , keys made, then to top it off i have had the power steering light come on the information board and it go out 8 times in 2 weeks .. So far knock on wood it has worked fine .. The day i made the appointment it went out 3x within a 30 minute span ..
I purchased a 2005 chevrolet cobalt in august of 2005. In december of 05 the car was having a problem related to the automatic shifter and was in for service. The shifting unit was replaced, also the radio was reprogrammed for flashing an error message at the time of service. By february of 06 the shifter was again very stiff to move and was having trouble getting the key out of the ignition. The garage adjusted the shifter linkage and lubed the cable assembly, at this time i also had a concern with the operation of the headlights, changing them from low beam to high beam. The problem being that when you switch the lights they go out for a brief time. The garage ordered a new multi-control switch for the car. A few days after having the car serviced for these problems the car was towed back to the dealership because i was unable to remove the key again from the switch causing the battery to go dead, and the shifter was very stiff. The garage ordered and replaced the shifter assembly anddefective cylinder for the key switch. As of the 7th of march, 06, i was still having problems with the lights going out when changing from low to high beams, the car is presently in the shop. I have contacted gm about my concerns with the shifter and the lights. After i did this, i recieved a call from the gm representitive that i had spoken with only to be told that the service manager from the garage told him that this is a normal condition for the vehicle and that nothing can be done to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to turn the vehicle off, the key would not come out of the ignition. The gear shaft would not go in park and the vehicle began to roll backwards. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and was advised this was a known problem and had happened several times. The contact was advised to pay $397 for the repair. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised the problem had happened several times. The contact filed a complaint and received a call from the manufacturer who closed the case. No further assistance was given by the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure miles were 50000. The vin was not available.
Car would not start and and after several attempts reverse lights came on. Problem was determined to be a broken shifter cable. Shifter cable came offshift control, cauisng the neatral switch to to block the starting .
When traveling in any gear in my bone stock 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2 coupe, if i attempt to accelerate quickly the clutch slips and the car wont accelerate at all.it feels like the pressure plate doesn't apply enough pressure to hold the disc.it has almost caused me to be rear ended a couple of times now.the car has a little over 20,000 miles on it so it's still fairly new and i am not a first timer driving a manual.all of my vehicles have had manual transmissions.i drive the car in a normal fashion, i don't abuse it.the clutch assembly should not be failing on such a new vehicle.
Clutch will slip under load.
Clutch on my 2005 cobalt ss will not clamp down at high rpms in second gear. It feels like the pressure plate is not grabbing hard enough.
I have a new 2005 cobalt ss with 10,000 miles on it i just purchased this car 4 days ago and the clutch slips pretty bad.
My problem is with the clutch i have 12000 miles on my car and clutch is slipping under load.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues.the consumer stated she experienced problems with the cruise control and clutch not working upon purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop 2-3 times.in july 2015, the vehicle stalled.
Dt: the contact states that the clutch pedal failed in the middle of driving.
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.
My 2005 chevy cobalts power steering completely shut off while i was accelerating up onto a twisting highway on ramp at approximately 65 mph.tw*
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.
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.
I am the owner of a 2005 chevy cobalt ss/sc. I have 5000 miles on the car and the shift linkage has failed. The problem lies infact that chevy/gm does not offer a replacement part for this. My car has been in the dealership for 3 days and still no idea of when a part will be located and if the part can be located. I was able to research and found out that saab uses the exact transmission setup. Saab does offer this part but the chevy dealership will not put or attempt to try the saab part since it does have the chevy part number on it. At this point my brand new car is sitting in the storage of a dealership that is hoping they can find a part to fix the car with. Why would chevrolet sell a vehicle that they cannot support with parts.
My daughter was on her way to work and was unable to stop andhit the rear end of the vehicle in front of her. The car shut off... She did what the recall was told to do and had just the key in the ignition... Luckily she was able to turn on the car to get out of traffic and she was not going too fast the seatbelts did not work and the airbag did not work as well.. Also before we knew about the recall her ignition was messing up by not able to completely turn off while in park and key would not come out... We have to shift gears and turn off and on the car to get the key loose... So now we are down a car, i paid the car in full and its now not drivable... ??
Was hit from a car going 70 miles per hr. The seat belts that morning were not working for the driver side, enabling my mother to have safety protection. We have evidence and pictures of this, she was thrown out of the car. The passenger side airbag did not deploy, because we were hit at such a fast speed, it caused our car to spin around in circles and run into a building. The passenger side seat belt also did not lock up, causing me to be thrown into the driver seat without the airbags presence to keep me in place. I am disgusted to know there was acknowledgment of this in 2004 yet they just now choose to call a recall on these situations.
Power steering went out while driving on the high way. Luckily i am a strong man and was driving and not my wife. The front passenger seat belt is now no longer usable due to the fact that it is stuck buckled together for the 2nd time. It can no be detached. This is a safety hazard. And now i must replace this seat belt and buckle.
Dt:2005 chevrolet cobalt.the consumer stated while sliding through a red light anothervehicle hitconsumer'son the driver's side rear.the vehicle then hit a pole, spun around, andhit another pole.the vehicle almost flipped over.it went up on two wheels and came back down.there was front and rear end damage.the vehiclewas totaled.upon impact, the airbags did not deploy, and the passenger's seat belt came off.the vehicle has not been inspected yet to determine why this happened on august 27, 2005.a police reportwas taken.the passewnger sustained injuries,hitchest and arm on the dash,board and she was bruised.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately between 15-20 mph on normal road conditions. A chime sounded inside the vehicle; followed by thepower steering warning light indicator illumination. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation for a short period of five seconds. In addition, the front driver door caused an extremely intense electrical shock whenever accessing the door. The front driver side seat belt buckle failed to function. The failure occurrences were whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician refused to perform a diagnostic testing without a service charge. The vehicle has not been inspected for the failure or repaired at this time. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 61,882.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the front driver and passenger seat belt retractors were locked.he also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel.he refused to have the dealer inspect the vehicle because they wanted to charge him $100.the vehicle has not been repaired.he called the manufacturer and they referred him back to the dealer.the failure mileage was 53,000.updated 5/19/08 updated 05/19/08
I purchased a 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 6-3-05 and after taking delivery began noticing the drivers seat moves ever so slightly back and forth in its track . This can be annoying at times . I brought the vehicle back to correct the problem only to be informed that it was working within gm specs and nothing could be done.i was also told that gm would be informed of this and if they get enough complaints to consider it a problem a fix might become available.
- sun roof (won't close on one corner)- sun roof switch literally fell out of the socket while driving- power door locks randomly (and rapidly) lock and unlock, whether the car is on or not. It's fun to watch your car lock your keys inside right in front of you.- passenger seat heater button sucked into the dash after being pressed using a normal amount of force.- both seat heaters failed within a few weeks of each other, fuses and connections are good.- heater randomly loses temperature control and won't switch between any of the settings, the heater won't stop blowing hot air in your face, even with the ac on, and the coldest setting.- driver side door randomly won't engage from the inside or outside handle while unlocked, and if it is locked, the key does nothing. In a crash, it may make it impossible to exit the vehicle. - driver's side top corner windshield seal failed. Could lead to water in the electrical system, and fires.- cruise control won't reengage after braking. The fix for this is to push the cc button (turning it off) and pressing the brakes. It resets the cc, and will work again, until it fails later.- passenger side front mudflap came off backing (slowly) over an average-sized speed bump. Luckily, the front fasteners are integrated into the front bumper, so to replace the mudflap would require replacing the entire front bumper.- driver's and passenger's side rear wheel well skirt plastic fasteners have mostly fallen out, causing the foam filler to droop down and rub the tires, or fall out completely.- passenger side rear seat latch in the trunk (that releases the seat to fold down) broke off during normal use. - at highway speeds, the front end shakes violently (also on a completely random schedule) to the point that braking nearly causes the vehicle to go out of control. 2 visits to two different (gm certified) dealerships and all they could tell me was, "we can't reproduce the problem, and don't know what is wrong with it".
While in drive, the vehicle made a buzzing sound like electrical wires being fried, and then completely shut off.there were no brakes and no steering ability- the car was completely lifeless, no ability to control it at all, stranded in the middle of a street.
He traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. The check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. My power steering went out, happens randomly.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the brakes were applied and failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the rotors, brakes, master cylinder and the abs system needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage were unknown.
Takata recall while i am driving my power steering light comes on and my car will lose power steering. My gear shift starts making a clicking noise, when i press on gas when it goes to change gears it jumps into the next gear, when i try to stop it won't let me the engine feels like it is trying to go faster when i'm trying to stop. I have had fhe car for about 2 years and it's a ongoing problem.
My wife was involved in a crash in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 23 february 2018.car lost power to power steering motor, abs brakes, and air bags did not deploy after hitting a tree due to loss of steering and braking ability.i drove the car the morning before the crash and noticed the gauges and speedometer fluctuating moving all around, power steering light flashing on dash, i pulled over and turned the car ignition off and restarted car it then went away.my wife then drove the car going to her work and she called me about 5 minutes after leaving our house saying she has lost control of the car with no power steering or brakes, she was scared and hysterical and said she had crashed under a tree with in 1 mile of our house. The air bags did not deploy upon impacting the tree.i went to help her, i missed seeing the car on the first pass by, because it was in a briar patch under a tree as you can see in the pictures and the amount of damage done.she is very lucky that she was not injured.this car has been in for recalls for power steering motor(2) and ignition switch (1).it was not raining the day of the crash, she crashed approximately 10:20 am. I pulled the car out of the briar patch and drove it back to our house.i feel that this crash was due to the car losing power to steering, braking and air bags.my wife said there was a on coming car, that she was trying to avoid hitting, when the car entered the grass on the right side of the road the soft ground pulled the car off the road into the field and came to a stop after hitting a briar patch and tree. It could have been much worse my wife or someone else could be dead because of the problems the chevrolet cobalt has had.i filed a claim with our insurance company with $500 deductible, so we will probably be without a car because of this accident because of defective problems with this car.
Well driving to dinner for my birthday and going around a curve, i hit a pothole that i could not avoid without crossing the center line of the road into oncoming traffic causing my ignition switch to turn from the on position to the off position, much like the most recent recall states. Though i was able to safely get the car to come to rest on the shoulder of the road, i am still extremely nervous that it will happen again and i am also very, very disappointed to hear that this has been a known issue since the car was released. This is the third recall on this car since i have owned it, and i am far less than impressed with the vehicle. This vehicle is truly a death trap, much like others have stated. My greatest fear is that someone in my family will be driving my car and not return, all because of this giant mess created by gm. It is very depressing to know that i am still paying on an extremely faulty vehicle, in which these issues were known about long before i had actually purchased the vehicle. I would like something done about this, something more than just a "simple" fix (like all the other recalls with this death trap were said to be). It is one thing after another with this car, and though something serious has yet to happen to me, i am concerned for the future of others and myself.
While driving vehicle power steering light comes on, steering wheel locks up, gear shift starts clicking, stalling out during driving at speed. I have ran off road several times and have to use both hands to turn a curve because of steering locked.
Was heading to work when the chevy cobalt suddenly shut off, causing me to lose power brakes, power steering, and causing the air bags not to deploy when i went straight threw a stop sign impacting into a snow bank.
In aug 2006 purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt ls 4 door sedan.after having for 6 months, needed new front brakes, had replaced and was informed that the rotors were warped; had to replace two other times. Finally got another manufacturers installed.since getting this car have also had the key stuck in the ignition whereas i couldn't get it out dealership can not reproduce (and it is out of warranty).am still having this problem to date, more so now because of having to replace the steering column. (see below)in mar 2010 because of recall had steering replaced.in july 2011 it was replaced again, and again (9/13/2013). I lost control of the car while making a turn almost hitting a parked car.mechanic was able to reproduce this.but because gm is the only place that you can get these parts you therefore have to use them.(no after market parts made) it cost me $792 to get this replace this (out of pocket)..since getting this car, have had to replace struts, springs, shocks, brakes, control arm bushings most of this as i understand it would normally with higher mileage.when i got the car it had i believe 22k miles on it.now it has 54200 on it...that's roughly 5k/yr.all maintenance has been performed and the car has not been abused.gm needs to do something with these cars not just ignore the problems.
On two separate occasions in the last couple of years the spring mechanism in the rear drum brakes of my chevrolet cobalt have broken causing the rear drum brake to lock up the wheel while in motion, meaning the brake becomes fully engaged and the wheel stops rotating dragging the tire down the road.on the most recent occurrence 6/25/2014 the broken spring caused over $300 in damage to the braking system.gm has been notified but refused to accept responsibility for their mechanically defective subpar spring mechanism.
The power steering message was on and the car ran like a dog and shifted roughly and traction control light was luminated and had no power is similar to all other accounts on this year and model?i need to know if gm is going to fix it and if it happens again am i going to loose control of the car?i understand it has a recall on it but considering the miles i have on it are they going to honor the recall?i don't have money to fix it so i don't know what to do if it happens again? i never seen or had anything like this before and i have always had gm products form oldsmobile, pontiac and mostly chevys i need reliable transporting on my job please tell me gm make this right by me[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The brake caliper was rattling because it was broke i had a auto repair man replace part then all of a sudden it brakes again that was for the front and back it also has elected electrical problems the windows work when they want and the car mostly always stalls it has even stalled on me in the middle of traffic on hwy what it does is act real sluggish and the more you press on the gas the more it bogs out and pulls back instead of taking off as supposed to the turn signals in the front always blow everytime replaced there is also interior electrical problems such as the interior lighting works when it wants to and the doors lock and unlock themselves with will unset the anti theft system and allow for prowlers to take the car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The recalls repairs were performed but the failures recurred.the dealer was notified of the failure but no action was taken to remedy the failure. The contact stated that the check engine and abs sensor illuminated intermittently. The steering wheel became hard to maneuver and each time the contact applied the brakes it made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The technician indicated that authorization from the manufacturer was required. The contact was waiting for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired again by a another dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,231. Pam
On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx]21 yrs. Old was killed in a car accident. We received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevycobaltforpower steering failure.the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. I knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure. It was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representativesto thecopartsscrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident.a photographer, an accident reconstruction and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. We went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. All the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting [xxx] on to the highway where she was run over.we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. The cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery.atthecoparts scrap yard in duryea,myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told thestory of an extremelyviolent wreck.i was told by [xxx]that i would know the results from the black box data the next day.when i tried to contact gm through [xxx], miss pricethat they would not communicate with our family. Gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective.this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle started to shake violently and would hesitate sporadically. The contact mentioned that she attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard, accompanied by an abnormally loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 125,458.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph to make a turn into an intersection, there was a sudden loss of power steering, braking, and the power steering warning light flashed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the failure code reset. The vehicle was driven to the contacts residence and, upon parking, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the brakes were slow to respond. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe10005 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,345.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has several issue with traction control, abs, and emergency brakes. I have taken this car to the chevy dealership for repairs multiple times and the same problem keeps recurring. All the warning light for tc, abs, and emergency brake are on again and when this sensor fails the car shifts gears and loses traction control. Very dangerous especially in wet weather conditions. I have heard this acommon problem with these types of chevy cars. So what's it going to take to get a recall! a fatality? someone do something about this.
Brake pedal locks or gets hard to press.
Chevrolet cobalt vin [xxx] is involved in safety recall 10023 by gm. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
My 2005 cobalt has had electrical and power steering problems ever since i leased it.intermittently, while driving, the instrument messages start flashing (usually "power steering").the car then becomes very hard to steer and brake, the engine surges up and down.on aug 3rd the car was involved in a minor accident when it was steered into a curb, possibly caused by another equipment failure.i took the car in to a chevrolet dealer again, when it failed again two more times after the accident.both times the dealer found error codes.however, they said they had a "tsb" on this problem, from chevrolet which says to just clear the logs, give the car back to the customer and to "perform no work".they are putting lives in danger by following this procedure.i have copies of the service orders to confirm my statement.
Electronic equipment in 2005 cobalt that was going crazy while driving my car.all the testing at repair shops could not detect the problem but when i would drive, radio and front panel lights would go off and on; brake problems, and engine would cut out, even at high rates of spead, then die when car slowed. Replacing ignition cylinder and removing all electronic codes finally resolved the issue but was only a guess on part of many different repair people. Why should toyota be the only one to take the blame for auto parts that aren't reliable?
I have a 2005 cobalt i purchased new.i have had numerous problems with the brakes, headlights, a.c., signal lights etc.but the newest problem is the power steering it goes out without any warning.it does this every day at no certain time.and this is very dangerous as it is very hard to steer when this happens.when the steering goes out it says power steering on dash, most of the time i can pull over and turn the car off wait a minute and restart the engine and it steers fine for awhile.the car has 37,500 miles on it and the warranty just ran out. This could easily cause a loss of control and or a collision.feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.....thanks.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the gears in the transmission began slipping.he had to exert great force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shut the engine off.he was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/17/09after all the failed attempts of fixing the vehicle, the consumer was told the body control module needed to be replaced. The power steering would go out occasionally. All of the gauges were acting erratically. Updated 11/18/09
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled, all dash board indicators blacked out and there was no power braking.no warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident.the vehicle was able to be restarted.the problem recurred on two other occasions.the manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealership.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who reset the electronic module, however the defect persisted.the windows would go down slow, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Updated 11/30/06.
2005 chevy cobalt with brake failure customer states that her brakes didn't work when applied after traveling 30+ minutes a speed of 55+ miles which resulted in totaling her car and the car she hit**cc
After driving for30 minutes at a speed of 55-60 mph on the interstate, i was on the off ramp merging from one interstate to another, when the cars ahead of me starting slowing down.i applied a sudden pressure to the brakes to slow down also; however, the brake pedal went soft and then it seemed like the brakes locked, but did not slow down.the car made a sudden jolt to the right bringing me into the on coming traffic in the next lane. This resulted in a collision with another car. Resulting in a total loss to the cobalt.the air bags did not deploy eventhough the front end of the car was destroyed.
The power steering light came on.i had no mileage or speedometer reading.i took it to mr. Tire which was about 3 miles away.they put the car on a machine and found mil code u0101.they told me to take it to the dealer because there was a recall for this.i called the dealer the next morning and took it right over to them.they had the car for two days and finally called me and told me that they had to replace the tcm and reprogram it, clear the codes and retest. This was going to cost $500.i had taken this car to bob bell last june when i received the recall notice.it was repaired.after a few months i noticed that three or four times the signal came on about brakes but then disappeared and everything seemed fine.then this monday this happened.
Approximately 15 occurrences of warnings lights randomly going off.such as the power steering and traction control.the power steering had been repaired over a year ago so, it was not associated to the recall that just now was issued.after that it started happening more often and more warning lights would light up -- for no apparent reason.it would never happen when i took it to the shop.then everything went "haywire" one night coming home from work at 1 am.dials and lights went wild and the car was hesitating, the gear shift was clicking and the car was "slamming" in and out of gear.i took it to my local chevy dealership and they could not find anything wrong.they told me maybe my fuel injectors needed cleaning!!!!one month later and it happened again.this time they said it was my body control module.quoted a price of $619 and it turned out to be $729!!!!i have checked on line and have found multiple comments from other cobalt owners who have experienced the same problem.this if very dangerous and chevy needs to recall the part!!!!
2005 chevrolet cobalt developed problems with the brake light equipment.*mrtwo days after the vehicle was purchased brake light illuminated on the dash.the consuemr contacted the dealer but they explained that there was not a problem.the vehicle has been taken back and forth to rectify the problem.the dealer has had the vehicle since april 23, 2005.the a/c would not work due to a short in the a/c pressure sensor.
Several incidents involving steering of 2005 cobalt 2-door.each incident occurred on the freeway while driving straight at 55 to 65 mph.front end of vehicle "jumped" side to side and steering wheel responded only with considerable effort.last occurrence was witnessed by highway patrol who escorted me from the freeway with lights flashing.eventually, dealer did replace entire steering mechanism (2006) and problem has not recurred.also have had to have braking system replaced as well as components related to the computer system.
We own a 2005 chevy. Cobalt. The vehicle went in for a standard front brake repair, normally you should be able to turn the rotors once , however we we're told that they we're rusted out and could not be turned under normal inspections and would have to purchase new ones. The vehicle has normal wear with odometer reading 43,923 miles on it, so it was not due to not driving it.the dealer said they had been seeing a lot of this lately and don't know why they should be rusted out, i decided to get a second opinion and took the vehicle elsewhere.theservice center said the same thing and think it is a manufactures defect, as they also said they should have at least been turned once in the rotors, (cars) life time.they also said they had been seeing alot of this on gm products and had another vehicle in for the same problem, as did the dealership.unfortunately, i needed the brakes repaired and had to by new rotors for the car. The service center charged me $84.48 plus labor for the new rotors installed.i feel this is a manufacture defect and needs to be looked into as i am not the only consumer that has had this problem. I should also should be reimbursed for this defect.i have retained the rotors of inspection.please contact me with any results you may find regarding this problem.sincerely,constance e wallace
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph the power steering and power brakes failed.the power steering and t-c lights on the dash illuminated.this happened three times.the vehicle was towed to the dealer were an unknown computer part was replaced.updated 06/23/06.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt 4 dr sedan. While traveling down the service road on i-35 i started to cough, i blacked out for a split second. After coming to i realized there was a sharp turn in the road.i hit the brakes hard, the abs did not work. I went through a sign, it tore up the front drivers side of the car then hit a concrete barrier on the passenger side of the front end.i hit my head on the steering wheel and the air bags did not deploy on either side of the car. With the abs locking up it caused the car to skid approx 300 feet, without safely slowing down. None of the airbags deployed.
I experienced "catastrophic" brake failure while driving my 2005 chevy cobalt lt sedan w/automatic transmission on the highway. I was forced to make a sudden emergency stop from approx 45mph to 0. The abs system worked perfectly as the roads were wet and i did not lose control resulting from my sudden stop, with the abs and traction control instrument lites illuminating. However upon quickly trying to resume travel (since i was straddling 2 lanes on the highway) the brakes would not "release" and fearing a rear end collision from approaching traffic, i shifted into 1st gear and simply drove 15' to the shoulder, fighting against the "grip" of the brakes. On the shoulder, with the abs & tc lites still on, i was safely able to repeatedly shift in and out of park and repeatedly pumped the brake pedal until finally after approx 1min they released their grip and the abs & tc lites turned off allowing me to resume travel. I traveled for approx 10 min at 65mph w/cruise control, when suddenly an alarm sounded with the abs & tc lites illuminating again. I traveled approx 1mi before exiting the highway to investigate the alarms and their meaning. I entered the off ramp at approx 60mph and attempted to slow the vehicle but the brake pedal simply went straight to the floor with no pressure! i quickly repeated the action with the same result. Fearing a hydraulic loss, i began pumping the brakes with no success. Simultaneously i downshifted to 2nd however due to the near 60mph speed this had no effect as the automatic transmission will not downshift until reaching a safe rpm level for that gear. My final resort was using the parking brake which only slowed the car to approx 25mph until they also became inoperative with smoke billowing from the rear wheels. I ran through the intersection, finally stopping 1/2 way up the opposing on-ramp, thankfully due to the slight incline.
Traction control warning light comes on then my daughters' car jerks violently at times and she has trouble maintaining control of her car , (2005 chevy cobalt). This problem almost caused her to loose total control of her car this past spring , coming too close to causing a serious accident. This happens periodically , no set time span , it has happened about 6 or 8 times since last spring. Our gm dealer said she should bring the car in while the warning light is on so they can pull the code. Unfortunately , when the car is stopped and put into park , the light goes away. And all of these times except one , this problem has occurred after the dealership is closed or well before they open , or she is nowhere near any gm or chevy dealership. This problem is not isolated , i have read of other cobalt owners experiencing the same traction control problem with some of the same results or results that are different from my daughters car. The point being (at least in this case) i believe that gm or chevy should be held responsible for taking care of the problem , before there is an accident that causes severe injury or death . I read about all the others with this problem on the "repair pal" website. The model years seem to be between "04" and "07". The one time my daughter was able to get her car into the gm dealer while the light was on , she had to put the car in park so she could go in to get someone to hook up their computer and pull the code. When they came back out , the traction control warning light was out , as i stated earlier about putting the vehicle in park. Therefore the technician was unable to do anything since there was no warning light ergo , no code to pull.
I purchased a 2005 cobalt in april 2008, started having violent shaking in front of car while trying to find the problem my mechanic discovered a defective strut which chevy replaced even though warranty had just run out.this did not correct violent shaking occurring on a regular basis.had front end, tires, wheels, rotors, axle checked with no outcome of finding the problem.when the shaking occurs unable to steer and have to reduce speed and pull to shoulder of road, after complete stop normally can resume driving.since my daughter does not do any long distance travel i hoped that it would not occur as often as it does while i was driving it to work, however in january of 2009 while my daughter was driving car around a curve t/c light came on shaking and inability to control the car left her straightening the curve out spinning around and afterweeks in a body shop and 5000 dollars in repairs, several trips back and more money, high insurance rates we still have a car that has a serious defect with no answers to what causes it and what can be done to correct it. Now that she is venturing further from home i am in fear for her life buti have no funds to replace this car or it would have already been gone although i am sure that nobody else would want it due to the publicity that these cars have been getting.luckily my daughter was not killed in this accident but does someone have to die before chevrolet steps up to the plate and fixes these cars.i have been constantly been researching trying to find the problemeven though i can find other people with the problem nobody seems to have the solution.the cars or in warranty or just out of warranty and we couldn't get answers and as the autos get older they don't feel it is there problem.our car gets regular maintenance with the same mechanic each time so therefore he has firsthand knowledge of every step it has had,and now that it has hit the news i am seeing some direction to take to get help.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway at 1 mph, the vehicle lost all power steering capabilities. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) seven months prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer advised the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was released to the contact november 12, 2010. The contact stated that the power steering warning alarm sounded and the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 124,000.updated 04/12/11*ljthe consumer also stated the brakes locked up on a consistent basis. Also, the defroster worked intermittently.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle vin # instead of model/made/year of the car. The dealer told me i need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. Pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. However, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership,the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime i'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership.this is mfg defected problem, i should not have to paid to fix the steering column.
Rear brakes wear out too quickand they are starting to get super noisy.
Severe steering and braking problems.mechanics can't find problem.a lot of times, on the highway or at speeds greater than 40 mph thesteering starts to shudder and make a machine gun noise with each rattle.the rattling slows down as the speed slows down.there have been times wherei had to pull over because it felt like a flat tire, only to get out of the car and inspect the car and see that the tireswere fine.the problem goes away after shutting the car off and restarting it.when braking while going at speeds 40 mph or higher the brake gets soft and mushy feeling, and doesn't appear to slow the car down enough, and the shudder starts in the steering wheel again with the rat-a-tat sound for every shudder.i brought this carto dealerseveral times,and the mechanics could notget the car to do the same for them.the last time, one of the staff members mentioned that there may be a problem with the electronic steering/suspension system ,and that gm was trying to figure it out.recently, i tookthe car in for a brake check at another shop - the mechanic said the brakeswere fine, nothing' was wrong with them, but the car still didits shuddering.i' had two front end alignments, and rotation of wheels, still the same problem.i feel that one of these days the shuddering is going to cause a potentially fatal problem, when the brakes, steering or suspension go out.i also noticed on 6 different occasions that the brake light cameon just for a second.it's never stayed on, and it didn't come on during the shuddering moments.the car stalled a couple times, but they wereso far and few between.the back light ondashwashard to read when headlightswereautomatically on during the day.
Dt: the contacthad several problems with a vehicle he previously owned. The vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The dealerdeterminedthat the key chain was too long and touched his knee. The second problem concernedthe brake light comingon momentarily. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. The third problem was that the door handle stuck one eighth of an inch from the door. As a result, he returned the vehicle back to the dealership.the ignition switch was replaced to hold the consumers heavy key chain.updated 01/19/06.
Brake failure/brake pedal went down when applied and vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed,traveled 20-25 feet struck truck in front of me causing over $4,000 in damage to my 2005 chevy cobalt since the june 13th 2007 accident the brakes failed 2 more times the last time the brake pedal collapsed to the floor with no brakes(bushing &clip missing from brakes, i think this was done at the factory). I had to stop it using the emergency brake. I refused to drive it again. My wife had it do this to her, with the brakes failing and accelerating at a fast pace, luckily no cars were near her at the time,because i traded the cobalt general motors refuses to do anything about the problem reference number 71-562139648 talked to several people one was jake ext 22795.
The 2005 chevy cobalt we purchased for my daughter has a violent vibration that is intermittent.the vibration usually happens on long trips, when the car is at highway speeds of over 65 mph for 45 minutes or longer with the cruise control on.then when coming up on slower traffic, you touch the brakes to disengage the cruise control, a violent vibration proceeds.if you apply more brakes the vibration gets worse.this vibration requires the driver to maintain both hands on the wheel to control the car.this vibration will last from a few minutes to 15 miles.usually when the vibration stops the cruise control will not work for a minute of 30 minutes and up to 3 days.we have take the car to the dealerships 5 times. 2 dealerships in or around tampa florida and the dealer we purchased it from in jonesboro georgia.each time they dirve the car a few miles at highway speeds over 60 mph and declare nothing is wrong.as we stated above and to the dealerships, it takes a minimum of 45 minutes or longer at speeds over 65 mph for this vibration to happen, and sometimes it will not happen. We have started the lemon law process in georgia and have asked for a replacement car or purchase back by gm.we are awaiting there actions.since the manufacturer's last attempt to fix the car, in which my daughter drove 2 hours and the vibration started as they were existing the express way to the dealership, she over heard the service manager acknowleged "the problem is in the brakes' they contacted the gm rep in atalanta area, and decided to do nothing to fixe the car.now yesterday, when my daughter was about to slow down on the connector in atlanta, due to slower traffic, the brake pedal went soft and then "hard as a brick" causing the car not to stop and hitting the pickup truck in front of her.the air bags did not deploy and she now has a "mild concusion".she had to miss work yesterday and today.what can be done to force gm to fix this brake problem or replace the car?
Dt: the consumer states that the 2005 chevrolet cobalt was having two problem. The abs malfunctioned the abs locked the tires. The main issues with the car was the steering column. The tilting of the steering wheel was making the vehicle stall. The steering wheel was brought down to the bottom with forceand the vehicles stalled. This has been happening for around a month. The vehicle has not been in the dealership for this problem. The manufacturer has not been contacted.the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted over the abs , and they denied having a problem.
While applying the brake pedal rear brakes locked up.driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The cause had not been determined. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future. This information was provided by olesha's boy friend billy.
Dt: while driving down the roadpowering steering locked, vehicle wouldthrow consumer forward and backward in the seat. Coming to a stop light and press the brakesit was like the car lunged forward. Just got the vehicle back from the shop yesterday and it started doing the same thing.power steeringwas locking butwas not actually locked. Will stop and restart the vehiclwas and its like having foot on the gas pedaland brake pedal at the same time.
1) months prior to the accident at high way speed (65 to 75 mph) after several hour (from 1 to 4) with the cruise control engaged, when disengaging the cruise control, the car would vibrate violently.gm claims they can not duplicate the problem.2) brakes failed - applied brakes in traffic, pedal was soft and then went hard like the power brakes was not working, but the car did not slow down, causing the impact in the rear of a pick-up truck.3) according to the air bag report the car was traveling over 30 mph, but the air bags did not deploy on the frontal crash.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has power steering issues.i was driving homefrom a friends home on feb. 8, 2010.the "power steering " light came on and i had very little control of my car,there was no powersteering at all.i was almost rear ended on another occasion when the power steering went out while i was making a left hand turn.this is very scary to me , as i have my granddaughter with me when traveling some days.
When going down a hill or coming to a stop the whole steering wheel shakes. Took it to a garage and he said that the u joint in the steering column is bad and is very dangerous to drive, could lose control of the car. My daughter drives this car, but not anymore. Garage says he has had alot of cobalt's with this issue. There should be a recall on this, or does someone have to die first?
While driving the car on the freeway,the power steering quit working. This made the car extremely difficult to steer, and could have caused an accident. When i got home i shut off the car ,and came back later and the power steering was working again. I took the car to the dealer the next day and they told me the power steering assist motor was bad. I had the part replaced at a cost of $450.00.
Car purchased on 3/14/05 from rk chevrolet. Starting sept. 12, 2006 the car electrical system started malfunctioning. Various dash board lights came on, tick noise from the shifter, power steering light and fails, and the gauges began to go crazy! the car also wanted to shut off, and has boosts of energy.the same issue occurred november 2, 2006, june 8, 2007, september 19, 2007(colonial chevrolet), andoctober 16, 2007 (colonial chevrolet). After we got it back from colonial, the same problem occurred approximately 2 days later.colonial chevrolet indicated that that could not fix the problem and they were waiting to talk to gm about it! they even suggested initiating a buy back.we have been in contact with gmac in detroit about the issue and no answers have given nor a resolution.currently we have to drive a very unsafe car that jolts, can't turn, and will not accelerate at times.we have been requesting at least a rental (safe car) until this problem can be addressed and no one has offered this in lue of a resolution.what has been done: pcm replaced: (9/15/07)body, throttle (8/7/07, 11/2/06), replaced: body control (11/2/06); shifter bind & ndash; replace slide, automatic control lever replace, floor shift replace, wiring /connector steering suspension ride control??< control assembly. Floor shift replace (9/12/06).
I was driving alongi-20 when the power steering light came on and the power steering just gave out.thank god i was able to pull to the side, turned the car off started it up, the light went out.now as soon as i turn the car on it automatically comes on and the power steering is terrible.the car is, of course, out of warranty.talked to dealer and was told they only had 1 car brought in with this problem and it was costly.
About a year ago our family's 2005 chevy cobalt the power steering went out and went out every once in awhile.now it is going out more frequent and goes out as soon as not even going 1/2 mile down the road.when it goes out you will hear a click and gets hard to steer nothing has been done yet to repair the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the shifter independently moved and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2010. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was traveling approximately between 45-50 mph and suddenly wandered into the opposing lane. The driver was involved in a head on fatal crash. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The cause of failure had not been determined at the time of the complaint. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While making a right turn, the steering wheel seized intermittently. The contact mentioned that extreme force was required in order to control the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
I was driving down the highway making a turn and my power steering went out it beeped at me and the dash displayed "power steering". When i restart my car its fine for a wile but then it dose it again and from what i can tellspeed, turning,rpms, temperature distance have nothing to do with it. I was ran off the road due to this with my wife and child in the car my daughter smacked her head on the window i tore something in my should just trying to steer.
Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While sitting idle at a traffic light, the power steering failed without warning. She then shut off the engine and restarted it to find the power steering had reset itself. She also stated that the drivers side door latch was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was awaiting completion of unknown repairs. The failure and current mileages were 54,000.
Power steering failure.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle vin # instead of model/made/year of the car. The dealer told me i need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. Pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. However, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership,the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime i'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership.this is mfg defected problem, i should not have to paid to fix the steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 75 mph, the power steering failed. The contact pulled to the side of the road and turned the engine off. When she restarted, the power steering reset itself and functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired according to recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). While drivign 35 mph, the power steering failed again and she almost crashed into a pole. The contact called the dealer and schedule another appointment. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The power steering warning light appeared & w/in minutes the power steering failed.restarting the car reset it, but now it will only work for a couple of minutes before going out again.i was told i needed to replace power steering column.this car has been a headache since the beginning w/ one defect after another.i have not been notified of any recalls since i purchased it new in jan 2005.the problem has not been fixed as it is not in our budget at $1200.00.
2005 chevy cobaltpower steering goes out at random, car locks you inside, you have to go out the window, car dies while driving. These are all common problems with this car. Chevy does not make redesigned parts to replace its current stock of bad parts. Someone is going to get hurt, if chevy is not forced to take action.
Power steering indicator comes on while driving and the power steering goes out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel locked up while the contact was turning. The contact noted that the steering was difficult but she managed to get the vehicle into a parking lot. She then turned off the vehicle and waited five minutes to restart; after the restart, the vehicle behaved normally. However, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but it had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the authorized dealership and the dealer informed that a recall was in progress for the steering. The current and failure mileages were 175,364.
Vehicle lost power while making a right turn onto traffic from a gas station. Power steering went out on vehicle, making it very hard to steer. Electrical power assist unit had to be replaced as a whole. Old unit is not available.
I recently had power steering problems with my 05 chevy cobalt. I went to premier dealership in brooklyn ct to have the recall done after experiencing problems my power steering. The power steering light would go on and would be hard to turn my wheel, engine light on and car security light went on. After the recall was performed today my car ran smoothly and those lights did not go on. However according to the dealership i still needed a whole power steering column replaced... And the charge was 805 to do the whole job. To "look" at the supposed other problem costs me 113.00. Now the recall was supposedly "free" for me.
I was driving my 2005 cobalt on the highway and suddenly the power steering light turn on and could not manage the car. I have to stop the car but this is a dangerous situation. No one was injured but why wait till someone gets hurt to do something about it.
2005 chevrolet cobalt, electronic power steering failure.power steering light comes on and i have a total loss of power steering.has happened multiple times.extremely dangerous during rush hour driving conditionstaken to dealer multiple times and they "can't" seem to determinethe problem.i believe they are attempting to wait out the warranty before they repair it.i searched the internet an apparently this is a problem with alot of 05,06 cobalt owners. I believe gm needs to get involved ad rectify this problem before people die.
The power steering goes in and out intermittently.there is no warning. Particularity turning curves and corners.the dash board warning systems warns of this after the fact and you're in panic mode.when you shut down and restart it performs normally for a while and does it again.also, when going around curves or making 90 degree turns, the steering "slips" and bumps as if you've run over something.its as if the joints of the car aren't fitted together property.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt ss, at random times while driving my power steering completely dies, i have to drive the car with all the force my arms can produce, it occurs about 90% of the time i drive the car. I have found out through research that this has happened to hundreds of people with the same car.
~dear sir/ma'am~ hello. My name is [xxx]. I drive a 2005 chevy cobalt. I love the car, but there is a problem and i don't know who to contact. I hope this is the right place. I do not know a lot about cars, but as i was driving to work yesterday and i tried to get in the turning lane but not knowing my power steering pump had just stopped working for some reason and i almost smashed into the back end of a semi and i wasgoing 45mph. I contacted the place i bought my car from (gateway chevrolet-fargo , nd ), and they said they will only fix it if i get into an accident of some sort. All i have is the power train warranty left for coverage, and that doesn't cover the power steering. The car is only at 55,478 miles and they will only help me if i get into an accident? that is not right. I don't care who you are, that is not right. My husband actually was looking online today and it is a common thing in chevy cobalts. There has been at least one fatality from the power steering not working in another victims cobalt, yet they still have not put out a recall on it. I don't understand. Do i have to die before this gets fixed? i paid more than i should have for this car to begin with... And they will not help me unless i crash the car? that makes no sense. Please help me! i am scared to drive and this is the only car i have. Please please help me! you can call my cell phone with any questions or you can reach me at home after 5:30pm cst. Please help me with this. If you are not the right place, please send me some sort of direction. I need help with this. P.s. I've signed a petition online i am number 202 on the petition. The link is below:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/chevy-cobalt-power-steering-problemsyou can visit it to see proof, if not whatever. It is great proof that this is a manufac.default and it should be recalled!thank you for any help you can give me.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering constantly goes out, which has happenedsince he purchased the vehicle new. The contact stated that he has had three crashes due to these failures. While driving about 10 mph going down a hill the contact was trying to avoid a parked car when the power steering failed. The contact crashed into the parked vehicle. The dealer was contacted about the failures and the contact was told the the repair would be expensive. The urrent mileage was 54,542 miles.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls. While driving the "power steering" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was restarted to reset the error code, and to resume normal vehicle operation.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but because he could not duplicate the failure he could not provide a remedy.no repairs were made.the failure mileage was 4,000.the current mileage was 5,277.
I was parked. I returned to vehicle and started vehicle. The power steering light on dash illuminated and my steering was very hard to maneuver. I managed to drive the car back to our hotel, but was fearful of driving any further. Had it towed home.
Electrical power steering unit failure. Failure occurred at 57,000 miles (odometer). New unit installed-not covered under warranty.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving 20 mph she noticed that the power steering warning light displayed on the dashboard. However, moments later there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealership in which there was a replacement of the power steering motor. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 46,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering constantly failed.once the vehicle was started, the steering would become stiff within one minute.she was unable to maneuver the steering wheel without applying maximum force.the manufacturer would not assist with the repairs because there were no recalls.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were less than 37,500.
Bought a new 2005 chevy cobalt. The car had serious air conditioning leaking problems right away that took over a year to solve. We were about to go lemon law on the car when chevy came out with a service notice and got the leak solved. The car then had a headlight that would fill up with water and short out the head light. The dealer told me to drill a hole in the bottom of the headlight case and the water would leak out. The dealer told me to do this!!! the car recently started to have problems with the odometer jumping around while your driving. While that's happening the power steering locks up as the car is being driven. It happened the first time with my 22 year old daughter driving the car to school doing 65 on i95. Scared her and she had to try get the car over three lanes to the side of the road. She was able to do it and after restarting the car, the steering was working again. It took two weeks for it to happen again, this time on a side road as she is not allowed to drive it on the highway anymore. She is a student and needs to get to college. We have contacted chevy and they tell us it's not under recall and it's going to cost between$600- $1200 dollars. It could either be the powersteering motor or the steering column. They won't know until they get in to the work. I looked on line and found a lot of other people with the same problem in the 05-06 model. This car needs to be recalled as the problem is going to kill someone on the road. The expense is both unnecessary and a burden in these tough times. My child is a student and does not need to shoulder this burden because of the bad engineering by chevy. I know they are bankrupt and this is a burden we should not have to take.some one is going to die!
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and at least once a day while driving (highway or city driving) my car loses its power steering.i can be on the highway or driving home from the store.there is no speed limit, no rhyme or reason.the only way i can fix it is to turn the car entirely off and restart it.i have on numerous occasions had such difficultly steering that i barely missed hitting other cars.turning corners is nearly impossible!
Bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt for my son when he graduated from high school.it had less than 30,000 miles on it but no warrantybecause of the year.a couple of weeks later he started having problems with the power steering.in researching the problem i have found that it is a major issue with the 2005 and 2006 cobalt.the dealership is well aware of the problem but their hands are tied because no recall has been issued.when you spend the money to replace the rack and pinion and the power steering motor it is a new design so chevy is obviously aware of the problem because they redesigned the faulty part.i will pay the $2,000 to get my son's car repaired because his safety is a priority.what i don't understand is with the number of complaints how has chevy gotten away with not issuing a recall.the power steering comes and goes randomly and if you are pulling on a steering wheel with no power and suddenly the power steering comes back you are likely to lose control and hit something or someone.my guess is that someone will have to be killed before it becomes an issue and i don't understand why it has to get to that point before they are forced to do something.
Intermittent power steering failure and key locking in ignition switch.first started about a 1 1/2 ago when the key locked up in the ignition and power steering failed.they claimed to have fixed it but now the power steering locks up more than ever.i can handle the steering (barely) when this happens by my wife at 4'11 and 106 lbs can no longer drive the vehicle.the power steering now goes out everytime i drive the car.
Steering locks car shakes while driving can be a big problem has happened many times dealer can not find the problem but see many complaints on wed sites. Was in florida to george moore dealer in jacksonville on august 20 2007 problem still happening what next?
The power steering failed in my 2005 cobalt.i took it to the dealer where they replaced a recalled power steering motor.they just called me and told me that didn't fix my power steering failure and i will be charged for any farther work being done.they obviously admit having a problem with their power steering system but what they replaced didn't fix my problem.
As my 18 year old daughter was driving home from school, her power steering light went on as the warning bells in her dash rang. At that point, she lost all power steering in her car. She said that it took all of her strength to make the remaining turns to get home.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the power steering failed. The contact also stated that the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact has a 2005 chevrelot cobalt. The contact states that thevehicle is having a failure with the power steering. The contact stated that when this failure happens the service engine and traction control light illuminate. The rpm gauge will start to flip up and down. The failure started to occur 6 months ago. Everytime the failure occurs the contact has to pull off the road and restart the vehicle in order for the power steering to operate.the vehicle failure mileage was 48000 and the current mileage 65000. The vin number was unavailable.
I was driving to work and my power steering went out and then as i was going around a curve, the steering wheel locked. I went into the oncoming lane and was able to turn my car off and restart it again. I drove for another 30 seconds or so before the steering went out again.the steering continued to go out after driving a short distance after everytime istarted to drive.the steering column had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph, the driver noticed that the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and that the vehicle had suddenly lost power steering. The failure occurred intermittently.the current and failure mileages were 50000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. Since the incident occurred the contact discontinued driving the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000.
I was driving down the highway, when my vehicle became difficult to steer. The steering locked and thepower steering indicator light came on.i had the vehicle towed to a dealer. They state there wasa "short in the electric power steering motor". They replaced the power steering motor. This vehicle has less than 45,000 miles.i had to wait a week and a half for the dealer to get the part. Previously, i had to have the ignition and gear shift replaced.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt experienced power steering failure. The power steering message came on and my wheel locked up. I was unable turn the wheel and had to drive off of the road to avoid a collision. After turning the car off the steering came back. However, this problem could cause major injury. This is a frequent problem with the 2005 chevrolet cobalt and no recall is in effect. This cannot be fixed without major expense on my part.
I am having serious problems with my 2005 chevy cobalt ls with 66,000 mi. Since about 45,000 miles the power steering goes out everytime i go to drive the car almost as soon as i pull off. This problem has caused damage to my car and almost caused me bodily harm on numerous occasions. Though internet searches i have founds the thousands of people are having the same problems with these cobalts of all years. I really think that this problem should be recalled before someone gets killed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet.the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn.the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system).the vehicle was not taken to for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of failure.the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and she lost power steering capabilities. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane, turn off the ignition and restart the vehicle. After being restarted, the vehicle performed normally since the power steering reset itself. The following week, the failure recurred. Three days later, while driving to 2.5 miles to a repair shop, the vehicle lost power steering twice. The mechanic stated that the steering motor and control needed to be replaced. The repairs were made and the failure has not recurred. She has not called the manufacturer. The current mileage was 27,699. The failure mileage was approximately 24,849.updated 03/12/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were defective, the transmission was shifting hard and the power of steering failed sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 92,000.
I would like to voice my displeasure with how general motors performed their recall on chevy cobalt vehicles.my 2005 cobalt was purchased by dobles chevrolet (now quirk chevrolet of manchester) back in 2005.the ignition switch recall was supposedly performed in may of 2014.on the afternoon of tuesday, september 13, 2014, my car lost complete control.the traction control light came on followed by losing power steering and thrusting violently.it could've killed someone.needless to say, the car was towed to my mechanic.my mechanic at cark's car care diagnosed this as an ignition switch issue and called quirk chevrolet of manchester about an ignition switch recall performed on the car.my mechanic spoke to someone in service whom confirmed that the recall had been done once but the ignition switch should not have gone bad so soon.my mechanic said that they were informed that because the ignition switch shouldn't have gone bad so soon, that the service would be done free of charge.upon hearing this i called in to schedule and was that they'd look at it but it would not be free because the recall is one-and-done.during congressional testimony, mary barra spoke about how safety was of the utmost importance to gm.i heard such wonderful things about safety and consumer confidence; but all i've experience is near death and destruction.for 9 years i owned the gear and experienced no ignition switch issues; however, only two years after the recall that 'new' part could've lead to a lethal accident.i have reached out to several people at gm including the dealership as well as mary barra herself, but haven't received a response from anyone.
2005 chevrolet cobalt power steering failed while driving.
Electronic power steering keeps going out on my 2005 chevy cobalt.i will get maybe 1 to 5 minutes down the road and the power steering fails.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2 engine. It started sept 8th 2009 my power steering in my car failed causing me to strain to turn the wheel. I made it with mild damage to my car. I replaced my steering column but the problem still exists. The car jumps like it doesn't know what gear to shift into causing the car to jump and be almost impossible to turn.
There is no accident incident in this report.i did receive the cobalt notice about the "key in the ignition switch may move out of the 'run' position" letter and i feel i should report another problem with the ignition switch that may also be a safety issue.however, i have not experienced any adverse impact of the condition i am about to describe below.i am reporting this because it might be an issue for others and that hopefully may be fixed by the latest cobalt ignition switch recall.for a couple years i have noticed that after i start the cobalt and let the key move back to the run position that i can remove the key completely from the ignition switch and put the key in my pocket and the car continues to run.i have only done this while the car is not moving.i noticed that the steering wheel does not lock up in this case, so theoretically i could drive and steer the car while it is moving on the road without a problem.however, i don't want to test that possibility, because the thought is scary.so if this information can help others avoid an accident when the ignition switched is replaced, this report will be worthwhile.i am now driving the cobalt without any attachments to the ignition key and am waiting to bring the car in for the ignition and power steering recall.i am expecting that the replacement ignition switch will also fix the problem of being able to remove the ignition key in the switch when it was in the in the run position.if you want me to send you a picture of the key removed from the ignition switch while the tachometer shows that the engine is running, let me know.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel locked and the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) once before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.returned by usps on 10-22-2013. Second attempt on 10-31-2013 failed.
He traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. The check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. My power steering went out, happens randomly.
When we first purchased our chevrolet cobalt i noticed that when turning there was an unusual clicking noise when i would turn.i took it into the dealer twice to have them identify and fix the problem which they did not do. At approximately 55,000 miles the power steering in our 2005 chevrolet cobaltstarted failing.a message appeared on the dash which said, "power steering" and our steering wheel would tighten so it was nearly impossible to make turns.however at first we could shut off our car and the problem would not come back for a few days.now, however it has almost completely failed.when we start our car it is a less than a minute before the message appears and the power steering goes out.it is very unsafe and not to mention difficult to drive it.we do not have the money to fix it.
I was driving down i-69 from fort wayne and the steering had abruptly gone out and i had no power steering. I managed to slow down and pull onto the shoulder. Shut the vehicle off and restarted the engine and it seemed to have temporarily fix the problem enough for me to make it home. This isn't the first tine it has happened. I also let my daughters use the car to drive to college and back. I would hate to have it go out on them not being familiar with how to correctly gain control of a vehicle with no power steering. It would be a shame to have the loss of life due to gm's complete disregard to the quality of the products they seem to pass off onto the consumer market. There is a problem with the power steering and there are plenty of owners through social media that have the same problems. Why won't gm fix this issue before another life is taken. It shouldn't matter how i was driving to know that there is a problem with the eps system. I have sent a message before and have never had a response from anyone via email or mail delivery. I want this taken care of or i will never buy nor recommend anyone buy a gm product due to the total disregard of human life over saving (corporate) the almighty dollar. Not only did this junk get put into cobalts but also saturn vehicles as well. Cheaper product isn't always saving money in the end. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The power steering does not work well enough to steer vehicle.
The steering went out on the car with 42,000 miles on it. Happens all the time some one is going to get hurt if this problem does not get rectified.
I have a 2005 cobalt coupe with power steering problem. My problem it still happens once inwhile even though the motor was replaced.! dealer has seen the problem, but states the problem has to be happening at the time when the mechanic can look at it. I leave it at the dealer and then when the mechanic goes to work on it, the car is fine. In my case it has to happen close to home and when dealer service is open. It happens when dealer is not open ! when i turn off the car and leave for 60 minutes or so, the problem goes away. Then the car is great. When it happens 1. The chimes come on, 2. The dash lights go on and off, 3.the odometer gets ?-, 4.the shifting becomes very ruff. The car acts like bumbee on transformers. Any ideas ??
My 2005 chevy cobalt was randomly losing it's power steering.once i had that costly repair, it began randomly stalling.usually at intersections, but sometimes just for slowing down.i've had it in to be fixed several times.it has improved but it still happens occasionally.
The time the incident occurred was when we were on our way (my wife and i) to canada for a wedding, we got to our destination and the all of the sudden the car literally starts hoping down the road, then in the middle of the road it completely stalled. The power steering light came on the dashboard and then the check engine light came on. We looked in the manual, because we have only had the car for a month and found the power steering piece to contact gmc. Well being in the city and all dealerships closed we couldn't do anything. We shut the vehicle down and tried to restart, the same thing occurred- we were able to drive it to a mechanic near by (when finally it was working) and they had no idea what to do because of the electric power steering. We gave up and finally went home to my mother in laws house. I researched on the internet and then i came onto not one but many websites via google on how much trouble people are having with their cobalts. We are very unfortunate and do not have warranty left over. So when it comers to replacing the 2000.00 part we can not. I really need my car to run properly -my wife and i live in the united states and its a long way home!!! i really hope we do not get into a vehicle accident along the way due to the power steering malfunction,otherwise our lawyer and gmc will be talking. At this time i want a resolution from someone! how can gmc produce a vehicle with multiple known issues and continue to sell it without notifying people how deadly it is. I am very upset and i will never buy another gmc product again. If anyone at this company can do some easy research and find out that there are so many people with the know issue of power steering out there. I want a resolution and someone to pay for the consequence. I need to be contacted asap!!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel would not return to center after completing a turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the issue. The failure mileage was 112,250 and the current mileage was 113,083.
2005 chevrolet cobalt with electronic/power steering defect that has caused the steering in my vehicle to fail and/or work improperly. This failure first occurred around 21000 miles it was repaired under the warranty that i had purchased for the vehicle when i bought it.my car now has 36000 miles on it and the same problem is occurring again the dealers will no longer cover the repair even though the car is still under warranty.
Power steering goes out randomly while driving making it very difficult to steer the car.this started monday and did it 2 separate times then it happened again on wednesday. Once you turn the engine off and back on it's ok for an indeterminable timeframe.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. Within 30 seconds of turning the vehicle on, the contact loss power steering. When he restarted the vehicle the power steering would reset for 30 additional seconds. In july 2007, the failure occurred intermittently; however, it currently fails whenever the contact drove the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a repair shop and was informed that the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. He has not contacted the manufacturer to-date. The current mileage was approximately 75,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph and making a left turn, the power steering light illuminated. The turned the vehicle off to reset the power steering; however, the failure recurred. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 50,400.
I was driving for less than a mile at about 45mph when the car's driver information screen read "power steering" and the wheel locked up and found it very difficult to steer. I was able to make it home safely. I turned the car off and then on again and the problem went away. I also have a newer car of the same model that had this issue and the steering column had to be replaced. I have filed a separate complaint with your office for this vehicle; the conformation number i was given is 10283738 for a 2007 chevy cobalt. I have not had my 2005 chevy cobalt repaired yet as i can not afford it and it's warranty has expired. When the 2007 was repaired the service advisor told me that it was a very common problem with the cobalts and the chevy hhr because they have electric power steering as opposed to hydraulic. I don't feel safe driving in these vehicles and i surely don't feel comfortable having my wife drive them either.
Power steering locks in and out by itself causing the car to shift hard and doesnt want to idle but when steering is working correctly it runs like a new car please help
Anytime while driving, the power steering will flash on my dash and my car will start to jerk aggressively. If i can't pull over and i drive for just a while to find somewhere to pull over, my car will stop moving and start going backwards in the middle of the street. I had an o2 sensor replaced which stopped the power steering to go out for a while but it started back again. My power steering will also go out as i start the car, forcing me to turn the car, wait a few seconds and start it again. It can go on for a while and multiple mechanics have looked at the car because the check engine light comes on but they can't see anything wrong with it. I have to wait 30 seconds before i can drive my car, which can make me late to places if i have to do it multiple times, if i don't wait then the power steering will go out on me and it can happen anywhere. Last year, it went out while i was going 60mph on the highway and i couldn't go anywhere to pull over, i'm lucky i didn't cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed to function properly when turning left or right. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but it exhibited the same condition mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,242.
Problem, while driving 2005 chevy cobalt, power steering light appears on dash warning, and power steering turns off making wheel difficult to move.this has happen a few time while i was driving, and i pulled off the road, put my hazards on, turned off the car, then restarted it again, and the powering steering was back.this is occurring my frequently, and since i drive on the highway daily, it is an accident waiting to happen, my car is unsafe.i will have to pick to mechanic to have fixed somehow.
After starting the cobalt or even if i am driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the t/c lights, brake lights, power steering lights all light up on the dash. The speedometer and rpm gauges start going crazy. The radio will also go in and out. Usually on the interstate, the car will continue to drive, which is very scary. But if i am in town or slowing down to stop, the car will cut off. Then after i crank it again and start to move, the transmission changes gears really rough and feels like it is going to fall out. The only thing i have found to fix this (after weeks at different dealerships) is to turn the car off and flip the key on and off several(20 plus) times.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel ceased without warning. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. Neither the local dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 34 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated, the speed decreased to zero and the tachometer increased to 4,000 rpms. The locks on the door started going up and down and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off.after the vehicle was started, the failure was resolved. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle had too many fault codes to be diagnosed properly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The vin was unavailable.the current and failure mileage was 136,000.
Electronic power steering failure in a 2005 chevy cobalt.first started failing intermittently around 55k miles.now fails within a few seconds of starting the vehicle (62k miles).gm says they cannot fix without completely replacing steering column.have found hundreds of complaints online for the same problem.
A couple months ago i was driving down the highway going 55 mph when i heard 3 dings. I looked down and power steering message was flashing across the information bar. When power steering wasn't flashing across the screen the temperature had lines instead of numbers like it couldn't register. My check engine light came on along with the traction control light. The speedo and tachometer were moving really erratic too. When i stopped and tried to pull out again it was like i popped the clutch on a manual shift while it shifted into 2nd. Then it bogged down really bad like it shifted way too early. Than my power steering went out. I was stuck on the side of the road.http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/cobalt/2005/steering/index.shtml.
My power steering has failed while driving my 2005 cobalt with 50,000 miles on it.
While making a left hand u-turn, car suffered a loss of power causing a loss of control, as a result a tree was hit causing the car to be totaled.this is as reported by my daughter who was driving at the time.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminates periodically.when this occurs, all power steering is lost and the vehicle becomes very difficult to steer.the contact must turn off the vehicle and restart it in order to reset itself.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering control module was out of warranty; therefore, they would not pay for the repair.the contact will call the manufacturer for assistance.there was no recall for the steering wheel.the failure mileage was 107,000.updated 07/08/09updated 07/08/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was an abnormal dinging sound present. The traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the transmission made an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several years prior and the independent mechanic grounded out the traction control module however, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph to make a turn into an intersection, there was a sudden loss of power steering, braking, and the power steering warning light flashed. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the failure code reset. The vehicle was driven to the contacts residence and, upon parking, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the brakes were slow to respond. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe10005 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,345.
There was nothing unusual leading up to the incident. Early march 2009 powersteering went out on my 2005 chevy cobalt. When starting the car, powersteering would only stay on for about 5 minutes. To regain it i would have to shut down the vehicle and restart it. This lasted about three months. It was taken to two different shops, sears and a car dealership and both ran diagnostics which found nothing wrong. They could not tell me what the problem was for sure except to say perhaps putting in a whole new power steering system would help. Though they did not know for sure. When i called the chevy dealership themselves they stated they did not have any previous complaints about the powersteering in that year and model and wanted to run their own diagnostics, that i had to pay for. I refused since the second dealer i took the car to was a chevy dealer and was told by the company i had to pay for another diagnostic check. The problem disappeared in july of 09 only to come back now dec 09. The cars powersteering is off within a minute of engine start. With the snowy weather this is a hazard to me and anyone else with similar issues; and i have chronic back problems as well. The pulling of the steering wheel just to turn the car has had me in bedrest twice now.
2005 chevy cobalt, power steering randomly goes out in my vehicle while driving. I can turn the car off and when i restart usually it is fixed but light comes on and steering goes out without warning. This seems very dangerous, fortunately haven't wrecked yet. Cost to fix about $2,000. Looked up on internet and about 400 other comments and complaints on 1 website regarding same problem. Sounds like recall should be issued!
Recall no. N100023 - i was driving up to a stop sign and all of a sudden i couldn't turn the wheel.i was almost at a stop.the power steering was gone.a little later it turned back on.recall no. 09041 - when i shift there is a clicking sound that is made inside where the shifter is, and then all of my sudden my car jerks.this happens when i am in motion. It jerks to the point i am physically moved.
I have 2005 chevy cobalt, and the power steering indicated came on and all of the sudden the car stops.
On november 11th, 2013, i was driving my vehicle down my street when all of a sudden, my car reads power steering and the tc light also comes on. The car begins to jerk as if it was going to turn off on its on. I immediately pulled over and turned the car off and waited about 5 minutes before i turned the car back on. When i started the car again the lights went off and the car drove as if nothing happened. On november 24th, 2013, i was leaving work and as i was pulling out of the parking lot into incoming traffic, the wheel all of a sudden just locked up on me and i almost had a serious accident. When i pulled over, the power steering light comes on again but this time so does the transmission light. I drove it to the nearest auto zone to get a diagnostics on it and they informed me that the codes that had showed up were dealer codes and only they could fix the problem. I stopped at the gas station to try and check the power steering fluid on it but there was no dipstick. When i turned the car on again, the power steering light and transmission light both turned off and the car drove as if nothing ever happened. I googled the codes that the gentleman gave me at auto zone and it turns out that there is a recall on my type of vehicle for the same exact issues. I called the dealership to try and get the issue fixed for free, but when i gave the mechanic the last 8 digits of my vin, he stated to me that my car wasn't listed on the list of recalls despite the fact that im having the same issues as the cars that have actually been recalled. I don't know what to do and i fear for my safety as well as the safety of my kids and other drivers. Please help me to get this issue reported asap togm. I love my car but i also love my kids and our lives.
Vehicle would not turn right steering issue.as a result the car continued straight,over median, over 2 curbs before driver could stop vehicle just shy of gas meter.filed complaint with gm >the dealership where i purchased the vehicle informed me of a recall on gm cobalt and the parts to fix problemwill not be available. And it appears that is what happened why the vehicle would not turn. And my vehicle cannot be repaired.
Power steering failure on my 2005 chevy cobalt.has been going on for a year now and unable to afford to repair.
I was traveling at 40 mph when the check engine and traction control lights lit up on the dashboard. Steering was extremely hard, the power steering was not working and i pulled into the nearest parking lot. After several times restarting the car, the power steering was working again.
My daughter, a college student in abilene,tx., drives a 2005 chevy cobalt. She had been driving her vehicle in normal conditions when she realized her power steering had stopped working.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt and have had several problems with it. Some aren't life threatening (like the power windows not working and the brake light flashing), but i've had a maf sensor short which caused the car to stop running while i was doing 60-65 mph and the steering locked up. Fortunately, the car started back up. I've recently dealt with another steering issue. I was driving down an uneven/bumpy road and a "power steering" message came up on the information panel and the speedometer went out. The steering became very mushy and it was difficult to control the car. I've also dealt with the car not starting and the cab filling with gas fumes. There has been hesitation/loss of power when the a/c is on, which makes it unsafe to pull out in traffic or blind curves. The dealership has been very professional and have corrected what problems have arised, but i have lost confidence driving the car and no longer feel safe.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt with less than 50,000 miles on in and the steering has locked up on it several times while driving.luckily no damage or injury has occurred.i took it into a auto shop and they ran diagnostic on it and the codes came back as a faulty steering column and steering motor.after i got this news i googled this and to my surprise chevy has never issued a recall on this serious defect.hundreds if not thousands of people has had the same problem.seems to me chevy doesn't care about the well being of their customer.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle off and on approximately four times. Afterwards, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Cable dahmer chevrolet of independence (1834 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (866) 650-1809) was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that when coming off the intersection at about 10 mph, when the steering wheel 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 was a certified mechanic, stated that after examining the vehicle they noticed the rack and pinon was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the rack and pinon. The contact contacted an unknown dealer who informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
The electric power steering unit of my daughters 2005 chevy cobalt turns on and off without warning.this causes near loss of control as speed.if it were to happen in a turn it could be catastrophic.this is a safety recall issue but chevy has yet to issue a recall.numerous complaints are on the web.the dealer will charge to diagnose the issue and then advise that the vehicle needs to have the steering column replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving 60mph he noticed that the power steering lightappeared on the dashboard, moments later the power steering would no longer operate. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 61000.
While driving, power steering will stop functioning making it difficult to impossible to make evasive actions.
Power steering failure 2005 chevy cobalt.
Power steering keeps going in and out.
I just purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt as my wife drove it to the store the power steering locked up & shut off she almost got into a wreck she had to force car off the road.spoke to a chevy mechanic said this was a common problem with 2005-2006 chevy cobalts, this is a defect in the steering column.looked on the internet & there are lots of people with this model having the exact same problem yet there is no recall from gm.this is a safety hazard my wife could have been killed should these vehicles be on the road? please investigate this problem. We had the car for 3 days now and it happened 4 times it is now in the hands of a mechanic.
Beginning january 3rd, 2009,the 'power steering' warning has intermittently appeared and power steering assist would fail. This occurred about 3 times, between 30 and about 50 miles per hour. This is clearly a safety hazard. I also own a 2004 malibu. My wife is the primary driver. The same issue happened with her car. After fighting with gm and the dealer they agreed, as a one time exception, to replace the steering column for the malibu at no cost. This due to my "customer loyalty." knowing the trouble involved and the likely outcome, i have not yet contacted gm regarding the current cobalt issues.the cost of repair is suspicious, around $2000. The method of repair is also suspect; the replacement of the entire steering column. Not only does this seem to be excessive, there is little assurance that the new steering column is any different. It is not reasonable to expect anyone to foot this bill as a consumer. It is expensive, and clearly a product defect. I am concerned about using the car, especially on the interstate, thus rendering this costly product all but useless - and dangerous.this is not the only electronic issue i have had with this car. I need to open the bottom of the column to remove my key from the ignition (estimated repair cost from goodwrench - $450), and repeated blown fuses when i first bought the car, attributed to pinched wiring.a recall seems in order for this situation. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the power steering failed. She then noticed the failure on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test; the dealer informed the contact that the power steering was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. The current mileage was 70,485.
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt stopped working. It works for approximately 2 minutes after starting up the car and then a message comes on the display that says "power steering" and the power steering fails to work after that. This occurs while i'm driving!
Both frontlower control are bushings are bad needs replaced and gm with not do anything but told me sorry for the experience. In the winter in dec, 2009 my car started to driving funny the steering was act weird had to drive about 15 to 20 mph then it starting pulling to the right and try to keep the wheel start but it was hard i hit a giant pot hole made a horrible noise under the car. I find out when i took my car for the power steering recall that my passenger rim is bent,maybe wheel bearing is damaged also all on the right front and that both front lower control arm bushings are bad need replaced. Got the steering recall fixed and left the dealership talk to 3 different repair shop and they told me that they have to fix these front lower control arm bushing on several2005 cobalt and up that this a very on going problem even with cobalt with less miles then mine and i do not even have 50,000 yet. I would say it is a very big problem that gm needs to be responsible for not each car owner.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while the engine was started the steering wheel failed. The power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact also stated that the dealer performed repairs to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) however the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalts power steering fails frequently. This happens at all speeds and terrains making you rapidly adjust to the change in steering capability. This is exceptionallyterrifying while driving in inclement weather.
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering has gone out. When i am driving on the freeway the power steering light comes on and i am unable to control the steering since it fails. I have to pull over and restart my car in order to continue driving it. The more i drove it the worse it got! i drive no more than 2 minutes with my power steering light coming on and a 5 minute drive i would have to restart my car at least 5-6 times before getting to my destination. I feel like this is putting me in danger since i am not able to navigate the car properly. This shouldn't be happening! my car has been back and forth in the shop for 2 weeks now, and i don't know what to do.
When are they going to recall the 2005 chevrolet cobalt due to the power steering. I think its disgusting that gm is not doing anything about it. I just bought this car and don't have the money to fix this. How many people have to die before something is done. The power steering goes out when driving.
My 2005 chevy cobalt had a power steering failure at 67000 miles. This happened while i was going 60 mph on interstate 95. My car made a noise and beeped at me and power steering came lighting up on the dash. My car then revved up to 6000 rpms and caused me to sway in the middle of traffic and i had to pull the car over, fearing i was going to crash into other cars. I will have to replace the steering column which includes the sensor that helps with power steering. It occurs often. I will be fine for a ride but then i get back in it and start driving and get up to 30 of 40 mph and power-steering will come up on my dash and all of my instruments go whack. My speedometer goes to 0 and the engine revs but doesn't increase speed. It will cost anywhere from 1250 dollars and 1800 dollars to fix this problem at my local dealership.
My power steering went has gone outon my 2005 chevy cobalt while i was driving many times.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driver continued operation with caution which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation whenever the engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure occurred intermittently.updated 02/17/10. *ljupdated 02/17/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving and attempting to make a right turn the steering wheel locked and wouldn't move. She turned the vehicle off and within a few minutes she was able to drive the vehicle manually to her residence. She did not see any warning lights on the instrumental panel. The dealer replaced the power steering column at the owners expense for $1,387. The failure mileage was 45,481 the current mileage is 58,200 updated 03/19/10. *ljupdated 08/18/10
Power steering failed in november 2009.while driving the vehicle the power steering failed to work and the words "power steering" appeared on the console display.this caused the vehicle to be very hard to steer and control especially at low speeds.the power steering has failed while negotiating curves on several occasions and on at least one occasion i was unable to continue to drive the vehicle through the curve as i was unable to turn the steering wheel because it was too hard to turn.while negotiating this curve i almost struck another vehicle.contacted local chevrolet dealership and advised them of this problem.i was advised that there was not a recall and that this was not a "problem" being addressed by chevrolet.i was advised by my local dealership that if i researched this matter on the internet i would find hundreds of similar complaints but that again chevrolet was not addressing this as a dealer problem and that the consumers would be required to fix the problem on their own.i advised the service employee that the steering was too stiff / hard for me to turn the wheel, especially at low speeds, and was again advised that i would have to pay for the repairs myself.i questioned the service employee as to how chevrolet was not handling this as a recall as it was apparent that it was not isolated to only one type of vehicle and included hundreds if not thousands of consumers and was again advised that i would have to fix the problem myself.
Driving my 2005 cobalt is a dangerous option, you can drive it for day's and all of a sudden the steering quits and the transmission starts acting up also lights on the dash panel start flashing the car is still running but the steering does not work anymore, also the shifter will not disengage the steering lock you have to remove the plug out of the bottom of the steering wheel and stick your finger up in there push a small button like thing to get the key to unlock and turn all the way off other wise it will not lock the steering wheel. This has been happening for about 1/12 years i called the dealer ship and they told me the warranty for this kind of thing was up and that they did not have a fix for this, however they knew of the problem in other cars, i was told to replace the brain i did it didn't work i was told to put a larger capacity (amps) battery in, i did , it didn't work, this is a very serious problem that needs fixed. I'm going to put the last incident date in the box below.
I have 2005 chevy cobalt.at first the power steering went out with less than 50000 miles on the car.when i restarted the car , the power steeringcomes back on.however, the car does it all the time now.sometimes in the middle of turning.i switch the ignition key back and then forward to make it come back on but sometimes the car stalls.i do not have the money to fix right now considering i am still making payments on the car.
While driving my 2005 chevy cobalt my power steering just went out.i had to stop my car, turn it off and turn my car back on again for my power steering to work again.this has happened twice now and the second time was when i was driving on the highway and luckily i didn't get in an accident.these cars need to be recalled and fixed.
I would start my 2005 chevy cobalt lt and all would seem ok, but after driving for maybe 2-3 minutes, my power steering would give out. It would usually happen when driving around the city, rarely would it happen when driving on the highway. The problem would correct itself if i would pull over and shut off my car and restart it. After several months of doing this however, my car would no longer fix itself and the power steering would stop working after driving just a few hundred feet, regardless if in the city or on the highway. I ended up having to fix the problem in the summer of 2009 by having the power steering part fixed by a local repair shop totaling more than $500.
The electric power steering will occasionally shut off during driving. The car must be shut off then turned back on to restart this. This is a repeating occurrence sometimes happening more than 10 times a day. The only fix right now is replacing the steering column.
On tuesday december 1st 2009 i was driving on the interstate and my power steering just stopped working without warning.i was barely able to turn the wheel and get off the interstate safely.i was terrified.the next time i started my car the steering seemed to be fine, however later that afternoon the same thing happened.once again, my steering wheel was practically useless.i immediately got my car to my mechanic and found out this is a big problem with chevy cobalts.i was going to have to replace the steering column and the motor costing $900.i am so disappointed in this matter and will be reporting it to gm as well.
I have just recently bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt. I was unaware of the recalls on it, until later. Now, i have a car payment and am unable to drive my car. I was on my way to town, on a paved two-lane highway, traveling around 55mph. When (for no reason) my car just quits/dies, as i am going up a hill. There were vehicles behind me that almost hit me. When it quit, i had to struggle to get my car to the side of the road. I could not get it completely off the road. I turned my hazard lights on and began trying to crank my car. It took more than 20mins., to get it started back up, but, when it did, it was skipping so bad, i still could not move it. I turned it off and began trying to crank it, once more. It took another 15 minutes to get it to run well enough to pull the rest of the way off of the pavement. I was almost struck/hit many times by passing vehicles. This has happened to me 3 more times.now, i can't even get my car to the end of my driveway before it quits/dies. The parts i need to fix my car have been ordered thru maxie price chevrolet in loganville, gasince june 14, 2014. I was told it would only take 1-2 weeks for the parts to get to this car dealership, so they could be replaced. I have not heard from anyone about my parts and cannot get anyone to help me. I am not driving my car because it is just to dangerous. So now i am stuck with a car payment and a car that is unsafe to drive. I don't understand why it is taking so long to get parts and why someone won't help me. I was under the impression that a recall was top priority. Are there more problems that i am unaware of or is someone just stalling???i need a car!!! how can i get a loaner until my car is fixed????
My 2005 cobalt has had electrical and power steering problems ever since i leased it.intermittently, while driving, the instrument messages start flashing (usually "power steering").the car then becomes very hard to steer and brake, the engine surges up and down.on aug 3rd the car was involved in a minor accident when it was steered into a curb, possibly caused by another equipment failure.i took the car in to a chevrolet dealer again, when it failed again two more times after the accident.both times the dealer found error codes.however, they said they had a "tsb" on this problem, from chevrolet which says to just clear the logs, give the car back to the customer and to "perform no work".they are putting lives in danger by following this procedure.i have copies of the service orders to confirm my statement.
2005 chevy cobalt ls 2 doorpower steering issues!!!!why is there not a recall on this vehicle? someone could die.... Power steering locks up in the middle of driving!!!
My power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt sedan goes out every so often for no apparent reason it has been taken back to a dealer once or twice for this problem. They have told me that i have to pay over 2 grand to get it fixed. With the recall out i don't know if mine is covered or not i can provide the vin and other info. Problem started right after i bought the car and that summer had no steering what so ever. It has been a major issue for two years now it happens mainly when the car is driven over 80 degrees. And also one of the bulbs in the high mount third break light does not work anymore after being replaced more than once to see if it was a problem with the bulb. Front headlights have had to be replaced 5 times since buying the vehicle and i have gone threw more turn signal bulbs to count.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and around 38,000 miles the power steering flashed in the dash and i lost all power steering in a parking garage.there is no warning that's its going to happen besides the flashing in the dash 3 secs before it goes.this happened everytime i drove over 20 miles at a time, and i go to school in syracuse so i drive the thruway everyday so it was extremely hard to drive with it.i had to get the whole steering column replaced because the power steering is electric.it all cost 675$ i was able to get almost all of the labor charges dropped after working and talking with a chevy dealership.
Re:2005 chevy cobalt- power steering goes out and reverts to manual steering at random intervals. This is a safety issue as steering problem could happen on an icy turn or in heavy traffic on a four-lane highway,etc. There is no advanced warning that the steering will fail making it difficult to steer unexpectedly.the dealer suggests a new steering column replacement at $800.00 . We have found technical service bulletins (tsb)regarding this ongoing problem with the '05 cobalts although no official recall has been announced tbs reference no 070232007 and 070235004. Dealer maintains there is no recall. This is , in my opinion, an "accident waiting to happen".
Power steering fails to work and makes driving difficult.when changing lanes. It is a 2005 cobalt. This started after 70,000 miles and warrety expired. Contacted gm and they didnot help. The estimated cost of repare is over $1200.it is an electronic device.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that once she was able to restart the vehicle it hesitated and started shaking violently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,600 and the current mileage was 117,631.
The power steering light comes on and the steering wheel is very hard to operate.the key also gets stuck in the ignition.
Takata recall power steering needs to be fixed it's a strong dangers turn when parking or driving which scares me a lot i just got a recall fixed on my ignition and i i thought this was apart of the recall i looked online notice a lot of complaints noticed mine acting up i need it fixed i have a family and i don't want nothing critical happening
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated whenever he is driving his vehicle the power steering goes in and out. The vehicle had to be turned on and off to be reset. As he wasturning the wheels it was very uncontrollable. The dealer had not been contacted or the vehicle taken the dealer for a diagnosis. The failure aileage was 50,000.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt.i am the original owner.about a year agoi had a problem with the power steering turning off in parking lots while i made full turns of the steering wheel.now i have a problem with the power steering randomly turning off while i'm driving.its really random some times it seem to never want to stay on and sometimes it seem to not affect my car at all.scary that it is inconsistent.i'm awaiting to hear back from the dealership.
Not sure exactly when it happened, but it has been occurring for years now. I have spent thousands of dollars in diagnostics, parts, and labor trying to fix the mystery problem! i'm fed up! it seems to happen randomly and fix itself randomly. Sometimes it lasts a couple days and sometimes longer than a couple weeks. The problem: my car will lose power steering, it starts shifting really hard and the gauges inside get all screwed. Occasionally when it happens it just won't shift at all. It will stay in first gear. The inside gauges: the speedometer will bounce all over the place, never staying still. The radio will also get loud and quiet by itself. The power locks would frantically go up and down themselves, until i took out the spark plug for those. It is very difficult to drive when the power steering goes out, not like cars that were built without it in the first place. The very hard shifting cannot be good for the car and is dangerous when i am driving during winter months or rainy weather. I live in michigan and it snows a lot. Even the chevy dealership can't tell me what is wrong and i have paid to have numerous parts replaced that have not fixed the problem. I've read other boards online with people having the same issue. I just cannot afford to keep paying to not get the problem fixed. I hate driving such an unreliable car with two young children, four years and 10 months. It happened multiple times when my little one was a newborn. Felt like i was giving the poor baby whiplash when the car switched gears. It's an automatic so there is nothing i can do about it.
Bought 2005 chevy cobalt new.at about 40k miles of normal driving the power steering began to fail.after restarting the car, the power steering would be fine for up to a month, then up to a week, and finally it would fail after the 1st turn i made after starting the car.i am not a wild driver & i only drive about 5 miles per day on side streets.i had to pay chevy $48 to check the car, and then $800 to a local mechanic to have the problem fixed after i found that my car was not recalled for this problem.i was told that chevy wouldn't sell just the one piece that needed to be replaced (some kind of control module) so there was no other choice but to have the entire steering column replaced.the old part is not available.i have seen hundreds of complaints about this specific problem online.all it takes is for this problem to happen to a 16 year old girl on the road and we now have a death on our hands.
While turning through an intersection, a warning bell/dash indicator alerted me that my power steering had failed.this was verified while trying to turn through the intersection.thankfully, nobody was in the lanes next to me, and i was able to glide through the turn and into a nearby parking lot without incident or harm.the chevy/gm dealer nearby said the electronic motor in the steering column had shorted out, and they replaced the entire steering column.the replacement was still covered by my extended warranty, thankfully, by a few thousand miles.
Was driving my car on the freeway when i lost my power steering.i had to pull over, and restart my car to get it back.
1.power steering failure.regular driving.the car beeped and a prompt message appearing saying "power steering".2.multiple times during a short drive.stopping the car/restarting the engine temporarily fixes it.could lead to intersection crashes because of power steering re engaging/failing mid-turn.3.new steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering failed. There were no warning lights prior to the failure. She was able to re-start the vehicle and the power steering would function for about 30 seconds before it would fail again. The dealer and the manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 76,703.
2005 chevy cobalt lt power steering repeatedly goes out while driving. News reports of your investigation today are saying this happens at low speed.it consistently happens to me while driving at highway speed on my daily commute to/from work, usually in heavy traffic on the dallas freeways.it first began to happen on christmas eve 2009, and now happens daily.it is very frightening, dangerous and expensive to repair.this is a safety problem that chevrolet should take responsibility for.it is not caused by normal wear and tear... It is happening to too many people.go to:http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh thank you very much for investigating this matter.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that he had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 43,643.
When i got the car in june 2020 i got the key i was told to turn key to acc wait until lock icon go off my car alarms will sound anti theft system took to chevrolet dealership,and they charged $$$ said they replaced several part's and still it's stalls,and loose powder steering,it says i have no fuel in car brake light on do not chimes when i get in car it makes it like i stealing the car and it shutdown everything been doing it sense july can't drive out no where stalls when i did try driving it engine light comes on then my steering wheel locks up
I've just bought a 2005 chevy cobalt 23 days ago. This past weekend the power steering light came on. Upon research i have found that the electronic power steering on this and other models is an ongoing issue. I, as of this morning, have no power steering now. I have found many discussions online concerning this matter, yet no info. From gm/chevrolet. According to discussions, it will cost between $600.00 and $2,000.00 to fix and then some of these people had it happen again anyway. This is a major safety issue and i don't understand why it has not been addressed. I, at this point, don't have the money to get it fixed, as i had scrimped to buy it in the first place just 23 days ago.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, and about a month ago i was driving down a country road when my "power steering" message was displayed on my dashboard stating it had shutoff.this then lead to my car trying to shut itself off in the middle of the road going 55 miles per hour.the gauges were flashing, radio was flashing, the car would not shift gears and was rocking back and forth, and i couldn't really steer the car.after i was able to get it under control and stopped and shutoff it seemed to reset the system and i had no problems until a few days ago.i was driving on a very busy interstate during rush hour while going about 80 miles per hour, and the situation happened again except i was nearly in a collision with semi truck trailers, it took all i had to get it off the road without hitting anything.this scared me to death.this time the system did not reset , but i was able to limp it to the chevy dealer near my apartment.come to find out it was the :body control module" that was bad.it cost me $508 dollars to fix this one issue.two weeks ago i had to take it in for a lower left front control arm bushing that was bad, and also the shifter solenoid was bad, and i had spent nearly $1100 for all of those safety issues as well.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions.suddenly, there was a loss of power steering.there was difficulty steering the vehicle which resulted to greater force in turning the steering wheel. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation for a short period time. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. Currently, the vehicle is inoperative.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction.the failure mileage was 89,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt with power steering problems. I can be driving down the interstate at 70 mph and hear a snapping noise in the fuse box and then instantaneously the word power steering is displayed on the dash board monitor. When that happens, there is no power steering. I pull over to the side of the road, turn off the car and restart the car and the power steering resumes. On 1/12/2010 i drove this car to topeka, kansas and had no problems going there which was 80 miles. On the way back home, the power steering quit working 7 times in a 60 mile. Towards the end of the 60 mile drive, the power steering would go out within 5 seconds of restarting the car and driving less than 100 feet. I limped the car to work with no power steering and let it sit for several hours. After work, i didn't have any problems driving the remaining 20 miles to my home. The power steering is problem is very intermittent, it can be problematic several times in one day and then not have any problems for a couple of weeks. The temperature the day i had so many problems was cold (20 degrees), however this has been going on for 6 months now and started when it was very hot, over 100 degrees. Unfortunately the problem seems to be getting more frequent.i went to a chevy dealer and they want to charge me $100 to hook it up to a computer to determine if there is a problem. With this many complaints, there should be no charge to hook the car up to a computer to determine what is wrong. Out of frustration, i parked the car and started using an older car for work. The cobalt has 70,000 miles on it and it is starting to have all kinds of issues with the electronics.there needs to be a recall on the power steering before it turns into a toyota problem and someone gets killed.
Driving 2005 chevy cobalt and power steering goes out. Trying to get out of or in a parking space and power steering goes out.
Have a chevy cobalt 2005 that the power steering goes out randomly.have to shut the car off and then back on to get it to work again.
My wife and i got into the car, we started to pull off from her parent's house and before we made it off their street, the car chimed and "power steering" was displayed on the dash.the power steering immediately became extremely difficult to manage, as we almost got into an accident on the street.it chimes as soon as we start the car and begin pulling out of our driveway, or pulling away from anywhere we are.it takes maybe 5 seconds from the time we start the car before we hear the chime.it is immediate.we have researched this online and found that gm has done a recall, finally, on these cars due to the malfunction of the chip for the power steering.we are contacting our local chevy dealer today to see what steps we need to take next to fix the problem.we have only had this car for 2 years now.
*please note...the incident date is approximate. We have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt sedan that was involved in the recall for the power steering motor intermittent power steering failure. We had never had a problem with the steering prior to the recall being performed. After the recall was performed, we began having trouble with intermittent power steering failure - plus additional failures. Upon start-up, we have experienced no power steering, and had to shut the vehicle off and retry numerous times before the power steering returns. In addition to loss of power steering, we have experienced the following electrical problems:traction control light illuminatingrandom clicking of the brake safety interlock relay / actuator (without touching the brake).check engine lighttransmission going into "limp mode"..."slamming" into gear when shifting from park - or improper shifting while driving.random dash gauge failurerandom failures of the "driver's information center" - flashing, etc.this was initially happening only upon start-up...but started happening while driving as well - nearly leading to an accident while my wife was driving on a busy urban street. She was fortunately able to drift into the turn lane and come to a stop to avoid a collision and likely serious injury to herself and others, as it was virtually uncontrollable.in addition to the loss of power steering (while driving), the transmission also went into "limp mode", causing very hard shifting and much difficulty in drivability. This has also happened while i was driving the vehicle. I am 6'3", 260lbs., and i was struggling to control the vehicle. I have also been in contact with other cobalt owners with the exact same set of "symptoms". It is clear that the motor replacement was not sufficient to repair the problem, and - in some cases - may be leading to further problems as in our case.this vehicle is very dangerous!
I was driving my 2005 chevy cobalt when i tried turning a corner and the steering wheel failed to work causing me to hit a curb. I then seen that my power steering light was on and that's what caused this.
The power steering is failing on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt.i will be driving, a chime sounds, the power steering light comes on and i have no power steering.i have to turn the car off, then back on to reset it.i will then have power steering for a short distance before it happens again.
Power steering goes out randomly. Key gets stuck in ignition.
Power steering failed while driving almost resulting in an accident. Steering works for about 5 minutes then goes out. Comes back after restart but then goes immediately back out. This is a very unsafe condition because it is unpredictable. Brought to dealer. Very expensive fix. Still not resolved*cw
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
The cobalt power steering randomly fails making it extremely difficult for the driver to steer. This has happened in many instances, with many peopleand should be considered very dangerous. You have to replace the entire steering column to fix the problem. There should be a recall.there is no warning before it happens and there is nothing you can do to prevent the problem. Dangerous.
I purchased a new chevrolet cobalt ls (4 door) in 2005 from my local dealer. I drive it very little - it now has slightly less than 13,200 miles. Last week when driving near home i rec'd a sudden flashing message on the dash "power steering." immediately, the steering failed completely. It took all my strength to turn the vehicle andi was only going 20 miles per hour - had it been different - and as i've since found it this has occurred thousands of times to other drivers of this car -it cold have killed me. My local dealer told me that the entire steering mechanism had to be replaced - rather odd for a car, perfectly maintained, with so few miles on it!the head technician at my dealer informed me that there was a design flaw in the 2005 and 2006 cobalt's steering mechanism. Both relied entirely on an electronic system that can fail instantly and leave the car with no steering control - while it's being driven! the repairs were largely covered by my extended warranty - i've had it for 38 months. (repair copy: "internal motor failure." and "replace steering column" = $804.00) but, as the repair service itself noted, this just restores the same, ready to fail system!the problem can't be fixed because it's a basic design flaw! according to the head technician, beginning in about 2007, the cobalt was altered to include a back-up hydraulic steering mechanism to make up for this recognized problem. There are over 12,600 lists of this problem on the internet today, some noting that a second failure occurred only two weeks after having the same "repairs" that i had. I'm still paying for this car and it's a death trap. My wife won't ride in it and i won't drive it more than a few blocks and only in daylight. This must be addressed!!!!!! gerald j. Davey, ph. D.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated.there was also a buzzing chime that sounded throughout the vehicle.the vehicle was turned off and once restarted, the power steering resumed normally.the failure recurred four times.the manufacturer was notified and of the failure.the vehicle was not inspected or repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 114,000.
2005 cobalt 2.2l 5-speed 30,000 miles i was driving on a highway when i received a power steering message on my cars dashboard display but being on a straight road didn't really notice that there wasn't actually any power steering i wanted to pull off at a rest stop to look under the hoodbut when i came to the end of the exit ramp for the rest area i could barely steer the vehicle and almost hit a concrete barrier now the steering cuts in and out usually about 2-10 min after starting the car i haveread online that the repair can cost anywhere from 600-2000 dollars not having that kind of money right now i am driving w/out power steering awaiting a recall from gm.
I was driving down the highway heading home from work duringrush hour traffic in chicago. When the powersteering on my 2005 chevy cobalt apparently began to give out ,my car began to stutter, lose power, and the steering tried to lock itself. Lights on my dashboard began to dim in and out and then it displayed powersteering on the display. Fortunately i was able to pull over without the powersteering completely locking itself on me. I shut off my car for a few minutes. Turn it back on and proceeded to get off at the next exit and drove it the rest of the way home, which fortunately was not that far away, and it continued to stutter and tried to lock the steering wheel, dashboard lights dimming in and out and just losing power of the vehicle.. I am looking for the nearest chevy dealership, i can take it into for repairs. When i happened to have come across about the same complaints other chevy cobalt owners have with their powersteering as well. Obviously this is something that needs to be looked into. Fortunately for me i was able to pull over and get off the highway without incident in chicago rush hour traffic. I don't even want to think about what might have happened if i had been unable to pull over and get off the highway and had my 1 yr old daughter with me in the car. Please look into it and help avoid in having this problem turn into a tragedy for any other chevy cobalt owners. Thank you.
2005 chevy cobalt - loses power steering.dealership cannot diagnosis and neither can my mechanic.teenage driver.very unsafe to have happen to her while driving.
I was driving and my power steering light came on and i lost my power steering completely.i'm a 95 pound girl and it is impossible for me to turn my car.when i turn the car off and let it sit for a moment and start it again, the power steering comes back on for a moment and then goes out again.this is very dangerous and i am going to have to pay 1000.00 to fix iti'm 21 years old, i don't have that kind of money laying around.
At 57,000 miles, the power steering light came on in my car while driving down the highway. It became very hard to steer and seems very dangerous. After turning off the vehicle and then turning it back on the problem seemed to go away, but it came back on shortly while i was in the middle of turning onto a busy street. I almost hit a truck. I have since taken the vehicle to the dealership where i have been told it will cost $1000 to fix and they said that there is no sign that it was my fault.
Vehicle description:2005chevroletcobaltpower steeringthe power steering fails at random times, occurring during driving while the vehicle is in motion.it occurs at any given vehicle speed.this occurs sometimes one time during a particular driving period.sometimes, will occur many times during a driving period.to temporarily fix the problem,the vehicle has to be stopped, turned off for a few seconds, and then started back up.this seems to reset the error code within the computer.but the problem will return at random.research online suggests that many cobalt owners experience the same issue.many owners have had steering columns replaced, steering modules replaced, with no resolution to the immediate problem of continual power steering failure occurring at random.
I was driving down the road when my locks started popping in and out, my car started stalling out and losing power, and the power steering was going on and off. I took it in to the chevy dealership and they said it was the ignition switch. I just received my car back after it was fixed and the same problems are occurring still. I was going 60 mph when my car completely lost power. I have taken my car in other times for this problem with still no resolution.
I am having an issue with my power steering failing in my 2005 chevrolet cobalt.there were really no events leading up to the failure that i see as possibly having an effect on the failure.the failure occurs quite randomly.some days it will fail up to 4 times, and then it may go a week or two without failing.it does seem to occur more frequently in warmer weather.i am obviously concerned because the failure of power steering in the middle of a turn or while driving at high speeds could certainly be fatal for not only myself but any other drivers and passengers involved.i am extremely upset by the fact that chevy will not replace this electronic part at no cost to me since i do not consider it normal wear and tear on the car.i find this to be more an issue of chevrolet using a less than satisfactory part for the car.they have responded that my warranty does not cover it.i've researched numerous forums and it seems that this is not just a problem in my 2005 cobalt but one faced by at least 100-200 others.the problem was diagnosed by a chevy dealer, but for the $1000 repair cost they quoted me i have been forced into driving an unsafe car until i can find a more reasonable price or chevy issues a recall.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)this is the second time my 2005 chevy cobalt power steering went out on me in the past year. The first time i had the whole steering column replaced and it cost me 400.00 for a used part and labor (a new part was way too expensive). That was april 2009. This past week it has gone out again, and i do not have the extra money to get repaired at the time. When i start my car the power steering is fine until i drive about a block or two then the "power steering" alert comes up on the dash board and it will not fix unless i shut off the car and start all over again. But this only correct the problem for another block or two. [xxx]
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph when the power steering light illuminated, the steering wheel locked which made it difficult to control the vehicle. He was able to pull over, turn the vehicle off and then on.at 300 yards the vehicles power steering locked again and the duplicate failure recurred. The dealer will be contacted to report the problem. The failure occurred every time he drives the vehicle. There have been no repairs to the whenever the vehicle was driven. The failure mileage was 69,800. The current mileage was 70,025.
- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while pulling out of the driveway at 20 mph the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failure and a diagnostic test was performed. The repair parts were at a cost of $300.00. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileages were 98,000. The vinwas unavailable.
18 year old son traveling 3 hour trip from school and lost steering in car.car became very uncontrollable but luckily he got the car to stop and got to side of road.after shutting her off for a while he restarted her and everything was fine.after having car checked out it seems that electric steering column maybe bad. Wondering if there is a recall on it.car only has 63,000km on her. Chevy cobalt 2005.it really is a serious and very dangerous problem.
The power steering message was on and the car ran like a dog and shifted roughly and traction control light was luminated and had no power is similar to all other accounts on this year and model?i need to know if gm is going to fix it and if it happens again am i going to loose control of the car?i understand it has a recall on it but considering the miles i have on it are they going to honor the recall?i don't have money to fix it so i don't know what to do if it happens again? i never seen or had anything like this before and i have always had gm products form oldsmobile, pontiac and mostly chevys i need reliable transporting on my job please tell me gm make this right by me[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. Power steering was displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000 .
While driving on the highway at 70 mph, i heard a ding and looked at the console. It said "power steering". Because i was on a straight stretch of road, the power steering going out wasn't initially a big problem, so i got off the highway at the next exit and parked so i could turn the car off. After a couple minutes of talking to my dad, i turned the car on and it was fine so i continued on my trip. Twenty minutes later it dinged again and the power steering was gone again. I drove about 15 minutes like that because i was getting close to my destination until i remembered the ramp i needed to take was a big curve and i didn't want to attempt it without the power steering. I pulled off to the side of the road, turned the car off, and then back on. I was able to pull back onto the highway and around the ramp but as soon as i was on the next highway, it went out again. I managed to make it a couple miles until i saw a gm dealer and got off the highway. I nearly collided with a stopped car trying to make a right turn but managed to make it to the dealer. The power steering motor had fried and needed to be replaced in order to find out if the module was bad too. The motor cost me $411 and if the module had gone too it would have cost $732. Thankfully it was just the motor, but of course my warranty expired just a couple weeks ago. I maintained my car properly since i bought it in 2005 with 6 miles on it but i feel like i've been ripped off.
My power steering went out today as i was driving home from work. I was able to pull over and turn vehicle off for about 10 mins and then restart.after restart, the warning message cleared from the dic and my steering returned to normal.when i reached my driveway, power steering again went out and i almost went in the ditch. Power steering seems to be failing intermittently since it failed on me 3 times today. I noticed there is a recall for 2010 chevrolet cobalts for the steering failure but not on any other year including the 2005.recall needs to be extended to all years of the cobalts to fix this issue not just one year. Next time i may not be as lucky when my power steering fails.i request an immediate investigation as to why no other year of the cobalt was included in the recall.
Power steering failure 2005 chevy cobalt.i was idling in a parking lot, heard a ding ding ding, noticed a message on my dash "power steering."i tried to maneuver into a parking space and could barely turn the car into the space.it was extremely hard to turn the wheel.i turned the car off, then turned it back on and the power steering was ok.the same thing happened several times while i was driving over the next few days.the power steering would operate for a few minutes and then go out at random intervals.when the power steering would malfunction, an alarm would sound and a message pop up of the dash.turning off the car seemed to reset the problem temporarily.i took the car to my dealer and they replaced the motor in the power steering.the part was expensive, but available.it is working fine again.they denied any known problem with this issue in other cars.
Loss of power steering, multiple warning lights appeared.recall was done 1/24/11.loss of power steering and warning lights august 3, 2011.dealer unable to find problem.loss of power steering and warning lights august 31. Again, dealer unable to find problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and after the recall repair was performed while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult for the contact to maneuver. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.
Power steering went out in 2005 chevy cobalt. I am small i could barely steer. Will call dealer today
I purchase my vehicle brand new in 2005 and had continual problems with the car shutting off while driving ever since.i had this car at the dealer for annual maintenance as well as for the car shutting off while driving.i had the cart in the shop monthly for them to evaluate until they said there was absolutely nothing they could do they cant find anything wrong.went to another dealership and still no satisfaction i even called gm to complain several times and i cried that i was going to get killed and they said there was nothing they could do.now 13 + people are dead. I have my car at the dealer and it was a fiasco. They gave me back my car with a check engine light on and said i should pay for diagnostics.really?? they had my car i did not give it to them that way.i called gm and they told me to pay for diagnostic my car is to old so they wont make them do anything. Nice real nice - i guess i am lucky to still be alive today - i wish i could sue them but i work hard and don't have that kind of money to spend.again they are lucky they have no penalty.they don't care and they will only do what they are forced to do not what is the right thing to do. They should not have been bailed out they should never have that privilege again.in this world only the strong survive and the weak fail. Let them fail.
When pulling out of our drive way this morning, the car suddenly began to jerk, i thought it was nothing. Then as i pulled to the stop sign, the car then jerked again and somewhat slowed down and the low brake fluid lights began to flash and a dinging noise came on as well. I immediately turned the car back into our driveway but barely could because the steering wheel was so stiff it would hardly budge.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The engine was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. The contact also indicated that the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. In addition, the key became stuck in the ignition switch and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Power steering stops working while driving , you can pull over stop and restart engine then the power steering comes back for a while. This is very dangerous. Something should be done but so far nothing has.
While backing car up steering went out. Steering wheelwould spin around. Found out that the lower shaft in steering column and the gear coming out of steering rack separated. Had to change steering rack / lower shaft / clock spring. Cost $1200.00if this had happened while driving @ 65 mph with no control things would have been a lot more serious. I have my 24 month old baby in the car most of the time. Checked recalls and there seems to be none for this year car, but there is a recall for 2006 with similar problems.
On way to work on 10/26/2009 and power steering goes out. Second time in less than one year. First failure occurred on 11/24/208 and dealership corrected problem by replacing bcm and steering column. Also, said no communication with pcm causing check engine light to come on. Car is currently at dealership waiting to hear from them on second. Occurrence. The problems thesecond time were identical to first occurrence.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed.he contacted the dealer, and the technician stated that the power steering columnneeded to be replaced at an expense of $900. The failure and current mileages were 89,000. The vin was unavailable. Updated 2/17/10 updated 02/22/10
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The power steering cuts out intermittently causing the car to become hard to handle. The car only has 36,000 miles and the service rep at the chevy dealership told me that the is a common problem with this type vehicle. I think this is a safety problem that should be recalled.
At random times, my 2005 chevy cobalt will pop up a "check engine" light and a "traction control" light, where i lose my power steering, the motor shifts hard into each gear, and the motor runs very rough.also, there are clicking sounds at the shifter, like it is trying to shift into a gear or something.this is a serious hazard and as i've read online, i am not the only one this has happened to.there are thousands of others.this entire car needs to be recalled because no one knows what is doing this!
I purchased a used 2005 chevy cobalt ss in 2007. Within the first month of having it my check engine let came on. The warranty was already up but i took to a shop my family has taken its cars for years. The shop was unable to locate the problem - they even took a specific class on my car and were unable to diagnosis it. To date, the check engine light continues to go on and off. Most recently, it came on and so did a "power steering" message. Immediately after, my steering locked up and became almost impossible to steer. The worst part of this is that there was no warning and it being winter there was ice everywhere. I found myself sliding across the free way. I didn't think i was going to be able to control the vehicle but thankfully made it home. Thank god, not chevrolet. It is going to cost over $2000 to fix it out of my own pocket and i'm just not willing to do so until i know for sure that chevrolet will not be recalling it. From what i have read online, i am one of hundreds of people who have had this exact problem. Many have actually send petitions out. This is definitely a safety issue and it is ridiculous that chevrolet will not recall this but will recall their headlights?! i couldn't even believe that when i read it. I have been unable to get a straight answer from the dealership here locally or the main phone number for chevrolet. I'm just put on hold. I'm a responsible, single woman with a mortgage and i need a reliable car. I guarantee i will never buy another chevrolet since i found out this is the way they treat their consumers. What's worse is that it is not just my particular year or model, every person i've talked to read about has a different year and some are the four dour sedan or normal coupe. This means that the problem with the power steering will continue to be an issue since chevrolet is continuing to build their cobalts at such a low standard. I'm incredibly disappointed. I hope this is recalled so i can feel safe behind the wheel again.
My 2005 chevy cobalts powersteering went out while driving on the highway.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and assumed when my power steering went out while driving between home and school it was simply because i had bought it used... It cost over 1,000 to have it repaired... Luckily it totally went inoperative not far from school and i made it safely.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt all of a sudden went out while i was driving. I could barely control the car. I am a 22 year old female and this scared me half to death since i almost crashed and could not turn the wheel.
I had no power steering/power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt failed and the nearest place i could go was a local goodyear repair shop. They kept my car for 3 days, had to order new parts and take out the steering column assembly andreplace cost to me was $956.75. This occurred on aug. 20, 2009. I had no idea that this was a defect until i just read about it now. 64,000 miles are on my auto and i am on a fixed income,cannot afford another auto.
Own a 2205 chevy cobalt and the power steering keep going out.have to turn off car and then restart and sometimes this works, most times not.very expensive to fix.
Today is aug 16 2009 and i have been having problems with my 2005 chevrolet cobalt for a while. Since the last year my steering wheel has been shaking every time i put on the brakes, and starting the last 3 weeks the power steeringilluminates and the steering wheel just locks and i would have to pull the vehicle on to the shoulder and shut off the engine and restart it and then it works again.this normally happens 2 or 3 times a day. I have not taken it to the dealer yet although i did speak to a service advisor about the situation and he thinks it might be the power steering pump and that it would probably run me about $1200 to fix it. I really cannot afford that kind of money due to me being unemployed. The last date that this incident happened was on aug 15 2009. Please i need your help and assistance. Thanks
2005 chevy cobalt power steering quits constantly while driving and becomes very hard to steer off road. First power steering lights comes on and immediately you loose power steeringmust pull off road shut down wait several minutes then restart and power steering comes back only for several miles then continues to do the same.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer requests reimbursement for power steering motor recall repairs.the consumer stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. If she turned the vehicle off and back on, the steering would resume normal operation momentarily.the power steering light did illuminate and there was an alert sound. A diagnosis revealed the electronic power steering motor failed. The consumer contacted the dealer, who originally performed the recall, in 2010. They informed her they were no longer required to replace the power steering motor again.the consumer went to another establishment and had the steering motor replaced at a cost of $ 633.11.
I bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt about 2 years ago. A few months after the purchase the power steering started to fail at seemingly random intervals, but on an all to regular basis. I don't believe i had anything to do with the problem as i was simply driving down the road when it chose to first fail. It occurs numerous times daily and has nearly caused me to crash several times (especially when it fails mid-turn). Nothing has been done to correct seeing as they told me to fix the power steering i would have to replace the entire steering column costing me up to 2500 dollars. Something that i just cannot afford to pay for.
2005 chevrolet cobalt 89,000 miles. Power steering went out 11/26/2009 while on expressway going approximately 65mph. Power steering? light came on and vehicle became very hard to control. Next day vehicle ran fine. Three days later power steering light came on and power steering went out again. It is now permanently out and i was told by the dealership it will cost $900 if not more to repair, also questioned dealership if there are any recalls and repair man said he checked and there wasn't?t. This is obviously very unsafe and a very costly malfunction with these vehicles and should be recalled by gm in my opinion.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the electronic power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Invalid vin.
1.driving at speeds of 45-55 mph.2.2005 chevy cobalt electronic power steering problem.my car out of no where will constantly feels like the car is going to die,jerks like i was driving over huge potholes and rumbles.so far it has happened 4 times but i haven't driving the car much since i just delivered my first child in november.i'm afraid to drive my newborn in my car!3.i have not fixed my car since i do not drive it much until i go back to work.this chevy cobalt problem should be recalled since it is the most popular problem over the internet.youtube, automotive problem and forum sites have multiple owners with the same problem.the part is the electronic power steering in the steering column which costs over a $1000!as a concerned new mother who doesn't have $1000 laying around to spend on my car, please force gm to make a recall.thank you.
My 2005 chevy cobalt is losing power steering abruptly and unexpectedly each and every time i drive it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use force to pull over and restart the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) was performed however, the vehicle stalled numerous times after the repairs.additionally, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal and sporadic clicking noise. The instrument panel lights were abnormally dim and the transmission exhibited a loud noise. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure and current mileage was 39,000.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.it has electronic power steering.it went out one day when i was on my way to work.it was very hard to turn the steering wheel, which was very dangerous.i took it to numerous of mechanics, all of who told me it would cost $800 - $1,000. The failure occurs every time i turn my car on about 30 seconds later.it is very hard to steer and impossible during traffic.
While my daughter was rounding a 90 degree turn, the power steering light came on and the car resorted to manual steering.being a rather inexperienced driver who weighs less than 100 pounds, it took all of her strength not to hit the guard rail.as we had just purchased the car in june from a private individual, i called gm to see if the car had previously been recalled for a power steering problem.i was told that our vehicle was, in fact, being recalled for the power steering assist but that the information was still being uploaded into their computer and that i would need to wait for a letter from them.i was told to call back at the end of the week for an update.upon calling back, i was told by a different representative that the car had already been recalled and fixed and to take it to the dealer to have it looked at. The dealer diagnosed that once again, the problem was the power steering assist motor and had to be replaced at our cost since gm had fixed the problem during the original recall (march 2010 - odometer reading 43,800) and was no longer under warranty.$300+ dollars later the problem seems to have been resolved. However, since this car was only driven 27,000 miles since the original replacement, and in light of the 3/31/14 recallof 2010 cobalts (the year of the original 2005 recall with 1,340,447 2010's affected), i surmise the part may have been faulty at the time of the 1st replacement. I simply wanted to report that this happened in case other owners of 2005 cobalts are experiencing the same problem for a second time and having to repair it at their own expense.
My family were driving in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt. As we made a turn off the highway the power steering went out. My car careened off the road and off into the median. My one child had a small head injury from the accident. Luckily we were not turning into traffic at the time, some one would have been killed. After researching this issue i have found the power steering on the chevrolet cobalt have a high rate of failure. I would like to know how many people have to be seriously injured before this issue is resolved through a recall of the vehicles to correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the power steering failed intermittently since march 2009.the contact had to shut the engine off and restart the vehicle to reset the power steering. The dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was 51,784. The failure mileage was approximately 42,500.
Eps goes out while driving. Chevy customer service sent me to dealer to have a diagnostic completed for 85.00 + tax. Declined diagnostic as this is a known issue. Asked why the malibu and g6 had and extended warranty on the esp but the same was not extended for the cobalt as it is the same unit. Dealer advised he could not answer my question. Spoke with chevy customer service about charges and defective esp. They stated they would send the information to a district representative who would determine what action to take as far a reimbursement. Chevy case number 71-702497036.would like to know if odi -nhtsa will not take action, if the consumers need to bring a class action lawsuit against gm and the manufacturer of the eps unit before of after lives are lost?
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has a power steering problem.the power steering randomly goes out while driving and the problem has become more frequent.it now occurs within minutes every time i drive the car.this car has an electronic power steering system.it is extremely dangerous to lose power steering while driving, making turns, parking, etc.i have read numerous complaints from other consumers regarding this issue and i really hope that gm issues a recall to fix this problem. It is very difficult to steer the car and at this point i am nervous to drive it at all.thank you for taking this into consideration.
I am driving down the freeway and the cars power steering would just go out. It was very difficult to make a turn at any speed. The only way to try to help the problem is to pull over,turn off the car. But that only helps out for a few minutes, then the powersteering will go out again. Then the process will start over again.
The 2005 chevy cobalt, as well as possibly every other model year cobalt has more problems than just the power steering motor failures.the speedometer no longer works in my vehicle, the low-fuel warning pops up no matter how much gas is in the car, the engine warning light illuminates, as well as the anti-theft light, battery light (the battery is brand new) and just about every light on the dashboard.though this isn't a big problem, the radio locks itself and cannot be used until the car is turned off and turned back on.the car struggles to get out of first gear and has stalled repeatedly at red lights and on ramps to the highway.i have had the power steering recall repair done twice and when i took the car back to the dealership in may because the power steering warning had popped up again and the power steering stopped working, they said it was not the power steering and they sent me home in my stalling, jumping car with no power steering.speaking to a chevy customer service representative, they told me to go have the car diagnosed (they did run a scan at the dealership and came up with codes u2107, u2100 and u2105) and that i should be responsible for the cost.i asked why they didn't suggest this at the dealership, and was never given an answer other than a repeated i should be held responsible and it's probably a bad ecm or bcm.the car is out of warranty and chevy offered 50% of the repair cost, but how is this a problem that i caused and should be responsible for at all?this car is incredibly unsafe to drive and i have read a number of similar complaints for this vehicle online.gm must be held responsible for their faulty vehicles.the power steering recall did not take care of everyone's problems and the customers should not be held responsible for the manufacturer's failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving between 25-30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, a chime sounded inside the vehicle.there was a loss of power steering and the steering column locked.the driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle, which resulted in greater effort to turn the steering wheel.the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off.the contact pulled the vehicle over into a parking lot and then turned off and restarted the engine.the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure recurred on a separate occasion.the vehicle has not been repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 50,000.
Well driving to dinner for my birthday and going around a curve, i hit a pothole that i could not avoid without crossing the center line of the road into oncoming traffic causing my ignition switch to turn from the on position to the off position, much like the most recent recall states. Though i was able to safely get the car to come to rest on the shoulder of the road, i am still extremely nervous that it will happen again and i am also very, very disappointed to hear that this has been a known issue since the car was released. This is the third recall on this car since i have owned it, and i am far less than impressed with the vehicle. This vehicle is truly a death trap, much like others have stated. My greatest fear is that someone in my family will be driving my car and not return, all because of this giant mess created by gm. It is very depressing to know that i am still paying on an extremely faulty vehicle, in which these issues were known about long before i had actually purchased the vehicle. I would like something done about this, something more than just a "simple" fix (like all the other recalls with this death trap were said to be). It is one thing after another with this car, and though something serious has yet to happen to me, i am concerned for the future of others and myself.
I had severe power steering failure and my map sensor is also defective even though it has been replaced twice. I have a very low mpg its a 15mpg at best. My car also accelerates without my foot on the pedal and i have had severe brake failure , to the extent that i have had to use my hand brake to stop.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt and the power steering has intermitent failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and was repaired. After the repairs were performed, the contact stated that the steering wheel tightened while driving approximately 25 mph and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. After restarting the vehicle, the power steering would function properly. The failure was ongoing for one year following the recall repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six different times. The technicians replaced the power steering connector each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure continued after repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 30.updated 07-06/11updated 3/1/12
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering keeps going out. It started only doing it ever so often but now does it every time you get in the car.right after you turn on the car and start driving it quits working.it is very hard to turn and makes it difficult to drive. If you turn off the car and turn it back on, it works but only long enough for you to drive half a block.
The steering wheel locked up in the car and the dic/ instrument panel displayed 'power steering' . The steering system shutdown completely with no prior warningof any kind. This happened in the middle of a very busy intersection and i was unable to steer the car in any manner. This is a safety issue that poses risks and threat of property damage, severe injury or deathto the car owner, other car drivers on the road, others cars on the road, pedestrians and other building structures.this could happen again at any given time. Research indicates that this safety issue progressively increases. Repair requires the replacement of the steering column, pscm (power steering control module) and power steering motor unit estimated to cost upto $2000.research on the internet also indicates a number of customers whose vehicles have electric power steering (as this car does) as opposed to conventional hydraulic steering systems have experienced this issue. Gm has issued the following communication on this topic, but this particular bulletin does not refer to owners of 2005 cobalt car model.bulletin gmp07-217 - 07126 special coverage adjustmentmessage #:vsu20071643special coverage adjustment #07126dated: december 3, 2007since this is a serious safety issue resulting from a manufacturing defect, i am requesting that chevrolet reimburse me or pay for the cost of repair even though my car is past the standard manufacturers warranty period.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and could not be steered. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased in 2006. While driving, the power steering warning light illuminated indicating that the power steering was off. She was unable to turn the steering wheel left or right. She also stated that whenever utilizing the air conditioning unit in the vehicle, the power steering would fail shortly afterwards. No repairs had been made to date. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were under 75,000.
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 andcould 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.
Have a 2005 chevy cobalt and on four separate occasions, the power steering has gone out on vehicle. Almost impossible to drive. After getting it off the road and shutting off engine and restarting, worked ok. Took to dealership for them to check, they could find nothing wrong and said they had no history of this type of problem.this is a very dangerous situation and could results in death or injury.gm has tsbs out there, which of course is customer pay, and they will correct gm defective issues. The cost is approx. $800.00.there have been enough complaints on this issue since 2005.a gm recall should be made mandatory.this is major safety factor.a recall by gm should be directed.
Was heading to work when the chevy cobalt suddenly shut off, causing me to lose power brakes, power steering, and causing the air bags not to deploy when i went straight threw a stop sign impacting into a snow bank.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving 45 mph he noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard, at the same time the vehicle lost all power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 52000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The driver stated that the steering wheel became very stiff while driving various speeds and within a few minutes it would function normally. The driver also stated that this was a health hazard to him. The driver has no other means of transportation and he concerned about the safety risk while driving. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 70,604.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a chime from the instrument panel, which indicated that the power steering was failing and the steering wheel locked.the dealer stated that the power steering system was faulty.the vehicle has not been repaired due to the cost.she felt that the vehicle was very unsafe to drive because the power steering could lock at any moment while driving.the current mileage was 53,834 and failure mileage was 46,000.
I bought a 2005 chevy cobalt ls as new in 2005.the car has 55,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of.i am a hypermiler and do what i can to baby the car down the road.around a week ago, i was driving the car and out of nowhere the power steering goes away and a message is displayed on the led display near the tachometer, it reads "power steering".i stop somewhere and turn off the car and then back on, the power steering immediately works okay again.each time i drive the car, this happens at some random point.it is always fixable by turning off the ignition and re-starting the car.i did research online and discovered there are a ton of people reporting this exact same problem with atleast the 2005 and 2006 models, and maybe more.i feel that this is a potentially life threatening problem as a sudden loss of power steering can be the cause of a serious or fatal accident.from what i can see, general motors has not issued a recall.i find this alarming considering this is a known manufacturer's defect and is a widespread problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering shaft was replaced twice due to a rattling noise heard when going over bumps in the road.the steering shaft was last replaced was 8-11-06 but the rattling noise continued.when the steering wheel was turned to either side, a grinding noise was also heard.the rear bushings were replaced once due to the vehicle bouncing all over the road.soon after, there was a grinding noise heard when the vehicle was put into reverse. The dealership was alerted.
2005 chevrolet cobalt - power steering warning message comes on and eventually caused the car to stall or shake.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.attorney representing consumer writes in regards to steering wheel and brake system malfunction after recall work was done.the consumers son was driving, when suddenly the steering wheels and brakes locked up while he was trying to negotiate a curve, causing him to have an accident. At the present time, the key cannot be removed from the ignition. The consumers son was not injured, but the vehicle was totaled.the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on october 21, 2014.
Power steering in a 2005 chevy cobalt, with 45,000 miles will go out for randomly. If you turn the car off and back on it works fine for a short period of time then it will go out again. It is very difficult to steer and is dangerous to make turns quickly while driving.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled, all dash board indicators blacked out and there was no power braking.no warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident.the vehicle was able to be restarted.the problem recurred on two other occasions.the manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealership.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who reset the electronic module, however the defect persisted.the windows would go down slow, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Updated 11/30/06.
Power steering failure in my 2005 chevy cobalt. No warnings, steering goes out at any speed. I receive a warning ring to read my computer board which reads "power steering" at this point there is no power steering. Once the vehicle is shut off and restarted the power steering works again, until it goes out again, and again. This is very very dangerous, steering the vehicle without power steering is almost impossible.
As i was driving down the road at 57mph the power steering sign came on and a noise theni sudden lost power steering. I slowed down and pulled over and cut off. I then cut the car back on and the power steering light went off. Then i drove on and then the power steering went back out. I contacted the dealership were i got it from and they said it was nothing that they could do. They told me to contact gmc dealer company. Gmc told me they could fix it but i would have to pay out my pocket.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon reversing out of a parking lot at a slow speed, the power steering ceased to operate, with the power steering warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her to make an appointment with her local chevrolet dealer. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage on was unknown.
The lights all over the car intermittently work and not work, the battery drains and have replace the battery 4 times.this has been going on since i got the car withe the lights. The steering thing just started, when you make a turn the steering binds up as if the power steering is going out. Also acts as if the car is going to stall. This only happens when you are in drive position. In park it doesn't do this. The power steering fluid levels are perfect. Also, when this issue starts, the speedometer needle bounces up to 40 mph even though you are at a stop. The radio will suddenly turn full blast sound for about 2 seconds and turn back down. Scares me half to death. There is a major electrical problem in this car for lights to work one time and then next time not. I go through light bulbs like crazy, every couple of months i am changing a different bulb. And the steering issue is unsafe, the car could stall while trying to turn across traffic. Still after having all recalls completed, the car is still not safe.
Electrical power steering unit failure.
The power steering in my chevrolet cobalt repeatedly goes out. It works when i first turn on the car, but then goes out within 30 or so seconds. I took it to a mechanic to have it checked out and they said they'd have to replace the whole steering mechanism, which would cost over a $1000 with labor. Because of the price, i could not afford to replace it; therefore, i am still driving without the power steering working.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the speedometer was not registering the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,254.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and several warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that while driving, power steering failed. As a result, the steering became hard to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to a repair shop or dealer for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle should be taken for diagnostic. The failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 153,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt begins to shake while driving on the freeway. I can feel the vibration starting through the floor board and eventually the whole front end begins to shake. The steering wheel violently shakes from front to back(versus side to side) and the vehicle is hard to control. I always have to pull over or get off the freeway. It feels like the whole front end is going to fall apart. After coming to a complete stop i can continue to drive without any problems. This began almost a year ago. I have had my car looked at several times and the shocks replaced last year when it began. Each time i take it and someone test drives they cannot find a problem. They also tell me that my car is in near perfect condition. But it continues to shake all the time. Sometimes it won't happen for a week or two, sometimes it happens two or three times a week. I have also replaced the two front tires in hopes that it would correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized but was still able to continue to drive forward. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,500.
2005 chevy cobalt. The power steering goes out often and as the age increases it gets worse. Also the power door locks activate on their own as i am driving down the road. This car is un safe to operate on the highway.
Power steering goes out while driving my 2005 chevy cobalt. Makes it very difficult to turn at slow speeds.
We have a 2005 chevy cobalt. Issue 1: the power steering has failed intermittently while driving. The power steering has failed completely for the last 4 months but, now starting to work intermittently again. We called several dealers back in may 2009 about this issue. Some dealers were are very aware of the problem. The dealers told me the entire steering column has to be replaced because it is a electronic failure. The power steering is controlled by an electric motor instead of hydraulics that are found in most cars. The cost to replace the steering column is $1,200+.i would like this issue fixed because it has almost caused several accidents when it initially started. We want to sell the vehicle but, we do not want to pass this lemon on to another consumer who may not be aware of these issues. Issue 2: the wheel well covers and interior molding are attached to the vehicle with cheap plastic gromets that fail from fatigue and poor engineering. The wheel well covers have come off while driving. I reattached a partially attached wheel well cover with sheet metal screws and removed the rest. These items are accidents waiting to happen. I am disappointed in gm's quality and engineering practices.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt and after about 10 months my power steering went out. The first time this happened i was in the middle of the intersection trying to make a left hand turn and the steering went out. I pulled into a gas station turned off my car and restarted and it drove fine for approximately 5 minutes before it went out again. I thought that this was maybe a one time thing but unfortunately i had to drive without power steering for 2 months because i was unable to afford the cost of replacing the part. I live in the city and everyday i had to park on the street in front of my apartment and without power steering, parallel parking was nearly impossible. This became a daily headache forme. After about 2 months, i had the opportunity to get the part replaced and after i picked my car up from the shop with the new part, the steering went out again. So, unfortunately i had to have the manufacturer replace the supposedly "new" part again. Luckily, after the second "new" part, i finally had steering again. I loved my chevy cobalt until the steering went out; it seems as though the quality of my car has been steadily decreasing ever since this has happened. I would greatly appreciate a recall of some sort, especially considering i am a full-time college student and i cannot afford to shell out another $700 on a faulty steering part. Something needs to be done, i am positive i am not the only person in the position and would like for someone to actually listen to what these owners are going through!
I got into my car and when i turned on the car it said "power steering" and the check engine light was on i tried to drive home and the steering wheel was stiff and hard to turn. The odometer would not move from 0 to show me the speed i was going and the car was making some clicking sounds as i was driving.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased on october 8, 2009. While starting her vehicle and attempting to drive, the power steering light illuminated on the warning panel and the steering wheel would not respond. There were also several instances where she was almost rear-ended while driving approximately 25 mph due to the steering wheel not responding when she attempted to make a left or right turn. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. The failure continued to occur and the dealer advised her to replace the power steering pump and steering column. The failure mileage was 51,561. The current mileage was under 51,682. Updated 3/10/10 the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. Updated 06/18/10.
Throughout the course of my trip home the car dash kept flashing a power steering error message and the lights on the dashboard kept getting dim.the steering wheel was getting really tight, the car almost stalled out several times, and the dials fluctuated.the car also began to shake violently and i became afraid that i would not make it home.i have contacted the local chevrolet dealership about this problem on multiple occasions and they refuse to even look at the car without charging me.the car has already been recalled twice and although i have had both recall repairs done i am still having problems.every time i drive this car i fear for the lives of my family.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 20-50 mph, the steering wheel indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel locked up.the vehicle lost power and became very difficult to steer.the failure has occurred more than six times in one month.the vehicle is currently parked because the contact feels that it is unsafe to drive.a mechanic stated that there was failure pertaining to the steering wheel.the failure mileage was 19,698.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the vehiclestalled and was able to be restarted, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,439. The vin was unavailable.
I was traveling home with one other passenger in the car with me at 35 mph, the car turned off, the steering wheel locked up. I was scared and didn't know what to do. I shifted the car from drive into neutral and then restarted it, then slipped it back into drive... I've never been more scared then when i had absolute no control over my car. Im just lucky i didn't panic. This has happened twice to me. I now don't feel safe driving my cobalt and very disappointed this problem has been fixed. To me i don't feel safe driving myself or my family in that car.
In october 2008 while driving 15 mph my 2005 chevy cobalt had a power steering failure which almost caused a collision with another vehicle. My vehicle jumped a curb, luckily no one was hurt. There was only 41 ,223 miles on the vehicle.i had to tow the vehicle to a gm chevrolet dealership where they informed me that i had to pay $773.81 to replace the steering column, because it was out of warranty.on march 3,2010 after having accumulated 62,522 miles driven on my vehicle.iwhile driving to the store, started having steering problems. I noticed that the steering was becoming difficult to turn.then i became aware (while watching the news that night ) that a recall on the electric steering motors for 2005 chevy cobalts was issued. I contacted gm chevrolet but was told i had to wait to receive a recall letter on my vehicle. I informed gm chevrolet of my previous steering problem in 2008, but was offered little assistance.i was informed that if i wanted the vehicle inspected i would have to pay a diagnostic fee and i would have to pay for anyrepairs performed.iwas made to wait a month for a recall letter. In my circumstances i think requiring me to pay for a diagnostic and repair on a vehicle which has a recallis unfair, considering i had a previous problem steering in 2008, before a recall was issued.i received the recall letter yesterday, and had the vehicle repaired today, but i couldn't drive the vehicle for the last month, because of the steering problem. Now they are stating that they will not reimburse me for the original repair that was done on 10/30/2008, even though another gm dealership informed me that it was the same problem, although in 2008 they replaced the whole steering columns which was the norm, but now the are correcting the steering problems by replacing the electric steering motor.
This submission is an addendum to the report that i submitted on aug 15, 2011; reference number 10419491 with the attachments that include the police report, may statement and photos. I submitted my report two days after the accident.now, after reading the news articles and the gm statements regarding the faulty ignition switch, it is apparent that what i thought was a steering malfunction (per the recalls i received and the statements made to me by gm representatives) was clearly the ignition switch.while driving down the freeway at 60 mph my dash lights turned on, i immediately lost steering control (i could not turn my steering wheel) and swerved had to the left crashing into the guard rail.the accident report shows my skid marks across three traffic lanes that clearly indicate that my abs system also was not working.my airbags did not deploy even though my front end was crushed and the car totaled.nothing on my car worked because the ignition switch had turned off. My original report should indicate that my car suffered an ignition switch malfunction that caused the accident.i was belted in so after being released from the hospital emergency room (i was taken by ambulance from the crash site) i was diagnosed with a cervical sprain, multiple cuts and bruises, sprained ankle and knee.my head impacted the windshield even though i had my seat belt on.
I was driving on a highway later at night going straight when my power steering like came on and i quickly realized i had no power steering as i tried to change lanes. I had to get home and the whole way it was extremely difficult to steer. After i got home and restarted the car, the power steering was back on, however after hearing about others having the same problem, i'm sure it will be going out again. I no longer feel safe driving the car for fear of the power steering going out while i am in the middle of a turn causing me to crash and resulting in people being hurt. There needs to be a recall on this by gm immediately.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure recurred approximately six months later. When approaching an intersection and depressing the brakes, all of the warning lights started to illuminate on the instrumental panel. The power steering suddenly failed and she was unable to manuever the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they did not offer any assitance because the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.
Power steeringstopped working along with thousands of other cobalt owners. I haven't replaced it yet. After reading other forums the car is doomed to do it again. I have had the standards factory cd player replaced 4 times. First at 12k miles, finally last time at 60k. The key becomes locked in the ignition daily. I have to reach a finger in the whole underneath the steering column to hit the key release button. Just a poorly made car and everything goes out right after the warranty.
On saturday, august 16th, 2008 i was driving on the highway going about 55-60 mph and as i was slowing down to approach a left turn, a chime noise sounded and the "power steering" message came on and as i was in my left turn, the power steering completely went out and made my car almost impossible to turn the wheel. I pulled into a service/gas station right down the road and tried turning off my car to see if that would help. Once i restarted my car the power steering message was no longer on and the steering wheel went back to normal. This same problem occurred once the next day. As the days went on, the problem got more and more frequent to the extent of now it happens like four or five times a day. To get the power steering to work once it goes out, i have to either restart my car at redlights, stop signs, or sometimes even in the middle of the road. This is a very dangerous problem that needs to be addressed by gm. I took my car to a gm dealership last friday and i was told my steering column needed to be replaced. I have researched this issue, and i see it is an ongoing problem with gm. I have notified the customer service department at gm and am awaiting a call back from them to see how they can accommodate me with this situation.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact statedthat the power steering failed on several occasions while driving 40 mph. There was a beeping noise and the power steering indicator illuminated indicating that the power steering was lost. The contact shut the engine off and restarted the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, within a few miles, the power steering failed again. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Our 2005 chevrolet cobalt has had ongoing intermittent electrical problems that cause the vehicle to slam into gears going when accelerating and slowing down.this is accompanied by the vehicle shaking.while this is going on, the speedometer fluctuates and we get a power steering warning.my son has lost the power steering assist occasionally and one time it almost caused and accident.if we shut the vehicle off, the problem seems to go away but only temporarily.
I was driver and the wheel get stuck.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and i got it two years ago it had 40,500 miles when i bought it and at around 45,000 miles the power steering started having problems and it goes out and comes back numerous times and im afraid that one time it will go out while driving and when i take a turn or something it will come back and it will jerk the car it happened to me already almost causing me to hit the wall i researched the problem before and found alot of things about the same problem the results are on www.google.com/gwt/x?ct=np&ei=hrsus5sjayenoaeoimgdaw&source=m&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.carcomplaints.com/cheverolet/cobalt/2005/steering/power_steering_failure.shtml&whp=3588&wsc=gh&wsi=c21503f7caf61233.
My 2005 chevy cobalt suddenly lost power steering while driving.it would occur everyday on and off.i would have to re-start the car in order for the power steering to come back on. If the power steering was off i couldn't turn the car (being 7 months pregnant). We had to take it in to a dealership to fix the problem and it cost an outrageous amount.i have heard this is common in these vehicles and is unacceptable.although it did not lead to a crash in my case it very well could've.
2005 chevy cobalt. Power steering failure. Highway speed. After seeing the numerous sites and support boards with this same issue i had to have the system replaced. It was not safe to drive. This came from the gm dealer where i had the car fixed. If the car was not paid for next month i would drive it to a gm dealer and they can have it!!!
I have a 2005 chevorlet cobalt and the power steering module failsduring operation. To reset this condition you have to stop the car and re-start the engine. This happens after less than three minutes of driving every time you drive the car and is not safe for someone that is not strong enough to steer the car without power steering. The repair will cost approximately $900.00.
The contact has a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 5 mph out of a parking lot the contact suddently lost control of the steering and crashed into a vehicle. The contact was found at fault; although, he doesnt agree since the loss of power steering caused the crash to occur. The vehicle was destroyed. The mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering would become difficult to maneuver and the vehicle would vibrate violently. The power steering indicator illuminated. The failures occurred several times. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have a 2005 cobalt ss with 62k on it and my powersteering went out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering failed.she had to place the vehicle into park or neutral and then shut off the engine in order for it to restart.the power steering functioned sporadically before completely failing again.the failure occurred every time the vehicle was in use.the manufacturer informed the dealer of a tsb for the issue and stated that the repair would cost $700.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was approximately 39,200 and failure mileage was approximately 37,500.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving between 5 and 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the power steering failed to operate normally.the contact was able to gain control of the steering wheel with some difficulty.the dealer but was unable to diagnose the failure due to scheduling.the current and failure mileages were 73,261.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt is experiencing power steering failure. The ability to steer occurs frequently and intermittently. Vehicle loses power steering while in motion, when the failure occurs the vehicle jitters, attempts to stall, chimes, and a power steering notification appears in the driver information panel. Also, when the power steering notification appears the security and check engine light appears and the steering locks making the ability to steer difficult.
Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 107,000. Pm
I was driving down the highway and all of a sudden "power steering" flashed in the information center and steering became extremely difficult. When i stopped and started the car up again it was fine. I checked the manual and it only said that if this happens it's a serious problem and to contact the dealer. I have since read that this is a defect occurring with cobalts.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering light flashed on the instrument panel and the steering wheel suddenly locked up. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. The power steering functioned properly after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle had not been examined or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Electric power steering assist stopped functioning.driving on highway, driver info center message "power steering" displayed.no steering assist.parked vehicle for short time and assist returned.drove for short period and assist again ceased to function.have not been to dealer yet to fix the problem.
Pulling out of my parking space 2 hours after i parked, and my car started jerking forward.then i noticed my check engine light came on, then power steering starting flashing across the screen then my t/c light came on.i ut the car off, and waited a few minutes, started it back up, it seemed fine, i drove 5 feet and my car jumped forward, i lost steering, power steering flashing in the lights on my dash, then my check engine light came on again, and my t/c light came on.my car starts and runs fine at an idle, if i try to drive it, it shakes horribly then it jumps forward and tries to die.if i had let my daughter drive, she would of had an accident!! and yet my car is not part of the 2005 steering recall!! what is the problem here!! i just did some research, and a few phone calls to find out there was a recall but my 2005 total electronic steering is not part of this recall when clearly my car is affected by it.i want answers and i want them now.i can not afford to pay 2000 to have something fixed that is not the fault of the driver, but the fault of gm and their not recognizing all these vehicles have a problem but only select ones.
The power steering has been going out on my 2005 chevy cobalt. At first it only happened every couple of weeks and now it is doing it every day.
Power steering problems on my 2005 chevy cobalt.
2005 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. Began while i was just driving about 30 mph in traffic around mid december and would go off every few miles. It is now much more frequent going off around every one to two minutes of driving. I do not have the money to fix this i looked online and the consensus of the many people with this problem is around 2,000 dollars,and i worry about my safety because it is very difficult to drive.
This is my second complaint i have had to make. I have been doing research on this topic for over a year now. All you have to do is type in "cobalt power steering" into google and millions of complaints on various websites and forums come up. Last year when i filed a complaint there was no damage involved. This time there is and it needs to be fixed. I think there are plenty of people complaining about this subject. I have a 05' chevy cobalt that when driving randomly the electronic power steering goes out. I can't drive more than five minutes and every time i get in the car it cuts out. This time i was backing out of a driveway and the power steering went out as i was coming to my parents mailbox. I went to turn and i couldn't and i hit it. I have $500 in damage that i don't want to claim to insurance because then it will just cost more in the long run because my insurance will go up. I am a firefighter in central florida. I see car accidents all the time because of vehicle problems or failure. Is it going to take me going down the highway, someone pulling out in front of me, and me dying? one less public safety employee in florida.
2005 chevy cobalt - power steering fails daily after driving for approximately 10 miles.random, loose ability to steer and control the vehicle and i have to shut it off and reset it.this is my teenage child's car and this is a danger to his safety.he cannot even drive the car because it is such a safety concern, i now drive it to work 40 miles one way and deal with it so he can be safe.
My vehicle has had multiple issues gas tank replaced sensors replaced, cd player is always locking up, cds get stuck, vehicle vibration issues never fixed and a rotating noise along with road noise never fixed.current would be the power steering which works for about five seconds giving me enough time to get out of my parking spot, then a power steering warning lights up and the steering wheel gets stiff and is really hard to turn.i have contacted gm and a dealer both have denied to fix the problem.it is very hard to park reversing into a parking is impossible.
I have a 2005 cobalt coupe with power steering problem. My problem it still happens once inwhile even though the motor was replaced.! dealer has seen the problem, but states the problem has to be happening at the time when the mechanic can look at it. I leave it at the dealer and the when the mechanic goes to work on it, the car is fine. I my case it has to happen close to home and when dealer service is open. It happens when dealer is not open ! when i turn off the car and leave for 60 minutes or so, the problem goes away. Then the car is great. When it happens 1. The chimes come on, 2. The dash lights go on and off, 3.the odometer gets ?-, 4.the shifting becomes very ruff. The car acts like bumbee on transformers. Any ideas ??
2005 chevrolet cobalt - had total power steering failure. The repair was made by our local chevrolet dealer i.g. Burton in seaford, de for $998.94 on 8/27/09. Code #9996 they replaced the steering column assembly due to faults in motor unit. Part #19200751 f-column kit and part #4238 cpc..i complained to chevrolet customer assistance center. A representative responded back by telephone denying my request for financial re-imbursement claiming "they had no reports of complaints about this problem".
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 12 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the contact lost control of the steering wheel. He was able to drive to his residence. The manufacturer and the dealer will be notified. The failure and current mileages were 52,000.updated 03/04/10. *lj
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt.about march of 2008, i was leaving work & my car beeped & showed "power steering" in my notifications.my wheel locked up.since then i cannot drive more then about 15 feet without the power steering shutting off.it has gotten much worse in the 2 year period.i have called the dealer many times & they tell me it is $1000 to fix it.i do not have this kind of money to fix a car i bought brand new.it went out right after i reached 50,000 miles & that is exactly what my extended warranty was for, up to 50,000 miles.a friend of mine bought the same car as mine about a month after me & her power steering went out right after 50,000 miles as well.she paid $1100.00 to fix it with the dealer.now that i have seen this on the news last night as it has caused 1100 accidents, i think it should be recalled.
While driving the electronic power steering assist motor failed and lost all power steering in the vehicle. Cycling power to the motor (killing ignition and restarting car) brings it back for a few moments before it fails again. Entire steering column had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 20 mph the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel and drive onto the emergency lane to shut the engine off. Within 30 minutes.she restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred three times. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to bring in the vehicle to have diagnosed. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 55968. The current mileage was 55975. Updated 03/10/10 the consumer stated the power would go out every time the vehicle was turned on. Updated 05/20/10.
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The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving various speeds, the power steering light would illuminate and the steering would become very difficult to maneuver.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 76,000.
My daughter is having problems with the power steering going out on the car, which is very dangerous. The problem is random. Her warranty has run out and the repair would cost about $2000.
Two weeks ago my 2005 cobalt ls sedan suddenly starting having problems with the power steering. While driving my warning light displayed "power steering" and i noticed that trying to steer the wheel was extremely difficult. I drove to a safe place and turned the car off and then restarted it and the power steering was working fine. I am noticing that the time the power steering is working correctly is getting to be less and less. This problem is very dangerous and someone could get seriously hurt or killed if chevrolet continues to ignore the problem.
Power steering in my 2005 chevrolet cobalt constantly goes on and off.can be very dangerous at times.many other people have the same problem, with an estimated cost of $2,000.
I was driving my 2005 chevy cobalt in june 2008 and as i was making a left turn, my car dinged and the power steering went completely out.i hit the median and ran off the road barely missing another vehicle and a walk sign.i took tothe dealership and was told this was a common problem, but there is no recall itwas an $875 repair since my warranty had just expired 2 months prior.the car had about 40k miles on it at the time.i can't afford that repair.i'm a single mother.now for over a year i've been driving this car with no power steering worrying about the safety of my kids and passengers and angry that nothing is being done by the auto makers.this is obviously a safety issue.the problem occurs within about 30 seconds to a minute after i begin driving.i have power steering when i first begin driving, but it always fails in the first minute.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt gave a steering alarm then lockedgoing into a curve had to stop and turn the key off and restart had to stop in middle of the roadso i called gm they told me they had not been any complaints they pretty much said that they was not responsible for the problemi mean hello it is a problem they are a numerous amount of complaints every one need to call gm and complain they has had this problem . The repairs is anywhere from 1000 to 1500 dollars.
Re: my son's car, a 2005 chevy cobalt 16,xxx miles purchased used on may 19, 2008 at 14,869 miles at a local ford dealer. Twice in the last week, while driving home from work on the interstate doing approx 60 mph,warning chimes sounded and seconds later a "power steering" and "low traction" lights appeared.steering became all but inoperable, car became extremely hard to handle and car "shook".upon stopping and restarting the car, things went back to normal.his comment was that if some "old feeble person" was driving, they would have had an accident.looking at complaints on various websites,this is a very well known problem to chevrolet (general motors) in that the new "electric power steering"is prone to failure.dozens (hundreds) of people have complained about numerous accidents and chevrolet's response has been that if they can't find a "code" to point to a steering failure, then there must not be a problem.currently the car has been with boemler chevrolet in arnold, missourimonday 7/28 and today tuesday 7/29.monday afternoon they called and said they would like to keep it another day since they could not get it to fail and couldn't get a "code" to diagnose the problem. Multiple times in the websites, customers have said that the steering column had to be replaced to fix the problem. This problem has caused other customers to have accidents according to the complaints i have read.i don't know if they've been smart enough to read their owner's manual to get the proper people to complain to.i realize that complaining on some website is not going to get anything done, and that it must be done through proper channels.this is a very serious problem that must be addressed by chevrolet (gm) before more people get hurt or worse.i think a voluntary recall on their part would look a lot better than having a "class action lawsuit" filed against them.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 60 mph, the power steering failed.the contact believes that this is a major safety issue because the lack of power steering makes the vehicle difficult to turn at high speeds, which could possibly result in a crash.the current mileage was 67,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Steering also became difficult and this failure could result in a loss of steering control, the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction and increased the risk of a crash. The vehicle will be inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 33,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. He was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The failure mileage was 67,000. The current mileage was67,150.
Power steering started to go out occasionally. It would come back on if i turned off and restarted the car. Quickly became more frequent. Took car in and got the power steering motor component replaced, they kept the old motor.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where it was restarted and driven home. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at any speed she notices a beeping sound coming from the dashboard followed by the loss of power steering in the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 51000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While she was driving 10 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and she lost all power which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The warning light remained illuminated. When the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it the vehicle began to drive normally; yet, within a few minutes the failure recurred. A local mechanic notified the dealer who stated that the entire power steering column needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $800. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000. The current mileage was 78,000.
I was driving my 2005 chevy cobalt when the power steering failed. I was doing 30mph when the warning light on the dashboard went on and i had a hard time steering the car off the road. I turned the car off and then back on andthe problem stopped. This has happened twice. My mechanic cant find anything wrong.
My 2005 chevy cobalt 4 door sedan has been having intermittent power steering failure. While driving the power steering just cuts out and it creates a very dangerous situation. The car is extremely hard to maneuver in traffic and creates a very dangerous situation. This problem is intermittent and if you pull off the road and shut off the engine the issue corrects itself. It does not occur in cold weather and occurs more often as the outside temperature increases. Failures of steering are critical complaints and should be dealt with immediately.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving around a curve on a highway at 60 mph the steering warning light illuminated, and then he experienced difficult steering.the vehicle was taken to a local firestone facility for inspection. The technician stated that the steering motor,and column needed to be replaced at an expense of $1,2000.00. The vehicle was repaired. The current and the failure mileage were 83,000. Updated 1/14/10 updated 01/15/10.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, the power steering failed.the warning indicator illuminated intermittently.the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle only steered in one direction.the vehicle was pulled over into a parking lot and the engine turned off.the vehicle was in the process of being repaired.the failure and current mileages were 63,000.updated 09/18/09. *ljupdated 09/21/09.
I have s 2005 cobalt and when i was exiting on the highway, the steering wheel got very hard to turn and almost hit the curb. It was a u-turn exit, i looked at the dash and it stated "power steering" without any warning. I had my 2 year older daughter and my wife was in the car who is pregnant. My wife is normally who drives this car, i have no doubt in my mind that if she was in the car driving, she would have been in a serious car accident. I think this is a really serious problem that needs to be fix before someone seriously gets injured.
Power steering on my 2005 cobalt goes out intermittently, it had not done it for two months. But recently, while i was taking a turn, it went out, and i was unable to keep the car in my lane and hit the curb on the opposite side of the road, thankfully no other vehicle was present in intersection, or it would have been a front end collision. Now it works only for a few minutes when i turn my car on , but goes out every time i drive it. I also have problems with the power locks locking and unlocking themselves constantly while i'm driving, and even after the vehicle is parked. I can not leave it unattended because it unlocks itself. I started to have the problem shortly after purchasing it in 2007, but the warranty expired, its 63,000 miles, and cannot afford to fix it. This should not be an issue in a car less than 5 years old. I live in minnesota, and the roads are often icy, i am fearful it will happen again, and i may not be so lucky again. I have also had problems with the front suspension, i had the shocks/struts? replaced 2 months after buying it, at around 40, 000 miles, and they still have the same problem after the dealer fixed it, i should have complained then, but i was afraid to shell out more money for something else they would claim was wrong with it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist and the steering wheel was able to spin all the way without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,121 and the current mileage was 98,000.
I have always taken great care of my 2005 chevy cobalt.i've taken it in for regularly scheduled check-ups and oil changes.within the last year i have experienced several things wrong with the car.recently it was the power steering.a warning flashed on my dashboard and my power steering automatically switched off, leaving me to manually steer the car!after almost turning into another vehicle, i stopped my car, turned it off and started again.the car has been going in and out of the power steering mode for the last 48 hours.after researching the cost to repair the issue, i am furious to see that it will cost nearly $1000-$2000!i have seen thousands of complaints about the same exact issue.when will gm decide to do something about this and put a recall on the issue??
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driverexerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road.the engine was turned off and restarted.the contact was able to resume normal operation with steering power; however, the identical failure recurred. The vehicle has not been repaired. .the vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
2005 chevy cobalt 32 587 miles. Driving on icy roads after shopping for a new couch, the power steering warning flashed and then i had no power steering. I pulled into a service station. I tried to check the fluid level to notice that my car has no power steering fluid, it has electric power steering. I turned the car off, it reset itself. Less than a mile down the road it repeated the warning and again no power steering on icy roads. I came home and looked online to see if there was a solution to this problem or a recall. I then found out that this is a frequent occurrence on the chevy cobalt. I contacted gm and was told take it to a service center, there is no recall and that i was out of warranty so any costs would be on me to pay for. This is a major safety problem. I cannot believe that this has not been addressed by a recall, and i am respectfully requesting this matter be looked into. All i had to type in was "chevy cobalt power steering" and found numerous pages of people who have had the same problem.
The contact a2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph and making left and right turns,the power steering failed. The dealer confirmed that there are no related warranties and that she would have to pay for the repairs.the manufacturer will be notified. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The electronic power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt ceases to function in the middle of traffic or while making turns. This causes me to temporarily lose control of the car and could lead to accident or serious injury.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls and twice the power steering has failed while i was driving, once on the freeway and once while turning. The dashboard read "power steering."
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and excessive force on the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was not available.
I was driving to work when the power steering when out, luckily i was paying attention and driving on a straight road. No accidents or injuries occurred. The car is being looked at now by the dealership. I researched this topic online and there are many people having the same problem.
I brought a 2005 chevy cobalt brand new my powersteering went out a little over 75,000 miles out of extended warranty. The powersteering kept go out until i had to replace it at nucar chevrolet in new castle de it cost me over 800.00 dollars in november 08. The dealer said the power steering was electric and they have similar problems with other cobalt same model year.
Gm replaced ignition parts and shifter mechanism as per recall. Shortly after issues began with steering locking up, transmission not shifting and various warning lights flashing. This became more frequent and is now impossible to drive. My technician says it is a body or transmission control module costing well over a thousand dollars. There appear to be 100s of 1000s of the same issue as per search engines. I will contact my local gm dealership. If gm will not back up its product it will be the last gm in my driveway. I will trade in on a toyota.
2005 chevy cobaltthis car has powersteering failure.the powersteering will fail on what seems to be only 10 yards down the road.it will reset if the car is turned off and then back on.but only to fail 10 yards down the road again.before it wasn't as often as it is now.driving it is a risk because of the effort it takes to control the steering.
I was riding down the highway and the power steering went out three times and i can not control the vehicle.. I felt that my life and family was endangered.i know i am not the only one with this problem.
Without any warning at all, my 2005 chevrolet cobalt's power steering failed. I had to put a bit o muscle into the steering wheel to avoid hitting an oncoming car as the road was curving at this point, luckily i was able to get home safe.restarting the car makes the problem go away for a brief time period, but i have to be ready for the steering to fail at any moment. I have heard several complaints from others who have had the same problem, it is only a matter of time until the problem causes a fatal accident if there have not been any already.
Chevy cobalt power steering. Starting about a week ago my power steering would randomly go out, most of the time it happened when the temp outside got above 50. The first time this happened i almost hit a car and ran off the road. I went and had my car fixed friday and paid 500 dollars to have it fixed. I found out today there was a recall being done. I called the chevy dealership and although the recall says its for the cobalt 05 to 10, which mine is an 05, it apparently does not have the vin number of the ones being recalled. I think this needs to be reviewed on what cobalts they are recalling but its really odd how mine only messes up when the temp was over 50.
The power steering on my 2005 cobalt rarely works.it works when the car is initially turned on but turns off soon afterwards.this began ~1 year ago.
Was driving and lost power steering.
Power steering fails often. We looked to see if the power steering fluid was low and found out nothing to fill.it is all electric powered.it is very difficult to drive.young daughter driving car to work and college.very concerned for her safety.took it to dealer had the steering motor assembly replaced at a cost of 377.00.the car has only 59,000 miles on it.
On jan.9thwhile i was driving, power steering light came on briefly. All of a sudden lost power steering. Could not control car. Luckily, i was able to get car off the side of the road. I turned call off. Restarted it andwhile driving it again it was hard to steer. Took car to dealer. They fixed it. They replaced ps electric assist motor.
Chevy cobalt power steering.
I had recall 10v073000 performed by the dealer due to noticing my steering was getting tight then sloppy. The dealer replaced the motor and said the slop in the steering was a bad intermediate steering shaft. So i bought that and had it installed, not at the dealer because they where ridiculous in price, and it fixed nothing. There was still slop and wandering while driving. After a while, making left turns i would head a clunk and it would still be difficult to turn. Then while making a slow left turn it was really tight and then a loud clunk then the steering became really loose and the vehicle lost steering until i turned the wheel more and it finally grabbed. It happens more frequently now. I was told the rack is now damaged. The intermediate shaft that was recommended by the dealer was an incorrect diagnosis when i had the recall performed. The failure of the motor put excess stress on the rack which caused the gears to wear is what an independent shop told me. Gm is telling me that i have to spend more money to get a "proper diagnosis" from the dealer when at the time the recall was performed they had diagnosed it incorrectly.
The traction control system light on my chevrolet cobalt 2005 stays on and does not turn off until i shut off the engine.the check engine light also stays on as well at the same time the traction control system light is on, so not sure if these two issues are related.i also notice that the vehicle jerks periodically when i am on the road and there is rough shifting of gears.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle had the recall repairs performed but continued to experience a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the technician was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that when traveling at various speeds, the power steering would fail intermittently.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired.the current and failure mileages were 48,800.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn. In addition, the traction control and the power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed however, the diagnostic was unable to determine a specific failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
2005 chevy cobalt with 81k miles on it. First time it happened was today. While driving to the store from work i heard a ding, looked at the dash, and saw the power steering message. I immediately noticed that my power steering was out. I pulled off into a parking lot, restarted the car, and things were fine again. After stopping at the store, the same thing happened two more times during the drive home, each time requiring that i pull over and restart the car in order to regain power steering. Everything i have found online says that it will cost 1100 dollars to fix as the entire steering column needs to be replaced.
1.) i first heard an unusual clunking noise in the front of my 2005 chevrolet cobalt. I took it in to the local gm dealer and was informed that i needed my front end control bushings replaced. Upon successful replacement of said parts - which solved the clunking problem - i immediately began to hear a rattling noise coming from the steering column of my vehicle upon driving over any uneven surface (gravel roads, snow/ice covered roads, etc).2.) a couple of weeks after the replacement of the control arm bushings, the rattling noise grew worse, and i also noticed the steering pulling much harder than usual when turning at speeds of 5-15 mph. 3.) i took the vehicle back into the local gm dealer to explain the problem after i concluded some personal research of what could be causing the problem. I informed the dealer that i had been informed of a power steering failure and possible steering column problems with this particular model/year, and requested that they look into any cause that may be influencing said problem. The dealer informed me that the rattling was simply a problem inside the dashboard, and to come back later in the spring so he could take a look at it (there was a foot of snow on the ground at the time). He also said that the problem "was not that serious."
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving and trying to switch lanes, he noticed that the power steering failed. It was extremely hard to maneuver to another lane so he tried to pull over. When he pulled over, he turned off the ignition and re-started the vehicle; the failure seemed to correct itself after the vehicle was re-started. The contact noticed the failure on a daily basis. In june 2009, while driving up a hill, the power steering failed and he hit a parked vehicle. He took the vehicle to the dealership and the dealer told him that it was a possible short in the power steering motor. The dealer advised him to replace the power steering motor. He purchased a motor at a junkyard and had a repair shop replace it. However, after a month, the issue resurfaced. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. He had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 91,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure this is a safety issue so many complaints this is a recall issue what will it take someone to get killed before gm reacts that is all they need is a law suit.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving, the power steering lamp illuminated, the steering failure, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 10 mph, the tail lights and head lamps randomly illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt purchased in 2006. Intermittently while driving the warning alarm would sound,the power steering warning light would illuminate, and then steering would become difficult.the dealer made numerous repairs to the vehicle, but would not disclose how they repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was unknown. The current was 90,000.
I was driving down the road and the power steering gave out. I had this replaced in 2010 and it has already given out. I called the customer service line and they said it was my problem unless i went to the dealership and got another diagnostic test done on the car which was my responsibility. I was unaware of the first recall and was charged 100 deductible. I figured since i was there getting my car serviced i would get other things fixed.
Power steering issue was observed at low speeds but also presented extreme lurching of the vehicle. The power steering and traction control warnings were present at the time the car began lurching. Very dangerous in traffic.
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 needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt keeps failing at random intervals. Usually when it fails, i have to stop and restart the engine to restore it, and it continues to happen while on the road.
Power steering issues with my 2005 cobalt.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph he lost power steering which made it difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. He was able to safely drive to the emergency lane, shut the vehicle off and restart it. The power steering disengaged and resumed normal driving function. A local mechanic determined that the electrical power steering unit was failing and the repair cost would be approximately 2,000. The manufacturer stated that the failure is a common occurrence; however, since the warranty expired no compensation would be offered. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
The power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt ls fails unexpectedly.there seems to be no reason as to why, or when this will happen again.i believe that it is a safety hazard because there are random times when the electric power steering fails.the problem first occurred while driving around a sharp curve which almost lead to an accident.i'm not sure how often this occurs as it is random.however, i can say that i have not yet been able to drive for more than an hour without it giving out.also, when you turn the car off and restart it, the power steering will come back on.but like i said before it is completely random as to how long it will remain on.there have been times when it would work for an hour after restarting it, to less than a minute after restarting it.i would like something to be done about this, because it is such a hazard and could take lives.i believe that the price for fixing a problem like this is over 1000 dollars without warranty.this is something that i am not ok with.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that she replaced the power steering column since it was faulty. While driving 20 to 40 mph the power steering failed and made it difficult to turn the steering wheel. There were no warning lights before or after the failure occurred. The dealer informed the contact that the steering wheel had to be replaced at her expense. The dealer also confirmed that there was no warranty or recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,800.
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.updated 10/04/16*lj
1. Power steering light comes up while driving and power steering goes off/locked, i can't move either right or left.2. It occurs every when you drive the vehicle.3. This is problem with electrical power steering for chevy cobalt 2005.
I was going to work early in the morning. A train was in the distance which scared a huge buck deer. The buck deer with huge antlers ran straight into my car head on. I was not able to steer away from the deer and my car seemed to shut down. The huge buck deer hit me head on. The lights were totally smashed. The hood of the car was completely damaged. The windshield was totally smashed. The roof was damaged and the car was lopsided. The buck deer antlers went thru the windshield just inches away from me.the air bags did not work even though it was a head on collision with great force. My car seemed to shut off and i could not steer away from the deer. I was cut with glass on my face, arms and hands. My neck and back was hurt. I had my seat belt on but my stomach hurt from the dramatic impact. I complained that the air bags did not work and that my car acted strangely in which it seemed the ignition switch shut everything down and i could not control the car but i was totally ignored.
Power steering went out on the highway on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt with about 47,000 miles on it.
Two months ago, when i put my car in park, i wasn't able to get my key out of the ignition.i'm worried that my car is going to roll down a hill and hit something or someone. Also two days ago, my power steering went out when i was driving on the interstate. Thankfully i was going straight when this happened.as soon as i turn off my car and turn it back on, the power steering is fine, but if i go a mile or two, all of a sudden it goes out. Very very unsafe especially since i have a 2 year old with me. This is very unsafe for everyone!!! both issues could resolve in a huge crash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! nothing has been fixed because i have been reading on recalls and i hope i can get this fixed before someone gets injured!
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. It currently has 63,000 miles on it. The electronic steering system has been randomly shutting off. When the steering system fails, i am left with no control whatsoever. I never know when the system will shut down. This makes driving on the highway especially dangerous.
My 05 chevy cobalt power steering keeps going out i hear a "ding ding" then the words power steering flashes on and the t/c light comes on the car will slow down and mph and rpm gauges fluctuate back and forth and steering is nearly impossible it first went out at around 54000 miles i replaced the power steering motor but at around 55000 the powering steering went out again so i replaced the entire steering column but the powering steering has gone out twice since then always at random times all the old parts are available.
I was driving around 55 mph in traffic. I heard a chime and the display on the dash said power steering disabled, the orange indicator for traction control disabled illuminated, the tachometer jumped around and the transmission shifted extremely hard into gear.i struggled to pull over to the shoulder and the car slammed into park.i shut the car off and back on.it still shifted hard so i let it stay off for five minute. After that the car was fine.as an experienced mechanic it felt like the car lost communication with one of the computers.no dtcs were stored.there are a lot of complaints about this online as well.
I bought my daughter a 2005 chevy cobalt with 60,000 miles on it, while driving her power steering went out on the car.she was able to pull the car over without incident.after researching the problem it appears to be a common and dangerous defect in the cobalt.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,063.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure. Power steering motor failure. Car went to manual steering. Very hard to turn at lower speeds. Took in to chevy dealer on feb 1 and they replaced the power steering motor.
2005 chevy cobalt w/ about 50,000mi. Out of nowhere "power steering" is displayed in the driver information center and the power steering cuts out immediately making it very difficult to drive and almost impossible to turn the car. Power steering resumes if car is restarted but only for a few minutes. This has been going on for about a week and occurs every time i attempt to drive. I have seen numerous complaints from other cobalt owners. I am currently not driving it because i don't feel safe. This is an extremely dangerous defect that needs to be recalled by chevy.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt.i was driving and all of a sudden my steering wheel wouldn't turn back.i took it to my mechanic and he told me that it was the power steering module...there was no power going to it.i took the car in last june because i got a recall letter for the electric power steering module.i was told to take it to the chevrolet dealer.so i did.i told them it was the power steering module not getting power.they took the car replaced the electric module..told me they took it for ride and the power steering module burned out the power steering electric module and that i would need another $800 some odd dollars.i told them i don't have that kind of money.they said then there was nothing they could do.they charged me $363.00 and told me the car was very very unsafe to drive..but yet they let me drive it off of the lot like that in the same condition.they said they did not connect the power steering module back to the power electric steering module so it wouldn't burn it out.i told them maybe that wasn't the problem.if the electric power steering module was replaced in june..it wasn't even a year before it was no good.of course the warranty was over.i called the customer service office and demanded my money back.i'm out $363.00 and nothing is fixed.i have the same problem.i told them they need to do a recall on the power steering modules.i wish that you would investigate this problem.as i was reading on the autoguide.com..there are alot of people out there with the same problem.they didn't care that i could have an accident or kill someone else.all that mattered is that i did not have the money.by the way the part was supposedly $140.00 but the labor was $230.00.i will never by another gm car.i don't trust them or the dealers.please do a recall before someone gets seriously hurt.
The car engine would not shut off, the steering wheel would not lock, the ignition key was stuck and was unable to remove the ignition key even though the car was in "park."
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering went completely dead on me a couple days ago. It just all of a sudden stopped steering and had to stop in the middle of road and call wrecker to tow it home. I went to a autoparts store so they could take a look at it and they said to call my dealership because it was a electrical problem. I called the dealership and they said it would cost me $1800.00 to fix. I did research and foundthat hundreds of people have had this problem on their cobalts as well.
2005, while driving down a paved doing about 45mph the steering went out causing my car to run into a ditch; resulting in body and mechanical damage.
Electrical power steering non repairable.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt- the power steering is extremely difficult at times- the light comes on and off- showing a problem is present- i am unable to turn the car normally- making me use two hands-also, there is a rattle in the back- left- very noticeable- to all in vehicle.
While driving my car my steering wheel jerked to the left as a tried to make a right turn. Immediately after the jerking of the wheel a power steering message flashed on the dashboard. This is the 2nd time i have an issue with the steering. About 2 years ago my steering wheel completly locked up as i was driving. I was able to quickly move to the side of the road away from traffic where i restarted my vehicle and proceeded to drive with no more issues.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle shook.the vehicle has not been to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because the loss of power steering and the shaking could cause a crash.the current mileage was 74,950 and failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The steering failedit switched fromelectric to manual which made it difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technicianlocated the failure as the steering column. The estimated cost for repair was $600 to $2,000.the manufacturer stated there is not a recall on the vehicle for the failure therefore they will not assist with the repair.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage is 79,000.
2005 cobolt power steering blew fuses. Now light comes on car jumps tries to die on me. Power steering light comes on.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.updated 07/27/16*lj
2005 chevy cobalt with approx 45000 miles.power steering warning light appears and then steering wheel is hard to maneuver.did google search and found huge numbers of complaints about the same thing with the same model car.after warning light appears, if the ignition is turned off and then back on the light disappears and the steering is ok again for a while.took car to chevrolet dealer and they said the entire steering column needed to be replaced at a cost of $800+.how can such a major problem occur on a relatively new car and there is no re-call?
Steering motor was determined defective by gm at 50k miles.tires wood catch grooves in the road pulling the car unexpectedly. Shuttering of steering wheel while going straight. Knocking/ rattle sounds from steering column on rough/ bumpy roads.this happens all the time. These problems started about 35k, right after my warranty expired. After contacting gm and a chevy dealership, the cost will be $850. And it is a "common problem", design error.at 52k driving normally down the road, power steering shut off, "power steering" displayed, and the steering wheel was excessively hard to turn.
I have a problem that i would like to issue that has to do with safety.i bought a 2005 chevy cobalt back in july of 05.the power steering on the cobalt's is a eps system (electrical power steering).the power steering has been going off and on when i am driving (i have only 68,000 miles).it started on friday when i was driving into town it went out and i had to pull over, turn the car off then back on. After doing this the car was fine then a few minutes later the power steering went off again!ever since then the power steering has been going out, even on the highway going 55 it goes out which causes it to be very hard to turn or steer my car.i went on the internet and looked up 'issues with power steering on 2005 chevy cobalt's' and i came across hundreds of complaints about the power steering going out on people that own a cobalt or a malibu which also has a eps system.i'm not sure why gm has not recalled this issue when it is a safety issue!to fix this problem the part its self is $500 not including labor.as i did my research people have been paying about $1,200 to fix the eps system.i really think it is very irresponsible of gm to not have a recall on this part due to the hundreds of complaints i have seen!someone please help me on getting gm to wake up and see that when the power steering goes out while you're driving 55+mph on the highway its not easy nor safe for anyone in the car and that they need to do a recall to fix all of the problems on the eps system.i don't know what it will take for them to wake up and recall the part, maybe a death due to eps system failure is what they are waiting for.in that case they have no heart for their customers or appreciation.i also contacted gmac customer service and they were not able to help me with anything but tell me i am going to have to pay for the problem to get fixed.i am also not sure if there has been any crash related incidents due to the eps system.thank you!lauren phillips
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's husband, a certified mechanic, who could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,444.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mphthe power steering failed without warning. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off. The power steering reset itself and the vehicle began driving normally. A local mechanic stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The current and the failure mileages were 57,000.updated 3/12/10 the power steering motor was replaced. Updatd 05/14/10.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 65 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle almost crashed into the divider.the failure occurred numerous times after the first incident.the contact feels that this is a safety issue because the lack of power steering could cause a crash.the current mileage was 48,000 and failure mileage was 46,500.
I simply lost the ability to steer my car, all it does is click when i turn the steering wheel, luckily i was close to home and slowly edged to the front of my home.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel.the engine was turned off and restarted.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The failure occurred frequently. The dealer replaced the steering column at the owners expense for $894. The following day after the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred.the dealer stated that a motor needed to be replaced for an additional $100. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000.
On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx] 21 yrs. Old was killed in a car accident. We received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevycobaltforpower steering failure.the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. I knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure.it was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representativesto thecopartsscrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident.a photographer, an accident reconstructionist and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. We went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. All the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting[xxx] on to the highway where she was run over.we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. The cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery.atthecoparts scrap yard in duryea,myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told thestory of an extremelyviolent wreck.i was told by [xxx] that i would know the results from the black box data the next day.when i tried to contact gm through [xxx]that they would not communicate with our family. Gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective.this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Loss of power steering while driving.
I rented this brand new cobalt 4 months after hurricane katrina from mobile alabama, so as to go back to my home town of san francisco, ca. By the time i made it through los angeles, at around 430 am. I lost control of car due to severe stiffness in the steering. Which led to the vehicle running off of i-5 heading north bound at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Visibility was good, i veered off the freeway into the median portion of i-5, and i tried to slow down but no response which led me to roll over few times, end to end and over and over, luckily i was wearing my seat belt and it held very well, suprisingly, no airbags, none of them deployed, and all the windows blew out, and not the reinforced kind including the front wind shield. The ambulance came, and so did the californiahighway patrol. There is a report about it which indicates that no airbags were deployed, and i do have pictures of car after incident.i had few bumps and bruises and had few cuts from the glass on my arms and legs, and i had to acquire a few rounds of physical therapy and accupuncture.but luckily i was in good spirits.the car was covered under 3 insurances, which paid for some damage, including my discover card, and my grandma's aarp. And the rental car company.
Vehicle losing power, speedometer flat, tachometer working, while in motion and stationary; displaying: power steering = car has steering wheel play; car does not drive over 30 mph and revving high. The car regains power and loses power and regains intermittently.chevy cobalt 2005
Power steering warning light comes on and dings and it is extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. If i turn off the car and restart it the car is fine for a little while and than the warning light comes on again. I have had it checked by the dealer service dept and they found nothing wrong, so i have been driving it like this for over two months.not sure exactly what to do next. It happens on short trips and long trips, always when i am driving, never when i am parked or stopped.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.gm did replace the power steering motor, but i still do not have the power steering back.the service company told me that it was the power steering module that has gone bad and it is not covered by the recall or the warranty.it is causing my vehicle to jump and sputter.when this occurs i loose all my safety gauges like my speedometer, gas, etc.the vehicle even cuts off completely when i come to a stop at intersections. What do i do now? oh yeah, i even had the transmission worked to make sure it wasn't that either.
1) driving at a low speed2) power steering message appeared on dashboard. Lost power steering completely. 3) restarted car.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt that was recalled for the power steering column. I began having difficulties with my power steering suddenly going out in feb 2010. I brought it to get looked at and was told my car was fine. I brought it back in when they power steering column was recalled. Since i have gotten the power steering column replaced i have continued to have the same problems with the power steering. I have been in contact with gm and chevy and have brought my car back to the dealership several times and was told by all three that there "was nothing more they could do." the problem has gotten so bad that my car will jolt when the power steering goes out making the car very difficult to drive. I will pull off the road and turn my car off for approx. 15 minutes. This problem occurs at low speeds. May 29, 2010 was the last dated issue.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and when i'm going down the road a light comes on and the computer saying "power steering" and i lose all power steering. If i turn the car off and turn it back on it is fine (maybe for a day, maybe for an hour, or maybe just for a few minutes). It goes off some times stay off for days.
While driving vehicle power steering light comes on, steering wheel locks up, gear shift starts clicking, stalling out during driving at speed. I have ran off road several times and have to use both hands to turn a curve because of steering locked.
2005 chevrolet cobalt ls vehicle was very hard to steer in high traffic areas;which occurred on regular basis which led to the replacement of theelectric power steering unit. Very expensive unit.
My chevy cobalt just reached the 40,000 mile mark recently and has been presenting a power steering defect. I understand the car operates electrically, however, there has been no warning of a power steering problem. My steering wheel picks and chooses which day it wants to lock up and stop working. The first time the power steering acted up, i was making a left turn. I was terrified because my steering wheel wouldn't turn enough to complete the turn, even by using all my strength. However, my cars problem is occurring more frequently as of lately. This problem could of very well caused my life. Having researched the problem i'm even more terrified seeing as i am beginning to experience these problems. I'm upset and disturbed that this issue has not been recalled. Every time i turn my wheel i'm scared of when it will act up again.
The vehicle in question was being driven at the time when (with little warning),the power steering went out and caused the driver to almost have a car accident. Thank god he was driving slow (in city limits) and not 65 mph on a highway!a local dealership did the repair work which meant the steering column in question was fixed with the same kind of steering column replacement.i have received information that not only this make and model have this particular problem with the power steering going out, but also another chevy make and model as well.our concern is that this "should" be a recall for the vehicles in question. We feel it is a definite safety issue and we don't want to see this happen again to us or anyone else. God forbid there be a tragic accident and/or fatality because of this issue!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to jerk and the power steering failed which caused the vehicle to pull to the side of the road. The failure occurred three times before. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the motor sensor, steering column and rack and pinion shaft were replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering suddenly stopped working.the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 60,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and while driving down i-26 my power steering alarm came on, and i no longer had power steering. I got the car off the highway and called the dealer. They told me that the entire steering column has to be replaced.
Power steering stops working while driving, works again after restart.dealer says this is a common problem with this vehicle.dangerous as car is very difficult to steer.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate mileage was 90,000.
I am not able to get my key out of the ignition of my 2005 chevy cobalt ls. This has been a persistent problem since i bought the car in 2006 (was a rental). Up until today (2/27/10) i've always been able to get it out eventually. Now however, my car will not start - it just clicks, and my shifter won't move. The car doesn't recognize that it's in park. After doing some research online, it appears many people have had this problem. The conclusion is that there is a defect in the transmission shift cable. Please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfb6y7_zkx0this is not the only problem i've had with this car:power steering failure after about 45,000bad wheel bearing after about 50,000cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject cds (this is still a problem even though the dealer replaced it with the same manufacturer's model)faulty glove compartment.i feel this model of car is dangerous andshould be recalled after all the problems people are experiencing with it.
The problem i am reporting is with my 2005 chevy cobalt ls.the power steering quit working suddenly with no warning.this failure happened while driving down a major road and cause all power steering to go out. Once the car is shut off it starts working again, but each time the mean time between failures decreases. The failure happens so often now that i can't drive the car.the steering column has to be replaced now since gm does not sell individual parts.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While turning into a parking lot the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 45681.
My dad bought me a used 2005 cobalt as my first car on may 2009 and power steering started toflash 2 days after i got the car. It went away, but it would come back onwhen it did, i felt the car some how pull or it felt heavy.i was driving out of my driveway when power steer flashed and the steeringwheel was rock solid i couldn't turn, i freaked and left the car outside i called my dad, went back out and barely drove it in. My dad came home from work, i took him out to show him, but the car seemed normal. It felt like i was pulling a million pounds. I'm scared of driving it, that it's just parked in the driveway we got it used with 8,000 miles on it, so we have no warranty, and i certainly don't have $2,000 to fix' it we need a recall. Now i'm driving it only to go 2 miles around my house!!! i often have to stop on the side of the road and re-start the car to unlock the steering wheel. By using this car, i am putting my life, and others in danger. Chevrolet has to do something about this, i thought that it was a simple fix, but when i found out how much it costi can't do it. I don't think it's fare to us as customers to have a car we cant even drive. Now, the power steering dosn't work, the needle that tells you the speed doesn't work!!! we really need a recall from chevy!!my dad bought the car with light transmission noise problems.the transmission was replaced . I don't have trans problems but the power steer has been there 2 days from getting it.
My 2005 chevy cobalt haspower steering issues since i bought it (11/09). The traction control light comes on and power steering comes on the message board. When this happens and i am driving it, it is very hard to control my steering and jerks when i accelerate and/or change gears. It also becomes a little harder to come to a compete stop. I took it to the dealer and they greased the wires thinking that it was a connection problem. It worked alright for about a month and a half but then the light flashed on again about 2 weeks ago and has flashed on randomly ever since. This seems to be an ongoing problem.
Highway driving to visit friends at the beach. "power steering" appears on the dash and the steering wheel goes stiff. We managed to pull off the highway; upon restarting the car, the message was not present. The same message and power steering failure recurred six times that same day. This is a clear safety hazard as any sudden loss of steering in a critical moment could cause a serious accident. I have not yet taken the car to be repaired yet because the diagnosis seems clear from multiple reports of the same issue (see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh for over 110 additional complaints) the standard response from gm appears to be to replace the electronic power assist assembly at customer cost greater than $600. This is unacceptable for such a common failure and for such a serious safety hazard. This car is only three months out of warranty coverage. Also please note that there was an nhtsa investigation (pe07023) of the electronic power steering unit of the 2005 pontiac g6 which may be the same system failing in the same way.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). Shortly after receiving the recall repair, the power steering remained difficult to steer. The contact took the vehicle to the robince chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The contact stated that the dealer did not provide an exact repair diagnosis; therefore, thevehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Leaking power steering motor. Many recorded failures of chevy cobalt power steering motor.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and periodically it starts shifting really hard and the power steering goes!i have to stop the car, shut it off, let it sit, start it, shut it off, repeat three times, then it is okay for a while.
I drive a 05 chevy cobalt.....my power steering keeps going out.....it is electronic so i turn the car off and crank it back up and it will come back on...may last 5 miles or 50.....had to pay 100 to run diagnostics on my car and they said it was the power steering motor....651.00.....trying to get a loan from the bank now to repair....this is very unsafe and needs to be looked in to...ive had this problem for aprox a year...
In the summer of '08 the power steering went out in my car as i was attempting to park.i alomost hit the car next to me because it causes the car to be very difficult to steer.since then the problem has gotten increasingly worse to the point that every time i drive the car, the power steering goes out after about 1 minute of driving.i researched the problem online to see if it was a simple fix, but found that not only is it a difficult problem to fix, but pretty expensive as well.i do not have the moeny to take my car to the dealership, so nothing has been done to correct the problem.
Power steering gave out while driving.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure with 30k miles.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering seized. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2005 chevy cobalt ls 2 dr coupe, the power steering will just cut out sometimes up to 6 times in a single day. If you shut the car off and restart it corrects to problem until it happens again. The computer code show u2100, also the other day the car just quit while driving down the road for no reason. This steering issue is very dangerous, i would hope that someone looks into it before someone dies from it. I searched the internet and i found many complaints regarding these same issues. This is obviously a know problem and on a 25,000 mile vehicle it should not be happening.
Picked up child from daycare and while turning to get out of facility power steering indicator showed on digital read-out. Wheel locked and to avoid hitting another parent and child, turned wheel as hard as possible ( very difficult ) to avoid collision and hit curb. Slight damage to rim. Vehicle purchased from licensed chevy dealer in may of 07 with 50 thousand miles.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the power steering malfunctioned and was no longer controlling the wheels. After inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the wheels were side ways. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion exploded and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 181,000 and the current mileage was 183,000.
Power steering just goes out. This could be deadly. Several complaints have been posted on this same problem with 2005 chevy cobalt.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure.
Power steering failure on 2005 chevy cobalt. Has happened off and on approx. 5 times. Steering became difficult at low speeds. No accidents.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While making a turn at 20 mph, the steering lost power and locked up. The vehicle was pulled over to a parking lot. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called feldman chevrolet of new hudson at (248) 939-5399 (30400 lyon center drive e, new hudson, mi 48165) and was informed that there were no recalls. The dealer suggested a diagnostic test be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 186,600. The consumer stating while driving the vehicle steering will lock up when making a turn.
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.
I bought a chevy cobalt ls for my son to drive back and forth to college.what i thought was a dependable car.my son informed me last night (2-25-10) that the power steering light came on and he had a hard time driving car.the light has not came on since incident.i took the car to a chevrolet dealer today (2-26-10).the service tech tried to talk me out of having in hooked to a computer.she verbalized it probably won't show anything when hooked to diagnostic computer.informed her i wanted it done anyway.when i returned home, i had a message on answering machine that power steering pump needs to be replaced.so i got on the web.tried to locate a replacement.apparently they can only be bought through a dealer.while looking on the web i found over 60 complaints with same problem.just reading about 10 complaints, someone had wrecked and had pictures posted on complaint.found a parent on u tube (that's where i got this web site) who was telling other owners to complain so that gm would have to fix steering problem.i'm not a genius, but seems like if there are this many complaints and i only started looking today on internet, that gm would have to recognize there is a problem and recall these vehicles and fix the problem.i guess enough people hadn't died or they haven't had enough bad publicity like with toyota cars.it speaks volumes about gm if these are the factors they motivate them to change.we own 3 other gm vehicles. I plan to contact gm headquarters monday (3-1-10), which i am sure i will be told poor me boo hoo.
Approximately 15 occurrences of warnings lights randomly going off.such as the power steering and traction control.the power steering had been repaired over a year ago so, it was not associated to the recall that just now was issued.after that it started happening more often and more warning lights would light up -- for no apparent reason.it would never happen when i took it to the shop.then everything went "haywire" one night coming home from work at 1 am.dials and lights went wild and the car was hesitating, the gear shift was clicking and the car was "slamming" in and out of gear.i took it to my local chevy dealership and they could not find anything wrong.they told me maybe my fuel injectors needed cleaning!!!!one month later and it happened again.this time they said it was my body control module.quoted a price of $619 and it turned out to be $729!!!!i have checked on line and have found multiple comments from other cobalt owners who have experienced the same problem.this if very dangerous and chevy needs to recall the part!!!!
2005 chevy cobalt power steering problem,it seems like loose when you drive.no accident happen, just want to file a complain on this car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph thepower steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed.the dealer has not been contacted about this failure. No repairs havebeen made. This failure has occurred approximately 10 times. After inspection a mechanic concluded that the power steering failed. The failure mileage was 45000. The current mileage was 45200.
We own a 2005 chevy cobalt and the problem is the power steering light comes on while going down the road and the steering locks up and you can't steer the car. This is a very dangerous situation and just wandering what can be done about it. I have also heard that there have been many others with the same problem from the cobalts, wondering why chevy has not done anything about it? thanks
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel fractured while the contact was making a turn into a parking space. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa action number: pe10005 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the key became lodged in the ignition. When the key was removed, the vehicle would not shut off. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), and 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Vehicle was operating normally while driving on the interstate.power steering alert came up on the dash and power steering instantly went out.fortunately i was on a straight stretch of highway and managed to make it home safely.power steering has not worked since.i am still looking for a reasonably priced remedy.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving on rt 222 in pennsylvania when the power steering in my chevy cobalt failed. This made it difficult to steer the vehicle. I stopped teh vehicle approx 20 nminutes after the power steering failed and turned the vehicle off. I then restarted the vehicle and the power steering began working again.
My power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt goes out.i have about 23,000 miles on my car.when i drive, the power steering just goes, it's very hard to continue to drive.it basically is a constant problem as well.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving 5 mph with her foot her on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. She then lost all power to the vehicle including the steering which made it very difficult to control the steering wheel. She applied theemergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. They were unable to duplicate, diagnose or repair the failure. The failure and current mileages were 42312.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.power steering fails at all speeds.impossible to steer the car.could definitely cause collisions at high speeds.should be a recall.gm is unwilling saying they do not have enough complaints.someone is going to get hurt.
The power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt went out. For no apparent reason i lost my power steering while traveling through chicago. As you can imagine this makes it extremely hard to drive. Being a college student i can't afford to replace the faulty steering column. My fiance and i have owned the car for less than two years and the car had under 80,000 miles on it. There are several safety issues as i do not have complete control of the car. To add insult to injury i live in michigan and the winter driving isn't easy especially without power steering.
There's a defect with the power steering motor on 2005 & 2006 chevrolet cobalt.i bought the 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls brand new in spring of 2005 and the power steering went out this week (jan 2010).as one would expect, when it went out while driving approximately 45 mph on a straight city street it became extremely difficult to steer.making it a very dangerous safety hazard if one has to turn quickly to avoid a collision with another car, a person, or a child. I thought that it may have just been out of steering fluid, but this model has electric power steering, requiring the car to be brought in for service.after encountering the problem, i contacted the dealer and they stated that they have seen this problem very frequently and noted that it indeed was an issue with the power steering motor.after finding out how common this issue was, i researched online to see if perhaps gm/chevrolet had issued a safety recall and to my surprise i found over 700 complaints (on one site) from cobalt owners with the same issue dating as far back as 2007 (site: http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh) , but no safety recall.this issue is well known to gm/chevrolet and yet and still no recall.these particular models (chevy cobalt ls and others) are marketed as great cars for teens and young adults, making the power steering defect all the more dangerous when combined with young drivers.there are numerous complaints listed online and there is even a petition in place to require gm/chevrolet to issue a safety recall.on behalf of owners of the effected models, please look into this.i myself will be keeping records of the complaints posted online and i encourage others having the same issue to do the same. I will also be contacting gm/chevrolet about the issue.please don't overlook this.all 2005 cobalt ls owners are at risk. Gm/chevrolet needs to take responsibility before a consumer gets injured or worse as a result of their indolence.
My name is freddie brown i am a firefighter/emt i am filing this complaint in regards to a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The power steering (electronic on this car) goes out 2-3 times a day which causes the steering wheel to lock up while driving. I have done research on the internet and i am not the only one experiencing this with this model year cobalt. Thank god it has not done it while i am turning or it will result in a crash. Chevrolet wants $2000 to have it fixed. The car is 3 years old and is a factory default. In order to reset it you have to throw the car in neutral and turn it off while rolling and turn it back on and it resets itself. Please look into it. I typed in cobalt steering recall in google search engine and there are plenty of complaints. Thank you,freddie brownfirefighter/emtmarion county fire-rescuer
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure intermittent power steering failure.
Electric power steering cuts out after driving the car for about the first 3-5 minutes.
This cobalt was my second car and i work really hard keeping it in great condition by constantly getting the oil changed, tune-ups, you name it. On tuesday while driving down the highway at 65 miles per hour all of the sudden my car rang "ding ding" and on the digital reading dash said "power steering". My steering went completely out without warning almost causing a severe accident on the highway. Luckily, i was strong enough to get the car over! turns out the fix ranges anywhere from $900-$1500 in parts alone, so in labor it will be several hundred more. I can't believe that with all these complaints on here chevy has yet to issue a recall. Lives were put in direct risk. I am a student studying at a major university with a minimum wage paying job so raking up that amount of money will be near impossible in a timely manner. In the mean time i will be forced at the mercy of my friends for rides to school, work and errands. This is absolutely ridiculous!
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has serious loss of power steering. It happens 1-10 times a day and causes me to have almost no control over my vehicle. When this happens i cannot drive the car and must stop as near as possible to a safe spot and turn it off. I have noticed a recent investigation into this issue and want to log my complaint.
I was driving with my new born baby when the power steering went out and i couldnt control the car.
Car was recalled in 2010 for power steering. Previous owner had it fixed. I initially reported back in january 2014 of recurring problem of losing power steering while driving. I was told it was already fixed so i would have to pay out of pocket to fix sameproblem as the recall. Here it is a year later and i'm still having the same problem with the power steering. The speedometer started flickering back and forth going haywire and there was a weird ticking noise in the area near the gearshift.i had to pull over on the side of the highway and was almost struck by a tractor trailer because the power steering locked up on me and i had my 3 kids in the car. I was told that i needed a new coil pack, it was replaced and it's still doing the same thing. It shakes at red lights and occasionally cuts off. I have to press the pedal to the floor to get it to accelerate which it does but very slowly, and then it just takes off like a rocket and i have no control over it. This is very dangerous!! also my car can switch gears without having to press the brake or the button in the gearshift. I can just simply push the gearshift back and forth without being in the car. While backing out of my driveway my kneecap bumped my keys and my car turned off. There needs to be another recall of the power steering because apparently the replacement parts are faulty as well. Or it could be the faulty wiring altogether in the system. These chevy cobalts need to be taken off of the streets and owners reimbursed for the car plus all of the trouble and near death experiences that we have to continue to experience on gms behalf. I have read several other complaints about the power steering being fixed and still have the same results as myself. How many people will have to die or another lawsuit presented before there's another recall to have these cars removed permanently off the roads?
It was christmas morning and i drove approximately 20 miles home and as i got off the highway the power steering sensor came on, i lost control of the vehicle as i had no steering. It occurs every time i drive the vehicle, there is no accurate way to determine when it will go out, the consequence is possible death or accident depending upon what's around that i may hit when i can't steer my car.it was broughtit for diagnostic testing, it was diagnosed, it was not repaired as it cost over a thousand to fix.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph the power steering spontaneously failed; causing her to lose control of the vehicle and as a consequence her risk for a vehicle crash was increased.the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure.she notified the manufacturer and was referred to nhtsa. The failure and current mileages were 110,000.
Was driving out of parking deck at work when power steering went out.this happens on a daily basis and is dangerous.checked and found out this is a major complaint of 2005 cobalts.expense to have repaired is not an option at this time.safety hazard not knowing when it will go out each day.
For the 3rd time my 19 yr old daughter's 2005 chevy cobalt's power steering went out. This time she was on a busy tampa highway. I see there is no fix for this. I can have it replaced for 1,500 but that new part will wear out as well. When is someone going to recall this problem? does someone have to be hurt or worse? i see complaints all over the internet on this!
Chevy cobalt have had power steering motor replaced twice, still no power steering, now dealership says it needs a new steering column for 1000.00,which i cant afford, have had to replace computer module for motor, replace rims that were out of round,head lights bulbs come loose and don't work , loses power and the car feels like it has run into a wall it jerks so hard, steering locks up without notice, key gets stuck in ignition. All of these have happened to my fine chevy product, when is chevy going to do something about it.
2005 chevy cobalt...power steering light came on and i lost all steering control...i have a 14 month old son who was in the back seat at the time...this has happened to me 4 times in the past two days. Very concerned for mine and my family's safety with this problem.
I was driving on the highway, when my 2005 chevy cobalt's power steering just cut out. I almost crashed into the car beside me because i was not expecting for the car to do that. When i got home, i tried to check the power steering fluid level in the car and found that there is no place to put it. I later found out that the power steering is electric and a simple fix such as filling power steering fluid ( much like i've done with previous cars i owned) was not possible. The steering column would have to be pulled out in order for the problem to be fixed. If i didn't have an extended warranty on my car it would have cost thousands to fix which is ridiculous.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt and as i was driving it began to act almost like it was going to stall out on me as in driving on a major highway!my power steering is shot and needs to replaced i haven't had it that long got in aug 2008!
The power steering on my 05 cobalt keeps going out i drive and all the sudden my power steering fails and its hard to turn and bounces all over the road i turn the car off and start it again and it goes away it does at random times more often in warm weather i bought the car for my wife and she cant drive because of and im still paying on the note chevy fails to acknowledge the deficiency the steering column has been replaced once because of this problem and problem still exist a recall is due because the cost of repair is around 2500 dollars more than the car is worth.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel box disconnected and the contact lost control of vehicle. The dealer was notified of failure and no solution was offered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.updated 8/11/14 updated 8/30/2017
My power steering failed without warning while driving on the freeway it still assist randomly but has dead spots as you turn the wheel and is very inconsistent every time i drive the car it acts differently this makes the car even more unsafe to drive because the wheel doesn't return to center and also has easy and hard spots as you turn the wheels to steer they recalled 1 million cars of the same make for power steering loss why is mine not recalled if it is not safe to drive gm has been caught hiding problems why are people like me endangering their own lives because gm cant be honest and open about the issues with their cars i feel like im in a death trap i am still waiting on the ignition switch recall part to come in its been well over a month since the dealer said the parts would be a few weeks im just hoping i don't have a takata airbag.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the traction control and steering warning indicators randomly illuminated several times, and then the engine stalled. The power steering also randomly shorted out each time the failure occurred. The failure intermittently progressed for over two years. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but the contact had not yet approved what the dealer mentioned would be an extensive diagnosis and repair. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system), and 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available...updated 06/08/17
Power steering randomly goes out while driving. Very dangerous!!!
My girlfriend bought an 05 chevy cobalt from a local dealership that inspected the car 15 minutes before we drove it off the lot. 25 hours later as my girlfriend is exiting the highway, slowing down from 55 mph. The powersteering fails on her and sends her into the guard rail doing about 40-45. I have been pn forums and have found an obscured amount of the same complaints. Something really needs to be done about these cobalts before someone dies. Luckily she was only knocked around a little and wasn't seriously injured.
I have received (both) recall work done on my 05 cobalt, and yesterday i was driving on the highway at 55-60mph for the first time since i got my car back last friday. I lost power steering and my car would no longer shift to increase its speed. It felt like i was in neutral gear as the rpms were in the 5000-6000 range yet i was still at a speed of apprx 55mph, as i attempted to pull over to the shoulder i recognized i did not have power steering, and the light on my dash quickly went off and then came back, along with a check engine light. After finding out what the engine codes were via autozone, i was told my transmission control module had failed, hence why my transmission would not engage into third gear. After driving the car around more that afternoon, it continued to happen at the high speed levels, and again the power steering failed. I brought it up to the chevy dealership that performed the work, yet the service department was closed at 7pm. The sale guy tried to convince me that this recall would not affect anything with the transmission, yet multiple mechanics have told me that if the new piece was not programmed properly with my ecm, then its possible that this is affecting my vehicle. I am going to try and bring my car back in tonight after work, or hopefully tomorrow. I have already call general motors and reported the same incident, because there is a rumor goingonline that the new ignition switch may have a "short" in it. But i do not want to confirm that.
The electric power steering keeps failing while driving. Sharp turns, backing up, or shallow turns the power steering keeps on going out making the vehicle very difficult to steer. It also will do this rarely on while keeping straight. I have tried diagnostic tests none of the tests come back as failed. Tried finding info on internet to find out what other problems could be, but to find out i am 1 out of 30 or more that has this problem with the chevrolet cobalt.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. On different occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
I have a 2005 cobalt ls and the power steering goes out now within 5 minutes of driving the car. I use to be able to turn the car off and it would correct the problem, but now turning off the car doesn't correct the problem. I know what part needs to be replaced, but no one sells just that part, they want to try to sell you a whole steering column for $1500.00 or more. I think it is disgraceful that gm is asking for bail out money, but they will not recall this model of car to fix the problem. I cannot afford to go to a gm dealership and pay to have this problem fixed. I am not responsible for paying for this it is gm's responsibility! gm wouldn't be in financial trouble if they built cars that didn't have problems or if the cars they built that had problems they took responsibility for fixing them. I don't think i can trust gm anymore.eventually someone is going to get seriously hurt or worse.
Power steering locks while driving on interstate while snowing why is this happening to alot od chevy cobalt consumers??? this needs to be inspected..
I'm making a complaint about the 2005-2009 chevy cobalt power steering. I drive a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and last april 2009, i noticed my power steering going out. I was in the middle of no where in new york state with a 2 year old in the car with me. Since then it has gone out completely with about a 2 min window that i do have it after i start the car. I had contacted gm through email, had a diagnosis ran on it and reported it back to them, when only to be told that they could not help me with it. I don't have the money to repair it knowing that i need a new steering column to fix it. So i do not have any power steering and on top of thatthe sensor for the air bags comes on too. These two problems have been very scary for me and my 2 year old daughter.
Power steering in 2005 chevy cobalt going out causing steering to be very hard to control especially on sharp turns.can be corrected if car is shut off and restarted but goes back out without warning. Almost got in a serious wreck coming off an interstate ramp where power steering went out without warning and came about 1/2 foot away from colliding with guardrail.was told that cost of repair is about $2000 and theentire steering column would have to be replaced. Now the power steering is going out continuously.there is no specific speed as i have been going any from 5 mph to 55 mph when it goes out.have owned car for about 15 months. I have seen many complaints and blogs on the internet regarding the same issue but no recalls have been made.this is a very serious issue and with all the complaints that i have seen i would think there would have been a recall by now.
The power steering goes out in my car almost every day. Sometimes as much as 5 or 6 times a day. It makes it so there is no power steering until i pull over and turn the vehicle off once you turn it off and back on it works fine, sometimes. It has almost cause me to get in an accident and has made it so my wife refuses to drive for fear of her life.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the power steering would fail and cause the steering wheel to seize.the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure.the contact stated that the vehicle was initially repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The electric power steering (eps) on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt shuts off at random intervals.in order to regain eps function, the car must be turned off and restarted.this happens at least 4-6 times during a 30 minute trip.chevrolet will not cover to substantial cost to fix the eps system if it is not under warranty.research has led to me believe that this has happened with several cobalts (05-08 all models).
My wife was involved in a crash in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 23 february 2018.car lost power to power steering motor, abs brakes, and air bags did not deploy after hitting a tree due to loss of steering and braking ability.i drove the car the morning before the crash and noticed the gauges and speedometer fluctuating moving all around, power steering light flashing on dash, i pulled over and turned the car ignition off and restarted car it then went away.my wife then drove the car going to her work and she called me about 5 minutes after leaving our house saying she has lost control of the car with no power steering or brakes, she was scared and hysterical and said she had crashed under a tree with in 1 mile of our house. The air bags did not deploy upon impacting the tree.i went to help her, i missed seeing the car on the first pass by, because it was in a briar patch under a tree as you can see in the pictures and the amount of damage done.she is very lucky that she was not injured.this car has been in for recalls for power steering motor(2) and ignition switch (1).it was not raining the day of the crash, she crashed approximately 10:20 am. I pulled the car out of the briar patch and drove it back to our house.i feel that this crash was due to the car losing power to steering, braking and air bags.my wife said there was a on coming car, that she was trying to avoid hitting, when the car entered the grass on the right side of the road the soft ground pulled the car off the road into the field and came to a stop after hitting a briar patch and tree. It could have been much worse my wife or someone else could be dead because of the problems the chevrolet cobalt has had.i filed a claim with our insurance company with $500 deductible, so we will probably be without a car because of this accident because of defective problems with this car.
I could have died. I was driving around a turn three dump trucks were coming toward me and my power steering went out. I luckily swerved off the road causing front end damage to my car. I paid out of pocket some where close to $800.00 for repairs for the crash. The power steering was working fine for awhile till a little after september 26 when it went totally out again making it where i was unable to turn the wheel and it no longer safe to drive. I was told today that they are offering me $5,000.00 for my 05 chevy cobalt. The power steering went totally out a few days after september 26 and had caused an accident earlier on in the year. They are now holding my car at a palm chevrolet dealership in ocala fl. When going to retrieve my car they said gm wouldn't be able release my car do to the power steering rendering it unsafe to drive.when i first talked to gm they sounded as though it would be no problem they would fix the car and all the repairs needed from the accident. Now they want nothing to do with the repairs. It has been in the shop for a month and out of service since september.i don't think i was born yesterday. The repairs for power steering is $1,400. Less than the $5,000 that they want to pay me so they can fix the car and resell it leaving me to drive a piece of junk that runs if i could find it that cheap. I paid a little over $18,000 for a stock modelcar. I put $800.00 in to it from the accident leaving only body work to be done. I'm trying to raise my ten month old son. Without a car it has made it impossible to go to college or get a job. Not to mention having to pay over $1,000 on insurance for a car i can't use. I want my car and i want it fixed. Can you please help?
Randomly when i'm driving a warning comes up stating something about the powering steering & the steering wheel locks & i can't move right or left. This has happened around 6 times to me so far, all on the interstate or a main road. Luckily there have been no injuries & i was able to say in my lane & struggle to pull over. I have to usually stop the car completely & power it off to unlock the steering. Also, twice before while i'm actually driving the keys have fallen out completely. The key also gets stuck when i'm trying to turn the car off.
I was driving our cobalt 2005 at a speed of about 25-30 mph when the steering failed without any warning on a suburban street. The steering wheel was completely loose and did not control the car. The vehicle slid into a curb, jumped it and ended up on someone's lawn. There was severe damage to car's underside. Wheels and tires(over $ 5,700). I was told that the "steering knuckle" broke (why???). Car was declared "repairable" but everything is in limbo because of concerns about the safety of the vehicle. I requested an investigation by chevrolet in detroit . No repairs will be done until chevrolet has finished the investigation, which is to begin 2-6 days after the request.
Power steering failed while driving my 2005 cobalt. I pulled over on the side of the road,turned the engine off. When i turned on the car power steering worked. However since then it randomly happens while driving. Notified dealer today, they have not returned my call. (paddock chevrolet buffalo ny)
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While traveling at approximately 20 mph, the driver noticed the power steering indicator light illuminated on the warning panel immediately followed by a loss of power steering assist. The driver shut off the engine and upon restarting, the power steering assist would reset itself. Within minutes, the failure would occur again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The dealer verified the power steering as well as another unknown part had failed. Repairs were made to the vehicle at the owners expense. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 57,500 and the current was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; there was a loss of power steering.suddenly, the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver continued operation with caution. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the steering column and motor kit were replaced at an estimated cost of $1,000.the failure mileage was 109,000. Js
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph vehicle made a beeping sound and then steering wheel locked. The contact shut the vehicle off, restarted it and the failure continued to occur. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 15 mph out of a parking lot. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 71000.
Purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt..currently only has 56,000 miles. The power steering has completely gone out. I know that this is a huge problem for this type of vehicle and the dealership is trying to charge people anywhere from 400-900 to fix. There needs to be a recall on this. I know there is currently an investigation but how many complaints does it take? this is ridiculous! i am not paying that amount of money for a car that is barely 4 years old and is a consistent problem for all those that have purchased this same car. It is a serious safety hazard and is a nuisance to try to operate a car that is barely drivable. Something needs to be done.
I was driving the car when a massage appeared on the board power steering and i lost power in the car i was driving very slowly i was scared the steering don't respond but i was driving straight to my house and then 25 min later the steering work.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated as he was driving 55mph the power steering failed. The power steering warning light came on as he was making a right turn and the vehicle was very uncontrollable while trying to pull into the driveway. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer at the time of the complaint.the gm manufacturer was called. Previously, the vehicle had only been taken to the dealer for routine maintenance before this failure occurred. The failure mileage was 99,437.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electronic power assist system) in may of 2010. The contact stated that the repaired failed and the power steering assist failed, causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was not further repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.
Driving down the road and at any random point the power steering light goes on, now the steering wheel is extremely hard to turn. This occurs on a daily basis. The amount of times this happens is very random. The most times it has happened in a day is 7 driving within a 30 mile radius. The only temporary thing to fix it is try to safely pull off the road and shut the car off and start it back up, but it can go out again within the next mile.
After driving for a few minutes the "power steering" indicator comes on and then there is no power steering, it happens every time you drive it.it is going to cost over $1000 to fix it because the factory warranty is out, so we are unable to fix it at this time.it is the only vehicle i have to drive a 130 mile commute every day.
05 chevy cobalt (eps)power steeringjust stops working you can dive the carmaybe amile and the power steeringjuststops working . You can turn off the car and restart it and itwill do the same thing in a mile or sohas starteddoing itjust driving strait.
The electric power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt shuts off while driving, causing my vehicle to be more difficult to steer. I have a log of every time this occurred from when it first started to occur until june 5, 2009 and after that date it is a permanent problem that occurs seconds after start up and initial movement.
My son was driving his 2005 chevy cobalt when the power steering unexpectedly went out.it kept going on and off until he got to work.he had a very difficult time handling the car and almost went into oncoming traffic.the dealership said it would cost $800.00 to repair the vehicle and it is not covered by any warranty's. It is nearly impossible to steer the car and it is not safe.
As im driving from a fast rate of speedand i slow down i lose power steering and on multiple times i have come close to hitting vehicles as im parking or almost running into a house for not being able to turn.
05 chevy cobalt - power steering goes out.bought the car two weeks ago and the steering comes and goes.reading the web it sounds like this is a known problem but gm has not done anything yet.
I was driving down the road and i heard a dings chime i looked at my console and it read power steering and that moment my power steering went out and i had lost control of my car. I had to slam on my brakes due to a sharp turn ahead. Needless to say if would of been closer to the turn i may have been in an accident. Since then the console flashes the words power steering on and off and i can't turn the car when it happens my first child was born on dec 10,2009 and i'm afraid to take him to the doctor or my wife to the groceries store this vehicle is a safety hazard for boththe owners and other motorist on the road a recall must be made before someone is seriously injured or killed shame on chevy for selling such a low quality vehicle.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the temperature gauge icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering lost power. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred several times and was not remedied. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
My steering rack in my cobalt makes a clunking noise when turning left and right. It also wanders and will not drive strait at highway speeds. It has been doing this for quite some time but has recently been getting worse.
My power steering will stop working while i drive and i have to physically manipulate the vehicle to a stop and turn off the car and restart it to reset the electirical motor in the power steering.*ln
Power steering began to fail a few weeks ago.as i am driving the power steering notice comes on and i lose power steering in the middle of driving.i pull over, turn off the acr, and restart it and the power steering is back.some days it doesn't happen at alla nd others it may happen every few miles.it has not been fixed.the small garage i took it to could not figure out what was wrong with and recommended we look into recalls.and then i found many complaints on this same problem and it costs anywhere from $600 to $110- to fix.i will not be spending that kind of money.and gm will not recall it.
Power steering failure in chevy cobalt.a little online research shows that lots of people are having this problem.*tw
Power steering column and motor replaced for over 1,000 dollars also bushing. Engines stalls when pressing gas and brake pedal. Key wouldn't come out ignition and my car wouldn't stay in park. Had to pay a locksmith to remove the key. Headlights keep having to be adjusted. Wheel bearing and struts need to be replace but i don't have the money for all of these repairs for a 2005 vehicle. Its to many problems for such a newer vehicle. What is chevy going to do about this, how many more people have to die or get injured.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking excessively and would lose power while driving. In addition, the vehicle would violently jerk while making turns and the steering wheel would seize. Neither a dealer nor a mechanic was notified. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 168,267.
Power steering stops working. At least 3 times.
The chevy cobalt power steering light keeping coming on. My steering wheel keep freezing up.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering goes out. Some days its every 10 min some days its every hr.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure. We purchased this car a few months ago and it has begun to have major problems. The car is inside of the timeline for power train warranty, but is over miles. The power steering light comes on followed by complete power steering failure, engine stalling, rough shifting, strange movements of the speedometer needle, check engine light comes on. Power steering loss happens while driving and the engine has stalled while driving. The engine also stall when braking. This nearly caused an accident today and the situation is getting worse. My wife and i drive our 1 year old child in this car and my wife is pregnant. We cannot afford another vehicle and may not be able to repair this problem as numerous reports on the web indicate that this is a extremely common problem that is very expensive to fix. This problem happens several times each day.
The steering wheel is automatically turning on it's own, and it is very hard to move. I'm concerned about the safety of my life. What if one day i start driving and the wheel starts turning and i crash?i'm afraid to drive my cobalt now, and hoping it can be fixed so i won't have any crashes in the future.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.i bought the car used with 37,000 mi.it now has 49,500 mi.a few weeks ago the alarm sounded while driving and the power steering failed.i pulled over checked under the hood and found no power steering belt.checked the manual to find it to be electronic.started the car and the power returned.it has been failing intermittently.i planned to take it for repair, but found on the web that it cost $1,000.00.as i save up for the cost it fails every few days or so.i would think this could be very dangerous in a curve or defensive driving incident. Inexperienced drivers could have serious difficulties. The alarm does not sound every time.i felt the wheel tug to the left looked down and saw the power steering warning on the dash.
Power steering was recalled in my 2005 chevy cobalt...but the whole steering column needs to be recalled.i willnever by a chevy again.
1. 2005 chevrolet cobalt was working fine until loss of power steering. 2. The failure is loss of power steering due to the use of electric power steering instead of using hydraulics. Chevy has not perfected the electric power steering but put it in every chevrolet cobalt if i am not mistaken. It may have only been installed for the 2005 and 2006 models. You may start your vehicle and have everything running okay until you drive it for a little why, thus leading up to loss of power steering. I promise you that anyone that has bought a chevrolet cobalt between 2005 and 2006 for sure have had this exact same problem. Every person! the problem is consistently getting worse and is highly unsafe. This can not be delt with by taking it into a garage and hoping it will get fixed.3. I have taken my cobalt into the garage numerous times with nothing fixed.if this is not taken care of soon, people may die from loss of steering.recall now!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph with a loss of power steering. The vehicle was able to continue in operation with caution. Additionally, the transmission slipped and the speedometer fluctuated and displayed inaccurate readings. The manufacturer was notified; the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The vin number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000. The current mileage was 72,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. I have had my powersteering light come on, and i cant steer the car very well. I have also had many numerous electrical problems. I have taken it to the dealership 2-3 times & they always tell me there is nothing wrong. But, i am not imagining this, and it happens repeatedly. There has been times where i haven't been able to drive the car. Also, when it happened while driving i almost lost control while turning.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. He restarted the vehicle at a local gas station to resume normal vehicle operation . The dealer was contacted , but he has not received a response.the failure mileage was 60000. The current mileage was 62000.updated 12/07/09 the consumer stated he was charged $200 to fix the problem with the ateering. Updated 12/09/09.
Car flashes power steering and then the traction control light come on. They car shifts really hard and lunges forward when you are putting on the brakes and the speed needle jumps up and down. When you turn the car offand back on it stops doing it.
When maneuvering the vehicle my steering wheel seizes up over and over again while making a turn.consequently it must be turned hard to overcome this resistance.often this causes the driver to over steer.it does this repeatedly even when going through the same turn.correcting the over steer is also plagued by these same spots of hard resistance.if you turn the steering wheel while the car is not moving you can feel the same problem.had the front end of the car inspected and those components are in good shape.you can hear a sound coming from the steering column when resistance is felt.the car had safety recall # 10023 repair done on 6/14/2010 at dutch chevrolet in belfast, maine(repair order 25485).i called chevy and they said that the recall repair was warranted for 12 months or miles which ever came first.i have an appointment today 5/1/12 to have it looked at by the same dealer.the representative from chevy said they will follow up on this however they did not offer to cover the cost of the repair.bad enough that the problem is chronic, a real safety concern, but worse yet chevy won't even take responsibility for a lifetime warranty on a recall repair.this is unconscionable. The consumer stated he went to the local dealer to have the steering problem diagnosed. It turned out the problem was not directly related to the original repair of the electric steering assist unit after all. Rather, the intermediate steering shaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The charge was slightly under $250. After discussing the problem with the warranty division, the consumer was given a discount of $150.00.the consumer no longer wished to pursue his complaint. Updated ivoq 06/15/12
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the tachometer gauges would fluctuate whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,550.
My daughter has a 2005 chevy cobalt, the issue is the "power steering" indicator comes up and the vehicle becomes impossible to control.she has to pull over and turns off the car and restart it then the issue is resolved "this happens numerous times a day".this seems to be a serious design flaw as it looks like gm has moved away from the reliable hydraulic system to and electronic system.along with the design flaw this is a serious safety issue as the vehicle becomes impossible to steer properly.not sure what it is going to take to resolve this, but hopefully not the death or deaths of someone.
I was driving my mother's 2005 chevy cobalt in phoenix, az on the 101 freeway.while driving at approximately 60 miles per hour the power steering discontinued to function.i am an experienced driver and was able to react to the failure. The following week the car went to kempton's chevrolet dealership, the entire steering unit needed replacement.luckily we have a relative who works for gm and was aware of the problem with the cobalts.gm helped with the repair cost, however my mother still had to pay $500.my mother is retired and living on a fixed income.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. Whenever the contact turns the vehicle in any direction she noticed that the steering wheel will began to jurk forward, the contact also noticed at the same time the ignition will not allow the key to be removed and that the power locks will lock and unlock on their own.the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 50665.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and my power steering has been out for about 8 months. I've started seeing articles concerning the power steering and thought i should report my car.
After having been repaired several times under the power steering recall, the problems have become worse.the car stalls, lights flicker, the low fuel message will flash despite there being gas in the car, the power steering is completely inoperable, the speedometer rests on zero at all times, various warning lights are always illuminated and the car struggles to get out of second gear (it is an automatic.)the dealership service center gave diagnostic codes indicating possible issues with the body control module and electronic control module and stated that it wasn't covered under the recall, but that the power steering motor had again gone out, but they would not fix it.the car has stalled numerous times on -ramps to highways and in intersections and has become too dangerous to drive, but chevrolet has refused to acknowledge the problem and only technical service bulletins exist, though they will now acknowledge them when asked, as though the problem is not a dangerous one.the entire electrical system of the car is faulty and should be recalled as it is a major safety concern.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the electronic control module was being repaired at an expense of $1100.00. He was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vehicle identification was unavailable. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage 74,020. Updated 10/29/09. *ljupdated 10/29/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving a span of 45 miles, the electronic power steering failed at least 15 times. He had to utilize extreme force to navigate the vehicle. The failure would occur intermittently. On a separate occasion, while attempting to pull out of a parking space, the steering failed three times. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The current was 93,500.
My son was driving his 2005 chevy cobalt (less than 25000 miles) at 55 mph when the power steering warning light alerted him of the power system failure.he was able to safely stop the vehicle.the day after the event, the vehicle was taken to keddie chevrolet for evaluation.a day later they replaced the power steering motor to the tune of $302.10. Guess who ended up paying the bill?us.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the vehicle was previously repaired for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000, steering electric power assist system.while driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel locked and she could no longer control the steering wheel.the vehicle was pulled over then towed to an authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.
The power steering motor on my 2005 cobalt failed for the first time in december, 2010.now, in october, 2011 i have had the power steering motor replaced as per the chevrolet recall.five days after the replacement of the motor, the exact same issues have returned.the car stutters at any speed, the power steering fails completely making the car nearly impossible to steer and the car has stalled at least half a dozen times so far.chevrolet knows about this problem, but it is clear that the recall of the power steering motor alone does not fix the problem.the entire power steering mechanism seems to be at fault and it seems that chevrolet will only cover the cheapest part of this fix.chevrolet expects its customers to pay for their mistake and not only is this mistake an inconvenience it is a huge safety concern.my vehicle has stalled on an on-ramp, in traffic and once in an intersection.chevrolet must be held accountable for this huge safety concern and fix the problem at its root.
In march of 2006 i was driving about 40 mph & the check engine light came on. As soon as the check engine light came on the power steering locked up. There was a clicking noise that came from the shifter (where you put it in park, reverse, drive). The car started to jerk forward at random & the brakes did not work. I pulled over as soon as i could & turned off the car. After letting it sit for about 30 minutes i turned the car back on & it had reset itself. I called the dealership and brought the car to them immediately. They kept the car for 3 weeks & were unable to get the car to act up while on the diagnostic test. They said that there was nothing that they could do. I had numerous episodes over the next 6 months including multiple times when i was driving between 60-70 miles on the freeway. They could never get it to act up doing the diagnostic testing. I took it to another dealership. They contacted gmac; the dealership agreed to fix the computer system. They told me that they were going to replace one of the computers that they thought was causing the problem and & just write it off since by this point the mileage was at 31,000 but the problem started when the mileage was at around 10,000. When i got the car back it was october 2006. I did not have anymore problems until november 2009. I turned on my vehicle & it did the whole thing again. I turned my vehicle off & called a dealership. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership & they kept it for a month and a half. While they had it i was calling gmac to try & get while they had it i was calling gmac since the mileage was at 94,000. While talking to the service manager at frank parra dealership & gmac the computer was never replaced; only reloaded. To this day the problem has not been fixed & it still happens at random. It has also started to have problems with the locks. They lock at random & trap me in the car or will not let me in. There is a definite electronic issue!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 10v073000 (steering), the power steering failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light intermittently illuminated and the vehicle loss power steering. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure and current mileages were63,000.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt went out while i was driving, luckily it didn't result in an accident. I could have just as easily been in an accident due to the fact i couldn't turn my wheel at all. I took the cobalt to a shop, and it turns out it was the motor. Apparently this happens to a ton of chevy cobalts all the time. This is sooo dangerous! also, occasionally my driver side door won't open from the inside or outside. This could be a huge safety risk if i needed to get out of my vehicle in a hurry.
At 53,000 miles my 2005 chevrolet cobalt experienced a severe power steering loss.while driving 65 miles per hour, my steering froze to the point of very little control of my vehicle.i could barely get it pulled over to the side of the road.i turned off the ignition, sat for a few minutes, then re-started my car.no problem.i began driving again and after going less than a mile, the same incident happened.no steering!i immediately drove my car to my dealer.they had to replace the steering column and assist motor...to the tune of $848.13!!needless to say, this is something i could ill afford.after doing some research on this problem, i realized that numerous cobalt owners had the same problem!it was even mentioned in the 02/02/2010 issue of usa today.i believe that chevrolet should do the right thing and recall these vehicles now!why do they wait for someone to be killed or maimed because of their faulty workmanship?!no wonder american automakers are going to be a thing of history in the near future.at least toyota stepped up to the plate and is doing the right thing for their customers.updated 06/05/14
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the power steering intermittantly goes out.this has been going on for about a year and i have taken it back to the dealer twice, but they have been unable to fix it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that on three occasions, she lost the power steering and could not control the vehicle. She first noticed the failure in july 2009. She had to coast to the side of the road, turn the vehicle off and then restart the vehicle. Once restarting, the problem seemed to correct itself. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealership and had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 74,000. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel she heard a thumping sound. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 38000. Updated 11/06/09 updated 11/06/09.
After having gm replace my power steering motor in march 2013, the power steering failed again as i was driving on the freeway. Luckily i managed to maintain control of the vehicle and drive to safety. Dealership then diagnosed the problem as being the transmission control module, costing me $607 to fix. A year and 6 months later, my power steering is failing yet again. I call the dealership and they say i can drive it into the dealership as soon as possible. It seems the chevrolet does not understand that this problem has killed people. After expressing my concern for my personal safety (as well as others on the road) the dealership said i could get it towed at my own expense. I'm sorry, this is the second time general motors will "attempt" to fix my cars problem and it is at my expense? i beg the national highway traffic administration to have gm take these vehicles off the road and compensate owners. I am truly afraid for my safety every time i get into my car. Had i been able to afford a new one, i would have - but not everyone has that privilege. Please, too many people have already lost their lives.
Power steering failure while i was on a curve going at a high speed. The steering wheel locked up and i was unable to resume driving. Something has to be done about this or someone is going to bekilled! it is not the first time this has happened.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased brand new. She stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would fail intermittently and it became extremely difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact shut the vehicle off for a few moments and restarted to reset the power steering. The failure progressed to the point where once the power steering failed; it would not reset when the engine was shut off and restarted. On a separate occasion, while traveling at speeds of less than 65 mph, the vehicle began shaking violently. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer could not duplicate the failure and there were no related recalls. No repairs were made to the vehicle, to date. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were under 58,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving various speeds, the power steering shuts off.as a result, the vehicle becomes unmanageable to turn and uncontrollable.in order for the vehicle to reset itself, the contact must shut off the vehicle and wait a few minutes for it to restart.occasionally, this process must be repeated several times.he had to tow the vehicle to his residence after the most recent failure.the contact took his vehicle to the dealer on april 13, 2009.the failure mileage was 52,500.
We purchased a used 2005 cobalt and have had this issue with the power steering going out on numerous occasions.each time the car was taken in they would say they couldn't find the problem and would return the car to us unrepaired as it would do the same thing again and again and on one occasion it almost resulted in a severe accident while my wife and daughter were turning through an intersection and the steering went out.thank god the other drivers were alert and a near and possibly fatal accident was avoided.they tell us it can be fixed but now that it's out of factory and somehow even extended warranty they had us purchase that was supposed to last until we paid it off have expired they want us to now pay for the repairs and even $100 to even look at the car.we got a report that this car had issues from day one and were never told but received it later from gm indicating the car had a some problems and was sold to our dealership at a gm auction.we feel stuck with this car and trusting in god each day that the problem won't occur and cause loss of life to anyone.please make gm recall and repair these cobalts so that loss of life or limb isn't a result at anytime. This occurs quit often and should be addressed.
Power steering lost when stationary and in motion
Power steering failed suddenly while driving the vehicle.the first warning sign was approximately 2 beeps from the dash followed by the words "power steering" on the driver information display.power steering failure resulted in a significant increase in force to steer the vehicle especially at low speeds.the failure occurred at a slow rate of speed while traveling straight.this particular failure resulted in no loss of control, however, it easily could have should i have been trying to maneuver the vehicle in traffic.after shutting the vehicle off and immediately starting it again, the power steering worked as expected.this was repeated several times after power steering failure and every time the vehicle was shut off and restarted, the power steering would work as expected.the vehicle is currently at the dealer being repaired.i was told the failure was in the power steering motor and the power steering control module.i have asked for the old parts back.
My daughter bought a 2005 chevy cobalt from a dealer.the vehicle had less than 45k miles when the electronic power steering would suddenly turn off without warning making it extremely difficult to drive.it has gotten progressively worse.research shows that this is a recurring problem with this model as safety is an issue.chevy will do nothing as there is not recall at this time.why do we go after foreign car manufacturers and do nothing to american companies?it would cost between 1500 and 2k to repair.
Power steering suddenly went out; have read online about this happening to hundreds of other chevrolet cobalt owners.
Power steering light comes on.then the power steering go out. This seems to happen more often when the temperature outside is hot.
Every time i drive my 2005 chevy cobalt, before i can get rollinggood, the power steering fails.this makes turns difficult and dangerous.we have contacted our local dealer numerous times for repairs but are told we would have to pay over $1,000 out of pocket to get the steering column replaced.this is crazy!!!this is a major, major safety concern.we will never buy another chevy, the car is dangerous and the customer service is horrible.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the steering locked up under normal road conditions.there was no warning prior to the failure.the nature of the failure was gradual worsening. Updated 12/18/06.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the power steering will fail. She has to restart the vehicle to reset the error code.the dealer has not been contacted. The failure mileage 50,000. The vin number was unavailable.
After stopping at a light, i proceeded into the intersection and the car just turned off, locking the steering and would not restart.i coasted over the lanes of traffic and attempted to restart the car three times.eventually i was able to restart it.
Had no issues all day until all of sudden we were leaving a parking lot. I'm at the stop sign when i went to press the gas to go, i hear a chime - no indication lights come on- car acts like it's going to stall (it doesn't), steering is very hard and a clicking noise is coming from the gear shift area. Do not feel safe driving it all, although it's movable but very rough/bogging out. Recently had the ignition recall recently, had a few issues pop up since then but nothing as serious as this. Had to get it towed to my mechanic, he replaced a few sensors, but clicking noise still remains and is undriveable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate and the steering wheel would seize while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the electronic power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.updated 10/04/11 the consumer referenced recall # 10v073000. Updated 11/02/11
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving various speeds, the power steering fails and cannot be maneuvered.the contact stated that the steering has failed while driving to her residence, which is located on a curved road.the gm manufacturer advised her to get the vehicle diagnosed and to call them back with the results.the contact has been trying to reach the gm representative, but he is refusing to take her call.the failure mileage was 49,000.
I purchased a 2005 cobalt ls for my son to drive to and from work and school, the car hand approx. 54,000miles on it, 2 months later my son informed me that the power steering light came on while driving and the car became hard to control, he pulled over and stopped the car and restarted it after being unable to find any obvious damage and the light went out and the steering returned. This continued to go on to the present day. We are able to pay the $1500.00 the dealer wants to replace the entire steering column. Sometimes we can stop the car and restart it and the steering returns, you never know when and how long the steering will stay out for. I have also contacted chevrolet to see anything is being done to repair this, (no).
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and every time i drive it no matter how far at some point in that trip the power steering will cut off. At one point i had the radio on i did not realize the power steering had cut off and happened to be going around a really tight turn luckily i realized what had happened and was able to keep control of the car but if i hadn't there would have been serious consequences as that road is wooded area the last thing i would like to hit is a tree. Also in bad weather this could be seriously dangerous, if your power steering turns off and you need to maneuver quickly odds are you are not going to be able to. I drive 25 miles to work and back every day. When i get home and pull my car in the driveway its all i can do to pull it in the drive way my shoulder hurts from steering the car with no power steering many time i leave the wheels turned in the drive way because i do not have the strength to make them straight. What if a older person was driving this car do you think that they would be able to steer a car with no power steering? have any one there or at gm tried to drive a car with no powersteering?? because they can most certainly come drive mine and maybe then they might think that this deserves a recall? or if their families or children were driving this car would it warrant a recall? it doesn't matter because no one has died yet! is that really what it takes for them to correct something so serious??
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently and as a result, several warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) yet the failure recurred one year later. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 154,000 and the failure mileage was 101,445.
There were no events leading to the failure of the power steering system. I was driving the car under my everyday commute and the power steering system went out and the message center flashed power steering. Since the initial failure there has been no power steering in my vehicle. The system appears to function properly until driving begins and then the steering system shuts down and leaves me with just a rack and pinion system to operate with.
Air bag light is on continuously and now the power steering light goes on and you loose steering as you are driving. The air bag light was fixed 1 time by dealer and now it is on again and they say they will not fix it because it has been tampered with but they are the only one's to work on it i have my repair invoice. The power steering light just started coming on and now you loose steering as soon as it goes on. It almost caused an accident the first time it happened because i was going around a curve and a car was coming the other way and i lost my steering. Luckily i didn't hit the other car but i think this is a major safety hazard.
Electric power steering failure while driving.
Power steering warning light goes and on off. Sometimes lose power steering during driving. When car is turned off and re-started problem goes away.
Power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt went out while driving 45 mph on a highway. No injuries occurred. Power steering returned when i drove car to mechanic shop, but went out again as mechanic was test-driving. Had to have power steering column replaced at a cost of about $980. Mechanic informed me at the time that this was a common problem with cobalts, but it had not become an official recall or concern yet.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 55 mph, the power steering light blinked off and on.the steering then became very stiff when attempting to maneuver the wheel.the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to his destination.there were no warnings prior to the failure.the contact called the dealer and was informed to shut off the vehicle and allow the computer system to reset, and then restart the vehicle.the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure and advised him to bring the vehicle in for further inspection.the contact has continued to experience failure with the power steering and the vehicle shutting off.the failure is not correcting itself by the computer resetting.the contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to a local repair shop for further inspection.he also plans on notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 129,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Power steering went out on vehicle while not even driving.upon research the problem is very common.i am extremely thankful that it did not happen to my wife as she was driving.the car was parked in front of the house while i was getting things out of the trunk, and it started beeping saying power steering.the next time we went to drive the car it had none, and when started never said anything was wrong, at all!
Was driving when the steering locked up as i was starting around a small curve in the road.could not steer and went off the road into a yard and struck a tree.insurance company totaled vehicle.
After picking up the children i take care of, i took them home as usual. To my surprise, as i turn onto their street in a residential neighborhood, my power steering went out. I was turning slightly right at approximately 5-10 mph and the light on my instrument panel indicated "power steering." i put the car in park, wait a few minutes, put it in drive again, and still no power steering. I turned the car off and when i turned it back on again, things were back to normal. As i leave work, power steering is back to working, until i merge onto the highway and my power steering goes out in the middle of the freeway entry way. I managed to hold my car steady to get to the emergency lane, but to do so i had to cross another lane of traffic. The instrument panel again indicated "power steering." i turned the car off, back on again and it was normal. Driving a vehicle and having no indication that the power steering is out,until it's too late, is unacceptable. Gm is aware of this problem, and yet they do nothing about it, and that is also unacceptable.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions.a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driverpulled over to the side of the road.the steering wheel required greater effort to turn.the engine was turned off and restarted.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the failure occurred intermittent. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 188,000.updated 02/03/10 updated 02/11/10.
The power steering goes out at least once a day.you will be just going down the road and all of a sudden it goes out.if you turn the car off it will comeback, but it makes it hard to steer and control the vehicle when it does go out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph, the warning light illuminated, within seconds there was no power steering and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The contact turned the engine off which allowed the vehicle to reset itself; however, it failed again. The dealer is currently diagnosing the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
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.
My 2005 chevy cobalt powersteering comes across my dash. Steering rough andwhole car jerks like the transmission is jumping out of the car. Dangerous for consumer who put their faith in the american brand gm, rather than buying foreign. And gm want stand up and admit bad design and fix the problem for their consumers. As soon as we buy foreign they yell we are sending american jobs cross seas.as tax payers we bailed your company out bail us out with your defective design without costing us 2000.00.
I have 2005 chevrolet cobalt ss/sc that i bought new in may 2005. About 3 weeks ago the power steering started to malfunction. The car had approximately 29,000 miles on it at that time -it now has approximately 30,600 miles. The power steering stops working - the warning system chimes and a message "power steering" is displayed on the computer display. When this happens the car is hard to steer and control. What began as infrequent and intermittent problem has become a problem that occurs each the car is driven now, occurring within minutes if not seconds each time the car is driven. I deal with this problem by pulling over, turning the car off for a short time and restarting thecar. I do this because the power steering is reset each time the car is turned off and restarted. The power steering then begins to function again only to fail again after a short time. I took it a dealer on 12/03/2009 and the service department found a possible poor connection at the pscm and motor. Dielectric grease was applied to the connections and reconnected. There is technical service bulletin (070232007b) for this problem.
Events leading up to complaint of '05 chevrolet cobalt steering problems:the cobalt was under warranty & gm road side assistance was call for each failures.3times the power steering went out. After the first 2 failures there was not any change in the sensitivity of the steering. 12/2/07 failure #1 @ i-75 near adeldriver was able to drive the car to the next exit (exit 39). Gm sent the car to prince automotive in valdosta, ga for repair. Prince auto. Replaced the steering column.12/14 the car was driven from s. Ga to atl. 12/24 failure #2 @ gahwy 141 in duluth.gm sent the car to bill heard chevrolet in kennesaw, ga (where car was purchase new) for repair.12/26 bill heard determined the problem was in the communication between the computer & steering column.12/31 failure #3 @ camp creek pkwy & fulton ind.gm sent the car back to bill heard for repair. Bill heard replaced the steering column with a different steering column. Service tech @ bill heard said there was an issue with the original manufacture of the steering column, gm has a new vendor.prince auto. Had replaced the column with one from the original manufacture.bill heard replaced the steering column with one from the new manufacture.1/8-9/08 during daily commute to work noticed more sensitivity of the steering.the car was more sensitive when driving through a curve in the road or over bumps and/or potholes.1/19 car returned to driver in s. Ga.,she noticed a more sensitive steering response during her around town driving. 2/1/08 ga hwy 221:driver swerved right to miss something in the road; car went off onto the right shoulder.when corrective action was taken, the cobalt went into a spin hitting an on coming vehicle.the cobalt's front airbags were deployed, front doors, jammed; the cobalt driver & passenger escaped through the driver side window, the car was engulfed in flames within 3 minutes from impact.the other driver vehicle died in the accident.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was being driven by another person. The driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled over and the driver was ejected from the vehicle, where she was run over by other passing vehicles and fatally injured. The vehicle then caught on fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. In april 2010, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and believed that the power steering failure caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and removed the black box for investigation. However, the manufacturer had not notified the contact of any outcome of the investigation. The current and failure mileage was 50,000. The vin was unavailable.
2005 chevy. Cobalt electric power steering unit in steering column failed while driving.this failure occurred at 40,222 miles and happened about 15x .absolutely no steering was possible, and this happened in traffic, once the vehicle was turned off i had steering again, then within seconds i would get the message power steering and the steering would be gone again.the cost to repair was $849.00 and only gm has the part.from the information on the internet, this is a defect with the part, and gm has known about it since fall of 2005.the shop manager at hudiburg chevy. Was not aware of any problems but when he asked his ticket writer, he acknowledged he has seen alot of this problem with this model vehicle.
Takata recall while i am driving my power steering light comes on and my car will lose power steering. My gear shift starts making a clicking noise, when i press on gas when it goes to change gears it jumps into the next gear, when i try to stop it won't let me the engine feels like it is trying to go faster when i'm trying to stop. I have had fhe car for about 2 years and it's a ongoing problem.
I had left my driveway and started heading down the road when my powersteering shutdown. Turn the car off and start it again and i have powersteering for a short time. Now it does it at least once a day. Waiting for gm to come up with a fix before i see a mechanic. Hard to steer but still drivable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost power steering assist which caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Rodgers auto group located at (2720 s. Michigan ave chicago, il) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/05/14*ljthe consumer stated it felt as if the steering was failing. The consumer was not notified of the steering recall, but planned to have the steering inspected prior to the crash.
Power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt (67,000 miles) keeps failing, without warning.this makes for a dangerous situation, especially on the curvy, rural roads i drive.i can hardly imagine what would happen on a highway.i understand this is a common problem with these cars and several similar models.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving, the contact stated that the power steering would fail sporadically, making it difficult to control the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that she needed to add power steering fluid to the vehicle.no repairs were performed.the current and failure mileage was 119,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt that i bought new in 05.at about 50k miles, the power steering would occasionally stop working and the car was incredibly hard to steer.this happened randomly, sometimes driving straight, sometimes turning.i had a few near collisions when it failed mid-turn.after finding out the replacement part was close to $1000 from chevy, i found a suitable donor car and salvaged the electric power steering unit.i swapped it out and have had no problems in the 15k miles since.i still have the failed power steering unit available for inspection.
I own a chevy cobalt 2005. While driving the power steering light comes on and then the steering locks. I almost crashed, thank god there was no cars behind me. This is happening frequently now. I don't have a guarantee anymore. I took the car to a mechanic he said that it is a accident waiting to happen. He has never seen anything like that in his 20 years of experience being a mechanic. Now everytime i start my car the light comes on and the steering wheel becomes so hard to turn or control.i went on this website and there are so many people who have this problem. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh/p6 i only have 57000 miles on my car.please help!!!!
Power steering cuts out while operating vehicle extreme safety hazard if in the middle of a turn.happens at warmer temperatures, can be reset by turning off and re-starting vehicle. Problem re-occurs at random.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt stopped working resulting in me not being able to steer my car safely, also at times locking in one fixed position. I called chevrolet and was told there was no recall for the power steering and so i took my car to lannon chevrolet and had the power steering fixed at my own expense costing $1090. In march chevrolet announce a voluntary recall for the 2005 chevy cobalt, but has not made the recall official and will not reimburse me.
The power steering on my daughter's 2005 chevrolet cobalt went out on december 21, 2009. We called chevrolet and complained about the power steering motor lasting only 65,000 miles. They said they wouldn't do anything about it. So we spent $250 to have the motor replaced. Now we find out in march they are recalling this vehicle for faulty power steering motors on 2005 to 2010 models. They had to know there was a problem in december. Smells very fishy. My concerns are: is this a new and improved motor that was put in or an old defective model and we will be reimbursed the money we spent for something they have now recalled the vehicle for? any suggestions?
On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx]21 yrs. Old was killed in a car accident. We received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevycobaltforpower steering failure.the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. I knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure. It was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representativesto thecopartsscrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident.a photographer, an accident reconstruction and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. We went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. All the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting [xxx] on to the highway where she was run over.we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. The cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery.atthecoparts scrap yard in duryea,myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told thestory of an extremelyviolent wreck.i was told by [xxx]that i would know the results from the black box data the next day.when i tried to contact gm through [xxx], miss pricethat they would not communicate with our family. Gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective.this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Power steering went out on my 2005 chevy cobalt while driving.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt.when attempting to enter a parking garage the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then thepower steering failed.she was able to restart the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. She was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the current and the failure mileages were 130,000.
Tcm module, power steering and odometer not working properly
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that both the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was also a complete loss of power steering and the transmission began to down shift independently. The contact was able to continue to drive with excessive force being applied to the steering wheel. The failures would recur sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). The failure recurred one year after the recall remedy was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unavailable.
On 9/3/08 my husband and i were driving our 2005 chevy cobalt with 45,700 miles on it going 35 mph, we came to a curve in the road and the warning light in our car went off and it read, "power steering", we then lost all power steering. My husband veered off the road because it was hard to steer, we then turned the car off hoping it would clear the error. We started the car and it then drove fine. When we got to where we were going we decided to check the power steering fluid but couldn't find where it was. We looked in our owner's manual and it stated that it was electrical and there was no fluid. The next day on the interstate at 60 mph driving to work the warning light went off and it read, "power steering", my husband maintained control and it never regained power steering. From that incident on every time we drove it kept happening and we would never regain power steering until we turned the car off and restarted it. First thing monday morning 9/8/08 we took it to the dealership. They told us there was an internal fault in the steering column motor and they needed to replace the electronic column. I asked if there had been a recall because i found hundreds of incidents with the same problem with our same vehicle, make and year on the internet. The dealership claimed this is the first they had heard of. I told the dealership that when they replaced my motor i wanted the faulty one back. They got an attitude quickly and told me that i couldn't have the old part because it was under gm warranty. I then asked if that's the case then why do i have to pay for this new part because my old one is obviously faulty. They told me it was part of gm policy and i could not have the old part. After that it made us very suspicious as to why they wouldn't let us take the old part. I told them this was a safety issue endangering people's lives that needed to be addressed. I contacted the gm corporate office and they gave me the same spill that they haven't heard of this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph and making a right turn the power steering locked which forced her to turn on her hazard lights, drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off . She was able to continue driving normally after 5 minutes. There were no warning lights on the instrument control panel. The dealer was not contacted. A local mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The failure recurred on two occasions. The failure mileage was 60000 and the current mileage was 61000.
For the past 2-3 months my 2005 chevy cobalt loses it's power steering going over a small bump in the road (an uneven surface).if the car is restarted the power steering comes back until the next bump in the road.i've taken my complaint to chevrolet and all they have done is told me to make an appointment with their mechanic.i've noticed that there are several chevy cobalt owners that are experiencing the same problem as me.i was also told that the whole power steering mechanism needed to be replaced for the problem to go away.i have also been told by mechanic friends of mine that, given time, the whole power steering could seize on me and i would have no way to avoid an accident.i have been pulled over by local pd because they thought i was drunk because i couldn't stay in my lane on a turn.i can't afford to be drunk because i'm a bus driver and i would get fired if i ever was drunk.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, there was a loss of power steering and the warning indicator illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering fails sporadically at any speed.the dealer stated that she would have to pay $700 for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 82,000.
In 2008, my 2005 chevy cobalt would loose the power steering at random.the only way to correct this was to turn the ignition off and restart the car.this happens everytime the car is driven and it only has approx 45,000 miles on it now.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. In the summer of 2008 the power steering began failing. I would drive and for no apparent reason the power steering would cut out and steering would become incredibly difficult, making a turn was near impossible. I took the cobalt to serpentini chevrolet (in strongsville, oh) and they said that the steering column needed replaced. My car was no longer covered by warranty so i paid for the repair out of pocket ($1100). I have a copy of the service invoice to verify the information i am reporting.
Chev 2005 cobalt 63000 mile on the clock, i purchased the car in december 2008 . In jan 2010 i was driving on a highway at 50 miles an hour when a chime sounded and the console flashed power steering . I did not feel much difference in the car at that time . This next happened 2 days later. It seemed that turning the car offwould rectify the problem.with in the month, the car was experiencing the problem on each drive i took with in the first 15 min. I had a problem while in the school car park that it failed and i lost all control i was able to stop the car with the brakes. Almost hitting a small child and the car mounting the curb as i was unable to turn the wheels.i contacted gm in late february when the incident happened and was told the problem is not something they are aware of and that maybe a patch on ice caused the loss of control. It was the following day that while driving on the highway at 50 miles an hour the chime sounded and the console flashed power steering . The car lost all power. It did not stall or run out of gas it quick working . I was unable to get the car to restart. I was lucky that i was in the right hand lane of traffic and was able to pull over to the hard shoulder. The car would not start for over an hour . When the car started i returned home . I had a mechanic look over the vehicle while it was working and no problem other than the failure of the power steering could be found . The car has lost all power and shut down with in 5 mins of the car running . The car will not start . It will be days before the start. It now when it starts,the chime sounds and flash power steering flashes and the car shuts down . This is an unsafe car . The problem is serious and life threatening . To think i could have taken the life of a child if the car had not stopped when it did . The car is sat in the garage i am not able to drive .
2005 chevy cobalt power steering stops working at random times..if you are driving and the power steering stops you need to pull over and restart the car.the problem goes away then resurfaces down the road.this vehicle has 82k miles.not so great with a handicapped wife and two kids.
'05 cobalt:failure of electric power steering while driving.condition will clear by turning car off then restarting, but fails again while driving.this appears to be a common problem with cobalts, but gm won't issue a recall.please don't wait for this to become an accident!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was traveling between 55-70 mph when the steering wheel and column began to shake abnormally.the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and any repairs would be at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileage was 92,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to steering column problems.the consumer stated his son was driving the vehicle, when the power steering failed. The steering column was replaced twice.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed. The failure has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 48,000. The current mileage was 50,597.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The power steering intermittently goes out causing the steering to be almost impossible. I am sure you realize what a serious problem this is. I have found that this is a defect from the factory but that gm refused to make it a recall item. I feel that gm should haveto fix the defect at no charge to us owners. 8tr
Electronic power steering fails without notice.must restart car to reset. Needs the electronic power steering motor replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving, she lost power steering capabilities making it extremely difficult to turn on two different occasions. The power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and then the power steering would fail. She turned the vehicle off and re-started it; the problem seemed to correct itself after she re-started it. She took the vehicle to a repair shop and was told that they could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. She called the dealership and was informed that there was no recall for the problem. She had not called the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint.the current mileage is 94,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 93,000.updated 03/04/10re-mailed 04/20/2010added vin. Updated 04/29/10/ updated 5/6/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to pull away from a stop light at 5 mph, the engine suddenly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle but the power steering would not function. Each time the vehicle was restarted, the power steering would stop working once the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering was defective. The dealer repaired the problem and the contact had not noticed any failures since. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The current mileage was approximately 76,600.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt i think i got the car in like february of 2007 i'm not sure on the dates but i say a little bit after i had got it like about 6 or 7 mouths after i had bought the car it stated to do what it wanted to do like the power steering would lock up on me on a turn or when i would turn the wheel really sharp. My sister was driving the car and she was like you need to get this fixed before you have a wreck or something bad happens. I'm like i cant get it fixed the warranty has ran out on the car.then i would turn the car off and turn it back on and it would work fine. Then on one occasion me and my 2 friends was going shopping and i let her drive my car and we was in the middle of the intersection when she adjusted the steering wheel and the car shut completely off on us while going down the intersection cars were everywhere around us. All the gauges went down all the light went off everything just cut off and shut down so we let it coast to the gas station that was on our right we could not do anything the steering wheel was hard so it took 2 of us to turn it. I think that something in the electrical system has a short in it or is felling because my lights when i put it in gear or out of gear the light dim on me and then my power locks don't work so i cant lock my car any time i want to. The locks sometimes you can hear them going up and down in the car. My car got broken into the other night and i have a police report for that because my locks did don't work there for somebody got in my car and stole something from me. If my locks would not keep going up and down then i could keep my car locked. But about a month ago my light on my gear shift just quit working. I have to like tap on it or put the gear shift up in park then back down to drive for it to come on and then it will go right back off. Then i have to change headlight and bulbs around my car every other day cause they just go out. But it has to be electrical cause they short out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel jerked in a left and right motion. The vehicle loss control and crashed into a guard rail. There was no injury. The police was not called to the scene.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The current and failure mileages were 2,500.
I have a problem that i would like to issue that has to do with safety. I bought a 2005 chevy cobalt back in july of 05. The power steering on the cobalt's is an eps system (electrical power steering). The power steering has been going off and on when i am driving (i have only 68,000 miles). It started on friday when i was driving into town it went out and i had to pull over, turn the car off then back on. After doing this the car was fine then a few minutes later the power steering went off again! ever since then the power steering has been going out, even on the highway going 55 it goes out which causes it to be very hard to turn or steer my car. I went on the internet and looked up 'issues with power steering on 2005 chevy cobalt's' and i came across hundreds of complaints about the power steering going out on people that own a cobalt or a malibu which also has a eps system. I'm not sure why gm has not recalled this issue when it is a safety issue! to fix this problem the part its self is $500 not including labor. As i did my research people have been paying about $1,200 to fix the eps system. I really think it is very irresponsible of gm to not have a recall on this part due to the hundreds of complaints i have seen! someone please help me on getting gm to wake up and see that when the power steering goes out while you're driving 55+mph on the highway its not easy nor safe for anyone in the car and that they need to do a recall to fix all of the problems on the eps system. I don't know what it will take for them to wake up and recall the part; maybe a death due to eps system failure is what they are waiting for. In that case they have no heart for their customers or appreciation. I also contacted gm customer service and they were not able to help me with anything but tell me i am going to have to pay for the problem to get fixed. I am also not sure if there has been any crash related incidents due to the eps system. Thank you! lp
Power steering failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The vehicle was restarted and the power steering returned to normal. The failure occurred on four occasions and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2011. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
The power steering on the 2005 and later cobalts quits either intermittently or continuously. In my case, the ps only works for 2/10 of a mile before quitting. After that point it is only manual drive. There are websites and blogs that are dedicated just to this problem including http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh.this site has 335 instances of this problem as of today. Gm has failed to step up and fix this. In fact, they insist that the entire steering column must be replaced. However, this site http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/cobalt/2005/steering/power_steering_failure.shtml shows that it is usually only one component but thatcomponent cannot be purchased separately. The entire column replacement runs from $800 to $2000 whereas the component alone has to be much cheaper and is actually simple to replace. I tried the remedy listed by wayne from zion il #318 on the first website listed here and while it didn't work for me, there was so much black powder coming out of it i couldn't believe it. No wonder it doesn't work! this part is basically sealed so it must be made in unclean conditions. I believe it is made in japan (one of the posts mentions it). I believe that power steering issues are a major defect and why nothing has been done by this organization or gm is beyond me. While it may be safe to drive in manual steering, having it change in the middle of a turn (as is reported in the posts) is not safe!another problem that seems to be related is the key not coming out of the ignition. I say related because most cars with the first issue seem to have the second issue too.lastly, these cars also have the a/c leak directly into the passenger compartment causing mold and mildew and therefore unsafe breathing conditions in the car. Check the posts, dealers "can't find anything wrong" with them.how do i force your organization to do something about this as i know i'm not the only one to complain?
Power steering goes completely out... Very dangerous.has gone out randomly over the last 2 weeks.very dangerous with my babies in the car!
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and the power steering goes in and out,if i turn it off it will work again for a couple minutes and then shut off again. I have read other reports on the internet and see thatthere are hundreds of other cobalts with power steering defects! this is a very serious and dangerous problem! its also very expensive to fix. My bill is over $900.00.
The contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the driver crashed into a concrete traffic barrier. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has had problems with the steering starting when the car was less than a year old. Had taken the car in to fix the emergency brake that had snapped and spoke to advisor about the steering problem but at that time it had occurred intermittently, they checked and found no problem at that time. Following another broken emergency brake (that still does not hold) i again explained the steering problem that was happening more frequently and at that time i was told that the repair would cost about 1200.00 and that there were no recalls or warranty left (car had 36,000). There is no explanation of why it happens, it can occur at any time and may remain out for days. There is no way to prevent it that i have found. While driving it will go out and it is almost impossible to turn the wheel, i have had to completely stop the car to avoid missing or not making a turn or avoid another car then while you're struggling to turn the wheel the steering has come back on and the car moves erratically. The cars gauges will stop working (almost like a surge) while the steering is out and i will have no speedometer. The car is driven, we have no choice at times but we try not to drive it because we cannot rely on the steering. We have not fixed the car because we cannot afford the repair.
There were no events that led up to this power steering just went out. A month before we had the key stuck in ignition problem. Paid $300 to get that fixed now it is back in the shop for power steering failure. I called gm about this and the rep said they had no other complaints about this issue. Are you kidding me?? i told him it was all over sites on the internet and he said i shouldn't pay any attention to that as gm has no power over what people reported on these sites and they should contact gm. He again tried to tell me that i was the only one reporting this problem!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The driver stated thatafter driving a long distance at approximately 45 mph the vehicle made a clanking noise and the steering wheel failed to operate normally. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Powersteering failure on 2005 chevy cobalt . Steering failed on several occasions on trip from chicago to newmiddletown ohio on dec. 20,2009 while my daughter was driving home for xmas break. It was late at night 11:30 p.m. And she had to stay overnight and get it repaired.
The power steering continues to fail while driving on a 2005 chevy cobalt, there have been many complaints about this vehicle and power steering. It is very unsafe to drive. There needs to be a recall of this component.
Car simply stalled on i 376 at highway speed. Car won't start unless ignition key is "jiggled".
I started driving my car and within ten minutes the wheel of my chevy cobalt 2005 was very hard to steer. And i could not turn and almost caused a accident. It was very stiff and very hard to turn. There was a blinking sign that stated power steering.this has been happening for three days now and i have visited a mechanic and he told us that he could not do anything about it. It has caused me many problems. I do not want to put myself in danger and it can cause life threatening problems.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a cracking noise was present coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,848.
I currently own a 2005 chevy cobalt, and up until now, i have been pretty satisfied.however, recently since i have hit over 60,000 miles, my power steering light comes on and then i lose control of the vehicle. The wheel is nearly impossible to turn.this has almost caused me to wreck on 4 different occasions.when i turn the car off and then back on, it goes away for awhile, but then always seems to lock back up again.you would think that the only thing you would need to do is add power steering fluid, but unfortunately this car doesn't have that, it is all electrical. I have done some research online and have noticed that i am not the only one with this problem.there are in fact hundreds, if not more with the same problem occurring.this is a very dangerous and costly problem($700-$1500), and of course i'm not covered under the warranty anymore, along with almost everyone else experiencing this problem.i just don't understand how headlights can be recalled, but something as serious as your steering not.this is a serious issue that should be addressed before someone loses their life over a faulty electric power steering problem.i have called a few dealerships in my area and every single one of them have said that there have been many cases exactly like mine, if they notice this defect, then why can't the people who make the decision to recall do something about it.
The power steering went out on the car while driving on the interstate and comes back when the car is cut off for a period of time. I found out that this is a problem on alot of the cobalts.
While driving under normal conditions, attempted to take a right hand turn at normal speeds when the power steering failed (locked up). Was able to navigate safely to side of road. Stopped and restarted the car and power steering operated fine. The problem re-occurred intermittently. Car was returned to dealer where the electronics system in the power steering was replaced.
Failure of power steering. I will be driving and my power steering will fail while i am driving down the road. This problem happens daily alomst everytime i drive. Happens more frequently after a u-turn or sharp turn and during hot days.
2005 chevy cobalt, 52000 miles, power steering goes out while driving at random times.must restart engine to get it to work.sometimes it stops every few minutes.please advise if there is a recall pertaining to this issue, as it couldeasily cause a crash.*tw
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel.the electronic power steering failed when attempting to make a turn and almost caused a crash.it took great effort for the contact to complete the turn.the current and failure mileages were 66,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately between 15-20 mph on normal road conditions. A chime sounded inside the vehicle; followed by thepower steering warning light indicator illumination. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation for a short period of five seconds. In addition, the front driver door caused an extremely intense electrical shock whenever accessing the door. The front driver side seat belt buckle failed to function. The failure occurrences were whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician refused to perform a diagnostic testing without a service charge. The vehicle has not been inspected for the failure or repaired at this time. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 61,882.
While traveling about 30-40 mph, lost control of car, could not steer, crashed through trees, car totaled.air bags did not deploy.
This scenario has happened numerous times:start engine, engage in driving after giving time for engine to idle down, begin to drive, all gauges go to 0 or blank out, power steering is lost, fuel gauge shows empty when driving with a full tank or less, rpm gauge states 0 when engine is still noticeably running, cid displays "pwr steering" indicating it is out. The only fix? turn off car, unplug battery terminal, wait 5 minutes, attach terminal, drive again. But the check engine light remains on for a day or two. This normally happens once a week and no dealers say there's a problem reading on my ecu/pcm. I'm so fed up with this. My car is a 2005 model and this has never been corrected.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the power steering failed without warning.immediately, the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off.the driver experienced extreme difficulty steering the vehicle, which resulted in greater effort to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the power steering unit.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 49,000 and current mileage was 50,000.
Recently, after hitting the 30,000 mile mark on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls, the power steering has been failing more and more frequently. I will be driving in a straight line or in a turn and either one will cause the failure to happen just the same. It has been failing more and more frequently, starting at about twice a week to now 4 to 5 times a day and makes driving incredibly dangerous. I refuse to take this car through any mountainous areas for fear of losing control and hurting my loved ones beside me. This absolutely needs to be dealt with immediately, for the safety of all drivers on the road, not just those in the cobalt. Please make this happen, as i've read many other complaints across many message boards describing the same exact problems with their chevy cobalts.stacy.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has experienced power steering failure at 72,000, this happens in less than 1 minute of driving the car, makes it very hard to turn left or right after coming to a full stop. This is very dangerous and could cause a serious accident.
I purchased my 2005 chevy cobalt, used in february 2006. In february of 2008 the electric power steering began to go out if you made several sharp turns (i.e. Parking garages.) after apprx. Six months the power steering began to go out sporadically while driving down the freeway. This problem continued throughout the year. In the past four months, the problem has escalated to the point that i cannot even drive 1/4 of a mile with out the power steering going out. When this happens, all you have to do in order to reset the steering is put the car in park and turn off the engine. Upon restarting the car the problem corrects itself, however; it goes out again immediately.
This is the 3rd time i have tried to get a response from nhtsa to remedy a ongoing problem with gm and the eps issues that has plagued all owners of cobalts-g5-g6-saturn ion-etc. But it is apparent gm is turning a blind eye to the problem. It is blaintently obvious when consumers do contact gm directly their reply is that they haven't heard of this problem. I can as well as others testify that all of the complaints on social media and forums are out there. So how can they say it is something they haven't heard of? there's too much money to be made off of repairs.
2005 cobalt, power steering goes out everytime it moves. The power steering in my car has been out for about 7 months now. I just read several other complaints of the exact same thing so it is nothing i have done and is common with the cobalts.gm takes no responsibility for this defect and has left the $1,000.00 repair up to the owners to pay out. This is a big safety issue, will it take someone being killed before this is addressed? it seems there should be someone out there forcing these manufactures to take responsibility for their products.
I have had problems with traction control light coming on and when it does the car won't shift properly (automatic), jumps and stutters and dies.also lose power steering.this has been happening off and on ever since i got the car 5+ years ago.i have had it back to the dealership i bought it at (dodge dealer) at least twice who took it to a chevy dealer and have had it to local chevy dealers multiple times and no one can capture any codes or fix it.now it thinks the key is in the ignition all the time and locks don't work properly even tho i had switch replaced on recall.searched internet and see many others have had this same problem and some said it was abs issue.why has there been no recall?
2005 chevy cobalt sudden power steering failure while driving on freeway in dallas, tx. There was no warning or problems prior to power steering going out, and we were in heavy traffic in an area with several curves in the road.this was very frightening and extremely dangerous. After turning vehicle off and back on, ps worked for a few minutes then went out again and continued like this for remainder of trip. There are many reports of this exact same issue from other cobalt owners on the internet forums.see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jhthis is an electrical issue and a design flaw in the cobalt. I was told by dealership service department that the steering column would most likely need to be replaced and was quoted repair cost ranging from $1000-$2000. My warranty has expired, and i cannot afford this at this time. Chevy needs to do something to fix this before there are injuries/deaths.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has been having some issues with a knocking sound while driving. Almost sounds as if something was loose and hitting something else is the only way i know to describe it. People who have drove in my car thought it was bad shocks or struts, but those have been checked and working fine. It makes the noise while driving, hitting normal bumps in the road, etc. I had a mechanic look at it and he replaced some lower arm bushings in the front end. But that did not fix the problem. He looked at a service bulletin and narrowed my problem down to two things. One being the electric motor in the steering column. This part was supposedly replaced by my local dealer when chevy put out a recall on it. The other part was the steering gear that turns the wheel. He said this couldcost up to $500 to replace and didn't want to take a chance and that not be it.i did not have the money to replace it any way. He said he did not see a safety issue driving the car as is for now. But i wanted to report the problem in case others with this vehicle are having the same issues so a recall can be done.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt, on march 1, 2010, y car's message center "dinged" and the message "power steering " was being displayed. The tachometer, and speedometer both started jumping up and down, that seemed to stop after a couple of seconds, my steering seemed a little stiffer but nothing really noticeable, a few minutes later, pulling up to a stop light it started jerking like someone was shifting gears hard in a standard, or like the clutch was popping. This is ridiculous, not to mention it scared me half to death, i drive 400 miles to my parents every weekend, and i transport my younger siblings all the time. This is dangerous! and needs to be fixed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 35 mph, when making a right or left turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The check engine light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving various speeds, the power steering activates and the steering wheel becomes difficult to turn.the failure has occurred three times.through online research, the contact discovered many consumers who were experiencing the same failure.the vehicle must be shut off and restarted in order to deactivate the power steering.the dealer stated that they will charge $109 just to diagnose the vehicle.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 85,156.
Complaint on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt power steering. It went out at the 75k mileage mark and does not work. It will reset when the car is turned off but immediately displays "power steering". It had caused me a few near misses.
When i turn the steering wheel i hear metal clunking kind of like a ball joint coming out.
I was driving my 2005 chevy cobalt through a winding mountain road and my electronic power steering went out and almost caused me to crash that could possibly cause injury or death of me or my daughter who was with me.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt in which the power steering will go out randomly. The first time it happen i was a couple of weeks ago , 01/28/2010, on the highway, and i almost crashed.i thought it might be a fluke, but it happens everytime i drive, and i am now forced not to drive it for obvious safety reasons.it is extremely dangerous and there is no reason for it to be happening at this point in the car's life. I have done research and found this is a very common problem for this model.
Out of the blue my boyfriend and i were on our way home in my 2005 chevy cobalt and we heard a ding and the power steering light came on in the car and we totally lost power steering. There was absolutely no warning what so ever. The car has been running great until this. Once i shut off the car and let it sit for awhile i will get the power steering back but within a day or 2 it happens again. This is very dangerous to be driving and lose the power steering with absolutely no warning. I haven't fixed the car yet so i'm not sure how much it is going to cost but i was told by the garage that they have to replace the entire steering column to fix it. I love my cobalt but i am very unhappy with the way this just failed and it happened 3,000 miles after my extended warranty expired. I've been reading that the same exact problem is happening to a lot of people who own cobalts.
While driving the vehicle the power steering light on the dic will come on and power steering will be lost. You can pull over to the side of the road and turn the engine off and back on and the problem will go away for 5 minutes, 5 hours or a day before occurring again. This has occurred intermittently for the last two weeks. The dealer has said the whole steering column must be replaced to repair the problem.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt keeps giving out. It becomes difficult for me to steer. I have to stop the car and wait about 30 minutes so that it can reset itself and after a few minutes of driving it gets hard again. I have small children in the vehicle and i am afraid that i may lose control and get into an accident.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt. The power steering frequently goes out while driving. The car needs to be turned off before the power returns. Very dangerous.
Chevy dealer replaced power steering assist, since the repair, issue has been recurring. Transmission slips and knocks the car forward, power steering error appears, tachometer and speedometer short out.
Power steering has gone out in chevy and im not the only one there is a whole site dedicated to this . It has nearly killed me , the steering wheel stops working all together and i have already replaced my power steering module. Please take the time to look at this site and it speaks for itself http://www.carcomplaints.com/chevrolet/cobalt/2005/steering/power_steering_failure.shtml.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 5 mph or higher, the steering wheel locks intermittently.in addition, the instrument panel lights illuminate and the power steering malfunctions.the failure also occurs when the steering wheel is turned to the left or right.the contact has not taken her vehicle to the dealer because she feels that she should not have to pay for the repair.the failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he attempted to make a right hand turn and the power steering failure light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000. Ap
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Electric power steering pump went out when my daughter was coming home from school she could control car on 2/2/09 we called gmac to see if there had been a recall of this part they said it had not so we called the car lot from we purchased the car and had to pay out of pocket to get the car fixed. I hate to think what would have happened if she had not remained calm when this happenedafter getting car fixed she was afraid to drive it for a while. I cannot believe that no one in this big company had no idea there was a problem with the power steering from reading the blogs in 2/09 there were complains then the company need to reimburse me for the money fixed to take care of the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
First experienced warning on display panel for power steering failure august 08.have had the car back to the dealer 4 times since that time.2nd time dealer replaced some wires.3rd time stated nothing was wrong with the car.have lost complete control of steering 3 times since first occurrence.yesterday dealer stated car was not fixable.being advised by gm to clear error codes and return car to owner.advised i contact bbb to pursue a claim.car is unsafe to drive.
While operating her 05 chevy cobalt, my wife lost power steering while exiting the interstate, causing her to run off the road and blow a tire.this has occurred on 4 other instances with this vehicle while i was operating it, causing me to replace the defective steering column at my own expense.this vehicle has 80,000 miles on it at the time of the part failure.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The power steering failed while i was traveling on the highway with my four year old daughter in the car. Thousands of other cobalt owners are experiencing this same problem with their vehicles. Chevy needs to be forced to recall these cars. They are unsafe and someone may die.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel lost power without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called the moss bros. Chevrolet dealer at 951-485-3500 (located at 12625 auto mall dr., moreno valley, ca 92555), but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
1. Taking a left turn, my car dashboard flashed a "power steering" warning and my power steering went out.2. The power steering goes out at least 2-3 times day making it very dangerous to drive.3. I will be taking the car to the dealership to be repaired. I've been told it could be the power steering motor or the steering column. I cannot afford to replace the column and if that is what is wrong i will be forced to continue to drive the vehicle in its current condition.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the gear failed to switch and the check engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Power steering failed and reset upon restart but failed again shortly thereafter, in a busy intersection.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 45 mph the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The failure was related to the body control module (bcm). The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction. The contact received a recall notification after the service repair was performed on the vehicle. The prior repair was not included in the reimbursement. The contact stated that the defect was related to computer failure. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 80,000.
I have been having an issue with my 2005 chevy cobalt. The power steering just randomly goes out. It started about a month ago. I had to leave my car parked for 2 weeks until i could afford to bring it in. I thought it might have needed power steering fluid, but there is no place to put this fluid. The car has some type of electrical power steering system. The steering wheel becomes difficult to turn sometimes impossible to turn. This is dangerous; i almost hit another car and a pedestrian after my steering wheel locked up. It stopped for a few weeks then the steering wheel began to lock up again. This happens every few days. Last night i was almost hit by an oncoming car because my steering wheel locked up in the middle of a turn. I have been quoted that this is a common defect with this car and it will cost $1100.after simply putting in chevy cobalt and power steering into a search engine on the internet, i have seen that hundreds maybe thousands of cobalt owners have this same issue. There are petitions all over the internet for the power steering just going out. This shows me that i am not the only one with this problem. If many cobalt owners have this issue with the power steering, i think that this is a manufacturing issue. I think something needs to be done about this defect.
On friday august 25th 2009 i was driving my car when all of a sudden the power steering indicator came on in my car and immediately the power steering went out while i was driving. On tuesday august 29th 2009 i had my mechanic look at the problem and discovered that my 2005 chevy cobalt has an electric power steering system and it can only be fixed by replacing the entire steering column. I immediately contacted gm chevrolet to inform them and they stated that there has been no recall scheduled for the 2005 or 2006 chevy cobalt. I did an internet search on the chevy cobalt and discovered that power steering going out is a common problem among chevy cobalt owners and chevy is failing to do anything about it. This is a safety matter because the power steering will go out at random and chevy says that it will cost $800.00 just for the part not including labor cost. This is a manufacturing error that chevy needs to correct.
Nearly crashed as power steering cut out while on highway. It has cut out several times. It happens unexpectedly and randomly. If the car is turned off and on again it seems to reset making you feel it is fixed but only cuts out again unexpectedly. The car is fairly new. It is very difficult to drive when this happens. It is my daughter's car. This is criminally dangerous and people will be killed or injured if it is not recalled. Young women and the elderly are particularly vulnerable. It is just a matter of time. This should not be unfamiliar to you. Loss of control of a vehicle of any sort is potentially catastrophic.
2005 chevrolet cobalt near 50,000 electronic power steering failed.dealer denies even knowing such a problem exists despite numerous complaints found by other drivers of the same make/model on the internet.the failure occurred while on a very curvy and dangerous road.luckily, no accident occurred.
Vehicle loses power steering while driving, making it very difficult to drive safely.requires engine restart to restore, but problem often returns.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt randomly shut off. The light will come on and give an indication of "power steering". Once the light comes on the wheel is extremely difficult to turn. If i turn the car off, and then back on it works again for approximately 20 minutes then shuts off again. The first time this happened i was driving home from work, pulling into my driveway, and the power steering light comes on. As i turned into my driveway the wheel became extremely difficult to move, and i crashed into a telephone pole. I am relatively fine from the crash except for some back and neck pain, but my car is cracked in the front.
There were no deaths, no accident, but there could have been if i was making a fast turn. And we shouldn't wait till someone gets injured or killed before this problem should be recalled.driving along, making a turn on a quite street and power steering just shut down, i heard a warning beep at the same time i lost my power steering and quickly had to fight with the car to finish making my turn. The warning beep was when the words "power steering" appeared in the display where it should temp, and mileage. It happened at the same time as the warning beep.the whole electric steering column had to be replaced.was also told, there was a technical bulletin about this problem, but no notification to owners that this could happen to you while driving.
Recently purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt. Three months later in january while driving, the power steering went out. Pulled in a store parking lot, shopped fifteen minutes, started the car and had power steering. This happened again seven days later. I took it in to my mechanic who said it was an electronic power steering pump and shutting down was a safety feature if it over heats. It happened a few times during the summer and again around december. This can happen nomatter what the temperature. I went online and found out it could cost thousands to replace the whole system.*tw
I received a call from gm telling me that my 2005 chevy cobalt isn't and may never be on the recall list.my car has been having serious issues with the power steering going out frequently and i can't drive it safely anymore.the steering is too difficult to maneuver and i'm afraid to drive it even to take my grandchildren to see their doctors.i pleaded with a representative of gm and he kept telling me that there was nothing he could do about it.i already have a case number but i fear that nothing will ever get done to resolve the issue!i would appreciate anything you can do to makes this right!
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt failed two days ago while driving the vehicle.
My 2005 cobalt's steering was recalled, since that i have had two different power steering units put on my car within two weeks.now my third power steering unit has gone bad and i can't drive my car until the dealership orders a new one which will take four days.if i do drive it i could risk a serious accident if it goes out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
While driving at any speed, the power steering intermittently shuts off. The failure progressively worsened over time. This causes extreme difficulty in turning, especially scary in urgent situations with children in the vehicle.
Power steering stops working and then starts working sometimes when driving. Power steering pump was changed by chevrolet dealer in march, 2011.by may, 2011, same problem of power steering working erratically resumed.dealer looked at it again on 9/30/11 and was unable to fix. On october 18, 2011, a near accident occurred when the power steering started working during a sharp turn at 25 mph while entering an on ramp.the force it takes to turn the wheel at that speed is estimated at 30 lbs and while applying that force in the sharp turn and the power steering suddenly started working, resulting in my making a significant turn to the right and almost running off the ramp and down a 15' embankment.the vehicle is too hazardous to drive.
While driving the power steering failed.thepower steering motor was replaced and the power steering column.
Powersteering on my car keeps coming on.and makes alot of noise.
2005 chevrolet cobalt, had power steering motor fail while driving in november 2009, had it replaced at a chevrolet dealer, dealer stated steering shaft will also fail as a result of bad motor and should be replaced, no money, steering shaft now making noise and vibration, chevrolet dealer said steering shaft is bad and needs replaced, gm representative, after 10 days of dealing with them said until i receive letter from gm they will not reimburse even though i had gm dealer do work. They stated steering shaft not included in recall although car is becoming increasingly difficult to drive. Please help. Thank you
Noticed that steering was getting a little tighter. Few days latter power steering light came on going down highway making it very hard to steer when i tried pulling over. Turned off car. Checked everything i could no problem seen. Started car everything fine again. Got home didn't act up anymore for two days the it goes out again now its gone completely. And the light comes on everytime the car is started and stays on.no power steering.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While at a stop, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering continued to go out daily- had to have it replaced. Husband would be driving and no power steering.would turn off car and then turn the car back on and could drive. Several dates too many to remember. A recall should be mandated as this is a safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions.a chime sounded inside of the vehicle.immediately, the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, followed by a loss of power steering.the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel.the engine was turned off.the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure occurred intermittent.the vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was 120,000.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the contact stated that the doors would lock and unlock independently. As a result, the contact was unable to get into or out of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the body control module, door locks, fuses, electronic door lock mechanism, and the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and about 2 years ago my power steering went out. I was driving one day and the road started to curve to the right and as soon as i started to turn the steering wheel, the power steering went out. I pulled over and turned the car off and then back on and i had power steering again. As weeks went by it just kept turning off on me and eventually never came back on. Now when i start the car and as soon as i turn the steering wheel, the words"power steering" comes on. I have been driving for 2 years without power steering and i refuse to pay gm to fix this when i see thousands of people complaining online about the same thing.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the parts to perform the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
My power steering continues to stop working while driving.this has just started to happen on a regular basis.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at an unknown speed, a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle lost all power steering.the failures would correct themselves when the vehicle was restarted.the vehicle has not been diagnosedby the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 52,555.updated 12/07/09. *ljupdated 12/08/09.
I am a driver of a 2005 chevrolet cobalt and i would like to report a malfunction in the steering system in hopes of a future recall of the vehicle. The power steering sporadically fails as a result of a faulty mechanism in the car.i recently had a problem with the steering on the highway, which led to loss of control of the vehicle, and a nearly serious accident. There are hundreds of cobalt drivers that have had the same problem and had to pay $900-$2500 to repair their car. Gm is aware of this problem but has chosen to do nothing about it. This malfunction is potentially dangerous and warrants a recall. Thank you for giving this issue your serious attention.
The chevrolet cobalt has a very apparent and common issue with the power steering motor.unlike most cars the cobalt has an electric motor which facilitates turning the steering wheel.however the electric motor will often stop working unnecessarily.this is extremely dangerous due to the fact it can occur without warning at anytime, including while turning.i have actually been in the middle of a turn on an exit ramp and had the steering go out.luckily i was able to regain control of the car with out crashing into the guard rail.please address this concern before someone gets seriously hurt or killed.there should be recall on this particular issue what the chevrolet cobalt as it is a well know problem among cobalt owners and gm.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the check engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. Within moments, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken directly to an independent repair facility where the battery was disconnected and reconnected. The steering wheel was operating as normal. The failure recurred approximately 5 miles after leaving the dealer. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Power steering failure.
Intermittent electric power steering failure in my 2005 chevrolet cobalt.power steering would fail without warning while driving resulting in great difficulty in controlling the vehicle.failure occurrences progressively became more frequent.problem required replacement of steering column at local dealership at a cost of $800.
On june 18, 2014 while driving 45 miles per hour i suddenly lost power steering in the vehicle and the engine kept cutting out like it was going to shut off.i pulled into a store parking lot and the shifter would not work properly when trying to get it into park.power steering light, engine light and several other lights appeared on my dashboard..i called the dealership on june 18, 2014 to notify them of my power steering going out and the other issues described above.they told me parts were still not available.i did receive a call back that they did in fact have the part and to bring in the vehicle on june 19, 2014.my husband drove the vehicle 35 miles to the dealership with no power steering, the engine wanted to die every time he came to a stop and acted erratically the whole drive there.according to the invoice received the dealership mileage on my vehicle was 114, 340 and they performed recall 10023 v220 removed and replaced power steering motor with motor kit 1 19257875 motor kit.on june 20, 2014 the car was driven 320 miles.on june 21, 2014 i had no power steering.on june 23, 2014 i had to have a wrecker service tow my vehicle back to the dealership..on july 18, 2014 i picked up my vehicle. According to the invoice received the dealer performed recall 13454 (f-cylinder kit ), performed recall 14113 (removed and replace ignition cylinder and programmed 2 new keys per recall 14113).the mileage they say was on my vehicle on this invoice dated 7/18/14 was 114, 292.don't know how my mileage went backwards??? on july 28, 2014 driving to work at 4:30 am going 60 mph my power steering light comes on, the engine is cutting out, the dashboard lights up, the speedometer needle is flickering uncontrollably and i have no where to pull over.this is the 3rd time power steering problem due to gm recall.help!!!
Power steering will suddenly stop working - still able to steer manually - steers like a truck though.
I've had my car for about 3 years now, been very delicate and have taken good care of it. Today i left my apartment and as i drove down the highway, the car started to jerk and spasm as i drove, as if it was having problems changing gears. The power steering light came on the dashboard readout screen. I pulled over, turned off the car and turned it back on, but the problem continued. I've read hundreds of claims from others online who are suffering from problem steering problems with the same car. Why hasn't this been recalled? it's dangerous, potentially deadly, and expensive to fix. I'm a college student just trying to make ends meet already, where am i going to get the money for this?
2005 chevy cobalt power steering gave out my daughter ran off the road because she could not steer her vehicle. This has been an ongoing issue. On separate occasions the power steering mechanism "froze" the car would not steer left or right, this occurred while driving multiple times.
2005 chevrolet cobalt, 28,880 miles. Purchased new off showroom floor in july 2006.i am the only owner.power steeringwent out on the vehicle.dealership said it might be the power steering box and replacing it cost me $375.00 and half a day off work.if this doesn't work, i was told i would need to replace the steering column. This car has only 28,880 miles!
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt.shortly after i went over 100,000 miles, my power steering went out while on the freeway.i exited the freeway and pulled into a gas station and shut the car off.i could not find the power steering oil reservoir to check my levels.got in my car and the power steering was just fine.over the next week, it went out 4 to 5 times randomly.i checked the web for this problem and found that it is an inherent problem with the electric motor gm put into this vehicle (plus other models).since it started, it goes out anywhere from once a day to 7-10 days a day.the problem is completely random.after finding out that many other cobalt owners have the same problem, and the fact that it is a danger to operate when it suddenly goes out, i feel that gm needs to do a recall on this motor.just because people have not died in mass numbers because of this does not mean that this problem is not dangerous.
2005 chevy cobalt- in the last two weeks my cobalt has become a death trap. How is it the chevy can get away with allowing a known issue that can cause death or serious injury continue? i have had my cobalt to the mechanic for a power steering issue. You drive down the road the red light indicating power steering comes and an you then loose the ability to control your vehicle. I plan to take this to the media and do whatever else i can to make chevy accountable for the crap they build.
The electric power steering in my 2005 chevrolet cobalt has a defective motor that gm refuses to pay for under warranty.it intermittently cuts in and out without any warning.once it cuts out, the vehicle is nearly impossible to steer.this can happen on a city street or a busy highway.when driving, a click is heard in the steering column, then steering is lost all together.this problem has not happened to me alone, thousands upon thousands of people have experienced this as well.proof can be found in a google search under "chevrolet cobalt power steering failure".
I was driving home from work one evening and the power steering light came on, nothing happened.then later that evening my husband and son drove to the grocery store and on the way home the power steering went on and off like 4 times.the total drive from the store is approximately 2 miles from our home.and the speed he was driving is a 45 mph highway.due to lack of funds we have been only driving when we absolutely had to. We have noticed that as the weather has been colder the power steering doesn't go out as often.but it still continues to go on and off.but we now have our car in a shop to get fixed this week.hopefully this will resolve all issues.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to power steering recall notice.the consumer has since traded the vehicle.
While driving on a well maintained road, with no environmental factors (such as wind, rain, snow), i completely lost control of the steering of my vehicle.i did not hear any beeping, clicking, or any noises that would have indicated that there was something wrong.the car weaved across two lanes, and hit a guardrail before crashing front-first into a tree.both airbags were deployed.i was able to safely make it out of the vehicle.i was later taken to an urgent care where x rays showed that my spine was out of alignment.i am currently suffering back and neck pain which keeps me from engaging in daily activities as well as performing my job to the best of my ability.i bought this car because it was supposed to be safe, yet it seems this vehicle is the cause of the crash, and my subsequent injuries.
Power steering failure. Shut off while driving.
2005 chevy cobalt - power steering failure.
Last year, my 05 cobalt experienced power steering failure and concurrent hard shifting between gears upon power steering notice of failure.i took my car in to the dealer to be fixed in accordance with the associated recall.last week, one year later, i have experienced the same exact problems again.the car will chime and report "power steering failure".if driving above 15 mph, there isn't much to notice regarding power steering, however, if changing speed requires your car to shift up or down to a different gear, the car will jerk ("hiccup") heavily, as if an inexperienced driver was trying to drive a car with a manual transmission.the car has 46,000 miles on it and this is clearly not my problem.please insist that gm issue a recall with a real remedy for this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated she received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number and contacted her local dealer to secure an appointment for repairs. The dealer advised the parts needed to make the repairs were not yet available. An independent mechanic attempted to locate the parts needed for the repair also but to no avail. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact believed the recall was not being addressed within a reasonable amount of time. There were no failures to date. The current mileage was 123,000.
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.
2005 chevy cobalt - 09/20/2008 - while driving straight at approx. 10 mph on a residential street, car chimed, dic displayed "power steering" and power steering was lost.with difficulty, pulled car over to the side of the street, put car in park, turned car off, and re-started car.on re-start, dash display was normal, power steering was normal.on 09/23/2008, while driving straight at approx. 30 mph on a busy road (2 lanes each direction), same thing happened (chime, "power steering" display, loss of power steering, difficulty steering the car); slowed to a stop on approach to a red light, put car in park, turned car off, re-started car, back to normal.on 09/26/2008 (today), while driving straight on a city street at approx. 20 mph, same thing happened (chime, "power steering" display, loss of power steering, difficulty steering the car), no place to pull over, had to turn left on a side street to park, very difficult to control the car while making the turn, parked, turned car off, re-started car, back to normal.i have an upcoming service appointment at my chevy dealership, but service department advises me there is no recall for this issue, and they will only be able to find/fix problem if it occurs while it is in their possession, and i am out of warranty (44,000 miles on odometer).i am now afraid to drive the car, but have no other way to get to work and back.i will not drive it on the highway.i did an internet search on 09/23/2008, and see complaint after complaint from cobalt owners about this very same problem.also see that there was a "special coverage adjustment" (dated 12/03/2007) for 2005 chevy malibus and 2005 pontiac g6s for what appears to be the same power steering problem (remedy for this was for dealer to replace the steering column assembly; special coverage was for 7 years or 70,000 miles).driving a car that suddenly loses power steering on an on-going basis is not safe, why is there no recall for this problem for cobalts?
My elderly parents purchased this car new from a chevy dealership in palm harbor, fl.they took the car in numerous time for the car seizing up while driving and power steering problems shortly after their purchase. The starter would turn off,the power steering would go out, and they often complained about the car stopping in the middle of driving. There were very few miles on the car when this happened since they purchased the vehicle new in 2005. They took the car in for repair for such problems but were told by the dealership that nothing wrong.they sold the car to me, their daughter, because they had gotten to old to drive and they were too scared to drive the vehicle.i purchased the car from them in apx. 2010 and it had apx 9000 miles.since the purchase of the car i have had the same problem numerous times.i have taken the car into the chevy dealership for service several time in chapel hill, nc.they insist that they could not get the problem to repeat.when the power steering goes out, the ignition switch turns off thus turning off the car, and the stalling while driving is very scary to say the least.the most recent receipt from chevroletfor this problem isfrom 8/14/2013 with 42950 miles on the car.again they said they could not get the problem to repeat.the most recent time it happened was about 2 weeks ago.i replaced the electrical power steering fuse and it has been not indicating that problem.the start still turns off while driving.i think chevrolet has know this was a problem with the chevy cobalt since 2005 and didn't want to do anything about it. $500 toward a new car..,.certainly not enough to want to make me purchase a chevy any time soon.if they can fix the car it would be greatly appreciated.
2005 cobalt......the power steering and check light engine keeps coming on.is there a recall on this.
The electric assist power steering failed while driving at40 to 50 miles an hour.it forced me over to the side of the road,i was lucky i was in a open area, i didn't hit any thing. I turned the car of waited a few minutes turned it back on and it worked fine. This is the second time this has happened and a similar. Incident when it stalled on a railroad track. They checked the ground and replaced the fuse block. I searched the internet and this seems to be a common problem with many gm electric assist power steering units. This is a very dangerous condition. I do not have the part.
Power steering light comes on dash and car loses power steering immediately. Major safety concern while driving. It is happening often. Usually 1-2 times a month. I am not the only person who has this problem. Upon looking it up online and seeing that there's hundreds of other people with the same problem, it caused me to file this complaint. It obviously is a wide spread issue. I contacted gm through e-mail and they have yet to respond. It has been about 2 months. Also the key gets stuck into the ignition, i do not know if it is relevant to the steering issue but everyone who has the steering issue also has the key/ignition problems. When i experience power steering failure, i feel out of control of the vehicle. Luckily for me, it has not caused a crash, but i can certainly see how it could. I feel like gm should step up, take responsibility for this, and fix the problem instead of letting it be, and letting their customers drive unsafe vehicles. I feel unsafe.
Power steering on a chevrolet cobalt 2005 fails at 75000 miles.the electronic device failed making it difficult to turn or change lanes.it is impossible to practically drive the car and i feel very unsafe with this vehicle.
(12/31/09) i have not had powersteering since april on my 2005 chevy cobalt something needs to be done there are hundreds of complaints online about this problem i don't understand why there is not a recall on it. When it first started it would happen every couple of days, within a month the powersteering would only last a few seconds someone is going to get seriously injured if not killed if this isn't taken care of soon please help!
I was driving down the hill and my car made a "ding noise" three times and on the display it said power steering at which time it made a clicking noise and i could barely turn the steering wheel, i made it about 3 feet with the car "bucking" and was able to pull into the nearest parking lot and sat there and turned my car off and then turned it on the steering wheel would only turn slightly and my car would not reverse. This happened about 3 years ago and i had it fixed for $800 and now it's happening again. I am fearful that this car is not safe to drive and i don;t know what is wrong with my power steering. I had a new engine put in last year and all this for a car that is only 7 yrs old. I don't have the money to keep replacing parts and i am concerned that this is not a safe car for myself and my children.
Thisissueseems tobeacommon problemwiththe2005 cobalt. Please researchany car complaint websites about this certain vehicle. Even though allthe recallshave beentakencare of, while in motion, at any time andanyspeed, thedashlightsstarts flashing and you get the messagepower steering onmessagecenter, tc light comes on, light that shows padlock symbol comes on, rpm needle jumpsupanddown, steeringwheellocksup, motorsurges andshakes, and youhear all types ofclicking sounds belowgear shifter. This isavery dangerous thing andchevrolet/gm just cannot seem to fix this issue or even find anything wrong. The 2005 cobalt needs to be recalledandanyother year of cobalt having this issue. I will giveyoubelowthe lastdate this has happened, but this haswent onsince we got the car in 2008. Mydaughter is in school inkansas city,andthisissuehas happened quite frequentlylately.theonlyremedyisto pull to sideofroad, shut off vehicle andrestartandhopeitdoes notactup again. Ijustwonderhow maydeathshavehappenedalready becauseofthis faulty gm productandnoone knewitwasbecause ofwhatthecobaltdid, lockedup onitsdriver.
The 05 cobalt, regularly serviced by the dealer where it was bought crashed after going out of control when the ignition switched off on the interstate at 60 mph.the steering locked, the abs did not function, when it crashed into the guard rail the air bags did not deploy.the only warning was the dash warning lights all lighting up and the alarm sounds.the one second or so did not allow any chance to the driver to react before the crash.after the accident, when the dealer was contacted, we were advised to contact the gm person.the gm person was friendly and nice, but very firm in stating that we needed to have proof that the car failed, rather the driver at the wheel.the cars computer was not analyzed because the wrecking yard demanded over $700 to tow the car out of the wrecking yard so any investigator could look over the car.gm told us that it was our problem to pay the bill to allow their investigator to look at the car.we did not have the money.after reading numerous comments on the nhtsa site and blogs, people never heard a word from gm after they retrieved the computer.the salient point is that many of the over a thousand complaints about the cobalt and other similar gm cars that identified the power steering as the problem that caused a crash are wrong.the power steering was not the cause of the crash.the problem was that the ignition switch turned off.the gm recalls about the power steering problem hide the fact that the ignition switches were turning off while the car was moving down the road.we know that the lack of power assist only affect the car at a stop or very slow speeds.experienced drivers do not crash their car into guard rails, ditches, trees or other car simply because the power assist fails.that story is what gm has been selling in the past few years.
Turning the wheel while driving when the column broke loose and a broken piece of metal retainer ring of some kind dropped to the floor.
Power steering shuts off frequently (every few minutes) while driving.
I gave a 2005 chevrolet cobalt to my daughter, bought the car second hand @ approximately 40,000kmit now has approx 55,000 km. When i bought the car i asked the dealer for a maintenance print out and there was no reference to steering issues.twice since last november the steering locks on her while driving, she describes it as very hard to steer, rattling noise and jerking in the steering. Teh first time she pulled off the hwy and drove home on the shoulder, she called me up to describe the problem, i thought it might be power steering fluid only to find out it is electronic system. Both times i called the dealer but he was not really offering any sollution, he only told me he was aware that it had occured on other cobalts and it could cost up to $2000 to repair. Today i saw on the internet that gm was under investigation for hundreds of crashes due to this problem....do they have a solution for this problem and if they do what is my recourse...i am concerned for the safety of my daughter.
05 chevy cobalt sspower steering was lost during merging on to highway, has happened twice now. Almost hit another car and construction cones not being able to turn the vehicle fast enough.dealership said they found nothing wrong with the actual power steering. But if they were to order a new part it is on back order, so there must be something pretty messed up with the power steering in chevy cobalt to need the parts so much.
Power steering failure at random.i bought a 2005 chevy cobalt brand new in 2005.after driving 40,000 miles i would get a power steering failure.when i first turn the car on i have power steering, but after a random moment of time it cuts out and the light on the dash comes on.it will go out in mid turn or while going straight & both forward and in reverse. Most reports i can find about the problem say it will cost about $2000 to fix and the problem recurs.the only way to get a part to fix it is to take it to the dealership and some dealerships are saying its the steering column while others say its a motor.i think its a scam from gm to make a part that goes out and charge an arm and a leg to fix.the failure happens daily now.its difficult to turn the steering wheel. It is unsafe to turn into busy traffic in the city and driving around mountains.it was the cheapest new car i could find at the time because i'm poor, so forking over $2000.00 for a part that will go out again in another 40,000 miles is never going to happen. Even though there is a light on the dash to indicate a power steering failure,it does not show up on diagnostics.it is an electrical issue and not mechanical, so its not under warranty. I have not yet been in a crash,but i have come close many times.many owners i have spoke with have this problem, and have crashed or come close to crashing on many occasions.
While traveling at about 70 mph on rural interstate expressway, came upon a curve, tapped brakes to slowdown and tried to steer right into the curve and couldn't get the steering wheel to move at all.put more force on steering wheel and it jerked the car to extreme right.tried to compensate and car went into 180 degree spin across the interstate, hit and flattened two road signs, went down an embankment, then went airborne while rolling and hit a stand of pines trees.car slid down a tree and came to rest on passenger side.through the grace of god the injuries were only cuts and bruises.x-rays were taken and there were no broken bones.the vehicle was totaled.was taken out of the vehicle through the rear window that had blown out in the impact as no other doors were able to be opened.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 50 mph the steering wheel locked without warning. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then to the dealer. The technician replaced the steering column and the bushings at the cost of $1322. A recall notification was received after the service repair. The defect was related to the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (component: steering: electric power assist the manufacturer refused to reimburse for the prior repair related to the recall. The failure mileage was 77,909.
2005 chevrolet cobalt power steering light came on while driving and consumer lost control of vehicle.the dealer replaced the steering module.
My 05 chevy cobalt was driving on the high way going about 70mph switch lanes and my power steering got out of control and got into a wreck hit some one beside me.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 156,635.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 159,967.
I entered this once, complaint #10356159 but my daughter is still paying for the accident. She was charged because they said she was at fault. She had the steering "fixed" by the dealer and about a month later it did not respond in a turn. She hit a telephone pole. [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Powersteering and check engine light come on.there is then no powersteering and the car lurches forward as i accelerate.when stopping the car acts as though it is going to stall.the speedometer does not keep speed the needle just moves up and down.took car in to chevy dealer while still under warranty but they said they could not find problem.the car continues to do this just about every day and now is no longer under warranty.
Power steering failure, chevy cobalt 2005.backed-out of parking space and could barely turn the steering wheel.it's happened five times and always upon backing-up.once i get the car straightened, i turn it off and it has steered properly the last 3 times it happened.
I was driving the car in the city street when the engine light came on. I continue to drive the car when i start hearing click sound than i hear bell sound come from the car. The car wouldn't go any faster than 40 mile hr & the gauges were jumping all over the place. I continue to drive the car then the words "power steering" came on where my mileage would show. All of the recalls have been repaired and something still wrong with this car. I asked gm to take look at the car without charging(money) to see if it is relative to the recall. The dealership said they couldn't tell if they would charged me money or not.
While the contact was driving he noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard and shortly after the vehicle no longer had power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileage is 49000. Bml.updated 10/06/09.*ljupdated 10/06/09.
My chevy cobalt 2 door coupe has a problem where the electric steering just stops working while driving and it disables the traction control system and the abs system i got it fixed which the warranty i had didn't cover for 1k and then 4 days later it happened again.i have researched this issue and found that it happens a lot with these cars and after they are fixed it keeps happening.also when this happens the motor will not idle properly and the trans slams when shifting gears.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The recalls repairs were performed but the failures recurred.the dealer was notified of the failure but no action was taken to remedy the failure. The contact stated that the check engine and abs sensor illuminated intermittently. The steering wheel became hard to maneuver and each time the contact applied the brakes it made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. The technician indicated that authorization from the manufacturer was required. The contact was waiting for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired again by a another dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,231. Pam
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,087.
Takata recall the steering wheel wouldn't turn at all for my chevy cobalt 2005 and it was stationary in our parkway and we can barely move the steering wheel and i wanted to know if there is a recall for that?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The power steering light came on and became hard to steer. Luckily i was able to pull over and stop as there was no one else on the highway at the time. I've there was a recall on the part but when i called the dealer they seem to think they have already fixed the problem but i will bring it in tomorrow. After reading all the stories about this model its a wonder gm has done nothing about it. I will have to pay almost 100 dollar for them to just look at the car. Lords only knows what its going to take for them to attempt to repair it for good. I'm not really sure its worth fixing but who can just go out and buy a new car because gm sold junk in the first place.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission shift point failed and caused the vehicle to shift gears incorrectly and causes the vehicle to jerk and stall. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and caused the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle speedometer failed to operate as designed while driving, providing speed readings of 40 mph, 20 mph, 50 mph intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the transmission control module however, the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to several dealers and independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2005 chevrolet blue 4 d sdncomplete steering failure caused control failure while operating vehicle. The following actions occurred simultaneously; audible alarm, power steering message displayed on dashboard led screen indicating inoperable, steering failure.replacement of steering column asm, intermediate steering shaft performed by keddie chevrolet, inc. Route 56 west, 200 lincoln ave. Vandergrift, pennsylvania 15690; 724.567.5683; total cost of replacement = $866.36.
Power steering message appears on my daughter's 2005 chevy cobalt and the power steering fails.
Power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt quits intermittently, at least 10 times in the last two weeks.contacted dealer, gage motors in grand haven , mi, who denied that a recall (gm# n100023) has been issued on this problem, (ref nhtsa campaign id# 10v073000).
I bought a 2005 chevy cobalt at a locate dealership.after 3 months the power steering turns off at random.it started when i was entering a freeway at a curb and all of a sudden i notice the car was pulling straight because the power steering was out.i almost lost control of the car because of this.i took the car to the dealership that i bought it to, and they said it's not part of the extended warranty, and i would have to pay for labor and parts cost.the failure happens basically if i have been driving my car more than 30 minutes and the dealership did not do anything to correct the failure.there numerous complaints on chevy cobalts regarding the power steering failure through researched, and i can not believe it has not been recalled.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated as he was driving 55mph the power steering failed. The power steering warning light came on as he was making a right turn and the vehicle was uncontrollable while trying to pull into the driveway. The vehicle had not beentaken to the dealer at the time of the complaint.the gm manufacturer had not been called. The vehicle had only been taken to the dealer for routine maintenance before this failure occurred. The failure mileage is 99,437.
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering will fail without warning at random times. There is nothing that i do as a driver to cause it so far has i can tell. It will fail at any speed and in a curve or on a straight road. I've had this problem for about five weeks now. The first week it did it once a day, the second week it only failed once. The following two weeks it would fail anywhere from twenty seconds to one hour from starting the vehicle. The fifth week i only drove it once and the power steering stopped working in the middle of a sharp corner on a country road and i had to have the car pulled out of a ditch. If i shut the car off and restart it the power steering works again. Maybe for the rest of the day, maybe for only five seconds. There is no rhyme or reason for the timing of the failures. After the second day i called the dealer where i bought the car. They said that it was a common problem with the cobalt and said that the entire steering column would need replaced with a price between $1500.00 and $2200.00. Very pricey! then after the first week i searched "chevy cobalt power steering" on the internet, and was shocked by what i saw. Over one hundred hits on the issue with page after page of horror stories of the same problem with power steering failure. So this issue is hardly unknown. And with tonight's mention of it on the cbs nightly news, it will hopefully gain some more attention. Please do not let this end up like the toyota recall and let people die before it gets fixed, because it's only a matter of time.i have since stopped driving the vehicle that i still owe several thousand dollars on, and have been borrowing rides from friends and family. Being in the same position has 14.8% of america, unemployed, there is no way that i can currently afford the cost of the repair. And from what i've read online from other victims, even if i was still under my extended warranty, i would still have to pay since it doesn't cover the steering column. Help!!!
I have an 05 chevrolet cobalt i bought off an individual august 2016 at first the car drove perfectly no major problems that couldnt be fixed. As of may 2017 while driving 30 mph or 60 mph my guages jump for example will be driving 55 mph on a city street and the guage will jump down to 20 mph. As i am turning my steering locks have almost crashed multiple times (needs recall fixed) but to be clear it does not jump at all while stationary. Having to feel unsafe in any vehicle should be unacceptable by any means. This is my first gm car and having worked for gm im highly disappointed
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was started, the enhance traction system, check engine, and power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, when the vehicle was switched into the reverse position, there was an abnormal sound coming from the gear shift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,377.updated 03/11/16*lj
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately between 35 mph into a curve on normal road conditions. The vehicle steered uncontrollably out of the lane and crashed into another vehicle on the driver side. There was a loss power steering without warning.the police, fire department and ambulance were called to the scene. There were no personal injuries.the vehicle was towed to an independent auto shop.the vehicle was completely destroyed. The cause of failure has not been determined at this time.the failure mileage was unknown.
Powersteering cuts out for no real good reason. I believe it is a bad design. Motor not powerful enough or circuit breaker value too low. Its a !@#$%problem. There is nothing wrong with it. It happens every time you drive the car. There are thousands of complaints on the internet with the so called fix done 3 times with the same result. This isn't rocket science and it tempts you to just increase the available current. Gm deserves to go out of business for their careless handling of it. This car is a certified lemon with numerous problems that every one off the line has, just google it. My car has an evap error, bad unlock button on remote, pws error, cabin air quality sucks, like sucking on the tail pipe in front of you, transmission doesn't shift up properly, you have to have a feather touch to get it to shift up. Clicking sound on shifter every time you hit the brakes, key gets locked in steering , you have to move shifter and or hit brake to get it to release it. They need to get to the root of the steering problem so that when it is fixed it stays fixed. Insanity - using the same parts and expecting a different outcome. Being a electronics major i know this is a !@#$% error that is rooted in the design.*tw
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 50 mph, the driver lost power steering and swerved onto the other side of the road; however, she was able to regain control of the vehicle. A half mile down the road, the failurerecurred. When the failure occurred a third time she refused to continue driving the vehicle and notified the dealer. Several dealers advised her that she was not eligible for a free remedy since the failure was not associated with the warranty coverage. The dealer also stated that there were no related recalls. The manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 76,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the steering wheel became uncontrollable. He had to shut the engine off so that the vehicle could reset itself.the manufacturer stated that the warranty was not valid and the repair cost was $2000. There were no related recalls. The failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions, the steering wheel locked and the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off.the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off and restarted.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation; however, the failure recurred three times while driving.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the steering column code was reprogrammed.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures.currently, the steering column is being replaced.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 54,000.
The power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt went out on my wife's car.she was driving down the road, when a light turned on and the power steering no longer worked.fortunately she slowed down and was not involved in a crash.looking up this problem on-line, there are hundreds of complaints about this problem with early model cobalts.i can't believe there is no recall.how many accidents do we have to have?chevy is not fixing the problem, without charging $1000.
2005 cobalt with about 40,000 miles on it.steering column went out.
05 chevy cobalt with power steering light going on randomly. The dealership can't find the problem. It is not safe to drive. The car starts to shake and i am losing control over it!!!
I am the owner of a 2005 chevy cobalt with 26,000 miles on it. Recently the power steering goes out at random while i am operating the vehicle. I have found that hundreds of other people have posted the same problem on the internet and i am sure that there are many more people experiencing the same issue. I am not sure why this has not been recalled yet due to the fact that this could seriously injure someone. The steering wheel becomes almost impossible to turn when it goes out, so an elderly person could easily lose control of the vehicle. Does someone have to get injured or killed before this problem is fixed?
2005 chevy cobalt 2.0.customer lost complete assist in power steering rendering vehicle unstable to drive.vehicle intermittently illuminates dash warning for power steering, multiple times per trip.steering gear and steering column replaced.customer was fearful of driving, due to nearly hitting a vehicle in the next lane.
While driving there is 3 dings and power steering comes on the command center followed immediately by complete loss of power steering shutting car off and restarting resets and power steering returns temporarily until repeating the process shortly was intermittent now becoming more and more frequent very unsafe and very hard to steer.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mphthe power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was loss of power steering.she had to exert great effort to control the steering column . The vehicle was in the process of being taken for inspection.the failure and current mileages were 55,000.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required a higher effort to turn the steering wheel. The engine was turned off and restarted.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the failure occurred intermittently and became progressively worse.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure was contributed to the power steering motor. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 50,000.
While running car displays power steering notification.dash board lights up, car jerks hard while driving, loses power, brakes make click in sounds and don't workwell.only driven on city street so far.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the power steering failed intermittently as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was not able to diagnose the failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 154,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt's power steering goes out at random times and cannot be tested unless the power steering indicator is on, however in order to drive to a service station the car must be restarted which resets the computer and it cannot be tested. I have nearly lost control of my vehicle numerous times especially while driving in inclement weather. I have had occasions where i have had to restart the car as many at 15 times in one trip while at other times it may not happen for as many as 4 days.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt that has in the past two weeks begun having problems with the power steering.my wife has been driving and the power steering immediately turns on and the wheel locks.she has had this problem in middles of turns and has had many problems.normally, when she restarts the car, the power steering turns off only to come on either minutes or immediately.this is a major danger if she continues to drive with this.we have an appointment this friday concerning this issue.
Problem started out of the blue. Traction control light comes on, power steering goes out, transmission shifts hard, clicking noise in gear shifter, gauges for speed and rpms bounce around, lights for e-brake and abs flash, and check engine light comes on. This can occur at any time. Sometimes it is as soon as you start the car. Other times it is while i am driving. Can not predict when it is coming. Surprisingly i have not got injured driving. I have learned to muscle the car when the steering goes out. I am afraid to drive my car but have no choice sometimes. It is the only car my family fits into. I feel i am putting us all at risk every time we get in it. I have taken it in several times, the first couple times they couldn't find anything. I got it to the dealer when the problem was happening. The only thing they could find was to replace a recalled transmission valve. It did nothing for the problem. It still happens when ever and stops pretty much the same. You do have to turn the car off. It can take one time or several times turning the car on and off. No one can seem to give me any answers. I really feel this problem needs to be solved. I bought the car in 2005. First incident in fall of 2007. Replaced valve in spring of 2009.
05 cobalt steering problem stops working while driving.
This incident occurred at about 9:30pm on the night of 9/21/11. The failure of the air bags and steering occurred on nj state route 78 west, about 50 feet before the ramp to route 31. There was no traffic congestion on the road, and visibility was good. I was fully awake, and was familiar with driving this route on a daily basis. While i was driving my 2005 chevrolet cobalt home from college, my vehicle lost power steering right before i got onto the ramp. Keep in mind that my vehicle was traveling completely straight at the time when the power steering light came on, and about half a second later my vehicle began spinning to the right. Before i could slow down or straighten the car, my vehicle had rotated almost a full 90 degrees to the right. At this point the ramp had started, and thus to avoid hitting the guard rail on the right side of the road i made a strong effort to turn the wheel to the left and straighten my car. I succeeded in turning the wheel to the left, and thus straightened my car out until my car then started to spin to the left, and bounced off of the guard rail on the left side of the ramp at approximately 40mph. A couple seconds elapsed from when the power steering light came on, to when my car hit the guard rail. After the car bounced off of the guard rail, it continued to spin for another 270 degrees, and came to rest on the narrow shoulder, parallel to the road. The air bag did not deploy, and after i shut the car off and turned it back on, the power steering warning light had disappeared entirely. Although i drove the car off of the ramp, as i was instructed to by police, the car was totaled due to significant damage to the front of the body and frame of the vehicle. After the incident i discovered the previous recall on the power steering motor, however when i checked with the dealer, their records indicated that the recall was fulfilled.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to make a right turn when the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel locked, begin pulling in one direction,and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. Immediately, the engine was turned off and restarted. The contact was able to continue driving normally. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure continued to occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle is in the process of being inspected by an authorized dealer. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 47,950.
The power steering on my vehicle cuts off and the speedometer remains rested at 0 when driving. The doors also lock and unlock on their own while driving. The car does not automatically shift while driving making it hard to accelerate and the vehicle will also decelerate on its own while driving it is very dangerous and very scary to drive with these problems. The dealership claims that the problem with steering has already been fixed but i am still having these problems.
Power steering on '05 colbalt shuts off during driving. System turns off sporadically. If i cannot pull over and shut the engine down, the steering wheel will turn but very hard to turn. If i turn the vehicle off and back on the system works fine till the next episode.
The recent recall regarding cobalt power steering prompted me to actually report this.we have a 2005 cobalt ls we purchased used, and the loss of power steering has occurred several times over the past couple years, but to my knowledge, only in our driveway upon putting it into gear.it has never happened while on the highway."power steering"message pops up on info panel, and a combination of things seem to occur together.the transmission seems to "clunk" upon shifting into gear, and usually the traction control dummy light comes on as well at that time.the problems have always corrected themselves, so no incidents to report, but rather concerned now upon hearing more.the car now has 98000 miles, but found paperwork from previous owner that complaint was made to dealer at 31000, and the electric steering motor was eventually replaced @ 67000.so it appears this car is already on it's second motor.i have never taken it in, as the previous replacement cost over $1000, and couldn't afford that.this recall couldn't come soon enough, as my kids recently started driving it to school.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering went out while i was driving, and was forced to manually steer.as i tried to pull-off to the side of the road a cyclist darted out in front of me and almost hit the person because i was unable to steer that quickly. Luckily the bicyclist was quick enough to get out of the way. I do not feel safe in my car because i never know when this is going to happen.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt ss with only 29k miles. Just today, myself, my wife, and both of my children were coming home on the interstate, and the power steering warning pops on then suddenly we have no steering at all. My only option was to stop completely in the middle of the freeway and restart thecar 2 or 3 times just to get it off the road. The warning has come on before with just me in the car, and the steering locked up. I just turned the car off and back on and it worked long enough to get home, but now it is to the point to where restarting it doesn't work any more. I felt like i was loosing control of the vehicle, which is not at all pleasant when you are moving at 60+ mph. Im afraid that we are eventually going to get very badly injured with this happening. We don't have another car, so this is our only option.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph he noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and within minutes, the vehicle no longer had power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 45000.
I was driving my 05 chevy cobalt ls when the power steering warning came up on my dash and the power steering wasn't working.when i got home i shut my car off and turned it back on and the problem was gone.the next day when i was heading to work the power steering went out again not more than 20 seconds after leaving the house.the car continues to have this problem every time i use it.i have done research and know that this problem is from the manufacturer and should be recalled.i am fearful for my safety and the safety of others who are driving these or even near these cars.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. The contact mentioned that when the failure occurred, the vehicle would jerk violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.
About six months ago the power steering startedrandomly shutting off while i was driving. When it first started it was very sudden and shocked me. The jolt of the wheel, when it happened the second or third time, sprained my wrist. Now, every time the car is turned on the power steering goes off within about two to three seconds and remains off. I already sustained injury from this and i'm very upset that no one is doing anything to fix it even though this seems to be a very large scale problem creating safety hazards for thousands of people. Unfortunately, the warranty on my cobalt has long been expired and i don't have enough money to replace the whole steering column (more than $2000.00). I'd like this issue to be taken care of with a recall as soon as possible. I will be contacting a lawyer if this problem causes me another injury or accident.
Power steering failure while in operation -- 2005 chevrolet cobalt.
My 2005 chevy cobalt is having some power steering issues which seems to be a very common problem however the gmc/chevy dealerships are charging horrific prices for diagnostics and repairs when the is common in most if not all cobalts.....
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt with 40,000 and the power steering intermittently doesn't work. I can turn the car off and back on and i have power steering for around 30 seconds before the dic displays "power steering" and i lose all power steering. I've taken the vehicle to the dealer and they say i need a new steering column to correct the issue at a total cost of over $900! this is ridiculous. The vehicle just went out of warranty and now i have a $900 bill. Steering is very difficult and dangerous to drive with sharp turns. I believe gm has a problem with the durability in their motor and not the steering assembly. After paying the bill at the dealership i took the old column and disassembled the electric motor. The springs for the brushes are blue/red in color signifying significant heat to them. The brushes themselves are almost non existent. There was hardly any contact onto the armature of the brushes, possibly from the springs losing strength from excessive heat. Inside the motor, it was full of dust from brushes. There's also a slight burn mark on the case of the motor on the inside where the wire from one of the brushes was close to. The dust could be conducting electricity going from the brush going straight to the case.
The contact owns a 2005 a chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 65 mph on normal road conditions.the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driver pulled over to side of the road which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel.the engine was turned off.the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation.the failure was intermittent but has become consistent.the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 65,000.updated 03/30/10updated 07/13/10
Power steering in my chevy cobalt (2005) shuts off and car is difficult to drive.
I previously submitted a complaint on the power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt. I had the power steering motor replaced before recall and was told that i can get a refund on the repair. Now i have a rattle when driving in the steering column area and concerns me. I wonder if driving with the power steering issues i had caused more damage to my car. It feels very loose and i am concern i may loose control of my vehicle.
With no advanced signs or warning (mileage at 99,930), upon starting the vehicle, the traction control and security light came on.the car's rpm revved up and down and wanted to stall.the fuel gauge jumped back and forth.there was a constant clicking in the gear shift and the steering wheel locked into place where i could not turn it.i shut the car off and restarted three additional times before everything seemed to go back to normal and i was able to drive.the next time this occurred was when mileage was at 99960.after several attempts at stopping and starting the vehicle, the traction control and security warning lights went out and i put the car into gear to drive, only to be practically jerked out of my seat with hard shifting and acting light it wanted to stall when coming to a stop.i drove the car directly to the dealership and the problem continued on the entire drive there.once the car was shut off, the problem could not be recreated at the dealership and therefore i was sent on my way with no explanation of what might be wrong.the next repeat event occurred 3 weeks later (mileage 100,450) but corrected itself with several off/on of the engine.next occurrence again at 100,600 with same results.this has not yet happened while driving, but i did ask the dealership about the possibility of this happening and he said if it did, i would easily be able to control the car and pull off the road.personally, i do not want to experience this while driving 55-65 mph!the dealership said that this could be a costly fix since it is a process of elimination and no guarantees each time whatever they tried would fix it...not much confidence coming from the chevy dealership mechanic!!*ln
My steering wheel locks up out of the blue in the highway or anywhere , i have to shut the car down and re-start it so it can be operational again but i have been close to get into a serious accident because of this problem. It happens repeatedly without warning.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power steering. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalts power steering continues to keep going on and off. I have talked to many other cobalt owners and this is happening to them as well. The other night i was driving on the highway during some snowy weather and my car slid out of control and because my power steering was off it took a very long and hard time to get it back under control. I ended up sitting sideways on the off ramp. Completely dangerous that the power steering goes off anytime it wants a serious accident is going to occur and gm has done nothing about it. I called them to tell them about the problem and if they were going to fix it for me as this is something that i think should be covered by them. I said they should have a recall on these cars and she said that recalls are for safety reasons. I am sorry but since when has power steering going off whenever it wants while making a turn, while going 100 or 50 not a safety issue? i am frustrated and annoyed with gms attitude about this problem, i know of hundreds of people who have called to complain and they will do nothing for us and their !@#$% cars. I don't have the extra money to fix their problem. I feel like it shouldn't even be a question of a recall. This is a very serious and scary problem and i am afraid that someone's life will be at risk because of this.
On saturday morning 8/24/13 i got into my car and backed out of the driveway. Once i backed out of the driveway and put the car into drive the car started to jerk. I kept driving for about another 50 feet to a stop sign. It jerked to whole way to the stop sign. There i made a u turn to go back home to get my father. He got in the car and we drove back to the same corner and once again it jerked the whole way to the stop sign. So we went back to the house so my dad could get some his shoes on so we could take it to where i bought the car. While he was in the house i turn the car off. When my dad got back in the car and i turn the car back on and drove to the sign the jerking had went away. I drove the car the rest of the day and put around 75 miles on it that day with no other problems. On sunday night 8/25/13 i got into my car to drive into town. I drove about block and the car began to jerk and shake again. I drove about another block and pulled into a parking lot. Once i stopped i noticed the power steering light on the dashboard had come on. I turned my car off and sit there for a little while turned it back on and drove in town with no problems the rest of the night. On monday 8/26/13 i drove the car 30 miles back to where i bought it with no problems. Their service department has been trying to recreate the problem now for 3 day with no success.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. The steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver which caused a slight loss of control and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. There were no personal injuries. A police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was driven with caution and had not been repaired. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). The failure recurred two days after the remedy repair was performed. The vehicle was taken back twice to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 14,902.
First the key got stuck in the ignition and needed to change key and tumbler and ignition switch which you had to buy at the dealer since it is to new of a car for the auto parts stores.the dealer wanted 300.00 to fix this problem. That happened at 82,000 miles. Now the power steering message goes on and it chimes 2 times and then you can hardly turn the wheel. It happens mostly when it is warm and when you are driving straight. I do not have 1200.00 it fix this car. I guess i am luckier than some other people. I have 132,000 miles on my car.this is a hazard waiting to happen. This car needs to be recalled because it is just to much to fix and something gm has known about for awhile and has done nothing to fix it.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt, for the last month or so the power steering hasstopped working lots of times, sometimes it goes out a couple times a day. Other times it don't go out for a week. I am an older lady an i thoughtwith gas mileage the cobalt would be a great car for me. Now i am scared every time i drive,as i am afraid the steering will go out and cause me to wreck. I can't afford to have this worked on . Want to know if there will be a recall as on the tv they said there were lots of cobalts doing this.
I was driving down the road and the power steering message came across the dash. The wheel started locking up and i heard a clicking noise down near the shifter. Also the speedometer kept jumping back and forth as i was going down the road. I had to stop and pull over. I shut my car off and waited for a minute. I started the car and took off down the road. As i pulled away it started chugging a little like it was trying to jump speeds?.. The steering wheel was still tight and it continued until i reached my destination. When i would stop at a red light it took me awhile to make my turns. When i finally reached my destination i shut my car off and let it sit for awhile and it stopped doing it. Until the next time. That was in may of 2014 and it has happened a handful of times since then while my two young children were in the car. Im just now learning of a power steering recall on '05 chevy cobalt models. I bought my car this year.
1. Normal driving conditions2. Power steering failure randomly occurs causing loss of control.3. Shutting off car and restarting allows for temporary resolution.
The power steering just stopped working one day while i was driving.it now happens every time i drive aprox. 5-30 sec. After i start moving.
I was driving down the high and all of a sudden my power steering came on and has been for 2 months now. I have lookedup the issue and i am not the only owner of cobalt to have these problems. I have the 2005 cobalt ss supercharged wit 84,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving 5 mph when the power steering began to malfunction.the power steering light flashed while the contact was attempting a turn as the power steering system fully failed.the contact stated that the power steering was no longer operational. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl-*he contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when she was driving down the road at approx 55 mph and the power steering failed. She tried to turn around a curb and had no power steering which made for a difficult time turning. She stated that the longer the vehicle had no power steering, the more she felt as if the entire steering system was locking up altogether. She noticed the problem every time she drove the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that they could not duplicate the problem and the vehicle was alright to drive without the power steering. They told her that it just made the vehicle harder to drive. She had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 46,503. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel power and the engine warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted after five to ten minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,089.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Power steering failure on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt.no prior problems, just happened suddenly.occurs weekly.receive "power steering" warning on dash display and lose all power steering.
I have been having problems with my 2005 chevy cobalt it can be working fine and then suddenly the power system shuts of and my steering wheel gets really hard impossible to turn. It has been increasing in time every time we use the car .
This problem was fixed in the past.it never solved the problem and when i went to the dealer they told me it had been fixed.problem is random so there is no way to prove it was never fixed.it is dangerous - want a rental!!!i had to wait 3 months for the ignition switch to be replaced and had to borrow a car during that time.i finally asked for a rental and low and behold 3 days later my car was repaired...
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced a failure.
While driving the car a "power steering" warning came on and the power steering stopped working. The car became very difficult to steer. This is the second the message came on in the last month but the first time it went off and there was no steering problems. The car was diagnosed by a local dealer as needing a new electric power steering motor. The car is scheduled for repair this week.
My 2005 chevy cobalt steering is going in and out. The powersteering light comes on and the power steering goes away. Cutting the car off and then starting it back up restarts the power steering. The fuses have been checked and are good. What should we do?
I was running an errand earlier this afternoon under normal driving conditions (the weather was clear and the temperature was about 45f) when my driver information center warned of a power steering problem. At the time i was on a straight road only going about 25mph, so when i got to the upcoming stop sign, i shut down and restarted my car. I drove another 5 miles to pick up some food and there was no problem up to that point. On the remaining mile from the food stop to my home, the power steering went out twice. I was on a straight road going about 35mph the first time, and the second time i was pulling into my parking spot. I have not driven my car since then, and at this moment i plan to take the car to the local dealership monday (if they are not closed for president's day). The reason i am reporting this to nhtsa sort of prematurely is because this seems to be a very common occurring problem based on what i found after looking up 'chevy, cobalt, power, steering' on a search engine. One article alone had over 810 comments, all owners of the same car with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while it was parked with the engine running, the power steering light illuminated and the steering locked. This has occurred about a total of 6 times. The vehicle has not been drivenever since it locked up. The failure only occurs whenever the vehicle is turned on . The dealer was contacted and they asked the contact to bring in the vehicle, however the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because the power steering will lock up . There have been no repairs done to the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 55493.
2005 chevy cobalt - power steering failure.
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.
I've had my cobalt for a little bit over 3 years and my 'power steering' warning light started to come on.if i stopped and restarted the car it would go away for a bit but the warning would come back.i took it to a dealer and they said the steering column needs to be replaced and of course my warranty just ran out so i have to pay for it.my dealership is aware of the problem because they have had to repair it on other cobalts.from what i have read on the internet a lot of other people are having the same problem as i am.why hasn't something been done about this?
I drive an 05 chevy cobalt and the steering component/transmission went bad. Just bought the car a few weeks ago.last night i was simply driving to the library when all of a sudden the power steering flash on the dash board, the steering got really tight, the check engine light came on, other lights sporadically flashes, the speedometer goes berserk, the rm's same issue, even one point the gas meter was going out of control. And the car will shake badly.the car was working just fine the few hours i drove before. Luckily i was able to get it home without hurting anyone. I've read that many people have suffered the same problem and that chevy should have a recall. I have not taken it to a dealer yet because i don't have the money for repairs.
I was recently traveling on the highway when the steering wheel became stiff and hard to maneuver.i looked down at the warning panel and it had lighted up "power steering".my car is a 2005 chevy cobalt with 45,000 miles.i read on the internet about other 2005 cobalt owners having the same problem around 40,000 miles.i took it in to a chevy dealer telling them that it appears that this is a flaw with the 2005 cobalt but they said there has been no recall on the electric power steering system and that i would have to pay several hundreds of dollars to have the eps module replaced.i feel that it is unfair to have something so expensive to go out on your vehicle when it is still fairly new and have the same thing happen to others but yet we are left to pay for an apparently well know flaw in the chevy cobalt that gm does not want to admit exits.
No events leading to failure.chevy cobalt 2005 model 33,000 milespower steering random catastrophic failurekey sticks in ignitionnothing was done to correct the failure by the manufacturer (no recall) even though multiple complaints and problems have been identified with the power steering in these models.
Electronic power steering asst. Complete failure power steer returns after key cycledata indicator flasher (power steering) immediately after manual steering almost lock up only small corrections can be made in steering at that timethis is a life threatening problem!! for me or someone else.car hopped curb causing small amount of damage to rimsdealer suggested a repair of 831.45$ +tax caused by dtc co475 elec. Steering motor circuit. They did not indicate what the cause of the failure in the circuit!
2004 chevy cobalt power steering failed while driving. Car has not been driven due to safety oncerns. Plan to take to the chevy dealer for diagnosis and possible repair febuary 2010.will get rid of car as soon as humanly possible before a serious accident occurs.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact started the ignition, and a sudden loss in the power steering assist occurred. The vehicle was restarted numerous times before operating normally. In june 2012, the vehicle was repaired for the defect under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 22,162.updated 02/20/13*ljthe consumer stated the power assist fails while driving. No p.s. Warning lights except when driving. The dealer stated no warranty on recall repairs. Updated 2/20/2013
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Billy navarre chevrolet in 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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,379.
2005 chevy, cobalt, had 2 recalls 2010, 2014 both for steering issues.recently told by a mechanic problem still in rack and pion in steering mechanism.dealer will not promise to fix as part of orignal recall or can't quarantee fixing.with all the fatalities of this issue my feeling it should be a lifetime warrantee. On highway driving i feel it still is an issue and don't feel safe.dealer was not helpful at all.i have spent much money on front end issues with this vehicle and feel it has been related to some of the steering issue.
I am reporting about chevy cobalts powersteering problems. My car is a 2005 chevy cobalt. Last year at 33000 miles the powersteering failed and when i took it to chevy they said this was a problem with several others. I was required to pay 2000+ dollars to resolve the problem. I could not afford and so i ignored the problem which disappeared on its own for almost 10 months. Now its back again. My car has less than 390000 miles now. As i goggled the problem, i came across so many other people with a similar problem with the same model same year. Isn't this a manufacturers problem?requesting investigation on the problem.
2005 cobalt with 65,000 miles. Came to a stop and could not turn the steering wheel. Drove straight and car pulled to the left. Came to a stop and no problem turning the steering wheel. Took it to a shop where they were familiar with fixing the problem by replacing the electronic system that controls the power steering. This included the entire steering shaft with electric motor and switches attached at a cost of $900.00. Turned the complaint into chevrolet dealer and the complaint was takento gm where after two weeks sent a letter stating they would not cover the cost due to being 2nd hand car with too many miles on the car. Should someone be making a turn when the power steering decides to stop working an accident will surely happen and could kill or injury someone. My grandchild rides with her mother and i would be devastated if i lost them due to gm not wanting to recognize that there is a problem. At least toyota did the right thing by stopping production until their problems have been resolved.note that just replacing the part with a new one does not mean the new part will not go out at any time because gm will not investigate the problem.
I bought a 2005 chevy cobalt lt sedanfrom carmax in june 2008. Since i have had it the power steering has frozen numerous time during driving, locking up while going 45 mph is very dangerous to say the least.i have taken this car back to the dealer and they claim not to find anything wrong with the car.now the power steering will lock up one day and the next day it will be fine for two-three weeks, then the same thing will happen again only worse.first time it happened, the power steering was slow to respond and the transmission was jerky. The second time, the power steering was hard to turn the lights came on in the drivers info center indicating a problem and the transmission started making clicking noises.the third time the power steering actually froze during driving, all the dashboard lights came on and the transmission, speed odometer all were acting if there was water in the gas or something meaning it was not responding when i put my foot on the gas. I have taken it back to carmax, they acknowledge a problem, but they "cant fix", they then say it has to be taken to a gm dealer who say they cant detect a problem during a diagnostic test.this a very dangerous situation and a very dangerous car to drive.i have refused to drive unless they fix the power steering, they have kept my car waiting for it to "duplicate" the problem which is ridiculous. This car needs to be recalled and that power steering system replaced.gm knows that this is a huge problem but refuses to now even listen to any complaints now that they are in bankruptcy.but this car definitely needs to be recalled before someone is killed.
2005 chevrolet cobalt - power steering intermittently goes out.
There was not any warning.the power steering message came on in the car and i loss power steering.thankfully i was at a red light, but could have been traveling at 65mph on the highway going to/from work.several complaints are out there online about the same issue.paying almost $500 to replace power steering motor; but was also told that this may or may not be the true issue, that the steering column may be the culprit..cost of $940.00 to replace!!! who has that kind of money???
I was driving and was getting close to pulling into a driveway when the dash lit up and the steering went out i had to try and back up to pull into the driveway it was very hard to do . Im scared to drive my car this happened at someone else house not mine
Power steering went out while driving on the high way. Luckily i am a strong man and was driving and not my wife. The front passenger seat belt is now no longer usable due to the fact that it is stuck buckled together for the 2nd time. It can no be detached. This is a safety hazard. And now i must replace this seat belt and buckle.
It beeps and reads power steering every time we drive it, no power steering.
Electric power steering signal comes on when driving and it makes driving very hard to steer. It locks up and the steering of the vehicle makes it hard to turn the wheel when turning needs to be done.
The power steering goes out on my 2005 chevy cobalt on a frequent basis making the car very hard to turn and unsafe to drive. I am concerned that one day i will not be able to control the car and cause and accident with serious injuries or worse. I see there are hundreds of other incidents of this nature and the list continues to grow on a daily basis. Please have gm issue a recall and provide the needed repairs before more people experience collision and injury or death.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. Additionally, there was an abnormal beeping noise detected. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
Two an a half years ago my vehicle started to just turn off randomly while driving, it started about every 4-5 months then about a year ago it started happening about twice a month. I brought my vehicle to the shop and they stated that the problem was the fuel pump. It was replaced since then.i have not had a problem with the vehicle turning off in the middle of me driving. Now february 6, 2010 i was driving and the power steering randomly went out.sometimes if i turn my car off and restart it will have power steering again sometimes it does not help.this has been occurring for 2 days now and it happened yesterday 3 times and today 3 times. I was driving through the mountains and almost caused a couple of collisions because of this.i plan on going to the shop tomorrow and i will keep any parts they replace.*tw
Received recall notice for my 2005 cobalt sedan(71,000 miles), in march of 2010. The recall was related to the electric power steering unit. The electric motor thought to be the problem was replaced free of charge by local dealer, no problems with steering up to that point. Just recently(aug 2010), i started experiencing problems with the steering.the power steering light would flash on and ding. The car would immediately lose power and the door locks would lock and unlock by themselves. It was as though a switch had been thrown. And then it would go away. The local dealer that troubleshoot the problem charged me $55 and said there was an electrical short triggering error problems within the steering column modules. I asked if it was related to the problems they hadwith the steering electric motors and he said this was another unrelated issue. Sure.so i called a reputable local mechanic and explained my problem. He said he has replaced several steering column units at a cost of $900 a pop. I can see why gm's parts and labor guys love this. He also said the entire column is faulty and they all should be replaced.of course nothing will happen until a congressman's relative gets badly hurt or killed.i am surprised that the nhtsa has not followed up on the original recall fix as that was only the tip of the iceberg for a much bigger problem. I understand there are several thousand people experiencing steering issues that can be severe at times.
My wife's chevrolet cobalt was part of the power steering motor recall and received the repair on may 26, 2010.the car functioned normally until march 31 of 2013 when the cobalt, with only 17, 321 miles, was brought to the local chevrolet dealership after my wife experienced a failure of the power steering. Next i accompanied my wife to the parking lot where it had been parked and discovered that upon re-starting, the car functioned normally. The check engine light however was on. We took the car to the dealership on feb. 1, 2013 where the power steering problem and check engine light was discussed. The technicians indicated that they could find nothing wrong with the power steering, simply stating that, "'it works now!" on friday march 8, 2013, the power steering message appeared on the speedometer, a chime sounded,and the power steering went out. I managed to drive the car home and park it. The steering was very hard to operate, as the power steering was not functioning. If my wife had been driving, i seriously doubt whether she would have been able to control the car. During this same incident the engine ran extremely rough and almost died several times. This car simply is not safe. The recall repair was not successful suggesting that general motors had its dealers perform on the cobalt was not the correct one. (was it the most economical for g.m.?). Since that time we have driven less than 500 miles and it is now fourteen months later! we are afraid to drive this car.
2005 chevy cobalt as soon as you start vehicle it has power steering but as soon as you start driving a dinger alarms and displays the power steering message. And then there is no power steering, however it is drivable but in my own opinion not safe because it does take alot of force to steer especially at low speed!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise, the warning light would illuminate, and then the power steering failed on several occasions. The problem became progressively worse whenever he made a right and left turn. The dealer could not find any error codes while running a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified when the complaint was filed. The vehicle has not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The past few days when driving my 2005 cobalt the power steering goes completely out and i lose control of the car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer because he heard a noise coming from the steering column.the dealer stated that a new steering column was needed.there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at the time of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 34,950. Updated 05/27/09an ignition switch was needed as well. Updated 05/29/09
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Updated 02/18/16*ljthe consumer stated he had an accident on november 20, 2015. No further details were given. Updated 02/23/16.
I have an 05 cobalt and have had several issues. I have has the steering column replaced and my power steering has had to be fixed along with a few other issues. The place i purchased and had my car serviced was closed due to doing shady business(bill heard in buford ga). I bought this car because i thought it was a good name brand and it was safe as i just had a baby. As it turns out this car seems to be a death trap and no one will do anything as these are safety issues and issues on things that were supposed to have been fixed!
Power steering continuously goes out on our 2005 chevy cobalt.it requires us to pull over, turn the car off, wait, and then restart the car before it resets itself.we have now come to the point where it goes out and no matter how many times we stop and restart the car it doesn't work.we can't afford the $1000.00 it's going to take to get it fixed by the dealer ship at this time.the company should be held responsible for this problem considering its a defect in the electrical system.we haven't had any problems from the car other than the power steering.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 50 mph, the power steering stopped working.the power steering warning light illuminated and it became extremely difficult for the contact to steer the vehicle.the vehicle has not been to the dealer.the vin and powertrain were unknown.the current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 34,000.
The power steering fault keeps coming on turning the electrical power assist off. I have to restart the car to get it to work again.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph the power steering light would flash and the power steering would go off on the vehicle. The contact has to turn off the vehicle and then restart it for the power steering to work again. This happens while the vehicle is making turns as well.the manufacturer informed the contact that since their is not a recall the manufacturer is not responsible for the repairs.the contact feels a recall should be issue regarding the power steering.failure mileage was 106,000.
I have a 2005 cobalt i purchased new.i have had numerous problems with the brakes, headlights, a.c., signal lights etc.but the newest problem is the power steering it goes out without any warning.it does this every day at no certain time.and this is very dangerous as it is very hard to steer when this happens.when the steering goes out it says power steering on dash, most of the time i can pull over and turn the car off wait a minute and restart the engine and it steers fine for awhile.the car has 37,500 miles on it and the warranty just ran out. This could easily cause a loss of control and or a collision.feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.....thanks.
Power steering fails in 2005 chevy cobalt. Speedometer quits working so odometer no longer registers. Daughter was driving vehicle when steering quit. This almost created a major accident. Took car to mechanic and he says the computer won't give out any input.
My wife owns a 2005 chevy cobalt.she was turning into an intersection when her electric power steering failed without warning and she lost control of the vehicle.this caused her to be unable to complete the turn and was almost hit by the vehicle behind her.luckily the driver behind her was paying attention and was able to avoid a collision.the car had to be taken to the dealer where they had to replace the power steering module and we wereadvised that if it eventually failed again (which they stated may be only a temporary repair) that we would have to replace the entire steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 5 mph, the steering column power was intermittent and the power steering indicator illuminated. The failure was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure recurred the following day. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
I was driving my chevy cobalt on tuesdayaround 25 mph when something popped up saying power steering, the steering wheel got completely hard and i couldn't turn it. Almost got into a car accident while making a left. Next day, nothing happened. A day after, it started with the problem again. Took my car to the mechanic and he told me that it might be that the pump went bad. This is outrageous and really scary. Gm has to do something about it considering i am not the first one to complain about this.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt coupe and the power steering keeps going out. I see this as a major safety issue. If i have no power steering, how am able to swerve to avoid collisions, objects in the road, deer, etc.?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving the power steering failed after the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The repairs were made but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,275.
2005 chevy cobalt car. Power steering failure, speedometer and rpm needles jump up and down like crazy, engine stalls, when press gas and brake pedals, car jerks forwards and backwards, warning lights on dashboards go on and off. When steering wheel failure happens, very very difficult to turn the wheel, almost locked up. This happens almost every day now and it's almost undrivable. Only 55,000 miles on the car.
2005 chevy cobalt has a problem with its power steering. My car loses power steering without warning. If i turn the car off and back on the problem goes away for a while. I also have a problem with my ignition. The key gets stuck in the ignition when i turn the car off and is hard to get out.
In the first incident, the power steering on my 2005 cobalt suddenly failed while accelerating up to highway speeds making it very difficult to turn. The power steering failure lasted until the vehicle was shut off after reaching my destination. The next day the power steering failed suddenly again twice and the failure would last until the vehicle was shut off.it's the same problem listed in recall #10v073000, but according to chevy, my vehicle isn't one included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. There was a loss of power steering which could have increased the risk of crash.the vehicle has not been inspected, nor repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 64000.
Vehicle has a rattle and vibration at highways speeds from 50-80. Steering is very loose and rattling sound is loud. Also, at slow speeds and going over bumps there is a clunking sound in the steering column and rattling noise from wheel.
My power steering on my vehicle always cuts out when i am in traffic, or in a turn. It is very unsafe.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt all of a sudden started having issues with the power steering. It would go in and outuntil it finally got to hard to drive. I took into the dealership and was told that the power steering unit had gone bad. I had it repaired to the tune of $400. Imagine my surprise when i went on line to find out that this very problem is being investigated by the national highway and safety commission. I was really upset with the dealership and with chevrolet because i was never notified that it was a problem. I would like to have this investigated further. I feel that this is unfair to consumers for dealerships to charge us for issues the manufacturer should take responsibility for. In addition, the gear shift mechanism is also faulty. Sometimes it is almost impossible to get the key out of the ignition. This has occurred before, resulting in having the whole mechanism replace in november 2008 and now it appears that it may have to be replaced again. When you put the car in park, it does not go all the way into gear and you have to keep putting the gear from neutral to park until it release the ignition.
My girlfriend bought an 05 chevy cobalt from a local dealership that inspected the car 15 minutes before we drove it off the lot.25 hours later as my girlfriend is exiting the highway, slowing down from 55 mph.the powersteering fails on her and sends her into the guard rail doing about 40-45. I have been pn forums and have found an obscured amount of the same complaints. Something really needs to be done about these cobalts before someone dies.luckily she was only knocked around a little and wasn't seriously injured.
My daughter drives a 2005 cobalt.on 8-10-2009 she was driving on a two lane road with a speed limit of 55 mph when her car shutoff and she lost steering ability.she crossed the oncoming lane on a blind curve and stopped in a driveway.if there had been a car coming toward her in the oncoming lane she would have been severely injured at a minimum.the chevrolet dealer said he had never had never seen that happen.the dealer replaced the ecm and put the pcm caused a short.
The electric power power steering on my 05 chevy cobalt has failed on numerous occasions,when the car is started it works and turns off shortly after aprox. 1-3 minutes. The repair cost about $1000. To replace the motor and steering column. I'm finding many reports of premature failure on the web for several gm models that use this same design.
Several incidents involving steering of 2005 cobalt 2-door.each incident occurred on the freeway while driving straight at 55 to 65 mph.front end of vehicle "jumped" side to side and steering wheel responded only with considerable effort.last occurrence was witnessed by highway patrol who escorted me from the freeway with lights flashing.eventually, dealer did replace entire steering mechanism (2006) and problem has not recurred.also have had to have braking system replaced as well as components related to the computer system.
The contact has a 2005 chevorlet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering locked while driving approximately 45 mph. The problem has occurred while driving various speeds. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 75000 and the current mileage was 75212.
Vehicle begins to vibrate violently at slower speeds after deceleration from highway speeds.control of vehicle is lost during most violent vibrations, and stopping the vehicle completely does not help the situation.this vibrating (on the front wheels only) will continue for miles/hours.the only things noted on any 2005 chevy cobalt were safety for interior and headlights but there have been over 1100 reports of faulty power steering.slower speeds cause this violent vibration on the front end of the vehicle.it has started approximately a year after purchase and has continued and has gotten worse since then current date 12 february 2010.condition keeps worsening, has almost caused an accident.
I took my car to a chevy dealer for safety recall 10023 after i was driving home from work and i heard beeping and the 'power steering' appeared in the console. Once the power steering light came on, the gears had a slamming sound and the car would only drive 10 mph at max speed. The day i picked it up, the same thing happened a mile away from the dealer but this time i heard the clicking sound the brake will make when you take the car out of park, shook the entire car when the gears shifted, drove only 10 mph and felt like it would stall if i came to a complete stop. I pulled it over in a parking lot and immediately had it towed back to the dealer who, the next day after looking at the car again, told me he could find nothing wrong with the car. Fed up with this dealer, i took it to a local garage to have it inspected, again nothing. I do not feel safe driving this car at all now. I don't understand how there can be so many persistent problems with this car, yet no mechanics can say there is an issue. The power steering light should only come on when there is a serious problem, and for one to not be detected is very frustrating. I have been without a car for nearly 2 weeks now and have gotten no closer to feeling safe with me or my family inside of it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
2005 chevy cobalt had power-steering failure that led to accident causing total damage to the vehicle and partial damage to another vehicle.minor injury of passenger.
My 2005 chevy cobalt begins to shake while driving on the freeway. I can feel the vibration starting through the floor board and eventually the whole front end begins to shake. The steering wheel violently shakes from front to back(versus side to side) and the vehicle is hard to control. I always have to pull over or get off the freeway. It feels like the whole front end is going to fall apart. After coming to a complete stop i can continue to drive without any problems. This began almost 6 months ago. I have had my car looked at several times and each time i take it and someone test drives it they cannot find a problem. They have done inspections of brakes, tires ( rebalance and rotate, checked front end alignment, checked steerage and linkage and they find nothing wrong. They also tell me that my car is in great condition. But it continues to shake all the time. Sometimes it won't happen for a week or two, sometimes it happens two or three times a week. .
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt.went out out driveway and the power steering light came on.drove back down and called the dealership.they said it was ok to drive it, the light just comes on.had me test it and see if the ps did fail, which it didn't.went to drive it the next day or so and the check engine light came on.at that point we went to the dealership to see about the car being towed for repairs.after looking it over, the dealership said they would have to replace the steering column.from what i'm reading, this isn't an isolated incident with the cobalts.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving 25 mph he noticed that the power steering lightappeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings.the current and failure mileages were 49000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph the power steering warning light would illuminate on the vehicle and immediately after the power steering would lock. An hour after driving the vehicle the steering failed at least three times. He had to put the vehicle in neutral, turn the vehicle off and wait for the power steering to reset itself. There were no recalls for the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 64,015.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/20/15*ljupdated 11/25/15.
While exiting interstate highway, decelerating on a right-curving ramp, it became extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel.this has repeated in a number of other situations since, turning both right and left while accelerating, decelerating, and from a full stop, especially on turns of 90 degrees or more, but also in highway situations such as lane changes. Operator has not noticed any trouble lights before, during or after occurrences, or heard any particular sounds or experienced any smells.
As i was leaving my parking garage from work, i was getting ready to make a right turn onto the street, and right in the middle of the road the car stopped steering. I had to turn the car off and turn it back on to get it to steer again. Currently it's fine, but i am scared that it will happen again, and with my 5 year old daughter in the car, and on the interstate, not so safe.
Power steering failed in my chevy cobalt.it cuts out within a few minutes of driving and remains out.this makes it difficult to steer at low speeds and park.i have come close to being in accidents several times.i have stop driving my car because it is to difficult to maneuver and it is to much of a strain for me while pregnant.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and the power steering went out as i was leaving work.it happened a few times on my way home.i was able to get it to the dealership but had a very difficult time making turns.the end result was having to have it be replaced.
I can be driving down the road at any rate of speed, and the power steering warning light will come on & chime, by the time the chime stops the power steering has gone out.i can stop the car, turn it off, turn it back on and it fixes the problem for about 2-5 minutes then the situation repeats itself. It happens constantly to the point the car is almost not drivable. It has progressively gotten worse over time.
2005 cobalt door automatic.. Since june-july of 2006, the automobile has repeatedly been taken to 2 different dealerships for repair or correction during the warranty period. The would act as to stall, shaky, and hesitate while driving. Each time the dealer said they were unable to find or determine the problem. Now, that the warranty is out and the car has done the same problem (july 10. 2008) the dealership says there is a problem and they will have to look farther into it.. I knew this was going to happen, the moment its out of manufacture warranty, they can find a problem with it.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control, and then the gears in the transmission began slipping.he had to exert great force to the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and shut the engine off.he was able to restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was unavailable. Updated 11/17/09after all the failed attempts of fixing the vehicle, the consumer was told the body control module needed to be replaced. The power steering would go out occasionally. All of the gauges were acting erratically. Updated 11/18/09
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While entering the drive-way the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was lost of power steering. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer, nor has the manufacturer been notified. The failure mileage was 72,796.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the power steering warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while turning at 5 mph. A power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.
Electric power steering goes out while driving 2005 chevy cobalt at any speed.happens often, have been able to pull over and turn car off and restart then power steering works again for a while.very dangerous at high speeds(55mph)have seen many reported problem with same issue with this year and model..
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel was unable to move. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after three minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,769.
My chevy cobalt was losing power steering while parking, the mechanic could not find anything wrong. While driving on the highway during rush hour the power steering failed and i could barely turn the wheel. I was able to get it off the road. The power steering motor was replaced for almost $600 but i am still having steering problems. Along with the motor being replaced i had previously replaced almost every part relating to the steering system in this car. This problem is going to kill someone if it hasn't already. Please, please make gm recall this car it is unsafe to drive. I am afraid every time i drive it.*cw
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle lost power steering function. The contact was still able to drive and control the steer wheel although it became difficult when she made left and right turns. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing at this time. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000.
While in drive, the vehicle made a buzzing sound like electrical wires being fried, and then completely shut off.there were no brakes and no steering ability- the car was completely lifeless, no ability to control it at all, stranded in the middle of a street.
Power steering stops during driving (electric). My daughter was almost involved in an accident when this happen.
2005 chevrolet cobalt the power steering module goes out and the vehicle is very hard to steer. Could cause an accident. It has been happening on and off for a week. I have looked at other complaint websites and it looks like this is happening a lot to other people.
Electronic power steering failure. Started 2 years ago. Chevrolet cobalt 2005 ls. The power steering usually goes out within 5 minutes of driving every time.it is a very irritating problem. I would fix, but it costs a couple thousand dollars. I've been waiting for a recall, and thank godthere is finally an investigation. I know of several people with this same issue who own cobalts. Chevrolet needs to clean up their mess.
Without warning the power steering has failed and has failed everytime i start to drive it. This started on 12/20/08. Driving it is difficult and the only cure is to replace the steering column costing $700. I have found this is a common problem to the chevy cobalt 05-08.
My chevrolet cobalt 2005 turn off the power steering almost every drive.
In aug 2006 purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt ls 4 door sedan.after having for 6 months, needed new front brakes, had replaced and was informed that the rotors were warped; had to replace two other times. Finally got another manufacturers installed.since getting this car have also had the key stuck in the ignition whereas i couldn't get it out dealership can not reproduce (and it is out of warranty).am still having this problem to date, more so now because of having to replace the steering column. (see below)in mar 2010 because of recall had steering replaced.in july 2011 it was replaced again, and again (9/13/2013). I lost control of the car while making a turn almost hitting a parked car.mechanic was able to reproduce this.but because gm is the only place that you can get these parts you therefore have to use them.(no after market parts made) it cost me $792 to get this replace this (out of pocket)..since getting this car, have had to replace struts, springs, shocks, brakes, control arm bushings most of this as i understand it would normally with higher mileage.when i got the car it had i believe 22k miles on it.now it has 54200 on it...that's roughly 5k/yr.all maintenance has been performed and the car has not been abused.gm needs to do something with these cars not just ignore the problems.
We have a chevy 2005 cobalt. The front end make a really bad riddling noise and sometimes the steering is hard. I call and took it to a dealer and they said they was no recalls. I said i heard it on tv and also the papers. My daughter is the one that drives this car most of the time. I want to know is she going to be safe. Please let me know asap. I don't want anything to happen to her. Its asking for a date of incident i'm not sure. Guess? the noise is mostly on rough roads. The steering is about one time every ?? thank you please let me know.
Power steering failed without warning while driving,almost resulting in crash. The vehicle beeps and displays "power steering" on the screen in the dash when it fails.turning the vehicle off then on restores power steering,but after approx. A quarter mile of driving it fails again. There are hundreds of similar complaints listedonline from other owners of the same vehicle.
Chevrolet cobalt 2005 power steering failure.began failing sporadically then failed consistently daily in may of 2009.......had power steering column replaced.
My daughter was driving her 2005 chevrolet cobalt yesterday afternoon and without warning, the power steering failed.after a while, she was able to drive it again, but later that same day, the power steering failed once again.as with the other complainant, she was traveling at a low speed, thank goodness!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 70 mph, the power steering failed.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and it was confirmed that the power steering failed.in addition, the power steering warning light illuminated.the dealer stated that the vehicle was not covered for the repair; however, it has not yet been repaired.the failure occurs intermittently.through online research, the contact discovered numerous consumers experiencing the same failure.the failure mileage was 57,000 and current mileage was 57,005. Updated 8/28/09 updated 09/03/09.
Power steering alarm appears on dashboard.power steering stops working and transmission begins very hard shifting,causing car to 'buck' each time it shifts.the problem has occured both when stationary and when in motion. It was intermittent, but now occurs daily.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving between25 to 30 mphthe power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then he lost vehicle control.after two minutes the vehicle was able to be restarted. The dealer was contacted, but because the warranty expired, no assistance was provided. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were48500.
2005 chevy cobalt electrical power steering failure.a couple of beeps and power steering is noted on the dashboard and at the same time you loose complete power steering while driving. Has happen twice in the last two days.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt with 47,000 miles.while driving, i was steering into a sharp turn and the power steering quit working.i fought it to the side of the road nearly hitting a tree.once stopped i shut the car off.looked under the hood and found no leaks or visible damage.i started the car and i had power steering again.this incident happened a week later driving down the road.again pulled off the road and nothing visible seem to be wrong.started the vehicle again and again i have power steering.just a few days passed and my wife was driving the car taking our son to pre-school.started to turn right off our road and the power steering went out and was nearly hit by an oncoming car because she could not continue to turn the steering wheel.now the power steering is always out / not working.the dealership is saying that gm wants them to replace the steering column.$940.00 plus tax.this does not always fix the problem he says.he also told me that gm does not no exactly what the problem is and that they were supposedly researching.i have done some internet research myself and found that thousands are having this problem from model years 2005 through 2009 to include the hhr and ion.please help.
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt suddenly goes out.i have found that if i turn the car off and back on then the power steering will return for some period of time.i haven't had any real accident with it to date, but i can testify that the power steering does go out in chevy cobalts.it's pretty difficult for me to turn the steering wheel when this happens, and i'm a grown man of average strength.
With little warning, power steering went out as i was leaving mydriveway;i barely could turn the steering wheel; when the engine was shut off, i was able to drive short distance and then the power steering light came on.fortunately, the car was still under warranty; my steering column had to be replaced.now i continue to have problems with the front end, with the engine light coming on!!!!i thought chevy cobalt had good consumer reports.what happened chevrolet???did you all decide that quality just isn't worth a [xxx]!how about public safety!!!i am an rn and am outraged at the number of complaints regarding this same issue, and yet no public recall has been announced.does someone have to die first? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while turning the vehicle at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became loose and difficult to turn.the power steering indicator illuminated during the failure.the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was not notified.the failure mileage was 131,951.
We have noticed a sudden loss of electric power steering, this is intermittent. Our daughter now drives this car and we are scared that it is going to go out when she is in traffic and cause a vehicle accident.
The power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt failed while making a turn on a busy street. The sudden failure caused me to veer into 2 lanes of oncoming traffic. Was able to stop and no accidents occurred. I had 3 of my children in the car with me, could've been tragic!!!!
My daughter experienced a power steering failure on her 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the power steering failed while she was driving home from school.there was no warning that the power steering would fail.a power steering warning message came up on the dashboard and then became very difficult to steer.the car will be taken to a chevrolet dealer for repairs.
About once a month "power steering" appears on display, sometime power assist is gone, most times it is still there but transmission shifts very hard and stalls engine when stopped for red light. If power steering comes on right away after starting vehicle, shut off, smack pass side of center console, then start, usually off then, but if vehicle is hot from sitting in sun, or very cold in winter, you have to drive it and either heat it up or cool it off before pulling over parking and shut off for 15 minutes, then hit it then start it.told dealer of this before p/s recall work was done they said it was not related, when i went to pick it up they ask if we were having trouble with the power steering and transmission, i said yes, they said oh have a nice day.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel was defective. The steering wheel vibrated and became difficult to turn while driving approximately 45 mph. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
2005 chevy cobalt has power steering failure.the car drives fine for the first mile then power steering warning will come on the car will no longer have power steering until the car is shut off and restarted. Occasionally the key will be difficult to remove from the steering column once the vehicle is shut off. Three time the keys were left in the car overnight due to same problem. There is also a rattle coming from the steering column at low speeds. The date i inputted is only when the power steering started to fail all other issues have been on going for the past year.
Out of the blue the car began missing, quitting and unable to steer or turn the car has a serious loss of power.the car has been checked and rechecked with no answers and with the previous complaints and recalls that are listed i am requesting information on the specifics to get the car fixed without the cost to me.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the power steering module was replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification ofnhtsa campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The power steering failed intermittently while driving approximately 25 mph. When the engine is shut off and restarted, the power steering reset itself and the vehicle operates normally. The electric power motor in the steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 98,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at speeds of 55 mph the power steering alarm flashed on the dashboard and triggered the alarm. Immediately, the vehicle lost power steering and proceeded to drift to the left into oncoming traffic. The contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to avoid crashing with oncoming traffic and maintain control of the steering wheel. She was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and shut off the engine. When starting the ignition, the power steering reset itself and was operating normally. The failure occurred two additional times and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he replaced the entire power steering column and assembly. There were no failures after the repairs were made. The failure mileage was 65,726 and the current mileages was 82,000.updated 4/7/2010 the power steering assist module was replaced. Updated 05/12/10.
Power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt as gone out.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). After the repair was performed, the power steering warning indicator began to illuminate. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the conrtact was awaiting further repairs. The contact had not experienced a defect with the power steering prior to the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,997.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to make a right turn into a parking lot the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and the power steering failed. She was able to safely restart the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation.she notified the dealer, and a technician advised her that she would have to pay a diagnostic fee of $1000.00 to inspect the vehicle. No repairs were made. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.
Car loses power steering randomly, dealer wont recognize recall.will be turning and car will all of a sudden lose the power steering causing my car to jerk and i need to correct.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. The vin was not available.
2005 chevy cobalt has power steering failure.power steering is fine and working until about 10 minutes into a drive.the power steering message comes on the display at the dash and steering becomes very difficult.power steering returns upon restarting the vehicle but will usually fail shortly after.i have done internet research and found that this is a common problem for this make and model.my vehicle is in the shop now awaiting an estimate for repairs.
Power steering failure signal comes on after any length of time of driving, at any speed and on any pavement. The steering wheel locks up and the car has to be turned off and restarted in order for the steering to reset. Fuel injection failure. Key won't turn in ignition. Cd player picks and chooses when it will work.
I have this problem on my 2005 cobalt of the gauge cluster going nuts, speedometer and rpm gauge jumping up and down, the lights in the cluster, abs, security, brake, engine and some others start flashing, the transmission starts clicking near the shifter and the automatic transmission shifts very hard, in fact when slowing for a stop sign or traffic light i have to shift to neutral and then pull the shifter to 1st just to get it to go without stalling, the worse part of this problem is when this starts while traveling down the hi-way and the power steering stops working and i am going around a curve and it intermittently starts working and i have to try not to over steer causing an accident, this first appeared in 2008 and has done it since, no one can fix it not even the dealership.
Power steering motor is out, lose of power steering on dash board no recalls when there should be
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle due to power steering failure.the contact crashed into a guard rail and the air bag did not deploy. The contact suffered facial lacerations and bruises. The contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. After the crash, the contact received a nhtsa recall notice id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was destroyed. The approximate mileage was 60,300.updated 10/12/11*lj updated 3/27/12
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving between 15-25 mphthe power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle lost power steering. He was able to safely restart the vehicle to resume normal operation. The failure and current mileages were 60,039.
A clunk in my driver side front tire, when going over small bumps while turning. Also loose steering, rattling sound from the steering column. Gm replaced the intermediate shaft, it did absolutely nothing.im now being told i need to replace the whole steering column at 50,000 miles! this will cost about 2 thousand dollars..... Problem not caused by driver. Inside the steering column there is a "backlash" form the gears causing this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds including approximately 35 mph the power steering light illuminated and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The power steering light did not shut off unless the vehicle was turned off. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. When the steering light illuminated, the steering wheel changed to manual which made it very difficult to make left and right turns. The failure has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The current and the failure mileages were 22,000.updated 09/23/09the dealer stated the power steering motor failed. Updated 09/29/09.
After having taken my car into the chevrolet dealer for a power steering failure the car acted up again. They replaced the power steering motor however after about 1 hour of driving the cruise control disengaged and the power steering message came on the display. The gauges started going crazy and the check engine light would flash on and off as well as the parking brake light. At lower speeds there was a clicking sound from under the automatic transmission box and the car jerked when changing gears. This is extremely dangerous as driving on the free way at those speeds can lead to fatalities. I am extremely thankful nothing happened. General motors needs to get this right as clearly replacing the power steering motor is not the solution to the problem!
Power steering failure in my 2005 chevy cobalt.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle had been previously repaired for the power steering assist under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the crash. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 174,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the key fob failed to release from the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,693.
I purchased my 2005 chevy cobalt a little of a year ago. I only have 46,000 miles on it and my power steering has gone out of it. I am now told that it will cost me over 1,000 dollars to get it fixed which i can not afford. I have almost gotten into an accident because of the power steering.
2005 chevy cobalt.while driving 55mph, heading into a right hand curve, motor shut off and steering column locked causing crash.car sent to dealer to investigate issue and repair colison damage.they state that no error codes so accident must have been my fault.i contact manufacturer and am told, dealer found no issue, and they dont know of any other similar issues with cobalts.i request a safety review due to multiple instances that have been found online, and am denied.explain to dealer that instances excede virginia state lemon law, and they are not cooperative.seeking legal coucil.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact experiences periodic power steering failure while driving various speeds.the steering wheel cannot turn to the left or right and she must turn and pull the wheel with great force to pull the vehicle to the side of the road.the vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer.the failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the power steering seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. The vehicle also lost fuel. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle also hesitated and jerked violently, and "faulty power steering" and "loss of fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated and the transmission made an abnormal shifting noise. The contact called anderson chevrolet (31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 226-0822) and was informed that the transmission recall was serviced in 2009; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Electric power steering problem in my cobalt keeps going out while driving and leaving me with no control to turn the vehicle. Will be taking it to dealer for 2nd time over this problem, and keep being told this isn't a chevy issue however over 20,000 complaints over this defect to chevy..
In april of 2009, the power steering on my 2005 chevy cobalt started going out whenever i would get slower than 50 mph.on april 22, 2009, i had to have my steering column replaced.i understand now that there has been a recall on this vehicle model due to this steering problem.i would like to be reimbursed for the amount i had to pay for the repair job.thank you.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. Whiledriving he heard a beeping noise, and then he lost power steering. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 36000.
Was driving my car at or around 60 mph and the powersteering light came on in my car and the steering wheel became extremely stiff and hard for me to pull of the side of the road. I turned my car off for about 2 minutes and turned it back on and it began working normally.approximately 20 miles later the powersteering went out again.as of today august 3, 2009 it has gone out 3 times within 3 days.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly stopped functioning while driving. The vehicle had to be shut off and re-started to continue driving.he stated that the failure occurred each time he made a left or right turn. The failure occurred intermittently.a local mechanic stated that the power steering motor and/or module was defective. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 55,746 and the failure mileage was approximately 55,710.
Electric power steering pump and modular in a 2005 chevy cobalt.the power steering has started locking up at times and then comes back.took itto the dealer and they said that the electric pump and modular needs to be replaced this has happened to a large number of these cars.it is very unsafe and can cause a serious accident or the result of someone getting seriously hurt or killed.we purchased this car for our daughter thinking that this was a safe car for her to drive to school and work.but this is very unsafe because the steering can lock up and leave her with no steering. We think gm should be made to recall this problem because they know how many cars this has happened to and it is very unsafe.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated as he was driving at low speed the warning light came on and the vehicle started jerking and the power steering was lost. The contact stated he almost landed up in a ditch because he could not control the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where they repaired the power steering assist motor and installed ana f motor kit and the lost communication code. The failure mileage was 76,794.
2005 chevy cobalt power steering failure. Can not steer car if this happens.this is an on going problem with several complaintsthis needs to be addressed.problem occurs daily and is a safety hazard for car to be driven. However you have to drive to keep your job to make the payments on the car.in the process of trying to find affordable solution.
2005 chevrolet cobalt power steering goes out after a few minutes of driving.turn the ignition off and then back on and power steering comes back on then off again after driving for a few minutes.
Electrical power steering failure in my 2005 chevy cobalt.i have made numerous complaints to the manufacturer with no response.my power steering goes out and then resets itself, sometimes while you are going down the road.the only repair for this is to replace my entire steering column which costs over $1,000!this happened when i had only 62,000 miles on the car.cannot afford to fix this car and pay for it too.i have children though and this is a dangerous situation.we live in ky and the roads are full of hills and curves, now that the power steering is starting to reset itself again while going down the road, it is even more hazardous.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine light illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,586.
We were driving our 2005 chevy cobalt on a major highway and the words "power steering" came on the dash display. My husband was driving and said he didn't have any power steering. Luckily he was driving because i would not have been able to control it to get it back home almost 2 hours away. We had to spend 450-500 for the new power steering unit then pay someone to put it in. We had just bought this in august 2009. This happened in december 2009. We bought this for our 16 year old son who had just got his drivers license and now we are afraid to let him drive it. There wouldn't be enough money in the world to sue for if something happened to one of my kids in this car. I hope gm fixes this.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 45 mph andhe lost control of the steering wheel. The failure occurredat least ten times. He turned the vehicle off and restarted it since occasionally it would correct itself. The power steering light also illuminated after the steering failed. He took the vehicle to the dealership and was informed that the issue was prevalent; yet, the dealer did not make any repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The current mileage was approximately 55,000. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
On 6/22/14, i was coming home from philadelphia and while on the brunswick highway, my 2005 chevy cobalt's dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off and i had to pull over 4 times off the highway. My odometer didn't work either. This also made my transmission jerk and slip. It was so bad that when it was switching gears, it was making my entire car shake. I was afraid for my life. I nearly crashed into a semi-truck because my brakes and power steering didn't work. Also, i couldn't go below 65mph on the highway because the transmission was slipping. I made it home but i was still shocked and scared.the next day i took it to the dealership to get it looked at. I thought it was the recall problem with the ignition but they couldn't find what the main cause was. They said it wasn't ignition but some sort of computer glitch. All they did was reset the computer and recommended me to buy anew car battery. I got the new battery and every was fine.on 7/714, the same issue happened again but worse. It happened while my car was parked and again the dashboard lit up. Everything went off again, i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off. It took me 6 times restarting the car for the dashboard to be cleared, and then 5 minutes again, the car chimed, and i lost my power steering, traction control, abs and the odometer didn't work again. I nearly crashed again too. I took it again to the the dealership. On 7/8/14, they told me they replaced the recalled ignition switch, but they still couldn't find the root of the cause of the major electrical issue in my car. They did say my car isn't safe to drive on the road. They asked me to leave it for a couple of days to see if they can find the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power steering: 2005 chevrolet cobalt ss supercharged (manual transmission).i would like to add my two cents to the complaints on the power steering system in my car, mentioned above. It has not caused me an accident but has caused a few close calls.i have noticed a few things about the failure:-there is an 'overall frequency' with which power steering outages occur, depending on a number of factors i have observed:-turning off and restarting the ignition (even going 80mph on the highway) will immediately fix the issue for a random period of time, based in part on the current 'overall frequency'.-tire wear (resulting in additional surface contact, presumably) increases the frequency of the failure.-warmer temperatures seem to make outages more frequent.-'spirited', high-rpm type driving (my car is the supercharged model) results in more frequent steering system outages...usually with the system failing just after reaching the peak rpm of a given gear, and regardless of whether the car is currently turning.-the system can go days and weeks without failing.it is usually possible to guess how soon the outage will return based on how hard the wheel is to turn once the system has failed. If the wheel is very hard to turn, based in part on the factors above, then restarting the car will only correct the issue for a very short period of time (sometimes as little as 15-20 seconds). If the wheel is easier to turn when the steering is out, the system stays active for considerably longer periods (perhaps 1 hour) before failing again.
Power steering light comes on and power steering fails while driving on the interstate at 70mph.this incident happened about a year ago, my cars power would completely shut off and my car would go from 70mph to 10 mph in about half a second while driving on the interstate. I will never buy a cobalt again.i had the issue fixed, or so i thought last year, but because it happened again tonight, it looks like it was not resolved.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 18 mph on normal road conditions the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driverexerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was driven into a parking lot. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the current mileage was 34,628.updated 01/15/10. *ljupdated 01/19/10
Power steering would fail at any time. I couldn't steer the car. It was very dangerous especially on the highway.
I was at a stop sign and pulled outto negotiate a turn when my car seemed to stop.the car then started to move slowly, but i had a difficult time turning the wheel.the words "power steering" appeared in the service messages area..i was able to reach home but negotiating the turns was like driving a manual car.i called my local dealership who told me to bring it in.i took it to my local dealership this morning, and the steering seemed normal, with no error messages appearing. This afternoon, i was told that the code indicated i needed a new steering column.car is in the garage now and a new steering column will be put in by tomorrow. Cost quoted to replace the column is $500 plus change. I also e-mailed general motors and hope for a response.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to hedricks chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,690.
'tamara recall' the eps is not working correctly. When making turns and when parking it stops working and very difficult to steer. There seems to be an ongoing problem with this vehicle. I have a coworker that has the same issue as well as numerous reports by consumers that have filed complaints with gm. My children use this vehicle to go to college and i want to have peace of mind that this is something that won't cost them their lives due to neglegence by gm!i don't think it should matter how or when it occurs! it's obvious that there is a problem and gm should think very seriously about this problem!
As far as i know, there were no accidents leading to the failure, but 2 months ago, i started experiencing power steering failures in my 2005 chevrolet lt. After shutting the car off, and back on, the problem disappeared. Then it started happening more frequently, once, even 8 times in one day. I didn't take it into the dealership for the first time until 7/21/09 because it was getting too risky to drive. I have taken it to the dealership to get the steering column replaced but the problem still persists. They have given me various excuses as to why this problem keeps occurring but none of them are valid. When they test drive it, they claim it never acts up for them, but it does it randomly, there is no pattern to why it acts the way it does. I have taken it to the dealership a total of 5 times already. They have the car now because on 8/10/09, i nearly got into an accident and had to jump the curb in order to avoid getting hit because i couldn't make a left turn into traffic. I then suffered a severe anxiety attack and needed assistance from family members to come pick me up and get the car towed back up to the dealership. I am only 19 years old, & this is my first car. All i want is something safe to drive so i can go to school, work, and perform my other tasks alive and in one piece, please help those of us experiencing these problem to get gm to provide a recall on these cars. I love this car, but it is not worth losing my life over. I have paid a total of $938.00 on the steering column & $138.00 for towing expenses. This has got to stop, & i cannot afford another car. Thank you for your time and consideration,andrea johnson
The power steering went out on my chevy cobalt 2005.it is a defective part.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the steering wheel seized while parking. The vehicle was shut down andrestarted then functioned properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 111,944.
Electronic power steering fails at 40,000 miles!!!gm is claiming it is not a "defect" and also requiring the entire steering column be replaced.
2 things:1-the steering column problems in 2009 chevy dealer replaced unwillingly.2-electrical issue.panel lights go on and off and the car cant shift unless we start the car over and over again.
Power steering goes out instantly when i start to drive.turning the car off and back on again make it work again for only for a very short time, about 2 mins.it is very difficult to drive without the power steering.i'm barely 100lbs and it's nearly impossible.my arms are very sore & my right arm i having problems i believe due to having to drive this car w/o power steering.it also present a very serious driving hazard as i've already nearly escaped several crashes at high speeds by not being able to turn the car fast enough.i have read numerous complaints on this issue and find it extremely hard to believe that this model has not been recalled entirely due to not only this issue but many others i've read as well.it would be in gm's best interest to due so immediately before they have a wrongful death lawsuit on there hands.
On saturday march 29th 2014 i had my recall fixed on the power steering at ryan chevorlet here in minot nd. I get it fixed and parked my car at home until monday april 1st i am driving down the highway and come to a stop light then i began to hear a clicking noise in my dashboard then a notification pops up for my traction control. As i start to move my speedometer is moving from 10 to 20 but im barely going 5. My rpm's are going up also then a notification for my power steering comes up then im worried. I get to my destination and my power steering goes out and i can not turn the vehicle and it shuts completely off. I try to turn it on and it turns over just doesn't start. I call the chevy dealer here and they say they will take a look at it. They had my vehicle for a while just to tell me my car needed gas. Does this make sense or am i being fooled? i have research this issue and it seems like it has happened before to other people. Could someone help me?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed. The contact noticed the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
I am having problems with my 2005 chevy cobalt.i have about 80,000 miles, mostly highway on it and about 5,000 miles ago my power steering kept going out every now and then.it happened not so often so i would just shut the car off and turn it back on and the problem would be gone.until about another 100 miles then it would start all over again.now its happening every time i take the car out of my driveway.i have been online to see if other cobalt owners are having similar problems and low and behold there are a ton of them.i can't afford to have them charge upwards of $700.00 for me to fix this.if this is such an ongoing problem with this car then something needs to be done immediately before someone, or me and my family, get into a horrible accident.please email me back with any solutions to this problem.i know i am not alone in this and i know that alot of people would be grateful for any kind of help.thank you
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the "power steering fluid" warning message appeared. In addition, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the first attempt. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The vin was unknown.
I am experiencing a random loss of power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt.it appears that the electronic power steering in my vehicle will randomly quite working.if i shut the car down and restart it the power steering will function again for a time, but will eventually go out again.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt the tc light and power steering light comes on and the steering locks also when you turn it off two or three times the car will be okfor a couple of days and the tack gauges goes crazy while in park putting it in gear there is a clicking in the gear shifter i feel this car is unsafe to drive had it to thedealer i brought the car at and the tell me there is nothing wrong with it and send me on my way i have had it three times im scared to drive it its sad you pay alot of money for a car and they act like there don't care. This has been since the recall on the ignition witch recall i feel that gm need to look into this before someone is hurt.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 60 mph, the steering locked up and the contact was forced to pull the vehicle over.the vehicle was towed and is unable to be driven.there were no prior failures with the steering.the dealer stated that it would cost $2,000 to repair the steering.the electrical system was also defective and will not activate the air conditioning or lock the doors.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 73,000.
My 2005 chevy cobalt lost power steering while driving down the road, and my wife narrowly avoided a head on collision. Rather than head into on-coming traffic, she swerved toward the shoulder hitting a mailbox. I wish a gm engineer was standing there instead of the mailbox.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle, followed by the"power steering" warning light indicator which illuminated on the instrument control panel.immediately, there was a loss of power steering.the driver pulled over to the side of the roadwhich required higher effort to turn the steering wheel. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunctions. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 82,200.
I was stopped in line of traffic and had to move to the right slightly to get out of a firetruck's way (not in a jerking and forceful movement, but normal turning of steering wheel).when i tried to get back into the line of traffic, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to move and i heard electrical motor noises coming from behind the steering wheel.these noises continued for 10-20 seconds and then the power steering message came on the display.this now happens every time i start my car and steering has become very difficult, especially turns at slow speeds.i researched the issue, and was told on the gm hotline that my vin did not match the recall from 2010 pertaining to the power steering.i took the car to an independent mechanic, who also called gm and was informed about the recall when inquiring about parts.he did not fix or remove any parts, but wrote a note on paper indicating i was having the same issue as that recall.i again called the gm hotline, who again told me my vin was not covered and that gm would not include my vehicle in the recall.they advised me to take it to a dealer, who i have an appointment with on saturday, 4/11, more than 2 weeks after the problem occurred.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard.moments later, the power steering completely failed.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 71,932.
My car was in the recall for power steering and i had the dealership replace the parts.i believe the recall was in 2010.within the last year i had the power steering motor replaced because it was doing the same thing it was doing before the recall.i lose power steering and the car jerks intermittently.there is no warning and it happens at all speeds.i was told to pull off to the side of the road, turn the car off and it should fix itself.unfortunately, the car started doing the same thing tonight.i am horrified that this is still happening and feel like the car is a death trap.i don't feel safe driving it and especially not with my children in the car.i plan on taking this issue up with chevrolet again, in the hopes that they should pay for it.please contact me for further information, i feel very strongly that this car should be recalled again for this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle began veering to the left, without warning. The power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was unable to steer in a straight direction which resulted in a crash into the median and a small ditch. The vehicle began spinning out of control, and rolled over at least three times. The driver suffered very minor injuries. However, the passenger suffered several major injuries. The police arrived to the scene and the passenger was air lifted from the scene. The passenger's pelvic bone was broke in three places, a fractured vertebrae and tail bone, right hip was broken, left hip injury, and all five ribs on the right side were broken. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was traveling at a speed of 60 mph he noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard and at the same moment the vehicle suddenly became very difficult to steer. The dealership was contacted and informed the contact that nhtsa recall 10v073000 was not official and no repairs couldbe made on his vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and the failure has occurred on 6 different occasions. The failure mileage was at 45800 and the current mileage is 47800.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt ls with power steering problems andswitch problems. My husband took it to auto zone and told him that the power steering was good so we took our car home with danger. Since that day we have alots of problems. He had to replace several parts to the car. I wanted to give my report because i feel unsafe on my vehicle for me and my kids and others people life.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph the "power steering" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering.he was able to pull to the side of the road and turn off the engine.the failure and current mileages were 56,000.
I was driving down a very busy road when suddenly the reader suddenly said power steering. Then the power steering stopped working. I couldn't turn the wheel with out a very hard turn with both hands. I finally got to safe spot and called for help. When help came it was working . Then when the car got to about 40 miles per hour it suddenly stopped working again & didn't begin working again. I called the dealer. They were going to charge $100 just to check it. Soi took it to a car shop that said it was the motor in the power steering. He said it would cost between $500 to $1000 dollars to fix. I went ahead and got him to order the new power steering motor. It ended up costing around $600 to fix. Then i saw on the news that it may be being recalled & alot of other people where having the same problem. This car is only 5 years old & only has like 80,000 miles on it.
Power steering light keeps coming on in the dash,car will miss its shift points, powersteering goes inop, speedo goes from 40 to 60 mph, brakes pulsate when trying to stop. No repair has been found yet.
My power steering continues to fail 3-4 times a week now. I own a 2005 chevy cobalt and had recently lost my steering in a snow storm. I have contacted gmac, and they informed me there was nothing that they could do, but repair it if necessary @ my expense, seeing as the warranty has expired, and there was no recall on this problem. There is little time lapse between the power steering indicator, and losing the power steering.
Electric power steering problem.indicator light turns on and car loses power steering control.....very dangerous.
Sudden intermittent loss of power steering that occur several times a week causes loss of ability to steer car effectively.
The traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. The check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. My power steering went out, i was unable to steer the car. I had the car towed to the dealership, they could not get it to duplicate the problem. Exactly one week later, it did it again, once again i had it towed to the dealer. They had the car for 2 weeks and could not get it to duplicate the problem. So, once again i have the car back, lets see how long it takes to screw up this time.
Power steering on 2005 chevy cobalt goes out leaving the car very hard to steer.turning left or right requires two hands and a lot of muscle.if the car is turned off and restarted problem goes away and comes back.the problem occurred about the 39,000 mile make.
Driving the car, and then, no power steering.called mechanic told "didn't want to touch eps system.called dealer told to bring in to look at.
I was driving my 2005 chevy cobalt home and without notice or warning my power steering light came on and the power steering failed. I was unable to turn the corner immediately after this incident. I pulled over to the side of the road and turned the car off. I had my husband meet me and he assumed it was the power steering belt. Upon inspecting the car, he determined it wasn't the belt and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. We drove the car home and it sat for approximately 1 week. I drove the car less than 10 miles and it the same thing happened. I again pulled over and turned the car off and restarted it. The power steering was fine and i continued to drive it home. I went approximately another 5 miles and the power steering went out again. Each time the steering fails, i immediately turn the car off and re-start it. I also hear a "click" sound immediately prior to the power steering going out. I have not been able to have this car fixed due to the financial situation and i do not feel comfortable selling the car to someone else. The car has 112,000 miles on the odometer.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact stated that the vehicle required greater effort to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering).the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,500.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. The gauges on the instrument panel also displayed inaccurate readings whenever the failure occurred. The contact stated that she had to wait long periods of time before the steering wheel returned to normal functioning ability. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was common for the make and model. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that prior to the failures, the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was unavailable.
Electric powering steering pump.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the power steering had failed. As she was driving, it locked and the steering could not be turned to the left or to the right. The vehicle had to be turned off and back on to reset itself. The contact had not called the dealer. She stated she will be calling on the day this compliant was filed.the failure mileage was 56,000.
In the beginning of october i was driving to work and a warning light came on and power steering was on my message display.my car then began to buck everytime it was to shift from one gear to another and when would slow down to stop it would act like it was going to stall out.i had it towed to the dealer they said it was the body control module and fixed the problem.not even a month later the same thing happened.i took it in to the dealer and they said they couldn't find anything wrong with it.2 weeks later it happened again.i drove it right to the dealer and kept the car running and had a mechanic drive the car to show them the problem.it is now in the shop today 12/1/09.
Sudden loss of power steering while vehicle in motion.
Around 50k miles my 2005 chevy cobalt lost power steering intermittently on average around twice a day. It was only while in drive, never in reverse or park. Then around 60k-70k it would go out immediately after i put it in drive but never in park or reverse. Then around 80k it started happening intermittently while in reverse. I am at 100k and i am concerned it will go out more frequently while in reverse. I have had some "near misses" when it goes out while in a turn or backing up. I think this is a potentially fatal issue and also interferes with resale opportunities.
Power steering failure. Steering at first started going out only during u-turns or other sharp turns.then, steering would go out suddenly after driving for 30-60 minutes.finally, steering would shut off about 15 seconds after starting my car.had to replace the entire steering column.
When starting up the vehicle, the check engine and traction lights are lit up. The gauges fluctuate, as well as the temperture reading blinks. Loud clicking sounds can be heard coming from the shift selector. The steering wheel will not turn due to loss of power steering. After shutting off vehicle, the ignition will not release keys for about 15-20 seconds. Have also lost power steering on freeway at speeds of 70 mph. Have attempted to have gm and the dealership resolve the issue, first by having the recalled parts replaced. Problem is recurring for third time, after being "handled" by the dealership the last two times. A very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem.
I drive a chevy cobalt (2005) which was purchased new. Current it's got ~55000 miles on it. This past week i experienced three times sudden loss of power steering while driving - twice on local driveways and once on the freeway. The problem remained on as long as the engine was not shut off. Restarting the engine seems to solve the problem temporarily as no one knows when it is going to happen again. I have been a defensive drive so i was able to handle the situations calmly without causing any trouble; but this is dangerous. Right now the car is at the gm service center for a checkup and hopefully a fix. Apparently there have been over one thousand cases like this. I believe that a recall should be issued for safety concerns.thank you.
I bought the chevy cobalt (2005) in the fall of 2009. The next summer i was notified of the recall on the power steering. I have since brought my car in twice because the electric power steering has shut off while driving. Today, for the third time since the car was supposedly fixed by chevy the power steering shut off again while i was driving in heavy traffic. This is a serious safety concern and it seems like chevy is just replacing with the same defective parts. The whole system needs to be replaced or a different motor needs to be used for the electric power steering.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired according to the recall. After the repair, the power indicator remained illuminated when the vehicle was started. The vehicle became difficult to stop and excessive force had to be used to steer. The failure occurred five times and was previously repaired. The vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,714.
I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt and in june 2009 my power steering went completely out and i had to replace it.after looking up if this is a common problem i that this happens to alot of the cobalts.chevy refuses to make it a recall when this is a major safety issue.my power steering would go in and out and i almost had many accidents because of it.the cost of the repair was $950.that seems ridiculous to me on a vehicle that i only had 4 1/2 years.
Power steering message and failure began in april 2009. Power steering fails and displays message at random during turns, straight, high or low speeds, and will usually reset after engine shut off and restart. This failure and message can happen several times a day. Called gm after finding similar occurrences on the internet; they recommended a diagnostic at their dealership. Diagnostic revealed a c0475 code, which is a steering column motor short. The recommended course of action was to replace the steering column for $880 p&l. Mileage of 2005 cobalt is almost 80,000.this power steering failure is a huge concern for me since it is my wife's car. It is very possible for the failure to occur just before or during a needed reaction to an emergency situation, or could even cause an adverse reaction if failure occurs during a high-speed turn.this car isn't nearly old enough to "throw away" and get something newer, yet the price of the part and repairs seems to suggest it is time to do so.it's too bad for us we owe more than it's worth... And now this.
2005 chevy cobalt, power steering suddenly went out. Very difficult to steer, almost caused accident with my two small children in the car.have found many others on line who have suffered same problem.
My power steering has gone out on 6/3/09 ,7/31/10, 10/8/13. It been in the shop many more times and they can not seem to find anything wrong. Thepower steering light comes on and then wants to die. I do not want this to lead to an accident. What can we do to protect other 2005 cobalt owner?the recall was fixed and still having many of the same problem.it has no warning just does it whenever it wants! i could be turning or driving on the interstate. The car needs to be recalled!!! i have been putting up with this long enough.
The other day while driving through an intersection the power steering abruptly stopped working almost causing an accident! there is a warning on the dash that goes out after shutting the car off and restarting it. The power steering works for a few minutes then abruptly stops working again without notice!
Power steer cuts out and does not come back until car is restarted.happens random timing every trip.chevy quoted 800.00 to repair stating that the steering column needs to be replaced.
While driving my cobalt from anywhere between 10mph to 50mph multiple "ding" noises occur.then any number of alert lights come on including; traction control, air bag, check engine, etc... There is a strange clicking noise that comes from somewhere in the dash.also, along with these symptoms the transmission (auto trans) begins to shift very hard both up and down, car shudders as if it is going to stall when it comes to a near stop.the scariest and most dangerous part is that the car has experienced loss of power steering at speed and loss of braking control.sometimes i have spent 5 minutes trying to get my key out of the ignition as well, and must forcefully move the transmission shift knob back and forth until the key turns free.this car is a danger, and despite having multiple recalls it is still unsafe to drive.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt that when driving down rode it flashes and says power steering then you lose all power in the steering. This has happened three times. After reassuring this problem i have learned it is very common for this to happen on chevy cobalts. This almost caused me and my 9 yr old some to wreck cause it happened in a curve. You have to stop the car shut it off then crank it back again and it resets. Gm says they are unaware of this problem and refuse to do anything about it. I'm telling you about this problem cause someone is going to get hurt badly if nothing is done about.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt which i purchased new in 2005.tonight while driving home a 'power steering' message displayed on my dash at the same time that my power steering went out.i was able to pull off to the shoulder of the road and turned my car off.i turned my car back on thinking maybe it was just a glitch in my computer and it drove fine for another 5 miles then the message popped up again and again i lost power steering.i was able to pull into a nearby gas station to attempt to see if i was low of fluid but found out its electronic power steering.since i was only a few more miles from home i was able to, with hazards flashing, drive the rest of the way home having to stop once more to turn off and on my car to remove the warning and to re-engage my power steering. I've read online about multiple other cobalt owners having this same issue and i think it is deplorable of chevrolet to not have recalled this by now.
I had just taken an exit off the interstate and was going to make a left turn. As i was beginning to turn the power steering failed in my 2005 chevy cobalt. An eighteen wheeler wasalso making a left turn in the lane to the right of me. It took all the muscle i had to keep the car from veering in front of the truck which would have caused a very serious accident. I pulled into a parking lot and turned the car off. When i started it again the steering worked fine again for about a mile, then went out again. I sent gm an email to inform them of this problem and to let them know how concerned i was that someone could be seriously injured or killed. I contacted my local chevy dealership and they said that they had seen this problem happening in cobalts. I took it in to be repaired, but since there had not been a recall i had to pay the $768.12 to have the steering column replaced. I have heard that this is a common problem with cobalts and i have asked gm to do the right thing and recall these cars before someone is injured or killed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle, followed by a loss of power steering. The driver experienced resistance when she attempted to turn and gain control of the steering wheel. The engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure continued to occur intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The failure was contributed to the power steering motor. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 33,000.
Power steering warning message comes on while driving.after this comes on then the power steering fails making it nearly impossible to steer the car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph she noticed that a light illuminated on the electrical instrument panel stating power steering failure and then she lost steering control. After restarting the vehicle, she was able to drive normally; however, she had to continuously shake the steering wheel so that it would not lock. The contact did not notice and failure or warning lights prior to the failure. A local repair facility stated that the power steering was failing and the cost for repair would be $900.00. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was related to an existing recall and to file a complaint regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 73,010.
The power steering fails repeatedly.we pull over, turn off the engine and restart the car and the power steering works for a while; sometimes five minutes, sometimes five days.but it's been happening off and on again for over a month now.our mechanic says the repair will be over $1000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed that while making a right turn, the steering wheel began making a grinding noise. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 53000.
While driving the power steering goes out with no warning and makes itvery hazardous to drive.this has occurred on open highway, on freeways, and even in the city driving conditions.weather does not appear to be a factor as i have seen this happen in snow, rain, and sunny calm weather.the most dangerous time was after waiting at a stop light, i started to turn when light became green, and 1/2 way in the intersection the power steering went out and my vehicle made it very hard to steer it and almost hit traffic that was waiting.
Power steering goes in and out.
I almost wrecked my car 2 weeks ago because my 2005 chevy cobalt's power steering just stopped working in the middle of a slight bend causing me to almost side-swipe another vehicle.what's happening now is when you start the car, within a few seconds you hear a clicking sound & the power steering just stops working. I think there's a service bulletin but not a recall.i just purchased the car used in january but it was only a 30 day warranty.i have already been to our local dealer & they stated that the steering column needs replaced but i would cost me $800 plus tax.i have also been in touch with gm in order to get this fixed under a warranty repair but have been getting nowhere with them.they stated that they were unaware of the issue but meanwhile i have found numerous blogs on the internet where people have also contacted gm & gm has told them the same thing."this is the first time we are hearing about this problem."i have refused to drive the car as it is unsafe, so my husband has to be unconvinced by taking me where i need to go because i cannot steer it.it's not safe for us or other people, while this car is going down the road.
I was almost killed in this car when my steering froze up on the highway.i couldn't turn my wheel.thank god i was able to make it to the side of the road, but was very dangerous & scary.long story short i had it checked out and was told it needs a new steering assist motor which was recalled back in 2010.my dealership claims they fixed it back in 2010 when the recall was issued.they claim to have the paperwork (actually only 1/2 of the paper work).if it was fixed it isn't working now and i was almost killed.this was a recall and i don't think i should have to pay $500. To get it fixed.i have complained to gm & spoke to [xxx] at your company and got nowhere! in fact [xxx] sided with the dealership.i would like this fixed at no expense to myself.if his issue is not resolved i am going to my local tv show and also to my state senator ron blumenfeld who will indeed resolve this issue if you are at all familiar with channel 8 and mr blumenfeld.i can't believe you would jeopardize someone's safety over the almighty dollar!i should not have to pay $115.just to get it looked at and then another $500 to replaced the motor....yet again!!i look forward to hearing back from you.i am copying this letter to [xxx] as well as my attorney.also, terryville chevy, where i bought the car has been totally unhelpful and refusing to help me without money.it is a 2005 chevy cobalt.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Frequent loss of power steering in 2005 cobalt.happens nearly every day without notice and at different times.can be very dangerous if traveling at high speeds.
He contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving 50 mph on normal road conditions.there was a loss of power steering, followed by an engine stall.the failures occurred without warning.the vehicle failed to restart.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated the failure was contributed to a shortage in the electronic control module (ecm) and pcm.the components were replaced and reprogrammed.the failure mileage was 36,233.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.approximately two weeks ago, the power steering indicator illuminated while driving 55 mph.the power steering failed immediately after the indicator appeared.the contact experienced difficulty controlling the vehicle and believed that this was a safety hazard.the failure mileage was 150,000.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has been having problems with it's power steering. This first happened in the beginning of 2009. I was driving my cobalt down a steep hill going approximately 15-20mph and out of the blue my driver message center flashed the words 'power steering', a chime sounded and my vehicle lost all steering ability. I was barely able to control my car. I was luckily able to use my brakes to stop the vehicle but again had no ability to steer the vehicle at all. Once i stopped, the vehicle lost all power and shut off. I started the vehicle up again (it struggled) and it did the same thing, flashed 'power steering' on the message center, a chime sounded and i was unable to steer the vehicle. This incident also happened again over the past two days (march 13, 2010 and march 14, 2010. This time i was coming out of my parking space at my apartment complex and the car again flashed 'power steering' in the message center, a chime sounded and i again lost all ability to steer my vehicle and the vehicle then lost all power and shut off. I started the vehicle back up several times and finally on the 4th or 5th time, the power steering was restored but the 'check engine' light has remained lit ever since. I am currently not driving the vehicle due to this issue. I have also researched and found other people with chevy cobalts to have this problem. This is a serious safety concern and needs to be addressed by gm immediately.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. 59000 miles on it. Had the whole power steering problem right after i financed the car, the recall that went out in march was replaced immediately, 3000 miles later (i drive about 2500-3000 a month) power steering started acting up again, took it to a mechanic, it wouldn't act up for him, he said to bring it back when it was actually acting up. It worked fine for a few weeks, happened again, check engine light came on, took it in still wouldn't give him any problems, mechanic advised to have chevy check the power steering motor recall to see if maybe they replaced it with a bad motor. Called chevrolet to get the power steering recall looked at again to see if maybe the replacement was a bad one..... Chevy dealership looked at it, checked the car and said he didn't know what was going on with it, and that he could change a few things.... Power steering column, new battery...etc. $1000 dollars + worth of work and not knowing the whole time if it was even the problem. Worked ok again for a couple more weeks and now it doesn't want to shift in and out of gears and gain speed on the highway, check engine light came on, took it to a mechanic as soon as it happened, he took it out to test drive and the darn thing wouldn't act up on him. This car is a lemon, even the idiotic chevrolet people at the dealership don't know what it is going on with the car and don't know how to fix it. I just want the thing off my hands, don't want to have to pay anymore into it, it's unreliable and unsafe.
As many of the other complaints filed, i have a problem with my 2005 chevy cobalt. The traction control and power steering go out, which makes it very difficult to control while driving. This occurs at random; has happened while on the freeway or while barely moving in a parking lot. I have now taken it in to the car dealership twice, but they cannot find out what is wrong. I feel like this is very dangerous because i cannot control it very well and with winter approaching, it is just downright scary. I wish they could figure out what is wrong with the car; otherwise, i will consider getting a different non-gm car.
While driving my car the power steering just turned off making the car extremely difficult to drive. When i turn my car off then turn it back on the steering comes back for about a min then turns off again. I am told that the whole steering column needs to be replaced which will be over $800. My car is not even 4 years old. I've already had to have the computer updated twice due to safety lights going off with no reason. Along with replacing both control arms at the rear of the car due to bad bearings. I also had to replace a motor for the heating that was broken. For a car that only has about 41,000 miles on it this seems like too much to go wrong with a "quality" car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the power steering failed both at low speeds and high speeds including approximately 35 mph. The failure occurred 7 to 8 times beginning on 12/26/09. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn and suddenly; the problem would correct itself and occasionally it could take longer. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer at the time of the complaint nor had he spoken with the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been diagnosed or repaired to-date. The current mileage was approximately 38,000. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Chevy cobalt 2005 traction control light would come on for no apparent reason starting summer of 2009.on friday, september 2009 i was 5 blocks away from home...heard "bing bing bing", lost power steering, abs made the car buck, and traction light came on.i drove the car 4 blocks to my mechanic who advised me to get the car towed to a chevy dealer which i did.hawthorne chevrolet said they couldn't find the problem.on the internet if you type cobalt 2005 defects multiple reports of the same problem are being reported to gm.gm denies a problem and will not cover the repair.i am frightened to drive this car as you get no warning of failure.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and then the power steering failed. The failure occurred3 to 4 times a week. He turned the ignition off and restarted it; the failure appeared to reset the power steering and it failed within 5 to 10 minutes. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electric power steering was the cause of the failure and needed to be replaced. He had not spoken with the manufacturer to-date. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 80,779. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Power steering failure during mountain driving.
I recently purchased used my 2005 chevy cobalt and sunday a week after having the car gave me problems. According to the carfax report the power steering was replaced in april assuming do to the recall. But i got in my car and the power steering read across themileage area and chimed. Very little noticeableissues do to steering but when i came to a stop light it vibrated really bad and then everytime it shifted(its an automatic) to another gear higher or lower it would act like it had shifting problems. Also when i would come to stops at a light or stop sign it would vibrate really bad to the point where it seemed like it would stale out. It had only stalled once. I just hope someone can resolve this issue because it seems like tons of people are having this issue.
2005 chevy cobalt steering failure,27450 klms on car,said steering column needs replacing . Replaced column still steering failed ,and now need to replace what i believe to be steering motor or switch.
I have had my chevrolet cobalt since april 2005 and it was bought brand new from the dealership .. Up til the beginning of this year it has worked fine .. But in 2007 i have to get a new gear shift , keys made, then to top it off i have had the power steering light come on the information board and it go out 8 times in 2 weeks .. So far knock on wood it has worked fine .. The day i made the appointment it went out 3x within a 30 minute span ..
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving at speeds of 40 mph over a railroad track, the vehicle stalled without warning. Within a few seconds, the power steering warning light illuminated and flashed across the instrument panel. She was able to restart the vehicle moments later and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer replaced the power steering column due to electrical failures. The repairs were covered by her factory warranty. The repairs did not correct the failure and the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they replaced the power steering column a second time. The failure occurred again and the power steering column was replaced a third time. She also stated that most of the electrical components on the vehicle had failed; upon opening the driver's door, the horn would blow. The power locks would not operate, the electrical trunk release would not operate and the catalytic converter also failed. The catalytic converter was replaced under warranty. There were no additional power steering failures after the third repair, however the steering wheel would feel hard at times. There were no recalls for any of the failures. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 79,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the power steeringwarning light illuminated on the instrument panel, then the steering column locked up.as a consequence the risk for vehicle crash increased.the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution.the engine was turned off then restarted.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection.the failure and current mileages were 29,200.
Dt: the consumer states that the 2005 chevrolet cobalt was having two problem. The abs malfunctioned the abs locked the tires. The main issues with the car was the steering column. The tilting of the steering wheel was making the vehicle stall. The steering wheel was brought down to the bottom with forceand the vehicles stalled. This has been happening for around a month. The vehicle has not been in the dealership for this problem. The manufacturer has not been contacted.the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted over the abs , and they denied having a problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, and then the steering column locks.he has to shift the vehicleinto neutral in order to turn off the vehicle. The dealer has not been notified about this failure. No repairs have been done. The failure mileage was 65000. The current mileage was 65119. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. A local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. The contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *dl
Consumer states:steering column itself makes a rubbing and grinding noise, no matter which way you turn to left or right
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and then the power steering malfunctioned. The contact had to pull over, shut the vehicle off and then restart it in order for the power steering to work properly. The dealer informed the contact that the inner power steering column needed to be replaced.the contact has not had the inner power steering column replaced at this time.the contact is concerned that if the power steering failure could potentially cause a crash to occur. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
#1 i brought it back because steering wheel always was to the left even though i was going straight. Dealer said it was fine,i complained to customer service and then dealer said they fixed it. When going straight the steering still looks left.#2 air conditioning not working, #3 liquid coming out of vents#4 cricket noises out of passenger side dash area.i was told air conditioning was fine, no cricket noises and it was normal for fluid to come out of vents.i brought the car back again said a/c is not fine i asked them if it could be some sort of filter (i am no mechanic) but it was.they had car all day, went to pick it up but they said dash was apart because they were fixing the problem with the fluid coming out of the dash (and i said i was told there was no problem)they had the car for the weekend.they tried to charge me for the filter and i said i would not pay for it because there was problems with that ac and defroster etc since day one.they took out the filter and put in an old dirty filter that did not come from my vehicle as the guy from the chevy dealership in malden said he found it in the trash, (has made my daughter sick).#5 while driving the car i was getting off of the highway into a rest area and the car just died, there was no power steering no brakes etc.the key was in the switch and it was not off.i started the car up again. #6 the electrical didnt work, they fixed that. I have contacted chevy customer service on several occasions and they say they will check into it etc and call me back, but they never do.i want them to fix the steering wheel, fix the car stalling out for no reason (we could have been killed) and put in a new filter not someone elses dirty filter.i don't trust the malden dealership.i have brought the car to the dealership on at least 7 occasions most of which they say nothing wrong.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. A technician from the dealer concluded that the steering column needed to be replaced. He then added that the failure was common for his model type.he purchased the power steering column and replaced the part himself. The failure mileage was 60,000. The current mileage was 102,633.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 5 mph, the power steering light illuminated and within seconds the power steering failed.she took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer diagnosis located the failure as the power steering motor , and the power steering column.the dealer replaced the power steering motorand stated that if she experienced the failure again they would also need toreplace the power steering column. The estimated cost to repair the power steering column was $1,000. The repair cost for the motor was $375.00. The current and the failure mileages were 28,880.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering sporadically shut off while driving. The contact turned the vehicle on and off to reset the vehicle when this problem occurred. The dealer stated that since it does not occur often they would replace the entire steering column. There were no recalls or related warranties. The failure mileage was 14,000.updated 02/13/10 updated 02/16/10
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard.shortly after, the power steering completely failed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.two months after the vehicle was purchased, the power steering column was replaced.the current mileage was 93,606 and failure mileage was 45,000.
Dt*:the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle the key would not turn in the ignition nor could it be removed.also the gear shifter would not move out of park.the dealer replaced the ignition switch and the steering column in january, however the problem has reoccurred.
Dt : the caller said that whiledriving if she bumped the knee under the steering columnthe engine died.she wasnot hitting the ignition switch, butjust bumping the underneath side of the column. It didnot need to be hit very hard to happen. This happened three times while she was going down the highwa,y and once to her son. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.
While driving to work, the steering wheel indicator lit up.when continue driving, notice resistance while turning the steering wheel.as i proceeded further, when making turns, the steering wheel was even harder to turn. Call roadside assist. To tow car to nearest dealer.dealer informed me the steering column was bad.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. He could not properly turn the steering column, because the power steering failed.a technician from the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the owner's expense. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 76, 500.
Dt:the consumer stated that he heard a snapping noise in steering column and could feel it in the steering wheel.this happened all of the time and would occur with no warning.the steering column shaft was replaced.the ignition switch was replaced because of the flashing that held the tumbler and the s had collapsed.the manufacturer told the dealer not to replace the steering column shaft but the dealer made the repairs because they had already ordered the part.(12/01/05)after the column was replaced, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice.the wheel cover did not have enough rings to hold the rims tight and would rattle when going over light bumps, the vehicle pulled to the right and the passenger side front pillar was loose.*sc
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed.the failure occurred approximately three times while driving.the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and the power steering will need to be reprogrammed at a 50% off discount.the current mileage was 59,950 and failure mileage was 56,322.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at any speed, the power steering light illuminates followed by power steering failure.the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.the current and failure mileages were 34,546. Updated 10/21/09. *ljthe consumer stated the power steering would reset when the vehicle was turned off and the re-started. As soon as the gear was changed, the power steering would fail all over again. Updated 10/20/09
Dt: while driving down the roadpowering steering locked, vehicle wouldthrow consumer forward and backward in the seat. Coming to a stop light and press the brakesit was like the car lunged forward. Just got the vehicle back from the shop yesterday and it started doing the same thing.power steeringwas locking butwas not actually locked. Will stop and restart the vehiclwas and its like having foot on the gas pedaland brake pedal at the same time.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 25 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was difficult to steer but the contact managed to drive home. The contact then received a recall notice for recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). When she took the vehicle to the local dealership, she was informed that the parts were unavailable at that time but that the vehicle was safe to drive until they arrived. However, the failure occurred again. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. The current mileage was 46,515.
I bought the chevy cobalt (2005) in the fall of 2009. The next summer i was notified of the recall on the power steering. I have since brought my car in twice because the electric power steering has shut off while driving. Today, for the third time since the car was supposedly fixed by chevy the power steering shut off again while i was driving in heavy traffic. This is a serious safety concern and it seems like chevy is just replacing with the same defective parts. The whole system needs to be replaced or a different motor needs to be used for the electric power steering.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph, the steering became very tight and the vehicle jerked violently.there were no warnings prior to the incident.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer who was unable to determine the problem.updated 10/30/06.
Electronic power steering assist fails without warning causing loss of steering control.i called the dealer i bought the car at and was advised this was not under warranty and i would have to pay $1200.00 to have it repaired.i then called general motors to report this as a safety issue and asked for a field rep and was refused information to contact a field rep.
Auto purchased new.car and steering wheel pulls/drifts to the left.steering wheel does not return to center after making left hand turn. Auto was fully inspected and found to have no damaged parts. Dealer has decided to replace electric steering column unit. Replacement part will take 1 to 2 weeks for delivery.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While drivingapproximately 45 mph the power steering light illuminated and within seconds the power steering failed. The steering wheel did not shake or make a noise. She turned the vehicle off so that thesteering wheel would reset and within five minutes the same thing happened. The steering failed a total of three times. She contacted the dealer. The dealer stated that if the motor was electrical and there was a problem they would need to replace the motor. The dealer replaced the power steering motor at the owners expense for $391. The failure mileage was 48,418. The current mileage is 48,847. The dealer informed the consumer the entire electrical power steering motor needed to be replaced at a cost of $391.00. They also stated that the power steering column was also making noise and needed to be replaced.updated 05/12/10.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at any speed, the power steering intermittently shuts off.the failure has progressively worsened over time.the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced at the cost of $2,000.the vin, engine size, and purchase date were unknown.the current mileage was 55,000 and failure mileage was 49,000.
Power steering goes out and electrical panel fluctuates. Thishappens at all speeds and at a standstill. Car has been in the shop 8 times for thisdefect.
In the first incident, the power steering on my 2005 cobalt suddenly failed while accelerating up to highway speeds making it very difficult to turn. The power steering failure lasted until the vehicle was shut off after reaching my destination. The next day the power steering failed suddenly again twice and the failure would last until the vehicle was shut off.it's the same problem listed in recall #10v073000, but according to chevy, my vehicle isn't one included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the electric power steering fails when a warning light illuminates.when she turns off the vehicle and restarts it, the steering operates normally.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer.the failure mileage was 68,000.
We bought this car in july 2005. Since this time, it has been in the shop 8 times for various reasons. Mainly the steering. Going over bumps, it rattles very loudly. The steering column, struts, mounts, and almost everything to do with the steering has been replaced twice!! still rattles loudly. Gm tells us that is not a safety hazard. There is a fix in progress but may take 6 months to a year! i pay a lot of money a month for a rattle trap! other items that have been replaced on the car is the radio, the blower motor, the right headlight, all 4 door bezels, all 4 door weather stripping due to wind noise, the shifting column because i had trouble getting the key out of the ignition. This has been the worst new car purchase i have ever made. I have already been in touch with the bbb about it.
I have had my 2005 chevy cobalt since july 2005.at 800 miles i had it serviced for a leak in the passenger floorboard.it was in the shop 5 times before they found a fix.next was the lights flashing on the dashboard, specifically the check engine, brake and high beam lights. Then the heater would not blow so it was in the shop to have that fixed.then the reverse lights stopped working and there is condensation in the headlights.now, two days ago, my power steering light comes on and it becomes very hard to steer.i almost had an accident when i couldn't turn fast enough.when you turn the car on and off it works again temporarily. I will be taking it to the shop again, but at this point it has 50,000 miles and is out of warranty.very disappointed with the quality of this car!!
2005 chevrolet cobalt lost all power steering and had to pull over. *cwthe consumer stated the vehicle has electric power steering. Once the consumer pulled over, she turned the vehicle off and then on again and the vehicle was fine for a few minutes, but then the problem returned.
The car was taken in on 6/3/10 as a part of the recall of the electric power motor. Prior to that time there had been two incidents where all of a sudden the steering column would lock, the car would shut off and after stopping, and restarting the car would start.we thought the problem was solved.the week of february 15, 2011 two incidents happened with my daughter 21 years old in the car.the first was after she hit a small pot hole, the steering column locked she pulled over restarted the car.the same week she was driving on i-94 at 60 miles per hour the steering column locked, she was able to get to side of the road, and restart the car.on february 22 or 23, 2011 we took the car in to george matick chevrolet to ask them to check the recall work because it was the same problem.the representatives there said that we had to pay $95.00 for an inspection.they indicated that there was no problem with the recall work that they did, and more then likely it was an ignition switch that would have to be replaced and the cost for that would be approximately $500.00i would not payfor an inspection because this is exactly the same problem that we had previously and this is extremely dangerous as you can not tell when or how it will happen. The inspection of the recall work that they did was simply sitting behind the wheel of the car and attesting that there was no problem. I took the car to my normal mechanic who did a diagnostic and he could find nothing wrong and said we would have to wait until it failed again.the problem is that someone can get killed with this.this recall did not solve this problem or the motor i received in the car is still defective.i would like a definitive answer to this problem before someone gets hurt.the consumer stated her daughter hit a pot hole and the steering went out. She was able to pull over and restart the vehicle.the consumer stated it appeared the recall issued by g.m was not effective. Updated 06/23/11
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system). The contact stated he inquired with the dealer five times over a period of four months as to when he would be able to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer advised that the parts needed to make repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 26,000.updated 10/13/10the consumer stated after five months of waiting, the part finally arrived at the dealership and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. Updated 10/14/10
I am a high school algebra teacher. I own a 2005 chevrolet cobaltit has been experiencing these power steering problems the entire time i have had it. I have taken it to numerous mechanics and back to the dealer while it was still under warranty. It has a 175000 miles on it now. The first time i did take it back they replaced a wiring harness.at approximately 3000 miles (approx in august 2005) i had my first oil change and this is when my power steering light came on for the first time. It has been coming on every since.when the power steering light comes on: *the car jerks slightly at cruising highway speed and* when i am at speeds less than 20 mph it jerks violently and * it goes dead when it stops and*the gauges on the dash (odometer, speedometer, and gas) fluctuate wildly, and very frequently and for sustained periods of time (days)i have no power steering and the power steering goes out abruptly,several times this has happened while i am turning at a busy intersection. Sometimes the power steering will come back after turning the car off about (1 out of 5 times) the check engine light turns on and offand the light with a lock on it turnson and off. It has been checked at sellers chevrolet in purvis numerous times for this. I have had regular maintenance and service checks. I have had the transmission fluid changed twice. They have not been able to fix it the power steering problem. It keeps recurring.i have not been in any accidents. I have had several near misses though. Thank you so much for exposing this problem and if you want to come get my car and test it you are more than welcome to have it and make it your poster boy/car for lemons. I need a new vehicle since i have 4 foster children now. All my friends and family have urged me to sell this car for the entire time i have had it because of its recurring problems. The consumer stated the power steering light illuminated again three days after the recall was performed. Updated 04/21/10.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. He referenced nhtsa recall campaign number 10v073000, steering electric power assist system and stated that the recall work was performed in april 2010. The failure recurred again within three weeks. While driving approximately 10-12 mph the power steering became difficult to control. He also stated that after the recall work was performed the temperature indicator no longer functioned properly and the fuel sensor no longer made a beeping sound. When he opened the door, the outside temperature was displayed, then the mileage and now the service air bag light was illuminated.the dealer asked him to bring the vehicle back but the contact had not taken the vehicle back. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 96,309.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the power steering would intermittently fail at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where repairs were made to the power steering motor under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system) yet the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 5 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and then steering became difficult. She contacted the dealer, in which a technician speculated that the steering column needed to be replaced at an expense of $500.00.she contacted the manufacturer and was referred to a dealer. She was in the process of taking the vehicle for inspection. The failure mileage was 35,800. The current mileage was 36,400. Updated 10/21/09 the consumer statedthe electric power steering motor and computer could stop working on the highway at any time. Updated 10/22/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.sporadically, while driving various speeds, the electrical power steering will fail.the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and they speculated that jumpstarting other vehicles could potentially cause a shortage of electricity to the component.after the diagnosis, the entire power steering was replaced.the manufacturer stated that they were unaware of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 53,890.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate and the steering wheel would seize while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the electronic power steering motor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.updated 10/04/11 the consumer referenced recall # 10v073000. Updated 11/02/11
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received recall notice in reference to nhtsa campaign id number10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). After taking the vehicle in for the repairs,a few weeks later the power steering failed and it was taken back to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the actual failure was the ecm and that it needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated.there was also a buzzing chime that sounded throughout the vehicle.the vehicle was turned off and once restarted, the power steering resumed normally.the failure recurred four times.the manufacturer was notified and of the failure.the vehicle was not inspected or repaired.the failure and the current mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for repairs but was told that there were not enough parts to cover the repairs. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that they would call her back with the parts became available. The current and failure mileages were 43,067.
Electronic power steering went out with out warning.it's a good thing that i wasn't making a turn at this impartial moment because if i would have been i would have crashed into something.if i turn the car off and then back on again it starts to work but only for a short period of time.it seems that the cooler it is outside the longer that the power steering works, however itdoes continue to turn off.i believe that the system thinks that its over heating and is locking up the power steering.i have found several other people with this exact same problem, and i mean exact.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle was returned to the dealer five times due to intermittent power steering failure and electrical problems.the steering wheel locked suddenly twice while driving, at various speed.the wheel locked on numerous occasions while the vehicle was stopped.each time the power steering light illuminated on the dash during the failure.the wheel unlocked after the engine was shut down and restarted four times. The following electrical problems occurred intermittently, all the gauges fluttered, the fuel gage showed an inaccurate reading, and the emergency brake light illuminated while driving. On one occasion the dealer replaced the power steering housing, but this did not remedy the problem.on all other occasions the dealer completed diagnostic testing, but was unable to determine the cause of the problems.the consumer stated the gas tank was full of gas, however the low fuel illuminated on the dash. The radio malfunctioned twice.updated 04/06/06.
Power steering motor failure, nearly caused a crash because i could not turn the vehicle.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle vin # instead of model/made/year of the car. The dealer told me i need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. Pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. However, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership,the manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime i'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership.this is mfg defected problem, i should not have to paid to fix the steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the electronic control module was being repaired at an expense of $1100.00. He was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The vehicle identification was unavailable. The failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage 74,020. Updated 10/29/09. *ljupdated 10/29/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received nhtsa recall id number: 10v073000, steering, electric power assist system; however, an authorized dealer advised her that the parts were not available. The dealer also stated that the repairs would be made based on the vehicle owners that previously experienced the failure. The manufacturer confirmed what the dealer stated about the repairs being made.there are no failures at this time.the current mileage was 117,100.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated with the alert of the warning chime. The power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped and shut off the vehicle. Once restarted, the vehicle regained power steering. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and was repaired. The failure recurred twice after repairs. The vehicle was not further repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.updated 12/22/11*ljthe consumer stated since the recall replacement of the steering motor, there has been constant steering alerts on the dash/info center with a chime.upon power steering alert, the vehicle is turned off and when restarted again, there is a rough idle. The shift was so rough, the vehicle can not be driven. Several cycles are need to correct the problem. Updated 01/20/12
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at speeds of 55 mph the power steering alarm flashed on the dashboard and triggered the alarm. Immediately, the vehicle lost power steering and proceeded to drift to the left into oncoming traffic. The contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to avoid crashing with oncoming traffic and maintain control of the steering wheel. She was able to maneuver the vehicle off the highway and shut off the engine. When starting the ignition, the power steering reset itself and was operating normally. The failure occurred two additional times and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he replaced the entire power steering column and assembly. There were no failures after the repairs were made. The failure mileage was 65,726 and the current mileages was 82,000.updated 4/7/2010 the power steering assist module was replaced. Updated 05/12/10.
When maneuvering the vehicle my steering wheel seizes up over and over again while making a turn.consequently it must be turned hard to overcome this resistance.often this causes the driver to over steer.it does this repeatedly even when going through the same turn.correcting the over steer is also plagued by these same spots of hard resistance.if you turn the steering wheel while the car is not moving you can feel the same problem.had the front end of the car inspected and those components are in good shape.you can hear a sound coming from the steering column when resistance is felt.the car had safety recall # 10023 repair done on 6/14/2010 at dutch chevrolet in belfast, maine(repair order 25485).i called chevy and they said that the recall repair was warranted for 12 months or miles which ever came first.i have an appointment today 5/1/12 to have it looked at by the same dealer.the representative from chevy said they will follow up on this however they did not offer to cover the cost of the repair.bad enough that the problem is chronic, a real safety concern, but worse yet chevy won't even take responsibility for a lifetime warranty on a recall repair.this is unconscionable. The consumer stated he went to the local dealer to have the steering problem diagnosed. It turned out the problem was not directly related to the original repair of the electric steering assist unit after all. Rather, the intermediate steering shaft u-joint needed to be replaced. The charge was slightly under $250. After discussing the problem with the warranty division, the consumer was given a discount of $150.00.the consumer no longer wished to pursue his complaint. Updated ivoq 06/15/12
2005 cobalt, 40k miles. Electric power assist steering system going out. Light comes on sometimes and power steering will go out. Will stop car, and sometimes this stops. Mostly bad on hot days. Out of warranty, researching will cost me 1,200 to 2,000. Understand this is a known issue. Why isn't there a recall. I have a 3 year old and brand new baby grand daughter. I shudder to think what will happen if this goes out while they are in my car. They live with me. This is horribly dangerous. They wont recall it, but make the part so expensive you cant afford it. No other part ever cost that much in my life unless i was replacing an engine. I am asking that they recall this part asap before someone gets killed. You never know when it will just stop working, and loose power and or control of your car. I pray that myself or my grandchildren can live through this long enough to save the money to make this ridiculously expensive repair. I cant just not drive it. It is our only car. Please please investigate this part in the cobalt and from what i hear a few other car makes. It is the scariest thing in the world to loose power while driving. And extremely dangerous. Thank you
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 60 mphthe power steering failed without warning. She was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off. The power steering reset itself and the vehicle began driving normally. A local mechanic stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure and to take the vehicle to a dealer. The current and the failure mileages were 57,000.updated 3/12/10 the power steering motor was replaced. Updatd 05/14/10.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the power steering in the vehicle fails intermittently.the vehicle is equipped with electrical power steering.while driving 65 mph, the power steering stopped working and almost caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.he believes that there is a defect that could possibly lead to a crash.the failure has occurred on several occasions.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the power assist system and the steering column.through online research, the contact found numerous complaints on this same failure and believes that a recall should be issued and the manufacturer should be responsible.the current and failure mileages were 46,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states power steering malfunction *tgwthe consumers wife was driving, when all of a sudden the steering became difficult to steer. After she pulled off the road and re-started the vehicle, the issue was resolved temporarily.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the consumer was informed the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated the vehicle was not a part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repairs were made accordingly. On a separate occasion while driving at speeds of 60 mph, the power steering assist failed a second time. The contact later received notification of a recall (nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000: steering: electric power assist system) but has not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000 and the approximate current mileage was 66,600.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While accelerating from a stop the contact heard a loud banging noise in the steering column. The contact stopped the vehicle and began to turn the steering wheel and heard a popping noise. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 65,000. Updated 12/19/11
2005 chevy colbalt has power steering problem.*njthe consumer stated the electric power steering failed while driving.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became extremely stiff and was difficult to turn. The power steering would malfunction intermittently while the contact was driving. The failure became progressively worse until the vehicle lost all power steering capabilities. The dealer advised repairs could not be made under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) because the parts needed to make repairs were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000 and the current mileage was approximately 70,280.
2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states vehicle stopped suddenly. Consumer has received recall notice and is requesting reimbursement*tgwthe consumer stated the power steering light illuminated. The consumer was also informed the headlights were full of water.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer after being driven for ten minutes.the vehicle is usually driven by student driver's who practice parking on a daily basis.the vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined the overdrive limits on the power steering engaged automatically when the power steering was used excessively.the manufacturer could offer no repair because the override feature was manufactured on the vehicle to keep the power steering pump intact.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway at 1 mph, the vehicle lost all power steering capabilities. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) seven months prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer advised the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was released to the contact november 12, 2010. The contact stated that the power steering warning alarm sounded and the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 124,000.updated 04/12/11*ljthe consumer also stated the brakes locked up on a consistent basis. Also, the defroster worked intermittently.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The vehicle was awaiting further inspection. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. Updated 09/21/11*ljupdated 09/30/11
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.sporadically, the electrical power steering fails and causes the contact to lose control of the vehicle.the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure.the failure and current mileages were 68,000.updated 06/17/09 updated 06/17/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving at any speed, the electric power steering shuts down.the contact stated that the warning light blinks twice and then the power steering fails and becomes difficult to steer. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 10/16/08updated 10/21/08.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact referenced recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000, component: steering: electric power assist system. The contact stated she has called the dealership three times to get the recall repair performed and they still did not have the parts. The contact stated she did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The current mileage was approximately 89,000.updated 12/7/10
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer requests reimbursement for power steering motor recall repairs.the consumer stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. If she turned the vehicle off and back on, the steering would resume normal operation momentarily.the power steering light did illuminate and there was an alert sound. A diagnosis revealed the electronic power steering motor failed. The consumer contacted the dealer, who originally performed the recall, in 2010. They informed her they were no longer required to replace the power steering motor again.the consumer went to another establishment and had the steering motor replaced at a cost of $ 633.11.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated her daughter perished in a violent car crash on january 10, 2010 and believed the crash was a result of a defective power steering module. The police officer who handled the crash stated the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed, the vehicle flipped several times and the driver was ejected from the vehicle and run over. A police report was filed accordingly. On april 10, 2010, the contact received notification that the vehicle was recalled (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000: steering: electric power assist) due to a defect in the steering module. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. .. Updated 08-07-12the consumer also stated the vehicle burst into flames, melting the instrument panel and other components.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the power steering failed when she stopped at a stop light. The warning light came on and then the steering failed. The vehicle wasuncontrollable while driving. The contact stated she could only drive straight and was unable to turn left or right. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000. The vin number was unavailable.updated 03/09/10 the electric power steering motor was replaced. Updated 07/12/10.
Power steering is failing constantly when driving.the power steering words come up on the dash and then it quits--very dangerous if it happens suddenly during a turn.so far, i'm fortunate that it happensonly when driving straight.when i turn car off and restart it's o.k. For 5 or 10 minutes.i have 53,000 miles on car.from what i've read online, they will tell me it needs a new steering column and it will cost between $1200 and $2,000 to repair!very unhappy, very concerned for safety and now, out of warranty, will have to pay that much for something that sure sounds like a major safety defect?
Dt: the contact stated while driving on rough roads a noisewas coming from the steering.the noise sounded like there was something loose in the steering. After driving the vehicle approximately 5000 miles the steering shaft was replaced. This did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was contacted , and they stated there was atechnical service bulletin (tsb) nhtsa10017497 that dealt with this problem.however there was no solution to correct the problem.
My 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls started having power steering failure about 3 months ago.the power steering would completely shut off at random times while driving the car.the problem got worse and worse, and now the power steering only works for the first 20-40 seconds of driving and then shuts off.it is a safety hazard as the vehicle is very difficult to steer without power steering.the dealer refuses to fix the problem because my warranty is expired, however a car with 49,000 miles on it should not be experiencing power steering failure.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph the power steering and power brakes failed.the power steering and t-c lights on the dash illuminated.this happened three times.the vehicle was towed to the dealer were an unknown computer part was replaced.updated 06/23/06.
The electronic power steering sensor fails while driving and shuts off the power steering without warning, or a chance to pull off the road. If i make it to the side of the road without being hit, i can restart my car and the power steering comes back on. By default the computer shuts off the power steering to prevent damage to the car. Gm has made the decision that a $900 power steering sensor is worth more than my life.
Dt*: the contact stated while drivingthe power steering failed. The steering wheel was very hard to turn.after the vehicle was parked the power steering fluid was checked. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where a diagnostics test was performed. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. On december 27, 2005 whileat 35 mph the power steering failed againresultingin an accident. The vehicle was totaled.the seat belts were worn, but there were minor injuries,the manufacturer has been contacted. Updated 2/13/2006 -
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 50 mph, the contact changed lanes quickly to avoid another vehicle and the steering locked.the contact attempted to maintain control of the vehicle, but he spun out twice and eventually pulled off the road.the day before the failure, the power steering indicator illuminated for two seconds on the instrument panel.the contact found numerous complaints regarding this component.the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure.the failure and current mileages were 35,300. Updated 12/30/08.*ljupdated 01/05/09.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel locked and the contact was unable to steer.she stated that the fuel pump light remains illuminated.the dealer has not inspected the vehicle.the vin was unavailable.the current mileage is 48,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.
2005 chevy cobalt--power steering goes out suddenly on car.
The 2005 chevy cobalt power steering has a serious problem. As stated in the hand book if you turn the steering wheel to the stop position you may lose power assist, that does happen. In my opinion you should never lose power steering.it occurs often with me because i teach driver education, and in pennsylvania part of the test requires parallel parking. When teaching students we very often lose power steering. If you are in a city situation and you have to make many turns to get into a spot you will lose power steering. General motors claims this is not a big enough problem to warrant looking into. I feel in can very well be a safety hazard.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle completely shut down without warning.also, the power steering shuts off without warning.the power steering light would illuminate.the vehicle has not yet been diagnosed.the purchase date was unknown.the current mileage was 25,000 and failure mileage was 22,000.
My new 2005 chevy cobalt purchased 08/28/05 has impaired my driving ability twice now. My power steering light has been generated each time before i was unable to drive or steer properly.on04/11/06was on the hwy 1st time and exited off safely. June 2nd 2006 8 weeks later 2nd time occurred down town dropping off child to daycare and my way to work for important work meeting. Power steering light came on again and began to jerk my car aggressively back and forth until i got safely home. Called dealer to get towed to them they gave me a 1800-222-1020, but failed to tell me that it would be towed to the nearest chevy dealer where the car is now.customer service and the dearlerships have given me the run around for four days, andthe chevy customer service and dealership indicates suggest no manufacture defect issue orsafety.noreassurance to the chevy cobalt or what their willing to do for safety precautions does not seem to addressed,or what i can or cannot do with the car. No car loaner was going to be given until the service manager saw a problem first. It has been difficult to get astraight answers and quality customer care as to a considerable defect with the steering of the vehicle or the impairment of this type vehicle that can cause serious injury or death. I requested a refundback t. Still waiting to hear from either one. I was told between 12 and 2pm today june 6 2006 i would get an answer. No phone call as of yet.its 2:30pm.
After recently purchasing a 2005 chevy cobalt, i noticed the steering felt like it was in a bind and i can hear a rubbing noise when making right hand turns.i have become aware of other complaints concerning this exact same thing.i am concerned the power steering will go out and i will lose control of the vehicle.i know there are two service bulletins out on this; nhtsa item numbers: 10019478 and 10017497. Please advise me of the details of these bulletins and what is being done to correct this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminates periodically.when this occurs, all power steering is lost and the vehicle becomes very difficult to steer.the contact must turn off the vehicle and restart it in order to reset itself.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering control module was out of warranty; therefore, they would not pay for the repair.the contact will call the manufacturer for assistance.there was no recall for the steering wheel.the failure mileage was 107,000.updated 07/08/09updated 07/08/09.
Dt:the contact owned a 2005 chevroletcobalt. This vehicle was rented by the consumer for three days.the vehicle was making a squealing noise,and got into a severe accident. The problem was either in the steering or the tires. An investigator was looking into the problem . Contact believed that the accident was caused by this noise. She lost complete control of the vehicle while going around a curve, resulting in a collision.2 occupants sustained injuries. The police reported thatcontacts vehiclehit the left side of a diesel semi truck,but she statedthat vehiclehit the front of the othervehicle. Also, the police reportstated that there was moderate damage to the diesel truck. The police report was available if needed.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 70 mph, the contact heard a bell ring and the power steering indicator light illuminated.the vehicle's power steering failed.he had to shut off the ignition so the indicator light would dim.after turning on the ignition, the power steering resumed and the light dimmed.thedealer told the contact to bring the vehicle in for a diagnosis.after researching the nhtsa website, the contact believes that the power steering pump needs to be replaced.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while making right hand turns there is a binding and vibration felt in the steering wheel.the problem is getting progressively worse.the dealership determined there was an engineering design flaw possibly with the rack and pinion.the dealership also informed the contact there was currently not a fix for this, but the manufacturer was working on finding a remedy for this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.after purchasing the vehicle, the contact heard a rattling noise.the rattling sound grew louder and more severe when driving between 55-60 mph.he took his vehicle to a tire shop for inspection and was informed that the rattling was coming from the rack and pinion steering.they also stated that the struts were leaking.the dealer wanted to charge $70 to diagnose the vehicle; however, the contact did not want to pay the fee because it had already been diagnosed.the repair has not yet been made.the current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
Ihave a 2005 chevy cobalt with less that 30k miles i was driving home from workwhen my car just shut off no hazard lights turn signals brakes steering no power at alli could have been killed in alltraffic because there was no way of signaling. It took three tries to get it started again there was no warningcheck engine light never came on i immediately took it to the dealership because this was the second time it has happened to me i had this problem last year also gm never had a recallthey just put a plastic piece around the ignition and said it was fixed i told my dealer that there was a bulletin out about this and i asked them why there was no recall to replace the ignition switch after this second incident gm wanted to put a magnetic device in to keep the key from moving in the ignition any they placed a piece of plastic in my actual key i called gm and placed a formal complaint because this is a serious safety concern people are going to be hurt or killed if they get involved in a rear end collision or have no way of pulling off roadway spoke to my service manager and dealership replacedignition switch there has never been a recall on this i do not trust that it will not happen again i am afraid to drive this car this is not the only problem i have had with this car the fan blower the shift on the floor the sunroof switchkeeps falling out of the roof the window motors have burned out my interior paint and door handles were peeling after the first yeari don't blame my service department because they have fixed the car the way gm told them to i feel very unsafe in this car why should i have to wait until he ignition shuts off a third time this could be my last ifwhat is gm doing about this? are they going to do a recall? what else has to happen to me before they take this seriously? i am extremely dissatisfied with this car and i do not want it anymore.* 12/12/07the dealer stated driver side rear power window was inoperable. Updated 12/12/07
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and have had numerous problems with it. 1st i had to take it in because the passenger side rear suspension was making clunking noises. 2nd i had to take it in because there was moisture building up inside the drivers side headlight. 3rd i had to take it in because the passenger side rear window was howling and you could hear the outside air blowing through it when driving. 4th problem i just recently am having is the heating system. The blower just does what it wants. I can have the air to the off position and it still blows air at a high speed. Also, when driving the blower turns itself off and on whenever it wants to. All this and i only have 7,500 miles on my car. I won't be buying another gm vehicle!
- the contactreceived two recalls 04560000 concerning exterir lighting:headlights and 07v014000 concerning structure onthe 2005 chevrolet cobalt in august 2006. He made three attempts to getthe vehicle repaired.the dealer will not give him a loaner vehicle for the day and/or will not give him a ride to work.the current mileage was 45,000.there had been no failures to date.
Doors are sticking and not opening from the outside, one door will not open at all, handles breaking and got locked inside the car for 2 hours.
2005 chevy cobalt with inadequate protection in an accident. Consumer writing would like any information about this recall due to his client being killed in an accident with this same model and year of vehicle.(lawyer representing the estate of his deceased client) )
Went out to warm up my car, as i do every morning. The car would not start. When we got it started , it sounded like a go kart or 4 wheeler putting. Decided to drive it to dealer and had my husband follow. It made it about 5 miles and started smoking and sparks were coming from the exhaust. It died and wouldn't start back. We had to call in a tow truck to take it to a dealer. The dealer just informed me that it is an ignition module. We will see if that fixes the problem. This car had problems since the day i got it. When i got home with it in august 2005, the trunk ajar light stayed on even though the trunk was not open. Took it in to a shop and they replaced a computer, which immediately burnt out while there. I had to wait an additional week for them to get another one in. About may of 2006 the car was leaking from the air vents and the passenger dashboard. Took it in and the problem seemed to be fixed for a while. May of 2007 i had the same problem and took it to another chevy dealership the problem seemed to be fixed for only 2 days. It still leaks to this day and i get condensation on the dashboard when it s hot enough. My radio has shorted out twice from this problem. My trunk constantly makes weird tapping noises and when people are in my car, they think someone is in the trunk. My car is now at the third local dealership on about its 6 + visit. I see other people with the same complaints as myself, and wonder why we are all paying out of pocket for things that should apparently be recalls. My gauges also work by themselves, when the car is off and keys are removed. The dealers claim this never happens in their view. I am very dissatisfied with my purchase and would not recommend this vehicle to anyone. Mainly because of the lack of concern from the chevy dealers to fix the solutions for myself and others that i have read about.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt, for the last month or so the power steering hasstopped working lots of times, sometimes it goes out a couple times a day. Other times it don't go out for a week. I am an older lady an i thoughtwith gas mileage the cobalt would be a great car for me. Now i am scared every time i drive,as i am afraid the steering will go out and cause me to wreck. I can't afford to have this worked on . Want to know if there will be a recall as on the tv they said there were lots of cobalts doing this.
We bought this car in july 2005. Since this time, it has been in the shop 8 times for various reasons. Mainly the steering. Going over bumps, it rattles very loudly. The steering column, struts, mounts, and almost everything to do with the steering has been replaced twice!! still rattles loudly. Gm tells us that is not a safety hazard. There is a fix in progress but may take 6 months to a year! i pay a lot of money a month for a rattle trap! other items that have been replaced on the car is the radio, the blower motor, the right headlight, all 4 door bezels, all 4 door weather stripping due to wind noise, the shifting column because i had trouble getting the key out of the ignition. This has been the worst new car purchase i have ever made. I have already been in touch with the bbb about it.
- sun roof (won't close on one corner)- sun roof switch literally fell out of the socket while driving- power door locks randomly (and rapidly) lock and unlock, whether the car is on or not. It's fun to watch your car lock your keys inside right in front of you.- passenger seat heater button sucked into the dash after being pressed using a normal amount of force.- both seat heaters failed within a few weeks of each other, fuses and connections are good.- heater randomly loses temperature control and won't switch between any of the settings, the heater won't stop blowing hot air in your face, even with the ac on, and the coldest setting.- driver side door randomly won't engage from the inside or outside handle while unlocked, and if it is locked, the key does nothing. In a crash, it may make it impossible to exit the vehicle. - driver's side top corner windshield seal failed. Could lead to water in the electrical system, and fires.- cruise control won't reengage after braking. The fix for this is to push the cc button (turning it off) and pressing the brakes. It resets the cc, and will work again, until it fails later.- passenger side front mudflap came off backing (slowly) over an average-sized speed bump. Luckily, the front fasteners are integrated into the front bumper, so to replace the mudflap would require replacing the entire front bumper.- driver's and passenger's side rear wheel well skirt plastic fasteners have mostly fallen out, causing the foam filler to droop down and rub the tires, or fall out completely.- passenger side rear seat latch in the trunk (that releases the seat to fold down) broke off during normal use. - at highway speeds, the front end shakes violently (also on a completely random schedule) to the point that braking nearly causes the vehicle to go out of control. 2 visits to two different (gm certified) dealerships and all they could tell me was, "we can't reproduce the problem, and don't know what is wrong with it".
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet 2005 cobalt.the contact received recall 07v014000 for the structure.the dealer stated it would take two weeks for the part to come in.the current mileage was 8,000.the contact had not experienced any problems.
The drivers door cannot be opened from either the inside handle or the outside handle of the the door, thus trapping the driver inside the car or preventing the driver from accessing the car if they are not in it when this happens.the door cannot be opened with either the door key, the remote or unlocking the door from the inside.this results in the driver being forced to enter and exit the car by entering the passenger side and then climbing over the console.this is a common complaint from many owners of cobalts and needs to be addressed.if the occupant was involved in an accident in which it was critical to exit the vehicle, they could not.after several days the door began working again.this has happened several times.
Takata recall. I hit a patch of ice going to a friends house. I did a three sixty hitting a guardrail all the way around. My air bags didn't go off. They should of with how hard i hit. Totaled out my car. I was traveling down i-75 in ohio
Driver's side door will not open from inside or outside.both the inside and the outside door handles will become "loose" and while easy to pull handles, the door will still not open.
Randomly, the driver's door latch fails to function. If the door is open, it will not latch closed. If the door is closed, neither the interior or exterior door handle will open the door. Obviously, this is rather a severe safety concern. If this were to occur after an accident, an un-injured occupant could die from fire--or drown if the car were submerged. I explored the issue on multiple internet forums and found this is a rather common issue. For instance, here is a query on the cobalt ss forum. Just entering "door latch" comes up with these search results. Http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/esp_search.php?query=door+latch&ref=esp-nav-bar&type=allon one poll, fully 50% of all cobalt owners have experienced this issue. 50%.i found there is an nhtsa case on the issue. The action number is: "nhtsa:action number: 10038344 service bulletin number: 308836." this references the dealer service bulletin #pi0011a. A dealer applied the bulletin, the issue remains. I am now having the latch replaced, however that is no guarantee that the issue will be resolved.worried i may have this problem at some point with the passenger door, i looked into the latch on the passenger door. The latch is not available and has been discontinued by gm. Even though there is an nhtsa action on this issue, gm has seen fit to make fixing the problem impossible. One has to ask, "why is the part sold out?"clearly, the failure rate has been so high that gm has sold out their entire stock of replacement parts. The part numbers needed for my passenger door latch are either 15906018 or 15892690. I can't believe that there is no recall for this. People will die. Gm isn't even stocking all of the parts that might fix the issue. The service bulletin does not fix the problem. Gm knows how to make a door latch that works. Please, require gm to fix this before people die.
[xxx]. Was front passenger in a 2005 chevrolet cobalt driven by his cousin [xxx]. On april 19th, 2009. [xxx] lost control of the vehicle and severely wrecked the vehicle. [xxx]was stuck under the vehicle for approximately 4hours and had to be air lifted to richland memorial hospital when emergency personnel arrived. [xxx]was severely injured and suffered life time injuries. [xxx]airbag did not deploy which caused him to suffer more extensive injuries than he would have if the airbags did deploy. [xxx].later found out that gm had known of the problems with the airbag system in the 2005-2006 chevrolet cobalt vehicles but not report this until after [xxx]was severely injured on april 19th, 2009. [xxx] suffered a broken neck, broken bone in his right foot, his right hip was knocked out of joint, also severe back and spine pain.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car .
While making a left turn, the car felt as if it was sliding and hit a guardrail. Then, slide alongside it. That impact propelled my car across the street and it collided with a guard-wall, on the other side of the street, totaling the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact attempted to change the headlamp bulb because the bulb shield fell off. The contact had not noticed the shield was missing until he noticed a glare in the bulb. The contact stated that there were two light bulbs affected due to the reflector failing without warning. The contact purchased a repair manual and noticed nhtsa campaign number: 04v560000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the glare could affect an oncoming motorist, resulting in a crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,400.
Was driving when the steering locked up as i was starting around a small curve in the road.could not steer and went off the road into a yard and struck a tree.insurance company totaled vehicle.
The driver side door latch does not want to open the door from the outside. It feels like there is nothing connecting to open it. This has happenedseveral times and i have had to crawl over passenger side to open it from the inside. I understand there are lots of people having this same issue with this vehicle, something needs to be done.
I was going to work early in the morning. A train was in the distance which scared a huge buck deer. The buck deer with huge antlers ran straight into my car head on. I was not able to steer away from the deer and my car seemed to shut down. The huge buck deer hit me head on. The lights were totally smashed. The hood of the car was completely damaged. The windshield was totally smashed. The roof was damaged and the car was lopsided. The buck deer antlers went thru the windshield just inches away from me.the air bags did not work even though it was a head on collision with great force. My car seemed to shut off and i could not steer away from the deer. I was cut with glass on my face, arms and hands. My neck and back was hurt. I had my seat belt on but my stomach hurt from the dramatic impact. I complained that the air bags did not work and that my car acted strangely in which it seemed the ignition switch shut everything down and i could not control the car but i was totally ignored.
The door doesn't open from either the inside or outside, even when the car is unlocked.
I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. Suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. He was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. He admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. I called the police and obtained a police report. The air bags did not work. My mom and i were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. My car stalled on impact of the other car. Luckily my foot was on the brake and i did not hit the car in front of me. I had to restart my car and i pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busystreet. I complained that my air bags did not work but i was ignored. Also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which i thought was strange.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon exiting, the front driver's door would not close properly. The contact was able to successfully shut the door after repeated attempts. The contact also stated that the same door would intermittently fail to open from the inside. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer fordiagnostic testing or to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 113,000.
All my door handles are falling offand i've heard many colblats doing the same and all my paint is chipping off my car i drove from a to b and that's all
When driving rear and front doors open when hitting a bumpl they just fly open won't stay locked or closed.when closing them sometimes not able to reopen them.the door mechanisms are faultly and don't work. Real safety issue should be on recall list as many people on-line have the same problem.
My passenger door randomly does not open anymore from inside or out. It worked completely fine before a passenger got in, and when they tried to get out the handle was "loose" and neither handles will open the door. This is a safety hazard and it's scary that this could potentially happen to both doors. My passenger door currently doesn't open so if there was an accident they wouldn't even be able to get out.
Unable to open drivers side door either from inside or outside. Doors appear to lock/unlock fine but handle feels like it is disconnected. This has happened multiple times. In researching on internet, i found that many cobalt owners are having the same problem and that a quick fix is to pound on the outside of the door around the handle and that whatever is out of alignment will pop back into place. I consider this to be a very serious safety hazard in that one might be trapped inside of the car with no quick means of exit.
When i unlock the driver door with the fob, the door would not open. I was driving one day and the relay electrical wiring started burning. When i took it back to the car dealer they told me there was nothing wrong. Myself and four other people smelled the burning. I gave the car back and nothing was done to satisfy the situation. I was told by an auto zone mechanic to park the car before it catches on fire.
Paint has been fading for the last 5 year from defects in pant job. Part of the frame above the rear passenger said door is bare metal and chipping away. Estimated cost to repair is $5,500.00. I have seen other 2005 chest cobalt with the same problem.
Rear door opened while driving. Power steering cuts off.
On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car.
I rented this brand new cobalt 4 months after hurricane katrina from mobile alabama, so as to go back to my home town of san francisco, ca. By the time i made it through los angeles, at around 430 am. I lost control of car due to severe stiffness in the steering. Which led to the vehicle running off of i-5 heading north bound at a speed of 60 miles per hour. Visibility was good, i veered off the freeway into the median portion of i-5, and i tried to slow down but no response which led me to roll over few times, end to end and over and over, luckily i was wearing my seat belt and it held very well, suprisingly, no airbags, none of them deployed, and all the windows blew out, and not the reinforced kind including the front wind shield. The ambulance came, and so did the californiahighway patrol. There is a report about it which indicates that no airbags were deployed, and i do have pictures of car after incident.i had few bumps and bruises and had few cuts from the glass on my arms and legs, and i had to acquire a few rounds of physical therapy and accupuncture.but luckily i was in good spirits.the car was covered under 3 insurances, which paid for some damage, including my discover card, and my grandma's aarp. And the rental car company.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the door locks would independently unlock and lock in a loop which causes the vehicle alarm to activate.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately between 15-20 mph on normal road conditions. A chime sounded inside the vehicle; followed by thepower steering warning light indicator illumination. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation for a short period of five seconds. In addition, the front driver door caused an extremely intense electrical shock whenever accessing the door. The front driver side seat belt buckle failed to function. The failure occurrences were whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician refused to perform a diagnostic testing without a service charge. The vehicle has not been inspected for the failure or repaired at this time. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 61,882.
Can not open door from inside or outside. Vehicle is not locked, will not open. Huge safety concern.
I was in town with my 5 month old baby and my door handle messed up. I had parked, and exited the car and went around to passenger side of car to open the door and get my son but the door wouldn't open. I locked and unlocked the car door and it was still stuck. It was as though the door handle wasn't latched to anything. It was just there, it wouldn't do anything. I beat and bang on the door for almost an hour until the passenger side door finally opened. The driver side door still won't open, inside or out. This car needs to be recalled. I have read of many others with same problem. My child who is only 5 months old was screaming and i couldn't get to him. This could have been very tragic had it been hot outside. Someone needs to do something about this!!
My 2005 cobalt has problems with the doors getting stuck shut.they will not open from the inside or outside . I feel that this is a major safety issue due to the fact that if i need to get out of my car in a hurry that this will not be possible. Something needs to be done about this problem.
At multiple times, the driver side door will not open from either the inside or the outside latch.this seems to happen mainly when it gets very cold outside.when i pull the latch it doesn't feel like it catches anything inside the door.this problem will go on for a couple weeks, and then suddenly the latch will begin to work again.
Dt: the contacthad several problems with a vehicle he previously owned. The vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The dealerdeterminedthat the key chain was too long and touched his knee. The second problem concernedthe brake light comingon momentarily. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. The third problem was that the door handle stuck one eighth of an inch from the door. As a result, he returned the vehicle back to the dealership.the ignition switch was replaced to hold the consumers heavy key chain.updated 01/19/06.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. It has 10225 miles on it. It would not pass the new hampshire state inspection becauseit was unsafe to drive. The front end controller arms needed to be replaced. I feel that there must be others out there with like problems.
I have a 2005 cobalt that has less then 70,000km on it and have recently been hearing a loud clunking coming from the front end of the car. I have just had a licensed mechanic look at the carand was informed that my front rear control arm bushings are completely gone and the car is now a hazard to drive till it can be fixed. With such low kms the mechanic had no reason or idea as to why they would be so far gone. I was advised that if the car was driven any further, the tires could fall of and the car would crash.
We have owned 2 chevy 05 cobalts and 2 times the undercarriage has been damaged by hole in the road and a piece of metal.one car was totaled and the second one is being looked at by claims adjuster now.
Dt:the consumer stated that he heard a snapping noise in steering column and could feel it in the steering wheel.this happened all of the time and would occur with no warning.the steering column shaft was replaced.the ignition switch was replaced because of the flashing that held the tumbler and the s had collapsed.the manufacturer told the dealer not to replace the steering column shaft but the dealer made the repairs because they had already ordered the part.(12/01/05)after the column was replaced, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice.the wheel cover did not have enough rings to hold the rims tight and would rattle when going over light bumps, the vehicle pulled to the right and the passenger side front pillar was loose.*sc
Took my car to dealer because of bad clunking in front end. They replaced the bushings (while under warranty). Now (58000 mi) i am having the same problem and the clunking is much worse?! seems to be an ongoing problem with these cobalts. Seems there should be some kind of recall with all these complaints before there is a horrific accident!!!! also (i have the 2 door) there is a constant problem with the doors not working! all the sudden you try to get in and the handle moves but does not open! i would have to enter/exit on passenger side! i have had parts to this replaced several times now. This too could also be very dangerous if in an accident! i am still happy with my car but not with the same ongoing issues that could lead to potential disaster!
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger and driver's side front lower control arm was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 31,500.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal.there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
Feels like an accident waiting to happen.rattling front end noise for a few months and with my 60k mi check up it's discovered that i need 2 lower control arms (the bushings are gone) and need to replace the front struts and rear shocks as they are leaking.i have always owned a chevrolet and find this appalling.my cobalt is only 3 yrs old and needs to replace major equipment.i had an old chevy and never had to see a replacement like this until i had over 100k mi on the vehicle.i cannot find any recalls on these parts, but see many complaints.even the dealership thought i should get rid of the car??????? given the current times, who could afford that.so now i am looking at an estimate of $1821.40 to fix this.when is gm going to step up to the plate and acknowledge this problem with this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that a loud knocking noise was heard from the bottom front of the vehicle.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered some assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the dealer diagnosed the failure and determined that the front lower control arm was defective.the dealer replaced two control arms but one the failure recurred on one control arm.the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.
Power steering column and motor replaced for over 1,000 dollars also bushing. Engines stalls when pressing gas and brake pedal. Key wouldn't come out ignition and my car wouldn't stay in park. Had to pay a locksmith to remove the key. Headlights keep having to be adjusted. Wheel bearing and struts need to be replace but i don't have the money for all of these repairs for a 2005 vehicle. Its to many problems for such a newer vehicle. What is chevy going to do about this, how many more people have to die or get injured.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering began to vibrate violently. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven on normal or uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic numerous times for the failure. The repairs performed on the vehicle consisted of the replacement of the entire front suspension, excluding the steering column and rack and pinion. The failure continued to occur after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and have had numerous problems with it. 1st i had to take it in because the passenger side rear suspension was making clunking noises. 2nd i had to take it in because there was moisture building up inside the drivers side headlight. 3rd i had to take it in because the passenger side rear window was howling and you could hear the outside air blowing through it when driving. 4th problem i just recently am having is the heating system. The blower just does what it wants. I can have the air to the off position and it still blows air at a high speed. Also, when driving the blower turns itself off and on whenever it wants to. All this and i only have 7,500 miles on my car. I won't be buying another gm vehicle!
I was driving at about 20 mph after stopping at a red light when my car shut off, my dashboard lights went blank. I was able to restart my car and it has happened since. Today while driving at 65 mph on the interstate, my car started to shake badly and i almost lost control. I tried to brake but it made the shaking worse. The car felt like it had lost power. I was able to pull over. I thought at first maybe a flat tire but no. As quickly as it happened it went away. I am very unhappy about this and had problems with gm cars before. You would think i would have learned my lesson and went with a honda or toyota.
Threeissues with my 2005 chevy cobalt.one the door latch broke and i can no longer get out the drivers side.if an accident were to occur i would have to crawl out the passenger side to get out of the car.secondly, my struts keep going bad on my car.i have had them replaced three times now.my third issue is the brakes.i was told that the cobalt had anitlock brakes when i bought it.however, when i have had to slam on the brakes they lock and a little light comes on with a anti brake symbol on it.
2005 chevorlet cobalt ls sedan- purchased new 15 miles on odometer. @ 5000 mile service after nearly dieing on the i-5 from violent shaking! found(non disclosed)hit before purchased, rail dust corrosion on moldings, weights missing from three of four tires, dash cubby broken and 1 yr to replace, electrical demons! (locks, radio, gauges, etc...)maintenance @ 100.00 a pop under warranty ( but still major problems!)struts replaced three times, electrical harnesses replaced, power window motor on two windows replaced, ignition cylinder replaced, fob keyless entry reset, new radio. A never ending nightmareprospect motors dealership in jackson ca whom i purchased the vehicle from has filed bankruptcy and is no longer in business. Frank halverston owner has made no attempt to help me!continuing problems; 70k milesclunking, rattling, shaking, feels like the car is going to fall apart!steering problems, suspension problems, electrical problems-rear shocks shot, replace tire four fourth time!family chevorlet, under "extended service plan", did nothing this last time to ammend the situation but rather blamed it on my brakes and a plastic retainer wall on my right front tireunsafe to drive! yet gm has denied my claim for a new vehicle four times! and the gm certified dealership held me out on warranty till it was no longer eligible for lemon law! just want my car fixed and operating properly, not to walk through '!@#$% for my consumer rights!
Today is aug 16 2009 and i have been having problems with my 2005 chevrolet cobalt for a while. Since the last year my steering wheel has been shaking every time i put on the brakes, and starting the last 3 weeks the power steeringilluminates and the steering wheel just locks and i would have to pull the vehicle on to the shoulder and shut off the engine and restart it and then it works again.this normally happens 2 or 3 times a day. I have not taken it to the dealer yet although i did speak to a service advisor about the situation and he thinks it might be the power steering pump and that it would probably run me about $1200 to fix it. I really cannot afford that kind of money due to me being unemployed. The last date that this incident happened was on aug 15 2009. Please i need your help and assistance. Thanks
I bought my 2005 cobalt in june of '05.had numberous problems with it but the one i'd like to know more about is the lower control arm rear bushings.i replaced 'bad' ones in june of 2007 and have to replace them again.i do not feel as though this should be necessary.any information on these?
Suspension is really bad.
Car has less than 20,000 miles and have failure of the bushing the right side is a total failure bad enough they said not to drive it and the left is about ready to fail alsowe're having them replaced and the front end realignedbut we're on a limited road island and there are 7 other cobalts here that are all having the same problems is this something locally here or happening nationwide.
I have a safety complaint i bought my 2005 chevy cobalt and i'm not happy with-it it doesn't, drive safe its drive like the accerlator pedal going to come off its seems loose when i put my foot on it to accelerate and the car seems like its something wrong with the power steering but i have took it to firestones and dealership they said nothings wrong but i just don't seem safe driving this car especially on the expressways it seems like the car is out of control like its trying to run off from me so i stay off the expressways i think this car was in accident before i bought it but the salesman gave me a car fax report and said it hadn't but if you look at the car it look like it has thank god i haven't been in a accident with this car but im very unhappy with the performance of this car i would never buy another american car again now as fair as the ignition my car was cutting it self off with that bas ignition switch i went to several car places that said it didn't qualify for the loaned so i kept calling gmc and they got me in to get the ignition switch but its something else wrong with the power steering connected to the accerlated palpated my car needs to be toughly check out and i don't have any more money to have car dealer check it out i already spend on theirs car this yea over $1500 dollars im retired i'm one fixed income and i just don't have it if you can get my car into a dealership and have them look it over thoroughly free of charge, and i can try to fix whatever needs to be fix because i know i not crazy something is definitely wrong with my cobalt i don't know why nobody cant see that. I have replace ball joints sways bars and ignitions switches and this car still doesn't drive right i want every bit of money i paid for this car back. I will never buy another american car again and will tell my family not to either.
The sway bar, control arms, & bushings were all faulty. The entire front end will have to be rebuilt due to subpar parts being used in manufacturing.
The vehicle front passenger side makes a clunking noise through the bottom metal frame of the car when turning to an uneven road or driveway.
I purchased a 2005 cobalt in april 2008, started having violent shaking in front of car while trying to find the problem my mechanic discovered a defective strut which chevy replaced even though warranty had just run out.this did not correct violent shaking occurring on a regular basis.had front end, tires, wheels, rotors, axle checked with no outcome of finding the problem.when the shaking occurs unable to steer and have to reduce speed and pull to shoulder of road, after complete stop normally can resume driving.since my daughter does not do any long distance travel i hoped that it would not occur as often as it does while i was driving it to work, however in january of 2009 while my daughter was driving car around a curve t/c light came on shaking and inability to control the car left her straightening the curve out spinning around and afterweeks in a body shop and 5000 dollars in repairs, several trips back and more money, high insurance rates we still have a car that has a serious defect with no answers to what causes it and what can be done to correct it. Now that she is venturing further from home i am in fear for her life buti have no funds to replace this car or it would have already been gone although i am sure that nobody else would want it due to the publicity that these cars have been getting.luckily my daughter was not killed in this accident but does someone have to die before chevrolet steps up to the plate and fixes these cars.i have been constantly been researching trying to find the problemeven though i can find other people with the problem nobody seems to have the solution.the cars or in warranty or just out of warranty and we couldn't get answers and as the autos get older they don't feel it is there problem.our car gets regular maintenance with the same mechanic each time so therefore he has firsthand knowledge of every step it has had,and now that it has hit the news i am seeing some direction to take to get help.
The car has been in the shop so many times for the same thing. When you drive at times, the car sputters and dies out and runs rough.it overheats and then the mechanic cant find the problem or anything wrong but i have to pay to have it looked at. My cousin bought a 2009 cobalt and her car has the same problems of dying out. The car is always in the shop because everything breaks down. I still owe on the car and its a money pit. A mechanic said my frame is bent. I haven't been in an accident. I am stuck with a lemon and its squeezing me.
Vehicle begins to vibrate violently at slower speeds after deceleration from highway speeds.control of vehicle is lost during most violent vibrations, and stopping the vehicle completely does not help the situation.this vibrating (on the front wheels only) will continue for miles/hours.the only things noted on any 2005 chevy cobalt were safety for interior and headlights but there have been over 1100 reports of faulty power steering.slower speeds cause this violent vibration on the front end of the vehicle.it has started approximately a year after purchase and has continued and has gotten worse since then current date 12 february 2010.condition keeps worsening, has almost caused an accident.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that whenever he made a left and right turn or drive over a pot hole there was a constant knocking noise on the front drivers side of the vehicle. When the failure occurred it was as if the wheels were separating from the vehicle. The dealer was contactedand stated that this was a constant problem which required the bushings to be replaced occasionally. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 25,500 and the current mileage was 41,328.
Lower a-arm bushings replaced with only 58,000 miles also upper strut mounts are also bad and need replaced.
Severe steering and braking problems.mechanics can't find problem.a lot of times, on the highway or at speeds greater than 40 mph thesteering starts to shudder and make a machine gun noise with each rattle.the rattling slows down as the speed slows down.there have been times wherei had to pull over because it felt like a flat tire, only to get out of the car and inspect the car and see that the tireswere fine.the problem goes away after shutting the car off and restarting it.when braking while going at speeds 40 mph or higher the brake gets soft and mushy feeling, and doesn't appear to slow the car down enough, and the shudder starts in the steering wheel again with the rat-a-tat sound for every shudder.i brought this carto dealerseveral times,and the mechanics could notget the car to do the same for them.the last time, one of the staff members mentioned that there may be a problem with the electronic steering/suspension system ,and that gm was trying to figure it out.recently, i tookthe car in for a brake check at another shop - the mechanic said the brakeswere fine, nothing' was wrong with them, but the car still didits shuddering.i' had two front end alignments, and rotation of wheels, still the same problem.i feel that one of these days the shuddering is going to cause a potentially fatal problem, when the brakes, steering or suspension go out.i also noticed on 6 different occasions that the brake light cameon just for a second.it's never stayed on, and it didn't come on during the shuddering moments.the car stalled a couple times, but they wereso far and few between.the back light ondashwashard to read when headlightswereautomatically on during the day.
We have a chevy 2005 cobalt. The front end make a really bad riddling noise and sometimes the steering is hard. I call and took it to a dealer and they said they was no recalls. I said i heard it on tv and also the papers. My daughter is the one that drives this car most of the time. I want to know is she going to be safe. Please let me know asap. I don't want anything to happen to her. Its asking for a date of incident i'm not sure. Guess? the noise is mostly on rough roads. The steering is about one time every ?? thank you please let me know.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated on three occasions that the front control arms fractured. After the first failure the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. After the second and third failures the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt since new. Car has 109,000 miles on it and has had a few problems some that dealer took care of under warranty. I started noticing a clunking noise coming from the ps front of the car on 12/09. I finally found out that the lower control arm rear bushing was completely worn out causing the control arm to move forward/backward causing the noise. I replaced both ps & ds bushings which fixed the problem. This is not acceptable on a car with this low miles on it. I have owned cars with well over 200,000 miles on them and never had to replace control arm bushings.
Power steering on my 2005 cobalt goes out intermittently, it had not done it for two months. But recently, while i was taking a turn, it went out, and i was unable to keep the car in my lane and hit the curb on the opposite side of the road, thankfully no other vehicle was present in intersection, or it would have been a front end collision. Now it works only for a few minutes when i turn my car on , but goes out every time i drive it. I also have problems with the power locks locking and unlocking themselves constantly while i'm driving, and even after the vehicle is parked. I can not leave it unattended because it unlocks itself. I started to have the problem shortly after purchasing it in 2007, but the warranty expired, its 63,000 miles, and cannot afford to fix it. This should not be an issue in a car less than 5 years old. I live in minnesota, and the roads are often icy, i am fearful it will happen again, and i may not be so lucky again. I have also had problems with the front suspension, i had the shocks/struts? replaced 2 months after buying it, at around 40, 000 miles, and they still have the same problem after the dealer fixed it, i should have complained then, but i was afraid to shell out more money for something else they would claim was wrong with it.
Dt:2005 chevrolet cobalt.the consumer stated when changingfrom park to drive heard noise in the transmission.the vehicle was taken to the dealership, they fixed a part on the passenger's side wheel.the vehicle is still having the same noise.whenturning the steering wheel different noiseswere coming from the suspension.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. It has 10225 miles on it. It would not pass the new hampshire state inspection becauseit was unsafe to drive. The front end controller arms needed to be replaced. I feel that there must be others out there with like problems.
Feels like an accident waiting to happen.rattling front end noise for a few months and with my 60k mi check up it's discovered that i need 2 lower control arms (the bushings are gone) and need to replace the front struts and rear shocks as they are leaking.i have always owned a chevrolet and find this appalling.my cobalt is only 3 yrs old and needs to replace major equipment.i had an old chevy and never had to see a replacement like this until i had over 100k mi on the vehicle.i cannot find any recalls on these parts, but see many complaints.even the dealership thought i should get rid of the car??????? given the current times, who could afford that.so now i am looking at an estimate of $1821.40 to fix this.when is gm going to step up to the plate and acknowledge this problem with this vehicle.
Headlight full of moisture has got worse and worse for the last two years almost and gm will not do anything about my headlight.today 6/15/2010 i took my car for the recall notice got about the power steering assist. And found out that both front lower control arm bushings need replaced, and my right front rim is bent and possible wheel brg might need replaced and i called gm about this and they will not take care of any of these problem they said (sorry about the experience) why is gm not helping!
Lower control arm bushing need to be replaced at 28,000 miles at a cost of $250.vehicle is just 4 months out of warranty.same problem with friend's cobalt as well.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that a loud squeaking noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side, while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact wa sinformed that the front control arm was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.
Horrible rattling noises in the entire vehicle.i hear rattling from every direction. It is a very bumpy and noisy ride.not worth the money i paid.
I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, and about a month ago i was driving down a country road when my "power steering" message was displayed on my dashboard stating it had shutoff.this then lead to my car trying to shut itself off in the middle of the road going 55 miles per hour.the gauges were flashing, radio was flashing, the car would not shift gears and was rocking back and forth, and i couldn't really steer the car.after i was able to get it under control and stopped and shutoff it seemed to reset the system and i had no problems until a few days ago.i was driving on a very busy interstate during rush hour while going about 80 miles per hour, and the situation happened again except i was nearly in a collision with semi truck trailers, it took all i had to get it off the road without hitting anything.this scared me to death.this time the system did not reset , but i was able to limp it to the chevy dealer near my apartment.come to find out it was the :body control module" that was bad.it cost me $508 dollars to fix this one issue.two weeks ago i had to take it in for a lower left front control arm bushing that was bad, and also the shifter solenoid was bad, and i had spent nearly $1100 for all of those safety issues as well.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 60 mph she began to hear a clanking sound coming from the front end.the failure recurred whenever she operated the vehicle at any speed.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where she was informed both front lower control arms were popped out and the front tires were worn.the vehicle was repaired and the failure has not recurred.the failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
(2( bolts that hold the lower control arm broke or came loose and fell out causing loss of steering.
I bought my 2005 cobalt in june of '05.had numberous problems with it but the one i'd like to know more about is the lower control arm rear bushings.i replaced 'bad' ones in june of 2007 and have to replace them again.i do not feel as though this should be necessary.any information on these?
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the lower control arm was failing.she heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle, which affected the tires.the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection.the contact has taken her vehicle to other mechanics and was informed that the lower control arm needed to be replaced.she believes that the mechanics are trying to get over on her.the vehicle will eventually be repaired.the failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact began hearing a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle.the noise intensified as the speed increased.she took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the two front wheel bearings were faulty and the rims on the passenger side of the vehicle were bent.the factory paid for one of the wheel bearings and the second one was replaced.the failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 42,000.
I have a 2005 cobalt that has less then 70,000km on it and have recently been hearing a loud clunking coming from the front end of the car. I have just had a licensed mechanic look at the carand was informed that my front rear control arm bushings are completely gone and the car is now a hazard to drive till it can be fixed. With such low kms the mechanic had no reason or idea as to why they would be so far gone. I was advised that if the car was driven any further, the tires could fall of and the car would crash.
12/26/05 at 3:30 p.m. Oninterstate i-495/wilmington, de bypass.road straight with no debris and dry. Heading southbound in the far left lane of a three lane divided road.gaurdrails on both sides. Doing 65 mph/speed limit. Center lane was a walmart semi tractor trailer doing 62 mph.in front of my lane near the front of the truck were two cars about 5 car lengths ahead. My car jerked radically to the right and then back to the left twice in rapid succession. The car then jerked violently to the right and theleft front of the car impacted the back bumper of the truck. The truck driver felt a bump and started to brake.my car rotated clockwise until i was going down the road backwards about 50-55 mph in the first lane alongside the stopping truck.the car pulled again to the right and the rear of my car impacted the guardrail.the rear window exploded and i felt cold air.the car rotated again, this time counter-clockwise until i was going down the road backwards again.speed was about 30-35 mph at this time.the car again pulled to the right and there was no guardrail.my car came to a stop in the green strip in the center of the interstate at about a 45 degree angle facing southbound.the driver's side door was damaged and i had to force it open to exit the vehicle.it was then that i discovered the left rear tire had come off the vehicle and was about 50 feet away on the inside shoulder of the road.all four lug nuts were still on the tire and it was still inflated.the delaware state police responded and filed a report.the insurance adjuster took pictures of the car at the towing facility yard and the damage was noted.there was damage to the front side of the car and the rear.the right side of the car was basically intact.left side of car was completely destroyed.the left rear wheel assembly was completely destroyed including the brake drum, shock, spring, axle, housing and all rods and connections.the car was a total loss.
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt- the power steering is extremely difficult at times- the light comes on and off- showing a problem is present- i am unable to turn the car normally- making me use two hands-also, there is a rattle in the back- left- very noticeable- to all in vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the steering shaft was replaced twice due to a rattling noise heard when going over bumps in the road.the steering shaft was last replaced was 8-11-06 but the rattling noise continued.when the steering wheel was turned to either side, a grinding noise was also heard.the rear bushings were replaced once due to the vehicle bouncing all over the road.soon after, there was a grinding noise heard when the vehicle was put into reverse. The dealership was alerted.
Feels like an accident waiting to happen.rattling front end noise for a few months and with my 60k mi check up it's discovered that i need 2 lower control arms (the bushings are gone) and need to replace the front struts and rear shocks as they are leaking.i have always owned a chevrolet and find this appalling.my cobalt is only 3 yrs old and needs to replace major equipment.i had an old chevy and never had to see a replacement like this until i had over 100k mi on the vehicle.i cannot find any recalls on these parts, but see many complaints.even the dealership thought i should get rid of the car??????? given the current times, who could afford that.so now i am looking at an estimate of $1821.40 to fix this.when is gm going to step up to the plate and acknowledge this problem with this vehicle.
I purchased a 2005 cobalt in april 2008, started having violent shaking in front of car while trying to find the problem my mechanic discovered a defective strut which chevy replaced even though warranty had just run out.this did not correct violent shaking occurring on a regular basis.had front end, tires, wheels, rotors, axle checked with no outcome of finding the problem.when the shaking occurs unable to steer and have to reduce speed and pull to shoulder of road, after complete stop normally can resume driving.since my daughter does not do any long distance travel i hoped that it would not occur as often as it does while i was driving it to work, however in january of 2009 while my daughter was driving car around a curve t/c light came on shaking and inability to control the car left her straightening the curve out spinning around and afterweeks in a body shop and 5000 dollars in repairs, several trips back and more money, high insurance rates we still have a car that has a serious defect with no answers to what causes it and what can be done to correct it. Now that she is venturing further from home i am in fear for her life buti have no funds to replace this car or it would have already been gone although i am sure that nobody else would want it due to the publicity that these cars have been getting.luckily my daughter was not killed in this accident but does someone have to die before chevrolet steps up to the plate and fixes these cars.i have been constantly been researching trying to find the problemeven though i can find other people with the problem nobody seems to have the solution.the cars or in warranty or just out of warranty and we couldn't get answers and as the autos get older they don't feel it is there problem.our car gets regular maintenance with the same mechanic each time so therefore he has firsthand knowledge of every step it has had,and now that it has hit the news i am seeing some direction to take to get help.
Dt:the contact owned a 2005 chevroletcobalt. This vehicle was rented by the consumer for three days.the vehicle was making a squealing noise,and got into a severe accident. The problem was either in the steering or the tires. An investigator was looking into the problem . Contact believed that the accident was caused by this noise. She lost complete control of the vehicle while going around a curve, resulting in a collision.2 occupants sustained injuries. The police reported thatcontacts vehiclehit the left side of a diesel semi truck,but she statedthat vehiclehit the front of the othervehicle. Also, the police reportstated that there was moderate damage to the diesel truck. The police report was available if needed.
My 2005 chevy cobalt begins to shake while driving on the freeway. I can feel the vibration starting through the floor board and eventually the whole front end begins to shake. The steering wheel violently shakes from front to back(versus side to side) and the vehicle is hard to control. I always have to pull over or get off the freeway. It feels like the whole front end is going to fall apart. After coming to a complete stop i can continue to drive without any problems. This began almost a year ago. I have had my car looked at several times and the shocks replaced last year when it began. Each time i take it and someone test drives they cannot find a problem. They also tell me that my car is in near perfect condition. But it continues to shake all the time. Sometimes it won't happen for a week or two, sometimes it happens two or three times a week. I have also replaced the two front tires in hopes that it would correct the problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the vehicle was taken to the chevrolet dealer for maintenance.while repairing the vehicle, a mechanic left a rag on top of the engine underneath the hood.after the contact retrieved the vehicle, it caught fire due to the rag being left on the engine.the dealer repaired the vehicle, but the contact does not feel that it is safe to drive because it continues to break down.in addition, the traction control light continues to illuminate.the dealer stated that they could only repair the vehicle to its original state.the current mileage was 60,059 and failure mileage was 59,083.
2005 chevy cobalt--traction light came on dash.light wouldn't go off.kept hearing clicking noises in the transmission shift area.dealer says they can repair but it seems to be a problem on many chevy cobalts and it can be a safety issue because it causes the car to lose power to transmission.car only has 30,000 miles.original owner.light stays on all the time.we tried resetting the warning, but light still remains and clicking sound still remains.recommend it be a safety recall.
While driving vehicle traction control, security light, engine light, brake light, all come on then power steering warning comes on and transmission starts jerking, and is hard to control. It has problems braking and shifting gears. There are alot of problems with this model from chevy and no one seems to have an answer to what causes the problem. I have had into 2 different chevy dealers and still this problem not fixed.
Traction control warning light comes on then my daughters' car jerks violently at times and she has trouble maintaining control of her car , (2005 chevy cobalt). This problem almost caused her to loose total control of her car this past spring , coming too close to causing a serious accident. This happens periodically , no set time span , it has happened about 6 or 8 times since last spring. Our gm dealer said she should bring the car in while the warning light is on so they can pull the code. Unfortunately , when the car is stopped and put into park , the light goes away. And all of these times except one , this problem has occurred after the dealership is closed or well before they open , or she is nowhere near any gm or chevy dealership. This problem is not isolated , i have read of other cobalt owners experiencing the same traction control problem with some of the same results or results that are different from my daughters car. The point being (at least in this case) i believe that gm or chevy should be held responsible for taking care of the problem , before there is an accident that causes severe injury or death . I read about all the others with this problem on the "repair pal" website. The model years seem to be between "04" and "07". The one time my daughter was able to get her car into the gm dealer while the light was on , she had to put the car in park so she could go in to get someone to hook up their computer and pull the code. When they came back out , the traction control warning light was out , as i stated earlier about putting the vehicle in park. Therefore the technician was unable to do anything since there was no warning light ergo , no code to pull.
Last year, my 05 cobalt experienced power steering failure and concurrent hard shifting between gears upon power steering notice of failure.i took my car in to the dealer to be fixed in accordance with the associated recall.last week, one year later, i have experienced the same exact problems again.the car will chime and report "power steering failure".if driving above 15 mph, there isn't much to notice regarding power steering, however, if changing speed requires your car to shift up or down to a different gear, the car will jerk ("hiccup") heavily, as if an inexperienced driver was trying to drive a car with a manual transmission.the car has 46,000 miles on it and this is clearly not my problem.please insist that gm issue a recall with a real remedy for this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the traction control and steering warning indicators randomly illuminated several times, and then the engine stalled. The power steering also randomly shorted out each time the failure occurred. The failure intermittently progressed for over two years. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but the contact had not yet approved what the dealer mentioned would be an extensive diagnosis and repair. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system), and 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available...updated 06/08/17
Problem started out of the blue. Traction control light comes on, power steering goes out, transmission shifts hard, clicking noise in gear shifter, gauges for speed and rpms bounce around, lights for e-brake and abs flash, and check engine light comes on. This can occur at any time. Sometimes it is as soon as you start the car. Other times it is while i am driving. Can not predict when it is coming. Surprisingly i have not got injured driving. I have learned to muscle the car when the steering goes out. I am afraid to drive my car but have no choice sometimes. It is the only car my family fits into. I feel i am putting us all at risk every time we get in it. I have taken it in several times, the first couple times they couldn't find anything. I got it to the dealer when the problem was happening. The only thing they could find was to replace a recalled transmission valve. It did nothing for the problem. It still happens when ever and stops pretty much the same. You do have to turn the car off. It can take one time or several times turning the car on and off. No one can seem to give me any answers. I really feel this problem needs to be solved. I bought the car in 2005. First incident in fall of 2007. Replaced valve in spring of 2009.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has had repeated problems with error codes that the dealer has been unable to resolve. When these errors occur, the speedometer moves back and forward and the the car attempts to stall. The car does stall at slower speeds at times. Whenever i take the vehicle to bob bell chevy in bel air ,maryland they tell me the can't find anything wrong when drive it . On 02/11/2011, i was told by the dealer rep ray, again,that he could not find anything wrong and to drive vehicle until it does this again and bring vehile in without turning it off and they will then check the codes. My chevy cobalt did the exact same again along with the error code "power sterring" across the screen as i was leaving the dealershipp on 02/11/2011 and i immediately returned to the service shop and the serviice technian obtained the error codes. Ray from the service bob bell chevy stated now i had to pay for any diagnostic work and repairs even though this was a recall problem. My times this vehicle has been in the shop has been well documented by the dealership who each time intially deny their is a problem and state they cannot diagnose any problems unless they can reproduce they problem or i drive the vechile to them while it is happening without turning it off. This car is unsafe and has stalled several times when these error codes occur causing near accidents. I feel more investigation should be completed into why the makers of the chevy cobalt are unable to correctly diagnose error codes and continue to but my life and my family at risk. I am unable to trade this car in to anyone because of the repeated problems and i would never sell it to an innocent buyer who could by hurt with this car. Why gm is allowed to get away with this defective car is not fair.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was started, the enhance traction system, check engine, and power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. In addition, when the vehicle was switched into the reverse position, there was an abnormal sound coming from the gear shift. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,377.updated 03/11/16*lj
I was traveling at 40 mph when the check engine and traction control lights lit up on the dashboard. Steering was extremely hard, the power steering was not working and i pulled into the nearest parking lot. After several times restarting the car, the power steering was working again.
With no advanced signs or warning (mileage at 99,930), upon starting the vehicle, the traction control and security light came on.the car's rpm revved up and down and wanted to stall.the fuel gauge jumped back and forth.there was a constant clicking in the gear shift and the steering wheel locked into place where i could not turn it.i shut the car off and restarted three additional times before everything seemed to go back to normal and i was able to drive.the next time this occurred was when mileage was at 99960.after several attempts at stopping and starting the vehicle, the traction control and security warning lights went out and i put the car into gear to drive, only to be practically jerked out of my seat with hard shifting and acting light it wanted to stall when coming to a stop.i drove the car directly to the dealership and the problem continued on the entire drive there.once the car was shut off, the problem could not be recreated at the dealership and therefore i was sent on my way with no explanation of what might be wrong.the next repeat event occurred 3 weeks later (mileage 100,450) but corrected itself with several off/on of the engine.next occurrence again at 100,600 with same results.this has not yet happened while driving, but i did ask the dealership about the possibility of this happening and he said if it did, i would easily be able to control the car and pull off the road.personally, i do not want to experience this while driving 55-65 mph!the dealership said that this could be a costly fix since it is a process of elimination and no guarantees each time whatever they tried would fix it...not much confidence coming from the chevy dealership mechanic!!*ln
As many of the other complaints filed, i have a problem with my 2005 chevy cobalt. The traction control and power steering go out, which makes it very difficult to control while driving. This occurs at random; has happened while on the freeway or while barely moving in a parking lot. I have now taken it in to the car dealership twice, but they cannot find out what is wrong. I feel like this is very dangerous because i cannot control it very well and with winter approaching, it is just downright scary. I wish they could figure out what is wrong with the car; otherwise, i will consider getting a different non-gm car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the power steering failed. The contact also stated that the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. The check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. My power steering went out, i was unable to steer the car. I had the car towed to the dealership, they could not get it to duplicate the problem. Exactly one week later, it did it again, once again i had it towed to the dealer. They had the car for 2 weeks and could not get it to duplicate the problem. So, once again i have the car back, lets see how long it takes to screw up this time.
Chevy cobalt 2005 traction control light would come on for no apparent reason starting summer of 2009.on friday, september 2009 i was 5 blocks away from home...heard "bing bing bing", lost power steering, abs made the car buck, and traction light came on.i drove the car 4 blocks to my mechanic who advised me to get the car towed to a chevy dealer which i did.hawthorne chevrolet said they couldn't find the problem.on the internet if you type cobalt 2005 defects multiple reports of the same problem are being reported to gm.gm denies a problem and will not cover the repair.i am frightened to drive this car as you get no warning of failure.
*please note...the incident date is approximate. We have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt sedan that was involved in the recall for the power steering motor intermittent power steering failure. We had never had a problem with the steering prior to the recall being performed. After the recall was performed, we began having trouble with intermittent power steering failure - plus additional failures. Upon start-up, we have experienced no power steering, and had to shut the vehicle off and retry numerous times before the power steering returns. In addition to loss of power steering, we have experienced the following electrical problems:traction control light illuminatingrandom clicking of the brake safety interlock relay / actuator (without touching the brake).check engine lighttransmission going into "limp mode"..."slamming" into gear when shifting from park - or improper shifting while driving.random dash gauge failurerandom failures of the "driver's information center" - flashing, etc.this was initially happening only upon start-up...but started happening while driving as well - nearly leading to an accident while my wife was driving on a busy urban street. She was fortunately able to drift into the turn lane and come to a stop to avoid a collision and likely serious injury to herself and others, as it was virtually uncontrollable.in addition to the loss of power steering (while driving), the transmission also went into "limp mode", causing very hard shifting and much difficulty in drivability. This has also happened while i was driving the vehicle. I am 6'3", 260lbs., and i was struggling to control the vehicle. I have also been in contact with other cobalt owners with the exact same set of "symptoms". It is clear that the motor replacement was not sufficient to repair the problem, and - in some cases - may be leading to further problems as in our case.this vehicle is very dangerous!
My 2005 chevy cobalt haspower steering issues since i bought it (11/09). The traction control light comes on and power steering comes on the message board. When this happens and i am driving it, it is very hard to control my steering and jerks when i accelerate and/or change gears. It also becomes a little harder to come to a compete stop. I took it to the dealer and they greased the wires thinking that it was a connection problem. It worked alright for about a month and a half but then the light flashed on again about 2 weeks ago and has flashed on randomly ever since. This seems to be an ongoing problem.
My 2005 chevy cobalt has several issue with traction control, abs, and emergency brakes. I have taken this car to the chevy dealership for repairs multiple times and the same problem keeps recurring. All the warning light for tc, abs, and emergency brake are on again and when this sensor fails the car shifts gears and loses traction control. Very dangerous especially in wet weather conditions. I have heard this acommon problem with these types of chevy cars. So what's it going to take to get a recall! a fatality? someone do something about this.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the shifter independently moved and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2010. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The vehicle will move to the accessory position constantly and drain the battery. It was taken to rick hendrick chevy on savvanah hwy in charleston by a young woman. They repaired it and allowed her to drive off with the vehicle knowing it had the same problem. They put her life in jeopardy.
My cars problem started with the drivers door not opening from the inside or outside. The car stays locked even using the key fob, automatic door lock switch or key. I have to crawl through the passenger side over the console to enter or exit the vehicle. I am worried what i would do if the passenger door does the same thing. This is a safety issue since i can't get out of my car or in it. I searched online and several people had this same complaint.
Fuel pump module leaks fuel. Vehicle smell of gas. Can cause a fire. When seating still fuel will leak on the ground when car is running or when starting the car.
Washed car in parking lot, parked car in car port over night.approximately 18 hours later after starting the engine attempted to pull out of the car port and the car felt stuck, i got out to make sure nothing was blocking the wheels; tried driving the car again with greater acceleration--was able to move car but the right rear wheel was locked and made skid marks and sounds for about 15 feet, the wheel would not unlock, tried putting the car in reverse, the wheel remained locked, then tried accelerated and braking hard, the wheel would not unlock. Called chevrolet roadside assistance they sent a flatbed truck to take to dealer, the tow truck driver had the same problem, at my home and at the dealer; left cobalt in the service drive overnight; next day when service drove the vehicle into service it operated normally.dealers service dept was unable to duplicate the problem--i am concerned about this happening when i am not home or i am driving. 2005 chevrolet cobalt ls.
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
I've paid over $400 dollars into this car for batteries in the last 18 months because of the manufacturer default. When i got the car, the ignition switch was a problem the first night, and we had to take it back to the dealership the next day, where all they did was spray some wd-40 in the hole.that was before the recall was made news.on sept, 11, 2015 i was leaving a store, and tried turning on the car and it didn't start. I've had battery problems before (with this vehicle too) and just had the battery replaced 18 m ago, but there was no check battery warning light earlier or anything wrong with the vehicle performance. At the time, i didn't think it was the battery because the radio, a/c, etc had no problem turning on but the engine itself wouldn't start.and usually batteries have no problem in summer weather. After a tow getting to the auto shop, they hooked up a charger to the battery, and started it up, and said i needed a new battery!i said no, that's not possible, i got a new battery just 18 months ago. Its probably the ignition recall that is the overall problem because until this year (when the dealership finally got me in) the ignition was slipping out of the off position randomly over-night.or it might be the fact that the manufacturer put the battery in the trunk where there's no air circulation! what was chevy thinking.in a responsible government, i should be entitled compensation for this, i mean $400 for the same part in a 18 month span because they put a dangerous part in their cars knowingly!ps. I'm looking into chevy issuing me compensation, because i know the auto repariman won't reimburse me on the labor costs, but they say the last day to file a grievance was in jan '15 so if you would like to contact me on ways over/through it i'
Two an a half years ago my vehicle started to just turn off randomly while driving, it started about every 4-5 months then about a year ago it started happening about twice a month. I brought my vehicle to the shop and they stated that the problem was the fuel pump. It was replaced since then.i have not had a problem with the vehicle turning off in the middle of me driving. Now february 6, 2010 i was driving and the power steering randomly went out.sometimes if i turn my car off and restart it will have power steering again sometimes it does not help.this has been occurring for 2 days now and it happened yesterday 3 times and today 3 times. I was driving through the mountains and almost caused a couple of collisions because of this.i plan on going to the shop tomorrow and i will keep any parts they replace.*tw
Key gets stuck in ignition.
Recall notice was sent out by gm in march, 2014 stating our cars need to be fixed but the parts are not available but, all owners will be getting an additional letter in april to inform us to call our local dealer to have our cars fixed. Finally we did get our letters on 4-21-14 and called my local dealer to make an appointment to have my recall fix and was told "chevy did not send us any parts yet."
My car shutts off every couple of minutes while im driving it also shut down on big intersection and i almost got hit by the car in back of me. It is very dangerous i was so scared the car just honked and was mad because it was my fault the car just shut off.
I was driving down the interstate, when my warning light came on, and said "engn pwr reduced"it immediately slowed from 70 mph, to 10 mph and wouldn't rev past 2000 rpm's. The source cannot be found as to why it happened and almost cost me my life on the interstate.
I just noticed that there has been a few recalls on my vehicle and ive done some repairs on it since i have owned it but not on any off the parts that were once recalled. I can almost guarantee that my car was never fixed after the recall was issued because the car still has most of the original parts on it. So if i can get these problems fixed j need to asap.
Clutch went on car after 60 miles (2 weeks old)been in toms chevrolet repair shop for three week still not parts.
For no apparent reason and without any warning (no check engine light or anything), i received an "engine power reduced" warning and my car's engine completely shut down while i was completing a turn in a busy intersection. Luckily, i was able to coast to safety and park in a nearby parking lot. The car refused to turn back on for several minutes. Once it did, i drove my car to my office and was able to start it and drive it without further incident for several weeks. Then, without warning it happened again while i was on the freeway and has been happening intermittently since then. When i took it to the dealership, they claimed they are not aware of other people having this problem, but i have found numerous complaints and reports from other owners online, so i'm not convinced of their honesty or concern regarding this matter. They say they *think* the problem might be the master computer or at least that is their "best guess" (their words, not mine). I will be replacing it later this week. Unfortunately, i'm not confident the repair will fix the problem. After gm's repeated and explicit denial of the power steering problem and how long it took them to admit there even was one, i have decided to appeal to you. At present, when driving this car, i am a danger to myself and everyone else who might be around me on the road...as are all other cobalt drivers. Please, investigate this matter before someone has this happen at the wrong place and the wrong time and someone gets seriously hurt, or worse. Gm knows it created a car with a faulty electrical system which could result in catastrophic failures and they need to take responsibility for it and fix it. Just because they stopped making the car, does not absolve their responsibility to make them safe for everyone on the road.
*please note...the incident date is approximate. We have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt sedan that was involved in the recall for the power steering motor intermittent power steering failure. We had never had a problem with the steering prior to the recall being performed. After the recall was performed, we began having trouble with intermittent power steering failure - plus additional failures. Upon start-up, we have experienced no power steering, and had to shut the vehicle off and retry numerous times before the power steering returns. In addition to loss of power steering, we have experienced the following electrical problems:traction control light illuminatingrandom clicking of the brake safety interlock relay / actuator (without touching the brake).check engine lighttransmission going into "limp mode"..."slamming" into gear when shifting from park - or improper shifting while driving.random dash gauge failurerandom failures of the "driver's information center" - flashing, etc.this was initially happening only upon start-up...but started happening while driving as well - nearly leading to an accident while my wife was driving on a busy urban street. She was fortunately able to drift into the turn lane and come to a stop to avoid a collision and likely serious injury to herself and others, as it was virtually uncontrollable.in addition to the loss of power steering (while driving), the transmission also went into "limp mode", causing very hard shifting and much difficulty in drivability. This has also happened while i was driving the vehicle. I am 6'3", 260lbs., and i was struggling to control the vehicle. I have also been in contact with other cobalt owners with the exact same set of "symptoms". It is clear that the motor replacement was not sufficient to repair the problem, and - in some cases - may be leading to further problems as in our case.this vehicle is very dangerous!
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!!!
My car is a 2005 cobalt chevrolet. Twice in 3 months a hear a chime and the steering goes from automatic to manual and puts me in harms way while driving. I have to turn the car off and then on again to fix the problem. The problem scared me today while driving 65 mph on i95 while raining. The steering went out and i had to manually control my vehicle and almost crashed before i was able to pull over. I contacted chevy customer service the week before and they said it is a problem and a recall notice will be sent to me soon. Please help because i really don't want to crash and chevy said it may be a while before i get my recall notice and they know how to fix it.
I was driving at about 20 mph after stopping at a red light when my car shut off, my dashboard lights went blank. I was able to restart my car and it has happened since. Today while driving at 65 mph on the interstate, my car started to shake badly and i almost lost control. I tried to brake but it made the shaking worse. The car felt like it had lost power. I was able to pull over. I thought at first maybe a flat tire but no. As quickly as it happened it went away. I am very unhappy about this and had problems with gm cars before. You would think i would have learned my lesson and went with a honda or toyota.
The paint on the interior of the car continues to peel off.
All my door handles are falling offand i've heard many colblats doing the same and all my paint is chipping off my car i drove from a to b and that's all
My car shut off while driving out of a parking lot a couple of days ago.everything shut down.i couldn't even brake.i was able to put the gear in park and restart it just fine.however this is the fourth time this has happened.the last time being on the george washington bridge.the very first time was 2 months after i purchased this car.i assumed it was because i went over a speed bump that was larger than normal.the second time i went over a pothole. The third time was on the highway.so i had a mechanic look at it and he stated that i could be the alternator.this was about 2-3yrs after purchase.however my time was very limited.i live in md but i work in new york so i spend a lot of time there and leave my car at home.so i haven't had a chance to get it fixed.with this last incident i decided to search the internet and it turns out that i am not the only one with this issue.i found it funny that there were many others with the same or similar problem.i put in a search for "cobalt shutting off while driving" and found a couple of sites describing similar issues.this last incident reminded me of how dangerous this could be.i had my 4 yr old niece in the backseat and the exit of the parking lot was on a hill.feeling the car rolling back and not being able to brake would surely be considered a safety issue.on a side note i did have my car examined for the recall i was given notice about.this was completed last year.nothing abnormal was reported.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle suddenly flipped over three times.the weather conditions were dry.due to shock, all the contact could remember was climbing out of the vehicle.she was informed by witnesses at the scene that the vehicle was traveling at a high speed and flipped over while exiting off of the freeway.the contact sustained a fractured vertebrae, internal bruising, and a cracked tailbone.a police report was filed.a couple of months prior to the failure, the contact stated that the power steering was difficult to maneuver and the warning indicator was illuminated.the vehicle was not serviced at that time.the contact had previously taken the vehicle to get a rod inspected, which was located between the brake and the steering.she was informed that it was not a serious issue at that time.the current and failure mileages were 60,000.
Engine would not turn over no electrical connection this happened several times during ownership.
My chevy cobalt just stalled in traffic at a dangerous rate of speed on street approaching a stop light the screen in car said engine power reduced then said engine disable. This is very dangerous and very unsafe.
Lines leaking rusted with holes....should have been coated and not exposed to weather
Keys fall out ignition after starting shuts off not moving
I was driving the car in the city street when the engine light came on. I continue to drive the car when i start hearing click sound than i hear bell sound come from the car. The car wouldn't go any faster than 40 mile hr & the gauges were jumping all over the place. I continue to drive the car then the words "power steering" came on where my mileage would show. All of the recalls have been repaired and something still wrong with this car. I asked gm to take look at the car without charging(money) to see if it is relative to the recall. The dealership said they couldn't tell if they would charged me money or not.
Gm replaced ignition parts and shifter mechanism as per recall. Shortly after issues began with steering locking up, transmission not shifting and various warning lights flashing. This became more frequent and is now impossible to drive. My technician says it is a body or transmission control module costing well over a thousand dollars. There appear to be 100s of 1000s of the same issue as per search engines. I will contact my local gm dealership. If gm will not back up its product it will be the last gm in my driveway. I will trade in on a toyota.
Dt:2005 chevrolet cobalt.the consumer stated the vehicle shut down and stopped while drivingat 20 mph.then, she had to turn the vehicle off, put it in park, and turned it back on.the dealership stated it would have to happen again before they would know what was wrong with it.general motors told her she could take the vehicle in to the dealership.there was no accident when this happened and this is the only time this has occurred.
Tcm module, power steering and odometer not working properly
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling at a high rate of speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The driver was fatally injured. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact believed that the vehicle exhibited an unintended acceleration failure which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also indicated that the airbags did deploy upon impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,800. Updated 04/14/14 maupdated 04/18/14
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact stated that the transmission shift point failed and caused the vehicle to shift gears incorrectly and causes the vehicle to jerk and stall. The contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and caused the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle speedometer failed to operate as designed while driving, providing speed readings of 40 mph, 20 mph, 50 mph intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the transmission control module however, the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to several dealers and independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated while driving the vehicle and making a u-turn the drivers side door would open, when it was locked. The contact also indicated that on multiple occasions while attempting to exit the vehicle the driver side door would not unlock. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. .updated 07/01/14 mathe consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she crashed into a garage.the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 07/23/14
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 70 mph on the freeway, the "reduce engine speed" indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle shifted into low gear and the contact could not accelerate beyond 40 mph, which she considered very dangerous on a highway allowing 70 mph speeds.the vehicle began operating normally.prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle began stalling when she would slow down at traffic lights or stop signs.occasionally, the contact would have to shift the vehicle into neutral so that it could perform correctly.on three occasions, a mechanic stated that multiple codes were present after diagnosing the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that there was no relevant recall to-date.the current mileage was approximately 82,000 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 4/23/09 updated 04/27/09
Thisissueseems tobeacommon problemwiththe2005 cobalt. Please researchany car complaint websites about this certain vehicle. Even though allthe recallshave beentakencare of, while in motion, at any time andanyspeed, thedashlightsstarts flashing and you get the messagepower steering onmessagecenter, tc light comes on, light that shows padlock symbol comes on, rpm needle jumpsupanddown, steeringwheellocksup, motorsurges andshakes, and youhear all types ofclicking sounds belowgear shifter. This isavery dangerous thing andchevrolet/gm just cannot seem to fix this issue or even find anything wrong. The 2005 cobalt needs to be recalledandanyother year of cobalt having this issue. I will giveyoubelowthe lastdate this has happened, but this haswent onsince we got the car in 2008. Mydaughter is in school inkansas city,andthisissuehas happened quite frequentlylately.theonlyremedyisto pull to sideofroad, shut off vehicle andrestartandhopeitdoes notactup again. Ijustwonderhow maydeathshavehappenedalready becauseofthis faulty gm productandnoone knewitwasbecause ofwhatthecobaltdid, lockedup onitsdriver.
The brake caliper was rattling because it was broke i had a auto repair man replace part then all of a sudden it brakes again that was for the front and back it also has elected electrical problems the windows work when they want and the car mostly always stalls it has even stalled on me in the middle of traffic on hwy what it does is act real sluggish and the more you press on the gas the more it bogs out and pulls back instead of taking off as supposed to the turn signals in the front always blow everytime replaced there is also interior electrical problems such as the interior lighting works when it wants to and the doors lock and unlock themselves with will unset the anti theft system and allow for prowlers to take the car.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle slowed down, jerked, and accelerated rapidly on its own. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000.
I was driving in to my apartment complex when my car completely loss power. I was able to steer, however i was not able to accelerate. The radio turned off and the air conditioner quite working. This has happened twice since i've gotten my car. Luckily, i was in places where i could safely pull over. I had to turn my car off, wait for a few minutes and turn it back on to get it to work correctly. I am also having issues with my power steering. I am starting to think that this car just isn't safe anymore and i am looking into possibly getting a new car because of it. It is becoming dangerous to drive this car!
While driving on a major highway, "power steering" message is displayed on dash, warning chime sounds repeatedly, power door locks cycle at random, instrument panel gauges stop working intermittently and jump around, complete loss of power, and random warning lights appear on dash.at times the gas pedal was completely unresponsive, then vehicle would lurch forward - had a near miss incident when the loss of power on acceleration from a red light almost caused another vehicle to hit us.issue has occurred at random intervals since the car was new, but has become more frequent lately and tends to occur more often on hot days.dealer was unable to duplicate concern, despite hundreds of similar complaints on the internet.
I have received (both) recall work done on my 05 cobalt, and yesterday i was driving on the highway at 55-60mph for the first time since i got my car back last friday. I lost power steering and my car would no longer shift to increase its speed. It felt like i was in neutral gear as the rpms were in the 5000-6000 range yet i was still at a speed of apprx 55mph, as i attempted to pull over to the shoulder i recognized i did not have power steering, and the light on my dash quickly went off and then came back, along with a check engine light. After finding out what the engine codes were via autozone, i was told my transmission control module had failed, hence why my transmission would not engage into third gear. After driving the car around more that afternoon, it continued to happen at the high speed levels, and again the power steering failed. I brought it up to the chevy dealership that performed the work, yet the service department was closed at 7pm. The sale guy tried to convince me that this recall would not affect anything with the transmission, yet multiple mechanics have told me that if the new piece was not programmed properly with my ecm, then its possible that this is affecting my vehicle. I am going to try and bring my car back in tonight after work, or hopefully tomorrow. I have already call general motors and reported the same incident, because there is a rumor goingonline that the new ignition switch may have a "short" in it. But i do not want to confirm that.
Vehicle losing power, speedometer flat, tachometer working, while in motion and stationary; displaying: power steering = car has steering wheel play; car does not drive over 30 mph and revving high. The car regains power and loses power and regains intermittently.chevy cobalt 2005
When pulling out of our drive way this morning, the car suddenly began to jerk, i thought it was nothing. Then as i pulled to the stop sign, the car then jerked again and somewhat slowed down and the low brake fluid lights began to flash and a dinging noise came on as well. I immediately turned the car back into our driveway but barely could because the steering wheel was so stiff it would hardly budge.
While driving in town shortly after turning onto a 45 mph road my vehicle, automatic, started hesitating while shifting into the next gear. It would shift but not like normal. Brought it into a repair shop to have a diagnostic ran to be informed it is a failure to communicate with tcm. Code u0101 and also u2100. After doing research there has been multiple complaints about this. So first things first replaced the tcm with a new one at the dealership. After replacement the vehicle is still not shifting correctly.
After having taken my car into the chevrolet dealer for a power steering failure the car acted up again. They replaced the power steering motor however after about 1 hour of driving the cruise control disengaged and the power steering message came on the display. The gauges started going crazy and the check engine light would flash on and off as well as the parking brake light. At lower speeds there was a clicking sound from under the automatic transmission box and the car jerked when changing gears. This is extremely dangerous as driving on the free way at those speeds can lead to fatalities. I am extremely thankful nothing happened. General motors needs to get this right as clearly replacing the power steering motor is not the solution to the problem!
I have a 2005 chevy cobalt and periodically it starts shifting really hard and the power steering goes!i have to stop the car, shut it off, let it sit, start it, shut it off, repeat three times, then it is okay for a while.
The power steering on my vehicle cuts off and the speedometer remains rested at 0 when driving. The doors also lock and unlock on their own while driving. The car does not automatically shift while driving making it hard to accelerate and the vehicle will also decelerate on its own while driving it is very dangerous and very scary to drive with these problems. The dealership claims that the problem with steering has already been fixed but i am still having these problems.
2005 chevy cobalt sudden acceleration. My daughter's 2005 cobalt has had two episodes in 30-days of her accelerator pedal dropping to the floor and the car racing out of control until she brakes hard, pulls over and shuts off the car. Today it accelerated to 96 mph and she was ticketed for speeding. The gm dealer says there is no recall. Toyota said the same thing until people started dieing...
Multiple problems with my '05 cobalt, but this was problem cannot be duplicated by dealer and when i called gmc, they cannot tell me anything about this problem. Driving on a highway approx. 50-55 mph and all of a sudden car dropped to approx 20 mph. Dash reading said 'reduced engine power' and my traction control light came on. Nothing would make the car go faster, luckily nobody was behind me. Car kept acting like it was going to die. Got the car to my in-laws, which was only 5 minutes away and we unhooked the battery. After letting the car sit for a few minutes and the battery together, the car seemed fine. Took it to the dealer and said they can't get a code because the battery was unplugged. I called gmc and they told me they can't do anything without the code. I have children who sit in the back of my car and i am not waiting for the problem to happen again, if i am on the interstate and cars are behind me, they are going to run into me, as there was no warning this was going to happen. Not happy that chevy seems to be avoiding a huge safety issue and pretending it doesn't exist. There needs to be a recall on this immediately.
Sitting at a turn light, cars started to move and i started to accelerate when i heard a loud pop noise (was not going over more than 10mph). So i pulled over and looked opened the hood to find my oil cap, filter, a black piece, and spring had popped out of the oil filter location which was in the block. Oil had been spewed all over. I took the oil cap to a chevrolet dealership and the service guy said he had never seen the oil cap and filter pop out of the block, he examined the cap and only noticed one minor break in the threads of the cap. He said that the black piece and the spring that go in the cap must have failed which in turn cause the cap to pop out of the block, he also told me to look at the block to make sure it was not cracked. I then inspected block to make sure it was not cracked, which it was not, and had a new cap, filter and oil installed.
I was driving down the road when my locks started popping in and out, my car started stalling out and losing power, and the power steering was going on and off. I took it in to the chevy dealership and they said it was the ignition switch. I just received my car back after it was fixed and the same problems are occurring still. I was going 60 mph when my car completely lost power. I have taken my car in other times for this problem with still no resolution.
The vehicle shuts off while running.i've stopped at stop lights and when i try to continue driving the car will shut totally off while in drive. The door locks are constantly running up and down and will not stay locked.many times i've come back to the car thinking it was locked to find it unlocked itself.the electrical problem has created a problem with brand new batteries.i've replaced it twice since purchasing the car in 2010.
The contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway at 5 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The contact had to shut the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Takata recall while i am driving my power steering light comes on and my car will lose power steering. My gear shift starts making a clicking noise, when i press on gas when it goes to change gears it jumps into the next gear, when i try to stop it won't let me the engine feels like it is trying to go faster when i'm trying to stop. I have had fhe car for about 2 years and it's a ongoing problem.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving 5 mph with her foot her on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. She then lost all power to the vehicle including the steering which made it very difficult to control the steering wheel. She applied theemergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. They were unable to duplicate, diagnose or repair the failure. The failure and current mileages were 42312.
My daughter was accelerating to enter the on-ramp on the interstate.the gas pedal stuck when she accelerated and she was unable to slow her car down.she was forced to maneuver through traffic and had to exit at the next ramp because she could not get around vehicles on the interstate.she stepped on the brakes and tried to tap the gas pedal lightly to see if it would come unstuck.at some point while exiting the highway the gas pedal came unstuck, and thankfully she managed to stop her vehicle safely without an accident.she is concerned that this problem may occur again and she may not be so lucky the next time.
The blower for heating and cooling began to work sporadically, then one day it just stopped working all together. I removed the hvac control rand noticed the orange wire had overheated which caused the control knob and wiring plug in connector to fuse together.
I had severe power steering failure and my map sensor is also defective even though it has been replaced twice. I have a very low mpg its a 15mpg at best. My car also accelerates without my foot on the pedal and i have had severe brake failure , to the extent that i have had to use my hand brake to stop.
Car alarms power steering display comes on, car shakes, won't shift gears, was looked at , comp said lost connection to tmc trans modular control. While in motion
I purchased the car literally off the showroom floor. One day and 38 miles later it stalled out on my wife on the way to church. Two weeks later i got it back. It turned out to be a problem in the accelerator pedal. The dealer had to finally take one from another car to help solve my problem.two days later i now have a problem with the rear "third eye" brake light. It will not go off. I am returning the vehicle on monday and will wait to see what this problem is. I know the coblat is new but i shouldn't be having these kind of problems.
I was traveling home from work yesterday when a came upon a slow vehicle going at 55 mph.i was going at 65 mph.i turned offthe cruise control when i came upon the slow vehicle and some oncoming traffic went by.when it was clear i started accelerating to pass the slow vehicle.as i was accelerating the gas pedal completely fell and stuck to the floor andrpms shot up to 4 , range from 0 to 8. The car accelerated to 70 mphthen 80mph, and then 90 mph. As the car was continuing to accelerate i tried braking but the car was still accelerating while it was braking at the same time.i was getting closer and closer to a car ahead of me.i was getting real close when i put the gear into neutral and i tried braking , but it was hard to press the brake pedal.the car finally slowed down and i managed to pull over to the side of the road.when i was pulled to the side of the road the car engine was still racing and the rpmswere still at 4.i put the gear in park) and turned off the engine.i tried restarting the car, but initially it wouldn't start.i waited a few minutes and the car started.this malfunction almost caused me to hit another vehicle from behind at 90 mph!i drove home at 50-55 mph, afraid to go faster than 55 mph.i took the car to the dealership/repair shop where i purchased the car, and they told me it was only the floor mat that got caught on the gas pedal.after, i pulled off the road after the incidenti checked the floor mat, but it was no where near the gas pedal, and why would the gas pedal fall into the floor if the floor mat was in the way?i am afraid to drivethe car , and am now renting a car to commute to and from work.i called other auto repair shops,and they indicated that i should notbringthe car in until it happened again.this incident almost caused a serious accident!so now i am just suppose to drive it until another incident similar to my experience happenedagain?!
I was driving about 40mph with my two kids in the car and then the vehicle slowed down and wouldn't acelarate i was able to pull over to the side of the road and then the car just stalled.i then put the car in park and waited a few minutes.i then tried starting the car again and it did start.my vehicle has 600 miles.today i received a notice from chevrolet motor division central office stating that they are conducting a voluntary customer satisfaction program that affects certain 2005 model year chevrolet cobalt vehicles equipped with a 2.2l engine and air conditioning.i called the dealership service department and also the 800 number on my letter and told them about my vehicle stalling and to let them now i received the letter. I'm scheduled for an appointment to correct the problem and to look into why my vehicle stalled.although they state this is "voluntary customer statisfaction program" i think they should just call it a recall and have all customers who purchased this model bring their vehicle in now rather than when they experience a problem.
Dt: while driving down the roadpowering steering locked, vehicle wouldthrow consumer forward and backward in the seat. Coming to a stop light and press the brakesit was like the car lunged forward. Just got the vehicle back from the shop yesterday and it started doing the same thing.power steeringwas locking butwas not actually locked. Will stop and restart the vehiclwas and its like having foot on the gas pedaland brake pedal at the same time.
1) months prior to the accident at high way speed (65 to 75 mph) after several hour (from 1 to 4) with the cruise control engaged, when disengaging the cruise control, the car would vibrate violently.gm claims they can not duplicate the problem.2) brakes failed - applied brakes in traffic, pedal was soft and then went hard like the power brakes was not working, but the car did not slow down, causing the impact in the rear of a pick-up truck.3) according to the air bag report the car was traveling over 30 mph, but the air bags did not deploy on the frontal crash.
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues.the consumer stated she experienced problems with the cruise control and clutch not working upon purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop 2-3 times.in july 2015, the vehicle stalled.
I own a 2005 chevy cobalt ls and have had numerous problems with it. 1st i had to take it in because the passenger side rear suspension was making clunking noises. 2nd i had to take it in because there was moisture building up inside the drivers side headlight. 3rd i had to take it in because the passenger side rear window was howling and you could hear the outside air blowing through it when driving. 4th problem i just recently am having is the heating system. The blower just does what it wants. I can have the air to the off position and it still blows air at a high speed. Also, when driving the blower turns itself off and on whenever it wants to. All this and i only have 7,500 miles on my car. I won't be buying another gm vehicle!
I purchased the vehicle new and there has been problems with the fuel gauge not registering full when it is filled up.sometimes it goes to the 7/8 mark and sometimes it doesn't even go to there.they told me that it was a programming problem , and there should be an update for the computer.i took it in for the update and apparently it was not fixed.also, the fan motor on the vent controls only works on high.i have had the car in to the dealer twice for this issue.
The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway at 1 mph, the vehicle lost all power steering capabilities. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) seven months prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the dealer advised the contact that they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was released to the contact november 12, 2010. The contact stated that the power steering warning alarm sounded and the warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 124,000.updated 04/12/11*ljthe consumer also stated the brakes locked up on a consistent basis. Also, the defroster worked intermittently.
The blower for heating and cooling began to work sporadically, then one day it just stopped working all together. I removed the hvac control rand noticed the orange wire had overheated which caused the control knob and wiring plug in connector to fuse together.
Ihave a 2005 chevy cobalt with less that 30k miles i was driving home from workwhen my car just shut off no hazard lights turn signals brakes steering no power at alli could have been killed in alltraffic because there was no way of signaling. It took three tries to get it started again there was no warningcheck engine light never came on i immediately took it to the dealership because this was the second time it has happened to me i had this problem last year also gm never had a recallthey just put a plastic piece around the ignition and said it was fixed i told my dealer that there was a bulletin out about this and i asked them why there was no recall to replace the ignition switch after this second incident gm wanted to put a magnetic device in to keep the key from moving in the ignition any they placed a piece of plastic in my actual key i called gm and placed a formal complaint because this is a serious safety concern people are going to be hurt or killed if they get involved in a rear end collision or have no way of pulling off roadway spoke to my service manager and dealership replacedignition switch there has never been a recall on this i do not trust that it will not happen again i am afraid to drive this car this is not the only problem i have had with this car the fan blower the shift on the floor the sunroof switchkeeps falling out of the roof the window motors have burned out my interior paint and door handles were peeling after the first yeari don't blame my service department because they have fixed the car the way gm told them to i feel very unsafe in this car why should i have to wait until he ignition shuts off a third time this could be my last ifwhat is gm doing about this? are they going to do a recall? what else has to happen to me before they take this seriously? i am extremely dissatisfied with this car and i do not want it anymore.* 12/12/07the dealer stated driver side rear power window was inoperable. Updated 12/12/07
We bought this car in july 2005. Since this time, it has been in the shop 8 times for various reasons. Mainly the steering. Going over bumps, it rattles very loudly. The steering column, struts, mounts, and almost everything to do with the steering has been replaced twice!! still rattles loudly. Gm tells us that is not a safety hazard. There is a fix in progress but may take 6 months to a year! i pay a lot of money a month for a rattle trap! other items that have been replaced on the car is the radio, the blower motor, the right headlight, all 4 door bezels, all 4 door weather stripping due to wind noise, the shifting column because i had trouble getting the key out of the ignition. This has been the worst new car purchase i have ever made. I have already been in touch with the bbb about it.
I got in car closed door and rear window fell out.
2005 cobalt has a defective ignition switch which creates hazardous driving conditions.the vehicle was taken to the dealer. All they did was remove an extra key ring from the key chain and advised the owner to watch his knee position while driving.the dealer knows of the problem but doesn't know what to do to fix it.the driver's side power window stooped working due to a faulty window motor.
Ihave a 2005 chevy cobalt with less that 30k miles i was driving home from workwhen my car just shut off no hazard lights turn signals brakes steering no power at alli could have been killed in alltraffic because there was no way of signaling. It took three tries to get it started again there was no warningcheck engine light never came on i immediately took it to the dealership because this was the second time it has happened to me i had this problem last year also gm never had a recallthey just put a plastic piece around the ignition and said it was fixed i told my dealer that there was a bulletin out about this and i asked them why there was no recall to replace the ignition switch after this second incident gm wanted to put a magnetic device in to keep the key from moving in the ignition any they placed a piece of plastic in my actual key i called gm and placed a formal complaint because this is a serious safety concern people are going to be hurt or killed if they get involved in a rear end collision or have no way of pulling off roadway spoke to my service manager and dealership replacedignition switch there has never been a recall on this i do not trust that it will not happen again i am afraid to drive this car this is not the only problem i have had with this car the fan blower the shift on the floor the sunroof switchkeeps falling out of the roof the window motors have burned out my interior paint and door handles were peeling after the first yeari don't blame my service department because they have fixed the car the way gm told them to i feel very unsafe in this car why should i have to wait until he ignition shuts off a third time this could be my last ifwhat is gm doing about this? are they going to do a recall? what else has to happen to me before they take this seriously? i am extremely dissatisfied with this car and i do not want it anymore.* 12/12/07the dealer stated driver side rear power window was inoperable. Updated 12/12/07
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled, all dash board indicators blacked out and there was no power braking.no warning signals alerted the contact prior the incident.the vehicle was able to be restarted.the problem recurred on two other occasions.the manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealership.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who reset the electronic module, however the defect persisted.the windows would go down slow, the intermediate steering shaft was replaced. Updated 11/30/06.
Ihave a 2005 chevy cobalt with less that 30k miles i was driving home from workwhen my car just shut off no hazard lights turn signals brakes steering no power at alli could have been killed in alltraffic because there was no way of signaling. It took three tries to get it started again there was no warningcheck engine light never came on i immediately took it to the dealership because this was the second time it has happened to me i had this problem last year also gm never had a recallthey just put a plastic piece around the ignition and said it was fixed i told my dealer that there was a bulletin out about this and i asked them why there was no recall to replace the ignition switch after this second incident gm wanted to put a magnetic device in to keep the key from moving in the ignition any they placed a piece of plastic in my actual key i called gm and placed a formal complaint because this is a serious safety concern people are going to be hurt or killed if they get involved in a rear end collision or have no way of pulling off roadway spoke to my service manager and dealership replacedignition switch there has never been a recall on this i do not trust that it will not happen again i am afraid to drive this car this is not the only problem i have had with this car the fan blower the shift on the floor the sunroof switchkeeps falling out of the roof the window motors have burned out my interior paint and door handles were peeling after the first yeari don't blame my service department because they have fixed the car the way gm told them to i feel very unsafe in this car why should i have to wait until he ignition shuts off a third time this could be my last ifwhat is gm doing about this? are they going to do a recall? what else has to happen to me before they take this seriously? i am extremely dissatisfied with this car and i do not want it anymore.* 12/12/07the dealer stated driver side rear power window was inoperable. Updated 12/12/07
First it was the engine stall due to faulty fuse box which they fixed. Then there was the sun roof cap which fell of twice and they attempted to fix four (4) times. Both which are under the cobalts tsbs i think. Now it's the ses light with a p0171 dtc code or the air fuel mixture is off. I took it in three (3) times and on the final one they said they have no solution and they cant do anything about it. It is currently under investigation by gm not only in the 2005-2006 chevy cobalt, the 2005-2006 pontiac pursuit, and the 2005-2006 saturn ion. All which have the 2.2l ecotec l61 engine. It troubles me that they say they cant do anything about it and to just keep bringing it in when light comes on. That is truly a pathetic answer to this problem. They are costing me time and money and this is no way to run a business. This is clearly an issue they cant solve and that is affecting 3 different cars. There was nothing done to fix the defect except turn off the check engine light, no other repairs have developed for this defect in gm's vehicles.
Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Drivingon highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid,mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05.horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05.back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear andfeel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.
Windshield washer unit does not work when outside temperature is below 38 degrees. It appears to be a vehicle feature as opposed to just a frozen washer unit as i have tested it multiple times. This causes major problems when driving in snow or salted roads as visibility is almost zero.
I have 33000+ miles on my cobalt. Lately the wipers have been going into pulse mode while the selector is in regular speed. They always work in high and in pulse. When the wipers start to pause i move the selector to high so that i can see to drive. The selector lever does not appear to be moving around. I have not examined this and i have not called my local chevrolet dealer.
I am not able to get my key out of the ignition of my 2005 chevy cobalt ls. This has been a persistent problem since i bought the car in 2006 (was a rental). Up until today (2/27/10) i've always been able to get it out eventually. Now however, my car will not start - it just clicks, and my shifter won't move. The car doesn't recognize that it's in park. After doing some research online, it appears many people have had this problem. The conclusion is that there is a defect in the transmission shift cable. Please see this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfb6y7_zkx0this is not the only problem i've had with this car:power steering failure after about 45,000bad wheel bearing after about 50,000cd player replaced because it wouldn't eject cds (this is still a problem even though the dealer replaced it with the same manufacturer's model)faulty glove compartment.i feel this model of car is dangerous andshould be recalled after all the problems people are experiencing with it.
My front left axle fell out in the middle of me driving home the tow man said that some thing rusted out that holds the axle up a metal bar is rusted all the way threw
Was driving when the steering locked up as i was starting around a small curve in the road.could not steer and went off the road into a yard and struck a tree.insurance company totaled vehicle.
Suspension is really bad.
I purchased a 2005 cobalt in april 2008, started having violent shaking in front of car while trying to find the problem my mechanic discovered a defective strut which chevy replaced even though warranty had just run out.this did not correct violent shaking occurring on a regular basis.had front end, tires, wheels, rotors, axle checked with no outcome of finding the problem.when the shaking occurs unable to steer and have to reduce speed and pull to shoulder of road, after complete stop normally can resume driving.since my daughter does not do any long distance travel i hoped that it would not occur as often as it does while i was driving it to work, however in january of 2009 while my daughter was driving car around a curve t/c light came on shaking and inability to control the car left her straightening the curve out spinning around and afterweeks in a body shop and 5000 dollars in repairs, several trips back and more money, high insurance rates we still have a car that has a serious defect with no answers to what causes it and what can be done to correct it. Now that she is venturing further from home i am in fear for her life buti have no funds to replace this car or it would have already been gone although i am sure that nobody else would want it due to the publicity that these cars have been getting.luckily my daughter was not killed in this accident but does someone have to die before chevrolet steps up to the plate and fixes these cars.i have been constantly been researching trying to find the problemeven though i can find other people with the problem nobody seems to have the solution.the cars or in warranty or just out of warranty and we couldn't get answers and as the autos get older they don't feel it is there problem.our car gets regular maintenance with the same mechanic each time so therefore he has firsthand knowledge of every step it has had,and now that it has hit the news i am seeing some direction to take to get help.
Dt:the consumer stated that he heard a snapping noise in steering column and could feel it in the steering wheel.this happened all of the time and would occur with no warning.the steering column shaft was replaced.the ignition switch was replaced because of the flashing that held the tumbler and the s had collapsed.the manufacturer told the dealer not to replace the steering column shaft but the dealer made the repairs because they had already ordered the part.(12/01/05)after the column was replaced, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice.the wheel cover did not have enough rings to hold the rims tight and would rattle when going over light bumps, the vehicle pulled to the right and the passenger side front pillar was loose.*sc
2005 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to several recall notices. The consumer stated there were always some type of electrical issues with the vehicle, such as the headlights and taillights having to be replaced. Also, the rims bent easily. The consumer had to purchase new ones.
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