We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET COBALT (2008)
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2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to sway bar, power steering and ignition switch problems.the consumer stated the day after the vehicle was purchased, the sway bar links failed. Updated 07/30/14
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed were currently unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
In june 2014 i returned my 2008 cobalt to reliable chevrolet in springfield, mo for the ignition switch recall. The" service air bag" light had been on for the past several months. I had contacted a chevroletdealer service department and inquired about my concerns. I was advised "there was no service air bag" procedures that were serviceable on the air bags. When i took my vehicle to the chevrolet dealer to have the ignition recall performed, i specifically asked about the service air bag light and was advised there was no recall on air bags. I have seen recall information on the local news concerning a recall that included the air bag. Can you please advise if there is a recall concerning the air bag as this is a sincere concern for my wife and myself.
I have a serves airbag light on it comes and goes as i drive doesn't seem to matter highway or in city. Even if i have a passenger in the front seat. From my research it's a know issue with chevy cobalt for the sensor in the seat or the seat belt wiring harness to short out i don't know why it hasn't been recalled yet my car has 89.000 miles on it but some people have had it go bad as soon as 35.000 now this is an safety issue that gm refuses to address i haven't seen my mechanic yet but i'm sure its going to be the seat belt harness that needs replacing the dealers wants 500.00 or more to fix the issue that should of been recalled
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning or an impact. The contact pulled over into a parking lot. In addition, the bracket that held the seat belt came off the seat and struck the contact's hand. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to jerry's chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where it was determined that the vehicle performed as designed and the repairs had to be paid by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver front air bag suddenly deployed causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The contact sustained broken ribs and a semi-severed finger. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. ...updated 05/22/13
Power steering completely fails while parallel parking or when car is stationary and you try to turn the wheel, its impossible to steer. Scary to think if it happens on highways. Started a year ago and now its permanent
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, another driver pulled in front of her and she tried to avoid a crash as a result another vehicle crashed into the contact and the contact crashed into a bridge. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact injured her forehead, chest and suffered from back pain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was declared totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag sensor stopped working. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
My air bag light stays on even after they fixed the ignition.ignition still sticks after fixing it.
My "service air bag" message came on today while driving and the air bag light is now illuminated on my dash panel.came online to find out what the problem is and apparently it's a widely known issue with the chevy cobalt. I took it to the dealership but they want a lot of money to fix this safety problem. Gm even issued a technical service bulletin about it but my car is out of warranty. Isn't this a safety issue that should be a recall?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for the air bags. The vehicle was repaired. The air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was deactivated despite the passenger seat being occupied. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and air bags did not deploy.the consumer stated her daughter was involved in an accident on march 19, 2011.her daughter claimed, she had no idea what happened, when she lost control of the vehicle and it flew across the road, into the other lane, and lodged itself between two trees.
Sliding on slippery road. Fishtailed, not sure if steering locked up. With the front of my car, hit another car in the side.no airbags deployed.concerned about the recall with the cobalt at this time.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience the failure.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel was hard to turn which caused the driver to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The other driver sustained neck injuries.a police report was filed of the incident.the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 91,778. Updated 08-20-14 ...updated 09-09-14 . Updated 09/15/2014
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash while trying to avoid another collision. The air bags partially deployed and did not function as designed. The driver sustained liver injuries. The passenger was taken to his residence where he later succumbed to fatal injuries. The passenger was taken to the hospital where it was determined that the cause of death was due to blunt force trauma to the chest and internal bleeding. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Power steering went out while i was driving at a speed of 45 mph. I checked fuse and it was blown. I then but new fuse in and started car. The second i started the car the fuse blew again. The strang thing was that even tho the fues had blown the power steering continued to work until the car was shut off. Also my radio started changing stations by itself and airbag warning came across the dash then a couple days after that started i went to start the car and it wouldn't. Radio, outside lights and blinkers, interior lights, and dash lights would all still work, but it seemed that no power was getting to the starter nor the fule pump. At this time the car still won't start
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while her son was driving and his cousin in the passenger side seat at 78 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle caught on fire, lost control of the vehicle, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. It was unknown the origin of the fire. The driver was injured which resulted with laceration on the anterior right side, there were bilateral wrist fracture, fracture to the right femur and left knee. There was an aortic laceration and multiple bilateral lung lacerations and cardiac contusions, autopsy also reveled first to forth degree firms burns with charring on approximately 70% of the body surface area, there were thermal fractures to the skull and both the hands. The driver was reported dead at the scene and the front passenger sustained a head injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repairs. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the prolonged delay. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no failures.
I give my car chevy cobolt to billy navarr lake charles for ignation switch recall because gm corporate told me take there and chevy delar billy navarr sold my car to some body but they are saying some body steel the car and they can do nothing
While sitting in a parked position, the check air bag light and message lit up.tried to turn it off by having the passenger unlock and relock the seat belt.nothing changed.it has also come on while driving just a few feet.this is very annoying and worrisome.i would like to know what to do about this.two weekends a month i have my son and my grand daughters in the car.i want to feel safe while they are in this vehicle.if this can not be fixed, i wanta brand new car of my choice at no charge!!!!i have not been very happy with this vehicle.it is not a good car.i am tired of all of theproblems with this car.
My aircondition quits blowing cool air off and on the buttons are wrong. Engine light comes on and off. The airbag light comes on and off.
The air bag switched turned on and does not cut off and now the car hesitates to start up. All my recalls have been due to either electrical, steering and ignition problems. Now their is an issue witj the air bag and ignition. It chokes them starts after turning the key all the way to the right but it hesitates to start. This dudnt not happen unitl the air bags light started to stay on.
Was going straight at 35mph...speed limit in area is 40 another car turned directly into driver front near door hinge, car went head on into a street sign and my shoulder hit the steering wheel causing a large amount of pain and bruising, no power loss to the car but both side and front air bags failed to deploy.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger's side sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 mph and drove over a pot hole when the vehicle suddenly stalled, causing the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to explode, causing fatal injuries to a passenger.the driver was removed from the vehicle within seconds of the explosion however, the passenger could not be rescued. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe bruising, lacerations and fractures to both legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the incident.the vin and failure mileage was not available.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, there was a loss of steering, which resulted in a driver side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturerwas made aware of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 138,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). Afterwards, the air bag, service tire monitor, and service engine sensors illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000.
Airbag : warning intermittently comes on.. Then resets on the next ignition start. Then will reappear again.suspension: severe clunking in front end only when turning or maneuvering . This vehicle has done 46k miles total.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated and the coolant levels malfunctioned for over a week.the dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced.the coolant failure was not diagnosed.the manufacturer was not notified.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Airbag and/or seat belt tensioner module. The service airbag warning light is illuminated on the dic. Two dealerships have been notified of the issue and say it's a "known problem" but not covered under any warranty, tsb, or recall, and quote $500-1000 to repair the issue. The issue is caused by the movement of the wires and/or module when the passenger seat is occupied.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into a concrete guardrail three times. The air bags deployed partially. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she could not move and was taken to the emergency room to receive medical attention. The vehicle was not destroyed. The local chevrolet dealer was made aware of the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and performed a diagnostic testwhich found no failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj
On tuesday morning i went to pick up my mail and i notice something hanging from my car ceiling inside the car when i went to take a look, it look like my airbag from the passenger side from front all the way back are deployed.there was no accident nor anyone attempt to steel the car.i'm 70 years old imagine if this thing deployed while i'm driving, for sure there will be someone dead.i contacted gmc to help me out so far they keep saying they will send an inspector to take a look but this will not happen for another week or so.so i can't drive the car for safety issues and they will not give me a rental car.what if there is an emergency and i do need a car what then?i'm not happy with the service that they providing me.this issue should not be taken lightly, if it happen to someone else for sure there will be a fidelity.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact received the notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.the contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available...updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on july 10. Updated 08/20/2014
On my way home from work in heavy traffic in indianapolis, someone in front of me hit their brakes hard. As a result, i also had to slam on my brakes. When i did so, my rear end spun out. I lost power steering. I crashed head first into the concrete median. However, the airbag did not deploy. Luckily, i escaped severe injury; although the wreck, the resulting loss of power steering, and the fact that the airbag did not deploy were directly due to the negligence of general motors.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 60 mph, a tow truck in front of the vehicle suddenly stopped and caused her husband to suddenly stop as well. The vehicle behind the contact's husband did not stop and crashed into their vehicle. As a result, the contact's husband crash into the rear of the tow truck. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The contact's husband was fatally injured, but was revived and received medical attention; however, he did not survive due to the extent of his injuries. The contact was also in the vehicle and received injuries to the face, back, arms, legs, and chest area, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.*ln
Airbag warning light illuminated.dealer states b0081 71 code found when scanned and passenger presence code 23 set.found bulletin 09-06-40-003a covering this issue.checked wiring, modified sleeve and recommended replacing passenger side seat belt tensioner.research shows this to be a known defect and dealership acknowledged this by modifying the connector sleeve.this is a safety concern and should be recalled for repairs at no cost to the consumer.
Hydroplaned on freeway. Car spun around til it crashed into the guardrail hitting 3 sides of the car. None of the airbags deployed. Waiting for claims adjuster to rule if its to be totaled.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 35 mph and crashed into another vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy and the passenger's side seat belt fractured.the contact sustained shoulder and neck injuries from the seat belt restraints and required medical attention. The front passenger sustained abrasions to the neck.a police report was filed of the incident. Additionally, the contact had been involved in a second crash while driving 55 mph. The contact crashed into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lower back injuries but a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 40 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
The vehicle began having electrical problem a few years after purchase in 2008. The power windows became non operable, radio speakers stopped working, door locks don't unlock via power switch, ac/ heat issues (doesn't function properly), and wire harnesses near seat belt column (where belt meets floor) became severed from seat belt column movement.... This caused air bags to stop functioning.
Ignition switch jams; air bag light stays on; cruise control stopped working; airconditioner stopped working; tire light stays on; engine light stays on; and now heater is barely working.
I was driving on the everett turnpike in nh. There was a soccer net in the middle of the highway. The cars in front of me had stopped and i tried to stop, but because my power steering was out along with my anti-lock brakes. I couldn't stop. I hit the car in front of me and my airbags didn't deploy. Luckily the only damage done was psychological. If i were an inexperienced driver than i would have died.. I have already had my power steering fixed once and now it has been recalled again. The car as a whole should be recalled. I don't feel safe driving it after they fix a problem that has already happened twice.
I was driving a 2008 chevy cobalt lt at about 30mph on a sunny and beautiful day when for no reason at all the drivers side, passengers front, passengers side, and both rear passenger airbags deployed. I brought the car to a secure stop. There was no warning that this was going to happen. The airbag indicator light did not light up, nor did an alarm go off telling me that there was something wrong. General motors has done an investigation and has refused to release the reason that the airbags deployed.
Sensor in passenger seat malfunction and pretensioner on passengers side failure deactivated passengers side airbag system
I just bought 2008 chevy cobalt.the seller reported the mileage initially as 112,000.at time of purchase, 150,000 approximately.however there was/is no way to view mileage on dash of car, with the exception of briefly prior to starting the vehicle.it actually shows approximately 159,000 km.conversion of km into miles says 98,000.in addition to mileage discrepancy,there is a very strong smell of gas inside the car,the steering wheel is upside down, 2 or 3 motor and or transmission mounts are broken or not attached, right front rotor bad, no functioning blinkers or brake lights, dash lights indicate svc tire monitor needs attention, air bags need serviced, brake light stays on,the trunk release isn't working,the wiring is questionable, only one speaker works, no stereo antennae, no horn, no way to view critical engine information, such as temperature or battery life.service engine light on constantly,seller indicated all recalls had been addressed and he was supposed to be responsible for taxes on vehicle which were included in price, but i wound up paying back registration fees from 2014.all attempts to right this have been ignored.seller implies that the chevrolet dealership left the car in the current condition.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light and service air bag message illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,128... Updated 08-27-12 the coil assembly was replaced. Update 08/28/12
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced and was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Lost control of vehicle, i hit a tree and the front airbag sensor was damaged but my air bags failed to deploy. Insurance deemed the car a total loss. Was taken to er via ambulance and seen for minor seatbelt bruising,rib bruising and back pain. I had to see a chiropractor for my back pain for the following 4 months.
Air bag light come on service immediately may not beprotected in accident kept coming onhad to take to techcodeboo13/0012 clockspringit scaryfor a car thats five years old .to find out its in steering area. ## vin failed ##
Service air bag light is illuminated in the driver information window. The light has been coming on and going off after a few days.currently the light has been on and will not shut off.didn't know until recently that when light is on, the air bags are inoperative in a crash.many customer complaints are logged in on the internet going back to 2005.in addition, several gm technical service bulletin numbers are on line plus two nhtsa items numbers.customers are paying from $300.00 to $1000.00 to have their chevrolet cobalt's repaired.dealers are changing the air bag modules.this is safety item and repairs should be free of charge.please advise.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. The steering wheel was unable to be turned. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,152.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph and attempting o decelerate, the brake failed to engage and the contact proceeded to crash into a stop sign. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop for further investigation of the failure. The vin was not available.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
Accident december 02,2009 no air bags deployed fatality in accident
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 mph the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While merging approximately 35 mph, the front and rear exterior lights failed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,048....updated 01/20/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.
I do not remember the exact dates and mileage, but i have seen recently the recalls on cobalt. I purchased a 2008 cobalt in 2008. Had 5 miles on it when i bought it. By, 2010 the ignition switch had been replaced 3 times, due to failure. 2 times the ignition would not start. Once,the car would not turn off. I had to drive immediately to the dealership that time. I contacted the dealership, gm, and interstate commerce dept. No one would help me. The only thing gm said they would do is give me $2500 towards the purchase of a brand new vehicle. I had just had my daughter and stuck on the side of the road with her the last time. After no help, i just had let them repo the vehicle. I know the recall only goes to 2007 models, but you may want to investigate the 2008 models as well.
While in motion the service air bag light come on and goes off randomly. A malfunction in the sensor or other area has lead to premature air bag deployment in other's vehicles. Airbags are a safety feature that give piece of mind that i currently do not have. This is the car we are considering handing down to our teenage son but am concerned with this warming that will not go away. The low tire pressure light randomly comes on as well, even when tires have adequate air.
While heading south on 8 mile road in cincinnati,ohio. My car went out of control. When the car landed against the guard rail i was heading north. This is the second accident this year with this car. First one was feb.2010 odi #10307249. I was going about 35 mph , it had stopped raining and the street was still a little wet. The recall of the steering motor, had been replaced. My concern now the none of the air bags deployed. The car will more than likely be totaled. Which would be a good idea to get this lemon off the road.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the recall notice related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. There are no failures at this time. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no rental vehicle available.updated 05/28/14 ma updated 06/02/2014
I was driving on a 3 lane highway in the middle lane attempting to pass a vehicle by entering the far left lane when i noticed a car in my blind spot. I overcorrected when attempting to navigate back into my original lane of travel. My car began fishtailing, i spun around 2 times while crossing over 2 lanes of traffic and hit the right side guard rail almost head on at 40 mph. I went back into traffic and hit another vehicle on the side panel and came to rest with my car northbound in the southbound traffic the air bags did not deploy in the crash, which i found concerning with the amount of front end damage the vehicle sustained. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.
The steering locked and hit a tree.the passenger side air bag did not deploy.passenger died.driver was air lifted.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph she drove over a patch of gravel and the vehicle rolled over three times from one end to the other. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and suffered neck injuries, abrasions, lacerations,including a fractured vertebrae. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totally destroyed. The police responded to the crash and filed a police report. Chevrolet was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.the vin was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The force of the impact pushed the contact's vehicle across two lanes. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence.the contact later notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2008 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 for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On february 21th, 2011, i was driving on the i-95 expressway. Suddenly, i lost the control of my car which was hit by another car driven by [xxx] (case # [xxx]). On june seventh, 2010, my wife had similar accident with her 2006 chevy cobalt. The fact that both crashes were so similar made dubious about our responsibility on them. I asked to inspect my vehicle twice (3/25/11 and 4/9/11), but inspectors said that my car was ok.on december 12, 2011 i presented a complaint to f. H.s. M. V. D. M. S. (complaint #[xxx]), on december 16, 2011 its answer was; your complaints do not fall within its jurisdiction. Dejected, i did not forward any more action. I have just received from gm a warning about a defect which relates to motor vehicles safety exists in 2005-2007 model year (my) chevrolet cobalt, then i read on tv news, and internet, that gm issued that it's possible that the air bags might not deploy if there is an accident. In this moment we realized that both the 2006 and 2008 chevy cobalt air bags did not deploy, regardless both vehicles crashes were on front bumperallstate insurance paid the amount of $6440.58 to repair my car.we have received a significant amount of letters from lawyers and allstate insurance dealing with injures damages and monetary compensation. Allstate paid to mr. Sentmanat the sum of $10 000, consequently our allstate insurance premium was raised substantially. This entire situation had caused stress, economic problems and lack of confidence in both my wife i. Because both crashes happened in the afternoon rush hour, i-95 traffic was crowded and slow, but in other conditions and as consequence of air bag malfunction my wife and might have died. For the reasons explaining above i, the writer, demand from gm a monetary compensation for the psychological, legal, and monetary problems caused by my car malfunction.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I am very disappointed in gm's handling of the february 10 and april 10, 2014 recalls of 2008 chevrolet cobalts. I am a 2008 cobalt owner, and i still have not received a letter nor has my uncle who is the registered owner. I bought the vehicle used but do not feel that is an adequate excuse for not being notified of this recall. I was not able to order the designated parts for repair until 3 days ago, as the dealership i contacted in regards to the problem did not get back to me. I do not feel that this recall is a situation to make light of. People are dying from this deficiency in the vehicle, and i was never even informed of the possibility of my air bags not deploying. I do not feel safe driving my car and i do not feel secure knowing that without my taking the initiative to investigate this problem, i would never have known that my car had been recalled. I also am not satisfied with the listing on the official gm letter on the nhtsa website that all ignition switches will be replaced, when the posted recall on cars.com from gm states a problem with the ignition cylinder as well. I also feel that my air bags, steering and entire electrical system should be tested and replaced if there is even the slightest chance that they have be ineffective. I lose power steering if my ignition switch fails, in addition to my air bags failing, further compromising my safety. I am very concerned about these defects on my vehicle, as i have no other form of transportation back and forth to work etc., and the length of time it is taking for it to be repaired. The dealership that ordered the parts for me told me it would be 6 weeks before the parts arrived, at which point i could make my appointment which may mean additional waiting. I, as a consumer, feel slighted and certainly disregarded. I will not recommend any gm sedan of this nature to anyone.
Service air bag light comes on randomly.
One morning when i started my 2008 chevrolet cobalt with the 2lt trim package, the airbag readiness light came on and stayed on the whole time i was driving, and at the same time the passenger airbag status indicator off symbol was lit. The car had never been involved in an accident and the approximate millage on my car at this time was 50,577. There was a person setting in the passenger seat that weighed approximately 140 pounds, so the airbag should have been on.ever since that day, every time i start my car the airbag readiness light and the passenger airbag off lite come on and stays on. I checked the connectors under the passenger seat and all were connected.i took my car, paid out of pocket to have diagnostic testing to get the error codes for this but no codes were shown. Recently i took it to the dealership for the ignition switch safety recall repaired. After reading chevrolet cobalt technical service bulletins about airbags, numerous complaints from other cobalt owners about this exact problem, recalls that had the term airbags mentioned, i decided to tell my concern to the service employees and was told this wasn't covered, that i could pay for them to do testing on it. Seeing as i had already paid for the exact same testing before with no results as to what was wrong, i declined to have it done again. I contacted chevroletby email concerning this. They emailed me back asking for additional information. I replyed with that information and have never heard anything back from them. What do those of us who have safety concerns associated with the airbags need to do to get chevrolet to acknoweledge that this is a problem that needs their attention seeing as this is a common problem with the cobalts? seeing as chevrolet has put out technical service bulletins concerning this exact problem proves they are aware of it but have yet to do anything about it.
I was driving alone paying attention in daylight and suddenly i was knocked/startled and vision blocked and i was saying out loud oh god what is going on-what is happeningy/i was trying to figure out where i was - next i heard my car crunching-and still going to where i exited right side of road and turned on drivers side and slid across 2 lane road-hitting a raiseded bed of 2b 3b gravel and turned back up on 4 wheels. The slanted hill next to a small ditch-about5 ft approximately off road. This all happened very quickly. There was no crash until after i was hit by airbag.severely crashed passenger side windshield shattered/no airbag went off. Police and by standers assuming zi lost control and could see where i was headed. I never mentioned to police how i felt airbag went off. I knew their theory didn't match what i felt happened but after going back to scene my scenario from my memory is the only one i can verify. Not sure now what happens to vehicle now after i get my check today. I wasn't sure where to report. I did mention in text to adjuster but it is my understanding adjuster didn't get text ?? this just needed to be noted.
The contact owns a 2008 chevy cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. The driver suffered a concussion, a neck injury and lacerations to the hands and face. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 64,400.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated when there was a passenger in the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was advised that the sensor was defective and the air bags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
My 21 year old sons car is on the recall 14v047 and 14v171. I got a letter several months back that it was on recall and of course it is on the news. I got 2nd letter yesterday. When i called lakeside chevrolet in rockwall i was given a vm for these recalls and they said they would order the part and it could take up to 90 days. My concern is 2 years ago this was a recall. We went to jupiter chevrolet in garland and they said oh no ignition is fine its his key. At that time was a "possible recall". They made him a new key and charged him $39.00. At that time when he went in you had to shake column around to get key to work. I am now thinking with all the deaths shouldn't that car be recalled and shouldn't they be hurrying to get them fixed instead of waiting 90 day. Please help with this situation.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system); however, the contact was not unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel locked and the driver was unable to turn the wheel.as a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy.the driver and a passenger were reported injured and a police report was filed.the vehicle was towed to a lot and was not examined for the cause of failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system).the failure and current mileages were 55,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v171000,electrical system the air bag light illuminated sporadically and the power steering failed to function normally.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 79,873. Rk
My air bag lights on dash for driver and passenger side come on at random. I also have a light on my dash that's says service air bag. I have went to the chevrolet dealership and they say there is no recall for this. It worries me with my children in the car that if i have a accident that the airbags in the vehicle could not deploy. This could lead to serious injury or even death. Chevrolet doesn't seem to care whether or not it gets fixed. It happens at random sometimes when i start the car other times when i'm driving.
I got the car new, with 13 miles on it, in 2008.the " service airbag " light came on and stayed on.i did get it checked when i went in for service, and the light went off for 4 days, and then it has been on ever since, when i went again for service, i mentioned it, they said they would look at it. They did nothing.
I recently acquired this vehicle, the prior owner put black tape over air bag defective message. I know that there was a recall in 2014, it states the owner was informed of the recall involving the ignition effecting the air bags.the listing codes not indicate whether the recall/ vehicle was ever serviced to correct the problem.i tend to think it was never done.i need to know how to determine, the incident describes the consequence: if the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.currently on my dash, the check airbag is displayed.original recall from the nhtsamanufacturer's report dateapril 18, 2014nhtsa action numbern/apotential number of units affected2,190,934nhtsa campaign id number14v047000componentelectrical system:ignition:switch
My service airbags light keeps comming on it started once it hit 90 thousand miles
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front driver side tire went flat and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped twice and crashed into a ditch. During the crash, the driver side seat belt did not secure the contact nor did the air bags deploy. The contact suffered two broken ribs and a broken pelvis. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash. The failure mileage was 58,000.
My son was in a motor vehicle accident. It was a single car accident in which he lost control of the car, went off the road, hit a tree stump and then the car was spun sides, rolled onto it's side and into a tree. None of his airbags deployed. He was killed in the car accident while 3 other kids walked away. He was the driver and the car was hit on the drivers side.
Cobalt 08 passenger airbags need service.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer request information and records for this vehicle. The consumer and his girlfriend were involved in an accident and consumer asserts that there were mechanical defects *tgwthe consumer believed the defect was in the power steering motor and air bags. The consumer crashed into a telephone pole and was charged with vehicular manslaughter.the consumers girlfriend owned the vehicle and was killed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While braking from approximate speed of 30 mph, the contact proceeded to crash into a vehicle ahead of him. The air bags did not deploy yet there were no injuries. A police report was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated he had contacted the dealer several times prior top the crash because the air bags would partially deploy from its housing. The dealer would push the air bag back into place. On one occasion, the entire air bag was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 24,650.
I was driving a 2008 chevy cobalt lt at about 30mph on a sunny and beautiful day when for no reason at all the drivers side, passengers front, passengers side, and both rear passenger airbags deployed. I brought the car to a secure stop. There was no warning that this was going to happen. The airbag indicator light did not light up, nor did an alarm go off telling me that there was something wrong. General motors has done an investigation and has refused to release the reason that the airbags deployed.
My son was taking me to work on may 25th 2010 in our 2008 chevy cobalt. On the return home the steering wheel locked it would not move. In which caused us to run off the road into a ditch and turned on its side. Also none of the 6 air bags deployed..we did not know of a recall on the power a steering until almost 2 weeks later. The car was a total loss. Our 2 insurances companies paid the car off. The insurance company took the car so we do not have the defective part. We contacted general motors and they will not take responsibility for not sending us the recall. If we would of received the recall the wreck would not had happened it would of been fixed and our sons would not had gotten hurt.. Consequences 2 hurt no vehicle gap paid car off.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While drivingapproximately 66 mph, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise and began to swerve. She was able to maintain control of the vehicle and moved off the roadway. The contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the passenger side curtain air bags had independently deployed. As a result, the headliner was damaged from the air bag. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 38,869.
I was driving a 2008 chevy cobalt lt at about 30mph on a sunny and beautiful day when for no reason at all the drivers side, passengers front, passengers side, and both rear passenger airbags deployed. I brought the car to a secure stop. There was no warning that this was going to happen. The airbag indicator light did not light up, nor did an alarm go off telling me that there was something wrong. General motors has done an investigation and has refused to release the reason that the airbags deployed.
My son was in a motor vehicle accident. It was a single car accident in which he lost control of the car, went off the road, hit a tree stump and then the car was spun sides, rolled onto it's side and into a tree. None of his airbags deployed. He was killed in the car accident while 3 other kids walked away. He was the driver and the car was hit on the drivers side.
I have a fuel leak on the drivers side middle of the vehicle, in front of the rear tire.this leak is from the fuel lines around the heat shield.it appears the fuel lines are corroded.i tried to get a price quote on parts from the dealership, but they required me to take in in for diagnostics, because they said it was a common problem and should be covered under a recall.after $100 they told me it wasn't covered and finally quoted me on the repair, over $1,000.not only do i feel the parts were faulty, i feel like i was scammed out of an additional $100 to confirm what i already knew.the vehicle leaks when stationary, if you turn the key off the fuel lines will drain onto the ground until the lines empty.starting the vehicle takes about 5 seconds for the pump to get new fuel to the engine.when the engine is on the fuel will continually drizzle out.the leak was not noticed until a mechanic pointed it out in september of 2018, but has now grown to a big issue.given the proximity of the leak to the exhaust i am concerned this could be a major issue for someone driving in the south, in the summer.
While driving the ignition switch turned off and i had no power to steer the car.
We first had electronics issues the with our cobalt when parking.was told wife over drove steering mech. Later they called a recall & replaced the steering motor.constantly we have had it that he turn signals would not turn of after a turn. Again they tell me they can not reproduce the issue .then the passenger door not unlock for the key. Several times this occurred & one time the issue lasted for about 2 weeks. Another issues was that the inside light would not come on this lasted about 2-3 days sometimes we smelt rubberish smoke fumes then the issue occurred & then went away.we called chevy &emma set up a file & we turned the vehicle in several timeto jba chevyin glen burnie ,md 21062 and each time they say the issues could not be reproduced. This last time i took it in telling them of the issues and again they could not reproduce them . This last issue has occured about 500+ miles later. I just had the brakes checked and tires rotated . I asked for a complete check but the attendant only set it up foroilchange ,brakes and tire rotation. They said all was okay. On friday the 8th of april on the way to work i stopped at a red light. As i took offthecar acted funny and the speedometer reached 80 & te rev was high yet i was only doing about 20mph the trans downshifted real hard. I noticed it was not responding properly but seemed better. So i tried to proceed to work. As i was coming down the hill past the next light the car froze up and i went into a skid. I tried to steer it out of it but the car would not respond & the antilocking brakes seemed not to be working, i rammed into the curb & the carwould not respond properly to my trying to move it forward. At that time a jeepsuv slammed on his brakes and hit me in the rear..i think it totaled the car. On that tuesday noticed the brakes not responding well (shimmied for a time. On wed & thurs, they worked normal. I think the vehicle has an electronics issue. Was told a body control module might be bad.
Car alarm went off while parked and locked. No apparent reason why it was going off.it did this several times that day.at times, i will lock the vehicle only to come out and see that it is unlocked.i have been having problems with the remote key fob. I replaced the battery and not much changed.also, on this vehicle, i noticed that when i put the car into park,the headlights went off.when the engine was shut off the lights went out immediately instead of staying on for a couple of minutes like they are supposed too.
I have had my car shut off while driving 3 times in the past few months. When i originally contacted someone at dealer, was told my year not affected. I never received notification that i was affected but contacted gm after hearing on the news otherwise. I was told they contacted dealer on my behalf and didn't get expected "fix" date. I contacted again a few days later and told them of my situation- i need to move out of state to colorado on august 11th and this is my only car. I have been going back and forth with them because i need a vehicle i feel safe to drive and do not feel safe in this car, because it has shut off due to ignition switch 3 times, luckily on residential streets. Finally, someone said that i could have a rental because there was no way the car could be deemed safe to drive 20 hours on highway with this history, but they still want me to pay the cost to ship fixed car and all rental expenses until shipped car arrives, which i do not feel is fair, as these are costs incurred to me that would not otherwise incurred if i didn't have this defective switch. I do not know if i have enough money to cover this shipping cost, which is why i am driving to denver in first place to start a new job, and may have to pass offer for rental and chance driving. Can someone please help me?
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and air bags did not deploy.the consumer stated her daughter was involved in an accident on march 19, 2011.her daughter claimed, she had no idea what happened, when she lost control of the vehicle and it flew across the road, into the other lane, and lodged itself between two trees.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired for nhtsa recall campaign number:14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that she was notified that the parts were not available; as a result, the repairs were unable to be performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. There were no failures at this time. Rk
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 mph the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph, a clicking sound emitted from the dashboard and the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the battery post needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. In addition, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Power steering went out while i was driving at a speed of 45 mph. I checked fuse and it was blown. I then but new fuse in and started car. The second i started the car the fuse blew again. The strang thing was that even tho the fues had blown the power steering continued to work until the car was shut off. Also my radio started changing stations by itself and airbag warning came across the dash then a couple days after that started i went to start the car and it wouldn't. Radio, outside lights and blinkers, interior lights, and dash lights would all still work, but it seemed that no power was getting to the starter nor the fule pump. At this time the car still won't start
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000( electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable to service the vehicle under the recall.the dealer was uncertain when the part would be available.the manufacturer was notified of the issue.the contact had not experienced a failure.
"takata recall"when going slow in drive and reverse my car began to have trouble steering. It physically go to the point where i was manually turning it my self with no help from the power steering. The dash lights have gone out, none of them are currently working....i have to drive with a flash light secured to my dash just to see my gauges. I am unable to see any thing else that comes up on my dash that has to be seen by a light. My gear shift lights do not work. I must turn on the dome light in order to see the gear i shift into. Heating/ac lights are gone.tail lights also are not working. Have changed the light bulbs and still no tail lights.
The dash message says power steering. As i was excellerating in the on ramp of the highway, the rpm jumped up to 6,000 all on its own and now it will not shift gears, does not read any mph, and can barely go more than 20mph. This was unexpected and had no warnings prior to. Although it still functions (turns on, runs, has all power available, has reverse) it is ultimately disabled. Also, the fuel lines/ fuel pump failed causing a gas leak, making it a challenge to start the vehicle. I have patched the fuel line as a temporary fix. I have already replaced the lower control arms and the timing chains at my own expense
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). Afterwards, the air bag, service tire monitor, and service engine sensors illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the engine, all four doors locks would independently lock and unlock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system); however, the contact was not unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures.
After parking my vehicle in the parking lot, i attempted to turn off the engine. The key was stuck in the ignition and would not move. Thus, the car could not turn off. I tried shifting the car from park to drive to park again but this would not work. I finally had to remove the fuel pump relay so i could turn off the fuel and lock my car. The key was still in the ignition so the battery drained. I had to jump start the car the next working day to drive it to the dealership.
The very first incident i experienced with my power steering was nothing major. I was trying park my car and it suddenly became very hard to steer. I powered the car off for a minute and then restarted it. Once the car was restarted the problem went away. Shortly after that the doors would not unlock. I was unable to get into my car for hours. After much prying, we were able to get into the car but now the driver's door lock has to be locked manually or unlocked with the key in door. Months down the line the power steering issue came back but only worse. It happened while i was driving. A dinging noise went off, "power steering" flashed across the dashboard, and all the gauges went wiggling. It startled me. Again, i pulled over and cut the engine for a spell and waited. After a few moments i turned the car back on and it was like nothing ever happened. The third time was the worst time thus far. I was exiting the highway and suddenly the noise came back and flashed power steering. It was much worse this time. The car was hard to steer, the car roughly jerked, and i could not exelerate. Thankfully i made it home 5 minutes later, but by then the engine light had come on. I found out that my car was recalled for this very reason. When i called chevrolet they said that the previous owners had to have brought my car in during the recall because my car didn't have any open recalls. If my car was truly brought in for the recall then why is my car not fixed? and more importantly why do they expect me to pay for it? they are endagering my life as well as others'. Passing cars off as though they are fixed when really they are not is criminal and something needs to be done. If need be i will pay for my own car but what about all the other cars that they've "fixed"? a young lady died from her power steering failing and you would think that would be enough to fix their mistake.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while drivingvarious speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch however, the failure recurred.the contact placed the gear in neutral and was able to shift into drive, but the vehicle continued to stall several times.the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system), but the contact was notified of the recall after the failure had occurred.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Was traveling 55-65mph when the gauges on the car started to bounce around erratically, not reading true speed,rpm, fuel level, and flashing power steering and numerous other warnings on info display. After stopping and restarting situation went away. A few days later problem reoccurred at lower speed this time all problems reoccurred and car didn't' want to shift gears, or when did was extremely violent. Gm acknowledges this problem on multiple vehicles (there tsb # is pic4677f) has been updated numerous times with various makes and models. Along with some other symptoms i have yet to have such as engine surging or stalling while driving. (this is a huge danger!, toyota had to recall how many because of this same issue?)it is my opinion as a certified,active, and sworn police officer that this a dangerous issue. I believe should be a mandatory recall. As the gauges being effected could easily cause a wreck,blown engine, etc.. Also the shifting at low speeds is enough to cause damage to child.(and as i have 2 one of which is 2 i could only imagine what this would due to a new born..) there are just to many vehicles effected and to much to risk to let this go-on un-treated..#pic4677f: no start no crank intermittently / no communication over high speed lan - comm nocrank nostart - (sep 23, 2010)subject:no start no crank intermittently/no communication over high speed lanmodels:2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt2006-2011 chevrolet hhr2004-2011 chevrolet malibu2008 chevrolet malibu classic2008-2010 pontiac g52005-2010 pontiac g62006-2007 pontiac pursuit (canada)2007-2009 saturn aura2007-2009 saturn sky2006-2009 saturn solstice with onstar (ue1)
I am the very unhappy driver of a 2008 chevy cobalt with 4 recall repairs to date.i reported noticing problems with the power steering, struts and interior dashboard lights as early as sept 2010, while having routine service done to my cobalt. (the interior dash digital read out lights have always given misinformation and would dim on a regular basis.)i've recently been experiencing the power steering totally going out on my car (once on june 25, 2014 and again on sept 4, 2014) which makes it practically impossible to steer my car.i've been involved with these recall issues since 2010 and have followed gm's instructions to have the repairs done, only to have continuing problems with the cars performance. It's not only a inconvenience, but is stressful and dangerous to continue driving this vehicle.i've requestedto have gm help me get into another car more than once over the past few years, but have been denied.now i've been told that gm has implemented a new "buy back program" for drivers such as myself and have requested they get me out of this vehicle and into another car, but again, have not been contacted concerning my request.. I can not and do not want to be without a car to drive and feel that i deserve to have my car replaced by general motors at no cost to myself.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the speedometer, fuel gauge, and tachometer needles moved back and forth and displayed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy did not resolve the issue. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Car alarm goes off when parked and locked for no reason.also car has started twice, engine misses with check engine light on, shut car off and restart and it then is fine until next time.
To whom it may concern;my problem happens to be a serious one involving the head lamps of our 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The incidents have occurred without warning and on multiple occasions. What i speak of is the lights, upon engaging only the right turn signal shut off,flicker....with no control for a period of only a few seconds.now, the concern i have is with the potential for myself or other motorists to have serious complications. During that small period of time in which the headlamps failed, my family's life was jeopardized,which is something i should not have to,and will not tolerate. I have made attempts to correct malfunction by using chevy dealer technicians. Problem was allegedly fixed,then occurred again. Please help me with any information you might be able to provide to further aid my progress in correcting this problem before someone gets hurt.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 35 mph, the instrument panel lights and gaugeswould not illuminate in the daylight.the instrument panel lights illuminated properly at night.the authorized dealer stated that there was no defect with the instrument panel operation.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the key was stuck in the ignition of the vehicle and the vehicle could not be turned off. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told the tumbler and the ignition lock cylinder needed to replaced. The failure and current mileage was 42,000.
Came out of the store with my three kids in 25 degree weather, when i got into my 2008 cobalt and i couldn't get the key to turn!! there are so many complaints about this and chevy is doing nothing to fix it!! my car is at the shop and it is going to cost me $408.00 to get fixed, right before christmas!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000(electrical system), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
My car has switched off while driving, and i have notified the dealership of this.they told me that it was a part of the recall and that i would be put on a near year long waiting list. Unacceptable!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical). Anauthorized dealer repaired the vehicle and the failure recurred. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the key would not turn from an off to an on position in order to start the vehicle. The key was unable to be removed. The failure was not remedied when the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.updated 09/15/14*lj updated 02/15/2015
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the failure specified in the recall notice occurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,499. Updated 09/15/14*ljthe consumer stated that the key was unable to be released from the ignition. The dealership suggested that the consumer put her finger into a small door by the steering wheel to access a switch that would release the key. The consumer refused for fear of being electrocuted. Updated 1/13/20158js
My 2008 chevy cobalt just started giving me problems april 2, 2011. I purchased it on march 15, 2011.i went to leave work and my car wouldn't start. All my electrical components shut down on me and my key wouldn't come out the ignition. When i turned the switch it just made a clicking noise. So i just sat there trying to figure out what was wrong. So i walked away trying to get help. When i returned the radio was on and the car just started right up. Also it doesn't pick up speed on the highway. At 65mph it seems as if i'm just barely moving. I feel as though this is an inconvenience to me because i have to sit and wonder if my car is gonna start everytime i turn the switch. It has occurred several times in one day and i haven't even had my car for a month. I am highly upset.
Letter from senator graham on behalf of constituent re gm vehicle recall.the consumer stated the ignition switch was replaced on july 1, 2014. The consumer stated he is now having problems with the replacement ignition switch. Gm and the dealer, informed the consumer, he would have to pay $ 125 to diagnose the problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver while driving various speeds. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), and 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not remove from the ignition. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to remove the key. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.
The audio indicator for the turn signals, chime for safety belts, door ajar (all warning chimes) stopped working. The left front speaker stopped working for the radio as well. (i've looked this up on the internet, and supposedly all audio indicators come through the speaker.) this appears to be a problem with many cobalts, over a long time (i've seen it mentioned for many model years).it is always the same, the left front speaker stops working (none of the others) and the audio warning equipment stops functioning.
The recall of ignition was done but yet the ignitions still are failing,if u turn key it sticks on the on position and keeps starter goining..obviously the garages dont listen...sooner than later this will turn into a accident.
My grandmother was driving and all of a sudden all her gauges went nuts and it started shifting hard. Took to dealership and codes read were u2105, u0073, they say they replaced terminals. One day later same thing happened so i took my code reader and it read u0073. We took it back told them about code and i told them to check terminals again and fuses. They call later and stated that the other computer went out, so grandmother paid another 400. Two days later its doing it again. I have a 04 impala that had the same issues mine was no start and chevy couldn't find problem it started fine for them, but after 2 days everything started breaking, and as a single mom w no moneyi had to research every code read and learned to fix it. I know every wire and which computer reads first, so chevy is going to have a rude awaking on monday. I believe chevy cant fix these computers and they just clear the codes and off u go until your car reprograms its self and same problems take effect, but i'm sure its due to another computer going out, at least that's what chevy would and will say!!!
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt. The ignition is stuck and the key will not turn the ignition to start the car. This has happened on several occasions with the vehicle. Using force the mechanic was able to eventually get the car started, but this happened again in another incident several months later. It is not included in the recall since the recall for the ignition only covers the 2009 chevy cobalt. This was also not covered in the extended warranty.
After parking my vehicle on my way to work on a friday afternoon, i could not get my key out of the cylinder and i couldn't turn my car off !i was instructed to take my car to the nearest dealership ( santa fe chevrolet and cadillac, 4450 cerrillos rd , santa fe, n.m. ) which i did.i wasnt offered a replacement vehicle by the dealership, but they told me they had reserved a rental from hertz for the week-end, which i had to pay for. The repair was done the next day so i only needed the rental for that night but had paid for the whole week-end (re: sf chevrolet and cadillac)it took quite some time for me to be reimbursed by hertz for the time i had paid to have the rental, but did not need. No help with that problem from the dealership.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel display would illuminate extremely dimly causing the instrument gauges to become difficult to read. The contact discovered that the headlight wiring harness burned and melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle jerked forward and stalled on various occasions. Also, the contact mentioned that all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available. Updated 10/22/14*lj
My 21 year old sons car is on the recall 14v047 and 14v171. I got a letter several months back that it was on recall and of course it is on the news. I got 2nd letter yesterday. When i called lakeside chevrolet in rockwall i was given a vm for these recalls and they said they would order the part and it could take up to 90 days. My concern is 2 years ago this was a recall. We went to jupiter chevrolet in garland and they said oh no ignition is fine its his key. At that time was a "possible recall". They made him a new key and charged him $39.00. At that time when he went in you had to shake column around to get key to work. I am now thinking with all the deaths shouldn't that car be recalled and shouldn't they be hurrying to get them fixed instead of waiting 90 day. Please help with this situation.
Instrument cluster malfunctioning, speedometer and warning indicators flashing, going out, resuming normal operation, then repeating the failure symptoms repeatedly. During failure symptoms the transmission and engine bog down, stall and the power steering assist fails (with engine still running) . Random electrical issues such as the check engine light, car alarm sensor, etc flash on and off then start working again totally normally. Can not get the failure to occur at the dealership or mechanics. Fails several times a week. Fails when driving on street, highway at low speeds, medium speeds or high speeds.
Battery keeps dying and key is stuck in ignition. Have to keep replacing battery every 8 months which are brand new 5 year battery. Fuel line was replaced but still strong odor of gas and rotting fuel line again. Safety hazard! this has been reported by a large number of people. Why is there not a recall on this?? vehicle was stationary at the time. This happens all the time so i can only put one date in here. Something is also wrong with my electrical system and the check engine light comes on all the time after diagnosing with my mechanic and having it turned off. Why isn't gm doing anything to help us?
I bought my 2008 cobalt as a program car in november 2008.i received a recall for the power steering motor in september 2010.the motor was replaced.i thought that maybe that was the problem of the intermittent ease of turning the key. When i picked up the car for that repair i was told that the ignition cylinder had to be replaced because it was intermittently locking up.i picked up the car and then the emergency switch broke, that was replaced and during this time i was told that the front speakers blew out.those were replaced, and now the radio/clock has to be replaced which is not under warranty. I do not believe that my two-year car is reliable. I told the service manager that i believe the car is faulty because it is "too young" to have this much repair work in a very short time.
I was just wondering if after the dealerships fixed the defective key slots of cobalts and other cars, many people had their wiring system mess up only to take it back to the dealership and have them charge you for fixing up the wiring that led from the key slot ( where you insert the key to start the car)down to wherever it goes.this is what happened to me. About a month to two months later ( i would have to go back and check) after they fixed the key slot my car just went dead and the dealership told me it was the wiring from the key slot from the ignition to wherever it leads and that they had to change it and when i tried to talk to the manager about it i never got through to him on his phone,he never answered his cell phone and wasn't at the office and i just gave up on it. So my question is did others have the same problem as i did where they had to pay for wiring that i think was part of the same thing that they supposedly had recalled to fix.in case you don't know what i am talking about; there was a recall on the ignition keys, that could accidentally just turn your car off and you would havetrouble steering the car's steering wheel as the car was off.sorry, if i am not being specific enough, i was just wondering if others had the same problem i had about having to fix the wiring and pay for it themselves as i believe it was their negligence of handling the wiring system.i am not sure on the dates as i am not looking up the information, i am just approximating and i am not sure how to send this information as i am not computer literate.
Chevrolet dealership took possession of car beginning of june with nothing wrong to appearance or mechanically ; july 18 they call saying the car is ready to be picked up from the work on the recall issue for ignition switches.first they only wanted to give us one single key when we gave them two with the elec remotes; hour later they produce 2 key/ 2 remotes and apologize that they apparently lost the keys as they had moved the car around multiple time over last 2 months....then when key will only start the car and the remotes don't work and door locks cannot be locked or unlocked; they told us to schedule to bring it back to pay to have it repaired!the recall was on the ignition which we were told required they replace it / make new keys and program them to the car and the doors.....they did not: dealership was very rude saying car is old andmust have been something else wrong with it..there was not ! and that someone had "screwed with and taken off a panel on the column"..we never work on our own cars. This car was previously worked on by another chevrolet dealership several years ago and they switched out the ignition switch because our service rep there had heard of a lot of problems and suggested it; this latest repair, we were told to have it done again as they didn't know if the right parts were used when it was worked on before. I exp all that to the dealership and service manager adv them they could call or go on their sites etc and see what work was done on this car.this car is not safe if they leave it where the doors cannot be locked.my daughter is one who drives this and is 4 hours away from home at college in washington dc.i've contacted chevy customer service over a week ago and still no response.am i supposed to get an attorney at my expense, call my congressman, or what ?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v171000,electrical system the air bag light illuminated sporadically and the power steering failed to function normally.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 79,873. Rk
My car shut down while driving for the second time since june 25, 2014.this time it restarted and i was told to take it to the gm dealership which fixed it before.the engine control module was replaced in july and now the problem was the module connectors.both of which i had to pay for the costly repairs.gm doesn't care unless there is a death with these cars shutting down while you are driving them.i was told gm would not stand behind any of the repair costs because i had a high mileage vehicle.at what mileage should you expect a gm car to start shutting down while you are driving?i wasn't given that information when i bought the vehicle new.the 59 cent ignition switch is not the only problem shutting down gm vehicles.i have had to pay over $500.00 to repair the other parts that they say are shutting my vehicle down while driving.i have incurred too much money to fix a vehicle that is not safe to drive and has electrical problems.i will also loose money when trading it because of this history of the vehicle.make gm do something about these unsafe vehicles.
I am very disappointed in gm's handling of the february 10 and april 10, 2014 recalls of 2008 chevrolet cobalts. I am a 2008 cobalt owner, and i still have not received a letter nor has my uncle who is the registered owner. I bought the vehicle used but do not feel that is an adequate excuse for not being notified of this recall. I was not able to order the designated parts for repair until 3 days ago, as the dealership i contacted in regards to the problem did not get back to me. I do not feel that this recall is a situation to make light of. People are dying from this deficiency in the vehicle, and i was never even informed of the possibility of my air bags not deploying. I do not feel safe driving my car and i do not feel secure knowing that without my taking the initiative to investigate this problem, i would never have known that my car had been recalled. I also am not satisfied with the listing on the official gm letter on the nhtsa website that all ignition switches will be replaced, when the posted recall on cars.com from gm states a problem with the ignition cylinder as well. I also feel that my air bags, steering and entire electrical system should be tested and replaced if there is even the slightest chance that they have be ineffective. I lose power steering if my ignition switch fails, in addition to my air bags failing, further compromising my safety. I am very concerned about these defects on my vehicle, as i have no other form of transportation back and forth to work etc., and the length of time it is taking for it to be repaired. The dealership that ordered the parts for me told me it would be 6 weeks before the parts arrived, at which point i could make my appointment which may mean additional waiting. I, as a consumer, feel slighted and certainly disregarded. I will not recommend any gm sedan of this nature to anyone.
Electrical/electronics problem. Symptoms: dash warning lights (ie: engine, traction, theft) came on. Digital display warning: low fuel (over 1/2 tank of gas) power steering (which stopped operating) and transmission service (transmission stopped shifting smoothly). Gauges (speed, fuel and tach) operated erratically, not at all or combination of the two conditions. This condition started with a few of the listed symptoms which initially cleared them selves. Later as more showed at same time, i was able to clear them or sometime they cleared themselves .this happened over a years time. When all symptoms showed and would not clear, i tookthe vehicle to trusted mechanic. He could not locate problem but due to outstanding ignition switch recall, suggest that repair may fix the problem. Vehicle was taken to dealership and recall service preformed and no other outstanding recalls were found. Vehicle operated without a problem for almost a month before the listed symptoms reappeared. Was able to clear the fault codes but symptoms returned within the day and won't clear. A check of recalls found that a recall for power steering loss as describedwas issued and done at approx. 49,000 miles. Several electrical system checks were found in maintenance history (done after power steering recall) and preformed before i purchased the vehicle.the issue describe has become worse over time and has effected the safety of not only those operating the vehicle but any one else on the road when this problem manifest itself. Given that the ignition was replaced and the problems persist, i can't believe it was the ignition causing these problems. I will contact gm to see what my options are. Given that gm is paying 900 million to the government in fines, maybe uncle sam could held those of us with gm engineered lemons replace them with something that is safe to drive on the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not remove from the ignition. As a result, it was difficult to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that on the last attempt to start the vehicle, the key fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired. The failure mileage was 31,695 and the current mileage was 43,396.updated 05/10/12*lj
The vehicle began having electrical problem a few years after purchase in 2008. The power windows became non operable, radio speakers stopped working, door locks don't unlock via power switch, ac/ heat issues (doesn't function properly), and wire harnesses near seat belt column (where belt meets floor) became severed from seat belt column movement.... This caused air bags to stop functioning.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 mph and drove over a pot hole when the vehicle suddenly stalled, causing the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to explode, causing fatal injuries to a passenger.the driver was removed from the vehicle within seconds of the explosion however, the passenger could not be rescued. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe bruising, lacerations and fractures to both legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the incident.the vin and failure mileage was not available.
Fear this issue could have lead to electrical fire if this was some kind of short in the under hood fuse center.car purchased new in june 2008.mileage: 56,09423 months old.car would crank, but would not start.would continue to crank for short time after key turned off.tried for 15 minutes, finally started.drove to dealer and left for service. Dealer diagnosis, intermittent no fuel pressure to fuel pump. Fuel pump checked, ok at this time.gm advised dealer to inspect and clean body ground.repair cost labor, supplies, tax: $1014 days later car would again (crank but not start - at all), had to be towed to dealer. Again, would continue to crank for short time after key turned off.dealer diagnosis: under hood fuse center bad.tow $75, parts $283, labor $ 110, supplies + tax $26. Total: $494total cost to fix vehicle: $595.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repairs. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the prolonged delay. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no failures.
The contact was owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the button located on the gear shifter housing became completely detached. In addition, the turn signal and windshield wiper mechanism fractured upon engaging. The dealer informed the contact that they would be responsible for fifty percent of the repair expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
My leg accidentally bumped the keychain 3 3/8 inches long (only one key on it , the ignition key) while i was driving, and the car shut off. I was in a 35 mph area, i shifted it into neutral and was able to steer into a left turn lane, shifted it into park and started it.
Ignition switch
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience the failure.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the vehicle would not start. The contact stated that when the key was placed in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the security light became illuminated. The contact attempted to remove the key, but it was locked in the ignition. The vehicle was not towed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Start of the problem the gauges will go eratic, my car chimes a few dings then theft light comes on. I don't have a theft system. Ls model. Also effects the transmission(automatic) cause it will shift hard and jerk the car. The ac also shuts off during this issue, it will blow air but it won't be cold. Seems like the issue always comes back when it's extremely hot outside. This is an on going issue for about 5 years and it comes and goes. Every mechanic i went to their car reader can't read my car. Also it has happened while i was driving and again when i'm parked and just started the car. And i have had all the recalls fixed that were reported.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the upon turning ignition key in the ignition the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle was towed to the tim lally chevrolet dealer (440-232-2000, 24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128) where the technician was unable to complete a diagnostic test but stated that the power control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to investigate as a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was about 13,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to sway bar, power steering and ignition switch problems.the consumer stated the day after the vehicle was purchased, the sway bar links failed. Updated 07/30/14
Car had starting issues, once took to the mechanic, they found out that the fuel pump connectors were burned and had possibility of igniting during driving. Chevy recalled many cars(cobalts) with the same issues from 2007 to 2009, when we called chevy about our vehicle, they said our car wasn't included in the recall even though we had that problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the remedy failed to correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently and none of the instrument panel gauges were working properly. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer did not know when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start intermittently. The contact would have to attempt to start the vehicle several times, toying with the key until the vehicle would start. The failure progressed to the point where the vehicle would not start at all. The contact stated that the failure did not appear until after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system).the vehicle was not inspected for the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 44,113.
Car would not turn key or some times start or go into gear. It is always hit and miss. With this car car still has only 40 some thousand miles on engine. Always broke down in drive way or any where ever parked. When driving sometimes several different lights on dash comes on all at once. This car has been a real problem from 2010.
Well i got my car back in 2009 and now i own it, well i have had power steering which i had fixed,but now i've been really having a bad gas smell and one of my friends dad is a mechanic and he looked at it and he's thinking something wrong with either the line or the filter or tank, i cant stand driving my own car cause how bad the smell is i've started having nose bleeds,and that's not my only problem all my lights are going off(tire,airbag,)etc. Yes my car is not in the best shape right now but i just started working again and my car is falling apart and idk how to get it fixed as of now.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the front driver and the passenger side seatbelts failed to retract intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Purchased this vehicle off a used car lot feb/2015 within a month of use the transmission fluid lines broke. Got back on the road, several months later the check engine light comes on and the power steering sensor as well. The car immediately started to become harder to handle. I'm scared that it will cut out on my wife and infant.
Was driving over to a friends house got pulled over for a front headlight being out. Found out its the same headlight i replaced 3 months ago and this isthe same issue that i have with this cars lights every 3 to 4 months. Its either the front headlight bulbs need to be replace or rear light bulbs need to be replace and i can not plug in a car charge for my phone cause of a burning smell that comes from somewhere within the car. I had this investigated by three people who service cars and they can not find the problem they tell me to bring it to the dealer.
Once my ignition switch was repaired per the recall, i began smelling gas inside and outside of the vehicle.no check engine light has come on but the smell has been getting worse and worse.when the car sits for a long or short period of time it has difficulty starting; also since the ignition switch was replaced an electrical issue began.
Originally, the key got stuck in the ignition of my 2008 cobalt and the car wouldn't shut off.mechanic disconnected battery and attempted to bypass tumbler mechanism.with a paper clip. He triggered the key release.car started after that.however, on about the fifth or sixth try after that, the car failed to start and the key wouldn't turn the ignition switch.car is stuck at work 50 miles from home and i will have to pay a small fortune to tow it to the shop near me...one that won't rob me blind, that is. Furthermore, i have great need of my wheels as i transport musical equipment to and from my concerts with this car, so i'm losing revenue here.as this has been a recurrent problem and gm already knows it is an issue, i request a recall and reimbursement for this problem, including the towing fee.thanks in advance, gm.regards, an avid, but currently downhearted, non-running chevy owner.
Mileage, about 21,000 miles, out of warranty.ignition lock seized while driving.could not turn off.went to dealer, who performed a "courtesy" repair.if this had happened at night or over the weekend, would have had a major problem.
This isa 3 year old 2008 gm cobaltwith less than 35,000mile.i was out running errands 7/18/11. I drove in to parking spot and attempted to turn my car off. The key did not turn to turn the car off nor could i remove the key from the ignition.i drove my car to gm dealer and was told the ignition cylinder needed replacement.i was surprised because the car is only 3 years old and i had no other problem.i have owned two other cars, one for 10 yrs and one for 11 yrs never at any time did i have any problem with getting the key from the ignition or problems turning my car off.i believe that the ignition cylinder was defectiveand so i should not be responsible for paying for a defective part to be replaced. Thank you for the opportunity to enter my complaint.
Our vehicle was subject to the recall for the ignition system.we called to make an appointment and were told that we needed to wait for the parts to come in first.after waiting 8+ weeks we were told the parts were in and we made an appointment and dropped the vehicle off.when we went to pick up our vehicle we were told that a vehicle, with the same vin # was already repaired in illinois.we live in nj and our vehicle was never in il.the maintenance manager (freehold chevy) agreed that the vehicle was never repaired by looking at the ignition switch.we were told that the vin # issue needed to be corrected before they can work on our car.it's now 6+ weeks later and our follow up phone calls have not brought us any closer to having the repair done.i believe the repair should have been done since they could tell the parts were never replaced on our vehicle and the vin # should have been resolved between the dealerships.
Basically vehicle was parked in parking lot for an hour, when i got back to vehicle the car the vehicle had no power and would not start. Nothing was left on, no lights where on and no radio or other electrical device left on where all turned off. I had to jump start vehicle in order to get power back to vehicle and to have vehicle running again. This has happened twice before and have taken to dealership and nothing was found to be wrong.
Ignition key stuck will not turn off car and cant remove key have to pop clutch and disconnect battery told by dealer that there have been a lot of these ignitions just falling apart why is there no recall.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the entire instrument panel failed to illuminate intermittently.the contact also stated that the failure caused the speedometer not to be visible.the failure recurred on multiple occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5.
Multiple times (not only today) my vehicle did not let me open the doors, the passenger door handle had too much give and did not allow my passenger to open their (passenger) door. I had to walk around the car and try to open it from the outside, which did not work, either. After a few minutes of trying i banged my fist next to the lock, which allowed the car to open. This has also happened to me on the driver's side door. Luckily, there was not an emergency, but if there were, if we were in an accident or the car was on fire, we might have been trapped in the vehicle.another issue the car is having is stereo problems and speaker malfunction. My front speakers do not work at all and the front left (driver speaker) is the one warning chimes come out of, including the blinker. I have researched this problem and it is a very common malfunction. It is not dangerous per se, but a blinker left on unknowingly could easily result in an accident.i have researched both of the issues online, especially the latter is very common for cobalt owners. I have contacted gm, and was told i need to get the vehicle diagnosed for my own money, even though it clearly is a malfunction by the parts/flaw in design to get gm customers to pay premiums for fixing parts that should not go wrong.
The wiring harness failed and caused wires to fray, corrode, break, and become exposed.this led to failure of daytime running lights.wiring harness replaced.dealer had never seen or heard of this problem.the safety risk associated with failing electronics is severe and costs associated with wiring failure should be covered by gm.
My 2008 chevy cobalt lt won't turn off the key is in the ignition and won't come out or turn off. I went to the dealer ship and they said that this is a common problem with cobalts prior to this and it's the cylinder ignition. They said that it is not covered by warranty and it hasn't been recalled, but if it happens so much why haven't they done anything about it yet. If people are having problems then why isn't this taking care of? i do not have 300 plus dollars to put into my car. To fix it. They told me i could drive it like that til i could fix it all i had to do was disconnect the battery terminal until i was ready to use the car. When i did that and went to turn the car back on by battery it said energy power reduced and my car won't even start now. When i called to them this they said oh your throttle body went bad. But they were the ones who told me i could do this. Now i have no car to drive and they said it would be 300 plus to fix this problem as well. So now im looking at over 600 dollars to fix my car which i do not have.
Ignition switch jams; air bag light stays on; cruise control stopped working; airconditioner stopped working; tire light stays on; engine light stays on; and now heater is barely working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility) however, the remedy was insufficient and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed were currently unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
On several occasions the battery in the vehicle died for no reason. When trying to start the car when unaware that the battery was dead the key gets stuck in the ignition and are unableto get the key out unless the battery is recharged. However, since there is no power to the vehicle you cannot open the trunk to get to the battery?before recall in 2010 my key would get stuck in the ignition several times when the battery was fine and i would have to forcefully try to get the key into the start position or off position and pull the key out. Problems still remain with this ignition problem? dealership states this is how gm designed the car?
My car is part of the gm recall. I have 2 parts on my car which are to be replaced by gm.my car has been shutting off and is unsafe to drive.i have been speaking with gm and chevy dealers to get a loaner vehicle.to no avail.i have been dealing with this since april 11.i understand that gm says it will provide courtesy cars to customers, however, this is not the case.they just give the run around.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after the push button starter was deactivated, the front driver and passenger side doors failed to unlock. The contact activated the remote key fob to exit from the front driver's side door. In addition, both turn signals became inoperable. The air bag on indicator and tire pressure monitoring system failed to function. The failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was mileage 65,306.
When driving the power steering goes out, the odometer goes crazy, my search engine and security light comes on, starts saying low fuel (when on a full tank), the mileage goes blank as well as everything else on the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2008 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 for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Won't crank unless you hold key in a certain place
The electrical system drains the battery causing the keys to get stuck in the ignition i need to get a jump to start it and this is a new battery six months old.
I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 mph and only when letting off the gas completely. Then i received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So i took the car to the dealership told them about the noise i was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so i called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, i arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (rpm rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? i feel like i'm being cheated.
My 2008 chevy cobalt began secreting a very strong fuel odor; it didn't matter if it was parked, or driving, the odor has been prominent 24/7. I checked for leaks and found nothing. I recently moved, so i have yet to find a new, trustworthy mechanic, so i've been driving my husbands car due to the fact that i do not feel safe driving the chevy at this point. I had however, been regularly starting the engine once a week, while trying to locate a mechanic, however now. My chevy is completely dead; it wont turn on, nor will the lock system even functionvin number: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
The battery of this vehicle, and even new ones from the same manufacturer, have the battery installed in the trunk from the factory. There's a brittle plastic tube that vents the toxic fumes generated by an operating battery to the outside of the car. If this tube is damaged/broken, it allows fumes to enter the trunk, and seep into the cabin. The fumes corrode your lungs, which in some cases, such as mine, leads to hypoxia, meaning that the operator of the vehicle is dizzy & confused. This issue not only affects the owners/occupants of the vehicles with this design, but could potentially endanger unsuspecting pedestrians/motorists due to the operator of a vehicle becoming incapacitated, or they may simply black out at the wheel due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. The fumes are allowed to build up in the cabin of the car if the windows are left up and the air conditioner is on recirculate. The fumes are odorless meaning that you can go about operating the vehicle for an extended period of time without noticing that there's a problem, not that it would matter since the fumes corrode the nerve in your nose that allow you to have a sense of smell. The symptoms are flu like, which may lead a victim to ignore their symptoms. In my particular instance, the fumes that were entering the cabin of my car was sulfuric acid. This design flaw could easily lead to death, if not from the highly toxic, carcinogenic fumes that are entering the cabin of the vehicle, then the confusion/dizziness that the fumes lead to, which not only endangers the operator of the vehicle, but unsuspecting pedestrians/motorists who may be in the path of a vehicle with an operator who has blacked out, or is simply confused/dizzy due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. The part number of the tube for my specific car is 15247277. Trunk batteries should be outlawed unless aftermarket.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact received the notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.the contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available...updated 08/11/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on july 10. Updated 08/20/2014
Some times the car will not start, reduced engine power, can not go long distance on turn pike, car will stall out. Fuel/propulsion system, has a problem also, but will not let me click on box above.
Car rolled down slight hill after turning off and exiting vehicle, transmission shifter appeared to be in park but obviously not as car rolled after leaving alone on slight slope.after accident, i placed key in ignition, started car but will not back up or change position of gear from neutral or drive.will not go back into park. Key will not come out of ignition now.bumper and radiator are damaged after crash.
One morning when i started my 2008 chevrolet cobalt with the 2lt trim package, the airbag readiness light came on and stayed on the whole time i was driving, and at the same time the passenger airbag status indicator off symbol was lit. The car had never been involved in an accident and the approximate millage on my car at this time was 50,577. There was a person setting in the passenger seat that weighed approximately 140 pounds, so the airbag should have been on.ever since that day, every time i start my car the airbag readiness light and the passenger airbag off lite come on and stays on. I checked the connectors under the passenger seat and all were connected.i took my car, paid out of pocket to have diagnostic testing to get the error codes for this but no codes were shown. Recently i took it to the dealership for the ignition switch safety recall repaired. After reading chevrolet cobalt technical service bulletins about airbags, numerous complaints from other cobalt owners about this exact problem, recalls that had the term airbags mentioned, i decided to tell my concern to the service employees and was told this wasn't covered, that i could pay for them to do testing on it. Seeing as i had already paid for the exact same testing before with no results as to what was wrong, i declined to have it done again. I contacted chevroletby email concerning this. They emailed me back asking for additional information. I replyed with that information and have never heard anything back from them. What do those of us who have safety concerns associated with the airbags need to do to get chevrolet to acknoweledge that this is a problem that needs their attention seeing as this is a common problem with the cobalts? seeing as chevrolet has put out technical service bulletins concerning this exact problem proves they are aware of it but have yet to do anything about it.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer requests reimbursement for defective ignition switch recall repairs.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while her son was driving and his cousin in the passenger side seat at 78 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle caught on fire, lost control of the vehicle, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. It was unknown the origin of the fire. The driver was injured which resulted with laceration on the anterior right side, there were bilateral wrist fracture, fracture to the right femur and left knee. There was an aortic laceration and multiple bilateral lung lacerations and cardiac contusions, autopsy also reveled first to forth degree firms burns with charring on approximately 70% of the body surface area, there were thermal fractures to the skull and both the hands. The driver was reported dead at the scene and the front passenger sustained a head injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the esc warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ebcm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,080.updated 7/9/15updated 10/13/2017
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition. The contact was able to turn the key and start the vehicle after several attempts. Sporadically, the contact could not turn the key to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that the ignition lock cylinder and the housing needed to be replaced, as well as a new set of keys. The vehicle was repaired but the keys were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified and provided the same information to the contact as the dealer. The failure mileage was 56,000.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, there was a loss of steering, which resulted in a driver side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturerwas made aware of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 138,000.
At random the vehicle will suddenly exhibit esc failure, traction control failure, and several other trouble codes while simultaneously losing all gauge function and power steering. The error will continue to escalate causing a malfunction in the electronic stability control mechanism causing grinding while turning. The error often subsides after shutting the ignition off for several minutes.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was seated in the driver's seat without the key in the ignition, the vehicle attempted to start independently. The contact stated that the internal lighting flashed on and off. The contact stated that the vehicle attempted to start independently until the battery was depleted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the battery was recharged. Classic chevrolet of lake city (6190 w blue rd, lake city, mi 49651, (888) 580-3758) was called and informed of the failure. The contact stated that the ignition was replaced on four separate occasions; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Took car to dealer on gm ignition switch recall; there was nothing wrong with the car mechanically when they took possession. They had the car for about 6 weeks , they moved it around on their lot by their own admission, did a req oil change and when we went to pick up they had lost the keys. When they agreed to make new keys, they could not get the automatic door lock to work and after now 6 months of discussions they still wont take responsibility although a second dealership has looked at it and says "they must have shorted out the system changing the ignition or programming the keys" .. I need help getting them to fix the locks.
I previously contacted gm befcause of a power steering issue weeks before my accident.i was crossing the railroad track when i lost all power to my car and it caught on fire.
Driving down a residential road at less than 30 miles per hour. All of a sudden without any warning, everything went haywire: i got a low fuel warning even though the tank was half-full, myriad warning lights flashed, the tachometer needle moved erratically, i lost power steering, and the automatic transmission started shifting very roughly. I pulled over and stopped the car, removed and reinserted the key, and restarted the car. The problem persisted. All without the car key attached to a key chain - gm's proposed solution until new parts can be installed for the recall. I drove the car a half-mile back to my home and shut it off. I restarted the car several minutes later and the problem was gone - the only lingering symptom was a check engine light. I drove it to the dealership that day. As yet (2 days later), they have been unable to recreate the problem. They say they're still unsure whether it's related to the recall. I registered my car for the recall over 3 weeks ago but the dealership hasn't received the replacement part yet. My latest information is they are looking for a spare replacement part because they think it will take another three weeks before the part for my car arrives (that's a 6-week wait-list for a replacement part known to cause fatal accidents).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the fuel and odometer gauges would display an accurate reading. In addition, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle would resume in normal operation after turning the engine off and restarting. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis however, they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.updated 5/19/114updated 05/28/2014
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition seized and the key failed to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the vehicle stalled without warning occasionally. While driving various speeds, the steering failed. The failures were intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering) and 14e021000 (electrical system), but the remedies failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled and the power steering seized after the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 35 mph, the engine stalled, the steering wheel seized, and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
"service esc" dash warning came on.both "traction control and esc" dash lights were lit.
Had no problem leading up to this problem and worked fine and came out of no where. My 2008 chevy cobalt ls won't turn off the key is in the ignition and won't come out or turn off. I called my dealer ship and they said they have had several problems with cobalts prior to this and it's the cylinder ignition. It's in the shop now and won't know anything till tomorrow. If people are having problems then why isn't this taking car of? i do not have 300 plus dollars to put into my car.
This evening when i pulled into the garage, i put the car in park and proceeded to turn off and remove the key from the ignition. After several attempts to turn key forward and then back, i could not get the key out. I tried putting the car in gear and then putting it in park again. The key still would not come free. I didn't want to burn the 1/2 tank of fuel soi removed the fuel pump fuse, which stopped the car and then had to disconnect the battery so as not to drain the battery as the key is stuck in the "on' position. Different than other stories i have read about the key being stuck on, is that i am still able to turn it forward a bit. Hopefully, i can put the fuse back in, connect the battery and start it so that i can drive it to a dealership in the morning.
I do not remember the exact dates and mileage, but i have seen recently the recalls on cobalt. I purchased a 2008 cobalt in 2008. Had 5 miles on it when i bought it. By, 2010 the ignition switch had been replaced 3 times, due to failure. 2 times the ignition would not start. Once,the car would not turn off. I had to drive immediately to the dealership that time. I contacted the dealership, gm, and interstate commerce dept. No one would help me. The only thing gm said they would do is give me $2500 towards the purchase of a brand new vehicle. I had just had my daughter and stuck on the side of the road with her the last time. After no help, i just had let them repo the vehicle. I know the recall only goes to 2007 models, but you may want to investigate the 2008 models as well.
Ignition key would not turn off. Had to have ignition switch replaced.
The air bag switched turned on and does not cut off and now the car hesitates to start up. All my recalls have been due to either electrical, steering and ignition problems. Now their is an issue witj the air bag and ignition. It chokes them starts after turning the key all the way to the right but it hesitates to start. This dudnt not happen unitl the air bags light started to stay on.
Tl * the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer numerous times and they have no idea when the parts would be available for the repairs.the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer has not been contacted.
I first had noticed my front passenger speaker would cut in and out. It didn't matter if the car was stationary or if i was driving. The following week i was driving through the parking lot of my job and the doors locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves. And now they rarely ever do either when i try and push the lock buttons. So they either have to stay locked or unlocked depending the mood of the car. The following week i had a gas leak and had to have it serviced because that is very dangerous. The mechanic told me that there was a recall on that plastic piece to fuel system but only in southern states and i live in the north. And not to long after that my turn signal switch wouldn't stay on or it wouldn't shut off by it's self. Also dangerous trying to hold switch on while making a turn.
My aircondition quits blowing cool air off and on the buttons are wrong. Engine light comes on and off. The airbag light comes on and off.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the recall notice related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. There are no failures at this time. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no rental vehicle available.updated 05/28/14 ma updated 06/02/2014
2008 chevy cobalt keys stuck in ignition and vehicle will not turn off.chevy offered no assistance with the issue when i contacted their corporate office.there is also an issue with the 2009 chevy cobalt having exactly the same issues and gm has sent a memo to services centers to correct this issue.the 2009 issue involves exactly the same part number and the same make and model car as well as a few other vehicles with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, thecontact noticed a strong smell of fuel and also noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground. The vehicle hesitated before it would start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that wires melted near the electrical fuel pump and the fuel tank had a crack. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to defective ignition and start switch recall notice.the consumer stated the vehicle would not start.
I have a 2009 chevy cobalt and upon parking my car i cannot turn off the car and remove the keys from the car. I was able to do a quick search on my phone on what to do and found hundreds of responses on online forums of people having the exact same problem. The key will not turn backwards (towards off). It will budge forward slightly but will not turn the car off and allow the key to be removed. Upon calling a dealership and gm directly i have found out that this an incredibly common instance. I was able to pop the trunk and pull the fuse and power from the battery to kill the engine but no matter what i do i cannot remove the key. I have even tried suggestions from gm which involve a manual key release under the steering column but nothing happened (mechanic told me this actually doesn't work the way gm explains). My car is getting fixed for a nominal fee that i cannot afford because i have recently lost my job. My complaint however resides on how common this issue is and how quick gm and dealerships are able to diagnose it because of how often this comes up.
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt, i have many problems with it. It shut off itself 3 times at 60 miller per hour, the lights start blink and the power lock it's locking and unlocking by itself many times. I call the chevy recall center and they told me that i have to pay for the diagnostic ,but i am doing payments on this car stilland i can't pay for the diagnostic . The recall # is.. 14v047 and 14v171.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated, the power steering failed, and the transmission shifted abnormally. The security system warning indicator illuminated. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated all codes read,a loss of communication. Updated 06/28/16.
I give my car chevy cobolt to billy navarr lake charles for ignation switch recall because gm corporate told me take there and chevy delar billy navarr sold my car to some body but they are saying some body steel the car and they can do nothing
My 2008 cobalt ignition locked up while parked. Car was towed to chevrolet and they switched it out. Had no ability to turn key, wheel or anything. Everything locked up completely.i finally got my chevrolet cobalt back (2 months) from the dealership with a brand new key for the ignition. Went to get into the car and they didn't switch the door locks. Now they cut corners and refuse to pay for or change my door locks so i have to carry around 2 separate keys. I have called chevrolet customer service and they say it is my fault. I have heard of several other owners of cobalts or owners of chevrolets that had the same thing happen.
"takata recall" i am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.i brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that i have electrical issues with the car.also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires.the check engine light is on in the car.in motion on the street when experiencing this problem.the sensors are bad.this vechicle is programmed and needs a remote.i have to go to the dealer resolve it.time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to steering wheel column recall.the consumer stated in 2010 he steering motor was recalled, and corrected. Recently,the consumer had to replace the steering wheel column, which was part of the key ignition that has been in the media.the consumer spent $1200 for repairs and notified chevrolet about the situation and reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while parked, the indicators in the instrument panel began to flicker and the steering wheel required force in order to maneuver the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.
The gauges on the dash go haywire. A subtle 'ding ding' sound is made. The engine has difficulty accelerating and will only do so in spurts. A power steering warning is displayed on the dash and the steering wheel becomes very tight and impossible to turn. Car will give you about a minute, tops, to do something before shutting down completely. Issue happens randomly but seems to be triggered by the car decelerating into first gear, at a stoplight for example. However, this past incident happened while on the interstate and nearly caused a collision with a semi. My particular vin is not included in the loss of power steering recall involving chevrolet cobalts, general motors recall number:10023 and nhtsa recall number: 10v073000. However, based on performance the past 6 months, i sincerely believe it should be.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was unable to turn the key to start ignitionwithout pressure holding the steering wheel . The second occasion, the steering wheel could not beturned without calling a mechanic in.parents bought car for commuting college student . Mileage isapproximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was at a service center, the steering wheel failed to turn and seized. The power steering and service air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and passenger seat module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After the ignition switch had been repaired, the contact experienced difficulty starting the vehicle after it had been parked for short periods of time. The contact smelled fuel vapors inside and outside the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that the fuel pump assembly was leaking on top of the tank. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact made several attempts to start the vehicle and was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection.the failure was contributed to the ignition cylinder. The vehicle was repaired per the service warranty. On three separate occasions the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition while the steering column froze. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as the ignition lock cylinder needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 52,948.
2008 chevy cobalt. Won't turn off and key won't turn or come out.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received recall notice 10v073000 steering electric power assists system in august of 2010. The dealership advised him that they could not schedule an appointment, because the part wasn't available.on november 1, 2010 while the contact attempted to start the vehicle the steering wheel locked.she was unable to unlock the steering and was not able to turn the key in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for diagnostic testing which determined that the power steering column caused the failure to occur.the manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 54,000.updated 01/31/11the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. Updated 04/18/11
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while drivingvarious speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch however, the failure recurred.the contact placed the gear in neutral and was able to shift into drive, but the vehicle continued to stall several times.the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system), but the contact was notified of the recall after the failure had occurred.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v486000 (electrical system, visibility) however, the remedy was insufficient and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Ignition 2008 chevrolet cobalt.december 21,2008 changed my life forever. Driver was killed in a one car crash, where her and her car were thru to the street below on 6-35 and high dr. The car went airborne she was thrown out the car but was saved enough to be transported to the hospital where she later died. The car was not so lucky it landed and rolled to a stop at the bottom of the bridge, in which the car was scatter in many pieces. There was physical not much left of the car. The car would have been going the speed limit it would have by passed the opening and landed on the other side but because it was slow going it resulted in her death. There was a reenactment done but the finding were in conclusive on how she died. She lost control after getting on the highway. I checked for recall on her 2008 cobalt and there were none at the time of her death. Her older sister want to know if this could have been a result of the power steering problem. I started looking for recall right after her death and did not find any and did not know what to do but now this national recalls for the toyota then the voluntary recall done with gm recently opened our eyes that this young woman death could be the result of faulty car. Please let me know what is need to be done to file this complaint. We have suffered a great loss. She was a good drive and the conclusion that has been made has been none. We just don't know what happened.this was report several time back in 3/ 2010and 6/10 as complaint with the steering .... I have contact gm as of recently because recalls and her call was one of the parts that was in that recent ignition issues. There were not skid mark with the reenactment done there was no reason why her call did not show brake or skids. I believe this to be part of the recall cover up my gm!!!!!
The key locked causing car to roll forward. I attempted to remove key but electrical system was disabled. I was not able to restart auto until jump starting it. Then the check engine light appearedand the traction control off warning appeared. Additionally, the power steering light indicated it was off. No injuries occurred as i was coming to a stop when incident happened. When driving my auto to the dealer, i noticed the rpm reached 4500 at about 50 mph. Steering took some effort without power steering.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not remove from the ignition. As a result, it was difficult to start the vehicle. The contact also stated that on the last attempt to start the vehicle, the key fractured. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired. The failure mileage was 31,695 and the current mileage was 43,396.updated 05/10/12*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.when the contact parked the vehicle, the engine would not turn off.the keys would not remove from the ignition.the contact had to remove the fuse from the fuel pump in order to shut off the engine.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they repaired the failure.the failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was attempting to exit the vehicle with the key in the ignition she was unable turn the vehicle off. The dealer replaced the ignition switch; however, the failure continued to occur. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 25724.
Gm has been unable to provide quality customer service or resolutions on the ignition recall.i submitted my service request in april upon receiving the notification of the recall.i am stationed in europe and have not been able to find an answer to when i will be able to have my vehicle repaired or the safety of driving the vehicle at the speed limits in germany.gm europe tells me to contact gm usa and gm usa informs to contact gm europe.gm europe has now informed that the dealership/authorized service agent here will not longer service gm vehicles.
Chevrolet dealership took possession of car beginning of june with nothing wrong to appearance or mechanically ; july 18 they call saying the car is ready to be picked up from the work on the recall issue for ignition switches.first they only wanted to give us one single key when we gave them two with the elec remotes; hour later they produce 2 key/ 2 remotes and apologize that they apparently lost the keys as they had moved the car around multiple time over last 2 months....then when key will only start the car and the remotes don't work and door locks cannot be locked or unlocked; they told us to schedule to bring it back to pay to have it repaired!the recall was on the ignition which we were told required they replace it / make new keys and program them to the car and the doors.....they did not: dealership was very rude saying car is old andmust have been something else wrong with it..there was not ! and that someone had "screwed with and taken off a panel on the column"..we never work on our own cars. This car was previously worked on by another chevrolet dealership several years ago and they switched out the ignition switch because our service rep there had heard of a lot of problems and suggested it; this latest repair, we were told to have it done again as they didn't know if the right parts were used when it was worked on before. I exp all that to the dealership and service manager adv them they could call or go on their sites etc and see what work was done on this car.this car is not safe if they leave it where the doors cannot be locked.my daughter is one who drives this and is 4 hours away from home at college in washington dc.i've contacted chevy customer service over a week ago and still no response.am i supposed to get an attorney at my expense, call my congressman, or what ?
I cant believe it's going to take gm months, years to fix cobalts ignition switches, there are also fuel pump recall4-13but my area is "not hot enough" for a fuel pump recall that was advised for other areas????wth ??my appointment for ignition switch fix is months away, if i get killed my family is to sue gm for knowingly holding up the solution!!come on!!!! get with it !!! gm sure gets their money quick but when its time to fix problems and make it right on gm's part they are slacking bad!!!
I am concerned that chevy might have fixed my 2008 ignition switch with parts that might have been in stock for years, perhaps with switches that were found to be defective in prior years.i worry about this because, per media reports, gm did not change part numbers when it hid the fix on prior year cobalts.i no longer own the cobalt, but my daughter has it now.i think we would have noticed by now if it was defective, but what about other people.the cobalt's ignition would not release the key.i brought it to gm who fixed it.the dates above are guesses.your investigator might have to worry about other years if it can't track part numbers used to fix ignition switches replaced for another reason.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle dashboard leaked water and the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The failure occurred when the a/c and heater was activated. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a crack fuel canister. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a cracked fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 90,140.
The key locked causing car to roll forward. I attempted to remove key but electrical system was disabled. I was not able to restart auto until jump starting it. Then the check engine light appearedand the traction control off warning appeared. Additionally, the power steering light indicated it was off. No injuries occurred as i was coming to a stop when incident happened. When driving my auto to the dealer, i noticed the rpm reached 4500 at about 50 mph. Steering took some effort without power steering.
Battery keeps dying and key is stuck in ignition. Have to keep replacing battery every 8 months which are brand new 5 year battery. Fuel line was replaced but still strong odor of gas and rotting fuel line again. Safety hazard! this has been reported by a large number of people. Why is there not a recall on this?? vehicle was stationary at the time. This happens all the time so i can only put one date in here. Something is also wrong with my electrical system and the check engine light comes on all the time after diagnosing with my mechanic and having it turned off. Why isn't gm doing anything to help us?
While driving all the light on instrument panel will all light up then the transmission will shift hard. The car will not crank at times and when this happens its a guarantee the transmission will shift hard. The evap sensor is faulting because when i put fuel in the vehicle seems like it does not want to crank. The evap problem does not seem to be related to a possible computer malfunction. We have had the fuel pump replaced by a local licensed mechanic.
I was driving on the freeway when i changed lanes and lost control of my vehicle. My anti-lock braking system did not work as it was supposed to; my traction control did not work as it was suppose to, which resulted in me losing control of my vehicle and hitting another vehicle.a month earlier, i took my vehicle to rancho motor company to have a recall part on my vehicle fixed. They noticed that my abs and traction control lights were on. They ran a diagnostics test on the vehicle. When ipicked up my vehicle, they informed me there was nothing physically wrong with my vehicles abs and traction control systems but the software was outdated and needed to be updated.
The electronic stability control light is on all the time as well as traction control. Also i took the car in for the key not coming out of the steering and came out of dealership with a broken turn signal (it works but i hear a clicking sound when i turn the steering wheel).
We left the yard and got a quarter mile sown the road when the instrument panel went whacky and then immediately lost the power steering.i had this problem fixed back in 2012 and there was a recall on it.i can not believe this is happening again. I am so worried i'm going to get hurt or hurt someone else because i am unable to steer.thank god my fianc was with me so he could drive us back to the house.
While driving at low speeds (30mph) the power steering light came on. The car stalled, the wheel tightened up, the symbol with a locked car turned on. The speedometer started moving up and down crazyly. Check engine light came on as well. I moved to the side because it was really difficult to control and as i did the car just kept stalling worse and worse. Once i pulled over i turned off the car. I wasnt as freaked out as the first time this occurred since this has happened numerous of times and i've taken it to 3 different mechanics who don't know how to fix it at all. It's very scary it also happened while going at 60mph and all i do is pull over and then call the tow or drive it at low speeds home. I'm sure i fall in the category for a recall but have never gotten a recall letter. Its extremely dangerous and scary to drive with fear of this happening at anytime specially when you carry passengers. Alot of other people have the same problem as me and it's annoying hopefully gm fixes this problem for us all.
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt, i have many problems with it. It shut off itself 3 times at 60 miller per hour, the lights start blink and the power lock it's locking and unlocking by itself many times. I call the chevy recall center and they told me that i have to pay for the diagnostic ,but i am doing payments on this car stilland i can't pay for the diagnostic . The recall # is.. 14v047 and 14v171.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that all four windows failed to function and the radio flickered. On another occasion, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check tire sensor warning message was illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn, but the contact managed to drive home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the warning indicator turned off. The vehicle was towed to superior chevrolet (located at 4770 covington hwy, decatur, ga 30035, (404) 284-7630), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Increasingly the vehicle is not operating properly. The lighting is not consistent and the smallest addition of extra features requiring power (ex: using one or more window controls, heater and or defogger, lighting in dash at full capacity,musical performance, radio and bass, etc) will cause the power of existing devices to flutter or surge for example the headlights will dim out when turning the windows down or the vehicle will begin to vibrate and shake even more almost as though it is overpowering and wanting to shut down or quit. Also the rpms will feel like they are hiccuping or bouncing down and up more than usual and at random times and speeds at times seems like its going to red line even if you take your foot off the gas. This is also a bit of the same type of issue but it is the opposite when you push the gas it hesitates or something like that glitches or jolts and gains power very slowly and has a hard time accelerating and gaining speed (seems gutless?) . And at stop lights and whenever parked its rumbles and shakes all together let alone if you are using the radio or heat etc it's loud enough to have to get the people in vehicle to almost yell when talking over it or ifyou are in a drive through the person can't hear you and either have to stut off the engine or speak to them in person at the next window. Also when you are slowing down to stop it almost seems the engine will be faster than the body or something like that (i know sounds crazy but i don't know how to explain it any other way) . I've come to the conclusion that it will be fuel and or electricity related or both. Its also randomly showing a few different codes and then suddenly they go away all to do with fuel pressure or syster or evap type thing.without clearing them they resolve themselves without any work or anything witch also seems very oddto me. Thankyou in advance for reading.
Purchased this vehicle off a used car lot feb/2015 within a month of use the transmission fluid lines broke. Got back on the road, several months later the check engine light comes on and the power steering sensor as well. The car immediately started to become harder to handle. I'm scared that it will cut out on my wife and infant.
Electrical dash panel gauges bounce. Power steering comes and goes. Engine cuts out & idols oddly, ever since i bought the vehicle i have problems with the power steering and electronic dash cluster.
We own a 2008 chevy cobalt. Upon turning the ignition key, in the ignition of the vehicle, it fails to start.there are no warning indicators.the vehicle will not start. This happens intermittently and vehicle is in park.the vehicle has been looked at porter's chevrolet, 414 e cleveland ave. Newark, de 19711. 302 453 6800 several times.the dealership has not been able to find a resolution.
Some times the car will not start, reduced engine power, can not go long distance on turn pike, car will stall out. Fuel/propulsion system, has a problem also, but will not let me click on box above.
I was on my way to work this morning on and noticed my car 'stuttering' as few moments at a time. After i proceeded from a stop position and continued off the highway, the car dashboard began to light up, almost as if it was shortening out. The speedometer, fuel gauge, and my rpm kept moving back and forth quickly. There were multiple messages flashing such as powersteering, low traction, no traction. My check engine light, antitheft light, and the traction light kept flashing. Then i lost power steering and my car ultimately 'died' on the side of the road.
I cant believe it's going to take gm months, years to fix cobalts ignition switches, there are also fuel pump recall4-13but my area is "not hot enough" for a fuel pump recall that was advised for other areas????wth ??my appointment for ignition switch fix is months away, if i get killed my family is to sue gm for knowingly holding up the solution!!come on!!!! get with it !!! gm sure gets their money quick but when its time to fix problems and make it right on gm's part they are slacking bad!!!
At random the vehicle will suddenly exhibit esc failure, traction control failure, and several other trouble codes while simultaneously losing all gauge function and power steering. The error will continue to escalate causing a malfunction in the electronic stability control mechanism causing grinding while turning. The error often subsides after shutting the ignition off for several minutes.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The contact also mentioned that the oxygen sensor may have been defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
My 2008 chevy cobalt began secreting a very strong fuel odor; it didn't matter if it was parked, or driving, the odor has been prominent 24/7. I checked for leaks and found nothing. I recently moved, so i have yet to find a new, trustworthy mechanic, so i've been driving my husbands car due to the fact that i do not feel safe driving the chevy at this point. I had however, been regularly starting the engine once a week, while trying to locate a mechanic, however now. My chevy is completely dead; it wont turn on, nor will the lock system even functionvin number: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Coolant is not reading, air conditioner don't work and check engine light comes on.it will stay like this for a day or so then by the time i get it into the shop it starts to read again and the check engine light goes out air conditioner will work again and there are no codes to read.repair shop can't find anything wrong.they said possible thermostat issue or sensor issue but without codes or check engine light on they have no idea.it keeps doing it but it seems to correct it self before i can get it back to the garage usually over a weekend when they are closed or very busy.i have had this issue for a couple months now, it has not appeared to cause any over heating or made any other sounds that i am aware of.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire was confined to the engine compartment. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
While traveling, the vehicle started to jerk as if the brakes were being applied. Contacted the dealer and was informed that this is common in the cobalts until the car knows your driving habits. Same occurrence in the 2007 cobalt. The dealer had to adjust the transmission. Dealer will not take action as to date for this issue stating that it hasn't had a chance to adjust to the driving habits. We had the car for more than a few months and put over 3000 miles on it. Car doesn't feel safe to drive on major highways. Dealer is made aware of this. Informed by dealer, not a safety issue.
The vehicle's rpms and engine will surge making it difficult to control the speed of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, for twenty minutes gas was leaking out of the tank and the fuel meter decreased to empty. However, there were no visual sign of fuel on the ground. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor of gas emerging in and out of the vehicle. The service tire pressure monitor light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the to contact the local dealer as well asthe vehicle was not safe to drive. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,875.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated and the thermostat became inoperable. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
My fuel pump was leaking, so we had the fuel pump replaced and now the air conditioning/heater/defrost systems no longer work. We've had to replace the steering column, the fuel injection, and a leaking front windshield twice.also the fuel switch. Now the car somewhat stalls when trying to start.
On my way home from work in heavy traffic in indianapolis, someone in front of me hit their brakes hard. As a result, i also had to slam on my brakes. When i did so, my rear end spun out. I lost power steering. I crashed head first into the concrete median. However, the airbag did not deploy. Luckily, i escaped severe injury; although the wreck, the resulting loss of power steering, and the fact that the airbag did not deploy were directly due to the negligence of general motors.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost power. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained normal functionality. The failure occurred a total of 4 times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle started exhibiting this problem after being repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 209,000.
My keys can be taken out while car is still running. Also the switch sticks and you have to play with it to get it to turn . I call gm and was told that 2008 cobalts are not on recall.the key has came out while driving. Gm call center told me to take to dealer have it checked i am afraid that they will charge me to replace it and just ignore the problem on the 2008 cobalt.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a ditch. There were no injuries. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed, but an independent mechanic repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 139,812. Updated 09/30/14*ljthe recall repair was was completed by 7/20/14. The vehicle had experienced any further failures. Updated 2/24/2015
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 mph and drove over a pot hole when the vehicle suddenly stalled, causing the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to explode, causing fatal injuries to a passenger.the driver was removed from the vehicle within seconds of the explosion however, the passenger could not be rescued. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe bruising, lacerations and fractures to both legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the incident.the vin and failure mileage was not available.
The service traction light comes on and then the engine light..... Shifts really hard and runs very rough and feels like it will stall. Very afraid.... Being told it is a cylinder misfire... I have read a lot about this on line and find numerous complaints related to this same issue in this same model.... Please help... I feel this is a safety matter.... Could stop in traffic or on expressway which i travel each day.many thanks!
Late 2011 my car starting having issues with the rpms going up and down while i was driving at a steady pace. By dec 2011 my car smelled like it had a small fuel leak; one that i could only smell while my car was idling. Since february 2012 the smell of gasoline has gone from a faint smell while idling to an almost unbearable smell that i can smell even doing 70+ mph on the freeway. With the fuel lines not allowing enough fuel to be pumped into my engine it also does not like to start if it has been sitting for more than a few hours. I have to turn the key let the engine turn over a few times, let it sit, then attempt to start it up again. Chevy has had this problem with their cobalt's since they have started making them it seems. They have not fixed the problem with the 2008's they have just chosen to ignore that our cars have this issue as well. When i call the dealership they tell me that the 2008 models do not have the issue that the earlier models had, but they are more than happy to diagnose the problem for me at a cost of $150 and they can fix it at double the price anywhere else because they are a dealership. No thank you! i will not pay chevy to fix a problem that they have caused and refuse to fix. I do know that i will not be buying another chevy once i am able to get rid of this car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. Whether the vehicle was parked or while driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Clutch is losing pressure, can not shift gears to drive the 2008 chevy cobalt ls (manual). Must pump clutch over 200 times to get pressure back. The clutch pressure goes out while driving on street and the highways, making it no way to downshift/ slow down. Could cause injury to all passengers.
Start of the problem the gauges will go eratic, my car chimes a few dings then theft light comes on. I don't have a theft system. Ls model. Also effects the transmission(automatic) cause it will shift hard and jerk the car. The ac also shuts off during this issue, it will blow air but it won't be cold. Seems like the issue always comes back when it's extremely hot outside. This is an on going issue for about 5 years and it comes and goes. Every mechanic i went to their car reader can't read my car. Also it has happened while i was driving and again when i'm parked and just started the car. And i have had all the recalls fixed that were reported.
I was driving my chevy cobalt when i arrived at the gas station i could not turn off the car.the key was stuck in the driving position and would not release.i then proceeded to go to my father's house to try and have him help me remove the key and shut off the car.he was not able to as well.i then called a chevrolet dealer located on sw 152 st in miami, fl where i was told that this was a recall problem and that i should;d bring in the vehicle but that it would take about a week to fix.on the way there, my car began to overheat.i then pulled over and tried again to attempt to shut off the car and remove the key.the car reached 300 degrees fahrenheit and soon after shut off, leaving me stranded with my two small children.i had the car towed to a mechanic in hialeah, fl where i was told that the engine was blown due to the car overheating.i then called gm and explained this to them, i then was advised to call the service manager at miami lakes chevrolet.the car has since been towed there as i was told the car would need to be diagnosed.however, miami lakes chevrolet is now hassling me that they can not touch my vehicle because it is a rebuilt title vehicle, although i have repeatedly explained that had my car been able to be cut off then it would not have overheated to it's maximum and i would still have a vehicle.i am very upset as i was unaware of the key ignition recall and i am now left carless which is my livihood for my kids and family as well as i am still making payments on a vehicle which is not functioning due to a recall i had not clue about!
My vehicle started have a slight gas odor when stopped or parked. Within a couple of days thegas smell from fumes are very strong.i have to drive with the windows down to even use the vehicle (living in texas is it hot and makes it hotter with the window down)the car seems to now make a clicking noise when starting, and seems to not have the gas mileage that it use to. I am afraid of something igniting the gas with such strong fumes. I called parkway chevrolet in tomball texas as was told that a recall was coming, but it was not out yet.i was told that i have to pay out of pocket or fear ignition of the fumes from the vehicle. We are in the middle of international adoption and money is tight. Can you give any indication of when this would be an actual recall? and when it might be mailed out?it saddens me to see that they know a recall is coming and wont fix a vehicle with apparent dangers.also now my passenger airbag light is coming on saying that it needs attention.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The contact indicated that after shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the defect was corrected. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
2008 cobalt, gave us no indication of problems. Now dealer is saying this 5 year old car may have slipped it's timing belt and destroyed it's head and valves requiring a new motor. This should be recalled because chevy does not recommend timing chain maintenance at a set mileage. It's supposed to last. The fact that such a big engine failure can happen to so many of these cars just 5 month after warranty end at 90 thousand miles makes this a design flaw in my opinion.
While driving on the route 20 at about 50mph it started to rain and all of a sudden my car "reduced engine power" light went on. My car started slowing down and i had to turn to the closest street so that i wasn't hit by the car behind me. This has happened before, last year while on the highway driving to cleveland, my car began rapidly slowing down and i couldn't pick up speed while pressing the gas. I took the nearest exit and had to wait two hours before the engine light would turn off. Also, while the check engine light is on, it also says "traction off" and my car shakes. Both times it was raining, and i was driving at 50mpr speeds.
My most important issue with my 2008 cobalt lt is that my engine is gone which i think is horrible and i purchased this car brand new i have been the only owner and have taking very good care of my vehicle, i will never buya gm product again, through reading all the complaints i cant believe this vehicle hasn't been recalled my car started shaking really bad, and making a loud ticking noise, it was very hard to stop and also steer my vehicle i could have been in a very fatal crash or anything! my car also has the same issue about the speakers they go in and out and work when they want to. But my main issue is my engine in which my car i is longer under warranty and the dealership said it is nothing they can do for me, which i believe is totally absurd considering im still making payments on a vehicle that doesn't work, and is only 5 years old, so basically that means to me they will cover your car for 5 years or 100,000 miles then your just on your own which is horrible, to invest and buy a vehicle brand new and it just breaks down in this magnitude! i am very upset and disappointed that they aren't willing to help, so i will be suing them!
Ignition switch jams; air bag light stays on; cruise control stopped working; airconditioner stopped working; tire light stays on; engine light stays on; and now heater is barely working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle restarted and the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was not available. Updated 10/22/14*lj
Was driving to san diego, first stop of several on a vacation. Stopped at a stop light. Went to proceed as light turned green, heard a scraping and grinding sound; there was little to no power for the car. It couldn't go above 30 mph, and made a "loud noise" (as stated on paperwork from dealership). Got to city (by the bay) chevrolet. I ended up spending $1334.21 for a new catalytic converter and two gaskets. I was also out $111.26 for a rental as i was going to disneyland and knott's berry farm after a stop to san diego. I had to have the rental from thursday to saturday or i would have missed time at disneyland. I picked the day for knott's berry farm. According to chevrolet, the 2005-2007 cobalts in nevada (where i bought the car and live) are affected by a catalytic converter issue; however after contacting chevrolet and advising them of my issue -- they tell me (despite the identical issue) -- my model is not affected. I am looking for $1445.47 in compensation for actual losses. I would like compensatory damages since chevrolet is refusing to do the right thing and investigate or reimburse me and it affected my vacation.also, i want the recall extended to the 2008 models. Updated 09/15/15*lj updated 11/03/2017
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to replacement of sway bars, links, wheel bearing and engine. Vehicle currently has steering wheel mechanical issues.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. On several occasions the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,731. *as
I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and car starts cranking. Goes super slow . I'm scared ita going to explode. I can't drive on freeway . And now besides the lock on screen coming on my engine light stays on now . Not sure what to do with it. Car shops can't help. When i 1st had the issue i called the dealer because they fixed the recall and they said nothing could be done because they had already fixed the recall
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The contact shut off the vehicle and once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally.the contact indicated that the failure was recurring. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but the defect could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.
I started my car in my driveway, it started and then stalled immediately and would not start at all. I diagnosed it along with my friend who is a certified mechanic. The cam chain guides broke at less than 79000 miles, causing slack in the cam chain which caused it to jump teeth on the intake cam, throwing it out of synchronization. This caused the intake valves to be open when the piston reached the top of its travel, which bent the valves. This is a very common issue on the 2.2 engines, but very unusual for such a low mileage vehicle. The engine has a 100,000 mile warranty but only for 5 years. I only drive on average 10,000 miles a year. The engine is well below 100,000 miles and gm will not admit that they have a design flaw on these engines and will not make this repair for me under warranty.
Instrument cluster malfunctioning, speedometer and warning indicators flashing, going out, resuming normal operation, then repeating the failure symptoms repeatedly. During failure symptoms the transmission and engine bog down, stall and the power steering assist fails (with engine still running) . Random electrical issues such as the check engine light, car alarm sensor, etc flash on and off then start working again totally normally. Can not get the failure to occur at the dealership or mechanics. Fails several times a week. Fails when driving on street, highway at low speeds, medium speeds or high speeds.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 20-30 mph, the engine stalled and restarted. The failure occurred numerous times, and on two occasions while coming to a complete stop. The failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. Updated 3/12/14updated 03/21/14
Since beginning of 2011 the steering wheel starts shaking and vibrating when i start the car. In march 2011 i went to pepboys and they said it might be a problem with the motor. Beginning of april i started the car and a lot of white thick smoke came out of the exhaust emission so i drove back to pepboys. They figured it might be a problem with the gasket or even gasket head which was the following week confirmed by the gm dealer. The is only 3 years old and has only 28000 miles!
The engine lost power momentarily going up hill on a county highway. Then the engine started it's self and kept moving. On a humid 80 degree day.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving less than 19-25 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of the preceding vehicle, which caused a three vehicle crash.upon impact, a fire erupted underneath the hood and the front driver's side air bag deployed.the police and fire departments were called to the scene to extinguish the fire.a report was filed.the origin of the fire was unknown.within minutes, the fire quickly engulfed the front end of the vehicle.the vehicle was destroyed.there were no injuries.the failure and current mileages were less than 500.updated 06/17/09.*lj
My aircondition quits blowing cool air off and on the buttons are wrong. Engine light comes on and off. The airbag light comes on and off.
2008 chevy cobalt died on the highway going 70 mph.no warning just stopped dead. No power steering. Car was able to get to side of road. A few minutes later car started up normally.if there had been anyone behind the car the individual would have been seriously injured or worse.i know there is a recall for this same problem but it does not include the 2008 cobalt.we have had the car fixed twice with no guarantee that it is correct.have spent a lot of money. Please look into this issue and advise.my daughter drives this car and is terrified to go on the highway with it.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated and the coolant levels malfunctioned for over a week.the dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced.the coolant failure was not diagnosed.the manufacturer was not notified.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact statedwhile driving 70 mph the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that they would not be able to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 49,033.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact was driving 30 mph she heard a popping sound followed by white smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the engineexploded and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 6000.
This isa 3 year old 2008 gm cobaltwith less than 35,000mile.i was out running errands 7/18/11. I drove in to parking spot and attempted to turn my car off. The key did not turn to turn the car off nor could i remove the key from the ignition.i drove my car to gm dealer and was told the ignition cylinder needed replacement.i was surprised because the car is only 3 years old and i had no other problem.i have owned two other cars, one for 10 yrs and one for 11 yrs never at any time did i have any problem with getting the key from the ignition or problems turning my car off.i believe that the ignition cylinder was defectiveand so i should not be responsible for paying for a defective part to be replaced. Thank you for the opportunity to enter my complaint.
Ignition key would not turn off. Had to have ignition switch replaced.
The audio indicator for the turn signals, chime for safety belts, door ajar (all warning chimes) stopped working. The left front speaker stopped working for the radio as well. (i've looked this up on the internet, and supposedly all audio indicators come through the speaker.) this appears to be a problem with many cobalts, over a long time (i've seen it mentioned for many model years).it is always the same, the left front speaker stops working (none of the others) and the audio warning equipment stops functioning.
When using brakes on ice roads the back brakes come on first,,and you spin in a circle..not good!!!!!!the radio goes off and on when it wants..this happens all the time!!!
I first had noticed my front passenger speaker would cut in and out. It didn't matter if the car was stationary or if i was driving. The following week i was driving through the parking lot of my job and the doors locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves. And now they rarely ever do either when i try and push the lock buttons. So they either have to stay locked or unlocked depending the mood of the car. The following week i had a gas leak and had to have it serviced because that is very dangerous. The mechanic told me that there was a recall on that plastic piece to fuel system but only in southern states and i live in the north. And not to long after that my turn signal switch wouldn't stay on or it wouldn't shut off by it's self. Also dangerous trying to hold switch on while making a turn.
Hazard light button isn't properly secured to the dashboard which may cause the button to push into the dash. If hazards need to be activated following an emergency or another appropriate situation to use your hazards, this could prevent them from being activated; warning other drivers of a stopped vehicle. Several trim pieces need to be removed to fish out the button from the inside of the dash, it takes 10-15 minutes to do so and could provoke a dangerous situation while attempting to deactivate your hazards (if they activated in the first place)
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the headlights would suddenly shut off or sometimes would not operate at all. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 03/16/17*lj
Strong fuel smell after driving, noticed wet spots on plastic tubes going into gas tank that smelled like gas.
The audio indicator for the turn signals, chime for safety belts, door ajar (all warning chimes) stopped working. The left front speaker stopped working for the radio as well. (i've looked this up on the internet, and supposedly all audio indicators come through the speaker.) this appears to be a problem with many cobalts, over a long time (i've seen it mentioned for many model years).it is always the same, the left front speaker stops working (none of the others) and the audio warning equipment stops functioning.
Cruise control works intermittently turn signals turn off on there own once in about every 10 time use . If your don't hearturn signal still blinking and keep driving other driver think you going to turn,came close to wreaking couple of times that's when i notice they weren't turning off after making the turn.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While merging approximately 35 mph, the front and rear exterior lights failed without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,048....updated 01/20/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.
Service esc light came on after car was parked overnight in garage. After car was driven 7 miles and engine turned off, lights did not come on. The next day, same process repeated.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the lights on the dashboard and shift console failed. The rear taillights also failed and were only operable if the brake was applied. The contact was awaiting diagnosis of the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.
On february 21th, 2011, i was driving on the i-95 expressway. Suddenly, i lost the control of my car which was hit by another car driven by [xxx] (case # [xxx]). On june seventh, 2010, my wife had similar accident with her 2006 chevy cobalt. The fact that both crashes were so similar made dubious about our responsibility on them. I asked to inspect my vehicle twice (3/25/11 and 4/9/11), but inspectors said that my car was ok.on december 12, 2011 i presented a complaint to f. H.s. M. V. D. M. S. (complaint #[xxx]), on december 16, 2011 its answer was; your complaints do not fall within its jurisdiction. Dejected, i did not forward any more action. I have just received from gm a warning about a defect which relates to motor vehicles safety exists in 2005-2007 model year (my) chevrolet cobalt, then i read on tv news, and internet, that gm issued that it's possible that the air bags might not deploy if there is an accident. In this moment we realized that both the 2006 and 2008 chevy cobalt air bags did not deploy, regardless both vehicles crashes were on front bumperallstate insurance paid the amount of $6440.58 to repair my car.we have received a significant amount of letters from lawyers and allstate insurance dealing with injures damages and monetary compensation. Allstate paid to mr. Sentmanat the sum of $10 000, consequently our allstate insurance premium was raised substantially. This entire situation had caused stress, economic problems and lack of confidence in both my wife i. Because both crashes happened in the afternoon rush hour, i-95 traffic was crowded and slow, but in other conditions and as consequence of air bag malfunction my wife and might have died. For the reasons explaining above i, the writer, demand from gm a monetary compensation for the psychological, legal, and monetary problems caused by my car malfunction.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Drivers side low beam randomly goes on and off.drivers headlight replace 2 times and problem remains, high beams and all other outside lights work ok. Checked the internet and many others with chevy cars have this problem. Happens randomly, when starting, stopping or driving fast or slow, turning right or left or going straight
Was driving over to a friends house got pulled over for a front headlight being out. Found out its the same headlight i replaced 3 months ago and this isthe same issue that i have with this cars lights every 3 to 4 months. Its either the front headlight bulbs need to be replace or rear light bulbs need to be replace and i can not plug in a car charge for my phone cause of a burning smell that comes from somewhere within the car. I had this investigated by three people who service cars and they can not find the problem they tell me to bring it to the dealer.
"takata recall"when going slow in drive and reverse my car began to have trouble steering. It physically go to the point where i was manually turning it my self with no help from the power steering. The dash lights have gone out, none of them are currently working....i have to drive with a flash light secured to my dash just to see my gauges. I am unable to see any thing else that comes up on my dash that has to be seen by a light. My gear shift lights do not work. I must turn on the dome light in order to see the gear i shift into. Heating/ac lights are gone.tail lights also are not working. Have changed the light bulbs and still no tail lights.
Seals surrounding the front right headlight front plate have deteriorated and are allowing water to enter the headlight assembly while driving in the rain or using a car wash.this has caused shorts in the wiring and corrosion of the electrical contacts.
Increasingly the vehicle is not operating properly. The lighting is not consistent and the smallest addition of extra features requiring power (ex: using one or more window controls, heater and or defogger, lighting in dash at full capacity,musical performance, radio and bass, etc) will cause the power of existing devices to flutter or surge for example the headlights will dim out when turning the windows down or the vehicle will begin to vibrate and shake even more almost as though it is overpowering and wanting to shut down or quit. Also the rpms will feel like they are hiccuping or bouncing down and up more than usual and at random times and speeds at times seems like its going to red line even if you take your foot off the gas. This is also a bit of the same type of issue but it is the opposite when you push the gas it hesitates or something like that glitches or jolts and gains power very slowly and has a hard time accelerating and gaining speed (seems gutless?) . And at stop lights and whenever parked its rumbles and shakes all together let alone if you are using the radio or heat etc it's loud enough to have to get the people in vehicle to almost yell when talking over it or ifyou are in a drive through the person can't hear you and either have to stut off the engine or speak to them in person at the next window. Also when you are slowing down to stop it almost seems the engine will be faster than the body or something like that (i know sounds crazy but i don't know how to explain it any other way) . I've come to the conclusion that it will be fuel and or electricity related or both. Its also randomly showing a few different codes and then suddenly they go away all to do with fuel pressure or syster or evap type thing.without clearing them they resolve themselves without any work or anything witch also seems very oddto me. Thankyou in advance for reading.
I am the very unhappy driver of a 2008 chevy cobalt with 4 recall repairs to date.i reported noticing problems with the power steering, struts and interior dashboard lights as early as sept 2010, while having routine service done to my cobalt. (the interior dash digital read out lights have always given misinformation and would dim on a regular basis.)i've recently been experiencing the power steering totally going out on my car (once on june 25, 2014 and again on sept 4, 2014) which makes it practically impossible to steer my car.i've been involved with these recall issues since 2010 and have followed gm's instructions to have the repairs done, only to have continuing problems with the cars performance. It's not only a inconvenience, but is stressful and dangerous to continue driving this vehicle.i've requestedto have gm help me get into another car more than once over the past few years, but have been denied.now i've been told that gm has implemented a new "buy back program" for drivers such as myself and have requested they get me out of this vehicle and into another car, but again, have not been contacted concerning my request.. I can not and do not want to be without a car to drive and feel that i deserve to have my car replaced by general motors at no cost to myself.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was a burning odor coming from the headlights. The contact discovered that the vehicle caught fire. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,783.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the turn signal flasher and the front passenger door latches became inoperable intermittently. Also, the contact mentioned that the tire gauges were misreading the opposite tires and when attempting to turn the steering wheel a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. In addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown......updated 01/27/16 updated 02/05/16*ljupdated 02/16/16
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated when starting the vehicle there was a fuel odor. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately and when the ignition was released, the vehicle would sound as if it started without warning.the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that there was fuel leak.the mechanic also stated that when the ignition was in the on position the fuel pump generated fuel causing it to fail.the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the nhtsa campaign: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) was not a valid recall.the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. Additionally, while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. On several occasions the vehicle stalled. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,731. *as
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor while the vehicle was off as well as when it was running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump modulator needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline). The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 3/14/13 the consumer stated another dealer installed a module kit at a cost of $ 745.12. 04/10/13
Cracked fuel line attached to fuel pump started to leak fuel badly with a high possibility of a fire. Contacted dealership and it a stated that my vehicle was not included on any recalls related to this type of problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the fuel line leaked onto the exhaust system. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 103,004.
While traveling, the vehicle started to jerk as if the brakes were being applied. Contacted the dealer and was informed that this is common in the cobalts until the car knows your driving habits. Same occurrence in the 2007 cobalt. The dealer had to adjust the transmission. Dealer will not take action as to date for this issue stating that it hasn't had a chance to adjust to the driving habits. We had the car for more than a few months and put over 3000 miles on it. Car doesn't feel safe to drive on major highways. Dealer is made aware of this. Informed by dealer, not a safety issue.
I have noticed since 06/20/2014 that i have been smelling gas fumes coming from the fuel pump area of my vehicle. I was told that the chevy cobalts had recalls on some models, including 2008, in certain parts of the us. When i called to get an appt with the all star chevy in baker, louisiana to repair the recall for the ignition switch they told me they knew nothing about a fuel pump recall. Im very concerned and agitated that i never received any notice of any such recalls and then to be told by a chevy that there was no recalls concerning fuel issues.
I was just informed by my son the his 2008 cobalt smell like gas.he stated that it has been like that for some time, but only noticed the smell while at a stop or very slow speed.now it is overbearing and all the time.66,000 current miles.
My 2008 chevy cobalt lt began to put off a strong fuel odor, both after being parked and while driving. I took it to a mechanic and it was confirmed that the fuel pump module had a crack in it and was leaking fuel onto the fuel tank. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump module and i personally paid for all the costs. A week later, i was notified by a friend with the same vehicle that they had received a notice for recall for this issue in the mail under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 and they were fully reimbursed. I never received this notice in the mail, but i am requesting a reimbursement for having this issue fixed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was awaiting diagnoses. The manufacturer had not been notified and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,950 and the current mileage was 34,000.
Well i got my car back in 2009 and now i own it, well i have had power steering which i had fixed,but now i've been really having a bad gas smell and one of my friends dad is a mechanic and he looked at it and he's thinking something wrong with either the line or the filter or tank, i cant stand driving my own car cause how bad the smell is i've started having nose bleeds,and that's not my only problem all my lights are going off(tire,airbag,)etc. Yes my car is not in the best shape right now but i just started working again and my car is falling apart and idk how to get it fixed as of now.
I have 2008 chevy cobalt and it only has 30,000 miles on it, bought it brand new from the dealer, lately i can smell gas burning. I took it to a service shop and they lifted it up and said it was leaking gas and they showed me. I looked online for recalls on this car and found it had a lots of recalls, even one that has the same problem mine has(leaking gas), but the years it has are between 2005-2007. I have 08, but i feel it is the same issue. I know the dealer is going to give me the run around, but i feel they should fix this problem, so i don't have to pay them x amount of the dollars just to find the problem and then x2 amount of dollars the fix the problem.
Notice a strong fuel smell when the vehicle is topped off with fuel. Fuel mileage is degraded and fuel smell goes away when tank is below 1/2. Class 1 leak appears to come from where fuel filler hose attaches to the tank. It may also be coming from the fuel pump and dripping onto that area.
Cracked fuel line attached to fuel pump started to leak fuel badly with a high possibility of a fire. Contacted dealership and it a stated that my vehicle was not included on any recalls related to this type of problem.
Fuel smellfuel line cracked right at fuel pump inlet. Same problem as recall #09v41900 2006 2007 cobalts. This is a fla. Car.
My gas tank is cracked and has been leaking fuel. The fumes are bad enough by itself but its also a major fire hazard. Contacted gm and even though the recall is clearly stated online for my car gm will not fix their mistake.
2008 chevy cobalt with a fuel tank leak.this is an obvious safety issue and a recall was issued for 2007 cobalts.ntsha needs to be proactive with gm to correct this problem on subsequent years of the cobalt.
Last year around may i was driving my cobalt to work and smelled gas.i replaced the fuel cap to start with the least expensive first.i still smelled the fuel.i went to a mechanic and he found that the fuel pump was leaking.he found two issues.one the pump was seated improperly and there was a crack in the fuel return.i still have the fuel pump assembly in case my car became part of the recall issued for some of the cobalt cars.looking at the fuel pump, i have to say my car had the same leak as described in the recall but my vin wasn't part of the recall.also since my car had the power steering replaced my electronic door locks won't operate correctly, cycling lock and unlock when driving down the road, locking with the key in the ignition, cycling when i turn, cycling when i open the trunk.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor inside of the vehicle while driving. The contact inspected underneath the vehicle and became aware of a fuel leak. The contact stated that gasoline was leaking onto the protective shield underneath the vehicle. The contact called tom gill chevrolet (7830 commerce dr, florence, ky 41042, (859) 371-7566) and was informed that there was a special coverage on the vehicle for the fuel pump. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was not covered due to the vehicle being listed as a flood damaged vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the status of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
Atsouthpoint mall in durham n.c. Vehicle 1 was traveling north in parking lot of south point mall when vehicle 2 pulled into its lane of travel from a parking aisle vehicle2 struck vehicle1 in the right passenger area with its front left portion.
Noticed a faint smell of gas while driving my cobalt on thursday september 15th, 2011.gas smell grew stronger later in the day and, on friday, was so strong that it was overpowering, even with the windows rolled down.upon taking my car to the mechanic, they found that a plastic supply port on the modular reservoir of my fuel pump had cracked and it was creating a severe fuel leak.i had to replace the fuel pump in order to fix this situation, but, three days later, my car still has an existing gas smell to it.on friday when the incident occurred, i felt like i had ingested gasoline all day, and it took a while for that feeling to go away.in addition, i know that gas leaks are potentially very hazardous and can start fires.in conducting research, it seems that this problem is consistent with recall id # 09v419000 dated 10/29/2009 in which 2006 and 2007 year chevrolet cobalts were recalled for the same problem in some states including arizona, where my car was purchased and registered.service members at a chevrolet dealership have stated that this issue has become common with my year cobalts, so perhaps the 2008 cobalts should be recalled as well?this is a hazardous problem that has turned in to quite an expensive fix for me, and i believe that it needs to be taken care of immediately.
My mother in law has a 2008 chevy cobalt and she has a strong smell of fuel in side the vehicle and shehas to ride with the windows down, and cant take her grandchildren any where with me because of the smell. Also her fuel mileage has dropped considerably she only put $10 worth the gas in at a time because she am in fear of what will happen if she fills it up.
Long starts ,smells like gas ,leaves gas stain under car and dripping fuel from tank area just inches away from hot exhaust ! this is serious safety problem car could easily catch fire!
Began smelling a faint gas odor in jan. 2012 while sitting at stoplight coming from my 2008 chevy cobalt. Odor has since grown stronger and my mpg's have gone from around 30-32 mpg to 26 mpg on last full tank of gas. This seems to be a common problem with 2008 cobalts. There was a recall i have come across in my research for years 2005-2007 and problem seems to be of similar nature, but only in certain states, my car was purchased in texas but currently resides in oklahoma and i believe it was kept in another state by previous owner. I feel as though this should be looked into by gm and corrected on their side of the deal.
Gas leaking, bought new fuel pump and gas still leaks a puddle.i have a 6 month old son. Scared my car is going to explode. I have seen other recalls for the same problem, just not on mine. Key also gets jammed will not start sometimes nor will it turn off. The gas leaking is a safety issue for me and my family and also others.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated they smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the fuel line cracked. The fuel line and fuel pump were replaced because the fuel line assembly was one piece. The contact was advised by the manufacturer that nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v459000) fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) did not include louisiana. The failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. ..updated 01/16/2013 updated 1/24/2013
I cant believe it's going to take gm months, years to fix cobalts ignition switches, there are also fuel pump recall4-13but my area is "not hot enough" for a fuel pump recall that was advised for other areas????wth ??my appointment for ignition switch fix is months away, if i get killed my family is to sue gm for knowingly holding up the solution!!come on!!!! get with it !!! gm sure gets their money quick but when its time to fix problems and make it right on gm's part they are slacking bad!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when she opened one of the doors and could smell a strong oder of gasoline. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 92,071.
Car had starting issues, once took to the mechanic, they found out that the fuel pump connectors were burned and had possibility of igniting during driving. Chevy recalled many cars(cobalts) with the same issues from 2007 to 2009, when we called chevy about our vehicle, they said our car wasn't included in the recall even though we had that problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he could smell gasoline fuel inside of the vehicle when parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle and informed the contact that the pump housing was cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, the contact's vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000...updated 01/30/13updated 2/1/2013
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states difficulty starting vehicle and smells gas *tgwthe consumer was informed the fuel line was cracked and was leaking.the consumer discovered there was a recall on the 2006/2007 models for the fuel pump, the same fuel pump that had to be replaced in the vehicle.the consumer is seeking reimbursement.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor while the vehicle was off as well as when it was running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel pump modulator needed to be replaced. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system: gasoline). The failure and current mileages were 118,000. Updated 3/14/13 the consumer stated another dealer installed a module kit at a cost of $ 745.12. 04/10/13
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After the ignition switch had been repaired, the contact experienced difficulty starting the vehicle after it had been parked for short periods of time. The contact smelled fuel vapors inside and outside the vehicle. An independent mechanic discovered that the fuel pump assembly was leaking on top of the tank. The manufacturer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Noticed a faint smell of gas while driving my cobalt on thursday september 15th, 2011.gas smell grew stronger later in the day and, on friday, was so strong that it was overpowering, even with the windows rolled down.upon taking my car to the mechanic, they found that a plastic supply port on the modular reservoir of my fuel pump had cracked and it was creating a severe fuel leak.i had to replace the fuel pump in order to fix this situation, but, three days later, my car still has an existing gas smell to it.on friday when the incident occurred, i felt like i had ingested gasoline all day, and it took a while for that feeling to go away.in addition, i know that gas leaks are potentially very hazardous and can start fires.in conducting research, it seems that this problem is consistent with recall id # 09v419000 dated 10/29/2009 in which 2006 and 2007 year chevrolet cobalts were recalled for the same problem in some states including arizona, where my car was purchased and registered.service members at a chevrolet dealership have stated that this issue has become common with my year cobalts, so perhaps the 2008 cobalts should be recalled as well?this is a hazardous problem that has turned in to quite an expensive fix for me, and i believe that it needs to be taken care of immediately.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he could smell gasoline while outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) however, because the vehicle was over 120,000 miles, they would not service the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 175,000.updated 12/19/12 updated 01/09/13
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the fuel lines near the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel lines. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a leak underneath the vehicle coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel line was damaged by a part from the trunk assembly rubbing on the fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The vin was not available.
Fuel smellfuel line cracked right at fuel pump inlet. Same problem as recall #09v41900 2006 2007 cobalts. This is a fla. Car.
I reported this back in 2016-1-28 ref.no.10822806gas line corrosion problem,do to muffler right under gas lines and gas line up in pocket where heat and moisture cause early corrosion(poor design). Gm had go me to a dealership and confirm corrosion problem (wanted 750 dollars to fix). Talk to rep.for gm , mentioned i felt poor design and protental safety =may cause fire. Did have fix at garage for 200dollars. Now corroding again after 2yrs. This confirms gas lines in pocket up above muffer traps heat and mositure causeing corrosion. Please advise company does not want to listen to me and i can't afford to replace gas line every 2yrs.. Feel strongly aboutpoor design and gm should be responsible. Fire hazardthis is same car that had key problem,steering problem,gas line problem at tank and gas pump, yet they don't want to listen,help help help!!!!
The car has a smell of gasoline. Looked under the car and it appears that there is a leak. The smell is stronger while running the car with air on but circulation button off. Noticed this smell while auto in motion.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, thecontact noticed a strong smell of fuel and also noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground. The vehicle hesitated before it would start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2008 chevy cobalt with 88,000 miles, in great exterior and interior condition started experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving vehicle. Took in to dealership where they notified owner of a ruptured fuel line which was causing a fuel leak. Fuel leak coming from rusted fuel lines. This specific issue has been under recall for this specific make and model and gear of car but because owner vin # wasn't under recall, gm will not take responsibility or fix. This is a serious issue that can lead to a dangerous situation (i.e. Automobile fire). How can this issue be under recall for chevy cobalts but not a specific car due to vin #. Clearly the issue is beyond what they've recalled. There have been many other chevy cobalts experiencing the same exact issue and gm won't take responsibility for and fix.
Fuel line has rusted causing fuel to leak. Need to replace total lines.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, fumes were present inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to freedom chevrolet (212 e 5th st s, big stone gap, va 24219, phone number: (276) 565-8955) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded, which caused fuel to leak. The fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 143,699.
Gas leaks from under the gas tank right above the muffler.consistent drip onto the muffler and onto the ground.this not only causes an injury risk but it has a financial impact as the gas leaks and cost money.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 148,400.
I reported this back in 2016-1-28 ref.no.10822806gas line corrosion problem,do to muffler right under gas lines and gas line up in pocket where heat and moisture cause early corrosion(poor design). Gm had go me to a dealership and confirm corrosion problem (wanted 750 dollars to fix). Talk to rep.for gm , mentioned i felt poor design and protental safety =may cause fire. Did have fix at garage for 200dollars. Now corroding again after 2yrs. This confirms gas lines in pocket up above muffer traps heat and mositure causeing corrosion. Please advise company does not want to listen to me and i can't afford to replace gas line every 2yrs.. Feel strongly aboutpoor design and gm should be responsible. Fire hazardthis is same car that had key problem,steering problem,gas line problem at tank and gas pump, yet they don't want to listen,help help help!!!!
Vehicle started misting gas by the passenger rear wheel.
Car is smelling of gas and leaking from top of fuel pump/tank only when running. Scared of fire. Have seen there are recalls on other year models for same reasons. Have kids who ride in back seat getting sick from gas fumes and no other vehicles i can use.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact smelled fuel near the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 94,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel.the vehicle was taken to dealer. The technician diagnose that the fuel line that connected the pump to the fuel tank needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired.however, the problem recurred.the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician stated that the return port on the fuel pump was cracked causing the leak. As a result, the fuel pump and fuel tank needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline).the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Fuel lines rusted through in front of gas tank and leak gasoline.
My car has an extremely strong odor of gasoline coming from the vents and around the car . Even when parked it still surrounds the vehicle. I was told that it could be a cracked seal. I can only get it started when i vigorously pump the accelerator while turning the key. I was told that there was a recall for this but never got it in the mail....? i believe this is the recall number 12v459000 .i found that online. But still need a physical copy to take to the dealer. Thank you for your help.
Late 2011 my car starting having issues with the rpms going up and down while i was driving at a steady pace. By dec 2011 my car smelled like it had a small fuel leak; one that i could only smell while my car was idling. Since february 2012 the smell of gasoline has gone from a faint smell while idling to an almost unbearable smell that i can smell even doing 70+ mph on the freeway. With the fuel lines not allowing enough fuel to be pumped into my engine it also does not like to start if it has been sitting for more than a few hours. I have to turn the key let the engine turn over a few times, let it sit, then attempt to start it up again. Chevy has had this problem with their cobalt's since they have started making them it seems. They have not fixed the problem with the 2008's they have just chosen to ignore that our cars have this issue as well. When i call the dealership they tell me that the 2008 models do not have the issue that the earlier models had, but they are more than happy to diagnose the problem for me at a cost of $150 and they can fix it at double the price anywhere else because they are a dealership. No thank you! i will not pay chevy to fix a problem that they have caused and refuse to fix. I do know that i will not be buying another chevy once i am able to get rid of this car.
My 08 chevy cobalt has major fuel leak leaving puddles by left rear wheel.very strong smell odor, losing more gas than putting in. I lost 5 gallons of gas in a 3 mile radius. Took to a repair shop and mechanic said the fuel lines are rusted from one end to the other and chevy(gm) does not make fuel lines for a repair.at risk for car blowing up.
Keep getting the smell of fuel in and outside of car.when driving and when exiting the vehicle
While running car has a strong gas smell. I saw that there was a recall on 2008 cobalt for this but i never received any paper work to have my car fixed
Car hesitates when trying to start. Strong smell of gas but no sign of leaks.updated 09/01/2015*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at no charge to the owner. The fuel pump and lines were replaced.updated 10/27/2015
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that there was an odor of fuel present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered fuel leaking from the front and rear of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was 140,000.
The fuel line is spraying gas out of it. These issues were up for recall in 2012 but not now..
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, fuel was leaking from the vehicle near the tank. The local dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Fuel line rusted through above the exhaust system in front of left rear tire. Noticed a puddle of fuel on the ground and dripping. Replacing the lines myself. Seems like a safety issue to me, and should be recalled.
Fuel line leak, drivers side rear. In front of tire. Noticed strong odor of gas, looked under car after i turned it off. Saw gas running down onto pavement.
There is presence of fuel leakage on ground near the back tire on the drivers side.have called gm and it's possible it may be covered under a special warranty, but have to wait for an appointment.this recall should be expanded to cover all vehicles no matter the state in which the owner resides.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle dashboard leaked water and the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. The failure occurred when the a/c and heater was activated. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a crack fuel canister. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had a cracked fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 90,140.
I have a 2008 chevrolet cobalt i purchased from a dealership 11 months ago. 3 days ago i get in my car, start it up and all of a sudden i got a strong smell of gasoline. I got out, looked under my car and gas is pouring out from underneath my car. I've read very many complaints just like mine on 2005-2009 chevrolet cobalt's. If all these cobalt's have the same safety issues there needs to be a recall before someone's car goes up in flames and kills one or more people. My car was parked in my driveway, as soon as i turned the key i could smell gas.
Gas leaking from under left side of vehicle near left rear tire. Gas line is rusted out.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. When parked, the contact would also smell an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorize dealer who stated the fuel pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they informed the service warranty expired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
The car is leaking gas from the fuel line.the spot is by the back side driver rear wheel
Car had trouble starting and had a strong odor of gasoline. I took the car to a mechanic and was told there was a fuel leak.
I have a fuel leak on the drivers side middle of the vehicle, in front of the rear tire.this leak is from the fuel lines around the heat shield.it appears the fuel lines are corroded.i tried to get a price quote on parts from the dealership, but they required me to take in in for diagnostics, because they said it was a common problem and should be covered under a recall.after $100 they told me it wasn't covered and finally quoted me on the repair, over $1,000.not only do i feel the parts were faulty, i feel like i was scammed out of an additional $100 to confirm what i already knew.the vehicle leaks when stationary, if you turn the key off the fuel lines will drain onto the ground until the lines empty.starting the vehicle takes about 5 seconds for the pump to get new fuel to the engine.when the engine is on the fuel will continually drizzle out.the leak was not noticed until a mechanic pointed it out in september of 2018, but has now grown to a big issue.given the proximity of the leak to the exhaust i am concerned this could be a major issue for someone driving in the south, in the summer.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. During a routine state inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 97,000.
I have been noticing a gas smell for a few weeks and with further investigation i noticed that gas was leaking near the clip that holds the lines up by the driver's side rear tire. My mechanic noticed that when he cut back the heat shield that was a rusted out hole causing the leak. Both the fuel and the return line have rusted and are leaking.
Gas line leaking on drivers side by the rear tire ! strong gas odor
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stopped at a rest area and noticed a strong fuel odor when exiting the vehicle. The contact re-entered the vehicle and noticed a wet spot under the fuel tank. The contact also noticed the odor approximately six other times, but was not sure of its origin. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes emitting intermittently in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump module and the fuel lines were corroded which were causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was included under nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.
I noticed my car had a hard time starting on thursday, may 3, 2012.then on friday, may 4, 2012, i began to smell gas heavily in my car.by saturday, my car had a hard time starting.after i turned on the car, i received again a heavy odor of gas inside my car.i did not drive my car the entire week of may 7 - 11, 2012.i have a mechanic check my car and found gas leaking onto my gas tank.i then searched the internet and found that similar descriptions of faultiness had been reported for 2007 models and i came upon this website again with similar complaints about 2008 models.
I have noticed a strong gas smell coming from the car right after i parked my car. And discovered gas leaking through the gas lines very fast. I've noticed that many chevy cobalt cars encounter this issue when i researched this problem i have. I am surprised it has not been called for recall
Strong smell of gas ... Gas leaking.
Leaking gasoline.chevrolet will not cover gas lines under the emissions warranty, however the dealerships want $650+ to replace the lines. Chevrolet wants nothing to do with the warnings, and would rather explain how unsafe it is to drive the vehicle.the fuel lines are not covered and leaking profusely.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics who stated that the fuel module was leaking and would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 106,900.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After parking the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the garage. Upon inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the leak was caused by a cracked fuel line. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,400.
Gas tank leak , some states cover as a recall . My state does not. Very dangerous!
Fuel is leaking from underneath a black plastic part holding the fuel line in place in front of the left rear tire. I am not sure how much leaks, but after driving it starts dripping.
Fuel line near driver rear tire leaks. I saw an article online about this issue beginning to pop up. Mine started leaking enough to cause driving issues. Temp fix, just put a rubber fuel hose on with clamps. To poor to fix an issue like this, it's not cheap.
Fuel leaks from fuel tank filler neck. Verified that fuel was not coming from fuel pump as was addressed in the current recall for model year 2007. A check of online forums resulted in several owners experiencing the same problem, being referred to the fuel pump recall, and the problem not being addressed.
Gas tank fell off the car in my driveway after backing out over crusty snow.... ... Gas tank bracket broke........bracket had rusted away ....gas tank was dragged on driveway 10 feet w/o leakingif i was going65 miles hour this would have been a desaster
Have been smelling gas for 6 months now...right after shutoff in driveway.....driving to a park todayabout 6 pm...another driver pulled up to my side, and said i was leaking gas or something...was behind me at stop light ...got to the park and stopped car..autistic child in back seat with little dog very scared.......sent her across the park to a bench to sit.....looked under the car, and strong steady gas drip in front of drivers side rear wheel.. Several fuel lines that were side by side...close to muffler...fuel definitely dripping from them......rolled car foward ahead of spill, and headed home....looked where we usually park in driveway and saw an 18 inch round gas stain on asphalt......never seen it before today......used car on the 3rd to pick up food......stain from sept 3rd... Was a mechanic back in the 70`s and 80`s....and figured since the tank didn`t empty.....the leak muststop after an hour or so, or until fuel pressure in the system falls to zero psi.......i`ve had tons of issues with this car, and biggest p o si`ve ever owned.......has 112k on itand few more years left......might not get sticker this fall.......the cheap front mud flaps don`t protect the car, and the rocker panels have major corrosion.......front drive shafts don`t last very long, and had years of computer issues and overheating on disability..2 metal hips and spinal cord injury.....i`m going to get under this tomorrow , and see if i can make a temp repair, with some fuel hose, and a couple clamps......i`d park it on the lawn for the next few months, and try to get rides....but daughter`s medical appts keep me driving almost daily..g m should pay fair market value, and take these all back.....older cars have exhaust issues , and a gas leak very close by, and boom...i would bet many many have had this problem, and fixed it, not knowing it`s a design error....help... Please!!!
Sever fuel leak at drivers side rear above exhaust when running.a steel line is leaking at a plastic mounting clip due to severe corrosion.
Gasoline is leaking from the gas tank.
My fuel pump assembly return on the module cracked and disengaged from the pump (equinox) resulting in a bad gas leak.i had to replace it friday, august 10, 2018.the cost was $691.60.
Gasoline is visibly leaking from the fuel pump module above the fuel tank. There is also a strong odor of gasoline from beneath the car. This defect has been recognized by gm and recalled for 2006-07 model years, but 2008 and newer model years that also have the problem are not covered by that recall.
My complaint is in reference to a fuel leak from the top of the fuel tank. After going on line i noticed that there has been a problem with 2006 through the 2008 model year cobalt. I feel this is a safety hazard as the exhaust pipe passes below the fuel tank. This problem should have been fixed with the 2007 recall as i have heard there is one. What is required to have a recall for safety on the 2008 model year. This is a costly repair and the burden should be on the manufacture to correct. Again this is a safety hazard and is playing with peoples lives and also allowing fumes to escape into the air.
#12192b excessive gas leak from fuel pump module while car is turned on. I see their isa special document for this problem
Puddles of fuel leaking from car. Pungent fuel smell on back seats and coming through vents. Clothes are smelling like gasoline when i step out of the car. Doesn't crank right away. 100s maybe even thousands of people have had the same problem with this car
A strong odor of gasoline appeared within the last week of a 08 chevrolet cobalt ls. Also check engine light comes on and goes off. Engine has to be cranked twice to start. Checked gas cap, seemed not to be seating/ sealing properly. Odbe tester showed no error codes. Replaced fuel cap on 10?03/2018 with oem cap. 10/04/2018 while parked in driveway noticed puddle (gas)underneath car in front of left rear tire.(wife drove car from work, noticed stronger odor of gas on way home).checked online forums seeing complaints of leaking gas lines in this area of same model year, it is leaking under a silver shield/insulation.this is near the exhaust pipes running from engine to rear of car. Several complaints state that the leak is being caused by cracks and/or corrosion to the fuel lines. Check of vin # shows no open safety recalls (car was bought used 3-4 years ago).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, she exited the vehicle and smelled gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 61,767.
Fuel lines rusted above rear driver side tire area and leaking fuel severely like many other cobalts.
Fuel line leak driver side rear of vehicle. Caused by heat sleeves put over the line by the manufacturer causing water to get trapped inside rotting out the fuel line. I was lucky this did not happen when car was at 210 operating temperature or i would have been burned up at 1200 degrees.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel spilled from the fuel tank erroneously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 95,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a fuel leak. The contact replaced the fuel tank cap. The failure recurred and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was contacted (hendricks chevrolet in shawnee mission, ks) and the technician recommended diagnostic testing. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Owner of a 2008 chevy cobalt, recently started having a strong smell of gasoline in and around vehicle after driving and even after the car had sat over night. Had vehicle diagnosed and was told that fuel was leaking on top of the fuel tank. Upon research i found that there have been several recalls and many complaints for this exact problem,but recalls are only in certain states. I'm sorry chevrolet doesn't take the safety of it's customers seriously as i no longer feel safe driving my young children in this car. Chevrolet please explain how being in a different state changes the fact that you made a car with yet another defective part yet you will not take responsibility for all the vehicles that you put it in???
My dad bought the car for me from a friend who owns a shop and a few months later it starts smelling like gas really bad.i look under the car and there's a gas leak. And my car smells like gas i smell like gas when i get out. So i look up the problem and see there's a recall on these cars and i'm just not trying to pay all that money on a defect on the car. I just need help because children,little babies ride in my car. And the gas makes me really dizzy.
Fuel is pouring out of the top of fuel tank.
Fuel leaking at supply side of fuel tank outlet/ pump, matches description of previous recall but dealer stated that my vehicle was not covered.
I smelled fuel fumes real bad one morning so i took it to a mechanic and once they lifted it up, they said it was the fuel tank. So the next morning, which was monday, i took it to my dealership gillman chevrolet in san benito, texas. Before taking it, i decided to call so i can first make sure that there was a recall on the fuel tank. The gentleman i spoke to said "yes ma'am there is a recall and we can repair it". I said great, let me take it in. I left it there all day monday and he assured me that it would be ready by the next day on tuesday. Well come tuesday and i get a call from the the same man telling me that the problem is not the fuel pump, it's the fuel tank. When did i say fuel pump? i said fuel tank. So nowwww it's not under warranty and it's going to cost me at least $700 to fix it. I told him had i known that it wasn't under warranty, i wouldn't have left my car sitting there for 2 days! i could've taken it somewhere else! it makes no sense to me! he said that he over looked it. Well how is that my fault??! now to drive it somewhere else which is dangerous! does something have to happen to me in order for them to want to help me?? this is nonsense!
"takata recall", gas tank, fuel pump was under warranty but fuel line between engine and gas tank was not. Several reports on internet and you tube show issues under the vehicle just past drivers door mid section. Over 400 to fix on fixed income, with thus being a gas leak and the lines not having a covering was a hazard in an accident and should be a recall item.
Can smell gas when you stop the car . You can smell it really bad when you exit the car. The gas leak is right over top of the exhaust system and i do not know why this is not considered a safety issue. It is evidently leaking when the car is on the road but with the car in motion you do not smell the gas until you stop!
Strong odor of gasoline detected and gasoline is leaking from underneath the vehicle 21 and one half inches forward of the center line of driver side or left rear tire.this condition leaving paddle of gasoline and was found with vehicle at stationary position.
Just bought this car from used car dealer on mar 9, 2017. Did not test drive it before hand as the dealer said battery was low. Next day returned and signed paper work, thinking he has replaced battery so did not test drive car again. We stopped on way home got some gas in vehicle, driving around 10-15 mins i began to smell strong gas, so strong it was burning my eyes and giving me a headache. Next morning looked up complaints and recalls for this model and year to discover there is fuel leak known issues. Really afraid to drive or let my daughter drive this car back and forth to college now., afraid of a fire or explosion. F
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned to the on position and there was a strong odor of fuel coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that after exiting the vehicle the odor was strong. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 101,263.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a fuel leak under the rear driver's side of the vehicle in front of the rear tire. Mauer chevrolet (1055 50th st e, inver grove heights, mn 55077, (651) 212-2980) confirmed that there was no recall advised the contact to bring in the vehicle for a repair estimate. The manufacturer also confirmed that there was no recall and also could not assist with the repair costs. The manufacturer provided a case number to the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Upon parking my 2008 cobalt, i could smell raw (unburned) gas. I did not see any drips on the ground but when i inspected underneath the vehicle; the fuel pump area near the gas tank, i could see liquid gas trails coming down and a build up of dirt which had coated the surrounding area due to the gas that had leaked and dried. The cobalt was hesitating, the engine was surging and i also noticed a small drop in fuel mileage.i took my cobalt to a local repair shop and they told me there was a crack in the fuel pump assembly and showed me the fuel pump assembly and i observed a leak at the connection where the fuel lines are attached to the fuel pump. They were unable to repair the leak because it is all plastic so they replaced the fuel pump assembly. It appears that in time this new assembly will fail again due to its design and i will have a recurring problem.
While the car is running or while the fuel system is still under pressure, for example after having been driven there is a steady fuel leak in front of the drivers side rear tire. I have parked the car only to have lost 1/4 of a tank of gasoline to the leak. There is a very very strong odor of gasoline that permeates the car. Sometimes the car will hesitate to start, the engine continues to crank after i release the key and then it finally catches and starts .i understand this has been recalled in only certain states.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician had diagnosed that there was a fuel leak in vehicle, which caused the fuel line and the fuel filter to corrode. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact noticed a fuel leak above the tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic of the failure. The technician verified there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 67,297.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The contact discovered that the plastic tubes attached to the fuel tank were covered with fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.updated 11/20/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired by the dealer free of charge.updated5/4/2015
Dangerous fuel leak from gas tank, could cause serious injury or death if ignited.smell of gasoline is present inside the cabin when car is running and turned off.
Since september 2011 i have noticed a significant decrease in fuel efficiency.the fuel efficiency has gotten worse since then.i now get about 12 miles to the gallon.tires are checked and i use fuel with no ethanol.i have seen recalls on the 2007 models for the fuel pump and why not for the 2008 model?this has become a financial nightmare.i bought the car in louisiana where i live.
Within the past few weeks i have noticed a strong smell of gas outside my car.the smell is very strong right after making a trip, even short trips, and still has strong smell when car hasn't been used.others have noticed the gas smell when approaching my car while it is running and after i stop the car!there is nothing leaking out from under my car or around the motor that i can see.it is beginning to have smell in my car now, and makes me very nervous to drive it cause i don't know what is causing this and if it will catch fire!!!something needs to be done about this serious issue!!
Went to drive car today, while at the first stop sign, waiting for traffic i started smelling gas, got to my destination, and looked under the car, and gas was dripping very fast from just in front of the left rear tire, within 1 inch of the exhaust pipe, it appears to be leaking from numerous spots by the left rear tire
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact smelled a gasoline fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 108,000.
My fuel tank is leaking and this is apparently an issue that gm is aware of, as they have discontinued the fuel tank. This is a major safety issue and should be subject to recall.
Strong gasoline odor during startup, and sometimes after i turn it off.vin #: 1g1ak18f087105601
I just bought 2008 chevy cobalt.the seller reported the mileage initially as 112,000.at time of purchase, 150,000 approximately.however there was/is no way to view mileage on dash of car, with the exception of briefly prior to starting the vehicle.it actually shows approximately 159,000 km.conversion of km into miles says 98,000.in addition to mileage discrepancy,there is a very strong smell of gas inside the car,the steering wheel is upside down, 2 or 3 motor and or transmission mounts are broken or not attached, right front rotor bad, no functioning blinkers or brake lights, dash lights indicate svc tire monitor needs attention, air bags need serviced, brake light stays on,the trunk release isn't working,the wiring is questionable, only one speaker works, no stereo antennae, no horn, no way to view critical engine information, such as temperature or battery life.service engine light on constantly,seller indicated all recalls had been addressed and he was supposed to be responsible for taxes on vehicle which were included in price, but i wound up paying back registration fees from 2014.all attempts to right this have been ignored.seller implies that the chevrolet dealership left the car in the current condition.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph, the contact was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that the fire was confined to the engine compartment. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor in the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and then to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
I have been smelling gas from my car for a few weeks now. I could even see it dripping when i stood close to the car. Had a mechanic look at it and he told me the fuel pump and hose needs to be replaced because it was cracked.he wanted $550 to repair it. I can't afford to repair it right now.
Often over cranks for close to 5 seconds with very strong raw gasoline fumes while parked on flat parking lot, inside car and outside car smell strongly. Once started i cant recall smelling it because i run the recirculation a/c. The check gas cap notification appears followed by check engine light. I already changed the gas cap with no effect. I have seen recalls on this same problem for the same year and model but i have been told i am not covered by the recall even though it seems to be the same issue. This is a very dangerous situation as this is my only vehicle and i have a toddler riding in this car with me.
I have had the power steering pump recall fixed twice now on my car. Last time was october of 2020, and finally in january of 2021 it started acting up again. Normally i can drive it to wherever without too much issue, but that was not the case yesterday. I started my car before leaving for work, got in to leave and the power steering light was on. I attempted to drive it, as it is my only form of transportation, and did not get far. It jerked around violently, would not accelerate and then became hard to steer. After i let it sit all day and tried again, it still was acting up and the steering wheel would not move without excessive pressure, eventually would not even start after that try. I am at a loss and am furious as this is still an issue after being fixed twice.
The car is leaking fuel, it first came to notice when parked in my garage, the odor of fuel was so strong i was afraid to open the garage door or start the car for fear of a spark starting a fire and burning my house down!the dealership told me the fuel lines are corroded and leaking.i am shocked that such a critical component is made of materials that could ever be compromised during ordinary use, especially when leaking gasoline is such an obvious safety hazard. I opened a case with chevrolet, #[xxx], but was told fuel lines are considered a maintenance issue.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Fuel leaking underneath car.i filled the tank fully and drove to work 5 miles.afterwork i get in car and as i got closer the odor of raw gasoline fumes were noticed.i drove home parking on dirt no leaks seennext day as i'm going to work, i look at the gas gauge to see nearly a 1/4 of tank is gone.i get to work, let the car sit for 2 hours.when looking underneath the car, i had noticed a puddle of gasoline under the car with again a strong odor of gasoline.car is not driven in the winter and is kept in garage during winter seasons
Fuel line leaking gas at fuel tank. Dealer said not covered by any recalls or campaigns, although this seems to be a common problem with this vehicle. Quoted $950 to repair. Appears campaign covers cobalts from southern states, but not others. Very serious safety issue as car could catch fire. Car has 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking in front of the rear driver side tire. The contact stated that the moisture from the muffler pipe corroded the fuel line, causing it to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,954.updated 04/14/16*lj
Fuel leak caused by rusted fuel line. Fuel leaks near the rear exhaust pipe, creating a potential fire hazard.
I bought the vehicle new. I was driving the vehicle and it cut off. I heard a pop. Vehicle would not crank back up. I parked, locked vehicle and had to walk to get help.by the time i returned, the vehicle was gone.the vehicle had caught fire after i left to get help and the police called the fire departement and had fire put out and vehicle towed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at an alarming rate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 40,000.
Gas fumes were smelled by my daughters passengers as they carpooled to college.when parked, i smelled gas fumes coming from the vehicle for up to 5 hours.my daughter could not use vehicle for fear of fire incident.i reported a severe decline in fuel economy for this vehicle, months ago.prior to bringing the vehicle to my mechanic, i checked with the dealer for a recall on this model year, who reported no recall .on thursday september 27th, 2012 mechanic discovered fuel leak from the fuel/propulsion system.i purchased a new fuel pump and filter and it was replaced.fuel efficiency still severely deficient.
2008 cobalt now with 70k miles has strong gasoline odor and when at idle leaks excessive amount of fuel. I have a newborn baby and a 1yr old toddler and with a problem that severe i can't even drive this car and feel safe. I also did research online about this problem and there are many chevy cobalts with fuel problems. This is a huge safety issue and would like to see a recall for 2008 not only 2006-2007 cobalts.
Fuel line from pump to engine leaking from hole in line due to rubbing on chassis
Strong smell of gasoline after driving vehicle and a visible fuel leak coming from underneath the vehicle in the area behind the driver's side door after it has been parked,requested a repair from local gm dealership under gm special service bulletin #12191.was advised by the service personnel that this vehicle's vin# was not included under this bulletin.
Purchased the car from don carlson hyundai in tulsa, oklahoma on the evening of 19 september 2012 and drove it to our home in edmond, oklahoma, and by the time we got home there was a strong fuel smell.the dealer had just told us that the car had just had the windshield replaced, so we just chalked it up to the curing of the adhesives they used installing the windshield, but it is now the 28th of september 2012, the odor is getting stronger, and the car is becoming more and more difficult to start.you have to let it crank and crank before it will finally start, almost like it is flooded as back in the old days of carbs.this does not seem to be an isolated problem with all the problems being reported on various sites and it seems to be one that i would deem as an extreme safety issue with it relating to gasoline and gasoline fumes.with our car, i have looked under it and have seen no signs of puddling, which concerns me of where it might be collecting.
Smelled the strong scent of gas while driving my 2008 chevy cobalt. While parked i noticed the car was leaking gas near the front/driver side of the car. Took it to a mechanic immediately after noticing that the puddle of gas was getting larger fairly quickly. After taking a look at the car my mechanic informed me that both the pressure and the return fuel lines needed to be replaced. He also let me know that he had called the closest dealership for the parts but they had just sold their last ones. Apparently i wasn't the first person to have this issue, and actually it was quite a popular problem with certain cobalts.
The gasoline line near the rear tire on the driver's side rusted and began to spill gasoline
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. The vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000.
When the car was left running gas was found leaking from under the drivers side door.the channel that the gas lines run in was soaked in gas, a open flame would have caused the car to catch fire.i had the gas lines replaced and there were 7 leaks on both gas lines and they were 90% rusted from the front of the motor to the gas tank.
My vehicle started have a slight gas odor when stopped or parked. Within a couple of days thegas smell from fumes are very strong.i have to drive with the windows down to even use the vehicle (living in texas is it hot and makes it hotter with the window down)the car seems to now make a clicking noise when starting, and seems to not have the gas mileage that it use to. I am afraid of something igniting the gas with such strong fumes. I called parkway chevrolet in tomball texas as was told that a recall was coming, but it was not out yet.i was told that i have to pay out of pocket or fear ignition of the fumes from the vehicle. We are in the middle of international adoption and money is tight. Can you give any indication of when this would be an actual recall? and when it might be mailed out?it saddens me to see that they know a recall is coming and wont fix a vehicle with apparent dangers.also now my passenger airbag light is coming on saying that it needs attention.
Fuel leak - fuel line and evap line are steel and routed neat driver rear wheel.fuel and evap line are exposed to road salts and other environmental factors resulting in corrosion leading to fuel leaks
I woke up to find that my car was leaking fuel.there was no accident or incident.the leak is from the rear driver's side.this seems to be described in other 2008 chevrolet cobalts and is covered in some cases under a recall #12191b.my vin is not included so i was hoping to raise awareness that this problem continues to occur on cars of this year and model.
Fuel leak on the driver's side rear door area. Can see fuel leaking at plastic line. In checking recalls, it seems general motors did issue a recall (number is 12190) for this exact problem, but only in certain states. Obviously it is happening in more of the states not included in the original recall. Owners online are all posting the same problems.
The car began smelling strongly of gas and became difficult to start. There is a leak in the fuel system. There are recalls due to fuel leaks in my state for the 2007 and 2009 cobalt, however, for my 2008 model the recall is only in arizona. My vehicle is having the same issues and should be recalled as well.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle into the rear cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Strong smell of gasoline coming from vehicle.hesitation upon first starting vehicle. Obvious signs of a gasoline leak from cracked fuel pump modulator which posed a fire risk.
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.
Strong fuel smell after driving, noticed wet spots on plastic tubes going into gas tank that smelled like gas.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled, there would be an odor of fuel and a fuel puddle under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,127.
I received a letter from chevrolet warning me of the chance of a leak in a part leading to a fuel pump and the chance of a vehicle fire from the leak of gasoline. They did not offer to replace the part. I could not believe this. I think of the senario where one driving on the highway late at night and the leak of gasoline occurs in a desolate area. Chevrolet says to take the car to a chevrolet dealer when you smell the gasoline. An ignition spark can cause a fire in your vehicle. The car should immediately be parked and the engine shut off. Chevrolet's response is ridiculous. That part should be replaced before that senario occurs. Please make chevrolet recall the 2008 cobalt before someone is seriously injured.
There is a gas leak. This is very serious and should be on a recall l iu st. The list of consumers affected is a pretty long list
The car had small smell of gas come from the ac vents ,but when i got out of the car the smell got stronger so i looked around the vehicle to see where it came from,yet there was no sign of theleak but later that day i saw a small spot of water near the back of the car at first but it was too far back to be water at first so i checked where this leak came from and that'swhen i saw it coming from the fuel tank and already its been almost three weeks and became worst and the car may explode.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor was noticed when the driver parked the vehicle. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel pump module fractured. The fuel pump module was not replaced. The vehicle was not taken a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 83,652.
Smelled gas emitting from vehicle while parked, next day strong smell in vehicle, uncomfortable while driving. Took to garage and was told it was under recall for fuel pump and lines from the fuel pump. Took to gm dealership and was told that the fuel lines were cracked and disintergrated,(cited "northern car"). Having no recall effect. Pay 850.00 plus out of pocket.
Noted fuel smell under car.found puddle of fuel and corroded fuel lines at a plastic chassis bracket.lines are coming from the pump running forward under the passenger door.witnessed fuel dripping.fuel lines are only inches from exhaust pipe which could be a source of ignition fire. Several online discussion boards mention this same issue as a problem with the cobalt.there is a recall on the fuel pump but not on the fuel lines?this defect/poor quality fuel line material should be recalled as its a major fire/safety issue.
I noticed the smell of gasoline outside of my car while parked.i noticed a few drops of gasoline on the ground under my car.i took my car to the shop for diagnosis and they said it was a very common problem with this year and model vehicle.it is a leak in the fuel line caused by a faulty design where a heat shield is prone to collect salt, dirt, etc. At the metal line which causes corrosion.
Once my ignition switch was repaired per the recall, i began smelling gas inside and outside of the vehicle.no check engine light has come on but the smell has been getting worse and worse.when the car sits for a long or short period of time it has difficulty starting; also since the ignition switch was replaced an electrical issue began.
Recall !! my car vin # doesn't have any recalls but my car fits the description of the recall fuel leakage around where the hose hooks up and also my fuel gage doesn't work
Fuel smell turned into a significant fuel leak. Only noticed while the vehicle is staionary.
Car splitters when pressing gas. Car won't go but 40 mph while driving and shuts off. Dash shows fuel power reduction message. Car is not safe to drive.
Strong odor of gas while vehicle is running and parked.no visible leak.gm customer service stated it is not covered under recall or special coverage 12191b: special coverage adjustmentfuel odor or spotting ongroundreplace fuel pump module(jul 8, 2015) even though vehicle exhibits symptoms described in the recall/special coverage.gm knows about this problem and will not extend the coverage to other states with known problems.this is a highly unsafe defect.gm must feel the cost of wrongful death lawsuits are more cost effective than doing the right thing and repairing these defects.
I have a very bad gas odor inside and outside of my car. I took the vehicle to a mechanic. He told me that my fuel line had eroded. I have researched this to be a common issue and the 2008 model should have been recalled as well.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. Approximately 15 minutes later, the contact turned off the vehicle and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
My fuel pump was leaking causing severe fuel loss while driving. I understand that there was a campaign (226b) that corrected this defect. The dealer told me my vehicle had the corrected fuel pump. Apparently the corrected fuel pump did not address the issue entirely. I am out $854.16 for something that there is an open campaign against.
This is additional information in regards to my first reported complaint of my fuel lines leaking. Mechanic stated my car was definitely unsafe and surprisingly my car didn't catch fire. Used a full tank of gas just driving 15 miles. Lost thar much fuel due to leak.
I first had noticed my front passenger speaker would cut in and out. It didn't matter if the car was stationary or if i was driving. The following week i was driving through the parking lot of my job and the doors locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves. And now they rarely ever do either when i try and push the lock buttons. So they either have to stay locked or unlocked depending the mood of the car. The following week i had a gas leak and had to have it serviced because that is very dangerous. The mechanic told me that there was a recall on that plastic piece to fuel system but only in southern states and i live in the north. And not to long after that my turn signal switch wouldn't stay on or it wouldn't shut off by it's self. Also dangerous trying to hold switch on while making a turn.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. Whether the vehicle was parked or while driving at unknown speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. Additionally, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 mph, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, exited the vehicle, and noticed fuel leaking. The contact drove home and called his insurance company. The insurance company towed the vehicle to wally edgar chevrolet (3805 s lapeer rd, orion charter township, mi 48360, (248) 494-8698). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 9-562-0828774. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Fuel lines rusted in two and began leaking.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 73,429.
Increasingly the vehicle is not operating properly. The lighting is not consistent and the smallest addition of extra features requiring power (ex: using one or more window controls, heater and or defogger, lighting in dash at full capacity,musical performance, radio and bass, etc) will cause the power of existing devices to flutter or surge for example the headlights will dim out when turning the windows down or the vehicle will begin to vibrate and shake even more almost as though it is overpowering and wanting to shut down or quit. Also the rpms will feel like they are hiccuping or bouncing down and up more than usual and at random times and speeds at times seems like its going to red line even if you take your foot off the gas. This is also a bit of the same type of issue but it is the opposite when you push the gas it hesitates or something like that glitches or jolts and gains power very slowly and has a hard time accelerating and gaining speed (seems gutless?) . And at stop lights and whenever parked its rumbles and shakes all together let alone if you are using the radio or heat etc it's loud enough to have to get the people in vehicle to almost yell when talking over it or ifyou are in a drive through the person can't hear you and either have to stut off the engine or speak to them in person at the next window. Also when you are slowing down to stop it almost seems the engine will be faster than the body or something like that (i know sounds crazy but i don't know how to explain it any other way) . I've come to the conclusion that it will be fuel and or electricity related or both. Its also randomly showing a few different codes and then suddenly they go away all to do with fuel pressure or syster or evap type thing.without clearing them they resolve themselves without any work or anything witch also seems very oddto me. Thankyou in advance for reading.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph, fuel began to leak out from behind the passenger door. The vehicle was taken to ginn chevrolet (8153 access rd, covington, ga 30014, 404-492-5076) where it was diagnosed that the fuel wires had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
Strong smell of fuel in cabin of car and leaking fuel
Gas pump repaired in recall again leaking
Fuel line near rear left (driver side) is leaking where held to vehicle. Noticed smell of fuel 8/16/21 then saw fresh fuel puddle 8/17. This can be inspected if need be it is a fuel leak which is very dangerous to anyone in or near the car. No one has inspected the vehicle no warning lights indicating there a problem
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were fuel fumes inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repair shop for inspection or repair. The contact performed an inspection and was able to find out that the fuel line was cracked. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however no assistance was provided. The vin was unavailable.the failure and current mileages were 61,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated fuel was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The failure mileage was 89,300.
The cabin of the vehicle had the smell of fuel fumes, especially when filling up the vehicle.saw on tv that the cobalt had a fuel system recall and assumed that was the problem.the problem was the fuel tank was cracked at the fill neck.i had to pay to replace the fuel tank ($690), gm paid for the part being recalled.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was parked, a fuel odor was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel linewas fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 89,759.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, there was a fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that wires melted near the electrical fuel pump and the fuel tank had a crack. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Smell gas on left rear side of car after stopping
1/10/15, kept thinking i was smelling gas while driving for several weeks, then on the 10th of january 2015i pulled in and parked car in garage.several hours later, i returned and noted a small puddle by drivers door.i inspected it and smelled it, yes it was gasoline.i started the car to move it back to see how much it leaked, it was then that fuel began runningout everywhere around my shoes, had 1/2 tank. I shut off the car, as it scared me. And low fuel light came on. It still sets i'm my garage now. I noted many!!! complaints about this same problem.i am upset as i was not aware of this and a fire could have occurred with small children in car seats in the back.thanks gm.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary, fuel leaked onto the ground. It was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,888.
There is a very strong odor of gasoline coming from inside and out of my vehicle when parked and engine is off/on and when the vehicle is in motion. The smell has made my children nautious and given us headaches. And after doing some research i'm seeing very similar cases with the cobalts of other years that are being recalled but mine is not. I beleive it is the same issue as the 2009 cobalts aswell as the saturn ions.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking. The smell had become overpowering from inside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to have a routine oil change performed but was denied because of the offensively overpowering odor. The contact was told that the vehicle possible exhibited a crack in the fuel pump. The contact was very concerned that the smell would become permanent. The dealer was notified who stated that before the vehicle could be brought to the dealer for a diagnosis, they would have to first perform further research for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Rusted fuel line leaking gas. Driver side by between doors. I smelled gas when i get in it and start it up. Just started took it to garage they showed me the rusted line and said they need replace. Car has 86,000 miles on it.
A fuel leak.corroded fuel line.03
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.
Fuel line leak- gas odor when driving and park and puddle of gas in drive way coming from left back side in front of the tier. Looks to come from the fuel like leaking. Car has problems starting after sitting for a few minutes without moving.
Strong gasoline odor from vehicle when parked and during operation. Very likely same problem addressed in nhtsa campaign 09v419000. Recommend that recall should include all model years with faulty fuel pump assembly, and should apply nationwide, not just "hot" states.
I noticed a fuel leak near the left side rear wheel well after parking the vehicle. I've read that this is an open investigation due to the fuel lines leaking where the block that holds the fuel lines to the body of the car near the left rear wheel well. I just want to report it so i can add my car to the open investigation going on currently. I will be taking it to a gm dealer to have repaired as it's a safety hazard and could start a fire.
Fuel tank leak after a short driving trip. I saw an nhtsa case or complaint # 12v45900 that others with similar gm vehicles (cobalt, ion, g5) had same problem. When i called a local dealer they said no open recalls. Also contacted chevrolet and they sai no open recalls and said it was a customer repair issue.
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt that we smelled gas fumes coming from back seat and at rear of vehicle, after inspecting vehicle found gas leak from top of gas tank from where the fuel pump goes into the tank, there is recall notices for 06,07,09 and so forth for texas but not for the 2008in texas and i think it should be united states wide as this is could cause a major fire and kill innocent people in all states not just the ones with hot weather, as it is the vehicle is at dealer now for recall on power steering defect and checking on gas leak to see if it is coming from top of gas tank.
Have a leak on my fuel line on the rear passenger side. See many people complain about it..fuel is dripping on the ground.this is a huge fire hazard waiting to happen
My 08 cobalt started smelling like gas and now it is dripping fuel right in front of the left side back tire. The leak is coming from the clip where they hoses connect. I have been doing a lot of searching about the fuel leak in front of the left side rear tire. A lot of others are having the same issue in the same exact spot. I don't understand why it isn't considered a recall if its a safety issue. I have a 6 month old daughter who sits back there and it smells of gas terrible. After reading about what could happen i dont like to even drive it!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, for twenty minutes gas was leaking out of the tank and the fuel meter decreased to empty. However, there were no visual sign of fuel on the ground. Additionally, there was an abnormal odor of gas emerging in and out of the vehicle. The service tire pressure monitor light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the to contact the local dealer as well asthe vehicle was not safe to drive. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,875.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the contact smelled an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed, similar to the failure described in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that gasoline fumes were emitted from the rear seats. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was unknown.
My cobalt has a strong gas odor coming from inside and outside the vehicle at all times. There is an obvious leak at the back of the tank where the filler hose attaches to the tank. A fuel puddle is present when the vehicle is parked.
My vehicle had a strong gasoline smell which persisted although i could find no trace of leakage. When i took it to my independent repair facility i was informed that the pump had a cracked supply port on the fuel pump which was leaking when the current was applied, being that this is my only vehicle, i was compelled to have the repair done at a cost to me of $961.42 which included the replacement of the fuel filter as my mechanic advised me that not replacing the filter would impede the efficiency of the new pump module.the following day, i inquired of chevrolet as to whether this problem was involved in any ongoing recall and was told at that time that it was not.in november, i was notified by mail that this vehicle was now included in a safety recall (12190) [nhtsa# 12v459]following the instructions included in my correspondence, i took the vehicle into a chevrolet dealer (power chevrolet / mesa, az) at which time the module was inspected and found to be acceptable and approved. I submitted my documentation for, and requested a full reimbursement. In early january of this year i received a check in the amount of $700.00. When i contacted chevy as to why i did not receive full reimbursement, i was told that my independent repair facility had "over charged" me for the fuel pump module and, had i taken it to the dealer initially, it is standard procedure to not replace the fuel filter!! in the correspondence i received from chevrolet informing me of this safety recall it is stated in two places that this situation would be rectified "at no cost" to me.after many ambiguous phone calls i was informed that the $700.00 was a "final decision". What can be done to inform other owners of this vehicle that they cannot expect full reimbursement, other than expressing my dissatisfaction on my social network?ref: chevy case#[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Smelled gas while running, driving, & after turned off, has fuel leak. Fuel line eroded where they insulated the metal line!
Fuel leaking from the vehicle, gas leaking out. Many other people this has been happening to with the chevy cobalt and this is a dangerous problem. There should be a recall on this by now.
Last october 2020, when entering the car, i smelled a very strong gasoline odor inside, and then noticed underneath, badly leaky fuel lines toward the left rear wheel well. A large pool of gasoline was also noticed on the pavement. I am including a photo of the corroded fuel line as file attachment.
Bad fuel smell outside and in vehicle, wont startuntil second try.no obvious fuel leak on ground but read there are recalls of other cobalts
Issue #1) fuel leak from top of fuel tank. This creates a strong fuel smell in cabin during any operation, and fuel leaking on driveway after operation. Fumes are strong enough that any open flame in cabin would detonate creating death and/or critical injury. The fuel pump has been replaced once in aug 2017 costing over $600 dollars. Issue #2) both interior front door handles have broken resulting in doors being unable to open doors normally. To open doors, windows must be cranked down opening doors using the outside handle. The failure area is where door latch cable connects to rear of door handles. Both door handles have been replaced, but replaced service handles have sharp edges from plastic flash. Both issues are critical to safe vehicle operation. This could result in death and/or critical injury if either issue fails during any vehicle operation.as a disabled veteran, husband and father, both vehicle issues are dangerous and lack the resources to keep repairing these failures. An investigation, recall and/or replacement is needed asap.
An heavy smell of fuel caused me to take this car to a mechanic who determined that the fuel pump was leaking when the car was running. He replaced the pump and fuel lines. I understand there is a recall on these cars for model year 2007 and 2008. I called gm and was told the recall is vin specific :(this model year should be included in this recall!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed a strong odor of fuel and noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was not working. The dealer (sunrise chevrolet buick gmc, 4605 s houston levee rd, collierville, tn 38017) was contacted and a technician informed the contact the dealer would not be responsible for the repair cost since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 263,000.
Strong odor of fuel coming form the fuel pump / tank area. Some of the various models & years were recalled, but not this car.when the car became hard to start, i replaced the fuel pumpmyself and that solved the problem and the fuel odor went away.we took the car to the chevrolet dealer in december of 2011 to address an unrelated recall.they were made aware of the problem and acknowledged that there was a problem but stated "this car was not covered by a recall".in the lastfew weeks we didn't park the car inside of the garage because we thought it would catch fire.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she smelled fuel inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who informed the contact that the plastic component on the fuel pump had fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa camapign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak from the top filler and onto the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an auto mechanic who replaced the fuel pump unit. The manufacturer was notified who stated that although there was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), the contact's vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The failure mileage was 52,277.
The dash message says power steering. As i was excellerating in the on ramp of the highway, the rpm jumped up to 6,000 all on its own and now it will not shift gears, does not read any mph, and can barely go more than 20mph. This was unexpected and had no warnings prior to. Although it still functions (turns on, runs, has all power available, has reverse) it is ultimately disabled. Also, the fuel lines/ fuel pump failed causing a gas leak, making it a challenge to start the vehicle. I have patched the fuel line as a temporary fix. I have already replaced the lower control arms and the timing chains at my own expense
Strong smell of gasoline.fuel leaking onto the ground. Repair garage stated the problems was cracked port on the fuel pump exactly like existing recall states (gm campaign number 12190).according to gm my vehicle is not part of the recall even though it is the same make, model and year, with the same defect.this recall needs to be expanded to include other vehicles (including my own) that are clearly defective.
Strong smell of fuel coming into the cabin of the car and soon after a fuel leak. This has been a ongoing problem with the cobalts.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the rear doors failed to latch closed.the contact mentioned that if the doors were forced closed, the doors would open independently.this failure has continued to reccured over a period of six months. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was not notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the door locks failed and while entering a residential driveway, a small child passenger was able to open the door while the vehicle was still moving and fall. The child sustained lacerations to the face as a result. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 79,300 and the current mileage was 79,900.
Door doesn't latch when shut. Also, on occasion, neither the inside nor outside door handle will open the latch. If there is a fire, the driver has little chance of escaping the vehicle without injury. Also the door can open while driving and cause life threatening injuries.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 79,400.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the turn signal flasher and the front passenger door latches became inoperable intermittently. Also, the contact mentioned that the tire gauges were misreading the opposite tires and when attempting to turn the steering wheel a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
I drive a 2008 chevy cobalt lt, i have had to take it in twice to get the turn signals to turn themselves off after turning. The most recent incident is my parking brake, the rachet from what i was told broke off, i asked how they said they did not know. I asked how common this happens they said they have never seen it happen before, yet somehow i am responsible for it. I believe it was a manufacturing defect, parking brakes do not just break like that. I drive a manual and my parking brake is kind of imperative to prevent from rolling when it sparked.
I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 mph and only when letting off the gas completely. Then i received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So i took the car to the dealership told them about the noise i was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so i called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, i arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (rpm rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? i feel like i'm being cheated.
Instrument cluster malfunctioning, speedometer and warning indicators flashing, going out, resuming normal operation, then repeating the failure symptoms repeatedly. During failure symptoms the transmission and engine bog down, stall and the power steering assist fails (with engine still running) . Random electrical issues such as the check engine light, car alarm sensor, etc flash on and off then start working again totally normally. Can not get the failure to occur at the dealership or mechanics. Fails several times a week. Fails when driving on street, highway at low speeds, medium speeds or high speeds.
My leg accidentally bumped the keychain 3 3/8 inches long (only one key on it , the ignition key) while i was driving, and the car shut off. I was in a 35 mph area, i shifted it into neutral and was able to steer into a left turn lane, shifted it into park and started it.
The powerstearing message appeared on my dashboard last night while, thankfully i was parked and stationery before i turnedmy car on.i had no mobility with the steering wheel and appeared to be locked up. I turned off the engine and after starting the car a short bit later the car was operational. The car runs fine for now but i fear it will happen again. To add before this happened i just finished driving 500 miles when i parked the car.
Start of the problem the gauges will go eratic, my car chimes a few dings then theft light comes on. I don't have a theft system. Ls model. Also effects the transmission(automatic) cause it will shift hard and jerk the car. The ac also shuts off during this issue, it will blow air but it won't be cold. Seems like the issue always comes back when it's extremely hot outside. This is an on going issue for about 5 years and it comes and goes. Every mechanic i went to their car reader can't read my car. Also it has happened while i was driving and again when i'm parked and just started the car. And i have had all the recalls fixed that were reported.
The contact was owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the button located on the gear shifter housing became completely detached. In addition, the turn signal and windshield wiper mechanism fractured upon engaging. The dealer informed the contact that they would be responsible for fifty percent of the repair expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Electrical/electronics problem. Symptoms: dash warning lights (ie: engine, traction, theft) came on. Digital display warning: low fuel (over 1/2 tank of gas) power steering (which stopped operating) and transmission service (transmission stopped shifting smoothly). Gauges (speed, fuel and tach) operated erratically, not at all or combination of the two conditions. This condition started with a few of the listed symptoms which initially cleared them selves. Later as more showed at same time, i was able to clear them or sometime they cleared themselves .this happened over a years time. When all symptoms showed and would not clear, i tookthe vehicle to trusted mechanic. He could not locate problem but due to outstanding ignition switch recall, suggest that repair may fix the problem. Vehicle was taken to dealership and recall service preformed and no other outstanding recalls were found. Vehicle operated without a problem for almost a month before the listed symptoms reappeared. Was able to clear the fault codes but symptoms returned within the day and won't clear. A check of recalls found that a recall for power steering loss as describedwas issued and done at approx. 49,000 miles. Several electrical system checks were found in maintenance history (done after power steering recall) and preformed before i purchased the vehicle.the issue describe has become worse over time and has effected the safety of not only those operating the vehicle but any one else on the road when this problem manifest itself. Given that the ignition was replaced and the problems persist, i can't believe it was the ignition causing these problems. I will contact gm to see what my options are. Given that gm is paying 900 million to the government in fines, maybe uncle sam could held those of us with gm engineered lemons replace them with something that is safe to drive on the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn while parallel parking. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that first the transmission control module, the traction control, ignition and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was not shifting to first gear and that the speedometer was not functioning as designed. The contact stated that after the tcm was grounded to the chassis, the gear shifter shifted as designed. The contact also stated that shortly after the failure, the power steering became hard to turn. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
My 2008 chevy cobalt began secreting a very strong fuel odor; it didn't matter if it was parked, or driving, the odor has been prominent 24/7. I checked for leaks and found nothing. I recently moved, so i have yet to find a new, trustworthy mechanic, so i've been driving my husbands car due to the fact that i do not feel safe driving the chevy at this point. I had however, been regularly starting the engine once a week, while trying to locate a mechanic, however now. My chevy is completely dead; it wont turn on, nor will the lock system even functionvin number: [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Clutch is losing pressure, can not shift gears to drive the 2008 chevy cobalt ls (manual). Must pump clutch over 200 times to get pressure back. The clutch pressure goes out while driving on street and the highways, making it no way to downshift/ slow down. Could cause injury to all passengers.
My 18-year-old daughter had a defective ignition switch in her vehicle causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into a ditch on today 11/29/2018 we check the recall list before we purchased her vehicle and it was listed as safe.
The vehicle's rpms and engine will surge making it difficult to control the speed of the vehicle.
When driving at a constant rate, with constant accelerator pressure, between approximately 25 to 50 mph, the rpms jump/fluctuate causing the car to lurch and hesitate. This can be a safety hazard, particularly in icy conditions. The only way to avoid the hesitation is to actively accelerate or decelerate. There are numerous owners that have posted an identical issue on message boards and have stated that their vehicles had similar issues that were remedied by similar repair processes and that chevrolet has altered the process used to make replacement parts as the initial parts were defective. In addition to being a safety hazard, it is also an excessive and costly burden on vehicle owners. My vehicle has only 40,000 miles on it and has been doing this since under 35,000 miles. It cannot be documented without a video. The rpms jumping is a constant and unrelenting issue when driving at a constant rate of speed between approximately 25-50 mph.
No forward drive,high or low gear,but reverse was working. Driving at 45 mph forward gear just went out and i had to turn into a buisness. Would not move in forward, but would go in reverse. Had car towed to home.
I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and car starts cranking. Goes super slow . I'm scared ita going to explode. I can't drive on freeway . And now besides the lock on screen coming on my engine light stays on now . Not sure what to do with it. Car shops can't help. When i 1st had the issue i called the dealer because they fixed the recall and they said nothing could be done because they had already fixed the recall
I've given this car regularly by the book maintenance and now i'm being told the transmission is bad and needs replacing. There are no repair mechanics that want to replace it either. They all state it is too complicated to get too. They tell me its cheaper to buy a new car. With the amount of car i've given this car, there should be no reason the transmission should go bad. Anything small with it should be easy to repair. It is as if the engineers set the consumer up to fail. I have a great car that is only an 08 with a nice body, starts instantly, and no one will touch the transmission! when i start off with this vehicle and i slowly start to take off from 0-20 it takes it a strange amount of time to get to 20mph than its fine. It also happens at stop signs and some lights. Occasionally, if i turn off the car and restart it its fine. I was forced to purchase a second vehicle and dealers would not even accept it as a trade in when i tried to get a new car. Like i said, body wise she is in great condition. What is going on with this transmission is outrageous.
Car rolled down slight hill after turning off and exiting vehicle, transmission shifter appeared to be in park but obviously not as car rolled after leaving alone on slight slope.after accident, i placed key in ignition, started car but will not back up or change position of gear from neutral or drive.will not go back into park. Key will not come out of ignition now.bumper and radiator are damaged after crash.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated, the power steering failed, and the transmission shifted abnormally. The security system warning indicator illuminated. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated all codes read,a loss of communication. Updated 06/28/16.
While driving all the light on instrument panel will all light up then the transmission will shift hard. The car will not crank at times and when this happens its a guarantee the transmission will shift hard. The evap sensor is faulting because when i put fuel in the vehicle seems like it does not want to crank. The evap problem does not seem to be related to a possible computer malfunction. We have had the fuel pump replaced by a local licensed mechanic.
I was driving to work like normal on a street that goes 30 miles per hour and my door locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves and the electricity was going on and off in the vehicle when i regained control of my vehicle the power steering showed up on my information dashbroad also the speedometer was dead it was no longer working it also became more difficult to handle the vehicle i took it to my mechanic and he said there has to be a recall as the car only has about 50,000miles it i checked the website nhsta using my vin number and it says there is no recall so checked the recalls for all chevy cobalt 2008 and all of the had the recall for the electrical and power steering so i called my local chevy dealer and explained everything and then they asked for my vin so i give it to them and they say there is no recall on this particular chevy cobalt and the they can't help me.
Transmission module failure leads to temporary power steering failure.while driving my 2008 chevy cobalt, the instrument cluster started malfunctioning. The speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge all started bouncing around erratically.the driver information center started flashing "power steering".this all took place while i was driving the car on the freeway ay about 60 mph. As i was trying to pull to the breakdown lane the power steering failed. I thought the power steering pump went out. After getting the car to the side of the road and turning it off i called my mechanic. He told me he heard of this before and told me to restart the car. I did and everything was back to normal. I drove straight to his shop where he plugged in his diagnostic check computer. He told me the problem was with the transmission module and is a well know problem with the chevy cobalt. I have since googled it and found many cobalt owners are experiencing the same problem. I spoke to chevrolet customer service and was told that because my car has 125,000 miles it is out of warranty and not covered. I don't care so much about that as the potential safety hazard. If the power steering fails while on the road again it could lead to an accident. It has happened twice since and i have managed to pull over before the steering shut down. Is this an issue you could look into on these cars?
Problem started speed at 55 noise on right front then hard vibration when youapply brakes it is worse .now at 45 it does this not all the time about once a week and after 5 miles or more it will finally quithave had wheels rebalanced to make sure that not the problem and have changed tires still no difference.they did tell me seepage around struts but not bad.told me to take to dealer as still under warranty. Took to chevy dealer it drove ok for them and they had me drive it to explain my prob they put on a lift and they see nothing seepage around struts no big deal unless dripping. They said unless it had vibration when they drove or i knew what the problem was couldn't help menothing done to correct problem .dealer told me next time it happened to bring it in and there would be no charge. That was a joke. When it happens may not be close enough to a dealer unless i pay a tow person to take it there.this has been going on for abt 3 months.
I was driving down the road about to get on the freeway and "power steering" showed up on my cars message center. If, while driving, i put the car in neutral, turn it off and back on, the power steering works again, but only for a few seconds, usually long enough to do a turn. There have been numerous times that i have almost hit another car because i lost my power steering right before a turn.
Went to start 2008 chevy cobalt with just over 8000miles.when inserted key into ignition key got stuck and would not release/turn to start vehicle.car would not even shift out of park.
A 2008 chevy cobalt was driven about 10 miles, parked, shut off, the key removed & locked with remote. A few hours later the car was unlocked with remote, the key was inserted in the ignition but it would not turn nor could the gear shifter be moved out of park.the car was started using the remote but shut off after the 10 minute time-out. Tried to call on-star but noticed the green light was not illuminated and would not work. Had to use home phone to contact them. Car was towed to dealer the next day. Dealer diagnosed that the ignition switch was defective and replaced it. Dealer would not repair it w/o cost even though there appears to be a service bulletin for this problem. Car had about 37,000 miles however problems with the ignition not turning on the first attempt were noticed on many occasions prior to failure.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to shake uncontrollable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the struts, control arm, bushings axle, cv joints, sway bar bushings, brake pads, and the rotors but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that because the contact purchased the vehicle used, they could not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 69,700. ...updated 01/31/12the axle seal was replaced, due to the vehicle leaking transmission fluid. There was a noise coming from the steering shaft. Updated 02/03/12
I purchased a brand new 2008 cobalt sport and from the first few weeks that i got it , to this day, i found that sometimes when going into third or fourth gear w/clutch fully engaged there is a vibration and noticeable grinding while engaging into gear, it is also very difficult to get into 2nd gear in very cold weather.
Purchased cobalt "revolution" with manual transmission in feb 2009.always got some minor grinding when shifting into 4th gear.waited during break-in period but only got worse.around 15,000 miles took to dealer, he couldn't duplicate the problem.the grinding got worse and extended to 3rd gear too.at approx 30,000 miles it was almost constant.dealer replaced the 3rd and 4th syncro gears.problem recurred almost immediately in 3rd only.shifter failed and had to be towed at approx. 50,000 miles.dealer again rebuilt transmission and replaced a shifter linkage pin.problem recurred almost immediately in 3rd only.shifter again failed and had to be towed to dealer.dealer waiting for backordered cable for shifter and then will "try" to fix grinding.dealer says cable is not part of power train warranty!
4th gear synchro not fully functional(manual transmission)....average of 10% of the time when attempting to select 4th gear w/cluth fully engaged grinding noise & vibration occurs...does go into gear, but grinds...dealer told me that chevy told them that no damage will be caused by problem, and to continue to drive with defective part...new part for 08 in tranny vs 05-07 tranny.
On the cobalt coupe there is a seat belt guide attached to the front seat headrest assemblies. For a taller driver that sits with the driver's seat in a rearward position, when leaning forward the seat belt can become pinched between the guide's opening due to the slot being along the horizontal (side) edge of the guide. When leaning forward this causes the belt to get caught, then if the driver leans back into the seat there are multiple inches of slack in the upper seat belt and it will not properly restrain the driver. The driver needs to constantly manually free and re-seat the belt inside the guide loop or leave it outside the guide.
The speakers no longer work in front vehicle, cannot hear any warnings such as low fuel, no seat belts, low oil etc. This could be potentially dangerous if warnings cannot be heard.read that others have experienced this as well. Also,seat belt clip button has broken off, can still use seat belt but the clip slides to floor when not used.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front driver side tire went flat and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped twice and crashed into a ditch. During the crash, the driver side seat belt did not secure the contact nor did the air bags deploy. The contact suffered two broken ribs and a broken pelvis. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Seat belt on passenger side continuously got jammed while seatbelt was on. Couldn't get out of seatbelt, had to cut seatbelt off.
Sensor in passenger seat malfunction and pretensioner on passengers side failure deactivated passengers side airbag system
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning or an impact. The contact pulled over into a parking lot. In addition, the bracket that held the seat belt came off the seat and struck the contact's hand. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to jerry's chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where it was determined that the vehicle performed as designed and the repairs had to be paid by the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the front driver and the passenger side seatbelts failed to retract intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was unknown.
The right rear seat belt will not realease to allow anyone to sit within the vehicle and buckle up. I brought this along to the attention of my service provider and was advised that this is accessory equipment and that i would be charged for the repair of this equipment along with a trouble shooting charge as to why it would not release. The tire pressure monitoring system has failed, thereby causing light to display on the dash. I have taken this back to the dealership for a third time and now a part has been ordered to replace the defective monitor and i'm being billed for this as well. I have been provided with a loaner, since the part was going to take overnight to arrive and the dealer's loaner has the same issue. I have obtaind the vin for this vehicle of needed, but would like to know if either of these have been reported and the circumstances around the actual replacement costs.
On 9/24/2012 at around 5 pm my wife and daughter were at the navarro county college to see a teacher, my daughter who had just had major surgery got locked into the front passenger side seat belt. After 10 minutes and 2 security guards and 2 nice gentlemen tried all they could they could not get my daughter seatbelt to come unbuckled so they had to cut her out of the seat belt.this is a serious incident that needs to be addressed , when i called the local dealer in ennis he said oh its no big deal !he wasn't the one who just had surgery on her arm and was stuck in a seatbelt.i want someone to call me back on this!i think chevy should let people know this can happen at any time.i also think chevy should pay for the repairs.
At approximately 90,000 miles, my 2008 chevy cobalt lt sedan intermittently displayed a "service airbag" indicator on the dashboard. The indicator would appear with and without a passenger in the front seat. I took the vehicle into a chevy dealer on 07-22-2016 for a diagnosis. The dealer found history code b0081 and code 23. They stated the front passenger seat belt retractor was not working properly and causing the "service airbag" indicator. They stated the seat belt my not engage in the event of an accident. After researching online, i found service bulletin #270624, action # 10032334 describing the exact symptoms and error codes that my vehicle had. I advised the dealership of the service bulletin, they stated that since it was not a recall, the cost to replace the seat belt retractor was not covered by chevy. I had the retractor repaired on 08-09-2016. I feel that since this is a known issue and could cause severe injury or death, chevy should make this a recall and repair all affected vehicles.
"service seatbelt" warning displayed on dash.dealer diagnosed the passenger side seatbelt retractor was defective.dealer wants $500 for the repair.i found many complaints online with the same problem.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was noticed that the front driver's side seat belt had unraveled and the buckle was secured by only a quarter of material. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 71,000.
One morning when i started my 2008 chevrolet cobalt with the 2lt trim package, the airbag readiness light came on and stayed on the whole time i was driving, and at the same time the passenger airbag status indicator off symbol was lit. The car had never been involved in an accident and the approximate millage on my car at this time was 50,577. There was a person setting in the passenger seat that weighed approximately 140 pounds, so the airbag should have been on.ever since that day, every time i start my car the airbag readiness light and the passenger airbag off lite come on and stays on. I checked the connectors under the passenger seat and all were connected.i took my car, paid out of pocket to have diagnostic testing to get the error codes for this but no codes were shown. Recently i took it to the dealership for the ignition switch safety recall repaired. After reading chevrolet cobalt technical service bulletins about airbags, numerous complaints from other cobalt owners about this exact problem, recalls that had the term airbags mentioned, i decided to tell my concern to the service employees and was told this wasn't covered, that i could pay for them to do testing on it. Seeing as i had already paid for the exact same testing before with no results as to what was wrong, i declined to have it done again. I contacted chevroletby email concerning this. They emailed me back asking for additional information. I replyed with that information and have never heard anything back from them. What do those of us who have safety concerns associated with the airbags need to do to get chevrolet to acknoweledge that this is a problem that needs their attention seeing as this is a common problem with the cobalts? seeing as chevrolet has put out technical service bulletins concerning this exact problem proves they are aware of it but have yet to do anything about it.
I have a serves airbag light on it comes and goes as i drive doesn't seem to matter highway or in city. Even if i have a passenger in the front seat. From my research it's a know issue with chevy cobalt for the sensor in the seat or the seat belt wiring harness to short out i don't know why it hasn't been recalled yet my car has 89.000 miles on it but some people have had it go bad as soon as 35.000 now this is an safety issue that gm refuses to address i haven't seen my mechanic yet but i'm sure its going to be the seat belt harness that needs replacing the dealers wants 500.00 or more to fix the issue that should of been recalled
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated and the coolant levels malfunctioned for over a week.the dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced.the coolant failure was not diagnosed.the manufacturer was not notified.the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
My front driver seat is hard to buckle and very hard to release. My repair airbag light came on while driving, and i took my car to the dealership. I was told the seat belt retractor was bad, and the cost to repair would be $648.00. I have read numerous complaints about the problems with the drivers side belt and the problem of the retractor going bad.with the number of complaints gm must know the problem with the seat belt system.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was at a service center, the steering wheel failed to turn and seized. The power steering and service air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and passenger seat module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While drivingapproximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck when depressed. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. In order to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal and the emergency brake needed to be engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,025.
When using brakes on ice roads the back brakes come on first,,and you spin in a circle..not good!!!!!!the radio goes off and on when it wants..this happens all the time!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph and attempting o decelerate, the brake failed to engage and the contact proceeded to crash into a stop sign. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop for further investigation of the failure. The vin was not available.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated violently. In addition, the contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal in order to increase in speed. In addition, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 1/12/16
I was at work and parked my car like normal, someone came and asked me if that was my car that was parked crazy.i looked out and it was.my car rolled out of the parking spot with the e-brake on.another time i started it to warm it up in the morning, i came back out, it rolled out of my spot and hit the curb.i looked to see if there was a recall, but there is not.i did find many other people with the same issues!!!
I was just going through a green light and just as i started to hit the brake's i n my car i did not stop at all ams i was in so much shock trying to brake that i could not swerve fast enough to miss the car in front of mr and rear ended her blue kia at 30 mph and now my cars front end is smashed i just replaces my brakes last month with my graduation money because ever since i bought the car my brakes howl all the time and i still didn't ix the problem now i have to come up with extra insurance money and fix my car even though it was a malfunction on my car..
"service esc" dash warning came on.both "traction control and esc" dash lights were lit.
Wheels- the control arm bushings wear tremendously and rattle making the steering wheel shake uncontrollably.steering- the steering wheel has a ton of "play" before it engages in a turn.brakes- the rear drums and shoes wear excessively fast causing severe deterioration and grinding.
While driving in the left lane on a multiple lane interstate highway the driver on my right changed lanes into my lane.on my left was a concrete barrier without enough room for me to avoid the other driver.i aggressively applied the brakes to try and avoid the other vehicle.even though my vehicle has abs (anti-lock brakes), the left front brake locked up and pulled me into the concrete barrier.at no time in the life of my car have i gotten any indication that the abs system wasn't working properly.in this situation i would have been much better off not having abs than having the system only to have it malfunction on just one wheel.
My most important issue with my 2008 cobalt lt is that my engine is gone which i think is horrible and i purchased this car brand new i have been the only owner and have taking very good care of my vehicle, i will never buya gm product again, through reading all the complaints i cant believe this vehicle hasn't been recalled my car started shaking really bad, and making a loud ticking noise, it was very hard to stop and also steer my vehicle i could have been in a very fatal crash or anything! my car also has the same issue about the speakers they go in and out and work when they want to. But my main issue is my engine in which my car i is longer under warranty and the dealership said it is nothing they can do for me, which i believe is totally absurd considering im still making payments on a vehicle that doesn't work, and is only 5 years old, so basically that means to me they will cover your car for 5 years or 100,000 miles then your just on your own which is horrible, to invest and buy a vehicle brand new and it just breaks down in this magnitude! i am very upset and disappointed that they aren't willing to help, so i will be suing them!
Electrical dash panel gauges bounce. Power steering comes and goes. Engine cuts out & idols oddly, ever since i bought the vehicle i have problems with the power steering and electronic dash cluster.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while her son was driving and his cousin in the passenger side seat at 78 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that while her son was driving the vehicle caught on fire, lost control of the vehicle, hit a fire hydrant and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. It was unknown the origin of the fire. The driver was injured which resulted with laceration on the anterior right side, there were bilateral wrist fracture, fracture to the right femur and left knee. There was an aortic laceration and multiple bilateral lung lacerations and cardiac contusions, autopsy also reveled first to forth degree firms burns with charring on approximately 70% of the body surface area, there were thermal fractures to the skull and both the hands. The driver was reported dead at the scene and the front passenger sustained a head injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Since the car was purchased new, it has made occasional grinding noises from the rear brakes. The rear brakes have worn out so quick that this is the second time they are being replaced (three sets of rear brakes in under 50,000 miles). The replacements have not been covered under warranty because they are a "wear" item. This vehicle is the four-door "sport" model with the rear disc brakes and manual transmission. The problem is that the brakes wear very quick and the parking brake will no longer hold the vehicle on an incline. The emergency brake was adjusted by the dealership twice and they said there is nothing wrong with it, but i figured out what the problem is. The springs on the rear calipers that release the pads when the parking brake is disengaged are not strong enough to release the pads. Even when the parking brake is fully disengaged, the rear pads are clamped down on the rotors causing heat, premature wear, and more rolling resistance, leading to decreased parking brake function.
I was driving on the everett turnpike in nh. There was a soccer net in the middle of the highway. The cars in front of me had stopped and i tried to stop, but because my power steering was out along with my anti-lock brakes. I couldn't stop. I hit the car in front of me and my airbags didn't deploy. Luckily the only damage done was psychological. If i were an inexperienced driver than i would have died.. I have already had my power steering fixed once and now it has been recalled again. The car as a whole should be recalled. I don't feel safe driving it after they fix a problem that has already happened twice.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the speedometer, fuel gauge, and tachometer needles moved back and forth and displayed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy did not resolve the issue. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I was driving on the freeway when i changed lanes and lost control of my vehicle. My anti-lock braking system did not work as it was supposed to; my traction control did not work as it was suppose to, which resulted in me losing control of my vehicle and hitting another vehicle.a month earlier, i took my vehicle to rancho motor company to have a recall part on my vehicle fixed. They noticed that my abs and traction control lights were on. They ran a diagnostics test on the vehicle. When ipicked up my vehicle, they informed me there was nothing physically wrong with my vehicles abs and traction control systems but the software was outdated and needed to be updated.
2008 chevy cobalt, i bought it brand new in jan. 2008! i have had nothing but problems with the passengers side front end and front brakes. In the beginning, the car was under warranty, now it is not, but the problems keep happening and i have had it back in for service many, many times! always for the same issues, front end and brakes! you will see when you pull the service reports! i contacted gm and i had a wonderful lady working with me and she said she was putting someone on my acct, a guy called me said they accepted my acct, now today he called and said they were not able to do the buy back program with the car and just to keep servicing the car! im telling you they service it and then in a matter of a short period, its back in the service dept. The car should in no way shape or form, have all these issues and for gods sake front end or brakes, its still fairly new! i pray nothing seriously happens to me or anyone riding in this car due to something being broke or breaking! the service dept where i bought the car says they fix it, but shortly there after its back! now, they treat me like i don't know what im talking about and i am furious! please check out the service reports and you tell me! i believe this is a defective car! there also has been others who have had issues with the front ends and brakes with these cars even the owner of the dealer i bought it at admitted that! there are several bulletins out on it also, i know for a fact! i am one very dissatisfied customer!!! right as i speak, when you are driving 40+ mph the steering wheel shakes and you can feel it in your seat and on the floor board..is this normal? it also wants to sway to the left or the right...ya just never know! the brakes have this horrible grinding loud sound as you brake, it is sometimes, not always! i will put down the first incident date because too many to list! there were other issues with this car as you will see in reports!
I own a 2008 chevrolet cobalt lt sedan, been having several problems relating to the braking system in the car. There is a strong pulsation from the brakes, squealing, and the brakes lock up and pull to the left easily. While braking on the highway the brakes locked up and the car went into a skid, gm can not find anything wrong with the car after 6 repair attempts and therefore can't fix it. I was recently told by dealer, i would just have to live with it. This is a safety problem with the vehicle and im not "just living with it" after doing my research online i am finding people with the same complaints regarding there cobalts in fact 2 people i know have the same problem with there's....please contact for more information.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to corrosion of the hydraulic brake lines causing fluid loss and impairment of full system braking.the consumer stated an investigation showed the problem was due to a manufacturing defect.
The rear brakes clunked and squeaked.took it to the chevy dealership in november 2011.they replaced the pads and turned the rotors.since the car was two months out of warranty the charge was 307.40.within 30 days the brakes started making the noise again but not as often or as loud.the sound has gotten progressively worse and more often.instead of a squeak there is now an extremely loud grinding noise when stopping, particularly when there is moisture present.the brake pads still have plenty of material on them and the rotors are smooth.the noise is deafening in parking garages and can easily be heard 1/8th of a mile away.stopping distance has increased and the vehicle does not feel safe.
When driving the traction control and abs warning come on together and it makes the car shake during braking.
Unable to maintain control of steering, speed control or braking.same problem again today 11/22/2011 while stopping at stop sign under 10 mph.
Unable to maintain control of steering, wheel control or braking.
The car ate the rear brake pads and rotors in less than 16,000 miles which is odd!
I own a 2008 chevrolet cobalt lt sedan, been having several problems relating to the braking system in the car. There is a strong pulsation from the brakes.was told this was normal, but not quite sure since other cobalt owners are experiencing the same.have not been to gm to have it checked, but was told over the phone that was normal.
Whenever my rear disc brakes get wet and then dry off - they make a very load squealing noise.i have to make sure i back out of my garage without braking. I am afraid the noise will wake my daughter because her bedroom is above the garage.i have had it in to the chevy dealer to check it out and they tell me the brakes are fine. Also, they know this model car does have this problem.ifgm knows about this why do they not remedy it.once i drive it a few miles it seems to go away.but once the rear brakes get wet again i guarantee the squeal will be back.
After 12,000 miles had to get new brake pads and rotors do to loud squealing. Have since been replaced two more times for the same thing.
My 2008 chevy cobalt came without abs braking system.this winter when i tried braking (even at low speeds) the rear of the car lost control and attempts to spin the car out of control.after three trips to the dealer, gm was called by the dealer.they were told that gm was aware of the problem because of the light back end of the car and there was no fix.this is a very dangerous car.i no longer drive it.i had several near incidents on snow because of this design problem.
Left front brake grabs and won't let go, causes pull to left..replaced brake hose, and caliper, still does it, believe it will kill my family yet..it does it for few miles, quits, then repeats at any given time..
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to corrosion of the hydraulic brake lines causing fluid loss and impairment of full system braking.the consumer stated an investigation showed the problem was due to a manufacturing defect.
My son was taking me to work on may 25th 2010 in our 2008 chevy cobalt. On the return home the steering wheel locked it would not move. In which caused us to run off the road into a ditch and turned on its side. Also none of the 6 air bags deployed..we did not know of a recall on the power a steering until almost 2 weeks later. The car was a total loss. Our 2 insurances companies paid the car off. The insurance company took the car so we do not have the defective part. We contacted general motors and they will not take responsibility for not sending us the recall. If we would of received the recall the wreck would not had happened it would of been fixed and our sons would not had gotten hurt.. Consequences 2 hurt no vehicle gap paid car off.
I had recalls fixed in 2015. And then suddenly power steering turns on and off. Never before they touched it was there an issue. It happens here and there and stops. This year is happening every day and won't go away. My power steering turns off in middle of driving. Dash board lights go off and car starts cranking. Goes super slow . I'm scared ita going to explode. I can't drive on freeway . And now besides the lock on screen coming on my engine light stays on now . Not sure what to do with it. Car shops can't help. When i 1st had the issue i called the dealer because they fixed the recall and they said nothing could be done because they had already fixed the recall
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic sign, the vehicle failed to turn and the steering wheel continue to spin uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who verified that the steering failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt lt. While driving approximately 15 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off and then restarted. The failure would occur every three minutes when the vehicle was in operation and would function correctly after the engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the power steering failure. The contact was no longer driving the vehicle due to the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 46,500.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and seized while turning. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000.
I have a 2008 chevrolet cobalt that i purchased in january of 2008 with about 64,000 miles on it. Recently i had an incident that kept repeating itself in the same day where my wheel would lock and i could no longer steer. This problem i have never had and recently there have been other complaints of friends of mines who have the same problem. I'm just making this issue known and making someone aware of it, because it could get serious.
I was driving home from gas station/ city rd and my keys came out of my ignition and i felt them hit my knee while driving! i slowly put them back in, then i turned down an ally after i had my key back in and got back home to park it. It's been parked since june 13th 2020. Because i know that can make my steering wheel lock up! i drive out of town a lot. And my 4 year old daughter is always with me!! so i'm not taking the chance of me driving 70mph and my steering wheel locking up!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the vehicle stalled without warning occasionally. While driving various speeds, the steering failed. The failures were intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the details could not be provided. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering) and 14e021000 (electrical system), but the remedies failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled and the power steering seized after the repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200.
I got a broken i shaft after multiple time goin to dealer an telling me i was a women and did not know what i was talking about.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 10 mph, the contact noticed a chiming sound inside of the vehicle and thenthe power steering light illuminated on the dashboard.a few minutes after the warning light illuminated, the steering wheel became difficult to turn; however, after restarting the vehicle she noticed that the power steering had begun to operate normally. The failure has occurred on 7 occasions. The failure mileage was 54000 and the current mileage was 55000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel locked and the driver was unable to turn the wheel.as a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy.the driver and a passenger were reported injured and a police report was filed.the vehicle was towed to a lot and was not examined for the cause of failure.the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system).the failure and current mileages were 55,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the power steering failed and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and stopped. Upon restart, the vehicle continued to drive as normal. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and began vibrating abnormally. The contact shut off the vehicle momentarily and when restarted, the steering resumed normal operation. The failure was experienced numerous times yet the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 44,000.
I bought a 2008 chevrolet cobalt for my sixteen year old daughter in 2012. She complained of the car losing power steering on occasion , but i did not know to what extent until i drove the car. The gauges would suddenly start fluctuating and the can would lose all power steering and the transmission acted as if it didn't want to shift. I took car to chevy dealership in morehead city n.c. And they kept the car for two weeks because they could not reproduce symptoms. I was charged for inspecting car, but car was not fixed. I contacted chevys maini headquarters and explained the situation. I informed represent i've that i did not feel safe with my daughter driving the car.she advised me not to drive the car. Problem is is that i still am making paymentsand insurance on vehicle my daughter ended up buying another car since then , do to this safety issue. I now have car, which i have had to drive for the last month and it is doing the same thing, yet more frequently. I again took carto dealership and he quickly diagnosed the car with having a bad battery. $200 later, i am now hopeful the car is finally fixed after years of dealing with it. No , i was wrong again. I am complete dissappointed in chevy for making such a worthless piece of junk and then not having the integrity to owe up to it's fault in developing a substaindured product.in the process of trying to find a solution or repair for this, i have come across hundreds if not thousands of complaints about the same issue. Is someone going to have to be killed before chevy owns up to its mistake and make it right for consumers. I am in the market for a new car, but after this experience i will not be buying a chevy product. I truly hope that the issue at hand will bring attention to the defects chevy is allowing. This is not just a car problem, this is peoples lives we are talking about.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. The contact indicated that after shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the defect was corrected. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevy cobalt. While driving 30 mph the contact merged to the right lane and the power steering malfunctioned almost causing the vehicle to crash. He turned the vehicle off and after restarting it he was able to continue driving normally. Two weeks later, the power steering failure recurred. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The vin was not available. The current mileage was 23,000 and the failure mileage was 22,500.
My power steering without warning goes out on my 2008 cheverolet cobalt and i only have 45,000 miles on it. There is no recall to fix the problem and warranty does not cover this.
I was on my way home in my 2008 chevy cobalt when the power steering failed.the warning chime came on and the message read on the dash "power steering" luckily where i live the roads are fairly straight and traffic wasn't heavy.i made it home and parked and then contacted the dealer asking why a car i had found to be under recall online since march 2010 had been into the dealer several times and not had the problem fixed.i happened only an hour ago and so i haven't driven it since but i'm not taking any chances with it.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering became extremely difficult to steer. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and refused to provide any assistance since the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.
My 18-year-old daughter had a defective ignition switch in her vehicle causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into a ditch on today 11/29/2018 we check the recall list before we purchased her vehicle and it was listed as safe.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at low speeds, the steering wheel tightened up when turning and made an abnormal popping noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and excessive force on the steering wheel was required. The contact stated that when making a left or right turn, there was abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a electric power steering motor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
The steering locked and hit a tree.the passenger side air bag did not deploy.passenger died.driver was air lifted.
I was driving about 45 mph and suddenly the it was hard to steer and the words power steering popped up on my dash. There was lots of traffic. It was almost impossible for me to turn left and right. I turned the car off once i got home for about twenty minutes and i started it up and took it around the block, not even one minute of starting it power steering flashed on my dash. I have had 2 other electrical problems with this car this will be my 3rd time taking it into the dealer for something electrical. My warranty ended at 30,000 it currently had 30,060.
Vehicle makes rattle noise in front going about 5 miles an hour something in the steering wheel
The contact's daughter owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact also stated that the speedometer and rpms increased and moved erratically. All of the instrument panel warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ed martin buick gmc (9896 n michigan rd, carmel, in 46032, (317) 872-9896) on several occasions, but no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called ed martin nissan at (317) 359-9231 (802 shadeland ave, indianapolis, in 46219) where the vehicle was purchased. The dealer advised the contact to call ed martin buick gmc where the vehicle was previously repaired. The dealer performed a steering repair, but the contact could not confirm exactly what was repaired on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-2091634468. The failure mileage was 88,792.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred nine times while the contact was driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) that could have been related to the failure but he was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,900.
Vehicle was in motion in traffic on city street, power steering failed and power steering message appeared on dash80 year old almost lost complete control of vehicle and collision narrowly avoided
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. When turning the steering wheel, the traction control warning light illuminated and the contact lost control of the vehicle. In addition, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the wheels. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 01/23/15*lj updated 06/9/2015
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 50 mph, the contact stated that the power steering had suddenly stopped functioning, causing the contact to crash into a nearby tree. The contact was not injured during the crash and a police report was filed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and no repairs had been performed. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 71,000.
I was driving down a side street go to get something to eat. I missed my turn so i put my cobalt in reverse and backed up a few feet. I turned right into the parking lot and my car started dinging and displaying "power steering". It was hard as '!@#$% to turn into a parking space.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when at a parking lot, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted and was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number:10v073000(steering). The failure mileage was unknown.
Electrical dash panel gauges bounce. Power steering comes and goes. Engine cuts out & idols oddly, ever since i bought the vehicle i have problems with the power steering and electronic dash cluster.
At approximately 7:55 a.m. On monday, april 16th, i was driving south on state route 605 to work (center village/new albany ohio area). Going on a straight road, and at 50 mph, i felt the steering wheel become a little spongy as i was driving when i was making a small correction in the steering wheel to ensure i was properly in my lane. When i moved the steering wheel to right a fraction, the car drifted to the right as it should. However, upon making a correction to the left the car's steering wheel became impossible to turn. Because of this the car veered right striking a mailbox and crashing into some trees. The car is severely damaged and the insurance company is looking at it today. I had the electrical steering box replaced last year. The driver side airbag went off as it should but the car ended up on its side.
Ignition 2008 chevrolet cobalt.december 21,2008 changed my life forever. Driver was killed in a one car crash, where her and her car were thru to the street below on 6-35 and high dr. The car went airborne she was thrown out the car but was saved enough to be transported to the hospital where she later died. The car was not so lucky it landed and rolled to a stop at the bottom of the bridge, in which the car was scatter in many pieces. There was physical not much left of the car. The car would have been going the speed limit it would have by passed the opening and landed on the other side but because it was slow going it resulted in her death. There was a reenactment done but the finding were in conclusive on how she died. She lost control after getting on the highway. I checked for recall on her 2008 cobalt and there were none at the time of her death. Her older sister want to know if this could have been a result of the power steering problem. I started looking for recall right after her death and did not find any and did not know what to do but now this national recalls for the toyota then the voluntary recall done with gm recently opened our eyes that this young woman death could be the result of faulty car. Please let me know what is need to be done to file this complaint. We have suffered a great loss. She was a good drive and the conclusion that has been made has been none. We just don't know what happened.this was report several time back in 3/ 2010and 6/10 as complaint with the steering .... I have contact gm as of recently because recalls and her call was one of the parts that was in that recent ignition issues. There were not skid mark with the reenactment done there was no reason why her call did not show brake or skids. I believe this to be part of the recall cover up my gm!!!!!
Steering gets stiff on and off afraid it's going to lock up and get into accident just purchased from local used car dealer in townmiddecember 2020 for a christmas gift for granddaughters 1st carwithin first 50 miles tcm failed couldnt shift past second gear power steering light came on grounded wire and helped with transmissionnow power steering problem hard steering on and off trying learn how to parallel park for her drivers test
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph and attempting to brake, the steering wheel became extremely loose and shook independently. The contact heard a sound of plastic breaking coming from the dashboard. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact replaced the axle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front struts, front mounts, rear shocks, and rear springs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired at the dealer, but the contact replaced the front shocks himself. The failure recurred. The contact spoke to the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist because the contact refused the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the stub axle was the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,507.
I purchased a 2008 chevrolet cobalt for my son to drive.he was practicing parking maneuvers in my driveway when he complained the steering was getting harder to turn.i check the steering and the power steering had failed.i assumed it was because the power steering pump had become hot but it should not fail under those conditions.i seen in the news of the complaints of power steering problems and that is the same problem i have.the dealer i spoke with said they could not do anything about it unless the power steering fails again.i told them am i supposed to wait for the power steering to fail when my kids are new drivers?they said yes.
On two seperate accounts, as i made a right turn at a stop light, the steering locked mid turn causing me to proceed into on coming traffic. This cobalt has already had a recall on the power steering assist in 2010. I have had the chevrolet dealer ship run a diagnostics on the car and they have confirmed 3 things. The issue is with the power steering assist, the problem is getting worse as the car is driven more and is unsafe to drive, and also that this is not wear and tear and that there is nothing preventative that could have been done to prevent this other than replacing the steering gear box entirely. Gm has refused to acknowledge this issue we are having and claims that we are responsible for this fix entirely because the factory warranty has expired. I have asked them to consider the safety of my family and help me fix this issue and they have not changed their position. This car has had 4-5 recalls in the last 5 years and there is already documented problems with the power steering of this car.
While driving aprox 40 mph on a city streetthe dic states i'm low on fuel (i had 3/4 of a tank) power steering low and the car would jerk when i gave it gas i was able to get it home and when i tried to restart the car it was very difficult to steer. I bought the car used and was never told of these recalls when i called the dealership they told me the power steering motor had been replaced in 2010 and i was to pay for it to get it fixed. Its a very sad thing today that no one wants to really stand behind their products, so now at 70yrs old, on a very tight fixed income i will have to come up with maybe a cost of $2000 tofix this problem
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer. The vehicle was repaired less than year ago under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000. ...updated 06/30/16
Transmission module failure leads to temporary power steering failure.while driving my 2008 chevy cobalt, the instrument cluster started malfunctioning. The speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge all started bouncing around erratically.the driver information center started flashing "power steering".this all took place while i was driving the car on the freeway ay about 60 mph. As i was trying to pull to the breakdown lane the power steering failed. I thought the power steering pump went out. After getting the car to the side of the road and turning it off i called my mechanic. He told me he heard of this before and told me to restart the car. I did and everything was back to normal. I drove straight to his shop where he plugged in his diagnostic check computer. He told me the problem was with the transmission module and is a well know problem with the chevy cobalt. I have since googled it and found many cobalt owners are experiencing the same problem. I spoke to chevrolet customer service and was told that because my car has 125,000 miles it is out of warranty and not covered. I don't care so much about that as the potential safety hazard. If the power steering fails while on the road again it could lead to an accident. It has happened twice since and i have managed to pull over before the steering shut down. Is this an issue you could look into on these cars?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning while attempting a right turn. The vehicle had not been to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 43,000.
I smelled gas.took it to the shop.the fuel supply line was leaking.took it to the dealer and not covered under warranty, why not?i'm having the fuel filter replaced, which is covered.plus, my car is losing power while on the interstate.i see the electric power assist is under recall, but the dealer told me it doesn't apply to my car, why not?in motion, on the interstate. Recall no. 10v073000.
I was driving my 2008 chevrolet cobalt with 14,000 miles on it and my power steering system failed.i was able to pull over and shut the car off and once i re-started the car i had power steering back only for a few blocks before it failed again. This happened several times on the same evening.i dropped the car off at the dealership on 2/2/10 and am still waiting to hear back from them.
Took car into have it inspected fornoise coming from the from endtold it was the lower control arm bushing and that cobaltswhere good for that part to failso why does chevy not fix the problem?
My power steering light comes on and i lose power steering. I can turn the car off and back on again and it's fine for a while but eventually happens again.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became tight when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
I am the very unhappy driver of a 2008 chevy cobalt with 4 recall repairs to date.i reported noticing problems with the power steering, struts and interior dashboard lights as early as sept 2010, while having routine service done to my cobalt. (the interior dash digital read out lights have always given misinformation and would dim on a regular basis.)i've recently been experiencing the power steering totally going out on my car (once on june 25, 2014 and again on sept 4, 2014) which makes it practically impossible to steer my car.i've been involved with these recall issues since 2010 and have followed gm's instructions to have the repairs done, only to have continuing problems with the cars performance. It's not only a inconvenience, but is stressful and dangerous to continue driving this vehicle.i've requestedto have gm help me get into another car more than once over the past few years, but have been denied.now i've been told that gm has implemented a new "buy back program" for drivers such as myself and have requested they get me out of this vehicle and into another car, but again, have not been contacted concerning my request.. I can not and do not want to be without a car to drive and feel that i deserve to have my car replaced by general motors at no cost to myself.
Our cobalt has always had very sensitive steering from day one. But we thought is was because it was a smaller car.on thursday morning while going down a steep hill i hit a small patch of black ice. I lost control of the car. But even when i hit dry payment there still was no control. Trying to steer out of the skid just turning the steering wheel a little, istill was not able to gain control ,it would over correct , until the car landed in the ditch. Luckily i was not injured. But car isdamaged. Will not know until the shop calls us.this car definitely has a steering problem.*tw
While teaching my 16 year old how to angle park jan 30, the steering locked.we were doing a lot of hard turns and had to stop practicing.because we were in a large parking lot, we switched drivers and i tested the steering.it seemed to be ok but did tug several times.we went to jiffy lube one block away and they said to take it to our dealer.my husband then test drove it around the block and it seemed fine.since the parking lesson i've noticed that the steering "tugs and then seems fine" when making hard turns, while parking, and while leaving a parking space.we have an appointment with our dealer tomorrow, dropping the car off tonight.my husband and i are sharing the van in the meantime.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became inoperable and the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt only 16,000 miles and power steering is gone when driving on city or highway, this is a high risk problem i cannot believe it has not been solve in a 30 minutes research on the internet i have seen hundreds of this cases.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt lt. While driving 20 mph and attempting to make a left turn his power steering wheel locked. The driver also had to pull the wheel to continue driving normally while making a turn. The driver also stated that he spoke with the dealer and was that the vehicle was functioning normally and that should happen with an electric power steering wheel. The failure mileage was 32,862. The current mileage was 34,360. Updated 05/14/10.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition module failed, causing the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure several times but did not provide a remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 111,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While making a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,110.
I was driving my 2008 cobalt,going west on 480 9cleveland),going the speed limit. I change lines to get off at ridge road,when we hit black ice,the steering on the car would not let me turn left/right it seemed lock in place. We (myself/wife) hit a suv then another suv,result was total loss of the cobalt. My wife was pinned under the dash and i fractured/dislocated my hip 3 days in the hospital, we both had seat belts on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph he noticed the power steering failure light illuminated on the dash board and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. He shut the engine off and after five minutes restarted it and he was able to continue driving normally. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer to be inspected. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be offered since there were no related recalls. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 42,500.
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt with a random message light "power steering".when the message light comes on, the power steering goes out.the message light goes off when the car is turned off and will randomly appear again, either going at a slow speed, such as turning a corner or just going down the expressway at 65 mph.i have taken it to the dealer who tells me the power steering motor is going out and is expected to cost about $500.00.the car was put into the shop today and they have told me now that they want to check everything out and will call me when they find the "exact" problem.i have today become aware that an investigation has been started by the nhtsa because of approximately 1132 complaints about the cobalt's failing power steering systems.i was told by the dealer that they do not see this problem very often.however, if there have been this many reported incidents there is no telling how many have gone unreported.
I was on my way to pick up my sister, started to car and it would not turn while backing up so i re-park.the next day i tried it again, the steering wheel was fine so i drove the car again till it happen again yesterday, april 22, 2015 around 4p.m. When i was driving to pick up my grandson from his job..i came home and it is park on the lot.hard of steering is what happen,it is agood thing i was only going this second time, starting from a corner turn, so my speed was very slow.
I was driving my car and all of a sudden the power steering stopped working and it was difficult to make a turn.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering failed making it impossible to control the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was 53,628 and the failure mileage was 47,000.
The contact rented a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 60 mph and then applying the brakes, the power steering locked up.the contact loss of control of the steering wheel, which causeda front end collision with another vehicle. There were minor injuries and front end damage to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, there was a temporary loss of power steering and the vehicle continued normal operation. The failure recurred one to two times daily. In 2010, the manufacturer replaced the power steering motor possibly under the customer satisfaction program. The failure recurred most recently and the dealer denied to service the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 0v073000 (steering) due to the excessive mileage on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 06/15/16*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately there was a loss of power steering. The driver used extreme force to turn the steering wheel and drive onto the emergency lane.the vehicle was turned off and restarted; however, the failure recurred.the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and an independent mechanic who were unable to duplicate the failure.the failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2008chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately between 45-50 mph on normal road conditions ; proceeding into a curve.there was an unexpected loss of power steering.the driver was unable to turn the steering wheel in the direction of the curve.the vehicle crashed head- on to another vehicle.the police and ambulance were called to the scene.there were no personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.however, both vehicles were completely destroyed.the failure mileage was 62,000.the vin was unavailable.
Well i got my car back in 2009 and now i own it, well i have had power steering which i had fixed,but now i've been really having a bad gas smell and one of my friends dad is a mechanic and he looked at it and he's thinking something wrong with either the line or the filter or tank, i cant stand driving my own car cause how bad the smell is i've started having nose bleeds,and that's not my only problem all my lights are going off(tire,airbag,)etc. Yes my car is not in the best shape right now but i just started working again and my car is falling apart and idk how to get it fixed as of now.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to local mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. There were no recalls. The failure mileage was 75,000.
At random the vehicle will suddenly exhibit esc failure, traction control failure, and several other trouble codes while simultaneously losing all gauge function and power steering. The error will continue to escalate causing a malfunction in the electronic stability control mechanism causing grinding while turning. The error often subsides after shutting the ignition off for several minutes.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 mph out of a parking lot, the steering wheel seized and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to drive home, but could not steer the vehicle. An independent towing company was contacted and towed the vehicle to the contact's home. Tim lally chevrolet (24999 miles rd, warrensville heights, oh 44128, (440) 359-8781) informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.
I was driving down the road about to get on the freeway and "power steering" showed up on my cars message center. If, while driving, i put the car in neutral, turn it off and back on, the power steering works again, but only for a few seconds, usually long enough to do a turn. There have been numerous times that i have almost hit another car because i lost my power steering right before a turn.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at a low speed and entering the driveway, the vehicle loss power steering with the power steering assist fault warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and confirmed the power steering assist failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. The neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have had the power steering pump recall fixed twice now on my car. Last time was october of 2020, and finally in january of 2021 it started acting up again. Normally i can drive it to wherever without too much issue, but that was not the case yesterday. I started my car before leaving for work, got in to leave and the power steering light was on. I attempted to drive it, as it is my only form of transportation, and did not get far. It jerked around violently, would not accelerate and then became hard to steer. After i let it sit all day and tried again, it still was acting up and the steering wheel would not move without excessive pressure, eventually would not even start after that try. I am at a loss and am furious as this is still an issue after being fixed twice.
Power steering went out while i was driving at a speed of 45 mph. I checked fuse and it was blown. I then but new fuse in and started car. The second i started the car the fuse blew again. The strang thing was that even tho the fues had blown the power steering continued to work until the car was shut off. Also my radio started changing stations by itself and airbag warning came across the dash then a couple days after that started i went to start the car and it wouldn't. Radio, outside lights and blinkers, interior lights, and dash lights would all still work, but it seemed that no power was getting to the starter nor the fule pump. At this time the car still won't start
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000...updated 02/01/16
Chevy cobalt power steering failure.power steering intermittent .not working at the moment.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the fuel and odometer gauges would display an accurate reading. In addition, the power steering assist failed and the vehicle would resume in normal operation after turning the engine off and restarting. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis however, they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.updated 5/19/114updated 05/28/2014
Driving in inclement weather, car performs poorly. Hard to control and poor traction. Car has 18,000 miles on it. Spoke to an owner with similar car (pontiac g5) who has similar complaint. A week ago an 18 year old girl lost control of her 2007 cobalt during winter weather. Worst car in winter weather i have owned.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 45 to 50mph. The power steering light illuminated and within seconds the steering locked. He was able to move on the side of the road turned the vehicle off. The steering resumed normal operation. But thenit failed again. The vehicle was towed to his home. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The current and the failure mileage were 45,000.
While practicing parallel parking power steering disabled itself. Could not get power steering to re engage. Took car to dealership on above stated date. They replaced the recalled internal power assist motor. A few days later the power steering failed again. Upon returning to the dealership we were informed that steering was being over used. Since that time power steering has gone out several times. Some of which the steering has not returned after turning off the engine and restarting the vehicle. Some instances have occurred while driving slowly.
On march 7 2009, i was involved in an automobile accident while driving a 2008 chevy cobalt lt, the vehicle was a rental from enterprise rent a car. I was unable to control the vehicle and the steering behaved very erratically. The cause of the accident was categorized as a dui (.089 bac) but i firmly believe that it was due to the steering, i did mention this in the initial police report but, but my dui took precedence over everything else. I was hospitalized with significant injuries and costs. Kindly advice as to how i can seek some relief from the consequences both financial, physical, mental and legal. I will consult an attorney in this matter as well, but would like to lodge a formal complaint about the incident.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received recall notice 10v073000 steering electric power assists system in august of 2010. The dealership advised him that they could not schedule an appointment, because the part wasn't available.on november 1, 2010 while the contact attempted to start the vehicle the steering wheel locked.she was unable to unlock the steering and was not able to turn the key in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for diagnostic testing which determined that the power steering column caused the failure to occur.the manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 54,000.updated 01/31/11the ignition lock cylinder was replaced. Updated 04/18/11
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated.the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a left turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
I was driving in town when all of a sudden the power steering warning beeped and flashed and i couldn't easily steer the car. I was able to stop at a red light and turn off the car and turn it back on. The car did the same thing again a few minutes later.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver while driving various speeds. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), and 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel required excessive force. The steering wheel also emitted a roaring noise and the power steering failed. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was missing a reservoir to place the power steering fluid into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,890.
I am just driving along and all of a sudden the power steering goes out on my 2008 chevrolet cobalt, and it has done it at least 20 times within the last 4-5 days. Since i bought the car two and a half weeks ago.
As i was backing out of my driveway the power steering suddenly stopped working.the light on the dashboard came up "power steering" so i went to an auto zone where they told me they couldn't find power steering fluid and it was apparently an electronic steering system.i called a dealer in town and they looked up the vin and told me that it had been serviced under a recall.i then called gm and was told that gm would not cover the service costs again, most likely.i was asked if i had owned other gm vehicles and asked what that had anything to do with it.i was not given an answer but the dealer that i eventually took it to said that it "of course matters, because if you haven't bought gm in the past or will not in the future why would they want to help you?".obviously they should want to help me because it is a faulty product and potentially deadly.i was told by gm that they will most likely only cover once on a recall whether the problem was fixed or not???i found out the dealer where the work had been done and went to have it looked at.the dealer tried to tell me that there was no way it could have anything to do with the original problem on the recall.i told him that it would seem to be common sense that it was.he also said that regardless, their service warranty runs out in 12 months and it was past.they eventually fixed it at no charge but i was told there was no guarantee that it was fixed and that it could very possibly go out at any time again.obviously the recall did not fix all of the problems and this part can fail again at any time causing a very dangerous situation.
While driving the power steering quit working. I had to pull over and restart the car. After the first time it happen it happen every time i drove the car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition while the steering column froze. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as the ignition lock cylinder needing to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 52,948.
My power steering failed - several times, after my 2008 chevrolet cobalt hit around 45,00miles. I was told the car had just run out of warranty and i would have to pay to have this fixed. I refused, because all over the internet were complaints from chevrolet cobalt users saying that even after it was fixed, the issue returned. They finally agreed to fix it for free. The part was replaced.
Tried to back out of my parking spot at home to go to work. Could not turn wheels at all.had car towed to chapman chevrolet because my bother, who is a mechanic, advised me that there was a recall for this model and year. After chapman received the car they blamed problem on steering column and wound up charging me $960.73 to replace it. Mybrother advised me that power steering unit is part of power steering operation.information system on dash board said power system failure.fortunately this did not happen while driving to work as i could not have handled the car and would have has a serious accident.
Power steering failed. Chapman chevrolet in tempe az said that steering column needed to be replaced.charged $970 to replace it. May 26 the power steering again failedand this time there was a recall forelectric power steering motorwas under recall and parts unavailable. About a month and 1/2 late repairswere made. August 2,2014 again failed and .again power steering motor was replaced. Chapman chevrolet and gm are refusing to pay for the original amount paid for replacement ofthe steering column even though the steering column was replaced on numerous gm carsincluding 2010 cobalts,, 2004/05/06/08/09 malibus, saturn aura 2008/09, chev hhr 2009/10,. It is probably the same steering column used inall these vehicles including the 2008 cobalt.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle rolled over approximately two times. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 14,000.
The power steering failure in the '08 chevy cobalt seems to occur at random. With only 6k miles on the vehicle it was taken back to the dealer to be fixed. Now at 10k miles the same problem is occurring. The power steering will stop working and the light in the dash will flash at random. The longer it goes without repair the worse it gets. Eventually it will go out every 5 minutes or less. Only way to fix it is to shut the car off and turn it back on.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While making a turn, the power steering failed to function. The contact had to abruptly coast the vehicle and exert force to turn the steering wheel into a parking lot. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure randomly continued. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made abnormal noises. The vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) by an unknown dealer, but the repair failed and the steering wheel continued to make abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to an unknown chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The key locked causing car to roll forward. I attempted to remove key but electrical system was disabled. I was not able to restart auto until jump starting it. Then the check engine light appearedand the traction control off warning appeared. Additionally, the power steering light indicated it was off. No injuries occurred as i was coming to a stop when incident happened. When driving my auto to the dealer, i noticed the rpm reached 4500 at about 50 mph. Steering took some effort without power steering.
The gauges on the dash go haywire. A subtle 'ding ding' sound is made. The engine has difficulty accelerating and will only do so in spurts. A power steering warning is displayed on the dash and the steering wheel becomes very tight and impossible to turn. Car will give you about a minute, tops, to do something before shutting down completely. Issue happens randomly but seems to be triggered by the car decelerating into first gear, at a stoplight for example. However, this past incident happened while on the interstate and nearly caused a collision with a semi. My particular vin is not included in the loss of power steering recall involving chevrolet cobalts, general motors recall number:10023 and nhtsa recall number: 10v073000. However, based on performance the past 6 months, i sincerely believe it should be.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 40 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated, an abnormal noise emitted, and the power steering became inoperable. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced and was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering became stiff and difficult to steer left or right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
On 12/7/14, my power steering went out while i was backing up.when i turned the car off and back on a few minutes later, the power steering came back.i took the car to the dealership on 12/12/14 and was told the steering column was faulty and paid about $830 for it to be replaced.on 2/25/15, the power steering went out again.i took it back to the same dealership and was told that the steering column that was put in two months before was also faulty.it was replaced free of charge since the original repair was still under warranty.eleven days later, on 3/8/15, the power steering went out again.this time when i took it back to the dealership, i was told the batter cables were lose and that the battery failed the load test, and that this is what was causing the power steering to go out this time, but they still insisted that it was the steering columns the first two times.i was told if i paid for the battery, the labor would be free.i had the battery replaced elsewhere and have filed a complaint with gm's corporate customer service center and the bbb.i will also file a complaint with the az attorney general's office since the issue has not been rectified.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the electronic power steering stopped working when she attempted to start the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact researched the failure and found that the electronic power steering was faulty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 147,649.
I was driving to run errands and i parked. When i was trying to backup and drive again, i had sudden loss of steering control. I almost crashed into a car near me since i could not maneuver the steering wheel in a way to get out of the way. Luckily after this happened someone recommended me to turn off the car and turn the steering wheel again to see if the steering would return to normal. Fortunately,i wasn't in a busy street when this happened otherwise i could have been in a serious wreck.
The contact's sister rented a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The driver was driving at approx 55 mph when the vehicle veered off the road into the opposite lane where it was struck by another vehicle. The driver was killed as a result of the crash. The north carolina highway patrol inspected the vehicle but could not find a cause for the failure. The contact saw reports of failed power steering in news reports and thought that the explanation could have been a loss of power steering. The contact never spoke with the manufacturer or the dealer about the problem. The vehicle was totaled as a result of the crash. The current and failure mileages were approximately 9,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. When the contact started the vehicle and shifted into reverse, "power steering" displayed on the instrument panel and the vehicle did not move. The contact called an unknown dealer and was advised to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2014 and they were only mandated to repair the vehicle once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
I had been having trouble with a 2008 chevy cobalt; the power steering would go on and off but even when the computer said the power steering was off it might still be working or it might not. This past week i was driving home and started to go across the line in the middle of a curve. The computer said the power steering was off but it wasn't. It caused me to over-correct, hit a ditch and flip my car. The car was totaled.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the steering became diffuclt to maneuver and would not automatically adjust. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle veered to the right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
My son was driving my 2008 chevy cobalt, trying to make a turn into a parking lot when he got the chiming noise and at that point was without power steering.traveling @15-20 miles per hour and a 6ft man at200lbs had everything he could do to navigate the vehicle off the road.two days after the incident when my son could not move and was in immeasurable pain he was brought to the er and diagnosed with a cervical spinal sprain. The vehicle was taken to jeff wyler chevy in springfield ohio after the crash.in response to my request for service on the vehicle known to be part of a recall for this exact situation i was told that the they determined the code for loss of power steering was never triggered.i explained of the chiming described by my son and was told by there service manager tj that there was nothing they could do until directed by gm.i have spent four days trying to get gm to handle this issue, i was actually told i could put it through my personal insurance and request reimbursement?seriously?at this point my son is hurt and out of work, we have no vehicle and no rental which i have requested since this began.i was actually told by their customer service rep on the phone that she did not see a recall on my vehicle.i advised her i had received via mail the notification and would not accept that as an answer.how can gm continue to have this vehicle on the road does someone have to die before they are accountable.i have been working on this issue for four days and i am no closer to getting an answer from gm than i was the day i started.can anyone help with this??
Was driving down the road on the way to work and the power steering stops working,continues to randomly shut off.
Purchased 2008 car used in 2010 with approx. 10k miles. Have had several issues with stereo speakers going out. Car now has less than 60k miles.recently developed knock in front when going over bumps.took car to dealer to have recalled steering box fixed. Chevrolet says lower control arm bushings, front struts are leaking, and sway bar end links need replaced soon. Almost $1500 dollars. Not covered under warranty though online search shows rampant issues.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle loss power steering assist without warning, and became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the power steering became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
I was driving on the freeway when i changed lanes and lost control of my vehicle. My anti-lock braking system did not work as it was supposed to; my traction control did not work as it was suppose to, which resulted in me losing control of my vehicle and hitting another vehicle.a month earlier, i took my vehicle to rancho motor company to have a recall part on my vehicle fixed. They noticed that my abs and traction control lights were on. They ran a diagnostics test on the vehicle. When ipicked up my vehicle, they informed me there was nothing physically wrong with my vehicles abs and traction control systems but the software was outdated and needed to be updated.
Power steering failuer while driving.
We left the yard and got a quarter mile sown the road when the instrument panel went whacky and then immediately lost the power steering.i had this problem fixed back in 2012 and there was a recall on it.i can not believe this is happening again. I am so worried i'm going to get hurt or hurt someone else because i am unable to steer.thank god my fianc was with me so he could drive us back to the house.
Power steering failure.
I was driving on the everett turnpike in nh. There was a soccer net in the middle of the highway. The cars in front of me had stopped and i tried to stop, but because my power steering was out along with my anti-lock brakes. I couldn't stop. I hit the car in front of me and my airbags didn't deploy. Luckily the only damage done was psychological. If i were an inexperienced driver than i would have died.. I have already had my power steering fixed once and now it has been recalled again. The car as a whole should be recalled. I don't feel safe driving it after they fix a problem that has already happened twice.
I am very disappointed in gm's handling of the february 10 and april 10, 2014 recalls of 2008 chevrolet cobalts. I am a 2008 cobalt owner, and i still have not received a letter nor has my uncle who is the registered owner. I bought the vehicle used but do not feel that is an adequate excuse for not being notified of this recall. I was not able to order the designated parts for repair until 3 days ago, as the dealership i contacted in regards to the problem did not get back to me. I do not feel that this recall is a situation to make light of. People are dying from this deficiency in the vehicle, and i was never even informed of the possibility of my air bags not deploying. I do not feel safe driving my car and i do not feel secure knowing that without my taking the initiative to investigate this problem, i would never have known that my car had been recalled. I also am not satisfied with the listing on the official gm letter on the nhtsa website that all ignition switches will be replaced, when the posted recall on cars.com from gm states a problem with the ignition cylinder as well. I also feel that my air bags, steering and entire electrical system should be tested and replaced if there is even the slightest chance that they have be ineffective. I lose power steering if my ignition switch fails, in addition to my air bags failing, further compromising my safety. I am very concerned about these defects on my vehicle, as i have no other form of transportation back and forth to work etc., and the length of time it is taking for it to be repaired. The dealership that ordered the parts for me told me it would be 6 weeks before the parts arrived, at which point i could make my appointment which may mean additional waiting. I, as a consumer, feel slighted and certainly disregarded. I will not recommend any gm sedan of this nature to anyone.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.when the vehicle is in motion, the power steering fails and the warning indicator illuminates.the dealer stated that the power steering component was burned.through online research, the contact discovered several complaints on the steering.the vehicle was out of warranty and they stated that the repair would cost approximately $12,000.the failure and current mileages were 63,000.
The very first incident i experienced with my power steering was nothing major. I was trying park my car and it suddenly became very hard to steer. I powered the car off for a minute and then restarted it. Once the car was restarted the problem went away. Shortly after that the doors would not unlock. I was unable to get into my car for hours. After much prying, we were able to get into the car but now the driver's door lock has to be locked manually or unlocked with the key in door. Months down the line the power steering issue came back but only worse. It happened while i was driving. A dinging noise went off, "power steering" flashed across the dashboard, and all the gauges went wiggling. It startled me. Again, i pulled over and cut the engine for a spell and waited. After a few moments i turned the car back on and it was like nothing ever happened. The third time was the worst time thus far. I was exiting the highway and suddenly the noise came back and flashed power steering. It was much worse this time. The car was hard to steer, the car roughly jerked, and i could not exelerate. Thankfully i made it home 5 minutes later, but by then the engine light had come on. I found out that my car was recalled for this very reason. When i called chevrolet they said that the previous owners had to have brought my car in during the recall because my car didn't have any open recalls. If my car was truly brought in for the recall then why is my car not fixed? and more importantly why do they expect me to pay for it? they are endagering my life as well as others'. Passing cars off as though they are fixed when really they are not is criminal and something needs to be done. If need be i will pay for my own car but what about all the other cars that they've "fixed"? a young lady died from her power steering failing and you would think that would be enough to fix their mistake.
2008 chevrolet cobalt - power steering problem.power steering light goes on, car loses power steering.comes and goes.never know when it is going to happen.
I have an 08 chevy cobalt lt and the power steering started to randomly go out at the end of january. I looked under the good to find out that they have electric power steering! wow that's new!! so when the problem got worse and it would shut off every half block after being reset many times. I decided to look up the problem on google, to find out there has been many problems with the power steering in cobalts for a long time now! recall!! my car is under warranty thank goodness but through the used dealer ship i bought it from! i'm paying 100 dollars to have it fix which is only a fraction of the cost. I'm replacing the power steering motor and power steering module. I will be out at the beginning of the week thank goodness! but i have read that it will just continue to randomly go out until the parts are replaced!
My steering wheel has locked on me while driving away from my sisters house. I didnt crash into anything. Thank goodness. I went back to the dealership of which i financed the vehicle and the man said there they will not take the car back and refund my money. Ive only been able to pay 2 car payments on this car & put $1,600 for a down-payment.
1.recalled steering motor replaced2.replacement motor had to be replaced3.steering locked , had to be towed in .4. Researched web an found how widespread this deadly condition is an all chevy wants to do is keep replacing deadly failing part . Steering is steering , not like a mirror !!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on november 18, 2012 for service under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000(steering). Most recently, the power steering assist failed. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time at their expense. The failure and the current mileage was 44,000.
08 chevy cobalt sudden loss of power steering while driving in heavy atl traffic. Called the chevy dealership they informed me that my recall was fixed an i would have to pay out of pocket to correct the problem .thank god i didn't get into a accident because they could care less. Power steering disaster
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering made a rattling noise and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,330.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated, the power steering failed, and the transmission shifted abnormally. The security system warning indicator illuminated. The failures occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.updated 06/15/16*ljthe consumer stated all codes read,a loss of communication. Updated 06/28/16.
Came out of the store with my three kids in 25 degree weather, when i got into my 2008 cobalt and i couldn't get the key to turn!! there are so many complaints about this and chevy is doing nothing to fix it!! my car is at the shop and it is going to cost me $408.00 to get fixed, right before christmas!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact heard a chiming sound before the power steering failed. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the ignition switch was replaced. The dealer diagnosed that the motor kit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer wasnotified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 25mph the power steering fail as he was making a turn. Within 30 seconds the vehicle reset itself this has happen twice within the last month. He has not contacted the dealer or manufacture as yet. The failure mileage was 10,550.
Electric assisted steering stops working while driving
Power steering stopped working while driving. Stopped the car and shut it off, then restarted car and the power steering worked again. I was lucky, i was driving slow on a back street when this happened. If i had been on a highway it could hadgone very bad. I found no recalls for my car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, but the diagnostic results and repair details were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,169.
The contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 mph the power steering failed and she lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over. She was taken to the hospital with injuries. The police towed the vehicle and stated that it was destroyed. A police report was filed. There was only one occupant who was wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they will contact with him within a few days. The failure mileage was 17,200.
1.squealing while turningsquealing upon start-upstiff steeringerratic functionlack of power2. It occurs often, cannot steer, i didn't realize what was wrong with my car until i found the symptoms on-line and i have all of them.3. Will take it into dealership.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the power steering would malfunction making the steering wheel vehicle very difficult to control. The contact stated that when the steering wheel locked the vehicle crashed into the garage. The contact previously took the vehicle to the dealer to repair to the steering system but that did not correct the failure. The vehicle was in the dealers possession when the complaint was filed.the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive due to the power steering. The failure mileage was 54,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,800.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would make a loud popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three times after the initial repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer each time, where they replaced the sway bar, control arm bushings on both sides, and the electric power steering motor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 48,500. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 8/22/2017
My 2008 chevy cobalt lt started having problems steering. I do not know where the power steering unit is but it acts like it is low on power steering fluid, it is a struggle to turn sometimes.
Driving in traffic and my power steering failed. There is no power steering fluid to check in these cars and it cost $600 just for the part not including labor.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to control the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While making a left turn at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 86,000.updated 05/18/16*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven approximately 40 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times; however, the power steeringreset itself whenever the vehicle was restarted. The dealer stated that nothing could be repaired unless they were able to duplicate the failure. The service manager stated that chevrolet does not have a history of power steering failures.the dealer replaced the power steering motor prior to therelated recall, 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system. The vin was not available.updated 5/17/2010 * cnupdated 06/11/10
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt, i have many problems with it. It shut off itself 3 times at 60 miller per hour, the lights start blink and the power lock it's locking and unlocking by itself many times. I call the chevy recall center and they told me that i have to pay for the diagnostic ,but i am doing payments on this car stilland i can't pay for the diagnostic . The recall # is.. 14v047 and 14v171.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 15 mph the steering wheel failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact was able to merge onto the side of road. The contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) was performed one and a half year ago; however the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 106,404.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph it became difficult to control the steering wheel when making a right turn. The vehicle was traveling 55 mph at the time of the failure. The vehicle lost power steering whenever he made a left or right turn. When the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard the contact ha\d to turn the vehicle off and on so that it would reset and function properly. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 68,000.
My daughter was driving a 2008 chevy cobalt and the power steering locked up and she went through a fence into a hay field.
I was on my way to work this morning on and noticed my car 'stuttering' as few moments at a time. After i proceeded from a stop position and continued off the highway, the car dashboard began to light up, almost as if it was shortening out. The speedometer, fuel gauge, and my rpm kept moving back and forth quickly. There were multiple messages flashing such as powersteering, low traction, no traction. My check engine light, antitheft light, and the traction light kept flashing. Then i lost power steering and my car ultimately 'died' on the side of the road.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to sway bar, power steering and ignition switch problems.the consumer stated the day after the vehicle was purchased, the sway bar links failed. Updated 07/30/14
I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 mph and only when letting off the gas completely. Then i received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So i took the car to the dealership told them about the noise i was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so i called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, i arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (rpm rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? i feel like i'm being cheated.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder and shut the engine off. After restarting the vehicle, the electronic power steering reactivated. The failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000.
Prior to this incident, i had noticed that the steering was really stiff and hard to steer.i had originally thought that this was just the design of the car.this is a rental car so i only had it temporarily.on february 17, 2010, i pulled up to gas station driving this car:2008 chevy cobalt ls.the steering froze up and the car wouldn't re-start.if this would have happened while i was driving, it could have resulted in serious injury or death.the manager at hertz will not speak to me and has not returned my phone calls.i am reporting hertz to the better business bureau and to my legislatures.again, this car is a 2008 chevy cobalt ls and i have been researching this automobile.i have found that this car has a known issue and numerous customers want it recalled.at this time, i believe they are still having to pay for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact attempted to turn into his driveway; however, the steering became difficult to maneuver. An independent mechanic was contacted and the contact was informed of a possible recall on the vehicle. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I just bought 2008 chevy cobalt.the seller reported the mileage initially as 112,000.at time of purchase, 150,000 approximately.however there was/is no way to view mileage on dash of car, with the exception of briefly prior to starting the vehicle.it actually shows approximately 159,000 km.conversion of km into miles says 98,000.in addition to mileage discrepancy,there is a very strong smell of gas inside the car,the steering wheel is upside down, 2 or 3 motor and or transmission mounts are broken or not attached, right front rotor bad, no functioning blinkers or brake lights, dash lights indicate svc tire monitor needs attention, air bags need serviced, brake light stays on,the trunk release isn't working,the wiring is questionable, only one speaker works, no stereo antennae, no horn, no way to view critical engine information, such as temperature or battery life.service engine light on constantly,seller indicated all recalls had been addressed and he was supposed to be responsible for taxes on vehicle which were included in price, but i wound up paying back registration fees from 2014.all attempts to right this have been ignored.seller implies that the chevrolet dealership left the car in the current condition.
Wheels- the control arm bushings wear tremendously and rattle making the steering wheel shake uncontrollably.steering- the steering wheel has a ton of "play" before it engages in a turn.brakes- the rear drums and shoes wear excessively fast causing severe deterioration and grinding.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While drivingapproximately 5 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the power steering pump had to be replaced. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and was repaired previously. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
I was driving.the power steering warning came on the dash.the steering became difficult.i drove home.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and the vehicle jerked independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 mph, the power steering and steering wheel seized. The contact could not regain control of the steering. As a result, the vehicle veered into the left lane, flipped over, rolled five times, and crashed into the shoulder spacing. The contact was ejected from the vehicle and lost consciousness. The air bags deployed, but the contact had no recollection of the deployment. The contact sustained bruises, headaches, back and neck pain, and muscle spasms. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The contact's insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the steering failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
2008 chevy cobalt, i bought it brand new in jan. 2008! i have had nothing but problems with the passengers side front end and front brakes. In the beginning, the car was under warranty, now it is not, but the problems keep happening and i have had it back in for service many, many times! always for the same issues, front end and brakes! you will see when you pull the service reports! i contacted gm and i had a wonderful lady working with me and she said she was putting someone on my acct, a guy called me said they accepted my acct, now today he called and said they were not able to do the buy back program with the car and just to keep servicing the car! im telling you they service it and then in a matter of a short period, its back in the service dept. The car should in no way shape or form, have all these issues and for gods sake front end or brakes, its still fairly new! i pray nothing seriously happens to me or anyone riding in this car due to something being broke or breaking! the service dept where i bought the car says they fix it, but shortly there after its back! now, they treat me like i don't know what im talking about and i am furious! please check out the service reports and you tell me! i believe this is a defective car! there also has been others who have had issues with the front ends and brakes with these cars even the owner of the dealer i bought it at admitted that! there are several bulletins out on it also, i know for a fact! i am one very dissatisfied customer!!! right as i speak, when you are driving 40+ mph the steering wheel shakes and you can feel it in your seat and on the floor board..is this normal? it also wants to sway to the left or the right...ya just never know! the brakes have this horrible grinding loud sound as you brake, it is sometimes, not always! i will put down the first incident date because too many to list! there were other issues with this car as you will see in reports!
In november 2013 my vehicle steering wheel got stuck at work. It took a couple of times on turning the key to turn on the vehicle. It happened 4 moretimes and i decided to make an appointment at the vara chevrolet dealership service center. I told the lady that was helping me what happened to to the vehicle in december 2013 and she told me to leave it overnight in order for them to check the vehicle. When i picked it up they said they didn't see anything in the computer system. I told her that it happened a couple of times and i knew it was a problem. She told me then i guess when the cars steering wheel gets stuck again you'll have to bring it in how it is. I asked her if there was any recalls and she said no. I thought then maybe then there isn't nothing wrong. In february 2014 my husband took the vehicle to have it serviced and then when heparked it at the service center they were going to move it inside the shop and it got stuck like it had done to us before. The service members then were unable to turn it on or move it. They put rolls under the wheels and said they were going to check it there. When we picked it up after three days they said they fixed it. My husband and me never asked what was wrong with it as long as they fixed. I started then hearing on the news about the recalls on general motors with ignition problems on cobalts up to the year 2007 and the complaints. It was exactly what was happening to us but the only difference was it was a 2008. I am concerned that there might be other problems with the same vehicles with other years. If the service center knew there was an issue with this vehicles and recalls why didn't they voice concerns to their management or to us. I am very upset about the treatment we received and my biggest concern is that it is happening with earlier models not just up to 2007 cobalts. This needs to be addressed.
The vehicle is a 2008 chevy cobalt lt and only has 54400 mileage. Electric power steering assist motor has stopped working while on the road at about 40 mph. This part was recalled in 2010, was replaced and has already quit working. Seems that these motors are not very durable and can be dangerous to drivers as they can go out at anytime even going down the road.
Purchased this vehicle off a used car lot feb/2015 within a month of use the transmission fluid lines broke. Got back on the road, several months later the check engine light comes on and the power steering sensor as well. The car immediately started to become harder to handle. I'm scared that it will cut out on my wife and infant.
My daughter was driving my 2008 chevy cobalt on rte. 219 between ridgewayand bradford, pa on sept. 11, 2009, when she lost control of the steering.it was around noon and lightly sprinkling.she was traveling north at about 50 miles per hour.there was a truck in front of her which she considered passing.she turned to the left to see if she could pass.she decided not to pass and turned right.that is when she lost steering control.the steering took her too far right and into the guardrail, then she bounce off the rail and over to the left side of the road where she hit the opposite guardrail.the road was flat and straight, not the side of a mountain. The car then took her back to the right side of the road where she stopped.the car suffered about $6000 damage.had there been a car on the opposite side of the road, she would have been struck head on.we assumed because the road was somewhat wet, she must have hydroplaned.we were just relieved she wasn't killed or injured.when i read the article in the paper about the steering, i asked my daughter to describe where happened in the accident.she spoke of losing control of the steering, so now i fear the steering may be faulty and her life my be in danger.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the power steering lamp illuminated. The power steering failed making it impossible to make any turns or change lanes. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,500. Updated 09/01/2011 *ln
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt that was purchased new and with 51,000 miles on it i have replaced the lower control arm on the right side, sway bar bushing, sway bar, and tires. And now i have to fix the left side i also have a friend that had the same car, same year and about the same mileage he also had to do the same repairs.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. The steering wheel was unable to be turned. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,152.
The dash message says power steering. As i was excellerating in the on ramp of the highway, the rpm jumped up to 6,000 all on its own and now it will not shift gears, does not read any mph, and can barely go more than 20mph. This was unexpected and had no warnings prior to. Although it still functions (turns on, runs, has all power available, has reverse) it is ultimately disabled. Also, the fuel lines/ fuel pump failed causing a gas leak, making it a challenge to start the vehicle. I have patched the fuel line as a temporary fix. I have already replaced the lower control arms and the timing chains at my own expense
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the power steering light remained illuminated. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated, but the power steering failed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.
"takata recall"when going slow in drive and reverse my car began to have trouble steering. It physically go to the point where i was manually turning it my self with no help from the power steering. The dash lights have gone out, none of them are currently working....i have to drive with a flash light secured to my dash just to see my gauges. I am unable to see any thing else that comes up on my dash that has to be seen by a light. My gear shift lights do not work. I must turn on the dome light in order to see the gear i shift into. Heating/ac lights are gone.tail lights also are not working. Have changed the light bulbs and still no tail lights.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was at a service center, the steering wheel failed to turn and seized. The power steering and service air bag lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery and passenger seat module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Steering was good and had no problems turning either direction and now it is hard steering and turn either direction and sometimes it feels like it's turning free when turning a corner or turning around
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power steering and the steering wheel was very difficult to turn.the contact stated that something snapped and the steering became uncontrollable.the contact crashed into the side of a building. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Slowed from 25 mph to turn corner.power steering failed in turn; all dash lights flashed.unable to pull car back in time before entering opposing traffic lane.fortunately, no opposing traffic present.let car roll to a stop on opposite shoulder & turned car off.waited a few minutes and turned car back on.power steering was working when i turned car back on.car is at dealership to be evaluated for that and for engine light on this morning.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The contact was informed that the electrical steering column had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 74000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the turn signal flasher and the front passenger door latches became inoperable intermittently. Also, the contact mentioned that the tire gauges were misreading the opposite tires and when attempting to turn the steering wheel a warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
Had a knocking sound coming from under hood. Lasted about two months. Took vehicle in before warranty expired and they said i had a faulty steering column. They tried to say it was possibly caused by my worn tires but they still have at least two months left before i would have to replace them. Because part was covered under warranty they replaced the steering column (pt#19209155) and i paid the $100 deductible. I had other problems with steering on the freeway but figured it was the road conditions. Non lead to a accident but at least one time i almost hit another car. Hopefully there will be a recall on this because this could lead to a very fatal accident. I will never use this vehicle to transport any of my children.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after the vehicle started, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and it was unknown if the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 36,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact's daughter was driving 10 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,226.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Power-steering function has begun to produce a constant electrical "whine" while active during turns. On occasion, it seems to barely function, requiring greater effort during a turn.
Unable to maintain control of steering, speed control or braking.same problem again today 11/22/2011 while stopping at stop sign under 10 mph.
Unable to maintain control of steering, wheel control or braking.
I am reporting this complaint on behalf of my sister[xxx] . She owned and operated a 2008 cobalt that was involved in fault wreck, where she was killed. She lost control of her car on 6-35 north in kansas city, missouri. There was a reinactment of the wreck but it was inclusive. I checked for recalls back in 2009 but there were none to speak of until the recent recalls of her car.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance because the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)my daughter purchased a 2008 chevy cobalt in may 09. On march 3, 2009 she was in an accident caused by loss of steering control. This problem was reported to the dealer in july 2009,said no problem. On nonday colonial chevrolet in va beach 23502 was asked about the recall related to the accident, and to check the system. They first stated no recall on cobalt steering, and now are stonewalling the repair of the vehicle, and the recall problem. I was told we ma be without vehicle 90 days. Not satisfactory, no ownership of problem. [xxx]
Power steering stops working as of 10/20/2019.
Twice (10/6/18 and 10/21/18) while driving on the highway, the car has suddenly and completely lost power steering.i took it to a non-dealer who says there is a possible recall (10v073000), but when i called chevrolet they said my car does not have any recalls.i don't know if my specific car wasn't part of the recall or if it was supposedly fixed before i bought it.
On approximately 2/1/10, my "power steering" light came on after slowing to turn a corner.since i was about 1 block from home, i drove home without power steering, turned the car off and checked my owner's manual where it suggested that i contact my dealer immediately.the following morning, i contacted the dealer and was told to bring the car in.as i turned on the engine, the power steering message was gone and the power steering had returned.i went ahead and took it to the dealer who told me to bring it back in if the message returned and power steering was lost again.i drove to work and as i turned into the parking lot, the message appeared again and power steering was lost.when the engine was turned off and restarted, the message was gone and power steering returned.i drove until 2/2/10 at which time i was driving down the expressway when the message came on again and power steering was lost.i drove directly to the dealer while the message was on.the car was checked and i was told the power steering assist motor was going out and would have to be replaced.on 2/3/10, i brought the car into the dealer for repair and paid $398.58 for repairs. (i.e. "motor kit").
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 mph the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600.
Driving down a residential road at less than 30 miles per hour. All of a sudden without any warning, everything went haywire: i got a low fuel warning even though the tank was half-full, myriad warning lights flashed, the tachometer needle moved erratically, i lost power steering, and the automatic transmission started shifting very roughly. I pulled over and stopped the car, removed and reinserted the key, and restarted the car. The problem persisted. All without the car key attached to a key chain - gm's proposed solution until new parts can be installed for the recall. I drove the car a half-mile back to my home and shut it off. I restarted the car several minutes later and the problem was gone - the only lingering symptom was a check engine light. I drove it to the dealership that day. As yet (2 days later), they have been unable to recreate the problem. They say they're still unsure whether it's related to the recall. I registered my car for the recall over 3 weeks ago but the dealership hasn't received the replacement part yet. My latest information is they are looking for a spare replacement part because they think it will take another three weeks before the part for my car arrives (that's a 6-week wait-list for a replacement part known to cause fatal accidents).
Taking a right hand turn,power steering stopped working,making it hard to continue making the turn.this is now happening every day and makes it difficult to drive the vehicle.
Electrical power steering assist lost while driving. Required greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds to steer and turn, increasing the risk of a crash.found recalls for 2010 chevy cobalt for electric power assist system, but not for model year 2008, please help.
I was pulling into a driveway and the power steering completely went out and the power steering light came on.i immediately went to the dealership(mk smith, chino, ca) they turned off the car and the light went out and then the steering was fine.i left the car there for them to check out because if that would have happened while i was making a turn i would have had an accident.i know there has been over a thousand complaints with the same problem and even some accidents so i don't want to take the chance of driving the car.there needs to be a recall on this problem.until there is i have to endure the cost of the repairs.i have a 2008 chevy cobalt.
In march of 2008 i purchased a brand new 2008 chevrolet cobal in november of 2009 the power steering started randomly going out while driving, completely out*tw
"takata recall" i am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.i brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that i have electrical issues with the car.also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires.the check engine light is on in the car.in motion on the street when experiencing this problem.the sensors are bad.this vechicle is programmed and needs a remote.i have to go to the dealer resolve it.time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing out of a drive way at 5 mph, 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 169,000. The vin was unavailable.
On nov. 7, as i was cutting the steering wheel to the right to park, i lost control of the steering without reason.i put the car in park and tried to see if i turn the wheel to the left would it turn the wheels to the left and still not steering guided the wheels. The wheels remained locked in one position...the position i last guided the steering wheel before it gave out.this is almost atleast $1200 dollars worth of work. I need to just get this recall done there is too many other cars with the same power steering issue.what is this happened to me changing lanes on the interstatethis would have been really bad!
The contact owns a 2008 chevy cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. The driver suffered a concussion, a neck injury and lacerations to the hands and face. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 64,400.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,500.
Have an 2008 chevy cobalt.. Driving and power steering message comes on dash and cannot hardly turn vehicle... Can turn off car and it will start working... It will go off randomly sometimes 2 times daily other times 8-10 times daily... Will reset everytime car is turned off and started back up... Noticed it will also go out when using blinker to turn.
My son's 2008 chevrolet cobalt with less than 26k miles recently lost all steering. The electronic power assist motor locked up. My son was fortunate he was in a parking lot and not on the highway when this occurred. A young coworker with a 2007 cobalt had a problem with his steering. His car would wander in to the next lane until corrected. The cobalt steering problem should be addressed via a recall before someone is seriously injured or killed. In both of the above cases, parts were replaced at no charge by a local chevy dealer. My son's car was repaired on 02/22/10 and the co worker's on 02/16/10.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized while the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.updated 03/15/16*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle became hard to steer and there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact experienced the issue whenever the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who inspected vehicle and determined that the failure was caused by a defective rack and pinion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 56,000. The current mileage was 59,000.
I was driving to work like normal on a street that goes 30 miles per hour and my door locks started locking and unlocking rapidly by themselves and the electricity was going on and off in the vehicle when i regained control of my vehicle the power steering showed up on my information dashbroad also the speedometer was dead it was no longer working it also became more difficult to handle the vehicle i took it to my mechanic and he said there has to be a recall as the car only has about 50,000miles it i checked the website nhsta using my vin number and it says there is no recall so checked the recalls for all chevy cobalt 2008 and all of the had the recall for the electrical and power steering so i called my local chevy dealer and explained everything and then they asked for my vin so i give it to them and they say there is no recall on this particular chevy cobalt and the they can't help me.
Gm is not fixing the whole power steering issue in their cobalts. I had the recall fixed, the power steering motor, on 10/10/12 and three days later it failed again. I was exiting i95 in wilmington, de and was very close to hitting the concrete divider on the exit ramp to us 202. The problem with the car is the whole steering column is faulty. Looking around in the internet shows many others that were told they needed to replace the steering column to fix the power steering issue, same as my dealer told me. But all gm is doing is fixing the cheapest part. I have tried their customer service and get nowhere. They say they fixed my power steering problem and get all defensive when i tell them that it still happens. It happens after driving about 200-250 miles. Local trips are fine except that the steering looses feel and shakes and feels bumpy in the steering wheel. For the safety of all people on the road i feel you guys should test some cobalts on a good 300 mile trip and see what happens. I'll even lend mine to you if you want.
Driving the car on the road, the power steering light comes on, can no longer steer the car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While making a left turn at 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to turn the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the power steering motor, steering column, and another part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 73,000.
I lost control of my chevy cobalt, and totaled my car. The steering has been a problem with it pulling to the right, or left. It had been repaired once, but did not solve the problem. It was scheduled to be evaluated again. The day of the accident the road was snow covered.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel was hard to turn which caused the driver to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The other driver sustained neck injuries.a police report was filed of the incident.the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 91,778. Updated 08-20-14 ...updated 09-09-14 . Updated 09/15/2014
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to shake uncontrollable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the struts, control arm, bushings axle, cv joints, sway bar bushings, brake pads, and the rotors but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that because the contact purchased the vehicle used, they could not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 69,700. ...updated 01/31/12the axle seal was replaced, due to the vehicle leaking transmission fluid. There was a noise coming from the steering shaft. Updated 02/03/12
My most important issue with my 2008 cobalt lt is that my engine is gone which i think is horrible and i purchased this car brand new i have been the only owner and have taking very good care of my vehicle, i will never buya gm product again, through reading all the complaints i cant believe this vehicle hasn't been recalled my car started shaking really bad, and making a loud ticking noise, it was very hard to stop and also steer my vehicle i could have been in a very fatal crash or anything! my car also has the same issue about the speakers they go in and out and work when they want to. But my main issue is my engine in which my car i is longer under warranty and the dealership said it is nothing they can do for me, which i believe is totally absurd considering im still making payments on a vehicle that doesn't work, and is only 5 years old, so basically that means to me they will cover your car for 5 years or 100,000 miles then your just on your own which is horrible, to invest and buy a vehicle brand new and it just breaks down in this magnitude! i am very upset and disappointed that they aren't willing to help, so i will be suing them!
While leaving work on back roads with a lot of turns my power steering came on. I got the power steering replaced 3 years ago with a recall and now the power steering motor is not working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Power steering keeps going out and i have never received a recall on this car. It was sitting still when i crank itand i could barely turn steering wheel.i could be killed if it goes out while driving. It's a manufacturing default and need to be recalled
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the power steering failed.the vehicle abnormally swayed back and forth and the contact was unable to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle independently veered into another lane and crashed into a vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed.the contact stated that there was no prior indication of a steering failure.the police responded but did not file a report.the manufacturer was contacted but could offer no assistance.the failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 200,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to steering wheel column recall.the consumer stated in 2010 he steering motor was recalled, and corrected. Recently,the consumer had to replace the steering wheel column, which was part of the key ignition that has been in the media.the consumer spent $1200 for repairs and notified chevrolet about the situation and reimbursement.
Electrical/electronics problem. Symptoms: dash warning lights (ie: engine, traction, theft) came on. Digital display warning: low fuel (over 1/2 tank of gas) power steering (which stopped operating) and transmission service (transmission stopped shifting smoothly). Gauges (speed, fuel and tach) operated erratically, not at all or combination of the two conditions. This condition started with a few of the listed symptoms which initially cleared them selves. Later as more showed at same time, i was able to clear them or sometime they cleared themselves .this happened over a years time. When all symptoms showed and would not clear, i tookthe vehicle to trusted mechanic. He could not locate problem but due to outstanding ignition switch recall, suggest that repair may fix the problem. Vehicle was taken to dealership and recall service preformed and no other outstanding recalls were found. Vehicle operated without a problem for almost a month before the listed symptoms reappeared. Was able to clear the fault codes but symptoms returned within the day and won't clear. A check of recalls found that a recall for power steering loss as describedwas issued and done at approx. 49,000 miles. Several electrical system checks were found in maintenance history (done after power steering recall) and preformed before i purchased the vehicle.the issue describe has become worse over time and has effected the safety of not only those operating the vehicle but any one else on the road when this problem manifest itself. Given that the ignition was replaced and the problems persist, i can't believe it was the ignition causing these problems. I will contact gm to see what my options are. Given that gm is paying 900 million to the government in fines, maybe uncle sam could held those of us with gm engineered lemons replace them with something that is safe to drive on the road.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after the push button starter was deactivated, the front driver and passenger side doors failed to unlock. The contact activated the remote key fob to exit from the front driver's side door. In addition, both turn signals became inoperable. The air bag on indicator and tire pressure monitoring system failed to function. The failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was mileage 65,306.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn while parallel parking. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that first the transmission control module, the traction control, ignition and power steering warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was not shifting to first gear and that the speedometer was not functioning as designed. The contact stated that after the tcm was grounded to the chassis, the gear shifter shifted as designed. The contact also stated that shortly after the failure, the power steering became hard to turn. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Steering column rattles, dealer installed recalled power steering unit and greased intermediate shaft. Noise quit for 10,0000 miles and started again. Dealer said new shafts only last 20,0000.
Trouble steering at slow speeds. Loose power steering when parking or driving at slow speeds. It now occurs often.
I bought a 2008 chevy cobalt lt in april of 2009.at the time, it had 28,000 miles on it.as the car neared 40,000 miles it would occasionally lose its power steering capability, but restarting the car would bring back the power steering.as time went on, the problem became more and more frequent until about a month ago when the power steering went completely out.i called my dealer (1/26/10) to report the problem and they claimed to know nothing about it and offered no advice.i then took my car to my personal mechanic who discovered that gm had previously issued 2 service bulletins related to the problem.my mechanic called a different chevy dealer and found out that the repair (parts only) would run about $1200.i do not have that kind of money, and more importantly, i am concerned about the risk of hitting another car because of the inability to make proper turns, especially in parking situations.i am also quite sure that if i had to quickly swerve to avoid an obstacle, that would be nearly impossible.as well, i amexperiencing increased shoulder pain from driving the car without any power steering.part of my job involves transporting young adults, which i am not comfortable doing because of the safety liability.at this point, i am losing income, and endangering my health as well as the safety of passengers.
Power steering completely fails while parallel parking or when car is stationary and you try to turn the wheel, its impossible to steer. Scary to think if it happens on highways. Started a year ago and now its permanent
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not yet made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
My son and his friend was taking me to work. On the way home about a mile from home,the steering wheel locked up. Which caused them to wreck. They were hurt and the car is a mess. 2008 chevy cobalt. It had 42,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was placed in a complete stop and noticed that the steering wheel was extremely hard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted and recommended replacing the steering column. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
I bought this 1 owner vehicle as a safe, dependable car for my 17 year old daughter to commute to school and work. Recently the power steering failed while driving on the freeway and she had an extremely hard time getting home. Now it is fine, comes and goes apparently. Nothing obvious appears to be wrong when i looked into it. Many other concerns of same problem evident online. Gm needs to fix this dangerous problem!
Started car and received error code stating that power steering was not working.drove around my apartment complex and confirmed that it is not working.i understand there was a recall for my year, make and model for power steering but i did not receive notice of that recall.
I previously contacted gm befcause of a power steering issue weeks before my accident.i was crossing the railroad track when i lost all power to my car and it caught on fire.
Power steering coming on and going off while driving.i am having to replace it myself.
While driving at low speeds (30mph) the power steering light came on. The car stalled, the wheel tightened up, the symbol with a locked car turned on. The speedometer started moving up and down crazyly. Check engine light came on as well. I moved to the side because it was really difficult to control and as i did the car just kept stalling worse and worse. Once i pulled over i turned off the car. I wasnt as freaked out as the first time this occurred since this has happened numerous of times and i've taken it to 3 different mechanics who don't know how to fix it at all. It's very scary it also happened while going at 60mph and all i do is pull over and then call the tow or drive it at low speeds home. I'm sure i fall in the category for a recall but have never gotten a recall letter. Its extremely dangerous and scary to drive with fear of this happening at anytime specially when you carry passengers. Alot of other people have the same problem as me and it's annoying hopefully gm fixes this problem for us all.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that all four windows failed to function and the radio flickered. On another occasion, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check tire sensor warning message was illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn, but the contact managed to drive home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the warning indicator turned off. The vehicle was towed to superior chevrolet (located at 4770 covington hwy, decatur, ga 30035, (404) 284-7630), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Left and right front control arm bushings failed.very dangerous !!!
Continued noise from front end when driving- right and left struts,bearing plates mounts,shields and bumper boots were replaced - the struts were leaking fluid front end alignment was also done i am now having the same identical problem( oil is leaking and covering the strut ) at this time date 10/2013. This is not normal - my current mileage is 37,802.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was unable to turn the key to start ignitionwithout pressure holding the steering wheel . The second occasion, the steering wheel could not beturned without calling a mechanic in.parents bought car for commuting college student . Mileage isapproximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 35 mph, 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 approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 mph and attempting to slow down, the power steering warning light illuminated when the steering wheel locked. The power steering failure caused the contact to crash into a concrete barrier. The contact sustained neck and head injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The contact filed a claim with the manufacturer. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v171000,electrical system the air bag light illuminated sporadically and the power steering failed to function normally.the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 79,873. Rk
While driving all the light on instrument panel will all light up then the transmission will shift hard. The car will not crank at times and when this happens its a guarantee the transmission will shift hard. The evap sensor is faulting because when i put fuel in the vehicle seems like it does not want to crank. The evap problem does not seem to be related to a possible computer malfunction. We have had the fuel pump replaced by a local licensed mechanic.
The control arm bushings had to be replaced with less than 8000 miles on the car. They went so bad the car swerved and clanked andchattered when the brakes were applied.less than 8000 miles on the car???this is a joke. I see on the internet a lot of people with same complaints. Why no recall?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph, all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the speedometer, fuel gauge, and tachometer needles moved back and forth and displayed inaccurate readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic brake control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the remedy did not resolve the issue. The contact stated that the failure continued to occur intermittently. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
December 21,2008 changed my life forever. Driver was killed in a one car crash, where her and her car were thru to the street below on 6-35 and high dr. The car went airborne she was thrown out the car but was saved enough to be transported to the hospital where she later died. The car was not so lucky it landed and rolled to a stop at the bottom of the bridge, in which the car was scatter in many pieces. There was physical not much left of the car. The car would have been going the speed limit it would have by passed the opening and landed on the other side but because it was slow going it resulted in her death. There was a reenactment done but the finding were in conclusive on how she died. She lost control after getting on the highway. I checked for recall on her 2008 cobalt and there were none at the time of her death. Her older sister want to know if this could have been a result of the power steering problem. I started looking for recallright after her death and did not find any and did not know what to do but now this national recalls for the toyota then the voluntary recall done with gm recently opened our eyes that this young woman death could be the result of faulty car. Please let me know what is need to be done to file this complaint. We have suffered a great loss. She was a good drive and the conclusion that has been made has been none. We just don't know what happened.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated that the power steering light illuminated when as the power steering failed.the failure recurred intermittently.neither the dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was neither inspected or repaired.the current mileage was 46,950.the approximate failure mileage was 46,946.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 35 mph and attempted to change lanes when the power steering assist failed.the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, who stated that the steering shaft had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power steering). The failure and current mileage was 84,000.
All of a sudden, the steering wheel has shifted.while driving straight, the wheel is turned a quarter turn to the left. Whenever turning the steering wheel, i hear a squeaking noise and sometimes a "clunk" noise.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor was damaged an needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
My 16yr daughter has a 2008 chevy cobalt that she said the power steering locked up on this weekend 3 different times. She was able to pull the car to the side of the road and kill the engine and restart it without problems each time . Her car only has 19,900 miles on it, so it is still under warranty. My big concern is that if gm has not fixed the problem then it will happen again and she may not be so lucky next time. I am really concerned about letting her continue to drive this car.
While heading south on 8 mile road in cincinnati,ohio. My car went out of control. When the car landed against the guard rail i was heading north. This is the second accident this year with this car. First one was feb.2010 odi #10307249. I was going about 35 mph , it had stopped raining and the street was still a little wet. The recall of the steering motor, had been replaced. My concern now the none of the air bags deployed. The car will more than likely be totaled. Which would be a good idea to get this lemon off the road.
My power steering is getting real hard to steer and i do not have the money to get it check so i hope it is under recall can you help i hope thank you. My email [xxx] tel# [xxx].information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 20 mph and attempting to switch over to the right lane, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact continued to drive home without power steering and had difficulty turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 159,087.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the service traction warning light illuminated. The vehicle steering wheel seized. The contact coasted over to the side of the road waited thirty minutes and was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,497.
The power steering went out on my chevy cobalt.it has 36,000 miles on it!!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 mph, a rattling sound came from the steering wheel and the steering wheel became loose. The failure occurred without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle below 40 mph to reach his destination. The contact also stated that the failure occurred only when driving above 45 mph, but the rattling sound was heard at any speed. The vehicle was taken to dan tobin chevrolet buick gmc (2539 billingsley rd, columbus, oh 43235) where the dealer stated that the vin was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Vehicle was taken to the dealership in oct 2011 at apprx 16,000 miles to check loud noise coming from front suspension area.dealer replaced power steering motor according to recall and replaced part of steering column.however, that did not fix the issue.this is my elderly mother's car and she did not recognize the noise was not usual or that the repair did not address the problem.vehicle now has 20,000 miles (nov 2011) and mechanic diagnosed lower control arm bushings are shot.this is apparently a common problem for this model & year.dealer does not consider this a safety issue.i think it is--possibility of suspension components failing.
While i am driving anywhere, all of a sudden the safety lock feature comes on my dash board showing locked and then i lose power steering and all the other features go crazy on the panel, such as the gas, temp, air, ect... I then have to turn off the engine and restart it for it to reset itself but it continues to happen and more and more as time goes on and it's scarey because i lose my power steering and am afraid for my life or the life of others. I have had related recall work done it but it didn't last long and now no one wants to deal with it. Please see the attached history . My vehicle now has 92000 miles however the problem started at 59644 when the power steering motor was replaced. Maybe it's an electrical issue instead????
Loss of power steering assistant multiply times during a week
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized. The contact notified the dealer and informed them that the vehicle had been remedied in 2011 under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident and referred the contact to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
2008 chevy cobalt, power steering quit while driving approx length of trip was 70 miles. Shut vehicle off. Restarted approx 15 mins later and seemed fine. Drove straight to the dealer. Dealersays it has been repaired.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While straightening the steering wheel from turning near a curb, the steering wheel became tight and seized. The contact was able to pull into a store parking lot and, upon reversing, the steering wheel seized again. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on to reset the computer. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and parked due to the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Power steering is lost at times hard to turn once car is started at times.
Power steering failed while driving making it hard to steer.the steering however, would work again when the car was restarted after stopping.after a few days the power assist failed completely.the vehicle was taken to the chevy dealer and the electric motor was replaced.the dealer kept the part.
Sudden loss of power steering. This is the third time it happened. Gm has issued a massive recall about this but refuses to include this vehicle, even though other 2008 cobalts are covered.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to replacement of sway bars, links, wheel bearing and engine. Vehicle currently has steering wheel mechanical issues.
2008chevroletcobalt. Electronicsteeringwilldisengagewhiledriving.thisproblemhashappenednumeroustimesandcausingthedrivertonearlylosecontrolofthevehicle.theproblemwillariseiftheautomobileisontheroadatahighrateofspeedormovingslowly.dealershipsprojectthecostat$900to$1500 torepair.wefeelthisisthemanufacturesfaultduetoanineffectiveelectronicpowersteering.itisalsoagreatsafetyhazardthatcouldresultinsomeonecausingafatalityorgettinghurtthemselves.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing from a parking space, the vehicle loss power steering. The power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact contacted david hoffman auto mall (198 buffalo rd, rochester, ny 14611; (585) 527-9500) and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The contact took the vehicle to get an oil change and was informed that underneath the vehicle was severely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering power assist was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 161,634. Updated 6/10/14
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was previously serviced in 2012 under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the eps failed constantly and the steering wheel seized without warning, which made the vehicle extremely difficult to turn left or right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The power steering went out and the car became extremely hard to steer.this has happened at multiple times since the initial time.i called regarding the recall for power steering and found out that the previous owner had the power steering motor replaced at 58,400 miles.this is a huge safety concern, and the power steering going out twice on this model is indicative that the real problem was not addressed.the power steering column may be to blame for this continuous safety concern.the real core problem was not address by gm in their recall.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 10 mph, 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 124,000.
Potential power steering issues with 2008 chevy cobalt
My 2008 cobalt ignition locked up while parked. Car was towed to chevrolet and they switched it out. Had no ability to turn key, wheel or anything. Everything locked up completely.i finally got my chevrolet cobalt back (2 months) from the dealership with a brand new key for the ignition. Went to get into the car and they didn't switch the door locks. Now they cut corners and refuse to pay for or change my door locks so i have to carry around 2 separate keys. I have called chevrolet customer service and they say it is my fault. I have heard of several other owners of cobalts or owners of chevrolets that had the same thing happen.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While starting the vehicle, it was discovered that there was no power steering. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. After a few minutes of starting and restarting the vehicle, the power steering returned. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times before being taken to the dealer. Quirk chevrolet (444 quincy avenue, braintree, ma 02184 (781) 348-9660) diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired and was serviced in 2017 per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the warranty had expired after one year from the date of the recall service. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the vehicle, the power steering locked and made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering column and the motor failed. The vehicle was repaired per the warranty. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired she continued to have difficulty turning the steering wheel. The dealer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 31000 and current mileage was 31400.
Driving off of express way when power steering went out as going around the turn. Was able to drive the vehicle but had a difficult time steering. Will be calling the dealer jan 2nd.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 to 35 mph the steering wheel locked. The vehicle became very difficult to control. The contact stated that she was driving toward two parked vehicles and engaged the brakes in order to avoid a crash. She turned the vehicle off and restarted it and the vehiclestarted as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was advised that her vehicle was not part of recall 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system which she received two months ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she returned the vehicle to the dealer.the failure and current mileages were unknown.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The driver received notification of recall (nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000, steering: electric power assists system) and made an appointment with a local dealer. The dealer stated that the parts necessary to perform the recall repairs were not available. The contact was unsatisfied with not being able to have the recall repairs performed on the vehicle within a reasonable time. He confirmed that he had experienced power steering failures several times while traveling at speeds of 5 mph or more. The contact was concerned with the possibility of potentially being involved in a crash as a result of the defective part. He has yet to receive recall repairs to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer request information and records for this vehicle. The consumer and his girlfriend were involved in an accident and consumer asserts that there were mechanical defects *tgwthe consumer believed the defect was in the power steering motor and air bags. The consumer crashed into a telephone pole and was charged with vehicular manslaughter.the consumers girlfriend owned the vehicle and was killed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving 20 mph and making a turn, without a warning the power steering locked. She turned the vehicle off and then back on. The vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was not diagnosedor repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage was 8,338. Updated 04/09/10. *ljthe power steering electric motor was replaced. Updated 07/07/10.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven approximately 40 mph when the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times; however, the power steeringreset itself whenever the vehicle was restarted. The dealer stated that nothing could be repaired unless they were able to duplicate the failure. The service manager stated that chevrolet does not have a history of power steering failures.the dealer replaced the power steering motor prior to therelated recall, 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system. The vin was not available.updated 5/17/2010 * cnupdated 06/11/10
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started and engaged in park, the power steering warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to country auto (n7822 willow rd, plymouth, wi 53073, (920) 892-2309) where it was diagnosed, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were not available.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt lt. While driving 20 mph and attempting to make a left turn his power steering wheel locked. The driver also had to pull the wheel to continue driving normally while making a turn. The driver also stated that he spoke with the dealer and was that the vehicle was functioning normally and that should happen with an electric power steering wheel. The failure mileage was 32,862. The current mileage was 34,360. Updated 05/14/10.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the power steering malfunctioned. It was very difficult to turn and park the vehicle when the power steering malfunctioned. Nhtsa recall 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system was repaired by the dealer.a week after the recall repair the power steering malfunctioned.the contact stated the power steering usually malfunctions in cold weather.the contact stated the dealer needs a new part to repair the steering system before this causes a crash.the failure mileage was 52,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes to inquire about recalls and complaintregarding the death of a driver *tgwthe consumer stated the vehicle went airborne and her sister was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle landed and rolled to a stop at the bottom of a bridge, in which the vehicle was scattered in pieces. The consumer stated her sister lost control after entering the highway. The consumer wanted to know if the accident was the result of the power steering failing.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds she noticed that the steering was not aligned properly and caused the vehicle to sway to the left and right. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that she needed to replace the electronic steering assists system. The vehicle was repaired for the electronic assists, but the failure had continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 900.updated 02/17/11*ljupdated 05/02/11
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving approximately 2 mph in a parking lot, the steering wheel suddenly locked when the vehicle was shifted into reverse.the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel.the failure only occurs when parallel parking in reverse.there were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.the vehicle was able to resume normal operation.the authorized dealer was notified of the failure, but there were no resolutions.the technician stated that the failure was common for her vehicle.the vehicle was not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 21,000. Updated 5/27/09 updated 06/01/09.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated before the vehicle lost power. The contact shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained normal functionality. The failure occurred a total of 4 times. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and making a turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 30,000.
Chrome cover on 2008 chevy cobalt driver side door handle.upon searching the internet found four other incidents in regards to this problem.
I am using my partner's grandparent's 2008 chevrolet cobalt ls to get back and for to work. This morning i got up as usual, and went out to my car to let it warm up. I started my car, mind you i keep the driver's side door open because my car automatically locks, and started the car. Doors locked as per usual. However, upon hitting the unlock button on my key fob, the driver's side door would not unlock, passenger side did. I rolled down the window and closed the door, i didn't have a choice, i have to work. Anyway, i had to climb in through either the open window or the passenger side. I called reeder chevrolet in knoxville and they stated that it would be several hundred dollars to fix potentially one of two parts in the vehicle. I wouldn't have minded if i hadn't done my research and found out that there have been several hundred different people who have had the same problem, and no one has done a recall on this or done anything about it. The dealers half the time say they don't know what is causing it or they have never heard of it before. I would greatly appreciate it if someone actually did a recall because this is ridiculous.
At 3:30am, the front passenger side douglas performance gt-h tire 195/60r15 88h tire spontaneously exploded while sitting in my garage.it bent the metal frame around the wheel well, blew the headlight out completely, and caused damage to the interior of the wheel well.
Issue #1) fuel leak from top of fuel tank. This creates a strong fuel smell in cabin during any operation, and fuel leaking on driveway after operation. Fumes are strong enough that any open flame in cabin would detonate creating death and/or critical injury. The fuel pump has been replaced once in aug 2017 costing over $600 dollars. Issue #2) both interior front door handles have broken resulting in doors being unable to open doors normally. To open doors, windows must be cranked down opening doors using the outside handle. The failure area is where door latch cable connects to rear of door handles. Both door handles have been replaced, but replaced service handles have sharp edges from plastic flash. Both issues are critical to safe vehicle operation. This could result in death and/or critical injury if either issue fails during any vehicle operation.as a disabled veteran, husband and father, both vehicle issues are dangerous and lack the resources to keep repairing these failures. An investigation, recall and/or replacement is needed asap.
On february 21th, 2011, i was driving on the i-95 expressway. Suddenly, i lost the control of my car which was hit by another car driven by [xxx] (case # [xxx]). On june seventh, 2010, my wife had similar accident with her 2006 chevy cobalt. The fact that both crashes were so similar made dubious about our responsibility on them. I asked to inspect my vehicle twice (3/25/11 and 4/9/11), but inspectors said that my car was ok.on december 12, 2011 i presented a complaint to f. H.s. M. V. D. M. S. (complaint #[xxx]), on december 16, 2011 its answer was; your complaints do not fall within its jurisdiction. Dejected, i did not forward any more action. I have just received from gm a warning about a defect which relates to motor vehicles safety exists in 2005-2007 model year (my) chevrolet cobalt, then i read on tv news, and internet, that gm issued that it's possible that the air bags might not deploy if there is an accident. In this moment we realized that both the 2006 and 2008 chevy cobalt air bags did not deploy, regardless both vehicles crashes were on front bumperallstate insurance paid the amount of $6440.58 to repair my car.we have received a significant amount of letters from lawyers and allstate insurance dealing with injures damages and monetary compensation. Allstate paid to mr. Sentmanat the sum of $10 000, consequently our allstate insurance premium was raised substantially. This entire situation had caused stress, economic problems and lack of confidence in both my wife i. Because both crashes happened in the afternoon rush hour, i-95 traffic was crowded and slow, but in other conditions and as consequence of air bag malfunction my wife and might have died. For the reasons explaining above i, the writer, demand from gm a monetary compensation for the psychological, legal, and monetary problems caused by my car malfunction.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driver's door interior handle broke or became disconnected today, prohibiting exit from the car at that door.can be opened from outside handle.
Sliding on slippery road. Fishtailed, not sure if steering locked up. With the front of my car, hit another car in the side.no airbags deployed.concerned about the recall with the cobalt at this time.
The hood latch hook part of the hood is rusting to a point where its ready to break off which will lead to the hood being opened when driving
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he cut his hand on the front driver side interior door handle. The contact noticed that the chrome was peeling off from both door handles on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the failure repaired. The contact also stated that the front sway bar end was loose because it was worn. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 11/17/11 updated 11/30/11
Door doesn't latch when shut. Also, on occasion, neither the inside nor outside door handle will open the latch. If there is a fire, the driver has little chance of escaping the vehicle without injury. Also the door can open while driving and cause life threatening injuries.
2008 chevy cobalt, i bought it brand new in jan. 2008! i have had nothing but problems with the passengers side front end and front brakes. In the beginning, the car was under warranty, now it is not, but the problems keep happening and i have had it back in for service many, many times! always for the same issues, front end and brakes! you will see when you pull the service reports! i contacted gm and i had a wonderful lady working with me and she said she was putting someone on my acct, a guy called me said they accepted my acct, now today he called and said they were not able to do the buy back program with the car and just to keep servicing the car! im telling you they service it and then in a matter of a short period, its back in the service dept. The car should in no way shape or form, have all these issues and for gods sake front end or brakes, its still fairly new! i pray nothing seriously happens to me or anyone riding in this car due to something being broke or breaking! the service dept where i bought the car says they fix it, but shortly there after its back! now, they treat me like i don't know what im talking about and i am furious! please check out the service reports and you tell me! i believe this is a defective car! there also has been others who have had issues with the front ends and brakes with these cars even the owner of the dealer i bought it at admitted that! there are several bulletins out on it also, i know for a fact! i am one very dissatisfied customer!!! right as i speak, when you are driving 40+ mph the steering wheel shakes and you can feel it in your seat and on the floor board..is this normal? it also wants to sway to the left or the right...ya just never know! the brakes have this horrible grinding loud sound as you brake, it is sometimes, not always! i will put down the first incident date because too many to list! there were other issues with this car as you will see in reports!
Vehicle was taken to the dealership in oct 2011 at apprx 16,000 miles to check loud noise coming from front suspension area.dealer replaced power steering motor according to recall and replaced part of steering column.however, that did not fix the issue.this is my elderly mother's car and she did not recognize the noise was not usual or that the repair did not address the problem.vehicle now has 20,000 miles (nov 2011) and mechanic diagnosed lower control arm bushings are shot.this is apparently a common problem for this model & year.dealer does not consider this a safety issue.i think it is--possibility of suspension components failing.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to sway bar, power steering and ignition switch problems.the consumer stated the day after the vehicle was purchased, the sway bar links failed. Updated 07/30/14
Left and right front control arm bushings failed.very dangerous !!!
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front suspension control arm bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 4/30/15
Purchased 2008 car used in 2010 with approx. 10k miles. Have had several issues with stereo speakers going out. Car now has less than 60k miles.recently developed knock in front when going over bumps.took car to dealer to have recalled steering box fixed. Chevrolet says lower control arm bushings, front struts are leaking, and sway bar end links need replaced soon. Almost $1500 dollars. Not covered under warranty though online search shows rampant issues.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while making a turn at 5 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm bushings failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the lower control arm under the warranty. Four months later while driving 30 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and a noise was heard from the left side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the noise and noticed that the driver side control arm bushings failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 19,300 and the current mileage was 22,368. Updated 10/31/11 updated 3/30/12
The control arm bushings had to be replaced with less than 8000 miles on the car. They went so bad the car swerved and clanked andchattered when the brakes were applied.less than 8000 miles on the car???this is a joke. I see on the internet a lot of people with same complaints. Why no recall?
Took car into have it inspected fornoise coming from the from endtold it was the lower control arm bushing and that cobaltswhere good for that part to failso why does chevy not fix the problem?
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph and attempting to brake, the steering wheel became extremely loose and shook independently. The contact heard a sound of plastic breaking coming from the dashboard. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact replaced the axle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front struts, front mounts, rear shocks, and rear springs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired at the dealer, but the contact replaced the front shocks himself. The failure recurred. The contact spoke to the manufacturer who stated that they could not assist because the contact refused the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact believed that the stub axle was the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,507.
Vehicle makes rattle noise in front going about 5 miles an hour something in the steering wheel
On my way home from work in heavy traffic in indianapolis, someone in front of me hit their brakes hard. As a result, i also had to slam on my brakes. When i did so, my rear end spun out. I lost power steering. I crashed head first into the concrete median. However, the airbag did not deploy. Luckily, i escaped severe injury; although the wreck, the resulting loss of power steering, and the fact that the airbag did not deploy were directly due to the negligence of general motors.
This car has swaybars which i am told stabalize the car in turns i have had to replace them twice in a year and a half and now they are broken again and my warranty is expired and this cost a few hundred dollars every time they need to be replaced and i fear replacing them wont really fix the problem as it keeps happening and i dont know what to do at this point either put more money into the car or get rid of it which i can not afford to do .
Airbag : warning intermittently comes on.. Then resets on the next ignition start. Then will reappear again.suspension: severe clunking in front end only when turning or maneuvering . This vehicle has done 46k miles total.
I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 mph and only when letting off the gas completely. Then i received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So i took the car to the dealership told them about the noise i was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so i called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, i arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (rpm rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? i feel like i'm being cheated.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated when driving over a bump in the road, the entire front end would rattle as if was going to fall off. The vehicle had experienced the failure before and the dealer made repairs to the bushings. The failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was yet contacted regarding the recurring failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt.consumer writes in regards to replacement of sway bars, links, wheel bearing and engine. Vehicle currently has steering wheel mechanical issues.
Lower control arm bushing fails .there is so much play when braking car pulls to one side it didn't start till car was out of warranty.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to shake uncontrollable.the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the struts, control arm, bushings axle, cv joints, sway bar bushings, brake pads, and the rotors but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that because the contact purchased the vehicle used, they could not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 69,700. ...updated 01/31/12the axle seal was replaced, due to the vehicle leaking transmission fluid. There was a noise coming from the steering shaft. Updated 02/03/12
I have a 2008 chevy cobalt that was purchased new and with 51,000 miles on it i have replaced the lower control arm on the right side, sway bar bushing, sway bar, and tires. And now i have to fix the left side i also have a friend that had the same car, same year and about the same mileage he also had to do the same repairs.
Took car in to replace struts due to clunking sound while going over any surface that was not perfectly smooth. Turns out the sway bar and bearings were failing and needed to be replaced. Apparently i was very close to a possible bad accident. It was quite costly to repaint and i am finding this is a common problem gm is aware of.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that he cut his hand on the front driver side interior door handle. The contact noticed that the chrome was peeling off from both door handles on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the failure repaired. The contact also stated that the front sway bar end was loose because it was worn. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 11/17/11 updated 11/30/11
Continued noise from front end when driving- right and left struts,bearing plates mounts,shields and bumper boots were replaced - the struts were leaking fluid front end alignment was also done i am now having the same identical problem( oil is leaking and covering the strut ) at this time date 10/2013. This is not normal - my current mileage is 37,802.
Recently heard clunking noise in front end. Haven't taken it to the dealer yet, but will shortly. Suspect it is bushings mentioned in report # 10335840. The mileage is 26100.
2008 chevy cobalt 60,000 miles, left and right lower control arm bushings failed enabling front wheels to move a few inches relative to the frame.r & r control arms. Mechanic said wheel was ready to detach from car,replaced parts are available for inspection.
The vehicle is past the warranty mileage limits. I noticed several days ago a loud clunking noise while going over the slightest bump coming from the front end. I had the vehicle in for a oil change and tire rotation and asked to have the front end checked. The control arm bushings are worn out and i have to pay $300+ for the repair. Granted, i am outside the mileage limits of the warranty, but this vehicle is barely three years old. It appears i'm not the first to complain either. I have been a chevrolet and gm fan for years, but with this issue plus the problems i had with my last pickup, a 2004 gmc sierra, i'm beginning to question my choices.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt.while driving 34 mph, the suspension arm fractured on the vehicle.the contact was informed that the lower suspension arm fractured and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the failure mileage was 72,000.ma 09/03/15updated 8/30/2017
My son was driving his chevy cobalt home and when he tried to stop he had trouble. It felt like the back tire was going to fall off. He ended up hitting a car. Upon inspection, we found that the rear suspension on the passenger side had lost the nut and washer. It has been repaired at our expense even though it was under warranty.
Driving car on interstate at approx. 70 miles per hour. Rear drivers side tire separated causing car to veer off the road into grassy area. Proceeded approx. 75 feet before stopping vehicle. Car had over 1200.00 dollars worth of damage to rear bumper, tail light and rear door from tire beating up against car. The whole tread separated from the tire.
Driving in inclement weather, car performs poorly. Hard to control and poor traction. Car has 18,000 miles on it. Spoke to an owner with similar car (pontiac g5) who has similar complaint. A week ago an 18 year old girl lost control of her 2007 cobalt during winter weather. Worst car in winter weather i have owned.
2008 chevrolet cobalt digital tire pressure monitor will not indicate tirepressure.attempts to reset via instruction manual have failed.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the low traction warning light illuminated and the vehicle would not accelerate when the accelerator pedal was applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who checked the tires and test drove the vehicle; the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
When driving the traction control and abs warning come on together and it makes the car shake during braking.
At random the vehicle will suddenly exhibit esc failure, traction control failure, and several other trouble codes while simultaneously losing all gauge function and power steering. The error will continue to escalate causing a malfunction in the electronic stability control mechanism causing grinding while turning. The error often subsides after shutting the ignition off for several minutes.
The electronic stability control light is on all the time as well as traction control. Also i took the car in for the key not coming out of the steering and came out of dealership with a broken turn signal (it works but i hear a clicking sound when i turn the steering wheel).
The speakers no longer work in front vehicle, cannot hear any warnings such as low fuel, no seat belts, low oil etc. This could be potentially dangerous if warnings cannot be heard.read that others have experienced this as well. Also,seat belt clip button has broken off, can still use seat belt but the clip slides to floor when not used.
When driving at a constant rate, with constant accelerator pressure, between approximately 25 to 50 mph, the rpms jump/fluctuate causing the car to lurch and hesitate. This can be a safety hazard, particularly in icy conditions. The only way to avoid the hesitation is to actively accelerate or decelerate. There are numerous owners that have posted an identical issue on message boards and have stated that their vehicles had similar issues that were remedied by similar repair processes and that chevrolet has altered the process used to make replacement parts as the initial parts were defective. In addition to being a safety hazard, it is also an excessive and costly burden on vehicle owners. My vehicle has only 40,000 miles on it and has been doing this since under 35,000 miles. It cannot be documented without a video. The rpms jumping is a constant and unrelenting issue when driving at a constant rate of speed between approximately 25-50 mph.
For 2 to 3 months i have been smelling a strong gasoline smell and have not been able to find any leaks anywhere. This happens whether i am driving or stationary
The dealere wouldnt give me my plate.
Battery keeps dying and key is stuck in ignition. Have to keep replacing battery every 8 months which are brand new 5 year battery. Fuel line was replaced but still strong odor of gas and rotting fuel line again. Safety hazard! this has been reported by a large number of people. Why is there not a recall on this?? vehicle was stationary at the time. This happens all the time so i can only put one date in here. Something is also wrong with my electrical system and the check engine light comes on all the time after diagnosing with my mechanic and having it turned off. Why isn't gm doing anything to help us?
I smelled gas.took it to the shop.the fuel supply line was leaking.took it to the dealer and not covered under warranty, why not?i'm having the fuel filter replaced, which is covered.plus, my car is losing power while on the interstate.i see the electric power assist is under recall, but the dealer told me it doesn't apply to my car, why not?in motion, on the interstate. Recall no. 10v073000.
I recently acquired this vehicle, the prior owner put black tape over air bag defective message. I know that there was a recall in 2014, it states the owner was informed of the recall involving the ignition effecting the air bags.the listing codes not indicate whether the recall/ vehicle was ever serviced to correct the problem.i tend to think it was never done.i need to know how to determine, the incident describes the consequence: if the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.currently on my dash, the check airbag is displayed.original recall from the nhtsamanufacturer's report dateapril 18, 2014nhtsa action numbern/apotential number of units affected2,190,934nhtsa campaign id number14v047000componentelectrical system:ignition:switch
The battery of this vehicle, and even new ones from the same manufacturer, have the battery installed in the trunk from the factory. There's a brittle plastic tube that vents the toxic fumes generated by an operating battery to the outside of the car. If this tube is damaged/broken, it allows fumes to enter the trunk, and seep into the cabin. The fumes corrode your lungs, which in some cases, such as mine, leads to hypoxia, meaning that the operator of the vehicle is dizzy & confused. This issue not only affects the owners/occupants of the vehicles with this design, but could potentially endanger unsuspecting pedestrians/motorists due to the operator of a vehicle becoming incapacitated, or they may simply black out at the wheel due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. The fumes are allowed to build up in the cabin of the car if the windows are left up and the air conditioner is on recirculate. The fumes are odorless meaning that you can go about operating the vehicle for an extended period of time without noticing that there's a problem, not that it would matter since the fumes corrode the nerve in your nose that allow you to have a sense of smell. The symptoms are flu like, which may lead a victim to ignore their symptoms. In my particular instance, the fumes that were entering the cabin of my car was sulfuric acid. This design flaw could easily lead to death, if not from the highly toxic, carcinogenic fumes that are entering the cabin of the vehicle, then the confusion/dizziness that the fumes lead to, which not only endangers the operator of the vehicle, but unsuspecting pedestrians/motorists who may be in the path of a vehicle with an operator who has blacked out, or is simply confused/dizzy due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. The part number of the tube for my specific car is 15247277. Trunk batteries should be outlawed unless aftermarket.
When you use the signal lights and you turn they don't turn off after you turn and they have to be turned off manually.this car has 57269 miles.this is a safety isue
I have made a complaint before about my car stalling when coming to a stop or idling and the issue still hasn't been fixed. Still no one can diagnose my car, even though this seems to be a very common problem. My car has now started dying when i am driving. I'll get up to a speed and suddenly my car is off on the freeway. I still have no code being thrown on my car. I have put money into the car and nothing has made a difference.
The ignition cylinder on my 08 chevrolet colbalt imploded and i was unable to drive vehicle. I had to have it towed in and repaired. The service adviser told me there was to be a recall on this problem. Is this true? how does someone get an investigation started?*ln
Suddenly will not start. Went inside the store and when i came back out it wouldnt start.
Bought in nov 2015 from carmax. Immediately had to flush all fluids, replace breaks, and rotors. The car shuts off. Gauges go haywire,all warning lights come on and then the power steering cuts out. The car then shuts down. This series of events happens whenever it wants to. When i've just put gas in it, on theinterstate, in an intersection, in the rain, or in 85 degree weather for example. So far gmc has replaced the fuel pump or something to do with the fuel pump (i'm no mechanic, so i don't know exactly what it was) but i was told it was fixed. Obviously it's not. This problem has now happened while the vehicle is in park. I even have video graphic proof. Honestly, i'm terrified of the car and i just want rid of it with my money back. What happens when this car kills me and or other people while i'm driving it? i've set up an apt with carmax to have it looked at, but if they can't recreate the problem what then? i've got an appraiser coming out from chevy on this friday, october 9th. I just need someone to help me.
My 18-year-old daughter had a defective ignition switch in her vehicle causing her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into a ditch on today 11/29/2018 we check the recall list before we purchased her vehicle and it was listed as safe.
The air bag switched turned on and does not cut off and now the car hesitates to start up. All my recalls have been due to either electrical, steering and ignition problems. Now their is an issue witj the air bag and ignition. It chokes them starts after turning the key all the way to the right but it hesitates to start. This dudnt not happen unitl the air bags light started to stay on.
Since i purchased this car i have had a problem with intermittent stalling. Backing out of a parking stall. Stopping at a red light. Slowing down. Making a turn. Turning into traffic. I have cleaned parts of the car, replaced parts of the car, looked online for the issue (i find a lot of complaints about this with no resolutions), taken it to chevy (they find nothing wrong). Sometimes throwing the car into neutral will save it, but not always. The car is an automatic. As time has gone on it has gotten worse, but after all the recalls i have had no one can tell me what is wrong with the car. I will be making a left hand turn with traffic coming at me and the car dies. It just seems like gm needs a certain amount of people to die for an issue before they will address it.
Multiple times (not only today) my vehicle did not let me open the doors, the passenger door handle had too much give and did not allow my passenger to open their (passenger) door. I had to walk around the car and try to open it from the outside, which did not work, either. After a few minutes of trying i banged my fist next to the lock, which allowed the car to open. This has also happened to me on the driver's side door. Luckily, there was not an emergency, but if there were, if we were in an accident or the car was on fire, we might have been trapped in the vehicle.another issue the car is having is stereo problems and speaker malfunction. My front speakers do not work at all and the front left (driver speaker) is the one warning chimes come out of, including the blinker. I have researched this problem and it is a very common malfunction. It is not dangerous per se, but a blinker left on unknowingly could easily result in an accident.i have researched both of the issues online, especially the latter is very common for cobalt owners. I have contacted gm, and was told i need to get the vehicle diagnosed for my own money, even though it clearly is a malfunction by the parts/flaw in design to get gm customers to pay premiums for fixing parts that should not go wrong.
Driving up hill on freeway. Gas petal stuck to floor increasing speed. Could only stop by pressing hard( brake petal almost all the way down). Tried to duplicate scenario again but couldn't. Temperature was cold <30f outside.
The vehicle's rpms and engine will surge making it difficult to control the speed of the vehicle.
While driving the car, the service traction control light, the service engine light and the eng pwr reduced notification came on.when this happened, there was a thump sound, the car hesitated and lost acceleration for a couple seconds and the car had obvious performance issues after that.at the time that this occurred, i was merging into moving traffic and was almost hit by the car behind me, since the car hesitated for a moment, reducing my merging speed at a time that i needed to be accelerating.this could have been a very bad situation!
Cruise control works intermittently turn signals turn off on there own once in about every 10 time use . If your don't hearturn signal still blinking and keep driving other driver think you going to turn,came close to wreaking couple of times that's when i notice they weren't turning off after making the turn.
When driving at a constant rate, with constant accelerator pressure, between approximately 25 to 50 mph, the rpms jump/fluctuate causing the car to lurch and hesitate. This can be a safety hazard, particularly in icy conditions. The only way to avoid the hesitation is to actively accelerate or decelerate. There are numerous owners that have posted an identical issue on message boards and have stated that their vehicles had similar issues that were remedied by similar repair processes and that chevrolet has altered the process used to make replacement parts as the initial parts were defective. In addition to being a safety hazard, it is also an excessive and costly burden on vehicle owners. My vehicle has only 40,000 miles on it and has been doing this since under 35,000 miles. It cannot be documented without a video. The rpms jumping is a constant and unrelenting issue when driving at a constant rate of speed between approximately 25-50 mph.
I was in my driveway i was attempting to just back up and turn around i no sooner put the car in reverse and just touched the gas pedal when they car accelerated out of control with both feet on the brake the car still would not stop and crashed into a another family car was behind me and backed into it hard. The only thing that saved it from being more serious was the short distance that i traveled maybe 20ft god knows how bad it could have been if it had more distance to accelerate even more than it did. Not once did i ever have a problem like this before. Gm need to fix my car and my family members car well for there faulty parts they have been using on there cars i am thankful i was the only person in the car.
My 2008 chevy cobalt just started giving me problems april 2, 2011. I purchased it on march 15, 2011.i went to leave work and my car wouldn't start. All my electrical components shut down on me and my key wouldn't come out the ignition. When i turned the switch it just made a clicking noise. So i just sat there trying to figure out what was wrong. So i walked away trying to get help. When i returned the radio was on and the car just started right up. Also it doesn't pick up speed on the highway. At 65mph it seems as if i'm just barely moving. I feel as though this is an inconvenience to me because i have to sit and wonder if my car is gonna start everytime i turn the switch. It has occurred several times in one day and i haven't even had my car for a month. I am highly upset.
Unable to maintain control of steering, speed control or braking.same problem again today 11/22/2011 while stopping at stop sign under 10 mph.
While driving at low speeds (30mph) the power steering light came on. The car stalled, the wheel tightened up, the symbol with a locked car turned on. The speedometer started moving up and down crazyly. Check engine light came on as well. I moved to the side because it was really difficult to control and as i did the car just kept stalling worse and worse. Once i pulled over i turned off the car. I wasnt as freaked out as the first time this occurred since this has happened numerous of times and i've taken it to 3 different mechanics who don't know how to fix it at all. It's very scary it also happened while going at 60mph and all i do is pull over and then call the tow or drive it at low speeds home. I'm sure i fall in the category for a recall but have never gotten a recall letter. Its extremely dangerous and scary to drive with fear of this happening at anytime specially when you carry passengers. Alot of other people have the same problem as me and it's annoying hopefully gm fixes this problem for us all.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While drivingapproximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck when depressed. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. In order to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal and the emergency brake needed to be engaged. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who did not diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,025.
The contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact was able to apply the brakes and slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was currently destroyed due to a crash, but the contact stated that the crash was not related to unintended acceleration. No one was injured during the crash. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 08/01/12 the consumer stated that it is unknown whether or not the crash was caused by the spontaneous acceleration. The spontaneous acceleration happened 4-6 times. The acceleration would occur on level ground, highway, and uphills at a speed of 25 mph and 55mph. The airbags deployed on the drivers side of the vehicle. The impact was on the passenger side. The consumer states that the accelerator would stick. Updated 08/02/2012
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who drove the vehicle and was able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle decelerated violently. In addition, the contact had to apply force to the accelerator pedal in order to increase in speed. In addition, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 1/12/16
2008 chevrolet cobalt ls rented vehicle. Consumer states safety defect when lifting off the throttle in which the vehicle did not slow down.*tgw
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into a concrete guardrail three times. The air bags deployed partially. A police report was filed. The contact stated that she could not move and was taken to the emergency room to receive medical attention. The vehicle was not destroyed. The local chevrolet dealer was made aware of the crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash and performed a diagnostic testwhich found no failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning.the dealer was notified and stated that the floor mats needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vin was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 42,000.
Dash message says powersteering and speedomoter stopped working
Some times the car will not start, reduced engine power, can not go long distance on turn pike, car will stall out. Fuel/propulsion system, has a problem also, but will not let me click on box above.
Clutch is losing pressure, can not shift gears to drive the 2008 chevy cobalt ls (manual). Must pump clutch over 200 times to get pressure back. The clutch pressure goes out while driving on street and the highways, making it no way to downshift/ slow down. Could cause injury to all passengers.
My car ran into 3 times (2012 - 2, 2014 -1)lost control when i drive to high way and car lost power and control. Luckily i don't have any injury. But it's huge dangerous when my family also in the car.i don't know exact reason at beginning. I always send car to full maintenance after the incident. They always charged me different fix as well. Recently i continuously received gm safety recall letter to fix the gm safety recall 14115.i tried to make appointment with different dealers. They always told me the parts is not ready and there is no estimated time, maybe take very long time (months) to wait, even gm urge me to fix it at the same time. Until now, i have already received 4 letters from gm chevrolet and tell me fix as soon as possible, parts available. However, i don't understand why their branches take so long time and it seems put into a such a low and slow priority. A manufacturer may have flaw in their products. However, if they could not fix it for customer as soon as possible, they should not deserve customer satisfaction and respect. They regard customer safety as nothing. I won't buy any cars of this vender, nor my friend. I and my friends discussed this and they are all surprised and suggested me sell cars. And also share the comments and feelings in this channel. Thanks.
Ignition switch jams; air bag light stays on; cruise control stopped working; airconditioner stopped working; tire light stays on; engine light stays on; and now heater is barely working.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the vehicle began to rapidly accelerate. The pedal remained stuck until the contact used her foot to dislodge the pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000. Updated 04/19/12*lj
My back window in my car blew out for no reason at all. On both sides where the heat sensors are the glass is completely gone. The day this happened i had my defroster on and this is when it happened. I immediately called the dealership where i bought the vehicle and was told it wasn't there problem since i had over 10,000 miles on my car. I explained to them how it happened and still no positive response. I called the police and he found no signs of foul play and said to me it looked like a defective window my concern is that if it happens again with kids in the back seat someone can get hurt. I have pictures to show where the glass is completely gone from both sides where the heat sensors are.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact activated the windshield defroster, but it would not emit sufficient air to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the defroster was functioning intermittently when it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,900. Updated 02/01/12*lj
"takata recall" i am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.i brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that i have electrical issues with the car.also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires.the check engine light is on in the car.in motion on the street when experiencing this problem.the sensors are bad.this vechicle is programmed and needs a remote.i have to go to the dealer resolve it.time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact activated the windshield defroster, but it would not emit sufficient air to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the defroster was functioning intermittently when it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,900. Updated 02/01/12*lj
Front windshield keeps fogging up, and not during any certain temperature. Defrost is used to dissipate problem however it is an annoyance. While driving one rainy evening i almost had an accident due to this condition, and i consider having good night vision.
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather, the windshield wipers failed. The contact was unable to see the roadway and proceeded to drive with her head sticking out of the window to see the roadway. The dealer replaced the windshield wiper motor. The failure recurred a little over one year. The dealer replaced a nut on the windshield wiper motor. The failure mileage was 25,882 and the current mileage was 50,574.
While in motion the service air bag light come on and goes off randomly. A malfunction in the sensor or other area has lead to premature air bag deployment in other's vehicles. Airbags are a safety feature that give piece of mind that i currently do not have. This is the car we are considering handing down to our teenage son but am concerned with this warming that will not go away. The low tire pressure light randomly comes on as well, even when tires have adequate air.
The control arm bushings had to be replaced with less than 8000 miles on the car. They went so bad the car swerved and clanked andchattered when the brakes were applied.less than 8000 miles on the car???this is a joke. I see on the internet a lot of people with same complaints. Why no recall?
My fuel pump was leaking, so we had the fuel pump replaced and now the air conditioning/heater/defrost systems no longer work. We've had to replace the steering column, the fuel injection, and a leaking front windshield twice.also the fuel switch. Now the car somewhat stalls when trying to start.
At 3:30am, the front passenger side douglas performance gt-h tire 195/60r15 88h tire spontaneously exploded while sitting in my garage.it bent the metal frame around the wheel well, blew the headlight out completely, and caused damage to the interior of the wheel well.
Left front wheel bearing failure. Very dangerous !!!
Wheels- the control arm bushings wear tremendously and rattle making the steering wheel shake uncontrollably.steering- the steering wheel has a ton of "play" before it engages in a turn.brakes- the rear drums and shoes wear excessively fast causing severe deterioration and grinding.
On february 21th, 2011, i was driving on the i-95 expressway. Suddenly, i lost the control of my car which was hit by another car driven by [xxx] (case # [xxx]). On june seventh, 2010, my wife had similar accident with her 2006 chevy cobalt. The fact that both crashes were so similar made dubious about our responsibility on them. I asked to inspect my vehicle twice (3/25/11 and 4/9/11), but inspectors said that my car was ok.on december 12, 2011 i presented a complaint to f. H.s. M. V. D. M. S. (complaint #[xxx]), on december 16, 2011 its answer was; your complaints do not fall within its jurisdiction. Dejected, i did not forward any more action. I have just received from gm a warning about a defect which relates to motor vehicles safety exists in 2005-2007 model year (my) chevrolet cobalt, then i read on tv news, and internet, that gm issued that it's possible that the air bags might not deploy if there is an accident. In this moment we realized that both the 2006 and 2008 chevy cobalt air bags did not deploy, regardless both vehicles crashes were on front bumperallstate insurance paid the amount of $6440.58 to repair my car.we have received a significant amount of letters from lawyers and allstate insurance dealing with injures damages and monetary compensation. Allstate paid to mr. Sentmanat the sum of $10 000, consequently our allstate insurance premium was raised substantially. This entire situation had caused stress, economic problems and lack of confidence in both my wife i. Because both crashes happened in the afternoon rush hour, i-95 traffic was crowded and slow, but in other conditions and as consequence of air bag malfunction my wife and might have died. For the reasons explaining above i, the writer, demand from gm a monetary compensation for the psychological, legal, and monetary problems caused by my car malfunction.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Unable to maintain control of steering, wheel control or braking.
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