Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. A local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. The contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems
71 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 39 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 71
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 39
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal6
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
What 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In nov 2019. The airbag symbol started comming on the instrument panel ,it is on while stationary,goes out. Then it comes on when in motion ,on city streets, highways,etc.
I know about the recall for 2005 chevrolet cobalt, my can has turned off while driving & I have had problems starting my vehicle., the steering wheel ignition system 'is the problem' my vehicle does not start anymore at all !! Please schedual an appointment at the nearest dealer that can repair the recalled parts? Near 95838 sacramento, ca. I believe that my life has been endangered several times because of the defective recalled parts !! " yes" I am very upset" !! My vehicle has stopped running on both city & freeways.
Takata recall. I hit a patch of ice going to a friends house. I did a three sixty hitting a guardrail all the way around. My air bags didn't go off. They should of with how hard I hit. Totaled out my car. I was traveling down I-75 in ohio
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Billy navarre chevrolet in lake charles, louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) had closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,379.
My wife was involved in a crash in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 23 february 2018. Car lost power to power steering motor, ABS brakes, and air bags did not deploy after hitting a tree due to loss of steering and braking ability. I drove the car the morning before the crash and noticed the gauges and speedometer fluctuating moving all around, power steering light flashing on dash, I pulled over and turned the car ignition off and restarted car it then went away. My wife then drove the car going to her work and she called me about 5 minutes after leaving our house saying she has lost control of the car with no power steering or brakes, she was scared and hysterical and said she had crashed under a tree with in 1 mile of our house. The air bags did not deploy upon impacting the tree. I went to help her, I missed seeing the car on the first pass by, because it was in a briar patch under a tree as you can see in the pictures and the amount of damage done. She is very lucky that she was not injured. This car has been in for recalls for power steering motor(2) and ignition switch (1). It was not raining the day of the crash, she crashed approximately 10:20 am. I pulled the car out of the briar patch and drove it back to our house. I feel that this crash was due to the car losing power to steering, braking and air bags. My wife said there was a on coming car, that she was trying to avoid hitting, when the car entered the grass on the right side of the road the soft ground pulled the car off the road into the field and came to a stop after hitting a briar patch and tree. It could have been much worse my wife or someone else could be dead because of the problems the chevrolet cobalt has had. I filed a claim with our insurance company with $500 deductible, so we will probably be without a car because of this accident because of defective problems with this car.
I was driving out of my parking spot at a very low speed (less than 5mph) and the air bags deployed, unprovoked. Just the driver's side deployed. I received burns and cuts to my arm and have hearing loss in my one ear.
I simply lost the ability to steer my car, all it does is click when I turn the steering wheel, luckily I was close to home and slowly edged to the front of my home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to hedricks chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,690.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the temperature gauge icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering lost power. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred several times and was not remedied. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (146 complaints), 2007 (144 complaints) and 2008 (98 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Steering 1,143Electrical 323Engine 120Transmission 99Fuel system 56Brakes 49Suspension 47Body 46Driver assistance 45Acceleration 40Locks 35Lights 27Visibility 14Tires 9Seat belts 7Wheels 7Seats 2
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