2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Suspension · 97,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that a loud squeaking noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side, while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact wa sinformed that the front control arm was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2009 · Steering · 53,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact noticed that while making a right turn, the steering wheel began making a grinding noise. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 53000.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · KS

I had just over 25,000 miles and my first my power steering light came on then the car just started stalling and power steering locked up, also was making a clicking noise. Then the car competely stalled and could not be moved at all. The dealer replaced the shifter. My car again was fine while driving on the highway approximately a month to two months then my warnign chimes were coming on but indicating nothing. After a total of a trip on the highway after slowing down to a mim. Speed on non-highway my power steering light again came on and my car started stalling and jumping, steering locked up and car was making a grinding noise. I shut the car off and restarted, it was fine for the time and as soon as possible I sent to dealer for repair. Dealer states it is the body control modular. I am afraid that my life my be in danger if this would happen at highway speed not to mention the lives of others on the highway as well other chevy cobalt owners.

Filed Aug 18, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 15,390 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the steering shaft was replaced twice due to a rattling noise heard when going over bumps in the road. The steering shaft was last replaced was 8-11-06 but the rattling noise continued. When the steering wheel was turned to either side, a grinding noise was also heard. The rear bushings were replaced once due to the vehicle bouncing all over the road. Soon after, there was a grinding noise heard when the vehicle was put into reverse. The dealership was alerted.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Body, Electrical · 48 miles · PA

Car purchased 2/21/05. Windshield fluid not in the car. Driving on highway mud was splash on window tried to wash it off, no fluid, mud smeared on window had to pull over on the highway to manually wipe off-2/05. Horn not working or was never put in, had to wait 3 days for replacement-3/05. Brake light coming on whether car is in motion or not. First reported 3/05 then again in 4/05. Told that the fuse may be going out. Still does this as of 9/05. Radio/cd player locks if you start the car an immediately adjust the volume have to restart car to unlock- 5/05. Back lighting for console does not come on all the time while in automatic mode. Unable to see speed if driving through a tunnel not well lit. Driver side tire making squeaky noises and grinding sound when parking in reverse. First reported 5/05 told may be brake dust still doing this as of 9/05. Appt pending. Headlight blew out 9/05. Back window passenger side not sealed properly you can hear and feel the wind coming in while on the highway its a pain. All of these thing were reported to dealer and general motors on survey.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Steering, Tires · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt:the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. This vehicle was rented by the consumer for three days. The vehicle was making a squealing noise, and got into a severe accident. The problem was either in the steering or the tires. An investigator was looking into the problem . Contact believed that the accident was caused by this noise. She lost complete control of the vehicle while going around a curve, resulting in a collision. 2 occupants sustained injuries. The police reported that contacts vehicle hit the left side of a diesel semi truck, but she stated that vehicle hit the front of the other vehicle. Also, the police report stated that there was moderate damage to the diesel truck. The police report was available if needed.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Steering · 978 miles · MI

Consumer states: steering column itself makes a rubbing and grinding noise, no matter which way you turn to left or right