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.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance problems
45 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 45
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 82,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
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Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Takata recall the problems I'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. It locks me out and when I put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that I'm able to get the key out of the switch is if I jump it off. I was at home when it happened parked.
Suspension is really bad.
The traction control system light on my chevrolet cobalt 2005 stays on and does not turn off until I shut off the engine. The check engine light also stays on as well at the same time the traction control system light is on, so not sure if these two issues are related. I also notice that the vehicle jerks periodically when I am on the road and there is rough shifting of gears.
I 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 contact stated that the traction control and steering warning indicators randomly illuminated several times, and then the engine stalled. The power steering also randomly shorted out each time the failure occurred. The failure intermittently progressed for over two years. The dealer was notified of the failure several times, but the contact had not yet approved what the dealer mentioned would be an extensive diagnosis and repair. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system), and 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. ..updated 06/08/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the shifter independently moved and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. The traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2010. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
The first time it happened, was at interstate speeds.(60 to 70mph) the second, was in city stop and go traffic. The third was backing out of my driveway after a 5 minute idle. The fourth was when my last mechanic was test driving it because he thought he'd fixed it. Dash lights blink on and off, all warning lights come on, engine cooling fans stop operating, transmission hunts for what gear it should be in; resulting in the transmission self destructing. Engine management, other than the cooling fans, seems to be unaffected. I've replaced 4 TCM's so far; as all mechanics say that is the problem. It works for a few days or a week, then the same problem manifest. This seems to be a problem with quite a few gm vehicles.
I was driving down the road and for no reason my chevy cobalt theft lock came on (ABS) light started flashing and tractions control light came on indicating that the traction control was off then in my dash board it said power steering failure then it was rough idling and fuel goes up and down then it gives rough gears this is the second time it has happened driving down the road this is not safe
Made left turn and my airbag went off. Mechanic said that the clock spring shorted out internally in the coil and deployed the airbag. Gm has not contacted me over this matter and have been trying to get them to reimburse me for since 2010.
Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance
Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt driver assistance?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have the most driver assistance problems?
The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2005 (45 complaints), 2006 (44 complaints) and 2007 (24 complaints).
Other 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Steering 1,143Electrical 323Engine 120Transmission 99Airbags 71Fuel system 56Brakes 49Suspension 47Body 46Acceleration 40Locks 35Lights 27Visibility 14Tires 9Seat belts 7Wheels 7Seats 2
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