2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: sudden loss of power

Filed Aug 9, 2024 · Steering · 200,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the power steering assist warning illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left or the right. The contact was able to pull off the roadway, turned off, and restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the loss of power steering assist became a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2022 · Acceleration · KY

My husband was driving and the car suddenly stopped taking gas and said reduced engine power. He got it back home as it was only a few miles but top speed was less than 10 mph. It never did run right anymore and then completely stopped a few days later. Also the key gets stuck in the car if the battery goes dead. I had to leave the key in with the window down because I was scared of getting locked out. When my husband was able to come and charge the battery some it released the key. It never had any issues like these until they suddenly started. These issues showed up in summer 2021. Codes mentioned general electrical failure, throttle control issues with pedal and tac module. High and low voltage to tac module.

Filed Oct 8, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · OH

While driving through an intersection car shut off. This loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. I called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that I may be charged a diagnostic fee if I bring the car in for repair.

Filed Mar 9, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 35,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost power steering assist which caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. Rodgers auto group located at (2720 s. Michigan ave chicago, il) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2018 · Steering · 95,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel lost power without warning. The failure recurred several times. The contact called the moss bros. Chevrolet dealer at 951‑485‑3500 (located at 12625 auto mall dr., moreno valley, ca 92555), but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Body, Engine · 80,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. The contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. The vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The contact called harry green chevrolet at 304‑624‑6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact about the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). The contact had not received a recall notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Steering · 186,600 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While making a turn at 20 MPH, the steering lost power and locked up. The vehicle was pulled over to a parking lot. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called feldman chevrolet of new hudson at (248) 939-5399 (30400 lyon center drive e, new hudson, mi 48165) and was informed that there were no recalls. The dealer suggested a diagnostic test be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 186,600. *tt the consumer stating while driving the vehicle steering will lock up when making a turn.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 210,464 miles · NC · crash

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.

Filed Dec 6, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 155,000 miles · IA

Takata recall while I am driving my power steering light comes on and my car will lose power steering. My gear shift starts making a clicking noise, when I press on gas when it goes to change gears it jumps into the next gear, when I try to stop it won't let me the engine feels like it is trying to go faster when I'm trying to stop. I have had fhe car for about 2 years and it's a ongoing problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Steering · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle lost power and could not be steered. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2017 · Steering · 25 miles · MI

I was driving the car when a massage appeared on the board power steering and I lost power in the car I was driving very slowly I was scared the steering don't respond but I was driving straight to my house and then 25 min later the steering work.

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

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.