2005 Chevrolet Cobalt lights problems

Filed Jan 27, 2019 · Lights · 92,300 miles · FL

The front right side headlight had moisture buildup inside the fixture .plus the fixture had discolored and faded and was not clear. Apparently the sealant around the headlight fixture did not make a permanent tight seal therefore water entered inside. As a result the daytime light went off and on and the signal light did the same. The safety issue was while in motion on a city street turning the driver facing me did not know I was signaling and the driver behind me saw fast signal lights flashing from my chevy cobalt. I had my complete headlight light assembly replaced by a body shop and this corrected the whole problem. It cost me $173.52

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · VA

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.

Filed May 5, 2018 · Lights · 88,674 miles · FL

The turn signal switch, that has a plastic finish, broke and cracked at the point that meets the steering column. My right side headlight went out, while I was driving in the dark going to work which is 10 miles on city streets . The next day I brought the car to the chevrolet dealer who I frequently bring for repairs. The service advisor told me the that this is florida and heat does terrible things. My car lights may have all gone off and create a serious safety problem. My car is now at the chevrolet dealer for repair it will take about 4 days they are ordering a new part. Plus labor , estimated cost $400.00 mileage on my car is 88,694.

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Body, Lights · 108,400 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact attempted to change the headlamp bulb because the bulb shield fell off. The contact had not noticed the shield was missing until he noticed a glare in the bulb. The contact stated that there were two light bulbs affected due to the reflector failing without warning. The contact purchased a repair manual and noticed the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v560000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that the glare could affect an oncoming motorist, resulting in a crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 108,400.

Filed Feb 3, 2015 · Lights, Steering · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 10 MPH, the tail lights and head lamps randomly illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal. There were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 53,379 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. Suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. He was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. He admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. I called the police and obtained a police report. The air bags did not work. My mom and I were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. My car stalled on impact of the other car. Luckily my foot was on the brake and I did not hit the car in front of me. I had to restart my car and I pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busy street. I complained that my air bags did not work but I was ignored. Also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which I thought was strange.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 97,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

While making a left turn, the car felt as if it was sliding and hit a guardrail. Then, slide alongside it. That impact propelled my car across the street and it collided with a guard-wall, on the other side of the street, totaling the vehicle.

Filed Oct 23, 2012 · Lights · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the rear running lights and all of the dashboard lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Lights, Steering · 95,000 miles · MO

Power steering was recalled in my 2005 chevy cobalt...but the whole steering column needs to be recalled. I will never by a chevy again.