2005 Chevrolet Cobalt: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 Apr 10, 2014 · Electrical, Wheels · WV

2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to several recall notices. *smd the consumer stated there were always some type of electrical issues with the vehicle, such as the headlights and taillights having to be replaced. Also, the rims bent easily. The consumer had to purchase new ones.

Filed Aug 12, 2011 · Steering · 73,000 miles · AL

Chevy cobalt have had power steering motor replaced twice, still no power steering, now dealership says it needs a new steering column for 1000.00,which I cant afford, have had to replace computer module for motor, replace rims that were out of round,head lights bulbs come loose and don't work , loses power and the car feels like it has run into a wall it jerks so hard, steering locks up without notice, key gets stuck in ignition. All of these have happened to my fine chevy product, when is chevy going to do something about it.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Lights, Suspension · OH

Headlight full of moisture has got worse and worse for the last two years almost and gm will not do anything about my headlight. Today 6/15/2010 I took my car for the recall notice got about the power steering assist. And found out that both front lower control arm bushings need replaced, and my right front rim is bent and possible wheel brg might need replaced and I called gm about this and they will not take care of any of these problem they said (sorry about the experience) why is gm not helping!

Filed May 27, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · OH

Power door locks and remote will not work replace battery still not working, can not drive over 40 MPH because car jumps and steering is all over the place and made me hit a giant pot hole and cause damage under the car and I think it bent by rim on passenger side front and four about a year or more drivers headlight light is pull of moisture and has a bad glare in it. Called chevy and they refuse to do anything about all of it.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Lights, Steering · FL

2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states vehicle stopped suddenly. Consumer has received recall notice and is requesting reimbursement*tgw the consumer stated the power steering light illuminated. The consumer was also informed the headlights were full of water.

Filed Apr 30, 2010 · Lights, Steering · 86,000 miles · MD

My power steering in my 2005 chevy cobalt sedan goes out every so often for no apparent reason it has been taken back to a dealer once or twice for this problem. They have told me that I have to pay over 2 grand to get it fixed. With the recall out I don't know if mine is covered or not I can provide the VIN and other info. Problem started right after I bought the car and that summer had no steering what so ever. It has been a major issue for two years now it happens mainly when the car is driven over 80 degrees. And also one of the bulbs in the high mount third break light does not work anymore after being replaced more than once to see if it was a problem with the bulb. Front headlights have had to be replaced 5 times since buying the vehicle and I have gone threw more turn signal bulbs to count.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · KY

I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt I think I got the car in like february of 2007 I'm not sure on the dates but I say a little bit after I had got it like about 6 or 7 mouths after I had bought the car it stated to do what it wanted to do like the power steering would lock up on me on a turn or when I would turn the wheel really sharp. My sister was driving the car and she was like you need to get this fixed before you have a wreck or something bad happens. I'm like I cant get it fixed the warranty has ran out on the car. Then I would turn the car off and turn it back on and it would work fine. Then on one occasion me and my 2 friends was going shopping and I let her drive my car and we was in the middle of the intersection when she adjusted the steering wheel and the car shut completely off on us while going down the intersection cars were everywhere around us. All the gauges went down all the light went off everything just cut off and shut down so we let it coast to the gas station that was on our right we could not do anything the steering wheel was hard so it took 2 of us to turn it. I think that something in the electrical system has a short in it or is felling because my lights when I put it in gear or out of gear the light dim on me and then my power locks don't work so I cant lock my car any time I want to. The locks sometimes you can hear them going up and down in the car. My car got broken into the other night and I have a police report for that because my locks did don't work there for somebody got in my car and stole something from me. If my locks would not keep going up and down then I could keep my car locked. But about a month ago my light on my gear shift just quit working. I have to like tap on it or put the gear shift up in park then back down to drive for it to come on and then it will go right back off. Then I have to change headlight and bulbs around my car every other day cause they just go out. But it has to be electrical cause they short out.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · 99,000 miles · GA

Power steering column and motor replaced for over 1,000 dollars also bushing. Engines stalls when pressing gas and brake pedal. Key wouldn't come out ignition and my car wouldn't stay in park. Had to pay a locksmith to remove the key. Headlights keep having to be adjusted. Wheel bearing and struts need to be replace but I don't have the money for all of these repairs for a 2005 vehicle. Its to many problems for such a newer vehicle. What is chevy going to do about this, how many more people have to die or get injured.