Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. Additionally, there was an abnormal beeping noise detected. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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When I got the car in june 2020 I got the key I was told to turn key to acc wait until lock icon go off my car alarms will sound anti theft system took to chevrolet dealership,and they charged $$$ said they replaced several part's and still it's stalls,and loose powder steering,it says I have no fuel in car brake light on do not chimes when I get in car it makes it like I stealing the car and it shutdown everything been doing it sense july can't drive out no where stalls when I did try driving it engine light comes on then my steering wheel locks up
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,087.
Power steering locks in and out by itself causing the car to shift hard and doesnt want to idle but when steering is working correctly it runs like a new car please help
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel ceased without warning. The contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. Neither the local dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon reversing out of a parking lot at a slow speed, the power steering ceased to operate, with the power steering warning message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her to make an appointment with her local chevrolet dealer. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage on was unknown.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when coming off the intersection at about 10 MPH, when the steering wheel failed without warning. The contact stated that they were only able to drive the vehicle straight forward. The contact had the vehicle towed. The contact, who was a certified mechanic, stated that after examining the vehicle they noticed the rack and pinon was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the rack and pinon. The contact contacted an unknown dealer who informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. The contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. Medical attention was sought. The vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. A local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. The contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the power steering failed. As a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Anytime while driving, the power steering will flash on my dash and my car will start to jerk aggressively. If I can't pull over and I drive for just a while to find somewhere to pull over, my car will stop moving and start going backwards in the middle of the street. I had an o2 sensor replaced which stopped the power steering to go out for a while but it started back again. My power steering will also go out as I start the car, forcing me to turn the car, wait a few seconds and start it again. It can go on for a while and multiple mechanics have looked at the car because the check engine light comes on but they can't see anything wrong with it. I have to wait 30 seconds before I can drive my car, which can make me late to places if I have to do it multiple times, if I don't wait then the power steering will go out on me and it can happen anywhere. Last year, it went out while I was going 60mph on the highway and I couldn't go anywhere to pull over, I'm lucky I didn't cause an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the power steering seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. The vehicle also lost fuel. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle also hesitated and jerked violently, and "faulty power steering" and "loss of fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. In addition, the service engine indicator illuminated and the transmission made an abnormal shifting noise. The contact called anderson chevrolet (31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 226-0822) and was informed that the transmission recall was serviced in 2009; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tcm module, power steering and odometer not working properly
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to turn the vehicle off and on approximately four times. Afterwards, the vehicle resumed normal operation. Cable dahmer chevrolet of independence (1834 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (866) 650-1809) was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Takata recall power steering needs to be fixed it's a strong dangers turn when parking or driving which scares me a lot I just got a recall fixed on my ignition and I I thought this was apart of the recall I looked online notice a lot of complaints noticed mine acting up I need it fixed I have a family and I don't want nothing critical happening
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use force to pull over and restart the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that the speedometer was not registering the speed of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,254.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the electric power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and the federal safety agency action number: pe10005 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
The other day while driving through an intersection the power steering abruptly stopped working almost causing an accident! There is a warning on the dash that goes out after shutting the car off and restarting it. The power steering works for a few minutes then abruptly stops working again without notice!
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. On different occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Billy navarre chevrolet in lake charles, louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) had closed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 110,379.
Power steering lost when stationary and in motion
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.
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.
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.
This is the 3rd time I have tried to get a response from the federal safety agency to remedy a ongoing problem with gm and the eps issues that has plagued all owners of cobalts-g5-g6-saturn ion-etc. But it is apparent gm is turning a blind eye to the problem. It is blaintently obvious when consumers do contact gm directly their reply is that they haven't heard of this problem. I can as well as others testify that all of the complaints on social media and forums are out there. So how can they say it is something they haven't heard of? There's too much money to be made off of repairs.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. As a result, the driver crashed into a concrete traffic barrier. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
I was driving down I-69 from fort wayne and the steering had abruptly gone out and I had no power steering. I managed to slow down and pull onto the shoulder. Shut the vehicle off and restarted the engine and it seemed to have temporarily fix the problem enough for me to make it home. This isn't the first tine it has happened. I also let my daughters use the car to drive to college and back. I would hate to have it go out on them not being familiar with how to correctly gain control of a vehicle with no power steering. It would be a shame to have the loss of life due to gm's complete disregard to the quality of the products they seem to pass off onto the consumer market. There is a problem with the power steering and there are plenty of owners through social media that have the same problems. Why won't gm fix this issue before another life is taken. It shouldn't matter how I was driving to know that there is a problem with the eps system. I have sent a message before and have never had a response from anyone via email or mail delivery. I want this taken care of or I will never buy nor recommend anyone buy a gm product due to the total disregard of human life over saving (corporate) the almighty dollar. Not only did this junk get put into cobalts but also saturn vehicles as well. Cheaper product isn't always saving money in the end. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.
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