Electric power steering goes out while driving 2005 chevy cobalt at any speed. Happens often, have been able to pull over and turn car off and restart then power steering works again for a while. Very dangerous at high speeds(55mph) have seen many reported problem with same issue with this year and model..
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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My chevy cobalt 2 door coupe has a problem where the electric steering just stops working while driving and it disables the traction control system and the ABS system I got it fixed which the warranty I had didn't cover for 1k and then 4 days later it happened again. I have researched this issue and found that it happens a lot with these cars and after they are fixed it keeps happening. Also when this happens the motor will not idle properly and the trans slams when shifting gears.
I am driving down the freeway and the cars power steering would just go out. It was very difficult to make a turn at any speed. The only way to try to help the problem is to pull over,turn off the car. But that only helps out for a few minutes, then the powersteering will go out again. Then the process will start over again.
I was driving for less than a mile at about 45mph when the car's driver information screen read "power steering" and the wheel locked up and found it very difficult to steer. I was able to make it home safely. I turned the car off and then on again and the problem went away. I also have a newer car of the same model that had this issue and the steering column had to be replaced. I have filed a separate complaint with your office for this vehicle; the conformation number I was given is 10283738 for a 2007 chevy cobalt. I have not had my 2005 chevy cobalt repaired yet as I can not afford it and it's warranty has expired. When the 2007 was repaired the service advisor told me that it was a very common problem with the cobalts and the chevy hhr because they have electric power steering as opposed to hydraulic. I don't feel safe driving in these vehicles and I surely don't feel comfortable having my wife drive them either.
For the 3rd time my 19 yr old daughter's 2005 chevy cobalt's power steering went out. This time she was on a busy tampa highway. I see there is no fix for this. I can have it replaced for 1,500 but that new part will wear out as well. When is someone going to recall this problem? Does someone have to be hurt or worse? I see complaints all over the internet on this!
My 2005 chevy cobalt power steering keeps going out. It started only doing it ever so often but now does it every time you get in the car. Right after you turn on the car and start driving it quits working. It is very hard to turn and makes it difficult to drive. If you turn off the car and turn it back on, it works but only long enough for you to drive half a block.
My steering wheel locks up out of the blue in the highway or anywhere , I have to shut the car down and re-start it so it can be operational again but I have been close to get into a serious accident because of this problem. It happens repeatedly without warning.
The electric power power steering on my 05 chevy cobalt has failed on numerous occasions, when the car is started it works and turns off shortly after aprox. 1-3 minutes. The repair cost about $1000. To replace the motor and steering column. I'm finding many reports of premature failure on the web for several gm models that use this same design.
I have always taken great care of my 2005 chevy cobalt. I've taken it in for regularly scheduled check-ups and oil changes. Within the last year I have experienced several things wrong with the car. Recently it was the power steering. A warning flashed on my dashboard and my power steering automatically switched off, leaving me to manually steer the car! After almost turning into another vehicle, I stopped my car, turned it off and started again. The car has been going in and out of the power steering mode for the last 48 hours. After researching the cost to repair the issue, I am furious to see that it will cost nearly $1000-$2000! I have seen thousands of complaints about the same exact issue. When will gm decide to do something about this and put a recall on the issue??
Power steering went out on my 2005 chevy cobalt while driving.
My 2005 chevy cobalt powersteering comes across my dash. Steering rough and whole car jerks like the transmission is jumping out of the car. Dangerous for consumer who put their faith in the american brand gm, rather than buying foreign. And gm want stand up and admit bad design and fix the problem for their consumers. As soon as we buy foreign they yell we are sending american jobs cross seas.as tax payers we bailed your company out bail us out with your defective design without costing us 2000.00.
Power steering failed and reset upon restart but failed again shortly thereafter, in a busy intersection.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that she replaced the power steering column since it was faulty. While driving 20 to 40 MPH the power steering failed and made it difficult to turn the steering wheel. There were no warning lights before or after the failure occurred. The dealer informed the contact that the steering wheel had to be replaced at her expense. The dealer also confirmed that there was no warranty or recall on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 74,800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Steering also became difficult and this failure could result in a loss of steering control, the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction and increased the risk of a crash. The vehicle will be inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 33,000.
Loss of power steering while driving.
Vehicle loses power steering while driving, making it very difficult to drive safely. Requires engine restart to restore, but problem often returns.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the warning light illuminated, within seconds there was no power steering and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The contact turned the engine off which allowed the vehicle to reset itself; however, it failed again. The dealer is currently diagnosing the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving the warning lights illuminated on the dashboard and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The failure occurred frequently. The dealer replaced the steering column at the owners expense for $894. The following day after the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that a motor needed to be replaced for an additional $100. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no related recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 79,000.
There was not any warning. The power steering message came on in the car and I loss power steering. Thankfully I was at a red light, but could have been traveling at 65mph on the highway going to/from work. Several complaints are out there online about the same issue. Paying almost $500 to replace power steering motor; but was also told that this may or may not be the true issue, that the steering column may be the culprit..cost of $940.00 to replace!!! Who has that kind of money???
2005 chevy cobalt power steering goes out. Some days its every 10 min some days its every hr.
Power steering on 2005 chevy cobalt goes out leaving the car very hard to steer. Turning left or right requires two hands and a lot of muscle. If the car is turned off and restarted problem goes away and comes back. The problem occurred about the 39,000 mile make.
My 2005 chevy cobalt had a power steering failure at 67000 miles. This happened while I was going 60 MPH on interstate 95. My car made a noise and beeped at me and power steering came lighting up on the dash. My car then revved up to 6000 rpms and caused me to sway in the middle of traffic and I had to pull the car over, fearing I was going to crash into other cars. I will have to replace the steering column which includes the sensor that helps with power steering. It occurs often. I will be fine for a ride but then I get back in it and start driving and get up to 30 of 40 MPH and power-steering will come up on my dash and all of my instruments go whack. My speedometer goes to 0 and the engine revs but doesn't increase speed. It will cost anywhere from 1250 dollars and 1800 dollars to fix this problem at my local dealership.
2005 chevrolet blue 4 d sdn complete steering failure caused control failure while operating vehicle. The following actions occurred simultaneously; audible alarm, power steering message displayed on dashboard LED screen indicating inoperable, steering failure. Replacement of steering column asm, intermediate steering shaft performed by keddie chevrolet, inc. Route 56 west, 200 lincoln ave. Vandergrift, pennsylvania 15690; 724.567.5683; total cost of replacement = $866.36.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, then the steering column locked up. As a consequence the risk for vehicle crash increased.the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution. The engine was turned off then restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 29,200.
On friday august 25th 2009 I was driving my car when all of a sudden the power steering indicator came on in my car and immediately the power steering went out while I was driving. On tuesday august 29th 2009 I had my mechanic look at the problem and discovered that my 2005 chevy cobalt has an electric power steering system and it can only be fixed by replacing the entire steering column. I immediately contacted gm chevrolet to inform them and they stated that there has been no recall scheduled for the 2005 or 2006 chevy cobalt. I did an internet search on the chevy cobalt and discovered that power steering going out is a common problem among chevy cobalt owners and chevy is failing to do anything about it. This is a safety matter because the power steering will go out at random and chevy says that it will cost $800.00 just for the part not including labor cost. This is a manufacturing error that chevy needs to correct.
The power steering on my 2005 chevrolet cobalt keeps failing at random intervals. Usually when it fails, I have to stop and restart the engine to restore it, and it continues to happen while on the road.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased in 2006. While driving, the power steering warning light illuminated indicating that the power steering was off. She was unable to turn the steering wheel left or right. She also stated that whenever utilizing the air conditioning unit in the vehicle, the power steering would fail shortly afterwards. No repairs had been made to date. The VIN was not available. The current and failure mileages were under 75,000.
The power steering fault keeps coming on turning the electrical power assist off. I have to restart the car to get it to work again.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 MPH he lost power steering which made it difficult to maneuver the steering wheel. He was able to safely drive to the emergency lane, shut the vehicle off and restart it. The power steering disengaged and resumed normal driving function. A local mechanic determined that the electrical power steering unit was failing and the repair cost would be approximately 2,000. The manufacturer stated that the failure is a common occurrence; however, since the warranty expired no compensation would be offered. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 91,000.
2005 chevrolet cobalt with electronic/power steering defect that has caused the steering in my vehicle to fail and/or work improperly. This failure first occurred around 21000 miles it was repaired under the warranty that I had purchased for the vehicle when I bought it. My car now has 36000 miles on it and the same problem is occurring again the dealers will no longer cover the repair even though the car is still under warranty.
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