While driving on expressway, car went dead> had to make an emergency stop. Power steering went out, but after restarting the car it was ok. It keeps happening off and on- on occasions. I kept smelling gas, took it to car repair shop was told I could not drive the vehicle, was told the gas tank had to be replaced or whatever the part inside the gas tank. Note: when the power steering problem arrived I was leaving going to work. I started the car but the steering was hard to turn so I pulled back into parking space and turned off the engine. I restarted after a few minutes-was able to steer ok. Upon smelling gas this went on for serval days. I thought it was fumes from other cars. I would smell gas while driving it. One day as I pulled up to work I got out of the car and noticed something wet next to my front tire. I could smell gas fumes. I took it to repair shop the next day. Shop told me the car could have caught on fire.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems
146 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 79,000. 60 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 146
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 79,000
- crashes
- 60
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal12
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Side/window1
- Knee bolster1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
What 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, she was informed that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14e021000(electrical system) and 10v073000(steering) were associated with the VIN. The contact then took the vehicle to jeff johnson chevrolet(2533 carrollton pike, woodlawn, va 24381) where she dropped the vehicle off to have the recalls repaired. While driving at 45 MPH, the steering wheel locked as an unknown warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact drove straight into ditch and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were no injuries due to the accident and a police report was not filed. The contact had the vehicle towed to her fianc's house. She immediately called the dealer to inform them of the accident and also informed that she had noticed that the steering wheel was slanted to the right by about one to two inches upon return of the vehicle. The dealer informed her that her vehicle was not apart of the steering wheel recall. The contact called another dealer,flow buick-gmc(1945 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314) where she was informed that since the recall had already been serviced, they could not assist her with the matter. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and was informed that a senior advisor would contact her about the matter. The senior advisor had called her back and informed her that the recall was inactive and that they would contact the initial dealer to get their side of the story. The contact had yet to hear back from the advisor. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
1.gas smell - fuel leaks after leak fix still smell gas (even after setting for a couple of days. 2-door lock issues-even after fixed by gm-now won't lock at all 3.air bags- gm stated that they could not get parts in 4.electronic issues -start auto now show-power steering, had checked by gm wont ECM won't cummunicate with TCM. I have had all of this checked by anthony chevrolet and nothing has been done! State they cannot get parts and or not worth fixing.
On 7-20-20 I spoke with stephanie ( 1‑800‑222‑1020) on the federal safety agency site, were I got the phone number. I told her I entered my VIN and found there were 6 recalls on my 2006 chevy cobalt. I explained to her on 7-15-20, I left for work but noticed my power steering was not working properly. I was afraid I would not be able to make the turn onto the expressway because of the steering. I went and purchased power steering fluid, only to learn there was no place to put it. Stephanie and I looked at the recalls together. We discussed the numerous recalls she saw along with me. She set-up a diagnostic appointment here in conway, ark were I now reside for 7-23-20 @ 7:00am. Superior dealership. I arrived and (lisa) asked if I had an appointment, I said yes. I told her what my issue was and she went into my car and pulled out something under the dash. She had in her had something she said would light up red if there was a problem. I was under the impression I was going to have to place the vehicle on a machine in order to find out the problems. She then told me there were three recalls on the car but they all had been fixed. And stated I would be charged $ 150.00 for a diagnostic test. I explained to her I had not received any communications pertaining to recalls on the vehicle. I clearly saw on the federal safety agency site recalls for , the gas tank which I had to replace because it was leaking gas. I replaced a fuel throttle because when I was driving on the expressway I lost power in rush hour traffic. There is a problem with the air bag because it is showing it's off, so I know if I were to get into an accident it will not deploy. I believe the recalls I saw on the site were legit recalls. I'm not certain how they disappeared from the site when I showed up for my appointment only a few days later. I was told I could pay the $150 because their techs had to be paid or get rid of the car.
Power steering light come on and off and anti-theft light comes on and off usually when turning and on highway
The car isn't drivable. Electric power steering out, electric plugs and wires, won't start at all. No clicks, nothing. If you turn the key nothing happens, but a light that is a car with a lock through it. This is my daughter's only transportation. I saw there was a recall on the power steering and electrical. Thank you kathy key
Service airbag light is randomly popping up on the dash! This happens when the car is running and in motion.
The car says service airbag the steering is hard to turn and it makes a good knocking noise when you go out low-speed a high-speed make it difficult to leave on the road and make you swear it pulls to the left and it's horrible and gas
Air bag lights come on car is hard to steer air conditioning does not work any more and I get an engine reduce power light comes on
"takata recall" on 3/30/18 I was involved in a wreck. I was traveling on a busy city street when the light turned red. I stopped and the person in front of me was driving a large SUV. When the light turned green and traffic began to move I started driving. Out of nowhere with no warning, the driver just stopped and my car ran into the back of the vehicle. We both stayed in our vehicles I called 911. Officers arrived and emergency services. Even though hardly any damage was done to the SUV, my car sustained a lot of damage to the hood and bumper of my car. The airbags didn't deploy. I thought my car was totaled by looking at it. I was able to have most of my car repaired out of pocket because I had liability only at the time. The passenger in front of me after giving information to the responders was able to drive away, I was not. I've also had another accident where the airbags didn't deploy in 2014. I am concerned that I might be in another accident that could be life-threatening and the airbags won't work. I contacted gm about my concerns regarding the airbags and nothing was done to have my airbags checked. I was able to have the switch changed when there was a recall for that. I hope by sharing my experience with you something can be done to have my airbags checked and give me a sense of security when driving my vehicle.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags
Does the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 79,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have bad airbags?
The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (146 complaints), 2007 (144 complaints) and 2008 (98 complaints).
Other 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Steering 1,299Fuel system 466Electrical 412Transmission 137Engine 136Body 51Brakes 51Suspension 51Acceleration 48Driver assistance 44Locks 38Lights 21Visibility 16Seat belts 8Wheels 7Tires 5Seats 3
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