Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that a sulphur odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was able to restart after an hour. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic but was unable to diagnose the failure and the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be cleaned and reset and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,113.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical complaints
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Drove home from work and about 3 hours later I got into my car to leave, cranked my car and I had a message on my digital reading "power steering" and I could not turn my steering wheel at all!! I looked on youtube and see there are a lot of people having this issue with their cobalt's, but yet there hasn't been a recall on this issue and was told to contact you guys. Why hasn't there been a recall?? I'm afraid to drive my car!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch and noticed strong fuel fumes emitting into the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the recalls were preformed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I was pulling into the parking lot of where I work and my engine shut off. I have already had my ignition switch recall completed. My daughter was driving the car a few days later and the same thing happened to her as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and would not accelerate. The steering wheel seized. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ignition switch and two keys were replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,417.
First I had the control arm bushing replaced twice within the first year of owning it, the car was bought brand new. The last two years the car started to chug at stops display would read reduced power mil light would come on I had to stop the car, disconnect the battery then it would go away and could drive it. This last year the car will now upon starting the display will read power steering, security system locked this car does not have a security system, the gauges go haywire car dings low fuel, when trying to move the car shifts very hard, brake pedal hard to push, car surges and chugs when stopped.
Chevrolet cobalt had a ignition switch recall which I did and now a couple months later I can hear the ignition switch click on and off repeatedly,the anti theft system is now on and engaged,the symbol is constantly on,it thinks that my car is stolen,even when I drive it'll be on it'll disable my gauges, my gauges will not work and if they do they work for a second and go off repeatedly,the car will flash dash icons like if it was a christmas tree show, it looks like if an alien race came in and keep messing with it..sometimes the car won't even start, it won't kick over, on the digital display of my dash I get dash marks cause of a computer error cause of a another faulty ignition switch. The cars gauges as I try to drive will not work, the icons on the dash will keep rotating from other icons, this car is dangerous in my own opinion. When I drive the gauges won't work and it's so dangerous, I can't see the speed or my rpms, I can't see how much gas I have, my radio is no good, the leather they used for the seats was garbage, the paint was done by an amateur, the paint is coming off the car, rust is developing, my doors will open and close themselves, I never had this problem before doing the recall.the ignition switch turns off my airbags,my radio does not work, my wheels hubs have broke cause they used cheap wheel hubs on a sports car, the ignition coil packs are garbage.the car is defective, I spent close to $22,000 to $24,000,in 2006 for my 2006 chevrolet cobalt 2.4 ss which has less than 71,000 miles.they pushed a cheap crappy parts car with cheap paint and no rust prevention,also the wiring of electronics in the car was complete [xxx], the wiring harnesses on all the wires is crumbling,the wiring to the battery in the rear trunk of the car is a fail,chevrolet pushed a car out that was no ready for market,they pushed a car out that was defective and dangerous. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle gave off 3 chimes while driving at approximately 20 MPH and the t/c light and engine light went on. Various other lights on the dashboard started flashing and the car started to lose power. "power steering" read across the LED readout and the vehicle became hard to turn. The vehicle ended up in the middle of an intersection facing oncoming traffic. A head-on collision ensued with oncoming traffic.
Email from congressman van hollen on behalf of constituent re recall on 2006 chevy cobalt (send reply to ms. Austin morris). *smd the consumer stated she was involved in an accident in 2007 and the vehicle was totaled. The consumer stated the faulty ignition was the cause of the accident. However, the consumer stated gm stated the accident occurred during the time, they were filing for re-organizations and was not going to honor the recall.
My vehicle suddenly and completely turned off by itself, while I was driving on a very busy, dangerous highway. Note- I already had the ignition switch repaired under the recall, and I have nothing on my key ring!!! I contacted the gm customer service number (1‑800‑222‑1020) and it felt like no one is taking this complaint very seriously. They put me in contact with the dealer that did the recall repair, and I now have an appointment scheduled in 12 days, which I have to pay for diagnostic testing at $104/hour!!! What's happening to my car now is the same thing that was happening to initiate this recall (and lawsuits) in the first place. How can they be so nonchalant about this complaint, and furthermore, make me pay for it? Clearly there is a different problem than what gm is claiming, as I've searched online and have found others still having the same dangerous problem of their car completely turning off in the middle of driving, since they too have had the repairs!!!
The driver's side door will not open with the key, the remote, or the buttons on the door. My wife had to climb out the passenger side door.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and released after numerous attempts. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). After the recall remedy was performed the ignition key would only released when the steering column button key release was engaged. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to total power loss and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated the dashboard lights flickered and the power steering failed. He also stated the truck would not open, after the ignition recall was performed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated after turning off the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition switch. The key remained in the ignition switch until the vehicle was driven because it failed to release after numerous attempts. On a separate occasion while driving, the traction control and engine warning lights illuminated intermittently with a reduction in the engine power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and currently being diagnosed. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the remedy did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
I have read on multiple forums one being, http://www.carproblemzoo.com/chevrolet/cobalt/air-bag-light-on-problems.php aside from just one website being evident of reports for my request I to have found that my vehicle's air bag light turns on when there is no one in the seat (passenger) as well as turns off when there are person's in the seat. Not only that, but at random times on the main console while driving, it will say "service air bag" while also illuminating the red air bag display on the driver's hud (assuming that is for the driver's air bag) please please look into this. Preferably the passenger side, it would be nice to have the air bag on at all times or to allow the driver/passenger to turn it on or off. I have called several mechanics at chevy dealerships who all say they can't just turn it on and to service it they would only make the seat sensor more sensitive, I don't believe that will solve this issue. As far as I know the air bag won't deploy when the "service air bag" shows up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The contact mentioned that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the tracking control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
I took my car to a repair shop after hearing a strange noise while driving to work. After an analysis, I was informed that the engine had no oil in it and the noise I was hearing was called "engine knock." I was also informed that the engine was completely shot due to lack of oil. My oil light on my dash never came on to alert me of any problems with my oil. When I start my car, the oil light along with all the other emergency lights (I.e. Traction control, check engine...) light up as usual and then go off, so I know the actual light works but I think there may be a sensor issue.
2006 chevrolet cobalt wrote general motors about five months ago when the vehicle stopped running. *mw the consumer had difficulty starting the vehicle, the window fell into the door, the power steering went out and there was a leak coming from the AC.
The ignition switch locks up after I have put my vehicle in park. I then have to start my car again, foot on brake, move my shifter to neutral, back to park and hopefully im able to turn the key to off. The steering is a pain at times to deal with. Especially at slow speeds it jerks sporadically. Also im not sure if this issue has been recalled but I've read many forums of the AC leaking on the passengers floor leaving puddles of water. My car does this, through car washes and when it rains. I've also noticed that you can hear the remaining water flow left behind in the dashboard. I only had this car since november 2014 and have so many problems. If possible, can all recall repairs be performed on my car to prevent any issue in the future?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that all the doors failed to remain locked. When the locks sporadically continued to unlock, the battery became inoperable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. In addition, the windshield wipers, defroster, and the cruise control failed to operate. Also, the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,115.
2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 3, 2015 @ 1100- started the car pulled out of parking spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area, and gauge returned to default off position while on. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back in, started vehicle up, drove for 3-4 miles, vehicle performed as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.
2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 2015 started the car pulled out of spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back; vehicle started up as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.
2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 2015 started the car pulled out of spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back; vehicle started up as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.
My car start loosing electrical power and turning off the engine while driving it does it often especially when I turn or stop for a light. I took the car for the recall to monday chevrolet recently it took to weeks for them to fix it, they put me in rental car that I ended paying 192.00 for fees which they never told me I was going to pay for deposit. When I got car back feels wear and the car still do same thing now more I am driving and engine turn off , I have to put the car in park and turn on the car again and I call back customer service contact monday chevrolet they will set an appointment to look at it again but if is not related I will have to pay 95.00 for them to check it . I will rather take my car to my own mechanic if this result related I will be calling this dealer again. I am very unsatisfied and frustrated .
Lets see my electric steering is messing up it wont turn right sometimes need to be recalled before I have an accident.
Was out shopping came back to my car and it wouldn't crank and the anti-theft lock light was on. Had it towed to the dealership and I was told it was the ECM. Went to get an second opinion and I was told it was the fuse box, then days later I was told it was the bcm. Then hours later I was told it was the bcm and ECM. These cars are very faulty cars and have way too many issues. It jerks and crank when it want to. Then it started stalling a lot and then take off at a high speed out of nowhere. Im so tired of this vehicle and the chevrolet dealership and gm giving me the run around.
We were driving down the road in oct when all of sudden dash lights up flashing dinging going crazy the car keeps jerking forward like its trying to shift into a gear for the whole 40 min drive it drove fine on the way home . It has done this maybe three times since the other day I was driving my grand children to school when the car started to jerk forward then just stopped running and lost power steering , in a three way intersection , my car finally started up after about 10 mins. In oct when the car started having problems I called our dealer they said the car had all the recalls done that it would cost 90 to check it out and that they wouldn't be able to find anything unless it was having the issues at the time they had the vehicle I ended up calling gm about the problem only to be told I am sorry that you had a stressful morning we can give you a case number and will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours may car now sets at my daughters house I will not be driving this car for fear I may injury or kill my grandchildren or others this vehicle id a death trap gm needs to own up and buy out these vehicles so upset right now shame on them how many lives need to be lost before they do something this time?
My wife was driving her car a 2006 chevy cobalt ls all of the sudden the dash board lights turned on as if it was being turned on from a cold start. The car started to buckle in the message board started to say power steering. She lost power steering and had to make an emergency stop. I checked the car that afternoon and nothing seemed fine then on a saturday afternoon it did the same thing to me. I took it to a mechanic to be scanned and the code u0073 popped up which is the control module bus ( communication buss was off). The transmission has not been shifting right, hard, rough shifts are being done. The idle drops and raises automatically. My door lock for he driver side does not open as well. This is really unsafe.
I attempted to get my chevy cobalt repaired for the recalled ignition parts and had my appt. Cancel because no parts. I called the dealer on 12/02/2014, after the date they said they would get it repaired. The service advisor for the dealer told me they were have been waiting for over a month for parts, and because of the delay they had been purchasing "rebuild kits" and "fixing and reusing the recalled" parts. I contacted gm and the regional manager laughed at me and told me he new the manager and he was a good guy and this couldn't happen. I have filed a complaint with gm executives and have been told they reviewed that parts system and there is no rebuild kit.
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