2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: engine failure

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Steering · 170,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized while making a left turn. The contact powered off the engine. Once the vehicle was restarted, the contact was able to steer and drive home. The failure recurred while turning into the garage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing of the failure. The contact stated that the steering wheel was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Steering · 170,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel made an abnormal clicking noise. The contact stated that the steering wheel also seized, which made it extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the electric power steering failed. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Steering · 120,698 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and able to drive normally. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to plum creek motors (1111 plum creek pkwy, lexington, ne 68850, (308) 217-4097), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,698.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Steering · 176,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to be pulled over to the side of the road with excessive effort. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Steering · 191,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact powered off the engine, restarted the vehicle, and continued driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2017 · Steering · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Bob johnson (1271 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14615, (866) 915-9664) was contacted to check for a recall on the vehicle. The contact was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 11, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 128,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. On several occasions, while driving, the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that excessive force on the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was able to turn off the engine warning indicator. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was associated with the vehicle and to contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 187,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. Whether the vehicle was being driven or idling, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the transmission when shifting gears. Also, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and seized while in park. An unknown warning indicator illuminated and the speedometer malfunctioned. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an electrical module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Steering · 113,393 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 113,393.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Steering · 160,293 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked an attempting to reverse, the steering wheel locked. The contact managed to drive the vehicle out of the lot and the steering ability seized while driving around a curve. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,293.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Electrical, Locks · 178,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road and the engine failed. In addition, the doors unlocked without warning and the instrument panel lights failed. The rearview mirror dome light was the only light illuminated. The contact was able to resume driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Steering · 100,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While pulling out of a parking spot, the power steering seized and caused the contact to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. There were no lights illuminated. Since then, the vehicle was difficult to drive because the power steering failed intermittently without warning. The vehicle was experiencing the same issue as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.