2006 Chevrolet Cobalt locks problems

Filed Sep 7, 2021 · Electrical, Locks · 155,000 miles · CA

The contact's daughter owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. Additionally, the door locks would lock and unlock independently, and the speedometer was not functioning properly. The electric power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Locks · 68,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver side door latch would not work correctly. If the door was closed and latched, it would not unlatch. If the door was open, it would not latch closed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

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 Dec 31, 2015 · Locks · 106,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver side door would not open when the doors were unlocked. The contact stated the latch was stuck in the locked position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 90,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Locks · 148,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the doors locked and unlocked independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle; however, the failure has continued. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2014 · Body, Locks · NY

My 2006 chevy cobalt has had several instances of the doors not latching and/or not being able to be opened. The driver door, seems to do ok, as long as I keep it lubed. Currently, the rear passenger door will not latch. When I look at the latch, it seems to be moving freely, yet will not latch. It has been tied closed with a rope, since october 2013, as it will cost hundreds, just to have it looked at. It has manual locks, so is not an electrical issue. I need to find a way to fix it myself, but cannot figure out what the problem is.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Body, Locks · 60,000 miles · MI

The power locks suddenly do not work as usual. Usually, all the doors are locked when I drive the car while they are unlocked when I park the car. Now, there is no response of each door when I shift the car to park or drive. I hear some tick sound when I push the brake, which is not there when the locks work well. Sometimes it is very hard to move the power steering when I park the car.

Filed Mar 1, 2013 · Locks · 98,000 miles · NY

My door locks will not always work.... The doors will just be locked whether your inside or outside of the car. The locks show the doors are unlocked but when you pull the handle it feels as if it isn't attached to anything. After punching the door around the handle area the door sometimes will then open. Upon searching this issue on line it seems there are a lot of people with this same issue. I was locked in my car for hours yesterday until I finally climbed out the window. After that the doors finally opened and when I went to the store shortly after I was locked out and stranded outside my car for another several hours. I think there needs to be a recall.... Also once when trying to open my door I tore the handle right off the car because it had locked me out. This also seems to be a huge issue for many others as I also see this online.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Body, Locks · 50,000 miles · MI

Unable to open driver side door from the inside or the outside. I can unlock the door with no issues, but the door itself will not open. Have to climb in and out the passenger side of the car. Have seen a lot of complaints about this same issue on townhall-talk.edmunds.com.