I bought my 06 chevy cobalt in october 2008. The power steering started going out just a few of months ago. Just yesterday I can't keep it on for more than five minutes. If I turn the car off and back on it works for a few minutes but goes right out. This has happened daily for the past 2-4 months. I am very disappointed in my choice of vehicles because it has been nothing but problems, and it only has about 45000 miles on it. This often happens while attempting to turn onto the freeway and makes the car very difficult to turn. This car is very dangerous, and there is nothing I can do about it because of the expense for fixing it. Have not taken it to a dealership yet.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Sudden loss of power steering while driving vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately between 65 to 70 MPH on normal road conditions; the steering wheel locked. The "power steering" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. There was difficulty steering which resulted in a higher effort to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle steered in one direction. The contact was able to drive into the emergency lane. The warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was able to resume operation. The failure recurred. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 77,000. The VIN was rejected from the system.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 MPH, she noticed the power steering warning light was illuminated and suddenly, the vehicle no longer had power steering. The failure has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 24000.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 MPH the power the steering failed and made it difficult to control the steering wheel. Within seconds, the power steering light illuminated. The contact previously noticed a burning smell in the engine area. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, he replaced the engine oil. The vehicle identification number was not available. The failure and the current mileages were 78,000.
Electric power steering system failed while driving on the interstate. After stopping, shutting car off, and restarting car the power steering appears to be functional again. This happened today, as well as 2 times last week.
I was driving my 2006 cobalt on a straight roadway, the power steering went out and was very hard to steer, it does that very frequently now and my pregnant wife is afraid to drive it because of its defect. I think chevrolet should have to fix this before someone gets hurt or killed because they don't want to back up there product, I think a recall would be very handy for this situation.
Power steering failure. Driving in curvy area, power steering went out. Little control of vehicle, driving at 25 miles per hour. Even in dead stop, could not turn steering. Have to stop vehicle, turn off ignition and turn back on. Will let you drive for limited time and then same thing occurs. Afraid to drive vehicle that still having to make payments on, cost to repair too great. Small children in home and ride in vehicle, afraid accident will occur and hurt my children.
Power steering stopped working while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, then steering became difficult. The vehicle was restarted after five minutes, and then she resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to dealer, in which the technician concluded that she would have to pay $1000.00 to replace the steering column. No repairs were made. She is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 29,800 .the current mileage 29,826. Bl updated 10/20/09 *cn the dealer made the repairs. Updated 10/22/09.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while exiting a parking space, she lost power steering. The inability to steer while driving could lead to a vehicle crash. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection, nor has it been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 48000. Updated 11/17/09 *bf updated 11/18/09.
Driving at different speeds (even 70 + MPH on interstate) the power steering would go intermittently on our 2006 chevrolet cobalt.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently fails. The inability to steer while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash. He notified the dealer and was advised by a technician that it would cost approximately $800 to $1000.00 to replace the component. No repairs have been made. The current mileage was 67,106. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. He stated that while driving he lost power steering and noticed a failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. He then continued driving normal without any additional power steering failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and inspected where it was determined that the electric power steering unit failed. The vehicle has not been repaired since no warranty is available. The failure and current mileages were 54000.
Tl*-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that intermittently the electronic power steering fails; which causes loss of steering. Loss of steering increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the power steering module need to be replaced at an expense of $1000.00.she contacted the manufacturer, but was not provided with any assistance. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were was 26,000. Bl
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. She stated that while driving 20 to 30 MPH, the steering wheel locked and she could not turn left or right. She turned the vehicle off, attempted to turn the steering wheel and restart the vehicle and was unsuccessful. The vehicle was then towed to a chevrolet dealer and the computer diagnosis indicated no failure codes. The dealer also drove the vehicle 50 miles and was unable to duplicate the problem. The dealer has unsuccessfully diagnosed the failure on 4 occasions. The following four computer codes were listed: code p0700, u2105, u2100, and u0075; however, the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 20000 and current mileage was 41000.
I was driving down a straight road when suddenly without warning my power steering went out. I had to pull into the nearest parking lot and stop.
We have a 2006 chevy cobalt. The power steering goes out on it randomly. This could be a very dangerous thing to happen for a new driver. From what I have read online this a big issue and there should be a recall on the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and moments later the power steering failed. The contact noticed that the check air bag light was also illuminated. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The contact stated that the steering failure could result in a crash. The current mileage was 97,000 and the failure was 90,000.
Alarm goes off,the power steering and engine light come on. The car starts to jerk violently and the power steering goes out! If you come to a stop the car stalls. It does not happen all the time , but so far three times for me. The first time it was at the garage nothing was reading out from the codes. They have the car again and so far it hasn't acted up for them.but it is kicking out codes this time. Thank goodness my husband was driving because I could not have turned the steering wheel. There could have been a terrible accident!!
There are no events that lead to the failure. 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. I've only had the car for 2.5 years and only has 45000 miles. Very dangerous when fails, almost impossible to steer safely at speeds over 45 MPH. Fails anywhere after 2 minutes to 10 minutes after car is cranked. Hundreds of other people online have reported same issue. Needs to be a recall.
Within 1 month of purchase,the car rattles and sounds like something is going to fall out when you put on brakes,starting to do it when I make turns,getting worse. Took it back to dick shirley chevrolet,they said it was in the steering column and it would cost $700.00!! Of course that isn't under warranty. They said it was safe to drive. Nothing they could do about it. After looking at web site of all the problems people are having with steering issues with this model of car I know I was sold a lemon and they know it,too!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel, then the power steering failed. The inability to control the vehicle increased the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, she smelled a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of failure. The current and failure mileages were 58,900. Updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09.
2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure while driving, in d or r and when attempting to parallel park. It's an intermittent problem which causes me to have to excessively tug on the steering when to make a turn. This can only be repaired if it does this while in the possession of the chevy service department. Once the car is cut off the steering motor resets itself and the failure code is gone. So I would have to drive to the dealership while its happening! Nothing has been done to fix this, just the instructions to bring it in when it happens again.
While turning or sloxwng down my car shakes violently and pulls to the left. I recently put new tires, alignment and rotation thinking this would solve the problem and it has not. It feels as though my steering wheel is going to shake off. The dealership suggested the new tires and it has not helped. This is a huge safety concern and something needs to be done.
I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ls with only 15000 miles on it and driving on the highway..the light came on and said power steering and the steering was shot..couldn't barely move the steering wheel..it happens alot now ...cant even drive for a couple of blocks ..have to go to the chevy dealer and since I bought it from a private owner...no warranty..have to pay out of pocket!.
My chevrolet cobalt 2006 was purchased used at a kia dealership in july 2008. On friday, 9/4/09, as I was driving back from the mall with my four-year-old daughter in the car, the dashboard display flashed powersteering and my powersteering failed immediately. The car has just over 70,000 on it. The dealer said it will be $800 to fix. Should a steering column really fail this quickly for the amount of money I'm paying for this car?!
I bought my 2006 chevy cobalt in june of 2008, and within 6 months of having it the powersteering would go out. I have an extended warranty on my car and the part is not covered. What happens is I will be driving, and at random the light for the powersteering comes on and the steering becomes really tight. Now if I turn the car off and on it resets itself, but usually it will go out again. I have also noticed it seems to do this either when the weather is really cold or really hot. Its very scary especially on the freeway. Recently I was in an accident because of the powersteering. I made a claim with gm and they did an investigation. When the investigation came back to gm they declined the repairs. So now im stuck paying for a car the doesn't work.
4 times yesterday 9/3/09 on interstate highway 35 (texas) had major problems trying to get over to the exit when my power steering failed... I have four kids and saw a huge 18 wheeler in my rearview mirror... I thank god that I made it off the highway safe but drove home with no power steering. Looking for someone to fix it but labor day weekend... Need recall to happen now!!! I still owe $9,000 and can't drive anywhere with this power steering failure happening over and over. I thought gm was a reliable dealership!! Please recall
Power steering light on dashboard comes on and power steering goes out in the steering wheel. After turning car off then back on it will go away but problem will repeat itself every thirty minutes or so. Also the key will not come out of the ignition when car is turned off.
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