I was driving on a city street and my power steering light came on and it was tough to steer until the light went out . It happened twice, once driving straight and once turning onto a side road. I know that this is a recall on 2006 cobalt, but I was never notified my car was involved in this. When I run my VIN number on this site, it states that my car has no recalls on it. However, I have had a couple of recalls on my car which were repaired. But this was not one of them.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an electric power steering (eps) failure and the eps warning indicator flashed. Also, the steering wheel was extremely tight when turning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and the federal safety agency action number: pe10005 (steering). The failure mileage was not available.
My car has no power steering and I replaced the power steering pump
Intermittent loss of power steering and reduced power while driving. The car will drive fine and the next you start it up all the dashboard lights come on and the power steering light come on and the gauges start jumping
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering failed and "power steering" was displayed on the instrument panel. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
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.
Vehicle developed at rattling noise in the steering column when driving over rough road surfaces. I believe it is related to a plastic gear inside the column that others on the internet have described. Recently it has developed into a very loud rattle accompanied by a loud knocking noise that is heard and felt in the steering wheel only when braking moderately. Light or heavy braking seem to not cause this, so far. I am concerned that the problem may eventually result in the failure completely of the steering column. This would result in the inability for the electronic power steering motor to assist in turning the wheel, and thus the loss of control of the car. Or I am afraid it could result in the complete loss of steering all together.
Without any warning or symptoms, my power steering went out as I was making a turn. It startled me and caused me to hit a curb. Luckily, it was a slow turn and I was not driving very fast. I now have no power steering.
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.
2006 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to power steering, electrical and ignition switch issues. *ld
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact was able to guide the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact found on the internet that the manufacturer was investigating the power steering failure. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Traction control light comes on . Difficult to control car due to rough year shifting, lose power steering . Car eventually loses power.dangerous cannot get out of traffic without causing accident. Turn off car and restart all lights are off and seems ok but will randomly happen again-- two times in same week!!!! This is crazy, afraid to drive vehicle but have no choice cannot lose my job.
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.
Failure to communicate with TCM/ECM/PCM. This problem has caused several occurances where driving the vehicle has been hazardous. Because of either the wiring or the TCM itself, I, the consumer, have nearly been in 2 accidents. At first I was told that it was the power steering assist module. Replaced that and problem still occurred. When the problem occurs, the gauges jump up and down and completely stop working (speedometer and tachometer), transmission shifts extremely hard when accelerating, power steering illuminates in the data information box which in turn causes loss of power steering (replaced power steering assist motor, issue still happens, 1 occurance of loosing power steering and being able to stop before going off the side a mountain when trying to maneuver a right hand turn), check engine light illuminates, when shifting from park to reverse, reverse to neutral, neutral to drive, the transmission engages very hard and results in an audible "clunk". 1 occurance of vehicle switching gears into neutral from drive, while driving (shift lever still in drive position),passlock light also illuminates in dash. Vehicle consistenly acts as it is going to stall (headlights and dash lights dim). Checked alternator and battery, both in optimal working condition. Presenting diagnostic code include p0700 and u0100. Vehicle maintanence has been performed at 3,000 mile intervals but has been pulled off the road due to the 2 occurances of near accidents. Vehicle has been experiencing issues for several months prior to removing it from opperation. I know for a fact, this cobalt is not the only one having this issue.
Steering warning light comes on while driving car is in motion 45 to 65 MPH car shuts off and has no steering transmission shits hard and bucks brake pedal hard makes hard to stop car guages start going wacky turns off and on my 20 your old daughter commutes to college with daily
Electronic steering cuts out. Car then has only manual steering resulting in dangerous limited and possibly dangerous steering. This happens in mostly city driving with some freeway traffic . Speeds vary with posted speeds dealer [jeff schmidt miami s burg ohio.they claim there is no recall or that it has already been fixed. They replaced the steering drive shaft. If the car is turned off and then back on it will soon fault again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist failed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the warranty on the vehicle had expired and the contact would be responsible for the cost of the repairs. The failure mileage was 150,000. *tt
Power steering completely not working/went out during driving 40 MPH
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost steering ability and the steering wheel would not turn. The power steering indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 89,000.
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.
Was going to work and as I was backing up from my drive, I had no ability to turn my steering wheel and my notification on dash went off, I can not turn my wheel to drive and today I lost a day of work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated for the eps. Also, the power steering failed to function and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was excluded from a recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering failed. Smiths chevrolet in hammond, indiana diagnosed that the electronic power steering failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 114,000. The VIN was not available.
Takata recall. I have a 2006 chevy cobalt 2.2. The traction control light is on and the power steering is on the dash. When driving it has a hard shift to it and power steering at all. It all start with the traction control light come on. I cant not get it off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering and hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred while driving various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.
Takata recall: I recently purchased a vehicle from someone (private owner) and as the tags will soon expire so I decide to get what needs maintenance done to turn that check engine light off. I got a free estimate from o' reilly's and told me to go to chevy and get the maintenance done to my safety recalls. Next morning I drive over to chevy's dealership where I was denied any recall being done by an employee named sean popplewell. I told him to print me out a paper of what had been done, needing to be done and also took it up with the manager. The service manager confirms I cannot be denied for a maintenance but sees that the only maintenance open online is a service update and that there is nothing they can do salvaged or not. As I recently purchased the vehicle I am being denied my right to a safety recall, not only being denied while driving my 1 and a half year old son, in a vehicle who's check engine light is on due to the safety recalls that I am being denied to. I am within my right to 10 years after the recall is distributed to get the recall done within that time, they are not allowing me too. The car is 100% driveable but I need to get this taken care of so I am not denied in my smog test. I was also not the original owner and the law states that I am not held accountable for a previous owners lack of responsibility, I was not aware, I've never had received proper notification I should not be denied service. It's sad to know they have denied me these rights in front of myself and my 1 and a half year old who is in the car 24.7.
Started car early in the morning 25 degrees out. Notice that says "power steering " came on on the display. Pulled out of driveway, didn't notice any trouble until I tried to turn the steering wheel (no power steering) . It stayed on for about a half mile on neighborhood streets. Then display was gone and car drove fine. I drove for an hour and a half, on highway ,and parked for 6 hours. Again, started the car and "power steering " displayed again. No power steering again. I was parked in a parking structure and after a couple of corners the display was gone. Drove home on freeway, everything was fine. Stopped a couple of times with no problem. Parked. A couple hours later husband drove to the gas station the on neighborhood street. " power steering " displayed again, it did not shot off. Gas station was only mile round trip. Car stayed parked from 5pm 12/10 till 12pm 12/11. No power steering again for about 6 blocks on neighborhood st.. Went into store, left no power steering again. Power steering came back just after a block. Neighborhood street.
Power steering failure and engine light came on dashboard. Car is drivable but power steering fails often at times when driving. Was almost in bad car accident if I had not pulled off the highway.
My rack and pinion which is part of the power steering has separated and I am having trouble steering. I had my car diagnosed recently and they mechanics at midas gave me an estimate saying I need to have my rack and pinion replaced. My rack and pinion is clanging together where it separated when I drive. The mechanics told me my steering could go out at any time
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