Electronic power steering locks up
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various low speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn left or right. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 175,944.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was unable to be turned. The power steering indicator illuminated. The contact called a local dealer (multi chevrolet, 2675 us highway 22 w union, nj 07083) and was informed to bring the vehicle in for service. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer, but the call dropped. The failure mileage was 36,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,613.
Power steering contributed to a single vehicle wreck that call cause driver to slide into a ditch. Also electrical problems cause the wipers not to work in misty rainy conditions. Hood latch will not come up with out using extra force.
My ignition ion switch is very loose some times can't start car. My locks unlock and lock by them self..this happens while driving and while sitting still.
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.
Power steering has gone out. Kinda scared to drive knowing u can lose control at anytime. Why hasn't this vehicle been recalled?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle shifted left and right without warning and the steering wheel felt loose. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and the dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver when making left or right turns and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the speedometer failed to display the actual speeds. The failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle would jerk and hesitate to accelerate when depressing the accelerator pedal. When the accelerator pedal was depressed again, the vehicle would accelerate without warning. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. When the contact attempted to make a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,000.
Power steering shuts off at intermittent times. The rpms go up and down and car sputters when this happens. This happens when driving and when the vehicle is standing still. It also almost dies at stop lights and stop signs. This happens on the highway and on city streets.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the electronic power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds and while parked, the vehicle would lose power steering ability without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
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.
I was driving my cobalt and suddenly the steering wheel was super hard to make turn
Ignition lock - car gets stuck in the ignition and won't release. Locks on door move up and down on their own and eventually run battery down gear shift tries to shift on its own and clicks frequently
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering column made a clicking noise while being driven. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
While driving my traction control light came on then my power steering flashed on as well. My car jersey like it was gonna cut off. I cuthink it off and it started back up. From what I have read this seems to be an ongoing problem with cobalts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While accelerating to 5 MPH from a complete stop, the power steering failed without warning. He vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Power steering not working.
Just bought 2006 chevy cobalt ss I know there was a recall for the power steering going out I called the dealership about the recalls I gave them the VIN and over the phone they said there is still 3 recalls for the car I went there today and they said there was only one they fixed it but it wasn't the power steering he said it was already fixed but there been times the power steering goes out on its own and I'm curious if they are still responsible for fixing that recal. Another thing was the airbags which I believe was another recall for the car the airbag lights is on and once again they refused to cover it.
Steering completely failed. Could not turn steering in any direction. This happened while driving into my driveway. I was very lucky that this didn't happen at the very busy intersection that I just came from. I went to my chevy dealer and they knew nothing about any recall. This thing is going to kill people.
Power steering went out on my daughters car. She almost crashed into another car. Apparently this is electric and does not use transmission fluid
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) even though the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 125,000.
While parallel parking vehicle on the side of a city street, the power steering went out, making it nearly physically impossible to turn the car steering wheel. It felt like the wheels were frozen or stuck, especially while driving slowly, turning, or backing up. Gm recall number n100023
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