2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 92,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel a loud clanking noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehcile was taken to the local dealer mike raisor buick gmc cadillac located at 2912 east main st, lafayette, in 47904, who diagnosed that the front struts and suspension needed to be replaced. The struts were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that a front wheel alignment was needed. After performing the front wheel alignment, the failure persisted. The vehcile was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the driveshaft and steering column were defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.

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 Mar 9, 2017 · Steering · 75,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2015 · Steering · 140,000 miles · OH

I purchased the car 2 and half years. The car always seemed to have slight steerdng issues but nothing major note enough to be worried about. I had the front of the end of the car completely rebuilt thinking that was the problem. I took the car in because I thought that it need a front end alignment. I was informed that had been issues with the steering of the cobalt and to check into it. I was told by to garages that is the immediate drive shaft on the car. One garage also said the rack and pin. I thought the car just need brakes rotors etc. I didn't have money to have the car complete rebuilt front end so I had little things done. The car was still having issues after I had ever thing redone by boyfriend did all the work on the front end. So it was when I took it in the alignment. That I was told about the issues. However the clicking in the steering has always been their but I didn't know. I was told the car is unsafe for me drive because of the steering problems. I have contacted gm they acted as if they heard anything about any steering issues and after the investigation I did I found out differently. I am taking the car into gm on saturday 9/26/2015. If I have to pay on my own it will cost me 1000. I dont have that kind of money. I am single mom going to nursing school fulltime. I need help getting this resolved.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated several times. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) but months later the failure recurred. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was making a clicking noise. In addition, when changing gears there was an abnormal noise. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle stalled several times when changing gears. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 111,400 miles · NJ

2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 2015 started the car pulled out of spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back; vehicle started up as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 111,400 miles · NJ

2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 2015 started the car pulled out of spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back; vehicle started up as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 111,400 miles · NJ

2006 chevy cobalt ltz new jersey - ignition recall performed sept 2014 - jan 3, 2015 @ 1100- started the car pulled out of parking spot, vehicle began to jerk forward, heard chime; message board displayed power steering. The traction control warning lamp was, the vehicle was stalling, steering wheel bound up tight, clicking noise coming from ignition area, and gauge returned to default off position while on. Shut vehicle off, got out looked around, got back in, started vehicle up, drove for 3-4 miles, vehicle performed as if nothing occurred. Called gm, appt set for monday am, found some additional recall info contacted gm dealership, was advised no steering recall avail. Printed out recall notices from the federal safety agency pertaining to steering and will present to service personnel on monday.

Filed Nov 19, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 122,000 miles · WI

After two hub failures, stabilizer link failures, ignition coil failure, rear defroster failure, power locks failure, and now the steering rack is making a grinding noise and causing premature wear to the front right tire. I believe there is a tsb on the steering rack. This should be a recall I won't ever by a gm again.

Filed Nov 5, 2012 · Steering · 151,472 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering seized without warning. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle to reset the power steering assist. The power steering was restored however, there was an abnormal clicking coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was not taken in for the completion of the recall repairs. The failure mileage was 151,472.

Filed May 11, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 52,000 miles · MD

I purchased a brand new 2006 chevy cobalt and haven't had problems until recently (2012). My problem started in february 2012 when heading to a doctor's appointment. Started the car and the power steering light came on. Started pulling car off of parking lot where I live and the car had a jerking/bucking sensation to it and then shut off on me. Had car towed to chevy dealer and the car wouldn't duplicate the same problem so I got the car back. 9 days later I go out again and the car starts with the same problem - power steering light on; jerking sensation and the speedometer dropped from 35 MPH to 0. Car went back to chevy dealership. Again, car would not duplicate problems. Got car back & since I have been scared to death to have this vehicle on the road, it has sat for 2 months. After getting gm involved, tried to take vehicle back to dealer and once again - power steering light on; jerking/bucking sensation; clicking in gear console. 3 times now I have had this car back to dealership and now they decide it's the body control module (bcm), yet they indicated that on my first trip, that a stored code showed them the bcm was not communicating. Getting gm involved has been a waste of time because naturally since the warrant is off of the car, they don't want to do anything to soak up the cost of replacing this module which is going to cost me $685.00.

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Steering · 60,000 miles · FL

A gear somewhere within the steering column is cheaply made and wears out. There is slack between the teeth on the gear's. In result as you go over small bumps and big there is a clunk noise from the steering column. As well as the car does not track straight down the road because of the slack in the gear teeth the tires slightly wobble as driving because the steering wheel is not controlling the tires for the amount of slack between the gap in the gear teeth. I believe this needs to be a safety recall based on the severity of being a steering issue, and as a result, loss of steering could be possible if the gears completely strip out. It is not an uncommon problem, considering almost everyone who owns a cobalt experiences this same exact problem. Please look into this. Chevy refuses to recognize!!!