2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: pulls to one side

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · SC

The car says service airbag the steering is hard to turn and it makes a good knocking noise when you go out low-speed a high-speed make it difficult to leave on the road and make you swear it pulls to the left and it's horrible and gas

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Engine · 139,000 miles · WI

I was driving east on us hwy 2 at 35 MPH when my car suddenly shut off. I was in the middle lane and was able to pull to the right lane with no traffic coming. This happened 3 more times in a 2 mile distance. I parked the car and immediately notified chevy and my local chevy dealer. Chevy told me my car had a recall that would not be available until april 1. Von holzen chevy dealer said unless they knew what was wrong and I paid 600 they would not fix it.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Steering · 166,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · WA

Vehicle has been having problems with steering since the power steering assist motor was replaced per the recall. Vehicle was serviced about 6 months ago by a chevrolet dealership because the steering wheel was locking up, and the front end was rattling. The following parts were replaced: front stabilizer end links, steering column, and serpentine belt. The steering has since developed a delayed response and requires full turns from center to end to turn right or left around corners. The turning radius has significantly declined. The car also pulls right or left when braking if the steering wheel is off center. The rattling from the front end also has resurfaced and is bad when going over bumps. Current mileage is 83,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2012 · Steering · 10,600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle exhibited abnormal jerking and began pulling to one side. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred with the addition of the steering wheel violently shaking. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool and the failure subsided. Two months later while driving 60 MPH, the failure recurred with the illumination of the power steering warning light. In addition, the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer who again, was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 10,600.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Acceleration, Engine · 44,800 miles · OH · crash

Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was engaged the vehicle stalled. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times, but was told that there was no code and the vehicle was functioning normally. After leaving the dealer the vehicle started to move forward and accelerate while the contact was sitting at a traffic light with the brake pedal engaged. The vehicle started to pull to the right when this occurred and abruptly made contact with a curb. The vehicle was towed to a different dealer for diagnostic testing to determine what caused the failure. The failure and current mileage was 44,800.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Steering · 62,873 miles · PA · crash

My daughter has (had) a 2006 cobalt. We were co-owners of this car but she was the primary driver. We did receive the recall notice and took it to a gm dealer on 6/21/10 for the repair. On tuesday, august 3, 2010, she was driving home on a two lane country road and was less than 1/4 mile from home when she wrecked. The car suddenly pulled to the right side of the road and couldn't be steered back, she side swiped a telephone pole, the car pulled hard the other way, she fought for control of the car but lost. She kept hitting the brakes and the car spun around and was stopped when it got stuck on steps and a railing on a downhill slope into someone's yard. Thankfully she was not seriously hurt but is suffering from back and neck pain and had abrasions and bruises. She had to crawl out a window because neither door would open. We have pictures of the car and parts that went everywhere. Can you help us and direct us what to do?

Filed Mar 1, 2010 · Steering · 42,000 miles · MI · crash

Car has always pulled to the right. On night of november 13, 2009, I was making a right turn going approximately 5 miles per hour. Next thing I knew I had no control over the steering and went up over a curb and could not get off it or steer away from it.

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Electrical · 2,000 miles · MI

1. The instrument panel gauges continue to move after vehicle is shut off. Occurs daily and has done so since purchase of vehicle 2/2006. Dealership replaced engine computer twice while vehicle under warranty but only after I personally contacted gm. 2. While driving car the steering wheel and car pulls to the left. Dealership states they can not reproduce this condition yet other family members who have driven the car have had this happen to them. Saw on news broadcast a possible recall for this. 3. Ignition in steering column will not turn on. Ignition replaced 4-5 times by dealership. 4. Gear shifter sticks or will not go into gear. Replaced while under warranty and under service bulletin numerous times. 5. While trying to start car starter or something drags. Has done this since purchase of vehicle. Dealership claims they can not reproduce condition.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Steering · 99,225 miles · GA

I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked and the car started pulling to the left. I then noticed a message flashing on the screen on the dashboard saying power steering. I turned the car off, and upon restarting the vehicle, the problem seemed to had gone away. However, after driving a few miles, it will flare up again. The problem occurred everytime I drove the car thereafter. I took the car to the chevy dealership to find out what was causing the problem. It was discovered that the eps motor had gone bad, so I had a new eps motor installed.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Steering · 44,180 miles · WV

While driving car suddenly pulls hard to the right or left. It happens sporadically steering problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 12,000 miles · CT

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.