2006 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission problems

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Acceleration, Steering · FL

Power steering light came on now I have no speedometer and it will not shift right

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 77,000 miles · NC · crash

"takata recall" on 3/30/18 I was involved in a wreck. I was traveling on a busy city street when the light turned red. I stopped and the person in front of me was driving a large SUV. When the light turned green and traffic began to move I started driving. Out of nowhere with no warning, the driver just stopped and my car ran into the back of the vehicle. We both stayed in our vehicles I called 911. Officers arrived and emergency services. Even though hardly any damage was done to the SUV, my car sustained a lot of damage to the hood and bumper of my car. The airbags didn't deploy. I thought my car was totaled by looking at it. I was able to have most of my car repaired out of pocket because I had liability only at the time. The passenger in front of me after giving information to the responders was able to drive away, I was not. I've also had another accident where the airbags didn't deploy in 2014. I am concerned that I might be in another accident that could be life-threatening and the airbags won't work. I contacted gm about my concerns regarding the airbags and nothing was done to have my airbags checked. I was able to have the switch changed when there was a recall for that. I hope by sharing my experience with you something can be done to have my airbags checked and give me a sense of security when driving my vehicle.

Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While parking the vehicle in the driveway, the contact forgot to place the shifter into park and removed the key from the ignition switch. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle while in gear, but it failed to start. The contact noticed the vehicle was still in gear and placed the gear shifter into park. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle, but it failed to start. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to estle chevrolet (located at 1515 n clinton st, defiance, oh 43512, (419) 785-8015), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · 155,000 miles · MD

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.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

Since this car has been purchased it has had many probles sterring tires, suspensions, AC .....so complicated but last year once an this year again the steering wheel has gotten locked completly while driving ....in may another incident happened while driving the gas/accelatertor stay down and couldnt stopp car ....have taken it to get fixed many times already

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 187,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Acceleration, Steering · 136,000 miles · MO

My problems are came about with the electronic power steering on this vehicle as I have searched and found the problem too be very common. Found that it has been widely recalled including my model year with numerous complaints too the federal safety agency. The first time it happened I was getting ready too go to a doctors appointment, the power steering message came on the dashboard, everything seemed too be working except the speedometer and it drove fine. On the way back home however the car would no shift past first gear. I took it too a mechanic that lives next too me. He said the wiring harness was bad, replaced it, got it back. Drove fine with no problems for three weeks, even the driver front blinker was working which had never worked since I got the car back in march of this year. Then after the three weeks the power steering message came back on and all the same symptoms are back, no speedometer, hard shifting if any, it even caused the engine light too come on this time which an auto parts store determined too be a random misfire. I changed the spark plugs and it went off. My theory is that the TCM is not grounded correctly too handle this and shorts out as I have found that others have grounded the TCM and it has fixed all the problems too their claim. I searched recalls on my car using the VIN and my car is not listed on it and since this has been recurring and I've had all the problems everyone else has noted I feel that is a great concern. The message and all the effects happen as soon as I start the car if it's going too happen (so far). It first happened on the date indicated and then again on 11/15/2016.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 76,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the rpms revved intermittently. In addition, the vehicle failed to properly shift gears several times. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/05/16*lj

Filed Jun 24, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 182,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering seized and the engine light illuminated without warning. Directly after, the vehicle jerked and accelerated without warning and the speedometer malfunctioned. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 182,000.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 134,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate and came to a complete stop; however, the engine did not shut off. Prior to the incident, the traction control and check engine lights illuminated. When the traction control light illuminated, the transmission jerked really hard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ECM needed reprogramming. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.