2006 Chevrolet Cobalt: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Steering · VA

2006 cobalt has been showing the power steering display on the dash light and when it does the engine starts hesitating and rough idle I read a few minutes ago about a recall of maybe the same situation a few years back but didn't know that at the time and didn't think that my cobalt would have that problem

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Acceleration, Steering · 150,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there were multiple failures with the vehcle. The contact mentioned that the power steering failed, which caused the steering wheel to become tight and extremely difficult to turn. The engine made an abnormal noise, the vehicle hesitated several times, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), 10v073000 (steering), and the federal safety agency action number: pe10005 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The manufacturer was notified of the failures.

Filed Feb 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 131,982 miles · KS

I had ignition switch recall work performed on my car. Following that, or perhaps due to increased mileage, I began having power problems with my cobalt. On 10/19/15 my car was parked, wouldn't start and check engine light was on. Then it started but didn't have enough power to move/run. I had to have it towed - mileage was 131,982 at the time. Battery was good. The shop said it had po300 codes - random misfires. They found cylinders 2 and 3 were not contributing power due to a bad ignition module. So the ignition module was replaced. I also had worn spark plugs replaced, as the shop recommended I do so. The car still had misfire codes and would hesitate when re-accelerating after stops, so I paid for a new fuel filter at the repair shop's recommendation. The hesitation continued but I couldn't afford further diagnostics/repairs. Within a couple of weeks of repair my car lost complete power while I was driving in traffic. Luckily, other drivers had time/space to react, but it could have caused a deadly accident. Due to finances, my brother checked the car for me and cleaned the throttle body - the only issue he could detect. It has run a bit better since then, but still exhibits hesitation after stops. I worry it may lose complete power again but I cant afford incurring further expense with trial and error repairs. Especially after reading online other cobalt owners are having the same experience, and have been unable to get resolution despite multiple expensive trips to mechanics. I feel chevrolet needs to investigate the electrical/power loss issues with cobalts and cover needed repairs under a recall so cobalt owners can drive with peace of mind. I'm submitting this complaint now because of a recent nbc news program where a young woman died when her cobalt lost power in traffic, and this also occurred following the ignition switch recall work being done.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Fuel system · MI

I noticed the smell of gas, and my car hesitating to start. I took it to a local shop to get looked at and they told me that the fuel pump was cracked and leaking.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 50,020 miles · CT

Starting the car and pulling out, the power steering not working, car hesitating when accelerating and then I pull over and shut the car off. I wait a few seconds and start the car again, and its running fine. This started a month or so after our purchase (used) on may 15,2009. The dealer did not have any weekend service. The date above is when we 1st reported for service. But turning the car off/on always fixed the problem. Service dates-10/8/09,10/15/09,8/28/10,5/19/11.3/27/12. Dealer couldn't find any dialogistic problems. I brought the car in & running, on 7/2/13, while running a mechanic drove it, said he knew the problem. Dialogistic showed 2- cost $430. To repair. 2wks. Later, happened again, dialogistic showed 6. Estimate $6-$800 plus. Too much to fix it. In the past 3 yrs., four times while driving at 60mph,on hwy., no power steering, gas hesitating, & down shifts to 25+/-while flooring the gas, car bucking, & speedometer bouncing b'twn.30-50. Very freighting and once there was no place to stop.

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · PA

I have had issues with my fuel pump. The smell of gas and some slight leaking from underneath the car near fuel tank. Car hesitates sometime and stumbles like it wants to stall. My air fuel ratios are all over the place as well as my short term and long term fuel trim. Which indicates that the fuel pressure is not correct or constant. This could be a leak. However there are recalls out for this problem that falls under my VIN number but not my state. I think that since my VIN number falls under the correct recalled VIN numbers and I am having the same issues that it should be fixed for free and not have it limited by states if im showing the same signs and problems.

Filed Mar 27, 2010 · 75,000 miles · OK

My 2006 chevy cobalt will sometimes loose power when you turn a corner or from take off. It will hesitate for a few seconds a then start to take off gradually. There has been no engine light on but one time. The electric power steering light came on (making a dinging noise) then went off when the car started to run better. Seems to have more problems during the colder weather. I called gm dealerships and they said there is nothing they can do about it. It a safety issue because people are behind you when you take off and all of a sudden your car starts to act like it has no power and I almost been hit from behind. Amco transmisson place told me it might be something with the transmission trying to take off in second gear. Gm dealerships said they doubt it and would not look at it. I was wondering if anyone else has had problems. Gm in tulsa, claremore oklahoma said they never heard of it but I do not belive them. This problem happens all the time.

Filed Jan 25, 2010 · Steering · 55,500 miles · NJ

We have a 2006 chevy cobalt that was purchased for our children's use. My very large husband had been using it while my daughter was away at college. The power steering all of a sudden started going out while he was driving. He would turn the car off, and the power steering would return, but it would cut out again. We brought it to our mechanic who fixed it, but it is a costly repair as he was required to buy the whole steering column just for one part. I understand from information I've read that just because it's fixed doesn't mean it won't happen again!!! I hesitate to let my daughter use this car again as this is a very dangerous problem. Please don't let anyone get killed before you make chevrolet permanently fix this problem!

Filed Sep 29, 2009 · Steering · 42,000 miles · WV

I was driving and the power steering keeps going out of my 2006 chevy cobalt, it don't matter whether I'm in a curve or not, its highly dangerous and could be very deadly if it happens at the wrong time, if I were to have to cut the wheel quickly I would just be hurting, because it won't, and if my pregnant wife is involved in an accident because of this, I will not hesitate at all to get a lawyer and take legal action against chevrolet, because they have been informed of this defect and they refuse to do a recall on this there is a petition being signed right now to get it recalled and it better go through or they will be sued for there actions or non action shall I say, but there has been many complaints and someone needs to do something about it immediately or someone is going to get injured or possibly killed, and then its all on chevrolet because there to sorry to back up there product and fix it. So I'm asking please help me fix this problem before its too late and someone is injured or killed, it cost over 1000 dollars to fix this I'm told and I can't afford it and shouldn't have to when its chevy's fault its this way. So please help and get this problem fixed so my wife (4 months pregnant) can drive her car without being scared of the steering going out and I don't have to worry about contacting my lawyer to push the issue a little harder. Thank you and please help!

Filed Jul 21, 2009 · Airbags, Engine · 83,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed a total of three times. The first failure was repaired under the three year/30,000 mile factory warranty. The second failure was repaired under the extended warranty, along with the cam sensors. The dealer stated that the failures were due to the converter becoming clogged. The third time the converter was replaced under the extended warranty as well. Currently, the catalytic converter is failing for the fourth time. The vehicle would hesitate upon acceleration and lose power for several seconds before stalling. The vehicle has not been repaired to correct the fourth failure. The failure and current mileages were less than 83,000. Updated 9/1/09 *cn updated 09/04/09.*jb according to the paperwork, on july 18, 2010, the consumer was involved in an accident and the air bags failed to deploy. Updated evoq 08/19/10

Filed Mar 4, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 5 miles · CA

(1) car shuts itself off while I was driving down the freeway. During@ rush hour I veered away ( w-no power to car ),from traffic behind me. Parked ,shut car off, took key out of ignition, then replaced and started it back up, and proceeded enroute. (2) after market cruise control failure to shut off and turn on. (3) result of above (2)after market cruise control takes its own mind and decides to fully accelerate until gearing down in hopes it 'awakes' the computer (automatic transmission),then cruise control will finally shut off. (consequence ) passenger had a heart attack. I called a taxi. "he's ok" (4) service air bags light have been on since 20,k miles I now have 47,xxx miles. (5)stock tires and rims wobble with irritating continous noises -can't ge rid of it. (6) stock seats driver and passenger sides both were installed incorrectlythey are really slantedlike this ( / \ ). (7) a clunking bucket sounding noise fills very slowly, (health problems) an odor is always present leaving me light headed ,nautious while driving, dizzy exiting car,and with breathing problems -like shortness of breath. I have severe back problems now, and can not sit in the car for more than 20 min, upon a break of fresh air and a walk for the spine. (8) brakes sound and feel (when applied),scratchy.@5,000 miles the chevy dealership had to turn and shave allready my disc brakes saying they were worn in. (9) my heater makes a lot of noises when using it. (10) acceleration hesitation.