I purchased a 2007 Chevy cobalt and was told by an independent shop that their computer was reading codes for the ignition switch and the air bag lights are on. On top of it the power steering feels like it goes in and out. I know there’s recalls on the 2007 Chevy cobalts for the exact reasoning. Faulty ignition switch and the airbags not deploying because of it. Along with like 4 other recalls GM announced. I just purchased the car not even two weeks ago so I was told to come on here and file a complaint to see if I can get the recall letter so the dealership can fix the car.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: airbag warning light
36 of the 1,564 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
2-3 weeks ago I got in my car to go somewhere. From the time I pulled out of my driveway my car was in limp mode. At the same time my check engine light, air bag light, power steering light, service traction light and theft light all came on. I got my car back to the house and when I shut it off it would not start back. I hooked it up to the obd2 scanner and the codes that came back were p1682( faulty ignition switch) and code u0101(transmission control module).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator was illuminated and the front passenger air bag was not registering when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to fox auto group chevrolet cadillac buick gmc (150 robert dann dr, painted post, ny 14870, (607) 937-5431) where the contact was informed that the passenger seat was not registering an occupant in the front passenger seat and that the retractor sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Airbag light on,turns lights not working
The airbag warning light comes on randomly. While lit the airbags will not function. It has been looked at by a chevrolet dealer at least twice (12/2010 and 2/2011). Both of those times the error code was b0020. It has been taken to a certified mechanic on 8/2015 and codes b1370, b0081, and b0020 showed. The problem was always fixed, temporarily, by applying connector grease to the wire connections. On 9/2017, the mechanic replaced the passenger seatbelt retractor. This also fixed the problem temporarily. By paying close attention to when the warning light comes on we have determined that the sensor is affected by the interior temperature of the car. When the temperature is above approximately 65f the airbag warning light comes on and renders the safety of the airbags useless! I have yet to find any permanent fix for the issue. However there are numerous complaints by others online. It seems unacceptable to me that a vital piece of safety equipment is malfunctioning yet the manufacturer/dealer will not take any steps to fix it.
Purchased a used car and when I purchased it the airbag light was on in the car.they were fully aware of that..so I don't know what is going on with the airbag.I have a car fax on the car .whoever owned it before had a slight bump in the front.that was never fixed.so I don't know if it is a sensor in the bumper in the front.wheni purchased the car I said I didn't have that kind of my to spend.I am on a fixed income .hoping to get some help somewhere. This happened before I purchased by the previous owner.thank you
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. After the vehicle was repaired by the dealer per an unknown recall, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer (ciocca chevrolet, located at 855 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951; (215) 536-2100). The contact was asked to pay for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑222‑1020 and stated that there was a 12 month warranty. Case number: 8-3182953508 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was in park, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unsure of the failure, but stated that a module may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Since december 2014, my car started flashing the airbag light. The dealer says that airbag is coiled and to replace is $1,600.00. I can't afford that. The airbag light is now on all the time (no more flashing). I looked up online and there were a lot of complaint on chevrolet cars and airbag problems. Now the recall for it is out but my car is not on the list. I do believe this is a recall problem and I would like some help to know to get my airbag problem fixed through the recall. I will really appreciate your help. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel was sunken in. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
I had my ignition switch replaced by a gm dealer, now the airbag light is on. I noticed on the ignition recall it mentioned the airbag. So I'm wondering if this airbag light is on due to something with the switch replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the front passenger and driver side air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- Sir/air bag light illuminated, DTC B0081 (passenger presence system (PPS) code) stored (inspect pps system...
- General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (SIR) indicator/lamp on with...
- Chevrolet/pontiac: sir/airbag light illuminated, DTC B0081 and passenger presence system (PPS) code 23...
- Chevrolet/pontiac: the sir/airbag light is illuminated
- General motors: the sir light is illuminated
- General motors: sir/airbag light illuminated, passenger presence system (PPS) dtcs 023, 024, 063, 064, 065...
- Air bag indicator light is on
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
36 of 1,564 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (2%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Power steering loss 205Fuel pump 204Fuel leak 186Fuel smell 168Loss of power 76Steering lock-up 65Check engine light 57Stalling 52Ball joint 49Engine failure 39No deployment 33Fire or smoke 21Harsh shifting 19Jerking 19Won't start 19Door locks 17Headlights 17Knocking 15Steering noise 12Warning lights 12Fuel gauge 11Pulling 11Hesitation 10Battery drain 7Grinding brakes 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Won't shift 5
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