2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated she has been on a waiting list, since april 2014, due to lack of parts. For over a month, the key has been getting stuck in the ignition.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical complaints
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8/6/14 I drove my car to work and when I got in it to go to lunch it wouldn't start I purchased a brand new legend battery from napa on 2/13/14 got it jumped drove it to napa the battery was completely dead they gave me another one the next day it did the same thing the whole car lost power and cut off while I was about to make a left turn. My locks on the doors are jumping up and down, my speakers on the doors are going in and out. My ignition switch has not been changed yet they tell me it takes 8 weeks before the part gets in. I am frustrated about this, this is not safe and I bought this car brand new paid for and I'm having all kinds of issue.
Received a recall notice from the manufacturer regarding a defect with the ignition. Contacted dealership to make appt. No part available. Have contacted dealership regularly and no part available. It is now august and part is still not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer requests reimbursement for having to trade in vehicle involved in ignition switch recall for a loss.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch parts not available to complete recall. *smd the consumer has been on a waiting list, since february 2014.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the dashboard and filled the whole vehicle. The fire department was dispatched and informed the contact that there was a shortage from the adapter that was under the radio device charger. The contact also stated that all the wiring under the driver's side dashboard became fried and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v04700 (air bags , electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v1710009 (electrical system). The dealer was not able to perform the recall repairs since the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical). The dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The contact was awaiting parts to be available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that shortly after the repairs were completed on the vehicle under the recall, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who performed the recall repairs on three different occasions. The remedy failed to repair the vehicle. Updated 08/25/14
Electrical short in the right front seat belt retractor in which disables the air bag system because of the fault. This diagnosis was verified by bergstrom chevrolet in appleton, wisconsin. After numerous contacts with gm and bergstrom chevrolet, they decided not to cover the cost because of expired warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a crack located at the seal of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,791. Updated 9/11/14*cn updated 1/20/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system). The contact made the dealer aware of the recall. The dealer ordered the parts and scheduled an appointment to perform the recall repairs. However, two days prior to the appointment the dealer stated per the manufacturer instructions they were unable to performed the recall repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and provided no resolution.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. *smd after receiving a rental vehicle, less than 24 hours later, the consumer received a call saying the vehicle was ready for pick-up, as the repairs has been made. Also, the vehicle would suddenly lock on its own.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall.
I take the car to camino real chevrolet to do the recall for ignition key on 6/9/2014, I get back my car on the same day and go home. I feel that there is some problem on control of speed. On 6/11/2014, I went out with the car for a few mile, the car began lost power and slow down. So I called aaa to tow my car back to the dealer for investigate, they ask me for a checking fee of $300 and told me that they have changed the part, it will be other problem. So I searched the internet there is more recall on that model on the fuel pump and other, but they refuse to replace for me. So I called gm, they said there is no recall on my car, I don't know why? Information I searched from the internet said that the wrong computer program, connection, coded keys anti-theft function will affect the car from starting. They never check that and told me to paid for changing the fuel pump. What should I do? I have no car to use over one week.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the key became stuck in the ignition and the contact could not shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch key and computer system. *smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement for two previous repairs, prior to the recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the ignition failed to start after numerous attempts. There was a recall related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) however the dealer informed the contact that the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Updated 08/11/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer and dealer were notified numerous times, but did not know when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to parts to complete recall are unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled due to ignition issues and caused the contact to crash into another the vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 97,000. Updated 09/15/14*lj updated 1/13/2015
Once the car was stopped and shut off the driver side, and on one occasion the passenger side, door(s) would unlock, but not be able to be opened. The door would then have to be locked, and then unlocked several more times, sometimes taking ten to fifteen minutes, to be opened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to remove from the ignition on multiple occasions. The steering wheel was also extremely difficult to turn intermittently. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH she lost control then flipped and rolled into an embankment. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries. The contact was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,800.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated he has been unable to secure an appointment. He has received three recall letters so far.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition replaced. *smd the consumer stated she went to the dealer, to have the ignition replaced, and it cost $478.31. The consumer stated the ignition was replaced twice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). After the repairs were performed, the contact did not feel safe since she had to use a different key to open the doors and trunk. The dealer and manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 52,217.
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