I was driving, and this isn't the first time that this has occurred, and I will get a notification on my dash for the power steering, the car will remain powered. The gauges(speedometer fuel and RPM) will all go down to zero, and vehicle will be very hard to steer. I do have to stop my car, and let it sit for about 30 seconds to continue driving. This is a intermittent issue that I have noticed. It happens at any given time.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical complaints
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I find it incredible that it is taking months upon months to complete a simple parts replacement. I was notified in march 2014 of the recall and replacement of the ignition switch for my car and contacted the repair shop for my area that was assigned to do the repairs in march and was told they did not know anything about the recall. I received another letter in april and called the shop again on may 12, 2014 and was informed that the part had to be ordered and it would take 4 to 6 weeks, so I waited until june 4, 2014 to check in on when they could fix the switch and was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks again. I feel that the public is getting the run around in this situation and that the gm company is trying to delay this so that they won't have to fix the problem because time has run out. The parts manufacture has had plenty of time to make more or get more parts this is a stall tactic and I feel that I am taking a risk with my life every time I have to drive to work.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, he heard a clicking noise after he turned the steering wheel in either direction. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact also mentioned that the key was loose in the ignition. The contact mentioned that he received notices for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated the parts were not available in order to perform repairs. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were making only a limited amount of parts available and could not provide an estimated amount of time of when the parts would be available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 41,500. Updated 8/11/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle experiences a failure with the ignition key to turn on at almost every start up. Parts were not available. Updated 08/20/2014
Received original notification of chevrolet recall several months ago, scheduled for repair, and took vehicle in to have recall performed and advised they could not do it. Have received several notifications that correct I the repair has not been completed and have scheduled the vehicle 2 more times for repair to be told they do not have parts. Contact with chevrolet has been lees than cooperative. Total of 3 times they have not been able to perform the required recall repairs. The recalls numbers are for 13454 ignition switch, 14113 ignition lock cylinder and key. It appears from the staff of local facility that no vehicles on list have been repaired yet nor do they have any knowledge of when this will be corrected. It is of my opinion that gm is playing a game to relieve themselves of liability by sending notification to schedule your repair but unable to provide the support to correct the issue.
I was driving at about 35mp and it felt like my right rear brakes was sticking like they where stuck, then I was driving and it the car didn't want to move I push all the way to the floor with the gas pedal and it still wouldn't move, so I put it back into park , try again the it went in reverse.but it moved really slow, the key wouldn't turn most of the time had to keep turning it also took car to dealer to have key ignition fix said they don't know how long it would take to fix, then I get on internet and see there are up to six recalls on this car but how do I find out if I can have them fix them too. Only got one letter which was for the ignition switch.
Tl * the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact did not experience any failure.
Have not had an accident yet even though my automobile is the subject of a safety recall. The ignition switch has to be replaced and I have been advised the dealer will make the necessary repair at no cost to me. My problem is that even though I have contacted the dealer and have provided the requested information, it seems that parts are not available, at least to my dealer. I called them again today and the dealer says they have hundreds of repair requests but have only received eleven (11) switches. My chevrolet dealer is herrin gear chevrolet, 1685 high street, jackson, ms. Are all chevrolet dealers experiencing the same delay in receiving the necessary parts? The safety recall is 13454. If I have contacted the incorrect department will you please advise so that I can route my concerns to the appropriate people? Thanks
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when turning the ignition off, the key did not turn all the way to the lock position and would fail to exit the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where there were no repairs performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
To whom it may concern, I am a 76 year old woman who has contacted my local gm dealers in hopes of resolving the ignition recall for my chevy cobalt and have been unsuccessful. Today I spent over an hour on the telephone with gm and speaking to a manager by the name of jay who gave me the run around to let me know that the part is not available and does not know when it will be made to meet the demand of the consumers needs. I would like a defined answer as to when this part will be available to me and all others.I was baffled when he told me that gm does not provide me an email address for customers to communicate directly to him. In addition jay did not know or was either unwilling to provide me with a phone number so that I could follow up on my issue. I'm not certain how gm being such a large international vehicle manufacturer can not provide its employees with an internal email or phone number for customers to contact the representative assisting them. I am gravely concerned for my safety given my age, and what I would do in the event my vehicle should stall on the street or freeways in my area. I would appreciate a response including which local dealer can supply and install the part needed so I may be assured that my vehicle is functioning to its fullest potential without thinking of the recall. The service request number I was provided by gm is [xxx] in advance, I appreciate your assistance and look forward to a response and resolution to this matter. Thank you 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 received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was currently unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The vehicle had not experienced the failure.
Received notice of recall. Took my car to dealership service center. Still have not heard anything in regards to the part being available. I took everything off the keyring as suggested. Since then I have locked myself out of my home and car. This has been a terrible inconvenience for me. It is easier when my keys are together for sure! I am a patient person but for goodness sakes! I cannot keep worrying about locking myself out of car and home everyday for who knows how long. Please!!!!!! When are the parts going to be available?
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and a second recall notice. *smd the consumer believed gm's actions by not sharing such important information with the public was negligent and criminal.
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer was angry, that chevrolet was well aware of the ignition problem, since 2001.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not turn or release from the ignition. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number:14v047000 (electrical) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide reasonable date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I stopped the car, put it park, I turned the key off but it would only turn to aux. I could not get the key out. I used my spare key to lock my car after turning off all lights, radio, anything that might drain the battery. No safe with key in the ignition yet the car is locked. I did this for a month and looked in the car manual that came with the car and I found there is a emergency release in the steering column. After removing the small square emergency door under the steering column, I had to figure out through the wire harness where the small button I needed to push it in and hold it with one hand and use the other hand to turn the key to the off position and release it from the cylinder and have been doing that since. When the recall came in from gm with the ignition problem stopping in aux which will not deploy the airbags and seatbelts, I took my car to get it replaced as the recall directed. When it was replaced at the dealer, I still could not get the key out as prior repair. I have contacted gm and they said they contacted the dealer and then dealer called me and said I needed to pay $255.00 to fix it. I called gm back and they refused to correct their liability. If I get in an accident, the safety airbags and seatbelts will no work causing more damage to my passengers and myself. I should not have to pay for their liability.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise being emitted from the ignition when the key was removed. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000. Kmj updated 7/16/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled three years ago. At the time, she was informed the vehicle needed a new transmission. The consumer believed it was the ignition all along.
I own a 2007 chevy cobalt included in the nationwide recall. I have been trying for months to have this car' ignition switch replaced in accordance with the recall, however both chevy and the local dealer, ed morse chevrolet have been uncooperative in replacing the ignition switch, providing a date the part will be available or provide a loaner vehicle. I have called and spoke with both gm and ed morse numerous times, however each time met with the same old, stock answer - that it's "ok to drive as long as all other keys/fobs are removed". This answer is not sufficient for me nor will I accept driving the car "as safe". The car, over the years was driven with up to 15 keys on the ring, so whatever damage to the ignition switch occurred, is still present and poses risk at current. I am asking your agency to intervene in this matter. I have put excess miles and wear and tear on my primary car and will incur an additional financial burden since this 2007 cobalt is sitting idle. Neither gm or ed morse chevrolet has or will step up to the plate and assist in this matter. I trust your department will assist in my issue. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency recall campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the part needed was currently unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to be available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There are no failures at this time. Rk
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a notice for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.
2007 chevy cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to manufacturers handling of recent recall. *smd the consumer stated a month was too long, for a known and dangerous issue to go unattended.
My cobalt started sticking upon entering the key to ignition. Sometimes it started right away, others, I had to sit & wait, try again & then it would start. Never knew if it would or would not start. Dealt with it until I heard about the recall. Called the number on the letter I received in march 2014, when I made my report on my vehicle. I was told it would be april 7, 2014 when my parts would be in. Called dealer where I purchased the car in april around the 22nd 2014 & was told the end of may 2014 the parts would be in. Asked for a car to drive until then & the service dept. @ [xxx] laughed @ me.....now searching for another dealership in my area & to purchase or lease a new vehicle, I have much anxiety & am weary of traveling @ all. Not acceptable. Since then, april 29th 2014, service engine light came on & had to pay over $300 for that repair. Not sure what will happen next, still feel unsafe in my own car. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the current actions being taken to remedy the situation were inadequate at best. The consumer did not feel safe driving the vehicle. Also, the gas tank had to be replaced due to a leak caused by a defective seal, that was recalled. The consumer had the seal replaced, prior to the recall. However she was denied reimbursement, because the work was not performed at a gm dealership. The blower motor was replaced multiple times, due to it causing a leak on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the recall notification related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the repairs have not been taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I am writing because I am the owner of a 2007 chevy cobalt and there is a recall on one of the parts on the key fab or with the electrical connection in the steering wheel that can cause engine to shut off. I have received letters telling me to wait until parts have become available and have also been told there have been fatalities due to this issue. While I my self have not experienced a fatal accident when I was driving with two others in my car some time last year the car just shut off but the key stayed in the on position and should not have been shut off, I am however concerned and am not satisfied that I am being told to wait a month or two longer and feel something should be done sooner whether its getting the part sent out faster or issuing a rental vehicle because gm's solution to park the vehicle until the part is available does not work for my self I have to go to college, to an internship, and work and can not afford to not go to any of those things. Safety should be a issue that is dealt with and putting peoples lives at stake is stupid especially when there is another way to handle the situation but gm is chose not to do so. And if anything is not done or the part is not here sooner and something happens to me or my vehicle between now and than I am assuming gm is the one who is going to pay for the damage caused by one of their vehicles with an issue they new about and are not working fast enough to handle?
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact was driving 40 MPH the day after the recall service was performed when the instrument panel suddenly displayed a "lost power steering' warning message followed by the power steering assist independently disabling. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined to repair the vehicle at their expense a second time. The failure mileage was 151,430.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after engaging the brakes, the vehicle stalled and the key became lodged in the ignition. The contact mentioned that she had received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 148,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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