The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel suddenly became very difficult to turn in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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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.
I do believe or at least was told that the noise sounds like the steering motor is going out. When I was trying to look for part stores that have one, the first thing that came up was a couple of images, but then the next thing was GM recalls on my year and make and the part I was looking up. I can't find it by entering my VIN# on GM website. I was told that my Chevy Cobalt was knowing to have issues with the steering.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while reversing, there was an abnormal sound and a message was displayed "Power Steering" as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was turned off and restarted to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact's father owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while her father was driving approximately 15-20 MPH, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The mechanic informed the contact that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.
The traction control light has come on for the second time since I've had this vehicle. It decelerates and starts rumbling when it's about to cut off. That is a big safety issue and any part that has to do with this issue needs to be recalled.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the pipes connected to the manifold were rusted and had detached. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Vehicle was working fine power steering went out
Power Steering Light is on Dashboard, no other information that used to light up, i.e. oil change, trip a, trip b, work now that the power steering light is lit
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,460.
The power steering went out. I was driving and suddenly unable to steer. There is a recall out for 2007 cobalts with power steering issues, but somehow my VIN isnt included. The federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the steering column was loosened causing the vehicle to shake violently while driving. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,730.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that they purchased the vehicle and a few months after purchase the vehicle experienced defective lighting and speakers. The contact took the vehicle to the deale - rick hendrick chevrolet buick gmc (12050 w broad st, richmond, va 23233; (804) 793-9305) who informed the contact that there was a blown speaker in the front of the vehicle. The speakers were repaired. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign number 10v073000 (steering) and the steering column was repaired however, after the repair was completed the steering started to lock up due to power steering failure. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to mitch smith chevrolet service (1655 cherokee ave sw, cullman, al 35055) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective steering shaft. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
After being parked in a parking garage, the ignition switch was turned on in order to leave and the power steering alert immediately came on. The steering wheel was frozen. The ignition was turned off for about 15 minutes. When turned back on, the alert was gone and the car started and drove normally. The steering on this vehicle has been previously repaired by the dealer through a recall (10v073000) several years ago when the power steering first failed. Apparently the power steering is in the process of failing again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while turning in either direction, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Power steering message came on while the car at high speed driving and car shut off/engine shut off completely, thanks god was on a rural road and there was not much traffic. Try to start car the security lock came on. Security lock comes on the car very often leaving me stranded. The car has 54000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the power steering ceased without warning. The contact drove to his residence however, excessive effort was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 254,000.
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).
I went to turn the car on and it wouldn't start. As I tried to take the key out of the ignition it locked itself in and have not been able to remove it.I was going to attempt the car jump but I couldn't put the car in neutral to move it to a position to get a jump because the gear shift is also locked. It is impossible to move this car as is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle and turning the steering wheel, the front wheels would not turn. Additionally, the service air bags message was displayed. The contact indicated that prior to the failure occurring, an abnormal cracking noise was present while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
My family and I was riding in my 2007 cobalt on the freeway 7-14-2020. As I was going between 40-35 MPH making a sharp right around the curb on the I-10 freeway my steering wheel got very firm and locked up causing my car to slide. I had to exit the freeway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed when their vehicle's power steering suddenly failed. The contact stated that there were many warning lights illuminated including the power steering. The contact stated that when attempting to gain control of the vehicle, their vehicle clipped another vehicle crashing into a nearby pole on the passenger side of the vehicle, then, hitting a curb causing the vehicle to stop. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their arm, leg, chest, and rib area. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated the power steering suddenly failing had occurred a few times before the incident at speeds between 40-65 MPH. The contact had contacted the dealer (martin chevrolet address: 23505 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90505 phone: (310) 853-5846) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that she was unaware if a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
Power steering stopped working for no reason. Vehicle moving when this happened ! Very dangerous!!!!!
While driving on the highway at 50 MPH, the power steering went out
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased without warning and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 120,000.
Drive my car was parking it and suddenly steering went out and code came up reading power steering.
Coming to a stop at a stop sign in my neighborhood, about to turn right when my locks started locking/unlocking on their own repeatedly. My power steering goes out, check engine light comes on, and traction control light activates.. My dash flashes service traction /power steering. Speedometer stops working.
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