Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer and seized. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While traveling at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate without warning. On one occasion,the entire vehicle shut off without warning and the power steering seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to casey chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had computer failure. The contact was provided a cost estimate of $800 for the repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering seized without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called serpentini chevrolet of strongsville (15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136, (440) 482-8466) and was informed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Power steering not working. Warning showed on dashboard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized and required extra strength to turn. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 181,783. The VIN was invalid.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 112,086.
I had been driving my car for about a half hour parked. Went in the house for half hour came back to the car to go out started the car the power steering light came on. I went to turn the wheel it so had to turn so I turned it off. Went under the hood to see where the power steering fluid went couldn't find it. What wrong with my car.
I've had the car for 2 years I have experienced a power steering problems the steering wheel has locked up on and several times I have also seen on youtube that a young man died from the steering wheel locking up on him a 2007 chevy cobalt as well I'm very concerned I drive with my kids in the car I have to go to a dealership now to replace his car and pay money that I do not have knowing that there should be a recall on this make and model I seen it on youtube and a lot of complaints about this part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 15 MPH, clicking noises were heard when the steering wheel was turned and the power steering indicator illuminated. Moments later, the steering lost power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering needed to be replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,838.
It starting having flashing dashboard lights once as I was driving it just a few blocks from my home the first time it happened all gauges go everywhere up down or stop it looks like a christmas tree! And before the gear shift had some clicking at times. The clicking started then the gauges started going all over and the speed was all over then dropped to 0 not to move again. It's been happening on and off for about 8 years but as time goes on it's getting really bad I've kept looking for recalls as did my mother as she had the car before my owning it. It now does this anytime and the steering stops working with no notice or if it's not working and trying to pull over as it did on an on-ramp it kicked on and made the car jump into side lane about half way into that lane. Had it been a two lane road and a car coming towards me it would have been a dead head head on collision as it takes time and a lot of power to move the car when the steering is like a 1950 tractor in a wet field! I have back issues and don't have the upper arm strength that it really needs. There in no real warning when it's going to happen. But sometimes I hear a click and it happens a few seconds later. Also the interior lights every one through inside of the car stopped working about 3 months when my parents bought the car used back in june 08 they have never worked since. It had like 23,000 miles on it roughly. They was in middle 60s back then. It's now a family car and it's scary to have to drive it but I've got money in it I can't afford a replacement now. I have video of what it does. I just have videos no pictures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed. While attempting to reverse the vehicle from a parking location, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel could not be turned. The driver was able to move the vehicle forward, turned the engine off for a moment, restarted the engine, and the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Steering is very hard to turn while driving on a city street or highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal noise was detected. The contact also mentioned that the steering wheel turned all the way around, but the front wheels did not move. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,600.
The steering gives out and locks up while vehicle is in motion when turning either left or right. There is also play in the steering wheel when vehicle is in motion or sitting stationary. The steering makes popping and rattling noises when turning either direction when vehicle is in motion or when sitting stationary. This is a very dangerous known issue with the chevy cobalt and I have lost control of my vehicle as a result of these issues went off the road into the ditch and barley avoided a head on collision.
The steering gives out on my 2007 chevy cobalt and there is play in the steering when it does work as well as popping and rattling noises. It is very dangerous, hard to steer, the steering locks up and I have lost control of the vehicle several times as a result. This happens when the vehicle is in motion when turning either left or right.
Takata recall as I was driving through a parking lot all the dashboard needles went crazy then my steering was hard to turn so I immediately put the vehicle in park and shut off the vehicle, I tried to start the car and it didn't want to start eventually it started after a few more trys to turn the car back on. Also the key ignition is hard to turn when inserting the key into the ignition, air bag service is always showing on my dash when I'm driving
I started my vehicle and put in reverse and I noticed that the steering wheel was a little stiff. I looked down and saw the power steering signal on the dash. On the expressway, on the way home, at times it worked smoothly and at other times it got hard to handle. It was fairly consistent (on working intermittently) on the way home even on main roads doing 35-45 miles per hour.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While making a left turn, the steering wheel turned right without warning. The dealer was not called. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the technician found failure code number: c0550 (power steering inoperative) and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact called on behalf of the driver. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in a recall and did not offer any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Power steering unit has gone out. I was on the street moving at 55 MPH
While driving at 40 MPH getting off exit 100 off of route 81, the power steering to the right wasn't working, being very hard to turn. As I turned the steering wheel a little to the left, the steering loosened and allowed me to turn right very slowly. I returned to driving as the steering seemed to be working properly as a few tests in the parking lot indicated that it was working properly. Fortunately, I made it home but as I turned to the street to take me home, I heard a loud clunk from the front. As I turned into the driveway, I heard the clunk again. I let the car sit overnight. When leaving the next morning, the steering wheel, nor the tires themselves, would turn to the right at all! The steering motor had been replaced by a recall and then I had to replace the replacement 3 years later! I had to have the tie rod ends replaced under warranty with only 15,000! Now I don't know if I want to put more money into it. It wasn't a horrible car and it did well, but seeing all these posts makes me think this was a design flaw that they turned a blind to.
Twice now I've lost all power to my car driving down the highway. I can not remove the key, there is no power to anything. I replaced the battery after the 1st time. Exact same thing happened again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering seized and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,000. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer (moran buick gmc, 14000 telegraph rd, taylor, mi) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but would not assist since the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Yesterday, my fiance's son attempted to drive his car. Upon cranking the car and putting it in gear to back out of the driveway, he discovered that his power steering was inoperable. After a few moments. It began operating again. I am concerned that driving his vehicle with the possibility of this happening is clearly unsafe. I've researched it and saw where gm has acknowledged the problem but there aren't any open recalls to correct the defect in their product.
While driving, many times the steering wheel of the car becomes stiff and hard to turn. To bring the steering wheel back to its free-range motion, the ignition had to be shut off and turned back on the middle of the road. When it becomes stiff, there is a short bell and the light next to the speedometer reads "power steering". This issue has been occurring on and off. This first happened 1/15/17 and is still affecting the vehicle. Driving becomes very dangerous in situations such as highways and heavy- traffic areas. This problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion and while turning in both city streets and highways.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering failed. Multiple warning indicators illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to chevrolet of spartanburg (1051 asheville hwy, spartanburg, sc 29303) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 20 MPH, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,738.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering column seized and required excessive force to steer the vehicle. The contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated during the failure and the low fuel warning indicator illuminated. Autonation chevrolet north (7320 n broadway, denver, co) was contacted and diagnosed that the steering column module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
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