Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While making a right turn, the power steering ajar indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and turned it off. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently for two months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 179,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering, which resulted in additional effort needing to be applied to operate the vehicle. Also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Sudden loss of power steering after a few minutes of driving this problem is intermittent
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, all of the gauges inadvertently malfunctioned and the steering and brakes lost power. The contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition, which caused the battery to drain. The contact was able to remove the key from the ignition; however, the gear shifter failed to shift into park. As a result, the parking brake was engaged. The vehicle was taken to morehart murphy chevrolet gmc buick (30 parker ave, durango, co 81303, (970) 247-2121) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 8-367‑733‑9822. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Power steering quit working during me driving the vehicle. Power steering light went on the dash board. Mechanic stated there was a possible recall on this part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While backing up the vehicle, the steering was difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 134,000.
On 11/04/2017 at approximately 3:00 pm I returned to my car (in parking lot) after work to go home. I started car and "power steering" appeared on display. I could only turn my steering wheel but 1/2 an inch. I panicked and called to have my car towed to closest auto part store to my house. It was there that I found out that my car does not take fluid; but is electrical? An associate of auto part store looked up how to replace it; if they could even do so and then found that similar problems were reported of total lock-up of wheel (problems with power steering). A website was recommended to look up VIN # to see if power steering was recalled. Of course local chevy dealers are not available on weekends, so I must wait until monday (nov. 6th 2017). I have orientation on this day (early in the morning) and cannot take my car in. I do hope my wheel does not freeze up on the freeway! I must note that when I started car up again from auto store that it did not display the words "power steering" and it drove the same except for the fact that it hiccuped a bit before starting. I am afraid to drive anywhere now for fear of the steering freezing up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. The contact turned off and restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. The failure recurred several other times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The gm recall center was called at 800‑630‑2438 and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 184,817.
When the vehicle is in motion on a city street and on the highway, the power steering light comes on, all indicators (I.e. Fuel, coolant etc.) go down to zero (says "low fuel" when tank of gas is full) and there are ticking sounds from the gear shift area. There is a loss of power to the car at the same time. There is a recall on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt, recall number 10v073000. The power steering module was replaced in approx. 2009, at our expense.
When I start my car my power steering light come on and I can't turn my steering wheel, I can turn my car off and restart and it works,it happened once while I was backing my car up and I could not turn my wheels, im scared to drive my car
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right without warning. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,914.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the power steering indicator flashed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,704.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving any speed, the steering lost power and the power steering warning indicator remained illuminated. Also, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. The dealer was not contacted about the loss of power steering because the contact was unaware of a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel warning indicators flashed and the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 65 MPH, the power steering service indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and called an independent mechanic. The contact was instructed to the vehicle off and on, which corrected the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer indicated that the VIN was excluded from the manufacturer recall and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Go to shut the ignition off in the vehicle stays running for 30 to 60 seconds check engine light stays on even with the key off this is after the ignition switch has been replaced at the dealership
Powersteering loss all warning lights come on. Many many people are experiencing this problem and gm wont help!!! This car is a death trap wish someone would help us all who are experiencing this!!!
Electric power steering my vehicle was first affected by loss of power steering when I was attempting to make a left turn from my driveway. I wasn't expecting I would have a hard time and take too long to turn the wheel and I almost got hit by oncoming traffic. It was like that for awhile and then my steering went back to normal. I took my car to my mechanic and was informed that the power steering module and motor will need replaced. They told me to go to a chevrolet dealer to get a power steering recall replacement done. The chevrolet dealer informed me that the recall replacement had already been done in 2010. My mechanic and my own research has LED me to believe that these parts should be good for the life of the car or at least not be needing replaced again so soon. There have been approximately 46,000 miles put on this car since the recall was done and this just seems ridiculous to me that it would need replaced again. And I have heard from other cobalt owners that they have had this same problem. This is an expensive repair and poses a risk of injury if it is not fixed. If other people are having this problem I think it needs to be investigated.
Im driving and all the gauges go wacko swinging back and forth, anti theft light comes on check engine light ABS light low fuel light traction light. It reads service traction power steering low fuel every light you can think of comes on and the car even jerks when changing into gear. At times the steering even has locked up on me, thank god at those times I was on a residential street and not freeway. At times it wont even start all the lights are just going basurk. Then theres days where its normal like it never even happened. Im afraid its going to lock up on me on the freeway and im going to have a serious accident!! The 2 recalls that my vechicle had have already been replaced but there is still issues!! This car needs to be completely recalled, I researched the issue im having and found out many many other people are having the same issue. Some people have even died!!! Others major accidents, what more has to happen for this vehicle to be recalled? How many more people have to loose their lives?? This is a serious issue that needs to be taken care of asap!!! And when this issue occurs with the lights and gauges going crazy it happens as im driving. I pray nothing happens to my 3 yr old daughter and I. This issue has been happening for about an year now off and on.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning and the contact crashed into a light post. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to both knees and legs. The front seat occupant sustained bruises to the ribs and stomach area. The rear driver side occupant sustained bruising to the neck and shoulders. The rear passenger side occupant sustained injuries to the left leg, back, and right shoulder. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was not available.
Hard to turn steering wheel sometimes when driving.
When leaving my assigned parking space, I've had 3 different incidents of the "power steering" warning signal and loss of power to steer without having to turn the wheel very hard. I do know if I turn the car off for about 30 seconds, it will resume normally. I have not had it happen during driving as of yet. Not sure if my VIN number is on the recall list since the car is almost 0 years old.
My son bought a used 2007 chevy colbalt and the power steering goes out some time while he is driving, mostly in reverse for example: reversing out of that parking space or driveway. The wheel can be very hard to turn. I saw that there was a recall on it maybe two years ago, but I don't see a current recall for the steering. This has been happening every now and then since we bought the car two months ago. It just happened again 3-19-17. This car is not driven often right now until he gets his permanent license.
The power steering light came on when I was driving my vehicle on the highway. The speedometer stoped working, my car wouldn't shift past first gear. My door locks started locking and unlocking uncontrollably by themselves. My steering wheel was harder to turn. I immediately got off the highway and chose a safer route to return home. I have a 1 year old daughter who is always with my wherever I go. I've researched and found the same issues with the same make year and model car.
Takata recall !!! I am having problems with my 2007 chevy cobalt. I called gm they stated the power steering has been replace june 26,2012. I have not taken the car in for that reason so how has it been replace. And if so why I am I having problems with it again. Then they told me the power steering was replace under my extended warranty. Which means the didn't pay for it my extended warranty did. They are not trying to help. The just stated. I was a recall and it has been replace. I asked for a signed document to show me proof that it had been replace and I not received anything as of today 3/8/2017. From the looks of all the articles on line I will not be getting any assistance from gm. Lives matter
Power steering will go out without expecting making it very dangerous. I was driving on the freeway when I had to steer to avoid an accident and almost cause one because steering was hard it whent in and out work then dont work. Very dangerous. Please do something
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn with a random loss of power steering. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall for the power steering motor and was repaired. The vehicle experienced failure with the power steering motor. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the power steering motor warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
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