Key was stuck in ignition and was unable to start. Replaced body module control and now the check engine light wont go off, says air bags need service, radio is locked out, with a slew of other problems. Took it car to the dealership to find no resolution. My car also lost power steering briefly after only driving about 15 minutes.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact was almost involved in a crash. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the steering wheel seized which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,929.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The engine was turned off and, after restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering); however, the failure recurred recently. The vehicle was not repaired for the second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The driver side headlight stays dim. Check engine light keeps coming on with something different. Had two fuel pumps installed. The car last night had power but would not turn over or attempt to start. When driving at highway speeds the steering is loose, at low speeds power steering sometimes works. Loud popping in slow sharp turns. Just had it checked and new tires said suspension was great.
This is my second complaint on the power assisted steering failing on my 2007 chevrolet cobalt. Terry cullen chevrolet supposedly made the recall repair on this car in 2010. However, the power steering has failed twice. The second time it failed, I was in my driveway on november 22, 2015 at 11:36 am and had just backed out of my garage. The car felt like a stall; I could not move the steering wheel and on the dashboard the message read "power steering". This flashed on, remained lit up for awhile. I turned the car off. After a minute or so I started the car again, and was able to drive without failure of the power assisted steering. I have requested again that general motors repair this problem under the original recall notice in 2010 since the problem still exists and shows up unexpectedly at any time. I requested terry cullen to ask that general motors repair this problem free of charge to me. I also have spoken to a female csr at general motors about repairing this problem without charge to me. She stated that terry cullen would repair the problem for $99.00. I am a senior citizen and do not have $99.00 for this repair. So, I am faced with the problem of risking my life when I must drive. I have informed the manager at terry cullen, lee powell, and the general motors csr that if I am in a fatal accident due to failure of the assisted power steering that I have instructed my family to take legal actiion by filing a lawsuit against general motors corporation, terry cullen chevrolet dealer in jonesboro, ga and lee powell, the service manager at terry cullen chevrolet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked car and a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the right leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,769.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 70 MPH, the steering wheel locked up and the steering icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a local dealer who replaced the steering power motto. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 103,326. The VIN was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The VIN was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,850. Updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. A diagnosis revealed an issue with the fuse block. However, he was two blocks from the dealer, when the steering failed again. Updated 03/09/16. *jb the consumer stated he has experienced power steering failure four times. Updated 03/15/16.*jb updated 4/24/18*jb
The both front speaker quit working. That the turn signal chime did not work either this after take mi car to the dealership cause something about power steering recall
In 2010 there was a general motors recall re the electric assisted power steering on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. I had no problem up to that time. Terry cullen chevrolet repaired the car according to them. However, on wed., october 28, 2015 at around 1:30 pm the power steering failed. My car suddenly appeared to stop; then I tried to drive and could barely move the car. The words "power steering" lit up on my dashboard. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and was able to turn the steering wheel and move into a parking spot with great difficulty. I have spoken several times to a gm csr over the phone who stated that she would reach out to the dealer terry cullen who had "repaired" the car. I also spoke to lee powell, the service manager (770‑968‑4444) who stated that to repair the car it would cost. The csr, stacy, (1-790-5600, ext 5913487) at gm telephoned me and stated that lee powell, service manager told her that they would repair my auto for $95.00. I believe that general motors should repair my car for free since the problem is one of the seven recalls that are on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt and even though the assisted power steering was supposed to have been repaired, the power steering failed on october 28, 2015. I am 80 years old, on a very low fixed income of social security, and do not have any funds for this repair. Since lee powell, service manager at terry cullen chevrolet at 1250 battlecreek rd., jonesboro, ga 30236 claimed to have repaired the electric power assist system and it failed on october 28, 2015, obviously there is still a flaw in the system. I believe that the electric power assist system in the 2007 chevrolet cobalt has an inherent flaw. That model of car should have another recall for this serious, potentially fatal flaw. I request that general motors issue another recall on that problem, and repair my car free; no charge to me.
I bought a used 07 cobalt two weeks ago. It was running fine until just last night (10/23/15) power steering light came on and power steering was gone. I was parking my car and all of a sudden the wheel became extremely hard to move.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning light illuminated. The VIN was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 29,930.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the steering wheel locked and would not steer in either direction. The vehicle was shut off and restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,210.
I was attempting to exit my driveway to the right when suddenly I could not steer the car. My street curves, and as I was leaving the driveway a car was coming around the curve and I just missed hitting it. The driver was nice enough to stop and got my car back in the driveway. He told me to look on the dashboard, and I saw the 'power steering' light lit. I was extremely shaken up by this incident and called my dealer, lou bachrodt chevrolet in pompano beach. This was a sunday and the service dept. Was closed. I spoke with a salesman, alex, who left a message for jeremy in the service dept. I spoke with jeremy early monday morning and explained to him what happened. I told him my husband drove the car when he came home from work and the light was not on and there was no problem with the steering. Jeremy said it's becoming a common problem called intermittent power steering failure. He checked my VIN number and said there was no recall. I am very afraid to drive the car since jeremy said there's a very good chance this will happen again. He said it's a motor problem and has to be repaired. I am not paying for yet another chevy problem. I had the ignition switch replaced last year. This car is my transportation for work. Gm needs to step up and do the right thing and recall all cobalts for this problem. That day I sent an email to gm, but have heard nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering warning indicator suddenly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the power steering module cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.
I was on the lodge freeway, highway 10, heading east when I loss control by 7 me rd, skinned out, hit the wall on the rear left fender and bumper.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel was sunken in. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on two occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 09/21/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the front bushings, electronic stability control, steering column, and the front driver and passenger side lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 100,000.
I have to drive the car to work everyday around 50 miles everyday. I have had all this work done the the car I have tried to get general motors to help with the problem which after all this work the car shakes and makes very loud noises on the steering wheel. I called a general motors helper last week who was supposed to get me some information and have not been contacted back yet. I have to have the car to go to and from work, is it going to take the car being wreaked and me and or another person on the freeway to be killed before anybody takes this problem seriously? This problem is all over the internet so I am not just trying to say it is just me. I have spent all money I had put back trying to get this car safe on the freeway, I bought the car from rodney cobb in eaton, ohio and was hoping general motors would take this seriously but I guess not so I am hoping and praying to get some help from the government. Please I need help and I cannot afford to pay anymore or get rid of the car. General motors and rodney cobb chevrolet will not help me on my own I have tried, they expect me to pay money for a faulty car that I cannot afford, so I am asking you to please help....thank you.
The vehicle lost power steering today in traffic. The dealership said the power steering recall was performed I'm march of 2011. I had the vehicle in for a knocking noise previous to this date (2007). Nothing was ever found. I found out today that the knocking was related to the power steering. I ignored the knocking because I cant afford for the dealership to find nothing. This is a recall that was never fully corrected. I feel as though gm ignored the real issue. I still have knocking noise and now, loss of steering.
Vehicle loses power steering at slow speeds and at a stop can not steer at all for a min then it re engages but then is stiff. Seems intermittent, but seems as it should be addressed.
Power steering failed to work. Have not been able to drive vehicle. I did not own vehicle when original recall was sent out.
I was backing up out of my driveway to let another car out and as soon as I put the car in reverse the car made the chime noise as if it was telling me to put on my seatbelt seconds later power steering was flashing on the dashboard the RPM gauge was jumping, the fuel gauge was jumping back and forth, low fuel blinking on dashboard with full tank of gas, steering wheel very hard to turn, check engine light is on, security lock light is on, transmission clicks when shifting. Called the dealer I financed the car from he told me to take it to a shop called precision auto services he couldn't figure out problem said most likely it was a computer issue so I called gm customer service to inform what was going on they had the car towed to bob johnson chevrolet and they did a recall on the ignition switch also said there was a broken shift cable installed a new cable, they also had to replace serpentine belt. After all that I pick up car and make payment a week and a half later car does the same thing. I call and explain to service assistant manager he says that he didn't check for power steering after I explained was the whole purpose of having the car looked at long story short he gave me the run around so I thought to look elsewhere I took it to another shop where it was diagnosed free of charge he said that there were lots of codes on my car. But the car was back to normal after diagnosis then about 3 weeks later same problem took it back he explained to me that whoever disconnected a remote starter on my car didn't do it properly causing the modules in the car to not communicate. I paid to have that repaired 2 weeks later same problem now mechanic tells me its transmission control module which costs almost $500 which is over my budget. I'm making payments on something that I should be able to drive to and from work safe and comfortably. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle on, the entire instrument panel illuminated. Also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,300.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the ability to steer was lost without warning. The contact lost control and the vehicle struck a guardrail and entered into oncoming traffic. The contact was assisted by a state trooper and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a private yard. The contact sustained head trauma that required medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
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