Fuel Leak it smells and leaks it seems to be coming from the gas tank and sometimes I get random electric failure when I'm driving I lose power steering and My brakes get stiff and hard to push down and my dash will go Off and then go crazy and show that i have no gas
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: loss of power steering
205 of the 1,564 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 205
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 50,692
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 25-35 MPH, the RPM’s continuously fluctuated, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The ABS warning light was illuminated and the message "Power Steering Failure" was displayed. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road by using physical force to turn the steering wheel. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 191,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the anti-theft warning light illuminated. Additionally, the low fuel warning light was illuminated; however, there was fuel in the tank. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the steering wheel became firm. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and waited for the vehicle to cool down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 155,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and started to shake. The power steering assist warning light illuminated then turned off. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact scheduled and appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road using extra effort to steer the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained power steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
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.
Vehicle was working fine power steering went out
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 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.
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. 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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low...
- Steering
- Steering
- This engineering informational bulletin is ending the need of information from the field on vehicles with...
- Steering
- This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise...
- Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (EPS) system during extended lock-to-lock...
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. Owners are being notified on a rolling basis between march 29 through november 2010. A copy of the mailing schedule is located in the recall file. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 10V073000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
205 of 1,564 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (13%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix loss of power steering on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 20 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Fuel pump 204Fuel leak 186Fuel smell 168Loss of power 76Steering lock-up 65Check engine light 57Stalling 52Ball joint 49Engine failure 39Airbag light 36No deployment 33Fire or smoke 21Harsh shifting 19Jerking 19Won't start 19Door locks 17Headlights 17Knocking 15Steering noise 12Warning lights 12Fuel gauge 11Pulling 11Hesitation 10Battery drain 7Grinding brakes 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Won't shift 5
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