The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: steering wheel locks up
65 of the 1,564 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 65
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Steering wheel locks up by model year
What owners say
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
65 of 1,564 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (4%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
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
Power steering loss 205Fuel pump 204Fuel leak 186Fuel smell 168Loss of power 76Check 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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