Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 143,000.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags complaints
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My air bag light stays on even after they fixed the ignition. Ignition still sticks after fixing it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 35 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the passenger's side seat belt fractured. The contact sustained shoulder and neck injuries from the seat belt restraints and required medical attention. The front passenger sustained abrasions to the neck. A police report was filed of the incident. Additionally, the contact had been involved in a second crash while driving 55 MPH. The contact crashed into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained lower back injuries but a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the passenger's side sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The steering locked and hit a tree. The passenger side air bag did not deploy. Passenger died. Driver was air lifted.
Lost control of vehicle, I hit a tree and the front airbag sensor was damaged but my air bags failed to deploy. Insurance deemed the car a total loss. Was taken to er via ambulance and seen for minor seatbelt bruising,rib bruising and back pain. I had to see a chiropractor for my back pain for the following 4 months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact's vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). Afterwards, the air bag, service tire monitor, and service engine sensors illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repairs. The dealer stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact did not experience the failure.
In june 2014 I returned my 2008 cobalt to reliable chevrolet in springfield, mo for the ignition switch recall. The" service air bag" light had been on for the past several months. I had contacted a chevrolet dealer service department and inquired about my concerns. I was advised "there was no service air bag" procedures that were serviceable on the air bags. When I took my vehicle to the chevrolet dealer to have the ignition recall performed, I specifically asked about the service air bag light and was advised there was no recall on air bags. I have seen recall information on the local news concerning a recall that included the air bag. Can you please advise if there is a recall concerning the air bag as this is a sincere concern for my wife and myself.
My "service air bag" message came on today while driving and the air bag light is now illuminated on my dash panel. Came online to find out what the problem is and apparently it's a widely known issue with the chevy cobalt. I took it to the dealership but they want a lot of money to fix this safety problem. Gm even issued a technical service bulletin about it but my car is out of warranty. Isn't this a safety issue that should be a recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, another driver pulled in front of her and she tried to avoid a crash as a result another vehicle crashed into the contact and the contact crashed into a bridge. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact injured her forehead, chest and suffered from back pain. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and was declared totaled. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to sway bar, power steering and ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the day after the vehicle was purchased, the sway bar links failed. *jb updated 07/30/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system); however, the contact was not unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was illuminated and the coolant levels malfunctioned for over a week. The dealer stated that the passenger side seat belt pretensioner needed to be replaced. The coolant failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevy cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that during the crash, the airbags failed to deploy. The driver suffered a concussion, a neck injury and lacerations to the hands and face. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The failure mileage was 64,400.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and air bags did not deploy. *smd the consumer stated her daughter was involved in an accident on march 19, 2011. Her daughter claimed, she had no idea what happened, when she lost control of the vehicle and it flew across the road, into the other lane, and lodged itself between two trees.
Was going straight at 35mph...speed limit in area is 40 another car turned directly into driver front near door hinge, car went head on into a street sign and my shoulder hit the steering wheel causing a large amount of pain and bruising, no power loss to the car but both side and front air bags failed to deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was hard to turn which caused the driver to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The other driver sustained neck injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,778. Updated 08-20-14 *bf...updated 09-09-14 *bf. Updated 09/15/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repairs. The dealer stated the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the prolonged delay. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no failures.
My 21 year old sons car is on the recall 14v047 and 14v171. I got a letter several months back that it was on recall and of course it is on the news. I got 2nd letter yesterday. When I called lakeside chevrolet in rockwall I was given a vm for these recalls and they said they would order the part and it could take up to 90 days. My concern is 2 years ago this was a recall. We went to jupiter chevrolet in garland and they said oh no ignition is fine its his key. At that time was a "possible recall". They made him a new key and charged him $39.00. At that time when he went in you had to shake column around to get key to work. I am now thinking with all the deaths shouldn't that car be recalled and shouldn't they be hurrying to get them fixed instead of waiting 90 day. Please help with this situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available...updated 08/11/14 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on july 10. Updated 08/20/2014
I am very disappointed in gm's handling of the february 10 and april 10, 2014 recalls of 2008 chevrolet cobalts. I am a 2008 cobalt owner, and I still have not received a letter nor has my uncle who is the registered owner. I bought the vehicle used but do not feel that is an adequate excuse for not being notified of this recall. I was not able to order the designated parts for repair until 3 days ago, as the dealership I contacted in regards to the problem did not get back to me. I do not feel that this recall is a situation to make light of. People are dying from this deficiency in the vehicle, and I was never even informed of the possibility of my air bags not deploying. I do not feel safe driving my car and I do not feel secure knowing that without my taking the initiative to investigate this problem, I would never have known that my car had been recalled. I also am not satisfied with the listing on the official gm letter on the federal safety agency website that all ignition switches will be replaced, when the posted recall on cars.com from gm states a problem with the ignition cylinder as well. I also feel that my air bags, steering and entire electrical system should be tested and replaced if there is even the slightest chance that they have be ineffective. I lose power steering if my ignition switch fails, in addition to my air bags failing, further compromising my safety. I am very concerned about these defects on my vehicle, as I have no other form of transportation back and forth to work etc., and the length of time it is taking for it to be repaired. The dealership that ordered the parts for me told me it would be 6 weeks before the parts arrived, at which point I could make my appointment which may mean additional waiting. I, as a consumer, feel slighted and certainly disregarded. I will not recommend any gm sedan of this nature to anyone.
Sliding on slippery road. Fishtailed, not sure if steering locked up. With the front of my car, hit another car in the side. No airbags deployed. Concerned about the recall with the cobalt at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated after the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 14v171000, electrical system the air bag light illuminated sporadically and the power steering failed to function normally. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for the failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 79,873. Rk
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 55 MPH and drove over a pot hole when the vehicle suddenly stalled, causing the driver to crash into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The force of the impact caused the vehicle to explode, causing fatal injuries to a passenger. The driver was removed from the vehicle within seconds of the explosion however, the passenger could not be rescued. A police report was filed. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment of severe bruising, lacerations and fractures to both legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the incident. The VIN and failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The force of the impact pushed the contact's vehicle across two lanes. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The contact later notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed were currently unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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