I was driving on the everett turnpike in nh. There was a soccer net in the middle of the highway. The cars in front of me had stopped and I tried to stop, but because my power steering was out along with my anti-lock brakes. I couldn't stop. I hit the car in front of me and my airbags didn't deploy. Luckily the only damage done was psychological. If I were an inexperienced driver than I would have died.. I have already had my power steering fixed once and now it has been recalled again. The car as a whole should be recalled. I don't feel safe driving it after they fix a problem that has already happened twice.
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact received the recall notice related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. There are no failures at this time. The manufacturer was notified and stated there was no rental vehicle available. Updated 05/28/14 ma updated 06/02/2014
Hydroplaned on freeway. Car spun around til it crashed into the guardrail hitting 3 sides of the car. None of the airbags deployed. Waiting for claims adjuster to rule if its to be totaled.
On february 21th, 2011, I was driving on the I-95 expressway. Suddenly, I lost the control of my car which was hit by another car driven by [xxx] (case # [xxx]). On june seventh, 2010, my wife had similar accident with her 2006 chevy cobalt. The fact that both crashes were so similar made dubious about our responsibility on them. I asked to inspect my vehicle twice (3/25/11 and 4/9/11), but inspectors said that my car was ok. On december 12, 2011 I presented a complaint to f. H.s. M. V. D. M. S. (complaint #[xxx]), on december 16, 2011 its answer was; your complaints do not fall within its jurisdiction. Dejected, I did not forward any more action. I have just received from gm a warning about a defect which relates to motor vehicles safety exists in 2005-2007 model year (my) chevrolet cobalt, then I read on tv news, and internet, that gm issued that it's possible that the air bags might not deploy if there is an accident. In this moment we realized that both the 2006 and 2008 chevy cobalt air bags did not deploy, regardless both vehicles crashes were on front bumper allstate insurance paid the amount of $6440.58 to repair my car. We have received a significant amount of letters from lawyers and allstate insurance dealing with injures damages and monetary compensation. Allstate paid to mr. Sentmanat the sum of $10 000, consequently our allstate insurance premium was raised substantially. This entire situation had caused stress, economic problems and lack of confidence in both my wife I. Because both crashes happened in the afternoon rush hour, I-95 traffic was crowded and slow, but in other conditions and as consequence of air bag malfunction my wife and might have died. For the reasons explaining above I, the writer, demand from gm a monetary compensation for the psychological, legal, and monetary problems caused by my car malfunction. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ignition switch jams; air bag light stays on; cruise control stopped working; airconditioner stopped working; tire light stays on; engine light stays on; and now heater is barely working.
On my way home from work in heavy traffic in indianapolis, someone in front of me hit their brakes hard. As a result, I also had to slam on my brakes. When I did so, my rear end spun out. I lost power steering. I crashed head first into the concrete median. However, the airbag did not deploy. Luckily, I escaped severe injury; although the wreck, the resulting loss of power steering, and the fact that the airbag did not deploy were directly due to the negligence of general motors.
I do not remember the exact dates and mileage, but I have seen recently the recalls on cobalt. I purchased a 2008 cobalt in 2008. Had 5 miles on it when I bought it. By, 2010 the ignition switch had been replaced 3 times, due to failure. 2 times the ignition would not start. Once, the car would not turn off. I had to drive immediately to the dealership that time. I contacted the dealership, gm, and interstate commerce dept. No one would help me. The only thing gm said they would do is give me $2500 towards the purchase of a brand new vehicle. I had just had my daughter and stuck on the side of the road with her the last time. After no help, I just had let them repo the vehicle. I know the recall only goes to 2007 models, but you may want to investigate the 2008 models as well.
I was driving on a 3 lane highway in the middle lane attempting to pass a vehicle by entering the far left lane when I noticed a car in my blind spot. I overcorrected when attempting to navigate back into my original lane of travel. My car began fishtailing, I spun around 2 times while crossing over 2 lanes of traffic and hit the right side guard rail almost head on at 40 MPH. I went back into traffic and hit another vehicle on the side panel and came to rest with my car northbound in the southbound traffic the air bags did not deploy in the crash, which I found concerning with the amount of front end damage the vehicle sustained. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver front air bag suddenly deployed causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The contact sustained broken ribs and a semi-severed finger. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. ...updated 05/22/13
Air bag light come on service immediately may not be protected in accident kept coming on had to take to tech codeboo13/0012 clockspring it scary for a car thats five years old . To find out its in steering area. *tr ## VIN failed ##
On tuesday morning I went to pick up my mail and I notice something hanging from my car ceiling inside the car when I went to take a look, it look like my airbag from the passenger side from front all the way back are deployed. There was no accident nor anyone attempt to steel the car. I'm 70 years old imagine if this thing deployed while I'm driving, for sure there will be someone dead. I contacted gmc to help me out so far they keep saying they will send an inspector to take a look but this will not happen for another week or so. So I can't drive the car for safety issues and they will not give me a rental car. What if there is an emergency and I do need a car what then? I'm not happy with the service that they providing me. This issue should not be taken lightly, if it happen to someone else for sure there will be a fidelity.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and he was unable to remove it. Also, the contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 45 MPH the steering wheel seized and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer six times who diagnose that the ignition module, steering wheel column and driver side air bag module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 82,600.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and attempting o decelerate, the brake failed to engage and the contact proceeded to crash into a stop sign. The front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a local body shop for further investigation of the failure. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 39,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light and service air bag message illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,128. .. Updated 08-27-12 *bf the coil assembly was replaced. Update 08/28/12
Service air bag light is illuminated in the driver information window. The light has been coming on and going off after a few days. Currently the light has been on and will not shut off. Didn't know until recently that when light is on, the air bags are inoperative in a crash. Many customer complaints are logged in on the internet going back to 2005. In addition, several gm technical service bulletin numbers are on line plus two the federal safety agency items numbers. Customers are paying from $300.00 to $1000.00 to have their chevrolet cobalt's repaired. Dealers are changing the air bag modules. This is safety item and repairs should be free of charge. Please advise.
2008 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer request information and records for this vehicle. The consumer and his girlfriend were involved in an accident and consumer asserts that there were mechanical defects *tgw the consumer believed the defect was in the power steering motor and air bags. The consumer crashed into a telephone pole and was charged with vehicular manslaughter. The consumers girlfriend owned the vehicle and was killed.
While sitting in a parked position, the check air bag light and message lit up. Tried to turn it off by having the passenger unlock and relock the seat belt. Nothing changed. It has also come on while driving just a few feet. This is very annoying and worrisome. I would like to know what to do about this. Two weekends a month I have my son and my grand daughters in the car. I want to feel safe while they are in this vehicle. If this can not be fixed, I want a brand new car of my choice at no charge!!!! I have not been very happy with this vehicle. It is not a good car. I am tired of all of the problems with this car.
My aircondition quits blowing cool air off and on the buttons are wrong. Engine light comes on and off. The airbag light comes on and off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the front driver side tire went flat and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped twice and crashed into a ditch. During the crash, the driver side seat belt did not secure the contact nor did the air bags deploy. The contact suffered two broken ribs and a broken pelvis. The vehicle was destroyed during the crash. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the driver was unable to turn the wheel. As a result, the vehicle was involved in a crash in which the air bags did not deploy. The driver and a passenger were reported injured and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot and was not examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The failure and current mileages were 55,000.
While heading south on 8 mile road in cincinnati,ohio. My car went out of control. When the car landed against the guard rail I was heading north. This is the second accident this year with this car. First one was feb.2010 odi #10307249. I was going about 35 MPH , it had stopped raining and the street was still a little wet. The recall of the steering motor, had been replaced. My concern now the none of the air bags deployed. The car will more than likely be totaled. Which would be a good idea to get this lemon off the road.
Tl*the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH she drove over a patch of gravel and the vehicle rolled over three times from one end to the other. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance and suffered neck injuries, abrasions, lacerations, including a fractured vertebrae. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totally destroyed. The police responded to the crash and filed a police report. Chevrolet was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. The VIN was unknown.
My son was taking me to work on may 25th 2010 in our 2008 chevy cobalt. On the return home the steering wheel locked it would not move. In which caused us to run off the road into a ditch and turned on its side. Also none of the 6 air bags deployed..we did not know of a recall on the power a steering until almost 2 weeks later. The car was a total loss. Our 2 insurances companies paid the car off. The insurance company took the car so we do not have the defective part. We contacted general motors and they will not take responsibility for not sending us the recall. If we would of received the recall the wreck would not had happened it would of been fixed and our sons would not had gotten hurt.. Consequences 2 hurt no vehicle gap paid car off.
Cobalt 08 passenger airbags need service.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 66 MPH, the contact heard a loud, unusual noise and began to swerve. She was able to maintain control of the vehicle and moved off the roadway. The contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the passenger side curtain air bags had independently deployed. As a result, the headliner was damaged from the air bag. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure and current mileages were 38,869.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While braking from approximate speed of 30 MPH, the contact proceeded to crash into a vehicle ahead of him. The air bags did not deploy yet there were no injuries. A police report was available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated he had contacted the dealer several times prior top the crash because the air bags would partially deploy from its housing. The dealer would push the air bag back into place. On one occasion, the entire air bag was replaced. The failure and current mileages were 24,650.
My son was in a motor vehicle accident. It was a single car accident in which he lost control of the car, went off the road, hit a tree stump and then the car was spun sides, rolled onto it's side and into a tree. None of his airbags deployed. He was killed in the car accident while 3 other kids walked away. He was the driver and the car was hit on the drivers side.
I was driving a 2008 chevy cobalt lt at about 30mph on a sunny and beautiful day when for no reason at all the drivers side, passengers front, passengers side, and both rear passenger airbags deployed. I brought the car to a secure stop. There was no warning that this was going to happen. The airbag indicator light did not light up, nor did an alarm go off telling me that there was something wrong. General motors has done an investigation and has refused to release the reason that the airbags deployed.
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