2008 Chevrolet Cobalt: clunking or noise when steering

Filed May 29, 2018 · Steering · 63,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel made abnormal noises. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) by an unknown dealer, but the repair failed and the steering wheel continued to make abnormal noises. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that it was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to an unknown chevrolet dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Steering · 189,330 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the power steering made a rattling noise and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering failed and needed to be repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,330.

Filed Oct 14, 2016 · Steering · 41,890 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel required excessive force. The steering wheel also emitted a roaring noise and the power steering failed. The contact also noticed that the vehicle was missing a reservoir to place the power steering fluid into the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,890.

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Steering · 62,500 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 40 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated, an abnormal noise emitted, and the power steering became inoperable. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,500.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Steering · 11,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would make a loud popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred three times after the initial repairs. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer each time, where they replaced the sway bar, control arm bushings on both sides, and the electric power steering motor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 11,000 and the current mileage was 48,500. Updated 06/10/14*lj updated 8/22/2017

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 97,000 miles · TX

I noticed a slight tapping/rattling noise coming from the front driver side. The noise only occurs between the speeds of 50-60 MPH and only when letting off the gas completely. Then I received in the mail an ignition cylinder recall. My car had problems with locking up and difficulties turning the key. So I took the car to the dealership told them about the noise I was hearing then waited a week with no call from the dealership so I called them. They told me my car would be finished by noon, I arrived at 4 pm. They then told me my car was not yet finished. The dealership had not even put in the new ignition cylinder even after a week. I was told the noise could not be replicated. I waited for the ignition to be put in (about 30 mins) then took one of the dealership mechanics on a test drive to hear the noise. Noise was heard and took it back to the shop. Checked under the car and nothing wrong could be found. The lead mechanic took it for a test drive but due to the heavy downpour of rain nothing was heard. I was asked to bring the car back on monday due to possible severity of the situation. Dropped the car back off at the dealership monday. A test drive and a look under the car and they found the problem, noise coming from rack and pinion while hitting bumps rack worn and needs replacement steering column making noise as well recommend replacement with out replacement the car would eventually have no steering ability at all: cost $1524 no warranty. This car has had the power steering recall replacement (the steering wheel suddenly stopped working while in a parking lot due to broken pinion) in 2010 and a transmission issue (RPM rev when the car hit 40 when the gas was not being applied) that was a worn seal it was fixed and covered by warranty in 2011. This would be the twice now with no steering ability only its a different cause? I feel like I'm being cheated.

Filed Sep 5, 2011 · Steering · 42,000 miles · PA

Steering column rattles, dealer installed recalled power steering unit and greased intermediate shaft. Noise quit for 10,0000 miles and started again. Dealer said new shafts only last 20,0000.

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Steering · 20,000 miles · MO

All of a sudden, the steering wheel has shifted. While driving straight, the wheel is turned a quarter turn to the left. Whenever turning the steering wheel, I hear a squeaking noise and sometimes a "clunk" noise.