2009 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical problems

Filed Dec 21, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · IL · crash

The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and smashed in the grill little and my air bags never deployed I hit deer at 50 mph , after that had happened I took it in to Chevy dealership and had them look at car cause I told them I hit that deer and air bag never deployed and that my air bag light came on once in awhile and said service air bag . The dealership said they do that sometimes and did something to make light go off that was it my air vag light still comes on and says service air bag . Also ignition switch and fuel smell foul coming from car a lot and is as I speak . My reduce engine power light comes on a lot and have no power to gas pedal n car won’t stay running . I have try to get two recalls fixed back in 2-21 I was having problems with my car back then too special reach called me in Jan of 2021 and told me that there were two recalls on my car ignition switch and fuel module so I informed dealership when I took my car in That next month in feb 21 told them I was informed on 2 active recalls on my car . When they were done with my car later that day I asked them if they fixed the recalls they said no cause it was map sensor so I then made an appt to get recalls fixed when I got there for the recalls to be fixed one of the technicians told me it shows that they were done . I called Chevy and complained about the issue I just had and never had recalls fixed but they must of put it in computer they fixed them So I’ve been really upset that I been trying to get past recalls fixed that are on my car and I get run around and told there isn’t any I know about a past recall on shift selnoid low circuit too that was a past recal

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Electrical, Fuel system · 161,595 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a clicking sound when the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact stated that the tank was full however, the next day the fuel tank was empty. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 161,595.

Filed May 15, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · OH

Wiring harness is located too close to the human under the driver's seat. Exposes the driver to electrical frequencies that could be avoided if the wire harness was a further distance away from the human. Also, the the fuel line rusted through after 9 years about 9 inches away from the rear axle where the metal tape ends around the fuel line. The metal tape seems to allow more moisture to become trapped around the fuel line; which promotes rust and a leak where the metal tap ends. After the metal tape, the fuel line is in good condition on this specific vehicle. The fuel leak is about 0.5 inches wide and a lot of gasoline drips / leaks after the car is started. The rust particles are located after the fuel filter; which may promote the rust particles to reach the engine via the rusted fuel line. The car has trouble starting (a delay) and needs to have the key turned twice due to the leak. The leak is very close to the muffler, so it seems like it would be at risk of catching on fire if the muffler was hot enough or if it were traveling on a long trip or going up or down a steep hill. The vehicle has been inspected by police. There were no warning lamps or lights.

Filed Jun 29, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · 134,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake, and the vehicle would power off inadvertently. The vehicle would restart however, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Electrical · 119,273 miles · GA

With no recent changes to the car, it won't start, theft lock symbol is on. Tried the spare key. Tried theft lock relearn 10 minute and 30 minute procedure. Disconnected and re-connected negative battery terminal. None of the steps worked. This issue has the potential to keep families stranded.

Filed Dec 29, 2020 · Electrical · 88,600 miles · NY

No start issue. Battery and alternator good. Wont start after it's been driven for about 1 hour. When you turn car off it won't start until it cools down. I have not been able to go anywhere because it won't start when I come out of store st shop again. New starter put in and won't start. They are going to keep looking

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Electrical · MD

Ignition switch was said to be the issue with my car and there was a recall for years 2005-2010 .ignition switch safety issue. Starter motor is good. Battery is good. Alternator is good. Will not crank or start.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · ID

I bought a used 2009 chevy cobalt 2 years ago in 2017 with 119k miles. It has been nothing but a headache with things going wrong! The biggest issue is the code p2135 that sends the car into reduced engine power and the engine shakes violently. This is very scary especiallywith 3 young boys in the car with me. I have replaced the entire throttle body, ECM, accelerator pedal assembly with new sensor, crankshaft positioning sensor, camshaft sensors, spark plugs and spark plug wires. After all these things I am out of ideas onwhy this keeps happening in but all those new parts have not fixed the problem that keeps occurring. Please tell me there is a recall or you can at least tell me what the problem is. I have read many forums about people with this same issue.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 128,000 miles · OH

The vehicle anti theft light keeps coming on. When this occurs the vehicle jerks in drive, hard to stop, wheel will lose power steering in drive, and all needles will move. The RPM, MPH, and gas needle continues to fluctuate. The gas needle will indicate low fuel when fuel is present. I can never know what speed I'm doing. The vehicle flashes power steering digitally. The car will shut off in mid drive! Taken to many mechanics including dave gill chevrolet and no one fully diagnosed the issue!

Filed Sep 23, 2019 · Electrical · 83,500 miles · TX

Hello, I have a 2009 chevy cobalt. It was running okay. I went to the store for some dog food. Parked the car, came back to go back home and the key 🔑 in the ignition would not turn. It was locked or jammed, don't know. Key would not turn in the ignition switch to turn the car on!!! I went to the internet and found that there was a recall from general motors on my 2009 chevy cobalt. I found a the federal safety agency campaign id# 14v171000 that shows the recall for my car. It describes an ignition switch recall. I called the chuck nash chevrolet where I bought the car and they told me that they had repaired the recall. Apparently they repaired it with a defective ignition-switch or not at all. The recall states that some vehicles were repaired with defective or used parts. Mary barra, general motors ceo stated that all affected recall vehicles would be repaired up to customer safety standards. I really need your help in this matter. This car is my only means of transportation. Thanks. God bless.