2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: check engine light

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Fuel system · 152,816 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle while driving and while the vehicle was parked. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,816.

Filed Oct 11, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 97,600 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while operating the vehicle the check engine light would remain illuminated and the odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel had leaked from near the rear passenger-side wheel area. The contact discovered that the leak was due to a corroded and damaged fuel line. In addition, it was discovered that the fuel line connecting to the fuel filter was corroded and damaged. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 97,600.

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 Apr 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 132,927 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, an audible chime was heard. The vehicle loss power steering and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The power steering module was replaced however, the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,927.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Engine · 109,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed however the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated that check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to independent mechanic and was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure was experienced on 4 separate occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · IN

Car was stationary then got in and car wouldn't start and key wouldn't go to off position once key was inserted. After jump start all information miles etc was cleared. When driving seems like it won't go into next gear. Speedometer stopped working and going slow even 20 MPH ramps up to 4-4.5 RPM. Power steering warning and , airbag warning stays on in addition to engine light. Tire pressure information started working on 3 of 4 when stopped working a year ago.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Fuel system · IN

The cobalt is leaking gas from a line near the rear of the vehicle. The car is losing a significant amount of gas when driving and when parked while not in use. Gas pools under the car, the smell is very strong and easily recognized as gas. Since I noticed the smell, the check engine light has illuminated. There is a recall for this model/year of cobalt for the issue I am experiencing, however my car does not have the recall. I wanted to reach out because I believe this recall could have affected my car along with the others made in the same plant.

Filed Aug 26, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · DE

Service engine light on along with traction light which appears when engine gets hot usually at an idle. So when traction light is on & your driving in normal traffic, car will slow down and you'll have to step on gas really hard to keep up with traffic, if and when transmission decides to shift gears it will bang really hard into second gear .

Filed Jan 12, 2017 · Fuel system · CA

While stopped at a red light on a city street, the engine of my 2009 chevrolet cobalt stalled and despite several attempts, would not restart. There was no warning, no check engine light, and the car had been fully functioning the entire week leading up to the problem. It was towed to a mechanic, I was informed that not only had the fuel pump gone out, but it had also burned almost all the electrical wires surrounding the pump. The estimated costs for this repair are a real burden considering how much of the fuel system has to be replaced. I understand that at one point, prior to my ownership of the vehicle, this equipment was recalled and I am still researching whether or not the issue was addressed for this specific vehicle.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 61,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the power steering failed. The low fuel, service traction, power steering, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over, shut it off, and restart it on the first attempt. However, the failed recurred. The vehicle was operable again after being parked for hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2016 · Engine · 129,000 miles · KY

Driving on a highway going 65 MPH and the check engine light came on along with the traction light. The display says engine power reduced, service traction. I was nearly rear ended when this happen because my car automatically slowed down to 10 MPH and stalled out and was barely able to get it over to the shoulder. I keep going to different mechanics and everyone says its something else and I have already sank over $1500 into this and yet it is still happening with no end in sight!!

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to drive, the gear shifter seized without warning. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated randomly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to overheat randomly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct