2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: engine overheating

Filed Jun 3, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NJ · fire

The vehicle overheated and shutdown while traversing rt 287 near boonton at speeds around 65. I coasted off an exit and came to a stop at park ave and wootton st. While I was waiting for my vehicle to cool down so I could either fix/continue driving, it had become apparent that the engine compartment had started to combust. Noticeable by the sound of the fire. That left me rushing to empty out the vehicle of belongings in the middle of the road before the vehicle completely engulfed into flames. Note that prior to the engine overheating absolutely no warning lights nor indicators had turned on. When vehicle overheated the temperature light turned on and that was all until the vehicle was actually on fire and had shut itself off.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Overheat back in 2014 took in to dealer in richmond ca. Again car overheating told fine by dealer. Summer had to run heater for car to cool down when driving. Even after I put antifreeze in& fluids fine. Would not pass smog for 2016 tags, has 85,000 miles.p03000 random multiple cylinders misfired detected. Was then told need a new engine for 2009 car! Just about paid off! Replaced gear shift 2years ago! Car died while driving all fluids good and battery good! Also when driving car seat belt passenger light would lite up w/no one in the seat! Called chevy told my VIN does not match to any of the recalls on chevy vehicles deal with it!

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

Filed May 5, 2014 · Electrical · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key overheated while in the ignition. The contact mentioned that failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed May 18, 2011 · Engine · 45,890 miles · LA

I was on the highway driving from new orleans, la to meridian, ms. When I was about 35 miles outside of meridian, ms, my car shut off and a cloud of white smoke came from the engine. None of the indicator lights came on to let me know that there was a problem. I had the 2009 chevy cobalt towed to the nearest chevy dealer in meridian who told me that the engine was defective and a rod had slipped out of the engine. This took just over two weeks to order the new engine and repair it. The very next day after the engine was repaired, I had the car started but when I went to turn it off, the key was stuck in the ignition. I tried to remove the key but it would not budge. As a result, the engine began to overheat. The tow truck driver had to disconnect the fuses and battery and allow the car to cool before he could tow it.

Filed Dec 1, 2009 · Electrical · 1,100 miles · MD

We purchased a 2009 chevy cobalt for our son who is just learning to drive. While practicing parallel parking and the 3 point turn the steering locked up and was impossible to move. We took it into the dealer who said that this is a problem that could occur (and there was a bulletin issued by gm) because the power steering is run by computer and it could overheat which could happen when practicing parallel parking. However, there was nothing they can do to fix it. I do not find this an acceptable solution since my son is a first time driver and has not even taken his driving test yet. I would like to know if there are any options available.