2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: engine stalls while driving

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 Feb 11, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was no safety pre-inspection sticker when the vehicle was purchased from del chevrolet (1644 lancaster ave, paoli, pa 19301, (484) 324-4265). As a result, the vehicle failed inspection. The inspection shop informed the contact that the battery needed replacement, the vehicle needed an alignment, four new tires, and a new lower control arm and ball joint. In addition, the vehicle stalled on more than once occasion. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system, 14e021000 (electrical system), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in reverse. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring harness melted, which caused the fuel pump to become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 08/04/17*lj

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 May 4, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 119,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the low fuel sensor indicator illuminated. The contact stated that she had 50 miles to go until the fuel tank was empty. The contact had someone come to her location to replace the ECM/trans fuse, which allowed the vehicle to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any open recalls per case number: 8-2926645326. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

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 Jun 28, 2016 · Fuel system · WA

Smell of fuel, wiring harness in tank at fuel pump burnt causing car to stall, and towed to steves auto repair, burlington washington. Vehicle has been there for 5 days cannot find replacement oem parts.

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle experienced the failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e210000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Electrical · 119,000 miles · GA

The ignition switch was repaired under recall. Now the car will start without key in switch. Will stay running without key in switch. Has stalled out while driving now it will not stay running and gives ignition switch dtc

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 23, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 41,147 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The front and side curtain air bags did not deploy. The driver suffered back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The contact also indicated that the ignition switch was faulty and the vehicle would suddenly shut off while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 41,147.