2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: won't start

Filed Nov 20, 2023 · Engine, Steering · NC

My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.

Filed Jun 18, 2021 · Airbags · KY

key got stuck in ignition ,now wont start car , now airbag light is on

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 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 Apr 29, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 48,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle did not start and spilled fuel without warning. The vehicle was towed to scenic chevrolet (864‑622‑2555, located at 3449 blue ridge blvd, west union, sc 29696) where it was stated that the repairs for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) could not be performed due to corroded fuel lines. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2019 · Fuel system · 100,452 miles · DE

The fuel pump stopped working. After inspection the fuel pump was charred and the electrical plug running from the lid that locks under the tank locking ring crumbled apart. It was so burnt its a wonder a fire didn't start since it's inside the tank. To make things worse the lid that seals in the connector and all the hoses to the fuel pump is non existent. The part number is not even listed.

Filed Sep 17, 2018 · Electrical · OK

The ignition switch won't turn on and sometimes won't turn off its very loose once you do get it on and now won't turn over at all

Filed Jul 29, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 143,000 miles · AZ

This has happened twice, my car wont start and the anti theft on the dash comes on but there's nothing on to kill the battery. Also sometimes while driving my service air bag light comes on but goes off right after. Last thing is my power locks would go crazy just locking and unlocking either when the car was off or in motion.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · WI

My vehicle transmission was stuck in park, it wouldn't start and would still roll when in park. We have come to the conclusion it was a faulty transmission cable clip or installed improperly. I have contacted gm about a recall and said it was closed due to a dealers inspection in 2012. I have since taken it in to get fixed and it appears it is a problem with the recalled part. Gm still refuses to cover it. I am enclosing below my email to gm below with attachments and links. Any help with this is appreciated [xxx] to:[email protected] cc:[xxx] mar 16 at 10:54 am thank you for the information. I had taken the car in on march 14th to have the problem diagnosed and offer the invoice of what they found and fixed for your review. They said the clip was fully engaged but the cable was still slipping. I asked that they give me the old part back for my inspection. I also offer a video of my review of the cable, please see link below. The third attachment is the 1st page of the invoice my receipt of payment. Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rrtbjhvtpipnh3lzthgbuiwj-aux190o/view?usp=drivesdk I am asking that gm reimburse me the cost of 210.24 dollars for the transmission cable replacement. It is apparent from the inspection from the technician and my own inspection that the problem lies with the clip not operating properly. Don't know what may have happened in 2012 during their inspection, but regardless it appears to be a defect in the gm design/part and should be covered. I assure you I am not trying to get something for free here, I just want businesses to back their products, especially when there are known problems with them, which I hope you will do. I appreciate all your time in this manner and look forward to your reply. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Fuel system · 64,000 miles · MI

Takata recall got into my 2009 cobalt and when I turned the key, it didn't start. When I tried to start it again, it chugged a bit before it started and instantly had a strong gas smell. I looked underneath on the driver's side in front of the back wheel and there was a gas puddle about 8" in diameter and gas was still leaking from a rupture in the gas line. I looked online and this seems to be a very common problem with the chevy cobalt with no existing recalls.