2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: headlights failing or too dim

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 May 28, 2024 · Lights · MS

OEM headlights had become dim and one could no longer be aimed, so I ordered these replacements through Amazon. I paid $92 to have them installed, and the mechanic let me know that the high beams could not be activated, except by holding the turn signal, making it dangerous to steer. In addition, when the headlights are on they create so much RF, the radio no longer gets most AM or FM stations. The mechanic confirmed, they are wired incorrectly, but did not wish to attempt to rewire them.

Filed Aug 13, 2018 · Lights · 137,000 miles · MA

Headlights failing within 6 months of replacement. Both driver and passenger side. Low beam. I have replaced both side at least 3 times in last 75,000 miles.

Filed Jan 1, 2015 · Steering · 32,000 miles · WV

My intermediate steering shaft went out had it replaced a month later it went out again. No two months later had it in again it needs entire steering rack $610 for gm ' brand. From what I read online gm suede the maker of the steering rack to pay their customers it is a plastic gear. The greatest thing about the car is the water that comes inside down my air bag when it rains. I've took it in 7 times for this problem. Besides the recalls the door handle fell off. Head light got water in it. It never ends.

Filed Apr 4, 2014 · Brakes · 73,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

I was traveling at about 25 - 30 MPH when with out warning my 2009 chevy cobalt began to spin in the most violent spin I have ever been in a vehicle. The brakes were not stopping me the rear of the car then slid around and slammed my car into a post or chain link fence hitting it hard.the front passenger door was creased down the whole side, the front quarter panel was all ripped up and the front passenger headlight was completely smashed and broken. When the car finally stopped my hand was twisted in the steering wheel while the car was spinning and the force of the car hitting sprained my back. No air bags were set off and I was brought to the er by ambulance. I have begun to have problems with my ignition since this accident. My key gets stuck in the accs position and I can not move it either way. I have to wait until the car sits for a while sometimes hours before it will unlock. Very scared to drive in this car now.

Filed Apr 18, 2012 · Electrical, Steering · 100 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after being informed by neighbors that the headlights and brake lights were illuminated all night. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that the computer module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the computer several months later. In addition, while driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) however, the failure recurred shortly after having the recall repairs performed. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 55,000 miles · OH

Headlights side marker cover came off on both headlamps not at the same time short time after the first one then the right side came off causes glare. Power locks do not function any more with buttons only function with gear shifter sometimes locks will go lock to unlock by themselves multiple times with or with not driving the car. Contacted gm and they informed me that the headlights are not recalled on my year but they are for the 2005's. Obviously they did not fix the problem from then. I will not by another gm product ever.