The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the electric power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering) that was associated with the VIN. The dealer also informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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whenever i would go to speed up my ecs active light would pop up, now it’s been popping up every time my wheel isn’t straight and randomly. it’s scary because it causes my car to bog down and the steering feels weird and my brakes get really rough
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.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing the steering wheel became inoperable. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,993.
There's a whining type noise coming from the steering and a when brakes are applied going down a hill it makes a shutter clinking sound too from the steering. Also at times it will get tight for no reason. Their is also play like in the steering. I can move back and forth and you'll hear clunk/clink noise.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer hawk chevrolet located 2001 w jefferson st, joliet, il 60435 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Steering is stiff. Getting hard to turn
Lose all power steering randomly with no warning
My car had been running to heat up and I went to leave for work I saw on the menu screen it said power steering so when I went to back out I could not turn left or right it was very stiff I had also heard a rattle in my steering wheel a couple weeks previous to this happening
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,780.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact stated that after resuming driving and at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized again. The vehicle was taken to paramus chevrolet, inc. (194 new jersey 17, paramus, nj 07652, (201)261-7100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
I could hear a little something moving around under the steering wheel. Just thought it was the age. Then front wheels where shaking just a bit. This shaking proceeded rapidly as if I need an alignment or tire balancing. Then my steering went out!!!!
Car smelling like gas really bad and leaks, steering wheel feels wobboly like if its not tightened right its a little cricked. Reeks of smell of gasoline on the back right of my car by the tire and I see it leaking gasoline.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the power steering ceased and became difficult to turn. The warning message " power steering" was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,438.
Started my car in the parking lot of my dentist's office. The power steering light came on the dashboard and the steering wheel would not move left or right when attempting to back out of the parking space. Restarted the vehicle and light went off and steering functioned properly. Drove to independent auto repair shop, where I was told the electrical power steering motor was defective and needed to be replaced for about $1,100. Noticed a recall for this part on the federal safety agency website and drove to johnny londoff chevrolet dealership, where I was told that the car was under the recall but that the part had been replaced in 2010 already by a dealership and was therefore closed. Returned to independent repair shop to have power steering motor replaced. I missed a day of work and the part will not come in for three days, so I will have to borrow a car to get to and from work this week. Will cost about $1100 to replace.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, suddenly the steering became really hard and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred again and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
The vehicle anti theft light keeps coming on. When this occurs the vehicle jerks in drive, hard to stop, wheel will lose power steering in drive, and all needles will move. The RPM, MPH, and gas needle continues to fluctuate. The gas needle will indicate low fuel when fuel is present. I can never know what speed I'm doing. The vehicle flashes power steering digitally. The car will shut off in mid drive! Taken to many mechanics including dave gill chevrolet and no one fully diagnosed the issue!
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering ability seized. The contact stated that the failure only occurred for a few seconds before returning to normal. The contact also mentioned that a clunking noise was present for approximately six months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to move. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 180,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. After restarting the vehicle, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel spontaneously failed to turn and seized. In addition, the tire pressure monitoring indicator illuminated and the remaining instrument cluster warning indicators were inoperable. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn left or right. The contact called hieser chevrolet (2620 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095, (877) 228-7492) and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2010 and the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the power steering module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
2009 chevrolet cobalt was driving on a city street and power steering light came on and steering wheel became tight and hard to steer
My power steering is having issues and I am unable to turn my wheel at times the speedometer and rbm goes back and forth and the whole car shifts when I drive.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel failed. The contact stated that the power steering became inoperative. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn left or right. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was closed. The failure mileage was 160,000.
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