As I backed out of my garage, it became apparent that I had lost my power steering. I could barely move the steering wheel to keep my car from hitting the side of the garage as I backed out.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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There's a strong rattle noise below the cars which comes from a plastic gasket located on the intermediate steering column, this is very annoying and denotes ppor manufacturer quality. It happens every time you pass over a minor obstacle.
We were parking and suddenly the steering wheel got really hard to operate, really concerned this issue can happens while driving on the highway
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel suddenly failed. During the failure, the message "power steering" was displayed. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Driving on a highway, power steering failed and steering became very difficult. It was worse when the vehicle was slow. Following the road was very difficult.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving out of a parking lot and turning into traffic, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 35 MPH and attempting to make a turn, a grinding noise was heard. The contact was afraid the steering ability may seize in the middle of the road or a busy highway. The contact also stated that the failure began approximately one and a half months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,621.
Steering column rattles.
When starting to drive & driving car and making turns on city streets or highway, the power steering sticks and makes it hard to turn - sometimes having to use both hands to control the turn. The sticking is not normal and should not be happening.
The key will not turn off - it is stuck in either the "accessory" or "on" position. The vehicle is stationary but cannot be moved to be fixed.
My son and I went to a local fast food restaurant to pick up dinner, when we got back in the car it was difficult to steer and the power steering light came on. When it was restarted the next day it seems to be fine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,458.
The steering lost power assistance and became difficult to steer while driving at low speed in the city. This problem is still occurring and affects steering at all speeds
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While the contact's granddaughter was driving, the steering wheel seized and excessive force to the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. Don moore gm center (270‑215‑1953, 3232 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The VIN was not available.
Ecm problem. Lost steering and all dashboard information. Vechile does not start.dealer tells me it is a bad ECM and it is $841.00 to repair it. Including a $250.00 chargere to diagnose the problem than I find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. Gm should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this
My 2009 chevy cobalt at time to loose its power steering at different speeds and only happens on occasions for brief periods. I am reading recalls on 2009 electric power steering. Is there anything that can please be done to help?
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 25 MPH, the power steering failed. While driving 70 MPH, the power steering failed again. An independent mechanic at rays automotive in jones, oklahoma diagnosed the failure as an intermittent power steering failure. The independent mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired and needed to be repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer further stated that the vehicle had been repaired per an unknown recall and nothing more could be done. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to liability and advised the contact to take it to a chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise and the steering was unstable and wobbling. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repairs were his responsibility. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 MPH, the power steering seized without warning and the steering became difficult to maneuver. Several minutes later, the steering started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the recall was not completed due to the dealers refusal. The dealer informed the contact that the recall was closed. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Power steering goes out while driving. It will reset after being started again and then will fail again shortly after running. There is no pattern as to when it will stop working. Power steering fails while sitting still, driving, or turning.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.
Eps motor has failed, I see some recalls on this why not mine. This seems to be a big problem with the cobalt so I don't understand why mine is not in the recall. I was driving when this happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated. In addition, the speedometer, RPM, and fuel gauges randomly moved. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 71,250.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the power steering failed. The low fuel, service traction, power steering, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over, shut it off, and restart it on the first attempt. However, the failed recurred. The vehicle was operable again after being parked for hours. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
My daughter was driving on the highway in los angeles when her power steering locked up. She barely made it over to safety. It could have been a catastrophe on the highway. It took all of her strength to try to move the wheel. She lost control over the car. When she tried to start the car up again, it seemed fine. She got off the highway and drove carefully. She would drive about 10 minutes at a time before it would lock up again. She had to drive through some really shady areas to get home since she couldn't drive on the highway. She took her car to a chevrolet dealer who said that there was no recall on the 2009 cobalts. There are on the 2010 for power steering. They charged her $139 just to diagnose what the problem is. She is waiting to see what is wrong. When she said that she had to have her car for work tomorrow, they were adamant that her car was too dangerous to drive because of the steering. This is such a dangerous hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at any speed, the steering failed without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 155,461.
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