Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated as the warning chime sounded. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 26,539.
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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I was driving and pulled up to a stop sign and the power steering went out. The dealership wants to charge me hundreds of dollars to get it fixed this time because it remains defective even after the recall was claimed in 2010. I think it is morally wrong of them to not fix the system continuously free of charge knowing the unit is consistently defective.
Power steering light come on in the dash, wheel hard to turn, difficult to pull off the road at 35 MPH, read manual and find out it has electric steering assist motor, called dealer for recalls or warranty, none. Amazing how we can sell vehicles that don't even make it to 50k miles before tearing into todays thin wallets. Very sad.
Power steering motor has been replaced twice on my car. Every two years it gets replaced. Power steering has gone out multiple times when driving at various speeds. Gm has replaced twice.
When I drive my car over 60 I get a sway side to side and I feel like its going to sway in to another car when I go by them. I had it in a chevy dealership to have it fixed and they did nothing but put a pull in the car and it sill sways. I think it has to do with the rack in the car and or the electrical steering in the car. The dealership says " its been fixed in the first recall" well I am saying its not so I think it should be recalled again and fixed right this time....
While I was driving my car at 102 and amsterdam avenue in nyc, I noticed that the power steering wheel got kind of hard but it still worked. When I wanted to park the car I noticed that I had to put a lot of effort to turn the wheel and I thought that this was normal because I thought I touched the curb; however, when I left the spot and I was driving the power steering wheel stopped working and I almost hit 2 cars while driving on the henry hudson highway. I had to make an emergency stop and I parked the car. I saw that there was a recall for power steering on these types of cars and I need chevy to test and fix my car. I don't feel safe driving like this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
I was driving into a roundabout and as I came out of the roundabout I lost the power steering and the steering wheel seemed to pull away from my hand. If I had been going any faster I would have been in a collision into oncoming traffic. This is the first time it happened. I drove home and got out my book to see if it needed power steering fluid and that is when I found out it was electric. In bought this car as a certified new car with about 30,000 mi. The car now has a bit over 75,000 miles. Today I drove to work and back and again I lost the power steering. This time I was expecting it to happen and it did. I checked on line and found that the power steering unit is and has been a problem in these cars and for many models and years. I would like it fixed before some one gets hurt or killed.
Tl* the contact owns 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while making a three point turn at unknown speeds, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to straighten the wheel but the steering failed sporadically. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electric power assists had failed. The failure and current mileages were 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was able to continue driving normally after turning the ignition off and then restarting. In addition, the gear lever did not shift from drive into neutral unless the brake pedal was engaged. The failure occurred two times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering column failed due to corrosion, causing the steering wheel to shake while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering column assembly however the failure was not corrected. The steering wheel continued to shake when driving at various speeds. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,077 and the current mileage was 34,110.
Started vehicle and could not turn steering wheel at all. Power steering warning came up on digital panel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the steering failed. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel but to no avail. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering column was replaced nine times for a recurring failure. The dealer advised the contact that the lower bearings on the steering column was the problem. The contact called the manufacturer and spoke with an engineer, who advised him that there was not a remedy available for the failure and that the contact would have to continue to have the component replaced every 3,000 miles. The failure mileage was 4,750 and the current mileage was 41,634. Updated 01/29/13*lj updated 01/30/13
We purchased the car new on 12/1/08. Mileage 75 miles. We've taken the car to three dealerships with a complaint of noise in the steering column. It was determined a lower bearing in the steering column was faulty and the steering column was replaced. To date the steering column has been replaced 7 times because of the faulty lower bearing and g.m. Says there isn't a fix for it. I'm concerned this could be a safety issue as it's a faulty steering column bearing and if it seizes I would assume it could cause a crash/wreck since steering would apparently no longer be an option.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to control. The vehicle was merged to the shoulder and restarted. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 77,527. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 15 MPH and experienced an unexpected loss of power steering with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle operated normally for a few moments. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) however, the malfunction recurred. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
While driving down the road the driver information center on the dashboard displayed "power steering." at that time the power steering failed and it became extremely difficult to control and steer the vehicle. When the vehicle was turned off and then restarted the problem disappeared. The problem has been returning more frequently and at all types of speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while turning, the steering wheel felt abnormally loose. In addition, an abnormal clunking and rattling noise was heard from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. The failure was located at the steering column and steering shaft. The steering column and steering shaft were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 105,696.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle into the dealer for the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electronic power assists system) the vehicle started making a clicking sound whenever he made a left turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times before it was determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not experiencing the problem until after the recall repairs. The vehicle did not have a problem before the recall repair was done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who refused to provide any assistance since they do not believed the failure was cause by the recall repairs. The failure mileage was 8,530 and the current mileage 19,000. Updated 12/5/12 *cn updated 12/10/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result, the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it immediatetly after it started to function properly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.
We went to eat, came out to go home started car and lost complete steering, could not get it to steer correctly. Had to drive as slow as possible to get home.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed. The check engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The failure occurred one month after repairs were made to the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number : 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was taken the dealer who confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 68,000. Updated 11/29/12 *cn the consumer stated that when turning the wheel the steering would stick. It made a squeaking around in the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 12/10/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become extremely hard to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Car is pulling to the left and had car alignment done and new tires put on. Still pulling to the left and hear rattling noise in the steering column when turning to the left and when speed at 50 MPH. It also rattles when I slow down to stop. This is not safe for me or my family. This should be recalled immediately. Took car to mechanic diagnosis is the steering column. Production error. I am not going to be paying high cost for something that should be recalled and fault of a production error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. No warning lights illuminated during or after the failures. The contact stated that the steering would return to normal function after allowing the vehicle to momentarily rest. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving on the highway. The power steering began to function as normal after the vehicle was restarted.the failure had since recurred three more times. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The failure mileage was 68,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a rattling noise coming from the steering shaft. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering column, steering shaft and the power steering assist needed to be replaced. The remedy failed to repair the problem. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.
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