2009 Chevrolet Cobalt: steering wheel locks up

Filed Jun 19, 2022 · Steering · TN

While parking my 2009 Chevy Cobalt the power steering became difficult. It was like it stopped working at times. Then it began again and then it completely stopped steering and the steering locked. I turned the car off and checked the vehicles power steering fuses. They were all fine. Then turned the car back on to see if the problem still continued and it started working. I rushed home hoping it would work. Once I pulled into my driveway the power steering completely stopped working again. I see that there was a recall in the past but may not be available any longer but seems like they should still correct the issue.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Steering · 38,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Steering · 48,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Steering · 180,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 30, 2019 · Steering · 34,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Feb 4, 2019 · Steering · 135,000 miles · OR

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.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Steering · 103,000 miles · AK

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.

Filed Nov 13, 2017 · Steering · 140,000 miles · KY

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.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Steering · 30,000 miles · OK

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.

Filed Apr 5, 2017 · Steering · 86,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Steering · 211,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NE

Takata recall, I was driving my vehicle 2 weeks after 2 recalls were repaired on it. It was rush hour I went to push on my breaks and the steering wheel locked and the car turned off, at this point im freaking out. I contact chevy service for assistance and they advise that they can not fix the problem because the recall was repaired they also could not duplicate the problem because it was to dangerous for their employees. So I ask the bank to refinance me another vehicle because this car was way too dangerous to put my baby in, they said no due to my credit. I then had them repo the vehicle because I would not continue to pay for a death trap. Now they are suing me for the remanding balance on the vehicle. I am going to court and wondering if I have a case.