2009 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission problems

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 128,000 miles · OH

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!

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · WI

My vehicle transmission was stuck in park, it wouldn't start and would still roll when in park. We have come to the conclusion it was a faulty transmission cable clip or installed improperly. I have contacted gm about a recall and said it was closed due to a dealers inspection in 2012. I have since taken it in to get fixed and it appears it is a problem with the recalled part. Gm still refuses to cover it. I am enclosing below my email to gm below with attachments and links. Any help with this is appreciated [xxx] to:[email protected] cc:[xxx] mar 16 at 10:54 am thank you for the information. I had taken the car in on march 14th to have the problem diagnosed and offer the invoice of what they found and fixed for your review. They said the clip was fully engaged but the cable was still slipping. I asked that they give me the old part back for my inspection. I also offer a video of my review of the cable, please see link below. The third attachment is the 1st page of the invoice my receipt of payment. Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rrtbjhvtpipnh3lzthgbuiwj-aux190o/view?usp=drivesdk I am asking that gm reimburse me the cost of 210.24 dollars for the transmission cable replacement. It is apparent from the inspection from the technician and my own inspection that the problem lies with the clip not operating properly. Don't know what may have happened in 2012 during their inspection, but regardless it appears to be a defect in the gm design/part and should be covered. I assure you I am not trying to get something for free here, I just want businesses to back their products, especially when there are known problems with them, which I hope you will do. I appreciate all your time in this manner and look forward to your reply. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 131,000 miles · PA

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

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Acceleration, Transmission · 64,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle moved very slowly. In addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated forward independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 77,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to drive, the gear shifter seized without warning. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated randomly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to overheat randomly. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. Updated 01/11/2017*ct

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Transmission · PA

2009 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to transmission replacement with low miles. * ld the cost to replace the transmission, was $2100.

Filed Sep 12, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 90,000 miles · KS

Between approx 45 and 60 MPH vehicle sounds as if driving over rumble strips. Will stop vibrating intermittently above 60 MPH. Vibration is felt from front passenger side. The steering wheel does not sway. No trouble shifting. Between 3 mechanics have been given 3 different answers: loose body part vibrating in wind, suspension, transmission. Had balance and alignment checked with no issues. Contacted gm dealer to check recalls and other known issues, none found. No previous symptoms, vehicle drove normally until 6/18. Do not currently drive vehicle out of fear of something breaking or falling apart. Am still trying to get diagnosed.

Filed Sep 9, 2014 · Transmission · 74,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden increase in engine RPM. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 69,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle began vibrating and the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the undercarriage. The contact was able to drive to the dealer after keeping the vehicle parked for approximately 30 minutes. In addition, once the air conditioning was activated to level three or higher, the vehicle would stall. It was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced and the master cylinder on the brakes was faulty. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 10/23/2014*lj updated 4/21/2015

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the failure was not remedied. The dealer replaced the ignition switch and provided the contact with a new set of keys. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The check engine and service traction indicators illuminated during the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.