Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 09/05/14
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission complaints
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2009 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and several other problems with vehicle. *smd the consumer the vehicle was taken to the dealer, several times. Three times, for the ignition. The steering module, struts, and control arms were replace. The drive train was in the process of failing.
2009 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated she experienced several incidents, with the ignition switch sticking and not being able to turn the key, including the first day she brought the vehicle home. Over the years, the switch has failed, which left her stranded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer many times, but they never replaced any components regarding the lock cylinder or switch. *jb updated 05/14/14. *jb the consumer stated she was unable to shift the vehicle into gear. Updated 06/26/14 the electric power steering motor was replaced. Updated 07/10/14 updated 07/30/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. Updated 09/02/14
Vehicle was being towed behind class a motorhome. Key was in the accessory position; transmission (automatic) was in the neutral position; fuse block:8 (ignition switch, pass-key iii+) was removed to prevent battery drain; per vehicle manual for dinghy towing. Traveling on interstate 45; 95 miles south of dallas, tx. Nothing was hit when traveling. Both front tires blew out, subsequently ruining both front tires and wheels. There is no apparent reason why this happened. Was wondering if this may be connected with current safety recall on ignition problem on chevrolet cobalt. The key chain had three keys and the key fob attached.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently become hesitant and was not able to change gears into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact had also experienced the vehicle stalling intermittently on multiple occasions. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers:14v047000 (electrical), 14v171000 (electrical) or 09v073000 (power train) but stated that he had experienced the failure described in each recall on multiple occasions. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnosis and possible repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15000.
Driving vehicle on highway when engine check light comes on and "reduced engine power" message appears on status bar of dashboard. Repaired at dealership by replacing throttle control body. Occurred twice more over next 3 days, repaired at different dealership saying first throttle control body was defective. Occurred again 2 days later, dealership replaced crankshaft position sensor. Occurred again 1 day later. Need to take in for more service. Basic internet research shows that this is common problem on chevrolet cobalts.
I just found out there was a recall on the 2009 chevrolet cobalt due to failure with the electric power steering assist motor / system. As I looked it up I found 2 additional recalls which chevrolet was supposed to contact me on all 3. I was not contacted, and do not know if my car has had the repairs done prior to me purchasing the vehicle in january 2011. The 2 other recalls are as follows. Shifter cable problem with car not in proper gear, clip on cable, if not installed properly, chevrolet is supposed to replace the entire cable. Also, a fuel leakage can occur, causing a fire, due to a plastic supply and/or return port breakage on the fuel pump module.
Why isn't there a recall for the 2005 cobalt? This happened shortly after I purchased the vehicle! Why do you have the recall only for 2009, it should be for 2005 and all models affected, regardless of the year! Just picking one year is not accurate for this type of issue. This need to be fixed asap! Please and thank you! "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". On some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. If the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. With this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park".
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 after parking the vehicle and removing the key from the ignition, a passenger haphazardly struck the automatic gear shifter into reverse. The vehicle rolled backward from the residential driveway and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact her at a later date to resolve the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000. Updated 6/12/12
I parked the car for the night with no indications of any problems and when attempting to drive the next day, the key would not turn in the ignition. Tried moved the steering column and it would not turn to start. Talked with a locksmith and was told that it wasn't the ignition but the power train column shift since neither of the keys worked. I spoke with the chevrolet consumer hot line (1‑800‑630‑2438) and was told that there was not a recall on my VIN. I assured them that I have a vehicle with 85,546 miles that I can't started with the first 11 numbers of the VIN recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH when the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact applied the accelerator but the vehicle would not respond. The brakes were unresponsive and the steering wheel locked abnormally. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was parked at that location. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was 47,000 and the failure mileage was 46,995.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was also unable to start the vehicle once the key was stuck. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was a the federal safety agency recall campaign number 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but the vehicle was not included; therefore, the contact would have to cover the repair costs. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was stopped at a traffic light when she engaged the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. Later, while attempting to park in reverse, the vehicle would not move backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the transmission would need replacing. The dealer stated that the trans cooler line that connected to the radiator was not properly connected causing the transmission fluid to leak from a previous repair done at an unauthorized repair facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 02/10/11 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer agreed to fix the vehicle. Updated 03/14/11
Chevy cobalt 2009. Two incidents involving the same model but different cars. Both rented from enterprise. Don't know what category to put the complaint in. Steering? Braking? Or something else? This model handles terribly on wet pavement. Doesn't brake well on wet pavement, and tires spin when starting from a stopped position. Incident 1. Changing lanes on i270 md. Going about 50 MPH. And slowed down to move one lane to the right. Going from a less used wetter lane to lane to the right, which wasn't quite as wet. Car spun out twice and hit the jersey wall twice. Then I was able to stop the car. Fairly heavy traffic, and no other vehicles involved, thank god. State police were on the shoulder for traffic going in the other direction across from me but did not come to the car. Incident 2. Rented another of the same model. Whenever the street was wet, the car did not brake well. Seemed to be very short periods of not braking. When slowly starting from a stopped position, the wheels spun and then took hold. Could have easily been another situation for spinning out. Enterprise said there were no recalls. Insurance company raised my rates from $103 to $167 per month!
2009 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer express discontent regarding recall repairs. *tgw the consumer stated when she attempted to back out of a parking space, the vehicle barely wanted to move. She applied more pressure to the accelerator and then it accelerated quickly and the engine revved extremely high. The consumer hit a parked vehicle. The consumer didn't believe the recall was properly fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact states that the door handle broke. The muffler fell off of the vehicle while driving 35 MPH. Two months later, the gear shift was broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The gear shift was repaired; however, the contact was unable to shift into fifth gear. The weather was not a factor. On february 17, 2010, the power steering failed and the steering wheel began pulling to the left which made it difficult for the driver to maneuver the steering wheel to the right. The dealer offered the contact $13,500 for the purchase of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer for one month and one week. The current and failure mileages were 7000.
I have a 2007 chevy cobalt and the power steering goes out when I go to make a sharp turn. (the wheel will not turn unless I give it gas and go straight for a little while, then sometimes it will then turn.) garage says that computer doesn't show anything wrong with it...but will take it back to garage again and again...until they tell me that a recall is on it. I pray that this doesn't happen when I'm in heavy traffic! Very dangerous!
I purchased a new 2009 chevrolet cobalt from classic chevrolet in sugarland, tx on june 8, 2009. On june 10, 2009 the clutch pedal fell off as a result of a retainer not being secured at the lordstown factory. At 8848 miles, on september 23, 2009 I took the vehicle in for its first service work to the same dealership. I informed them that the clutch pedal had become inoperative and that I had secured the locking nut but asked them to check it further. The dealership found other retainers missing from the clutches master cylinder. The car had left the factory in an unsafe driving condition that could have resulted in an injury to myself or others.
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