2010 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes problems

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 260,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to her parent's residence. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 108,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle started to jerk. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Jeff drennen cadillac chevrolet buick gmc (3625 maple ave, zanesville, oh 43701, (740) 452-3611) was contact and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 188,520 miles · KY

My cobalt illuminates the check engine light as well as the theft light and displays engine power reduced happens multiple times first time it started was in 12/2017. The car was purchased in 2011 always serviced and repaired by dealer ship. The car stalls at stop signs lights or when you pull into a parking lot. Engine light comes and goes. Lights dim and flicker the gauges jump up and down in the dash. After you shut the car off the gauges in the instrument cluster jump adn make ticking noise. When there is no engine light present the car idles rough and acts like its going to die till you start driving then its fine. The issue with the brakes are when you to press them the pedal will depress all the way but its like it dont meet with the pad, this problem is intermittent as well. Obd2 codes have been p0641 p0017 p0651 p0573 current codes stored are p0340 p0300 p0341. I've had this car at the dealer and multiple shops on multiple occasions now without resolution. It's becoming more of a problem than anything especially when your on the interstate and it dies or coming up to a stop light/ sign, a car pulls out or an animal and your brakes fail to stop you! It is a very scary situation. The car does have high miles but I have not had any problems till december of 2017 mileage is 203,602 all maintenance is performed under recommended mileage.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

I was driving home this morning and a deer jumped out in front of me. I slammed on the brakes and the engine shutoff. Making the power brakes and steering shutoff. Extremely dangerous not to mention if there is no power most likely the airbags will not deploy. A serious issue for a car that is less than 6 years old with around 80,000 miles on it. Just a disclaimer it is an automatic so there is no clutch.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Rear brakes making lots of noise, and are crap. This car should have alot more recalls. Stop letting gm screw us hard working people! My car is moving when I hear the noises, my brake pads are new so this is not the problem.

Filed Feb 8, 2016 · Brakes · 74,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Starting in 12/15, the traction control light was coming on intermittently, then also the ABS light. Per mechanic advice, I had a wheel bearing replaced. After that, lights were off, then began again several days later. My mechanic said I should replace the opposite bearing to even out the traction sensor. 1/21/16 I was driving down a hill, tapped the brake, felt something lock up in the front end and careened across the road into some trees. I asked my insurance co about this, and notified chevy too. Nobody seemed interested in pursuing the cause of the accident- totaled the car. Thank god I wasn't hurt badly and nobody else was involved. I know they don't want to bother with me because I am small potatoes. I feel I should at very least be reimbursed for the repairs I had done and pay for my new (used) vehicle for my trouble. I think my driving record, my familiarity with the road and the knowledge my mechanic has of my problem plus the fact that many others have had the same problems as I saw on line should provide me some help.

Filed Jan 28, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle and crashed in the rear of another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 67,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the traction control and ABS warning lights illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · CO

3 recalls on this vehicle. Faulty ignition switch & air bags which affects steering, brakes causing 21 deaths to date. I want released from this car loan as it is unsafe to drive. Lienholder says its not their problem, gm has no idea when parts to fix will ever be available. They say my car has too many miles to qualify for a buy back :(

Filed May 12, 2014 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, she attempted to engage the brakes but it failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that in order to stop the vehicle she had to shift into neutral. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.