2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: engine failure

Filed Mar 4, 2022 · Steering · 71,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, she attempted to make a right turn and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to stop the vehicle, turn off the vehicle, and after restarting the vehicle, the power steering was functioning as needed. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 154,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing various electrical failures. The check engine, power steering, and traction warning indicators were illuminated and the RPM gauge increased erratically even when the vehicle was parked. In addition, the power steering seized at any given moment. When the vehicle was restarted, the failures went away; however, the transmission shifted harshly when changing gears. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge always displayed as empty even though fuel was present. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Steering · 98,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the electric power steering failed and various warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel seized and was difficult to turn in either direction. Bob pulte chevrolet (909 columbus ave, lebanon, oh 45036, (513) 282-0079) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2019 · Steering · 22,332 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,332.

Filed Oct 31, 2017 · Engine, Steering · 73,000 miles · MN

Was driving down the interstate at 75 MPH when all power to vehicle was lost and was able to pull over to side of road. Vehicle would not start engine would crank but not start. Vehicle had to be towed to mechanic, mechanic checked for problems could not locate problem after 6 hours working on it vehicle needed to be towed to dealer. Dealer said timing chain failed and caused extensive damage to vehicle and engine needs to be replaced. This is a major safety concern and caused have caused an crash with the sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 122,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated and the wiper blades and heat were inoperable. The contact also mentioned that the power steering seized and was recently serviced per an unknown the federal safety agency recall for the power steering at ken barrett chevrolet cadillac (229 w main st, batavia, ny 14020 (585) 300-0199). The recall information was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Steering · 110,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While attempting to exit a parking space, the steering ability seized. The power steering warning message illuminated. The vehicle was driven home and the steering was very difficult to turn. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2016 · Steering · 78,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 85,000 miles · KS · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and flipped over approximately four times. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. The vehicle landed on top of the driver. The driver sustained four fractured ribs, a fractured forearm on the left arm, a puncture wound on the lower left calf, a punctured lung, and nerve damage to the hips and shoulders. Medical attention was required and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system), and 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Steering · 115,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximate 45 MPH, the power steering seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2014 · Steering · 58,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 58,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Steering · 37,753 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized, making it difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000( air bags, electrical system). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 37,753.