My power steering just went out. Hated to turn etc. The car was gone then just went bad.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering assist. The check engine and power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,532
When my son was backing out of a parking spot, the steering all of a sudden became very stiff and hard to turn and stayed this way while driving. Now it is hard to steer and dangerous to drive to a shop to be looked at.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle became difficult to steer in either direction. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer team chevrolet buick gmc cadillac located at 404 jake alexander blvd, salisbury nc 28147 and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Invalid VIN provided.
When driving the steering start to get stiff. When you stop the steering wheel does not want to turn. Once you get moving it losssens up a little.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the steering intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Power steering light appears on dash randomly when going slow speeds and the power steering goes out. I have to turn off the car and turn it back on the get the power steering to come back on. This can often repeat itself several times. It has never occurred at high speeds, mostly occurs in parking lots when turning. I am aware of a recall from gm regarding this but my VIN says it does not apply. This doesn't make sense to me given my symptoms are the same as what the recall describes and my year model is affected (2010 chevy cobalt).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine, power steering off, and change oil warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the instrument gauges fluctuated. The owner connected a diagnostic reader to the vehicle which indicated that the control module was defective. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,701.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed. The steering wheel was hard to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact also stated that when the accelerator pedal was engaged the vehicle failed to respond while the RPM dropped to zero. The contact also stated that the fuel gauge read empty, when the fuel tank was filled. The contact also stated that the tire pressure monitoring system also failed. The TPMS provided inaccurate tire pressure. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown mechanic who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to locate a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Lost sterling for short distance steering light came on. Regained control after that.car was in my drive way
Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. Loud grinding sound with alarm. Almost unable to control. When stationary steering play excessive in both directions. Airbag light states airbag is off. Control arms replaced 2 week before incident. Warning light has been on since repairing of control arms. Dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.
Steering wheel randomly gets tight to turn. Concerned about safety and steering going out. I'm aware of a steering issue recall on chevy cobalt.
Driving on hiway start to shaking. Loosing power and shuttoff. And steering wheel hard to drive often. Dash board showing iconos all time.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While reversing in a parking lot, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the speedometer and RPM gauges dropped low while in traffic. When the contact turned off and restarted the engine, the vehicle drove normally. While making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to steer a second time. The power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
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.
Electric power steering failure.
I put my chevy cobalt 2010 into reverse and then into drive. With doing so my power steering showed up in the display. I put my car into park then turn the vehicle off and then back on and was able to put into drive with no problems. This has happened a few times now and the steering is very hard every time it does this.
My power steering notice came on and I had no power steering. There is a recall 14115 for eps on 2010 cobalts. Took car to dealer and called general motors. They did not honor the recall to replace my eps motor. They said my VIN shows it is not part of the recall. Why is my electric power steering motor not under this recall? It failed. I was parked when the light came on and had no power steering. Why is my car excluded? Gm needs to be investigated concerning this matter!
My power steering light came on and I had no power steering. Luckily, I was parked when this happened.
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.
Key ignition jammed. Steering column clunking, know tsb issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v153000 (steering) and 14v171000 (electrical system) by an independent mechanic, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repairs. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,200.
Steering is not working especially a slower speeds. Very hard to turn at times and is making sort of grinding noise or clunking noise when attempting to steer the vehicle. This is very unsafe and am concerned that the steering may fail all together. Have seen many cobalt's recalled for steering defects. I looked up my VIN #, but it is not listed for recall. How can this issue be addressed so that my 2010 colbalt is included in the recall. This is serious. Thank you.
Takata inflators airbag service light came on there fuel leaking from the tank and lines the steering wheel colum has a defect inside the steering wheel that makes it vibrate while driving and makes steering loose also the tmc module has a defect
Power steering goes out with no warning. Very unsafe. Could have been bad if it had happened at a higher speed.
Air bag service light came on the fuel pump gasket leaks and the steering wheel plastic bearing is broken inside the steering wheel these are all recalls that these cars have but when I do a recall VIN check nothing comes up but I know the issues it has has to do with recalls
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
Tamara recall power steering all of a sudden went out
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
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