2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: steering wheel locks up

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 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 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 Aug 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · 85,000 miles · CA

I have owned a 2010 chevy cobalt since 2012. Shortly after purchasing, the check engine light turned on. The power locks erratically lock and unlock. The windows will become jammed and suddenly will not roll back up. Cruise control will randomly stop working. I had issues with the transmission which cost me over $3,000 to fix. Then, there was the ignition switch recall which the dealer fixed at no cost. But now I am having problems with the power steering. I have to turn my ignition off and on for the power steering warning message to turn off but then it turns back on a few minutes later. I am aware that there was a recall for the power steering but yet the dealer refuses to address this issue with my car because they say that recall was performed by a previous owner. The federal safety agency website states bulletin 14115 regarding power steering recall began july 17, 2014. Mind you I have owned this car since 2012 and have not had the power steering recall issues fixed. N140115 also states that it includes "2010 chevy cobalt and vehicles repaired in recall 10v‑073 that received repairs prior to may 31, 2010." therefore, they should be held accountable and fix this problem with my vehicle or provide me with a car that is safe. The first time my power steering went out I was on a freeway on ramp when my steering wheel locked up. I could have died! This is a life threatening issue and I sincerely believe this is a lemon car.

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NC

On 4 occasions the steering stopped working and locked up. Three of the four times was when vehicle was moving in a busy shopping area. In order to regain steering the car would have to be stopped shut off and restarted. After each incident the dealership was notified and vehicle was brought in. The steering column was replaced and car returned to us. At the present time the car is at dealership for the same issue the steering locking up while moving. The car remains at dealership and we notified gm of the situation we received a case number, senior advisor and were told to keep lender and they would be reaching out to dealership. As of this time the dealership has not responded to gm email and we have not heard from dealership or gm about the status of the car. We have experienced this very dangerous and stressful issue several times and do not believe this vehicle is safe and no longer want our lives put in danger.

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 Aug 2, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 25,000 miles · FL

The steering wheel locked as I was getting off the highway. So scary!!!! Went to local dealer for it to be fixed. This was before recall....have been waiting for at least a half year to get new ignition switch....was also told there will be a steering wheel recall.....have not been taken care of and feel that I'm driving in a death machine.

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.