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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: clunking or noise when steering

6 of the 574 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
1%
typical mileage
67,000
recalls
2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

What owners say

Filed Sep 7, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · IN

UNKNOWN. My traction and ABS light keeps coming on. My steering is off some. My turning right or left is making ruff popping sounds in the steering. My ABS and Traction lite keeps coming on.

Filed Mar 11, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 110,000 miles · MA

Fuel is leaking near left rear tire -steering wheel makes crackling noise when turning

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 64,875 miles · NH

Key ignition jammed. Steering column clunking, know tsb issue.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Steering · 79,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was an abnormal popping noise coming from the steering wheel. Also, the steering wheel made a jerking motion. The failure recurred multiple times and at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Steering · 67,000 miles · OR

Steering wheel makes a lot squeaking noises and crunching sounds when I turn or am going over rough pavment.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Steering · 210 miles · ME

Feb 03, 2010 purchased a 2010 chevrolet cobalt from pape chev. S. Portland , maine. Can hear power steering rubbing noise upon turning at low speeds. Mileage only 660. Now I hear there is a pending recall for this vehicle? Does the dealer have to exchange for another model..

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Steering: electric power assist systemReported March 31, 2014 · 1,373,177 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk
If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and Pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.

Recall number 14V153000 · Recall details

Steering: electric power assist systemReported March 3, 2010 · 1,050,889 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Risk
If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. Owners are being notified on a rolling basis between march 29 through november 2010. A copy of the mailing schedule is located in the recall file. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.

Recall number 10V073000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt steering noise

Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

6 of 574 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2005.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

There are 2 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Power steering loss 87Fuel leak 65Fuel smell 34Stalling 32Loss of power 30Steering lock-up 26Check engine light 24Airbag light 22No deployment 20Engine failure 20Fuel pump 14Won't start 12Jerking 10Grinding brakes 9Door locks 7Adaptive cruise 6Transmission failure 5

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