2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: jerking or lurching

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 May 4, 2020 · Engine · 72,000 miles · VA

I purchased a 2010 chevrolet cobalt from a used car dealership in july of 2019. 3 months into having the car, as I , my mother and 6yo daughter were driving on the highway at approximately 60mph , the car started to jerk and slow down. The 'engine reduced power ' message came across my dash . We we're almost side swiped and rear ended. Only for the fact that a fellow motorist stopped behind me to help merge traffic to keep us from getting hit , is what kept us from being in an accident and pulling over to the shoulder. This is so dangerous and I can't imagine as a mother how losing her life, or the life of her child would have been devistating because of a manufacturer's error!

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Transmission · 96,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, lost power, and the power train warning indicator illuminated. The contact also heard abnormal noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road to check for leaks; however, none were found. The contact drove home at very low speeds and parked the vehicle. Mccluskey automotive (8525 reading rd, cincinnati, oh 45215, (513) 421-1111) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Engine · 134,000 miles · WA

The transmission slips, then jerks into gear violently.

Filed Feb 16, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving any speed, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle shifted gears automatically, which caused the vehicle to jerk rapidly. The contact also stated that the starter fuse blew out when starting the engine. The contact would have to shake the fuse box prior to inserting a new fuse to temporarily prevent the fuses from immediately blowing out after starting the vehicle. The contact stated that the new ground wire was added to connect to the trans control module, but the failures recurred after a few hours. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · MI

When I got to red light tonight 4/29/2016, car started jerking as if it will cut off. Scary dont know what to do.dont have money for expensive repairs. Help.

Filed Jun 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 104,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving up a hill at approximately 30 MPH, the engine power reduced warning light illuminated. The vehicle made a jerking motion and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the map sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,500.

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 Aug 18, 2014 · Electrical · 15,460 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling at 50 MPH, the vehicle was violently jerking forward, there was a loss of power, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,460.

Filed Jun 4, 2013 · Steering · 55,689 miles · MI

I drove my car to work and could not shut the car off. Ignition cylinder froze in run position. Had to let car run for hours until I could leave work and take to dealer. The tech at dealer said there is a tsb 09-02-35-005b. Oh wait that's just for automatics. The dealership had the chevrolet cobalt part in stock. Cost 213.70! John bowman chevrolet invoice #[xxx]. Gm jerked me around for three weeks before they denied my claim. Please help. Is a car that won't shut off a safety item? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).