The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Chevrolet Cobalt engine failure problems
197 of the 7,681 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Cobalt describe engine failure, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 197
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical mileage
- 99,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Steering lock-up 152Power steering loss 17Stalling 14Check engine light 10Overheating 5Steering noise 4Airbag light 4Won't start 3
What owners say
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized and created a loss of the power steering functionality. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
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.
When car has issues just stops and turn its self while driving. No reaction time time to pull off to side of road falulty check engine light never comes on.this happened when my serpitine belt broke also broke the pistons needing a whole new engine. Recently afraid to drive vechicle at all with new battery because it just stops running while in idol again no check engine light . Also anti theft is faulty when car shut sown yesterday car would not un lock and could not remove key
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact stated that after resuming driving and at 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized again. The vehicle was taken to paramus chevrolet, inc. (194 new jersey 17, paramus, nj 07652, (201)261-7100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,087.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to turner chevrolet located at 1005 e. Main st, park hills, mo 63601, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain failed and damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer and seized. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While traveling at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate without warning. On one occasion,the entire vehicle shut off without warning and the power steering seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to casey chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had computer failure. The contact was provided a cost estimate of $800 for the repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred again and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Which Chevrolet Cobalt years have engine failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (49 complaints), 2007 (39 complaints) and 2005 (33 complaints).
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