Chevrolet Cobalt pulling problems

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · SC

The car says service airbag the steering is hard to turn and it makes a good knocking noise when you go out low-speed a high-speed make it difficult to leave on the road and make you swear it pulls to the left and it's horrible and gas

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Steering · 180,000 miles · MI

I had recall 10v073000 performed by the dealer due to noticing my steering was getting tight then sloppy. The dealer replaced the motor and said the slop in the steering was a bad intermediate steering shaft. So I bought that and had it installed, not at the dealer because they where ridiculous in price, and it fixed nothing. There was still slop and wandering while driving. After a while, making left turns I would head a clunk and it would still be difficult to turn. Then while making a slow left turn it was really tight and then a loud clunk then the steering became really loose and the vehicle lost steering until I turned the wheel more and it finally grabbed. It happens more frequently now. I was told the rack is now damaged. The intermediate shaft that was recommended by the dealer was an incorrect diagnosis when I had the recall performed. The failure of the motor put excess stress on the rack which caused the gears to wear is what an independent shop told me. Gm is telling me that I have to spend more money to get a "proper diagnosis" from the dealer when at the time the recall was performed they had diagnosed it incorrectly.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal. There were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Engine · 139,000 miles · WI

I was driving east on us hwy 2 at 35 MPH when my car suddenly shut off. I was in the middle lane and was able to pull to the right lane with no traffic coming. This happened 3 more times in a 2 mile distance. I parked the car and immediately notified chevy and my local chevy dealer. Chevy told me my car had a recall that would not be available until april 1. Von holzen chevy dealer said unless they knew what was wrong and I paid 600 they would not fix it.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Steering · 166,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel pulled to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the vehicle needed an alignment. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 12, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · WA

Vehicle has been having problems with steering since the power steering assist motor was replaced per the recall. Vehicle was serviced about 6 months ago by a chevrolet dealership because the steering wheel was locking up, and the front end was rattling. The following parts were replaced: front stabilizer end links, steering column, and serpentine belt. The steering has since developed a delayed response and requires full turns from center to end to turn right or left around corners. The turning radius has significantly declined. The car also pulls right or left when braking if the steering wheel is off center. The rattling from the front end also has resurfaced and is bad when going over bumps. Current mileage is 83,000.

Filed Jan 18, 2013 · Suspension · 69,000 miles · MA

Lower control arm bushing fails . There is so much play when braking car pulls to one side it didn't start till car was out of warranty.

Filed Jun 15, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 86,000 miles · AZ

Car is pulling to the left and had car alignment done and new tires put on. Still pulling to the left and hear rattling noise in the steering column when turning to the left and when speed at 50 MPH. It also rattles when I slow down to stop. This is not safe for me or my family. This should be recalled immediately. Took car to mechanic diagnosis is the steering column. Production error. I am not going to be paying high cost for something that should be recalled and fault of a production error.

Filed Mar 23, 2012 · Steering · 10,600 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle exhibited abnormal jerking and began pulling to one side. The dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred with the addition of the steering wheel violently shaking. The contact allowed the vehicle to cool and the failure subsided. Two months later while driving 60 MPH, the failure recurred with the illumination of the power steering warning light. In addition, the vehicle independently decelerated. The vehicle was towed back to the same dealer who again, was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 10,600.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 15,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated the front suspension caused the two front tires to be worn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed an alignment but the vehicle continued to pull to the left. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage was 26,000. Updated 03/23/12*lj the consumer stated the power steering, brakes and gas tank needed to replaced.updated 04/09/12