Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints

7,975 consumer complaints on file.

#11421415June 18, 2021
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
key got stuck in ignition ,now wont start car , now airbag light is on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421212June 16, 2021
STEERING
Vehicle was working fine power steering went out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420860June 14, 2021
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after turning off the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered severe corrosion on the rear driver’s side undercarriage of the vehicle. Due to the rust, the fuel lines started leaking. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the Vin was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420308June 9, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel Line is spraying gas out of it. These issues were up for recall in 2012 but not now..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419986June 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Puddles of fuel leaking from car. Pungent fuel smell on back seats and coming through vents. Clothes are smelling like gasoline when I step out of the car. Doesn't crank right away. 100s maybe even thousands of people have had the same problem with this car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420013June 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line was rusted causing a leak. The rusted area is by the driver side rear wheel well. The fuel line is covered by a material to shield it from the exhaust heat. The material holds moisture causing the fuel line in that area to rust and leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419848June 6, 2021
STEERING
The electrical assisted power steering failed. This causes the vehicle's steering to become very difficult and dangerous not only to the driver but also other vehicles. This problem has been noted as a recall issue for this model/year vehicle but this vin number shows no recall issues. This vehicle was bought new by me and was given to our son about 3 years ago. He has taken very good care of it since he uses it to travel to work. Vehicle currently had 128,842 miles and has had no issues other than the above issue. Vehicle is available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419569June 3, 2021
STEERING
Power Steering Light is on Dashboard, no other information that used to light up, i.e. oil change, trip a, trip b, work now that the power steering light is lit
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418443May 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My car was smelling like gas, and I noticed a significant drip under my car. After investigating, it looks like its my fuel line that is corroded and leaking, in the back left of the car.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418507May 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have a very strong smell of gasoline both inside and outside of the car . There are no signs of leakage underneath that I found
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418550May 25, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
There is a recall for some vin numbers on the 2006 Chevy cobalt (recall # 09V419000). My vin number was not included but the exact recalled part was also defective on my car. I wanted to let you know because there are probably several more vins that should be included in this recall, as my car is proof of that.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417847May 19, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In mid 2017 I went for a drive in my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. (just over 100,000 miles). When I was approximately 4 blocks from my home the engine began sputtering and died. I was able to pull in a parking lot, put it in park and jumped out of my car. An overwhelming smell of gas was immediately noticed, as well as a huge puddle of fuel on the ground. I began to walk the 4 blocks home and saw a huge continuous trail of gasoline upon the road leading from my car ALL the way to my home! In this 4 block distance my Cobalt leaked out over 3/8ths of a tank of fuel- nearly 5-6 gallons. The fuel vapor in the air was most assuredly at a very dangerous explosive level this entire distance home. I am a self taught mechanic with many engine re-builds and repairs under my belt. Upon inspection I found that the steel fuel line had a major rupture above the driver rear wheel within the foil wrapped "joke" of a heat shield- (just above the exhaust pipe). Upon further inspection this steel fuel line was badly rusted & corroded all the way to under the driver seat. Overall the Cobalt fuel line system is a very poor design, poor quality materials, with bad design & placement. I ordered a complete new fuel & return line set and replaced all the rusty junk fuel lines. My experience with the instantaneous fuel line failure could have had a very bad ending. No warning lights or previous leaks were detected. Then there is the front suspension and front wheel bearing issues. I have installed 2 complete front suspension kits, ball joints, struts, as well as 2 wheel bearing failures- all these replaced with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then there is the bad window switches, bad moon roof seal, bad wiper arm assemblies, front stereo speaker failure at 39,000 miles, on & on. A very poor quality vehicle After purchasing this Cobalt I would be very hesitant to purchase another GM product.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417604May 18, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas pours out of the top of the tank after fill up ... About an 1/8 of a tank of gas before it stops
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417615May 18, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,460.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414746May 1, 2021
STEERING
STEERING WAS GOOD AND HAD NO PROBLEMS TURNING EITHER DIRECTION AND NOW IT IS HARD STEERING AND TURN EITHER DIRECTION AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT'S TURNING FREE WHEN TURNING A CORNER OR TURNING AROUND
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414234April 28, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE LEFT SIDE REAR WHEEL WELL AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE. I'VE READ THAT THIS IS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION DUE TO THE FUEL LINES LEAKING WHERE THE BLOCK THAT HOLDS THE FUEL LINES TO THE BODY OF THE CAR NEAR THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WELL. I JUST WANT TO REPORT IT SO I CAN ADD MY CAR TO THE OPEN INVESTIGATION GOING ON CURRENTLY. I WILL BE TAKING IT TO A GM DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRED AS IT'S A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD START A FIRE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414081April 27, 2021
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11414022April 26, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY CAR IS RUST FREE. HOWEVER, IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WHEEL THERE'S A FUEL LEAK. AND ONLY LEAKS WHILE RUNNING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413575April 23, 2021
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. INVALID VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413628April 23, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, SUSPENSION
HAD TO CHANGE MY FUEL PUMP DUE TO A CRACK ON IT. MY KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ORDER TO TAKE IT OUT I HAVE TO PUSH A BUTTON UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. I TO CHANGE MY STEERING SHAFT BECAUSE IT DOES A CLACKING NOISE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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