Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints

7,975 consumer complaints on file.

#11558116December 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
.Engine wire harness/yes . Could of started a fire/ cause multiple safty problems .no professionals confirmed .multiple problems with the new trans solenoids (new) problems with gas, tcm, I fixed the wire for the speed sensor and more
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555972November 20, 2023
STEERING, ENGINE
My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553855November 6, 2023
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The tcm in my 5 cobalt is not working properly I've tested and replaced everything els and had the tcm reprogrammed still getting problems aiming back to the tcm it wasn't looked at by a business
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553564November 4, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2008 Chevy Cobalt has become unsafe to drive as it is leaking fuel out the bottom of car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551348October 23, 2023
AIR BAGS, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the Service Air Bag message was intermittently displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11551471October 23, 2023
STEERING
Power steering was lost while driving, speedometer stopped working and will not shift from low. Other sources say there has been a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11549361October 11, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas Line corroded near Driver rear wheel due to design of gas line bracket/shield. A bit of research finds that this is not an uncommon occurence and is solely based on the poor design of the shield. Gas leaks on driveway and smell of raw gasoline promoted the finding of this issue. It required complete replacement of gasl line and a total of over $1,000 in total cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11548298October 4, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after driving to a local store and turning off the vehicle, the contact then returned to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel level sensor circuit and cam shaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11544308September 13, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Heavy fuel leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543171September 7, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "Steering Locked" was displayed. The contact stated that the steering wheel was significantly difficult to turn; however, he drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the following day, the steering wheel operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be taken apart to install an unknown switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,117.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543273September 7, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542813September 6, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
You Need to Reopen the Case. Due to the FACT that GM or who made the Cobalt's, Failed to tell you that THEY PUT HEAT COIL TAPE AROUND THE GAS LINES RIGHT WHERE IT RUSTED AND GAS LEAKS. WHEN THERE COIL TAPE GETS WET WITH SALT WATER FROM THE SNOW, ITS THERE HEAT COIL WRAP THAT TRAPS AND KEEPS THE SALT WATER IN SIDE THE COIL WRAP THATS TRAPED TO THE GAS LINE.I CAN PROVE IT.I HAVE THE HEAT COIL WRAP FROM MY CAR.ITS THERE FAULT NOT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.PERIOD.WILLING TO TAKE TO COURT WITH EVIDENCE. - [XXX] , US INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542831September 6, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas smell, no gas is visable on ground and vehicle is hard to start after sitting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542961September 6, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor near the fuel tank. There was fuel leaking from the fuel cap. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V419000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541960August 31, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I took the vehicle in for a recall repair to the ignition. After the repair, my key did not open my trunk. This is a huge problem because the battery is located in the trunk. You need power to open the trunk without a key. If your battery fails, you have no way to access it for repairs. I e-mailed the dealer who responded by advising me to contact the service manager. I did this. The service manager told me they only rekey the ignition to the original key during a recall. If this is true, they key should unlock the trunk. We were able to unlock the trunk before the recall repairs. The service manager told me there was nothing he could do. I have e-mailed the dealer again but have recieved no answer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537965August 11, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I started up my car and it was very hard to turn the wheel easier when I gained speed. The warning said "Power Steering"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537338August 9, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537192August 8, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel lines have developed a leak near exhaust in rear of car. The line has rusted at the part that attaches line to the under body of the car
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536372August 3, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Leaking fuel from plastic gas tank seam.i had it inspected by two,one Chevrolet dealer ship and my own macanic.both are saying its a malfuction on the plastic seal around the plastic gas tank.And Both are telling me I Need to Report this as soon as possible because its Leaking alot of fuel and can burst into flames, or Blow up, They both agree it is VERY VERY DANGEROUS.PERIOD AND I SHOULDNT BE DRIVING IT.they also agree it is a manafacture failure.and defentley needs to be recalled A.S.A.P. before all the people who do have the last Cobalts that were made before there Bankruptcy case.Lordstown should of recalled these knowing there 2007-2009 had problems with fuel leakage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536384August 3, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
My speedometer jumps and shows a message of POWER STEERING. It makes my fuel line jump as well. I've recently gotten my starter fixed because my car wouldn't start. My tire warning stays on and my tires are new and set at the right PSI. My ABS comes and goes ALL THE TIME and nothing needs to be fixed. My car jerks really hard when all of this is going on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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