Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2006)

2,330 consumer complaints on file.

#10278552July 28, 2009
STEERING
I OWN A 2006 CHEVY COBALT LT. IT RUNS OFF OF A ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH DIFFERS FROM THE TYPICAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING FLUID SYSTEM. EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THEN ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BACK OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY MY POWER STEERING SHUTS DOWN. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE TO ORLANDO AND IT LOCKED UP. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE FATAL IF SOMEONE WHO IS DRIVING IS NOT PREPARED OR CANNOT DRIVE A CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I HAVE READ THOUSANDS UPON THOUSAND OF CHEVY COBALT DRIVERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUES AND ALL GENERAL MOTORS IS TELLING US TO DO IS TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP WHICH THEN GETS FOLLOWED UP BY A NICE $2000+ BILL. IF THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT GET CORRECTED I AM ALMOST CERTAIN THAT DEATHS COULD RESULT FROM THIS PROBLEM. GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WITH A TURN COMING UP MEANS A HORRIFIC CAR ACCIDENT WILL ENSUE NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVER OF THE IMPAIRED VEHICLE BUT OTHERS ON THE ROAD AS WELL. I AM AWAITING A REPLY BACK FROM AN ATTORNEY IM SPEAKING WITH THIS CONCERNING ANY LEMON LAW ISSUES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND I WOULD HOPE THAT THE NHTSA IS LOOKING INTO THIS MATTER. I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS IN SATURN IONS AS WELL. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR FROM VEHICLES YEARS FROM 2005-2007 THE MOST AS I HAVE NOT FULLY LOOKED INTO THE 2008'S YET. NHTSA PLEASE ASSIST US!!! I DO NOT WANT TO BE ONE OR SEE A MOTORIST ON THE ROAD LOSE POWER STEERING A LIFE GETS LOST DUE TO THE POWER STEERING FAILING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278473July 27, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE THEN NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CONTACT DID NOT WANT TO DRIVE IT IN THAT CONDITION. THE REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 23,000. UPDATED 08/28/09. *LJ UPDATED 08/31/09.*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278327July 26, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON VEHICLE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278352July 26, 2009
STEERING
I HAVE AN 06 CHEVY COBALT THAT I PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER OF 2006. RECENTLY THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN GOING OUT WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS TO STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT OFF. IT HAS DONE IT SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE READ SEVERAL OTHER CASES WITH THE SAME ISSUES AND THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278264July 25, 2009
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVORLET COBALT AND I PURCHASED IT WITH 18 MILES ON IT AND ON 23JULY2009 I FIND MYSELF NOT ABLE TO EXIT THE CAR FROM THE DRIVER DOOR KEEP IN MIND ITS ONLY A 2DOOR CAR AND I HAVE KIDS I AM BEING TOLD BY THE CAR DEALERSHIP THAT I NEED A NEW DOOR I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT SO I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED I AM HAVING TO PAY FOR A RENTAL CAR AND I JUST DON'T FEEL THAT IT IS RIGHT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278273July 25, 2009
STEERING
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 COBALT ON 95 SOUTH AND I EXPERIENCED LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DO ANYTHING WITH. WITHIN A WEEK OF THE FIRST INCIDENT THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN EVERY COUPLE OF MILES AND THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN THE POWER STEERING IS TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE CAR. IT GOT SO BAD WITHIN A WEEK IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND I COULD NOT EVEN PULL OUT OF MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WITHOUT LOOSING THE POWER STEERING AND STARTED TO OCCUR EVERY COUPLE OF MILES I DROVE THE CAR. FROM THE FIRST TIME I EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING LOSS UNTIL A GOT IT FIXED WAS ABOUT ONE WEEK LONG AND THIS HAPPENED AT LEAST 20 OR MORE TIMES. I TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THERE WAS A INTERNAL SHORT IN COLUMN MOTOR MODULE AND HAVE A FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHICH COST ME 966.95 TO FIX AND I HAD TO PAY THE MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR WAS WAY TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH OUT FIXING THIS PROBLEM. I TRAVEL ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS WITH MY JOB AND THIS DANGEROUS SAFETY DEFECT LEFT ME IN ALMOST SERIOUS ACCIDENTS AND I WAS PULLED OVER ON THE INTERSTATE 95 , PA TURNPIKE, 76, AND 495 IN DELAWARE STATE DEALING WITH THIS HAZARD. THIS PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DANGER NOT ONLY TO ME BUT EVERY OTHER PERSON ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH IS NOT FAIR TO THEM. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278298July 25, 2009
STEERING
I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BACK HOME WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED(ALMOST CRASHED). I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BUT THE CAR WAS VERY HARD TO STEER. I GOT THE CAR DIAGNOSED AND THE STEERING COLUMN GOT REPLACED. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278197July 24, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE SPEEDOMETER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND A HOST OF OTHER FAILURES WERE OCCURRING WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, BUT THE DEALER COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED AND THE DEALER STILL IS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE REASON FOR THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278243July 24, 2009
STEERING
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT 2.4L SS AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WENT OUT ON ME AT 48K MILES. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM CONTINUING WITH 2005 AND 2006 COBALTS. I FEEL COMPLETELY UNSAFE DRIVING MY CAR AND REFUSE TO PAY FOR A REPAIR THAT GM KNOWS IS A PROBLEM. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10278110July 23, 2009
STEERING
POWER STEERING FAILS ABOUT 2 TIMES PER WEEK. STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER AND CAR LOOSES POWER. FAILURE HAS NOT AS YET BEEN CORRECTED. IF YOU TURN CAR OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR AWHILE IT RETURNS TO NORMAL UNTIL NEXT OCCURRENCE. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277691July 22, 2009
STEERING
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE WHEEL AND FELT MY LIFE WAS IN DANGER. SO I PULLED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CUT THE CAR OFF AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY FOR A MINUTE AND CAME BACK WITHIN 5 MIN. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME!!! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277954July 22, 2009
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER STEERING ABILITY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277561July 21, 2009
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILS WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE STEERING LOCKS AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL. THERE IS A WARNING LIGHT THAT ILLUMINATES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277606July 21, 2009
STEERING
AFTER REACHING 50,000 MILES ON MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT, THE POWER STEERING BECAME FAULTY. IT WILL WORK FOR THE FIRST 30 SECONDS OF TURNING THE CAR ON, AND THEN IT WILL STOP. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR COMES ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ABOUT $1,100 DOLLARS TO FIX. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277637July 21, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR, AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE THREE YEAR/30,000 MILE FACTORY WARRANTY. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, ALONG WITH THE CAM SENSORS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURES WERE DUE TO THE CONVERTER BECOMING CLOGGED. THE THIRD TIME THE CONVERTER WAS REPLACED UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AS WELL. CURRENTLY, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS FAILING FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE UPON ACCELERATION AND LOSE POWER FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO CORRECT THE FOURTH FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 83,000. UPDATED 9/1/09 *CN UPDATED 09/04/09.*JB ACCORDING TO THE PAPERWORK, ON JULY 18, 2010, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. UPDATED EVOQ 08/19/10*JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277672July 21, 2009
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ON MY 2006 COBALT CAME ON RANDOMLY. THERE WAS NOTHING TO LEAD UP TO THE INCIDENT. THEN LATER THE LIGHT HAD DISAPPEARED FOR A WEEK, UNTIL IT CAME UP AGAIN. THIS TIME I RECEIVED THE LIGHT WARNING AS WELL AS LOSING MY POWER STEERING. IT IS NOT CONSTANT, BUT IS BECOMING A MORE COMMON THING. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET BECAUSE THE DEALER CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH REGULAR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, AND I WILL NOT FORK OUT THE MONEY TO HAVE THE DIG FURTHER INTO THE CAR. I AM LOOKING ON FIXING THE PROBLEM MYSELF, BUT STILL DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE. I DO NOT WANT TO BUY A USED ITEM AND HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPEN. I HAVE BEEN READING UP ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE A PRETTY COMMON THING WITH THE CHEVY COBALT'S AND PONTIAC G5'S. WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS FIND AN OEM PART WITH A WARRANTY, PUT THAT IS ALSO HARD BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS A NEW AFTERMARKET OEM PART THAT HAS BEEN CHANGED SO THAT THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277469July 20, 2009
STEERING
STEERING WHEEL GET STUCK WAS REPAIRED IN THE SAME YEAR PURCHASED IN 08 NOW THE SAME PROBLEM SERVICE SAID IT WILL COST 1,000 DOLLARS I CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR IT NOW WHAT DO I DO? THE SAME PROBLEM 2 TIMES IS THERE A DEFECT IN THE PART. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277501July 20, 2009
STEERING
MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT'S POWER STEERING WENT OUT AROUND THE 42,000 MARK. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277513July 20, 2009
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO FAIL. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A MISREAD IN THE COMPUTER. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AGAIN. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. LATER, THE POWER STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10277277July 18, 2009
STEERING
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT GOING 70 MPH IN A 2006 CHEVY COBALT, PULLED OFF ONTO RAMP TURNED CAR OFF WORKED FINE FOR 1/2 MILE AND WENT OUT AGAIN. MADE IT TO A SHOP AND HAD THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED AND I STILL HAVE THE OLD PART. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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