Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2008)

940 consumer complaints on file.

#10450064March 2, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2008 CHEVY COBALT WITH A FUEL TANK LEAK. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR 2007 COBALTS. NTSHA NEEDS TO BE PROACTIVE WITH GM TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM ON SUBSEQUENT YEARS OF THE COBALT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10448782February 21, 2012
STEERING
I GOT A BROKEN I SHAFT AFTER MULTIPLE TIME GOIN TO DEALER AN TELLING ME I WAS A WOMEN AND DID NOT KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10446894February 6, 2012
SUSPENSION
THIS CAR HAS SWAYBARS WHICH I AM TOLD STABALIZE THE CAR IN TURNS I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THEM TWICE IN A YEAR AND A HALF AND NOW THEY ARE BROKEN AGAIN AND MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND THIS COST A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS EVERY TIME THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I FEAR REPLACING THEM WONT REALLY FIX THE PROBLEM AS IT KEEPS HAPPENING AND I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT EITHER PUT MORE MONEY INTO THE CAR OR GET RID OF IT WHICH I CAN NOT AFFORD TO DO . *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10446368February 3, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE REAR BRAKES CLUNKED AND SQUEAKED. TOOK IT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN NOVEMBER 2011. THEY REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS. SINCE THE CAR WAS TWO MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY THE CHARGE WAS 307.40. WITHIN 30 DAYS THE BRAKES STARTED MAKING THE NOISE AGAIN BUT NOT AS OFTEN OR AS LOUD. THE SOUND HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND MORE OFTEN. INSTEAD OF A SQUEAK THERE IS NOW AN EXTREMELY LOUD GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPING, PARTICULARLY WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE PRESENT. THE BRAKE PADS STILL HAVE PLENTY OF MATERIAL ON THEM AND THE ROTORS ARE SMOOTH. THE NOISE IS DEAFENING IN PARKING GARAGES AND CAN EASILY BE HEARD 1/8TH OF A MILE AWAY. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT FEEL SAFE. *KB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10445766January 29, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
PURCHASED MY CHEVY COBALT ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO WITH ABOUT 45000 MILES. JUST ROLLED OVER 50000 MILES WHEN STRONG GAS FUMES IN & OUT OF CAR. HAD AUTHORIZED MECHANIC.CHECK IT, HE SAID HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES WITH THIS MAKE & MODEL. SAID IT IS THE FUEL SENDING/RETURN LINES CRACKED ON TOP OF FUEL PUMP. RESEARCHED & FOUND THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN KNOWN BY MANUFACTURER BACK TO 2005. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, BUT CHEVROLET CO. WILL NOT RECALL. WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR RECALL TO BE ISSUED, A CAR TO BLOW UP OR PERSON TO BE BURNED TO DEATH? I'M SURE LAW SUITS WILL FOLLOW. *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10445313January 24, 2012
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER REQUEST INFORMATION AND RECORDS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER AND HIS GIRLFRIEND WERE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND CONSUMER ASSERTS THAT THERE WERE MECHANICAL DEFECTS *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE DEFECT WAS IN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND AIR BAGS. THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AND WAS CHARGED WITH VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER. THE CONSUMERS GIRLFRIEND OWNED THE VEHICLE AND WAS KILLED. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
1
#10445135January 24, 2012
AIR BAGS
WHILE SITTING IN A PARKED POSITION, THE CHECK AIR BAG LIGHT AND MESSAGE LIT UP. TRIED TO TURN IT OFF BY HAVING THE PASSENGER UNLOCK AND RELOCK THE SEAT BELT. NOTHING CHANGED. IT HAS ALSO COME ON WHILE DRIVING JUST A FEW FEET. THIS IS VERY ANNOYING AND WORRISOME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS. TWO WEEKENDS A MONTH I HAVE MY SON AND MY GRAND DAUGHTERS IN THE CAR. I WANT TO FEEL SAFE WHILE THEY ARE IN THIS VEHICLE. IF THIS CAN NOT BE FIXED, I WANT A BRAND NEW CAR OF MY CHOICE AT NO CHARGE!!!! I HAVE NOT BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT IS NOT A GOOD CAR. I AM TIRED OF ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10443599January 12, 2012
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL, STEERING, SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE STRUTS, CONTROL ARM, BUSHINGS AXLE, CV JOINTS, SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, BRAKE PADS, AND THE ROTORS BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT BECAUSE THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED, THEY COULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,700. ...UPDATED 01/31/12 *BF THE AXLE SEAL WAS REPLACED, DUE TO THE VEHICLE LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING SHAFT. UPDATED 02/03/12
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10442376January 4, 2012
STEERING
1.RECALLED STEERING MOTOR REPLACED 2.REPLACEMENT MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3.STEERING LOCKED , HAD TO BE TOWED IN . 4. RESEARCHED WEB AN FOUND HOW WIDESPREAD THIS DEADLY CONDITION IS AN ALL CHEVY WANTS TO DO IS KEEP REPLACING DEADLY FAILING PART . STEERING IS STEERING , NOT LIKE A MIRROR !! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10441979December 31, 2011
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
DRIVING OFF OF EXPRESS WAY WHEN POWER STEERING WENT OUT AS GOING AROUND THE TURN. WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STEERING. WILL BE CALLING THE DEALER JAN 2ND. *KB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10441112December 23, 2011
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER, BUT IT WOULD NOT EMIT SUFFICIENT AIR TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BECAUSE THE DEFROSTER WAS FUNCTIONING INTERMITTENTLY WHEN IT WAS INSPECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,900. UPDATED 02/01/12*LJ
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10440300December 18, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE REAR BRAKES 4 TIMES AND STILL HAVEN'T REPLACED THE FRONT I GET STOCK PADS AND ROTORS FROM CHEVY DEALER! AND WITHIN 500 MILES THE ROTORS ARE ALL SCORED UP AND LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE 20K ON THEM. I SEE THIS BEING A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD FOR SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT REALIZE IT BECAUSE THEY JUST REPLACED THEM! FIX THIS ISSUE PLEASE! I NOTICED THIS FOR THE 4TH TIME ON DECEMBER 1ST. I WAS BACKING UP AND IT MADE A HORRIBLE SOUND I GOT OUT TO CHECK AND THE REAR PADS ARE ALMOST GONE! I HAVE PUT MAYBE 8K ON THEM AND THE ROTORS LOOK LIKE A TIGER ATTACKED THEM, I DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS AGAIN SO SOON! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10438718December 6, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
CAME OUT OF THE STORE WITH MY THREE KIDS IN 25 DEGREE WEATHER, WHEN I GOT INTO MY 2008 COBALT AND I COULDN'T GET THE KEY TO TURN!! THERE ARE SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS AND CHEVY IS DOING NOTHING TO FIX IT!! MY CAR IS AT THE SHOP AND IT IS GOING TO COST ME $408.00 TO GET FIXED, RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10438208December 3, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
THE CAR ATE THE REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IN LESS THAN 16,000 MILES WHICH IS ODD! *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10436769November 22, 2011
STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, WHEELS
UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF STEERING, WHEEL CONTROL OR BRAKING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10436770November 22, 2011
SUSPENSION, STEERING
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP IN OCT 2011 AT APPRX 16,000 MILES TO CHECK LOUD NOISE COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. DEALER REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR ACCORDING TO RECALL AND REPLACED PART OF STEERING COLUMN. HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THIS IS MY ELDERLY MOTHER'S CAR AND SHE DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE NOISE WAS NOT USUAL OR THAT THE REPAIR DID NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE NOW HAS 20,000 MILES (NOV 2011) AND MECHANIC DIAGNOSED LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ARE SHOT. THIS IS APPARENTLY A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL & YEAR. DEALER DOES NOT CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I THINK IT IS--POSSIBILITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS FAILING. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10436767November 22, 2011
STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF STEERING, SPEED CONTROL OR BRAKING. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN TODAY 11/22/2011 WHILE STOPPING AT STOP SIGN UNDER 10 MPH. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10436621November 21, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSES. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,950 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10435143November 10, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR BRAKE ROTORS ARE IRREPARABLY SCORED AND WARPED AFTER 11,000 MILES, PREVENTING THE REAR BRAKES FROM WORKING CORRECTLY AND DECREASING BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. THIS IS COMMON ON 2008 COBALT SSES. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10433920November 2, 2011
STEERING
AS I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD CAME UP "POWER STEERING" SO I WENT TO AN AUTO ZONE WHERE THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND POWER STEERING FLUID AND IT WAS APPARENTLY AN ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM. I CALLED A DEALER IN TOWN AND THEY LOOKED UP THE VIN AND TOLD ME THAT IT HAD BEEN SERVICED UNDER A RECALL. I THEN CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD THAT GM WOULD NOT COVER THE SERVICE COSTS AGAIN, MOST LIKELY. I WAS ASKED IF I HAD OWNED OTHER GM VEHICLES AND ASKED WHAT THAT HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT. I WAS NOT GIVEN AN ANSWER BUT THE DEALER THAT I EVENTUALLY TOOK IT TO SAID THAT IT "OF COURSE MATTERS, BECAUSE IF YOU HAVEN'T BOUGHT GM IN THE PAST OR WILL NOT IN THE FUTURE WHY WOULD THEY WANT TO HELP YOU?". OBVIOUSLY THEY SHOULD WANT TO HELP ME BECAUSE IT IS A FAULTY PRODUCT AND POTENTIALLY DEADLY. I WAS TOLD BY GM THAT THEY WILL MOST LIKELY ONLY COVER ONCE ON A RECALL WHETHER THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED OR NOT??? I FOUND OUT THE DEALER WHERE THE WORK HAD BEEN DONE AND WENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE DEALER TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THERE WAS NO WAY IT COULD HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM ON THE RECALL. I TOLD HIM THAT IT WOULD SEEM TO BE COMMON SENSE THAT IT WAS. HE ALSO SAID THAT REGARDLESS, THEIR SERVICE WARRANTY RUNS OUT IN 12 MONTHS AND IT WAS PAST. THEY EVENTUALLY FIXED IT AT NO CHARGE BUT I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WAS FIXED AND THAT IT COULD VERY POSSIBLY GO OUT AT ANY TIME AGAIN. OBVIOUSLY THE RECALL DID NOT FIX ALL OF THE PROBLEMS AND THIS PART CAN FAIL AGAIN AT ANY TIME CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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