Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints

7,975 consumer complaints on file.

#10417108August 4, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY WERE UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416879August 3, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEAK AROUND THE TOP OF FUEL TANK. STRONG FUEL SMELL IN GARAGE COULD HAVE CAUGHT HOUSE ON FIRE IF IGNITED BY A SPARK OR OTHER SOURCE. *KB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416903August 3, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT SMELLED FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE, WHEN HE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. A PRIVATE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK WITH THE TANK. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416929August 3, 2011
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER TO RESET THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE CONTACT STATED THE FIX DID NOT LAST VERY LONG. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR IN ABOUT 30 SECONDS THE POWER STEERING LIGHT POPS UP AND THE WHEEL IS REALLY HARD TO TURN. ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN WHEN GETTING OUT THE PARKING SPOT. I HAVE TO TURN MY CAR OFF AT LEAST 2 TIMES TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT BECAUSE ITS SO HARD TO TURN. ITS THE HARDEST TO TURN WHEN DRIVING SLOW. UPDATED 10/06/2011 *LN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10417432August 2, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I TOOK MY 2006 COBALT TO A MECHANIC TODAY TO INVESTIGATE A STRONG FUEL ODOR THAT HAS PERSISTED FOR ABOUT ONE WEEK. I WAS ALSO EXPERIENCING IGNITION DELAYS. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED A CRACK AND IN THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM OF MY CAR. THE MECHANIC INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTACT LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS ABOUT A RECALL, REFERENCING NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN 09V419000. DESPITE THIS INFORMATION, NO DEALERS CONFIRMED THE RECALL. THE ONLY RECALL AVAILABLE ACCORDING TO THE DEALERS HAS TO DO WITH A POWER STEERING ISSUE. I FOUND INFORMATION ONLINE IN CHEVROLET FORUMS ABOUT ANOTHER POTENTIAL RECALL CODED 06090 OR 06090A THAT DESCRIBES THE SAME ISSUE AS THE AFOREMENTIONED NHTSA BULLETIN. MY VIN NUMBER FALLS IN THE RANGE LISTED WITH 06090. NO DEALERS COULD CONFIRM THIS EITHER. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IF MY VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR RECALL RELATED REPAIRS. IT SEEMS AS IF IT SHOULD BE, JUDGING BY ALL THE INFORMATION I HAVE GATHERED. NOTE: THE MILEAGE LISTED ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE. THE FUEL ODOR HAS PERSISTED SINCE JUST BEFORE 69000 MILES AND STILL PERSISTS, AS MY CURRENT MILEAGE IS AROUND 69,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416441August 1, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS BEGAN TO OPEN AND CLOSE ERRATICALLY. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED EXCESSIVE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE. THERE WERE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHICH ONES ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO VERIFY IF THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416222July 29, 2011
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE PARKED THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BECAME FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN INFLATER KIT FOR THE TIRE INSTEAD OF A SPARE TIRE. THE CONTACTS SPOUSE INSTALLED THE INFLATER KIT AND WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE IT THE INFLATER EXPLODED CAUSING HIM SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON HIS RIGHT AND LEFT ARMS, FEET, AND LEGS. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DOCTORS WERE UNABLE TO NEUTRALIZE THE SUBSTANCE AND STATED THEY NEEDED THE REPAIR KIT FOR EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO TREAT THE BURNS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE INFLATER KIT HAD TO BE SURRENDERED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#10416242July 29, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND TURNED OFF. THE KEY BROKE INSIDE THE IGNITION WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL IT OUT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416256July 29, 2011
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE POWER STEERING FAILED MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE ANY TURNS OR CHANGE LANES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,500. UPDATED 09/01/2011 *LN *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10416297July 29, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT SS AND MY REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED- AT 15000 I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID ITS STILL WITHIN FACTORY SPEC- AT 26000 MY REAR BRAKES ARE COMPLETELY SHOT AND WORN DOWN TO THE METAL AND I HAD TO REPLACE MY CALIPERS AS THEY WERE STICKING- CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP TO GET FIXED, WILL SEE IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415490July 28, 2011
STEERING
I WAS TURNING ONTO WEBSTER ST WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST MY POWER STEERING CAUSING ME TO HIT A CURB. THERE WAS QUITE A BIT OF DAMAGE DONE TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE CAUSING IT TO BE INOPERABLE. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415501July 28, 2011
STEERING
I WAS TAKING THE BAY AREA BLVD EXIT TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY POWER STEERING. I COULDN'T GET THE CAR TO TURN RIGHT CAUSING ME TO RUN OVER THE CURB WITH THE LEFT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. *TR
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415171July 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS ALSO A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT A PLASTIC PART, POSITIONED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK, WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP AND LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V419000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415233July 26, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED NO FUEL LEAKAGE. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP). ALTHOUGH THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE WAS INELIGIBLE FOR THE REPAIR AS A RESULT OF NOT BEING CURRENTLY REGISTERED OR SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AS INDICATED WITHIN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415014July 25, 2011
STRUCTURE
A/C NOT DRAINING PROPERLY .WATER COMING INSIDE OF CAR ON PASSENGER SIDE CARPET. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10415030July 25, 2011
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED, THE STEERING FAILURE, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10414824July 23, 2011
STEERING
2007 CHEVY COBALT FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. STARTED READING ON INTERNET ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HAS FAILURES. THIS NEED TO BE LOOKED INTO. KNOW STUFF WEARS OUT. BUT THINK THAT GM MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART. MANY COMPLAINTS FALL INTO 20K TO 40K MILES PRODUCT SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THAT. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10414664July 22, 2011
SUSPENSION
OUT OF THE BLUE MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHIMMY & SHAKE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MAY BE THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT. ACCORDING TO THE DEALERSHING MY FRONT ARM BUSHING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NOW THE CAR IS SQUEAKING WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL TO. GOT A 2ND ESTIMATE: THE BUSHING, SWAYBAR LINK, & STEERING & SUSPENSION NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHAT THE HECK? AFTER I JUST HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION COIL REPLACED. IT BURNED OUT THE 1ST ONE I PUT IN PLUS BRAND NEW SPARK PLUGS. THIS IS RIDICULOUS. *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10413877July 21, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR IN AND OUTSIDE. THE CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING, I HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD EVEN THOUGH THEIR WAS A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR MY STATE THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE LEAK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS LEAK DUE TO A FAULTY PLASTIC PART. I HOPE MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE FROM INHALING FUMES OR BLOW UP. KINDA MAKES YOU THINK ITS ANOTHER PINTO EXPLODING GAS TANK DEAL. I GUESS THEY WONT DO ANYTHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR STARTING A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT NEW. KNOCKING WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS, USING OIL NOW, AIRBAGS NOT WORKING, SMALL ELECTRICAL THINGS KEEP GOING WRONG. WHEN I TAKE IT IN IM TOLD THEY CANT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEMS. *KB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10413984July 21, 2011
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW MINUTES. THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND THEN CONTINUED TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,050.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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