Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2010)

583 consumer complaints on file.

#11140063October 12, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS LEAK IN FRONT OF DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE DUE TO CORRODED LINES. VERY CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11139374October 10, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY COBALT ILLUMINATES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE THEFT LIGHT AND DISPLAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES FIRST TIME IT STARTED WAS IN 12/2017. THE CAR WAS PURCHASED IN 2011 ALWAYS SERVICED AND REPAIRED BY DEALER SHIP. THE CAR STALLS AT STOP SIGNS LIGHTS OR WHEN YOU PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES AND GOES. LIGHTS DIM AND FLICKER THE GAUGES JUMP UP AND DOWN IN THE DASH. AFTER YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF THE GAUGES IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER JUMP ADN MAKE TICKING NOISE. WHEN THERE IS NO ENGINE LIGHT PRESENT THE CAR IDLES ROUGH AND ACTS LIKE ITS GOING TO DIE TILL YOU START DRIVING THEN ITS FINE. THE ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES ARE WHEN YOU TO PRESS THEM THE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS ALL THE WAY BUT ITS LIKE IT DONT MEET WITH THE PAD, THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AS WELL. OBD2 CODES HAVE BEEN P0641 P0017 P0651 P0573 CURRENT CODES STORED ARE P0340 P0300 P0341. I'VE HAD THIS CAR AT THE DEALER AND MULTIPLE SHOPS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS NOW WITHOUT RESOLUTION. IT'S BECOMING MORE OF A PROBLEM THAN ANYTHING ESPECIALLY WHEN YOUR ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT DIES OR COMING UP TO A STOP LIGHT/ SIGN, A CAR PULLS OUT OR AN ANIMAL AND YOUR BRAKES FAIL TO STOP YOU! IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION. THE CAR DOES HAVE HIGH MILES BUT I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS TILL DECEMBER OF 2017 MILEAGE IS 203,602 ALL MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED UNDER RECOMMENDED MILEAGE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11122799August 27, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
KEY IGNITION JAMMED. STEERING COLUMN CLUNKING, KNOW TSB ISSUE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11119257August 10, 2018
ENGINE
THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, THEN JERKS INTO GEAR VIOLENTLY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11115579August 3, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11113845July 26, 2018
STEERING
STEERING IS NOT WORKING ESPECIALLY A SLOWER SPEEDS. VERY HARD TO TURN AT TIMES AND IS MAKING SORT OF GRINDING NOISE OR CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND AM CONCERNED THAT THE STEERING MAY FAIL ALL TOGETHER. HAVE SEEN MANY COBALT'S RECALLED FOR STEERING DEFECTS. I LOOKED UP MY VIN #, BUT IT IS NOT LISTED FOR RECALL. HOW CAN THIS ISSUE BE ADDRESSED SO THAT MY 2010 COLBALT IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THIS IS SERIOUS. THANK YOU.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11112985July 23, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE A FUEL LEAK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11111387July 15, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN IM DRIVING TO WORK AND CAR IS IN MOTION ALL LIGHTS DIM, ALL 4 LOCK FLICKER OFF AND ON WHILE IM DRIVING AND CAR IS IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY. SOMETIMES THE LOCK OPEN OTHER TIMES THEY DON'T WORK WITH THE CAR REMOTE. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL COME ON BY THEM SELF EVEN AFTER I SHUT THE CAR OFF. THE CAR WILL UNLOCK EVEN AFTER I LOCK IT EITHER WILTH REMOTE OR MANUALLY. CHEVY DEALERSHIP HAD A RECALL ON THIS CAR AND I DID TAKE IT FOR UPDATES. I REALIZE THIS IS A 2010, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MY CAR SINCE 2011. ONCE THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM IT WAS OK, BUT HERE WE GO AGAIN. I TELL ME HUSBAND IM AFRAID TO GET INTO CHRISTINE. I WOULD LIKE THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THIS AT THEIR EXPENSE. I DON'T THINK I WILL BUY ANOTHER CHEVY WHEN I SEE HOW MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE WRITTEN ONLINE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11104676June 29, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAIN ON EVERYTIME I DRIVE. THEY ARE INTERMITTENT. THEY WILL STAY ON FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AND THEN THEY WILL TURN OFF ONLY TO COME BACK AGAIN. I HAVE GONE TO CHEVY DEALERS, PEPBOYS, AND LOCAL MECHANICS AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX OR SOLVE THE ISSUE PERMANENTLY. THEY HAVE "FIXED" THE BRAKE SENSORS, REPROGRAMMED THE CAR, AND HAVE DONE SOME OTHER THINGS, YET NO ONE CAN FIX THE ISSUE. WHAT A HORRIBLE COMPANY THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER 3 1/2 YEARS
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11096841May 19, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
GAS LEAKING FROM GAS LINE BELOW REAR PASSENGER SEAT ON DRIVERS SIDE I EXAMINED THE AREA AND FIND GAS LINES ARE CORRODED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11092247May 7, 2018
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEAT BELTS
"SERVICE AIR BAG" MESSAGE SHOWS IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THE MESSAGE WILL DISPLAY AT ANY RANDOM TIME, WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION. ACCORDING TO GENERAL MOTORS BULLETIN NO.: 09-09-40-003A, "THE WIRE ON THE BELT TENSION SENSOR (BTS), THAT IS PART OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY, MAY BECOME OPEN OR ACQUIRE A GROUND NEAR THE SENSOR. IF THE BTS IS ROTATED TOWARD THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, ADDED STRESS IS APPLIED TO THE WIRE BUNDLE THAT MAY CAUSE AN OPEN OR A GROUND PATH." GENERAL MOTORS BULLETIN NO.: 09-09-40-003A STATES THAT THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED: 2006-2008 CHEVROLET COBALT COUPE 2008-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT SS COUPE 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT COUPE (CANADA ONLY) 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 COUPE THIS CONCERN MAY CAUSE AIRBAGS TO NOT DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED, WHICH IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. HOWEVER, GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOT ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11085184April 16, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINES RUSTED BY PASSENGER REAR DOOR CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT ON THE GROUND AND ON THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. LINES WERE RUSTING DUE TO THE SHIELD AROUND THE MUFFLER ALLOWING MOISTURE TO SIT. MY 2005 CHEVY COBALT DID THE SAMETHING..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11076073March 3, 2018
AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
TAKATA INFLATORS AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON THERE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE TANK AND LINES THE STEERING WHEEL COLUM HAS A DEFECT INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL THAT MAKES IT VIBRATE WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES STEERING LOOSE ALSO THE TMC MODULE HAS A DEFECT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11074270February 22, 2018
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. WHEN THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE KEY WAS IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO WETZEL CHEVROLET (4700 NATIONAL RD E, RICHMOND, IN 47374), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IN NOVEMBER OF 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11074276February 22, 2018
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN TO SHAKE AND A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER (WETZEL CHEVROLET, 4700 NATIONAL RD E, RICHMOND, IN 47374) WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11066025January 31, 2018
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THERE WAS A LEAK AND THE WHOLE FUEL LIE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED PER THE MECHANIC THAT I TOOK IT TO. THE VEHICLE LEAKS GAS CLOSE TO WHERE THE TANK IS NO MATTER IT BE MOVING OR STATIONARY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11062052January 10, 2018
STEERING
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WITH NO WARNING. VERY UNSAFE. COULD HAVE BEEN BAD IF IT HAD HAPPENED AT A HIGHER SPEED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11060807January 5, 2018
AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON THE FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS AND THE STEERING WHEEL PLASTIC BEARING IS BROKEN INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL THESE ARE ALL RECALLS THAT THESE CARS HAVE BUT WHEN I DO A RECALL VIN CHECK NOTHING COMES UP BUT I KNOW THE ISSUES IT HAS HAS TO DO WITH RECALLS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11052533December 5, 2017
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING. ALSO, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED PARADISE CHEVROLET CADILLAC (27360 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA, CA 92591) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE COTNACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,502.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11041780October 31, 2017
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH WHEN ALL POWER TO VEHICLE WAS LOST AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE WOULD NOT START ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO MECHANIC, MECHANIC CHECKED FOR PROBLEMS COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM AFTER 6 HOURS WORKING ON IT VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID TIMING CHAIN FAILED AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE AND ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AND CAUSED HAVE CAUSED AN CRASH WITH THE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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