The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle loses power and rolls to a stop. The contact loses control of the vehicle and the power steering fails. All of the instrument panel lights illuminated. After purchasing the vehicle, the contact detected smoke. A mechanic stated that all of the wiring and fuses in the vehicle needed to be replaced. The shifter locks in position and the key cannot be removed from the ignition. As a result, the vehicle cannot be shut off, which causes the battery to fail. The vehicle has to be connected to a charger all night in order to be driven the next day. In may of 2006, the dealer stated that they could not locate the failure. In November of 2007, after the warranty expired, the dealer stated that all the wiring in the vehicle needed to be replaced and the contact would be charged. The failure mileage was 3,000 and current mileage was 49,600.

- Brunsick, VT, USA

I bought this car back in June. And I have had nothing but problems with the car. Numerous problems with the computers in the car. From the ECM, to the PCM, and the BCM. I also have proof the odometer has also been rolled back. If needed for this investigation can send a copy. The cars has been serviced now 5 times. This time it is sending error codes to the computer of random misfires on the first and fourth cylinder.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

I parked my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt in my driveway and overnight an animal climbed up under a plastic schroud over the 4 cyl engine and literally chewed the main wire harness off the connector that feeds the electrical wiring to the engine components, approximately 20 - 30 wires. The wires were inches too short to reconnect to the engine connector, and the whole wiring harness had to be replaced at a cost of $826 at a Chevrolet dealer. This area is accessible to animals, such as squirrels/ chipmunks, etc. They apparently used the wiring materials for nesting purposes. Should this area be enclosed or further protection be provided on the wiring components to prevent fires or malfunctioning components/sensors to prevent accidents of system faults. Every wire on the connector was separated and shortened overnight. It took the GM service garage several hours to find this fault, and was not covered by any GM liability for leaving access to this area.

- Batavia, NY, USA