10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
24 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 2
Average Mileage:
65,017 miles

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problem #150

Jul 212018

Cobalt

  • 125,000 miles
Driving on a highway, power steering failed and steering became very difficult. It was worse when the vehicle was slow. Following the road was very difficult.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #149

Mar 212018

Cobalt

  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving out of a parking lot and turning into traffic, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Nawfoundland, AK, USA

problem #148

Apr 162018

Cobalt

  • 90,621 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, a grinding noise was heard. The contact was afraid the steering ability may seize in the middle of the road or a busy highway. The contact also stated that the failure began approximately one and a half months ago. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,621.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #147

Mar 182018

Cobalt

  • 135,118 miles
Steering column rattles.

- Warrens, WI, USA

problem #146

Mar 122018

Cobalt

  • 118,000 miles
When starting to drive & driving car and making turns on city streets or highway, the power steering sticks and makes it hard to turn - sometimes having to use both hands to control the turn. The sticking is not normal and should not be happening.

- Port Clinton, OH, USA

problem #145

Feb 072018

Cobalt

  • miles
The key will not turn off - it is stuck in either the "accessory" or "on" position. The vehicle is stationary but cannot be moved to be fixed.

- American Fork, UT, USA

problem #144

Jan 202018

Cobalt

  • 158,800 miles
My son and I went to a local fast food restaurant to pick up dinner, when we got back in the car it was difficult to steer and the power steering light came on. When it was restarted the next day it seems to be fine.

- Marine City, MI, USA

problem #143

Jan 152018

Cobalt

  • 180,458 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle was towed. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,458.

- Alvarado, TX, USA

problem #142

Dec 162017

Cobalt

  • 179,000 miles
The steering lost power assistance and became difficult to steer while driving at low speed in the city. This problem is still occurring and affects steering at all speeds

- Lockport, NY, USA

problem #141

Oct 162017

Cobalt

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the contact's granddaughter was driving, the steering wheel seized and excessive force to the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. Don moore GM center (270-215-1953, 3232 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Owensville, KY, USA

problem #140

Oct 082017

Cobalt

  • 129,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000. The VIN was not available.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #139

Sep 182017

Cobalt

  • 131,000 miles
ECM problem. Lost steering and all dashboard information. Vechile does not start.dealer tells me it is a bad ECM and it is $841 to repair it. Including a $250 chargere to diagnose the problem than I find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. GM should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this

- East Stroudsburg, PA, USA

problem #138

Aug 252017

Cobalt

  • 125,000 miles
My 2009 Chevy Cobalt at time to loose its power steering at different speeds and only happens on occasions for brief periods. I am reading recalls on 2009 electric power steering. Is there anything that can please be done to help?

- Marshfield, WI, USA

problem #137

Aug 042017

Cobalt

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the power steering failed. While driving 70 mph, the power steering failed again. An independent mechanic at rays automotive in jones, Oklahoma diagnosed the failure as an intermittent power steering failure. The independent mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired and needed to be repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer further stated that the vehicle had been repaired per an unknown recall and nothing more could be done. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Choctaw, OK, USA

problem #136

Aug 052017

Cobalt

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to liability and advised the contact to take it to a Chevrolet dealer. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

- Choctaw, OK, USA

problem #135

Apr 052017

Cobalt

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 45 mph, the power steering seized without warning and the steering became difficult to maneuver. Several minutes later, the steering started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #134

Mar 282016

Cobalt

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) however, the recall was not completed due to the dealers refusal. The dealer informed the contact that the recall was closed. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #133

Feb 272017

Cobalt

  • 120,000 miles
Power steering goes out while driving. It will reset after being started again and then will fail again shortly after running. There is no pattern as to when it will stop working. Power steering fails while sitting still, driving, or turning.

- Brownsdale, MN, USA

problem #132

Dec 082016

Cobalt

  • 211,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

- Sylmar, CA, USA

problem #131

Nov 252016

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • miles
Eps motor has failed, I see some recalls on this why not mine. This seems to be a big problem with the Cobalt so I don't understand why mine is not in the recall. I was driving when this happened.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA

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