10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 42 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 43 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 59,994 miles
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The driver of the Cobalt lost control and swerved into the path of a tractor-trailer and collided head-on with the tractor-trailer. The airbag in the Cobalt did not deploy despite significant frontal damage to the Cobalt. A download of the ACU in the Cobalt revealed that the Cobalt's ignition switch was in the accessory position at the time of the crash. The ignition switch recall work had been performed on the Cobalt prior to the crash.
- Marietta, GA, USA
I purchased a 2007 Chevy cobalt and was told by an independent shop that their computer was reading codes for the ignition switch and the air bag lights are on. On top of it the power steering feels like it goes in and out. I know there-??s recalls on the 2007 Chevy cobalts for the exact reasoning. Faulty ignition switch and the airbags not deploying because of it. Along with like 4 other recalls GM announced. I just purchased the car not even two weeks ago so I was told to come on here and file a complaint to see if I can get the recall letter so the dealership can fix the car.
- Southington, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact-??s mother stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the ignition switch replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
- Kannapolis, NC, USA
When car has issues just stops and turn its self while driving. No reaction time time to pull off to side of road falulty check engine light never comes on.this happened when my serpitine belt broke also broke the pistons needing a whole new engine. Recently afraid to drive vechicle at all with new battery because it just stops running while in idol again no check engine light. Also anti theft is faulty when car shut sown yesterday car would not un lock and could not remove key
- Bellmawr, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle and turning the steering wheel, the front wheels would not turn. Additionally, the service air bags message was displayed. The contact indicated that prior to the failure occurring, an abnormal cracking noise was present while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
- Geneva, OH, USA
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to defective airbag. Consumer stated that airbag did not deploy during automobile accident.
- Cheshire, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator was illuminated and the front passenger air bag was not registering when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to fox auto group Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC (150 robert dann dr, painted post, NY 14870, (607) 937-5431) where the contact was informed that the passenger seat was not registering an occupant in the front passenger seat and that the retractor sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 24,000.
- Painted Post, NY, USA
"airbag service required" light started appearing on dashboard approx 1 month ago once hitting close to 100,000 miles. It occurred at a random time while in motion, during normal driving conditions. Vehicle has not been in any accidents or damage. Light of airbag service started appearing randomly. At first it would turn on and off; now it constantly appears. I have taken it to used car dealer that I bought car from; they instructed me to call General Motors because it appears as a safety issue after they investigated it. General Motors told me it was not a recall, yet they were aware it is a service issue multiple people with the same year, make and model have dealt with. They instructed me to take it to nearest Chevy dealer to have it services at a unreasonable cost. Called local Chevy dealer they wanted diagnosing payment plus payment to service the vehicle. I did not take vehicle to Chevy because the pricing is outrageous, this issue has occurred with multiple vehicles or the same year, make and model. It is obviously a safety issue that GM should be responsible for. Others have written online about paying for the service and it occurring again or even accidents occurring with airbag malfunctions.
- Rockaway, NJ, USA
Airbag light on, turns lights not working
- San Diego, CA, USA
The airbag warning light comes on randomly. While lit the airbags will not function. It has been looked at by a Chevrolet dealer at least twice (12/2010 and 2/2011). Both of those times the error code was B0020. It has been taken to a certified mechanic on 8/2015 and codes B1370, B0081, and B0020 showed. The problem was always fixed, temporarily, by applying connector grease to the wire connections. On 9/2017, the mechanic replaced the passenger seatbelt retractor. This also fixed the problem temporarily. By paying close attention to when the warning light comes on we have determined that the sensor is affected by the interior temperature of the car. When the temperature is above approximately 65F the airbag warning light comes on and renders the safety of the airbags useless! I have yet to find any permanent fix for the issue. However there are numerous complaints by others online. It seems unacceptable to me that a vital piece of safety equipment is malfunctioning yet the manufacturer/dealer will not take any steps to fix it.
- Bellevue, NE, USA
Purchased a used car and when I purchased it the airbag light was on in the car.they were fully aware of that..so I don't know what is going on with the airbag.I have a car fax on the car.whoever owned it before had a slight bump in the front.that was never fixed.so I don't know if it is a sensor in the bumper in the front.wheni purchased the car I said I didn't have that kind of my to spend.I am on a fixed income.hoping to get some help somewhere. This happened before I purchased by the previous owner.thank you
- Westport, IN, USA
Markeshia was driving in her neighborhood when she swerved into a pole while trying to avoid hitting a stray dog. Her airbag deployed and her 10 year old daughters did not. Immediately after accident she went in ambulance to tx. Children's hospital where her daughter was rushed to trauma unit for immediate surgery. Her daughter has a permanent brain injury.
- Houston, TX, USA
Takata recall as I was driving through a parking lot all the dashboard needles went crazy then my steering was hard to turn so I immediately put the vehicle in park and shut off the vehicle, I tried to start the car and it didn't want to start eventually it started after a few more trys to turn the car back on. Also the key ignition is hard to turn when inserting the key into the ignition, air bag service is always showing on my dash when I'm driving
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA
The air bag depleyed causing me to wreak and I broke 4 rib and my sterum
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. After the vehicle was repaired by the dealer per an unknown recall, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer (ciocca Chevrolet, located at 855 S West end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951; (215) 536-2100). The contact was asked to pay for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-222-1020 and stated that there was a 12 month warranty. Case number: 8-3182953508 was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
- Englewood, FL, USA
I already know about the airbag and ignition recalls but, now, I have a fuel leak with fuel dripping down the lines from the tank on to the ground at a position on the drivers side under the rear passenger door and seat.
- Arnold, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion, whiplash, and back injuries that required medical attention. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. After the crash, the contact smelled fuel fumes. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, but it was not related to the previous crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Takata recall: My air bag sign probably in the beginning of January had appeared, and obviously they have not been working. I had gotten into an accident on January 31st and they did not deploy. I am not positive if this is a part of the recall situation, but it happened out of no where, I just turned my car on one day and it stopped working. Also in the accident my car was sitting at a red light and hit between the range of 35-40 mph
- Columbus, OH, USA
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
- St. Louis, MO, USA
- Malvern, PA, USA