Chevrolet Cobalt 2002

Model Cobalt made in 2002 by Chevrolet got 3 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding latches/locks/linkages and seat belts.

Model 2002

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
PI-0011A02/01/201110038344Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm06/15/2011
PI-0011A02/01/201110038344Ready06/15/2011
SEAT BELTS
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10-00-89-017C02/01/201110038295Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm06/14/2011
10-00-89-017C02/01/201110038295Ready06/14/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
02/09/201130000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet trailblazer. while parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. there was no fuel visible on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where they were able to detect a fuel leakage after the fuel tank was removed. the technician stated that the fuel tank module would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000 . js
STEERING
11/01/2009725001
 2005 chevrolet cobalt 1. computer displays power steering message and very difficult to steer vehicle. 2. no steering. happens within 2-3 minutes after each ignition. very dangerous with difficult steering. 3. not repaired yet. *tr
10/03/200811624
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 22 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle unexpectedly lost power steering ability. the vehicle crashed into a cement barrier and was damaged. the police was not called to the scene. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 11,624.