Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V073000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1050889 | 03/29/2010 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/03/2010 | 03/03/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. the driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. the safety recall began on march 29, 2010. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's recall no. n100023.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| PIC-5441 | 04/01/2011 | 10038727 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PIC-5441 | 04/01/2011 | 10038727 | Gm: there are multiple warning lights on. there is harsh shifting, hard steering, and no start. there may be multiple trouble codes stored. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| 070232007 | 08/01/2009 | SB-07-02-32-007A | 10022958 | Diagnostic tips for power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, power steering message displayed on dic, dtc's c0176, c0176, c0475, c0476, c0550, u2105, u2107 set. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3 | 10/09/2007 |
| 050235007 | 10/01/2006 | 050235007A | 10020951 | Information on inadvertent turning of key cylinder, loss of electrical system and no dtc's. *kb | 02/01/2007 |
| 060232002 | 12/01/2006 | 060232002B | 10019478 | Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (eps) system during extended lock-to-lock (maximum steering wheel rotation) usage. *tt | 03/16/2006 |
| 050232005 | 09/01/2007 | 050232005E | 10017497 | Ei05093 - clunk noise in steering system at slow speeds while turning and/or driving over bumps. *tt (replace intermediate shaft). updated 10/05/07. *nj updated 11/02/07 *nj | 11/09/2005 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 070235004 | 09/01/2007 | 070235004A | 10023214 | Steering column rattle or knocking noise at low speeds (diagnosis and replace steering column, if necessary) *nj | 11/02/2007 |
| 060235008 | 09/01/2006 | 060235008B | 10020890 | Steering column shudder, noise, vibration while making right hand turns at 5-15 mph. *kb | 01/26/2007 |
| 4145 | 4145A | 10020589 | Steering column pop/rattle concerns. *kb | 11/27/2006 | |
| 4070 | 4070A | 10020054 | Steering column restriction. *tt | 07/14/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE10005 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/27/2010 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE | |||
| Odi has received 1,132 complaints alleging sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) in the subject vehicles.most of the complaints (754) have been received in the past six months.approximately 10 percent of the complaints allege that the loss of steering assist resulted in difficultly controlling the vehicle, such as departing from the desired travel lane.eleven complaints allege that the sudden increase in steering effort caused by the alleged defect resulted in a crash, with one alleging an injury.a preliminary evaluation has been opened to assess the frequency, scope and safety consequences of the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 01/09/2013 | 62000 | ||
| While driving to work, steering wheel had been shaking (55mph). getting off the belt line, traffic came to a sudden stop. i braked, but the car continued to shake and didn't brake. had to pull to the side to avoid hitting the car in front of me. car would not accelerate when traffic started up, and i had to turn the ignition off and restart. car shook badly for a few seconds, then seemed fine. a few days later, driving into my parking lot (10mph) the car's brakes locked up for no reason and i barely got it into a parking space. took it in to the dealership the car was purchased at and was told the rotors, brakes, and calipers would need to be replaced. had another mechanic look at it and had the brakes and rotors replaced. car drove fine. six weeks later, driving on the highway (60 mph), slowed down to turn onto another road, and brakes were out. had another mechanic look at the car, brakes and rotors are worn down again, as well as calipers and brake line. road conditions were clear at the time of each incident. | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. the contact stated that he attempted to steer but had to provide extra force to steer off the road. the contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was no power steering fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. the contact stated that he attempted to steer but had to provide extra force to steer off the road. the contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was no power steering fluid. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 02/14/2013 | 99500 | ||
| Steering wheel became very difficult to turn while on a freeway entrance ramp. fortunately i was able to retain control of vehicle. no further issues until 8 days later when again the vehicle become very difficult to steer. i consider the malfunction of the power steering unit to be a dangerous issue. i called the gm help line 2/23/2013 and was told the vehicle was recalled at 54,000 miles to address the steering issue and any needed repairs at this time will be at my expense. | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. the contact stated that he attempted to steer but had to provide extra force to steer off the road. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not replaced. the contact looked under the hood and noticed that there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage wa 60,000. the vin was unavailable. ap | |||
| 02/14/2013 | 99500 | ||
| Steering wheel became very difficult to turn while on a freeway entrance ramp. fortunately i was able to retain control of vehicle. no further issues until 8 days later when again the vehicle become very difficult to steer. i consider the malfunction of the power steering unit to be a dangerous issue. i called the gm help line 2/23/2013 and was told the vehicle was recalled at 54,000 miles to address the steering issue and any needed repairs at this time will be at my expense. | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 69372 | ||
| My key is stuck in the ignition. the car is off however, the lights and radio will not turn off. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 101349 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of power steering assist, which caused difficulty in turning the steering wheel. there was no warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) march 2011 however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired for the steering malfunction. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 101,349. kmj | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 69372 | ||
| My key is stuck in the ignition. the car is off however, the lights and radio will not turn off. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 101349 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of power steering assist, which caused difficulty in turning the steering wheel. there was no warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) march 2011 however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired for the steering malfunction. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 101,349. kmj | |||
| 02/21/2013 | 69372 | ||
| My key is stuck in the ignition. the car is off however, the lights and radio will not turn off. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 101349 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of power steering assist, which caused difficulty in turning the steering wheel. there was no warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) march 2011 however, the failure recurred and the vehicle was not repaired for the steering malfunction. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 101,349. kmj | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 101349 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a loss of power steering wheel which caused difficulty in turning the steering wheel. there was no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was repaired under a recall on march 4, 2011. the nhtsa campaign id number was 10v073000 (steering). the failure recurred and the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent steering malfunction. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 101,349. js | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 95623 | 1 | |
| As i was driving down a highway, my power steering warning appeared on me dic. it kept flashing and the traction control system light came on and disengaged the cruise control. after pulling to the side of the road, shutting off my car and restarting it, the vehicle worked fine. upon starting it in the morning the power steering went out completely. restarting the car a few times fixed it, later that day the power steering went out again in town as i was making a turn. i understand that this is not an uncommon problem with cobalts in general as many people have complained about this particular problem. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2013 | 95623 | ||
| As i was driving down a highway, my power steering warning appeared on me dic. it kept flashing and the traction control system light came on and disengaged the cruise control. after pulling to the side of the road, shutting off my car and restarting it, the vehicle worked fine. upon starting it in the morning the power steering went out completly. restarting the car a few times fixed it, later that day the power steering went out again in town as i was making a turn. i understand that this is not an uncommon problem with cobalts in general as many people have complained about this particular problem. | |||
| 01/10/2013 | 114400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) and since the repair, the steering wheel failed to lock while the vehicle was off. the contact also stated that while in reverse, the vehicle goes in the opposite direction that it is being steered and the steering wheel continues to turn as if there was no wheel base. the failure mileage was 114,400 and the current mileage was 115,000. mah | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering and speedometer failed. also, the contact stated that the transmission would not shift out of gear and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 42,000. | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and making a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. the contact also stated that the light illuminated until the engine was shut down. the vehicle was able to be driven by applying excessive force to the steering wheel. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering and speedometer failed. also, the contact stated that the transmission would not shift out of gear and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 42,000. kmj | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph and making a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. the contact also stated that the light illuminated until the engine was shut down. the vehicle was able to be driven by applying excessive force to the steering wheel. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering and speedometer failed. also, the contact stated that the transmission would not shift out of gear and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 42,000. kmj | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph making a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel constantly until the engine was turned off. the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver; however the vehicle continued in operation with force being applied to the steering wheel. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 42000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering and speedometer failed. also the contact stated the transmission would not shift out of gear and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage and current mileage was 42,000. dr | |||
| 01/24/2013 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph making a turn, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel constantly until the engine was turned off. the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver; however the vehicle continued in operation with force being applied to the steering wheel. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to lock. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (electric power assist system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,000. | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 80000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to lock. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (electric power assist system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,000. mah | |||
| 01/11/2013 | 80000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, all of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to lock. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. however, the technician was not able to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (electric power assist system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,000. pm | |||
| 12/08/2012 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while completing a turn at 40 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. the contact sustained minor neck injuries. the failure was assessed by a dealer however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000. kmj | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Power steering locked up while driving on a road at around 35-40mph. and the car ran into a rock on the side of the road and flipped upside-down. there was no severe injury but the car was reported as total loss. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2012 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while completing a turn at 40 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. the contact sustained minor neck injuries. the failure was assessed by a dealer however, the dealer could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000. kmj | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Power steering locked up while driving on a road at around 35-40mph. and the car ran into a rock on the side of the road and flipped upside-down. there was no severe injury but the car was reported as total loss. | |||
| 12/08/2012 | 102000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while making a turn at 40 mph, the steering locked causing the vehicle to crash into a tree. the contact sustained minor neck injuries. the failure was assessed by a dealer technician but could not diagnose the failure. the vehicle was completely destroyed. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 102,000. mh | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Power steering locked up while driving on a road at around 35-40mph. and the car ran into a rock on the side of the road and flipped upside-down. there was no severe injury but the car was reported as total loss. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle began to jerk abnormally. the contact parked and restarted the vehicle, as the vehicle functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, they found no failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 57,000. kmj *tr | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel as the vehicle began to jerk abnormally. the contact parked and restarted the vehicle, as the vehicle functioned properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection however, they found no failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 57,000. kmj | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 109700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact tried to restart the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 109,700. | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 109700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact tried to restart the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 109,700. kmj | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 109700 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle stalled. immediately after the power steering warning light illuminated. the contact tried to restart the vehicle and he was unable to. the vehicle was not towed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 109,700. tb | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 151472 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering seized without warning. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle to reset the power steering assist. the power steering was restored however, there was an abnormal clicking coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was not taken in for the completion of the recall repairs. the failure mileage was 151,472. | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 151472 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering seized without warning. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle to reset the power steering assist. the power steering was restored however, there was an abnormal clicking coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was not taken in for the completion of the recall repairs. the failure mileage was 151,472. kmj | |||
| 11/05/2012 | 151472 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering locked up while he was driving. the contact stopped the vehicle and restarted and it worked but kept making a clicking noise. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired.d the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure mileage was 151,472. ap | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 48800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) the steering wheel became hard to turn and the power steering light illuminated. the steering resumed to normal function after the engine was turned off for a brief moment. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised to have the dealer performed a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 48,800 and the current mileage was 74,400. pmb | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 48800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) was performed on the vehicle; however the failure was not corrected the steering failed while turning. the steering became hard to turn. the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. the steering resumed to normal function after the engine was turned off for a brief moment. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised to have the dealer performed a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 48,800 and the current mileage was 74,400. li | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 90000 | 1 | |
| First time we had problem was christmas eve 2010 car stumbled. check engine light appeared tc light appeared. car dinged power steering came up on info center all as we were on a country road on our way to our families christmas . we stopped shut car off my husband got out and checked all fluids and fuses all were ok then we. started car again and everything was back to normal for quite a awhile he said it might have just got confused there. then the problem popped up intermittently here and there .right around october 2011 not sure of exact date but me and 3 children where on our way across the state of indiana to see my husband that was working out of town and about 100miles into trip the cars power steering went out and made the car very hard to maneuver lights came on. as did in late 2010 so i pulled over and turned car off and did as my husband did and everything was good. but when i turned car back on it still had lights on so i called my husband and he told me to try unhook battery for like 10 minutes then hook back up and i did that and luckily it worked and we made it to where he was staying and we never had anymore problems till 9/15/12 when i was driving to see my mother and it happened again but this time in heavy traffic at a stop light and this time had all same symptoms but also a new one the transmission wouldn't shift from low gear. and it won't go off my husband researched on internet and found recalls for cobalts and numerous complaints of same steering problems but when i called gm and gave woman my vin she stated no recalls for my vehicle i don't understand if it is the same make of vehicle same problems they can pick and choose who has a problem and who doesn't. i am gonna try to solve this by taking to gm customer service,but if they not willing to work with me i will be more than happy to sign onto a class action lawsuit. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2010 | 90000 | ||
| First time we had problem was christmas eve 2010 car stumbled. check engine light appeared tc light appeared. car dinged power steering came up on info center all as we were on a country road on our way to our families christmas . we stopped shut car off my husbend got out and checked all fluids and fuses all were ok then we. started car again and everything was back to normal for quite a awhile he said it might have just got confused there. then the problem popped up intermittently here and there .right around october 2011 not sure of exact date but me and 3 children where on our way across the state of indiana to see my husband that was working out of town and about 100miles into trip the cars power steering went out and made the car very hard to manuvure lights came on. as did in late 2010 so i pulled over and turned car off and did as my husband did and everything was good. but when i turned car back on it still had lights on so i called my husband and he told me to try unhook battery for like 10 minutes then hook back up and i did that and luckily it worked and we made it to where he was staying and we never had anymore problems till 9/15/12 when i was driving to see my mother and it happened again but this time in heavy traffic at a stop light and this time had all same symptoms but also a new one the transmission wouldn't shift from low gear. and it won't go off my husband researched on internet and found recalls for cobalts and numerous complaints of same steering problems but when i called gm and gave woman my vin she stated no recalls for my vehicle i don't understand if it is the same make of vehicle same problems they can pick and choose who has a problem and who doesn't. i am gonna try to solve this by taking to gm customer service,but if they not willing to work with me i will be more than happy to sign onto a class action lawsuit. | |||
| 07/26/2011 | 155560 | 1 | |
| I was driving home one rainy day, about 45mph, dash lit up to shift. i looked and i was already in 5th. next second everything on dash went out. no speedometer, no shift light, no mileage or trip meter, nothing. only thing on dash that works is tach and digital display says power steering. already had an appointment for recall work for power steering assist motor, thought that maybe that was what was wrong so i kept appointment. when got back from dealer, they tell me they replaced power steering assist motor and they had noticed the dash display and had done scan and it showed the power steering motor is went out! bought this car for my daughter, to drive back in forth to school, scared for her to drive it the 90 miles a day she drives to college. thought this was just an isolated case but after checking online, i see that this is a major defect in these cars. something needs done before someone gets hurt or killed. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2011 | 155560 | ||
| I was driving home one rainy day, about 45mph, dash lit up to shift. i looked and i was already in 5th. next second everything on dash went out. no speedometer, no shift light, no mileage or trip meter, nothing. only thing on dash that works is tach and digital display says power steering. already had an appointment for recall work for power steering assist motor, thought that maybe that was what was wrong so i kept appointment. when got back from dealer, they tell me they replaced power steering assist motor and they had noticed the dash display and had done scan and it showed the power steering motor is went out! bought this car for my daughter, to drive back in forth to school, scared for her to drive it the 90 miles a day she drives to college.thought this was just an isolated case but after checking online, i see that this is a major defect in these cars. something needs done before someone gets hurt or killed. | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 103000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2006 chevy cobalt when i lost power steering which made it difficult to control my car around sharp turns due to the fact that i was not expecting the power steering to just go out on me like that. this type of problem is very dangerous especially when it happens while driving. i have already had my power steering fixed once due to a past recall and here i am again having problems with the same thing again! *tr | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 111148 | 1 | |
| Traction control light comes on and causes the car to shift very rough and steering wheel jerks. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 103000 | ||
| While driving my 2006 chevy cobalt when i lost power steering which made it difficult to control my car around sharp turns due to the fact that i was not expecting the power steering to just go out on me like that. this type of problem is very dangerous especially when it happens while driving. i have already had my power steering fixed once due to a past recall and here i am again having problems with the same thing again! | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 111148 | 1 | |
| Traction control light comes on and causes the car to shift very rough and steering wheel jerks. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2012 | 103000 | ||
| While driving my 2006 chevy cobalt when i lost power steering which made it difficult to control my car around sharp turns due to the fact that i was not expecting the power steering to just go out on me like that. this type of problem is very dangerous especially when it happens while driving. i have already had my power steering fixed once due to a past recall and here i am again having problems with the same thing again! | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 111148 | 1 | |
| Traction control light comes on and causes the car to shift very rough and steering wheel jerks. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2012 | 111148 | ||
| Traction control light comes on and causes the car to shift very rough and steering wheel jerks. | |||
| 06/27/2012 | 110050 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was traveling 55 mph when the power steering failed. the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 110,050. sm. | |||
| 06/27/2012 | 110050 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was traveling 55mph when the power steering failed. the power steering warning light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 110,050. rds | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 52207 | ||
| Gm case no.: 71-1069830519 05/14/12- dropped off car @ ourisman chevrolet, bowie, md, power steering light came on while driving. 05/15/12 by advisor, my car was fixed, power steering motor replaced. drove car & power steering light came on, steering wheel barely turned, almost had an accident, & had a hard time accelerating. took car for repair at dealership. dealer found found communications errors, further diagnostics cost approximately $264.00 for diagnostics test. cost for diagnostics waived depending on module to be repaired. spoke w/ service advisor, told steering control module not recall item. service supervisor denied the repair costs waived. call from dealer, quoted repair price of for steering control module $1361.27. spoke with gm customer service, investigated my complaint, forwarded to supervisor, dealer advised the repair of power steering control module not part of the recall, not part of the steering system, given gm case no. 71-1069830519. dealer denied waiver of charges for diagnostics since the 1st quoted price for initial diagnostics was $150.00 to find problem and a diagnoses a non-recall item would be $265.63. service manager tony & not waiver for diagnostics fee, power steering module could not have become faulty from the power steering motor. advised dealer i was picking up my car, was told it was taken apart at that moment since they assumed i would have it fixed, gave no approval of repairs. i told dealer would pick up car 05/29/12, was going out of town, told was ok & it would be ready to pick up. spoke further with supervisor from gm cust. serv. ctr., told dealer stated power steering module not a recall item & refused to repair. 05/29/12 picked up car, car had tow written on windshield, was told car would not be towed if left over the weekend. | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the power steering failed. as a result, the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 50000 | ||
| My wife and grandson were in the car when power steering came on the dash. it caught her attention but didn't know really what had happend till she tried to turn and almost went in the ditch. we took it to the dealer and 700.00 paid to have the problem continue to reoccure. it comes and goes and if it is not a problem when we take it to the dealer they don't know what to do. all they say is it is in the wireing issue and think we should buy something else. i didn't know about all these problems till it occured to us. we bought the car new and have like the 2006 cobalt but this is the first i have heard they have a problem with the powersteering or wireing to the electric assist to the power steering. i am told they had a fix back in 2010 are we still qualified to have our car fixed under that recall. my son is going in the army in a couple weeks we wanted to let him have this car after he gets stationed somewhere but we cann't give it to him when we are not trusting its safety. | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the power steering failed. as a result, the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 50000 | ||
| My wife and grandson were in the car when power steering came on the dash. it caught her attention but didn't know really what had happend till she tried to turn and almost went in the ditch. we took it to the dealer and 700.00 paid to have the problem continue to reoccure. it comes and goes and if it is not a problem when we take it to the dealer they don't know what to do. all they say is it is in the wireing issue and think we should buy something else. i didn't know about all these problems till it occured to us. we bought the car new and have like the 2006 cobalt but this is the first i have heard they have a problem with the powersteering or wireing to the electric assist to the power steering. i am told they had a fix back in 2010 are we still qualified to have our car fixed under that recall. my son is going in the army in a couple weeks we wanted to let him have this car after he gets stationed somewhere but we cann't give it to him when we are not trusting its safety. | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the power steering failed. as a result, the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. kmj | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 50000 | ||
| My wife and grandson were in the car when power steering came on the dash. it caught her attention but didn't know really what had happend till she tried to turn and almost went in the ditch. we took it to the dealer and 700.00 paid to have the problem continue to reoccure. it comes and goes and if it is not a problem when we take it to the dealer they don't know what to do. all they say is it is in the wireing issue and think we should buy something else. i didn't know about all these problems till it occured to us. we bought the car new and have like the 2006 cobalt but this is the first i have heard they have a problem with the powersteering or wireing to the electric assist to the power steering. i am told they had a fix back in 2010 are we still qualified to have our car fixed under that recall. my son is going in the army in a couple weeks we wanted to let him have this car after he gets stationed somewhere but we cann't give it to him when we are not trusting its safety. | |||
| 05/14/2012 | 141000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph attempting to make a right turn the power of steering failed as a result it became very hard to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repaired the problem. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000. pm | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 50000 | ||
| My wife and grandson were in the car when power steering came on the dash. it caught her attention but didn't know really what had happend till she tried to turn and almost went in the ditch. we took it to the dealer and 700.00 paid to have the problem continue to reoccure. it comes and goes and if it is not a problem when we take it to the dealer they don't know what to do. all they say is it is in the wireing issue and think we should buy something else. i didn't know about all these problems till it occured to us. we bought the car new and have like the 2006 cobalt but this is the first i have heard they have a problem with the powersteering or wireing to the electric assist to the power steering. i am told they had a fix back in 2010 are we still qualified to have our car fixed under that recall. my son is going in the army in a couple weeks we wanted to let him have this car after he gets stationed somewhere but we cann't give it to him when we are not trusting its safety. | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 52000 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2006 chevy cobalt and haven't had problems until recently (2012). my problem started in february 2012 when heading to a doctor's appointment. started the car and the power steering light came on. started pulling car off of parking lot where i live and the car had a jerking/bucking sensation to it and then shut off on me. had car towed to chevy dealer and the car wouldn't duplicate the same problem so i got the car back. 9 days later i go out again and the car starts with the same problem - power steering light on; jerking sensation and the speedometer dropped from 35 mph to 0. car went back to chevy dealership. again, car would not duplicate problems. got car back & since i have been scared to death to have this vehicle on the road, it has sat for 2 months. after getting gm involved, tried to take vehicle back to dealer and once again - power steering light on; jerking/bucking sensation; clicking in gear console. 3 times now i have had this car back to dealership and now they decide it's the body control module (bcm), yet they indicated that on my first trip, that a stored code showed them the bcm was not communicating. getting gm involved has been a waste of time because naturally since the warrant is off of the car, they don't want to do anything to soak up the cost of replacing this module which is going to cost me $685.00 | |||
| 04/26/2012 | 71000 | ||
| We bought this car on jan 21 of 2011 used at john howard in morgantown wv and 3 months later the power steering light comes on and beeps and there is no power steering. this has happened 3 to 4 times since. i contacted john howard but they don't want to take care of it unless i pay for it. there was a recall on this part they are saying failed (or failing) and when i contacted the chevy dealer they say they are no longer responsible for it because 19000s mile ago it was replaced and once the recall was done then it is our problem. after talking to them longer they suggested i go to a gm dealer have it tested on my expense and if its the same thing that the recall was then they would talk about replacing it on their charge. after going to harry green in clarksburg they tell me i am responsible for whole thing that the part is out of warrenty, something gm did not tell me. my thing is if they are having this much trouble with the power steering on this car, which they are, i should be no where responsible for their mistake they made over and over again. instead i pay over $8000 for a car i expect to last longer than 3 months without pumping money into it last and i have to refix a recall that didn't work to begin with. some where some how someone should be responsible and i don't feel that it should be me. | |||
| 02/24/2012 | 52000 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2006 chevy cobalt and haven't had problems until recently (2012). my problem started in february 2012 when heading to a doctor's appointment. started the car and the power steering light came on. started pulling car off of parking lot where i live and the car had a jerking/bucking sensation to it and then shut off on me. had car towed to chevy dealer and the car wouldn't duplicate the same problem so i got the car back. 9 days later i go out again and the car starts with the same problem - power steering light on; jerking sensation and the speedometer dropped from 35 mph to 0. car went back to chevy dealership. again, car would not duplicate problems. got car back & since i have been scared to death to have this vehicle on the road, it has sat for 2 months. after getting gm involved, tried to take vehicle back to dealer and once again - power steering light on; jerking/bucking sensation; clicking in gear console. 3 times now i have had this car back to dealership and now they decide it's the body control module (bcm), yet they indicated that on my first trip, that a stored code showed them the bcm was not communicating. getting gm involved has been a waste of time because naturally since the warrant is off of the car, they don't want to do anything to soak up the cost of replacing this module which is going to cost me $685.00 | |||
| 04/26/2012 | 71000 | ||
| We bought this car on jan 21 of 2011 used at john howard in morgantown wv and 3 months later the power steering light comes on and beeps and there is no power steering. this has happened 3 to 4 times since. i contacted john howard but they don't want to take care of it unless i pay for it. there was a recall on this part they are saying failed (or failing) and when i contacted the chevy dealer they say they are no longer responsible for it because 19000s mile ago it was replaced and once the recall was done then it is our problem. after talking to them longer they suggested i go to a gm dealer have it tested on my expense and if its the same thing that the recall was then they would talk about replacing it on their charge. after going to harry green in clarksburg they tell me i am responsible for whole thing that the part is out of warrenty, something gm did not tell me. my thing is if they are having this much trouble with the power steering on this car, which they are, i should be no where responsible for their mistake they made over and over again. instead i pay over $8000 for a car i expect to last longer than 3 months without pumping money into it last and i have to refix a recall that didn't work to begin with. some where some how someone should be responsible and i don't feel that it should be me. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | |||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i was driving today about 45 mph on the main st and then i was going to turn to my house i reduce my speed and when i turn my steering wheel i couldn't cuz it got lock i almost hit the car the was on front of me and then the light on my dashboard turn on saying power steering idk what to do i got really scare im not going to drive the car no more i came home and told my husband to check it and hetold me that the car dont even have power steering fluid idk if this car have a recall on the power steering please help me | |||
| 04/26/2012 | 71000 | ||
| We bought this car on jan 21 of 2011 used at john howard in morgantown wv and 3 months later the power steering light comes on and beeps and there is no power steering. this has happened 3 to 4 times since. i contacted john howard but they don't want to take care of it unless i pay for it. there was a recall on this part they are saying failed (or failing) and when i contacted the chevy dealer they say they are no longer responsible for it because 19000s mile ago it was replaced and once the recall was done then it is our problem. after talking to them longer they suggested i go to a gm dealer have it tested on my expense and if its the same thing that the recall was then they would talk about replacing it on their charge. after going to harry green in clarksburg they tell me i am responsible for whole thing that the part is out of warrenty, something gm did not tell me. my thing is if they are having this much trouble with the power steering on this car, which they are, i should be no where responsible for their mistake they made over and over again. instead i pay over $8000 for a car i expect to last longer than 3 months without pumping money into it last and i have to refix a recall that didn't work to begin with. some where some how someone should be responsible and i don't feel that it should be me. | |||
| 05/07/2012 | |||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i was driving today about 45 mph on the main st and then i was going to turn to my house i reduce my speed and when i turn my steering wheel i couldn't cuz it got lock i almost hit the car the was on front of me and then the light on my dashboard turn on saying power steering idk what to do i got really scare im not going to drive the car no more i came home and told my husband to check it and hetold me that the car dont even have power steering fluid idk if this car have a recall on the power steering please help me | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 58494 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 35 mph. the dealer was notified, who stated that there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system). the vehicle was repaired under the recall in august 2010 when the vehicle had 58,494 miles on it. the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle for a second time unless the contact assists with the expenses. the manufacturer was notified, who stated that they would not authorize the recall repairs a second time. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 58,494 and the current mileage was 64,326. sm. | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 58494 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering failed. the dealer was notified who stated there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 component: steering: electric power assists system. the vehicle was repaired under the recall back in august 2010 with 58,494 mileages. the dealer stated they will not repair under the recall a second time, unless the contact pays $1,000 for the repairs. the manufacturer was notified who stated the recall was repaired in august 2010 and there will not be a second repair. they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 58,494 and the current mileage was 64,326. mw | |||
| 03/14/2012 | 53500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed, giving resistance when attempting to turn the steering wheel. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,500 and the current mileage was 54,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 03/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning while attempting a turn. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continued to seize sporadically when the contact attempted a turn. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923. | |||
| 03/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning while attempting a turn. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continued to seize sporadically when the contact attempted a turn. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923. kmj | |||
| 03/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle steering failed. the steering locked without warning while turning. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, for the failure. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continues to lock while turning. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923. li | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 10600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle exhibited abnormal jerking and began pulling to one side. the dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. the failure recurred with the addition of the steering wheel violently shaking. the contact allowed the vehicle to cool and the failure subsided. two months later while driving 60 mph, the failure recurred with the illumination of the power steering warning light. in addition, the vehicle independently decelerated. the vehicle was towed back to the same dealer who again, was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,600. kmj | |||
| 03/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle steering failed. the steering locked without warning while turning. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, for the failure. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continues to lock while turning. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923. li | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 10600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevroket cobalt. the contact stated that since january and driving approximately 50 mph she noticed the power steering warning light had appeared. the vehicle had begun jerking and pulling to the side. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnse the failure. a month later the failure had recurred with the steering jerking while driving at various speeds. after letting the vehicle sit a while the vehicle went back to normal and there were no signs of the warning light. in march and driving approximately 60 mph the power steering light had illuminated and the vehicle started to jerk and decelerate at the same time. the dealer was contacted and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they advised her this time that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was never repaired and the failure had continued to recur. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,600. tb | |||
| 03/03/2012 | 40000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle steering failed. the steering locked without warning while turning. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, for the failure. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continues to lock while turning. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923. li | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 10600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevroket cobalt. the contact stated that since january and driving approximately 50 mph she noticed the power steering warning light had appeared. the vehicle had begun jerking and pulling to the side. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnse the failure. a month later the failure had recurred with the steering jerking while driving at various speeds. after letting the vehicle sit a while the vehicle went back to normal and there were no signs of the warning light. in march and driving approximately 60 mph the power steering light had illuminated and the vehicle started to jerk and decelerate at the same time. the dealer was contacted and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they advised her this time that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was never repaired and the failure had continued to recur. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,600. tb | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering, tire traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the automatic door locks would lock and unlock the doors independently and without warning, and the speedometer would become inoperative. the contact would have to shut the vehicle off and restart for the vehicle to perform as normal. the dealer repaired various components unknown to the contact on several occasions however, the failure would recur. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 01/01/2012 | 10600 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevroket cobalt. the contact stated that since january and driving approximately 50 mph she noticed the power steering warning light had appeared. the vehicle had begun jerking and pulling to the side. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer and they advised her that they were unable to diagnse the failure. a month later the failure had recurred with the steering jerking while driving at various speeds. after letting the vehicle sit a while the vehicle went back to normal and there were no signs of the warning light. in march and driving approximately 60 mph the power steering light had illuminated and the vehicle started to jerk and decelerate at the same time. the dealer was contacted and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they advised her this time that they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was never repaired and the failure had continued to recur. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,600. tb | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering, tire traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the automatic door locks would lock and unlock the doors independently and without warning, and the speedometer would become inoperative. the contact would have to shut the vehicle off and restart for the vehicle to perform as normal. the dealer repaired various components unknown to the contact on several occasions however, the failure would recur. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 79479 | ||
| When you are driving and slow down to make a turn or stop at a traffic sign, the power steering goes out and it is impossible to steer. on this make and model all of the power steering is electronic, so there is no way to repair it ourselves. i have done a little researach online and have found that there are several active recalls on this car due to power steering going out and has caused several accidents for other people. please advise the best solution. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering, tire traction and check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the automatic door locks would lock and unlock without warning and the speedometer would become inoperative. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for the vehicle to perform normally. the dealer repaired different components numerous times, but the failure would recur. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 79479 | ||
| When you are driving and slow down to make a turn or stop at a traffic sign, the power steering goes out and it is impossible to steer. on this make and model all of the power steering is electronic, so there is no way to repair it ourselves. i have done a little researach online and have found that there are several active recalls on this car due to power steering going out and has caused several accidents for other people. please advise the best solution. | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering, tire traction and check engine light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the automatic door locks would lock and unlock without warning and the speedometer would become inoperative. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for the vehicle to perform normally. the dealer repaired different components numerous times, but the failure would recur. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable. nw | |||
| 03/16/2012 | 79479 | ||
| When you are driving and slow down to make a turn or stop at a traffic sign, the power steering goes out and it is impossible to steer. on this make and model all of the power steering is electronic, so there is no way to repair it ourselves. i have done a little researach online and have found that there are several active recalls on this car due to power steering going out and has caused several accidents for other people. please advise the best solution. | |||
| 03/05/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering and engine warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and push the vehicle home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. | |||
| 03/05/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering and engine warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and push the vehicle home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. kmj | |||
| 03/05/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at approximately the 35mph, the steering, and the engine light illuminated. the steering became hard to turn, or right. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral, and pushed the vehicle home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000. li | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 48000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition and attempted to turn the steering wheel numerous times, however there was no response. a complete loss of power steering occurred without any warning. in addition, the failure occurred on separate occassions while driving and would reset after the engine was turned and restarted. on february 17, 2011 the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the contact did not experience a steering malfunction prior to the recall remedy being performed. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the insufficient recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition and attempted to turn the steering wheel numerous times, however there was no response. a complete loss of power steering occurred without any warning. in addition, the failure occurred on separate occassions while driving and would reset after the engine was turned and restarted. on february 17, 2011 the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the contact did not experience a steering malfunction prior to the recall remedy being performed. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the insufficient recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. kmj | |||
| 02/26/2012 | 48000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition and attempted to turn the steering wheel numerous times, however there was no response. a complete loss of power steering occurred without any warning. in addition, the failure occurred on separate occassions while driving and would reset after the engine was turned and restarted. on february 17, 2011 the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the contact did not experience a steering malfunction prior to the recall remedy being performed. the vehicle had not bee repaired for the most recent failure. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the insufficient recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. js | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 97300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact crashed into a curb as a result. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 97,300. | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 97300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact crashed into a curb as a result. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 97,300. sm. | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 37300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 30 mph the contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact crashed into the curb of the side walk on the front drivers side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 97,300. ds | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 80100 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). approximately one year later while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel began to jerk back and forth. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 80,100. | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 80100 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). approximately one year later while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel began to jerk back and forth. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 80,100. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 80100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). approximately one year later, while driving 15 mph the steering wheel began to jerk back and forth. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were 80,100. sm. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she was unable to remove the key out from the ignition or turn off the vehicle. the contact mentioned that she was able to remove the key by engaging the release button located under the dashboard. in addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the power steering started to work again once she turned the vehicle completely off. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000. | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she was unable to remove the key out from the ignition or turn off the vehicle. the contact mentioned that she was able to remove the key by engaging the release button located under the dashboard. in addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the power steering started to work again once she turned the vehicle completely off. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000. kmj | |||
| 11/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she was unable to removed the key out of the ignition or turn off the vehicle. the contact mentioned that she was able to removed the key by engaging the release button located underneath the dashboard. in addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering wheel locked. the power steering started to work again once she turn the vehicle completely off. the vehicle was taken not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 117,000. pm | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact would turn the vehicle off and back on for the vehicle to operate normally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 79,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact would turn the vehicle off and back on for the vehicle to operate normally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 79,000. kmj | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 101093 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to steer in any direction when making a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 101,093 and the current mileage was 101,094. | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 101093 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to steer in any direction when making a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 101,093 and the current mileage was 101,094. kmj | |||
| 10/30/2011 | 101093 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering failed and the vehicle became hard to steer in any direction while making a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired the failure mileage was 101,093 and the current mileage was 101,094. rds | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| A gear somewhere within the steering column is cheaply made and ware's out. there is slack between the teeth on the gear's. in result as you go over small bumps and big there is a clunk noise from the steering column. as well as the car does not track straight down the road because of the slack in the gear teeth the tires slightly wobble as driving because the steering wheel is not controlling the tires for the amount of slack between the gap in the gear teeth. i believe this needs to be a safety recall based on the severity of being a steering issue, and as a result, loss of steering could be possible if the gears completely strip out. it is not an uncommon problem, considering almost everyone who owns a cobalt experience's this same exact problem. please look into this. chevy refuses to recognize!!! | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 24000 | ||
| In the fall of 2006, my 2006 chevrolet cobalt, with 24,000 miles on it, was clunking when turning left or right. i took it to the dealership, where it was diagnosed as having a flawed intermediate steering shaft. the shaft was replaced under the general motors factory 3year 36,000-mile warranty. today is october 5th 2011 and my cobalt has roughly 40,000 miles on it, and once again, i am hearing that same noise all over again. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel would seize and become difficult to turn. a beeping noise would sound during the failure and the steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. an appointment was scheduled with an authorized dealer to attempt to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel would seize and become difficult to turn. a beeping noise would sound during the failure and the steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. an appointment was scheduled with an authorized dealer to attempt to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 09/28/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving highway speed, the contact stated that the steering wheel get stiff, making it difficult for the contact to turn the wheel. the vehicle would also make a beaping noise and the warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel of the vehicle. the contact made an appointment for the dealer to inspect the defect. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was unavailable. nw | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel would lock intermittently. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) but advised that the recall did not associate the contacts vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel would lock intermittently. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) but advised that the recall did not associate the contacts vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel would lock intermittently. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and told the contact that the nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) recall did not associate the contacts vin. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000. nw | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 81300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while making a turn at various speeds, the steering wheel made a popping noise. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. after experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. the recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. the steering failures continued to occur. the vehicle was not taken back for further repair. the failure mileage was 81,300. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| The power steering failed on yesterday september 6th, 2011. the mph needle does not move at all on the rpm needle. in order to get the vehicle to move what it seems to be 30 miles per hour i must press hard on the accelaterator. there was a recall on the vehilce and i received a letter to have the car looked at by darcars dealership. i took the car to the dealership may 2011 and the representative stated that the steering column was replaced and everything is fine. now 4 months later the vehicle is in worse condition then it was prior to me taking it to the dealership. not sure what to do at this point | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 81300 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while making a turn at various speeds, the steering wheel made a popping noise. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. after experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. the recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. the steering failures continued to occur. the vehicle was not taken back for further repair. the failure mileage was 81,300. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| The power steering failed on yesterday september 6th, 2011. the mph needle does not move at all on the rpm needle. in order to get the vehicle to move what it seems to be 30 miles per hour i must press hard on the accelaterator. there was a recall on the vehilce and i received a letter to have the car looked at by darcars dealership. i took the car to the dealership may 2011 and the representative stated that the steering column was replaced and everything is fine. now 4 months later the vehicle is in worse condition then it was prior to me taking it to the dealership. not sure what to do at this point | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pontiac g6. the contact stated while starting the vehicle the steering wheel locks up. the contact had to restart the vehicle in order to unlock the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated the steering column in defective and needs to be replaced. the mechanic informed the contact the steering could lock up while driving and cause a crash. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 60,000. jo | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 81300 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while making a turn at various speeds, the steering wheel made a popping noise. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. after experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. the recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. the steering failures continued to occur. the vehicle was not taken back for further repair. the failure mileage was 81,300. rvk | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| The power steering failed on yesterday september 6th, 2011. the mph needle does not move at all on the rpm needle. in order to get the vehicle to move what it seems to be 30 miles per hour i must press hard on the accelaterator. there was a recall on the vehilce and i received a letter to have the car looked at by darcars dealership. i took the car to the dealership may 2011 and the representative stated that the steering column was replaced and everything is fine. now 4 months later the vehicle is in worse condition then it was prior to me taking it to the dealership. not sure what to do at this point | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 81300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while turning at various speeds, a popping noise would come from the steering column. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. after experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. the recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. the steering failures continued. the vehicle was not taken back for further repair. the failure mileage was 81,300. sm. | |||
| 09/06/2011 | |||
| The power steering failed on yesterday september 6th, 2011. the mph needle does not move at all on the rpm needle. in order to get the vehicle to move what it seems to be 30 miles per hour i must press hard on the accelaterator. there was a recall on the vehilce and i received a letter to have the car looked at by darcars dealership. i took the car to the dealership may 2011 and the representative stated that the steering column was replaced and everything is fine. now 4 months later the vehicle is in worse condition then it was prior to me taking it to the dealership. not sure what to do at this point | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 162000 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt- had original recall on electric steering done. now 2 dealers can't figure out what is wring with the car, but suspect the steering module is out. driving you lose power steering, just as before. scan shows 19 codes all associated with the steering. my car and a friend with the same vehicle have expierenced this. | |||
| 07/28/2011 | 43000 | ||
| The power steering in my '06 chevy cobalt suddenly died, and continues to die every time i turn on the car. the car was working perfectly fine beforehand. this is a recent problem for me but after a few minutes of research i see that many, many people are having a similar issue with their '05-'07 cobalts. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 58240 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt when i was driving to my parents house i had no control of the power steering i slightly hit the fence. i did take my car to the dealer because of the recall and had the power steering motor replaced however the problem persist and it turns out its the power steering column. isn't it suppose to be a recall for the entire power steering | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering feature would malfunction. the vehicle would down shift and the steering would become difficult. the contact also stated that he received the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the electronic power steering motor was replaced, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three occasions where they were unable to remedy the failure. the dealer stated that they could not identify the failure because they could not duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000. sm. | |||
| 07/28/2011 | 43000 | ||
| The power steering in my '06 chevy cobalt suddenly died, and continues to die every time i turn on the car. the car was working perfectly fine beforehand. this is a recent problem for me but after a few minutes of research i see that many, many people are having a similar issue with their '05-'07 cobalts. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 58240 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt when i was driving to my parents house i had no control of the power steering i slightly hit the fence. i did take my car to the dealer because of the recall and had the power steering motor replaced however the problem persist and it turns out its the power steering column. isn't it suppose to be a recall for the entire power steering | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering feature would malfunction. the vehicle would down shift and the steering would become difficult. the contact also stated that he received the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the electronic power steering motor was replaced, but the failure continued. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer on three occasions where they were unable to remedy the failure. the dealer stated that they could not identify the failure because they could not duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 32,000. sm. | |||
| 07/28/2011 | 43000 | ||
| The power steering in my '06 chevy cobalt suddenly died, and continues to die every time i turn on the car. the car was working perfectly fine beforehand. this is a recent problem for me but after a few minutes of research i see that many, many people are having a similar issue with their '05-'07 cobalts. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 58240 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt when i was driving to my parents house i had no control of the power steering i slightly hit the fence. i did take my car to the dealer because of the recall and had the power steering motor replaced however the problem persist and it turns out its the power steering column. isn't it suppose to be a recall for the entire power steering | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering feature malfunctioned. the contact stated the vehicle would down shifts and the steering becomes difficult. the contact stated when the power steering system malfunctioned the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact received a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer replaced the electric power steering motor but that did not remedy the problem. the power steering continued to malfunction so the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer three times. each time the dealer could not remedy the problem. the dealer stated they could not identify the problem because the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the contact stated the was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage as 32,000. jo | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 58240 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt when i was driving to my parents house i had no control of the power steering i slightly hit the fence. i did take my car to the dealer because of the recall and had the power steering motor replaced however the problem persist and it turns out its the power steering column. isn't it suppose to be a recall for the entire power steering | |||
| 07/28/2010 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the power steering feature malfunctioned. the contact stated the vehicle would down shifts and the steering becomes difficult. the contact stated when the power steering system malfunctioned the vehicle could have caused a crash. the contact received a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer replaced the electric power steering motor but that did not remedy the problem. the power steering continued to malfunction so the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer three times. each time the dealer could not remedy the problem. the dealer stated they could not identify the problem because the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the contact stated the was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage as 32,000. jo | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph the electronic door locks began to open and close erratically. the steering wheel became stiff making it difficult to control the vehicle. the contact stated the power steering failed and the steering wheel needed excessive effort to turn the steering wheel while driving. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. there were warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel but the contact was unaware of which ones illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted to verify if the vin was included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. rvk | |||
| 07/29/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 30 mph the electronic door locks began to open and close erratically. the steering wheel became stiff making it difficult to steer. the contact stated the power steering had failed and the steering wheel needed excessive effort to steer while driving. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. there were warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel but the contact was unaware of which ones had illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted to verify if the vin was included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. ds | |||
| 07/14/2011 | |||
| The power steering went out in my 2006 chevy cobalt ltz while driving down the highway on the way home from work. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 115000 | ||
| I just bought a 2006 chevy cobalt 2.2l. two weeks ago i had to take it into a dealer for power steering issues. there is a recall open on it so they replaced the power steering motor. now, just two weeks after fixing it, i sturn my car on and there's no power steering again. i have already had it in once to fix this and it's still causing me problems. i work two jobs and don't have the money to be fixing this car repeatedly. i traded in a 1997 skylark for this 2006 cobalt wanting a newer, less to repair car. i ended up with a piece of junk that i'm stil 2 yrs away from paying off. | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 117175 | ||
| Power steering goes out while driving. this has happened several times. it just seems to get worse. message center will just state power steering. you can cut the car off and restart. this only gives you a little more time. this is very dangerous. please help!!! | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 76000 | ||
| I had steering motor replaced in 11/2010 after receiving recall notice. a few days ago i got into my car and the steering wheel was locked and the car would not start. i tried again and it started, but the car would jerk slightly when the car changed gears. slowed to a stop and the steering wheel completely locked and i could not move it. turned car off then back on a moment later. continued to drive aprox. 20 miles, then when slowed to turn into a parking spot, the car completely shut down on me, steering wheel locked. took the car into the dealership that did the recall---they cannot locate the problem or give me any answers on how to actually repair car. won't acknowledge there is any problem with the steering motor that was replaced and insist it is a different issue, and thus, not their responsibility to repair free of charge. i have asked dealership to contact gm's tech support and they are reluctant to do anything for me thus far. | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 75000 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt steering column is falling apart and making all kinds of clunking noises while driving, chevy already replaced the power steering motor because of a recall but refuses to do anything about the actual steering column which is falling apart and destined for failure with less than 80,000 miles | |||
| 06/06/2011 | 34265 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated with a loss of power steering. the steering wheel immediately became difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road and then towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 34,265. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 90800 | ||
| The power steering light comes on and goes out. when the car is turned off and on again, it works for moments before it cuts off again. this makes it very hard to drive the car and increases the changes of crashes. | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Had to replaced worn out bearing on front wheel early in vehicle's life. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 41088 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering to be hard to maneuver. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 41,088. | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 90800 | ||
| The power steering light comes on and goes out. when the car is turned off and on again, it works for moments before it cuts off again. this makes it very hard to drive the car and increases the changes of crashes. | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Had to replaced worn out bearing on front wheel early in vehicle's life. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 41088 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering fail. the steering would be hard to control. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 41,088...mw | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 90800 | ||
| The power steering light comes on and goes out. when the car is turned off and on again, it works for moments before it cuts off again. this makes it very hard to drive the car and increases the changes of crashes. | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Had to replaced worn out bearing on front wheel early in vehicle's life. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 41088 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering fail. the steering would be hard to control. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 41,088...mw | |||
| 06/21/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Had to replaced worn out bearing on front wheel early in vehicle's life. | |||
| 05/04/2011 | 41088 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering fail. the steering would be hard to control. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 41,088...mw | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and a power steering light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. after driving for approximately 5 miles the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and a power steering light began illuminating on the instrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. after driving for approximately 5 miles the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. sm. | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 85691 | ||
| My chevrolet cobalt 2006 has a steering column problem. it makes noises, like a rattle and i bougth the car on 03/16/2011, used and since the first week after purcharsed ive taken the car to get fix every day except for saturdays and still can not get it fix. it also shakes violently at times and its very, very scary. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph, when the traction control, abs and emissions warning lights illuminated. suddenly, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the speedometer began fluctuating between 50 and 70 mp. in addition, the fuel level gauge began to fluctuate between one quarter tank to three quarters. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the failure was caused by the body control module. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 79000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the traction control and emissions light illuminated, and the abs light flashed when all of a sudden the vehicle lose power steering and became difficult to steer. she also noticed that the speedometer decreased to 50 and then increased to 70, the gas gauge fluctuated from a quarter tank to three quarters. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer advised the contact that it was the body control module; however, the dealer erased the codes making it impossible to determine the failure. no repairs were performed. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000. bw | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 95000 | ||
| I was driving home and lost power to the steering wheel and i was unable to turn the steering wheel left or right. very stiff and pulled off to the side of the road. i called roadside assistance to come get me, after waiting 20 minutes, i turned it back on and the wheel was free to move again. this occured a second time last week when i started my car in the morning. i turned it off and on several times and finally it worked. the car is very unsafe and i was afraid to drive it as it may happen again going a faster speed. currently the car is now at the shop looking at the power steering mechanism that is bad. it is a recall and already replaced and is bad again. this is a serious problem where the car can stop working at anytime which gives you no control over the vehicle. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 50000 | ||
| I am requesting that dot nhtsa investigate the 2006 chevrolet cobalt intermediate steering shaft (part# 10394225) safety problem. this problem occurs when i am accelerating, decelerating, coasting (neutral), and braking. when i turn the steering wheel back and forth it makes a clunking noise giving me the notion that there is indeed something in the steering function that is broken. there have been numerous occasions upon accelerating where the steering wheel has overpowered my grip on the steering wheel causing my car to steer very hard to the left almost causing collision with other cars. the loss of control on steering is even worse upon low speed braking; the wheels have in the past turned at a 45 degree angle. again, this has almost caused a number of collisions at stop lights where there are 2 or more lanes, or there is a turning lane. it is only a matter of time before irreparable damage is done. cobalts have been known to replace this part 2-3 times over the course of 5 years in operation. so far no action to replace the part has been done on my part. currently there is a technical service bulletin for the problem but there is no recall. there are significant amounts of testimonies and evidence that there is a serious safety problem here and i wish you to formally investigate. there is no incident report yet, disregard incident date. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving repairs under nhtsa campaign: 10v073000 (steering), the vehicle began stalling sporadically and the power steering warning light illuminated. the dealer advised that the failure could have been caused by the wiring harness under the dashboard which he discovered was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice yet the dealer was unable to pinpoint the failure and could only suggest that it was the wiring harness, which was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 50000 | ||
| I am requesting that dot nhtsa investigate the 2006 chevrolet cobalt intermediate steering shaft (part# 10394225) safety problem. this problem occurs when i am accelerating, decelerating, coasting (neutral), and braking. when i turn the steering wheel back and forth it makes a clunking noise giving me the notion that there is indeed something in the steering function that is broken. there have been numerous occasions upon accelerating where the steering wheel has overpowered my grip on the steering wheel causing my car to steer very hard to the left almost causing collision with other cars. the loss of control on steering is even worse upon low speed braking; the wheels have in the past turned at a 45 degree angle. again, this has almost caused a number of collisions at stop lights where there are 2 or more lanes, or there is a turning lane. it is only a matter of time before irreparable damage is done. cobalts have been known to replace this part 2-3 times over the course of 5 years in operation. so far no action to replace the part has been done on my part. currently there is a technical service bulletin for the problem but there is no recall. there are significant amounts of testimonies and evidence that there is a serious safety problem here and i wish you to formally investigate. there is no incident report yet, disregard incident date. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving repairs under nhtsa campaign: 10v073000 (steering), the vehicle began stalling sporadically and the power steering warning light illuminated. the dealer advised that the failure could have been caused by the wiring harness under the dashboard which he discovered was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice yet the dealer was unable to pinpoint the failure and could only suggest that it was the wiring harness, which was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | 50000 | ||
| I am requesting that dot nhtsa investigate the 2006 chevrolet cobalt intermediate steering shaft (part# 10394225) safety problem. this problem occurs when i am accelerating, decelerating, coasting (neutral), and braking. when i turn the steering wheel back and forth it makes a clunking noise giving me the notion that there is indeed something in the steering function that is broken. there have been numerous occasions upon accelerating where the steering wheel has overpowered my grip on the steering wheel causing my car to steer very hard to the left almost causing collision with other cars. the loss of control on steering is even worse upon low speed braking; the wheels have in the past turned at a 45 degree angle. again, this has almost caused a number of collisions at stop lights where there are 2 or more lanes, or there is a turning lane. it is only a matter of time before irreparable damage is done. cobalts have been known to replace this part 2-3 times over the course of 5 years in operation. so far no action to replace the part has been done on my part. currently there is a technical service bulletin for the problem but there is no recall. there are significant amounts of testimonies and evidence that there is a serious safety problem here and i wish you to formally investigate. there is no incident report yet, disregard incident date. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving repairs under nhtsa campaign: 10v073000 (steering), the vehicle began stalling sporadically and the power steering warning light illuminated. the dealer advised that the failure could have been caused by the wiring harness under the dashboard which he discovered was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice yet the dealer was unable to pinpoint the failure and could only suggest that it was the wiring harness, which was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 01/13/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving repairs under nhtsa campaign: 10v073000 (steering), the began stalling sporadically with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the dealer advised that the failure could have been caused by the wiring harness under the dashboard which he discovered was corroded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice yet the dealer was unable to pinpoint the failure and could only suggest that it was the wiring harness. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 23000 | ||
| Our 2006 chevy cobalt has issues with the powersteering. it malfunctions often but with no aparent trigger. the warning system is not reliable because it doesn't always give warning of the failure, and sometimes it dings and no failure occurs. when malfunctioning the steering is extremely difficult to use. a great amount of force is required to turn the steering wheel. the problem may occur at any time and at any speed. then when the steering is locked it often frees up spontaneously! this is very dangerous!!! this is my second complaint. we purchased our 2006 chevy cobalt new and at about 23k miles we began to have problems with the power steering. the power steering assist motor has been replaced several times and the colum was also replaced. we just had the psa motor replaced throught the recall for the second time. our particular car was not even listed in the recall but the dealership did the repairs because of our longterm issuse. i believe there must be some other part causing the problem (sparatic and unreliable steering) because the psa motor has been replaced several times but the problem continues to reoccur. now our car has high milage and gm is unwilling to do anything to make this right. we have been paying for this defective and dangerous car for 4 years now and the problem has still not been resolved! i'm afraid this issue will cause serious injury or death, it must be fixed! this defective product is a hazard to all people on the road. the 'new' psa motor does not work any better then the origional part. | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 49800 | ||
| When turning sharp right in my 2006 chevy cobalt ls 4dr, there is a loud, metal rubbing sound coming from the passenger side wheel well, as if steering is hiting something underneath. only happens when turn is sharp, such as a u-turn or coming out from an alley, driveway, etc. | |||
| 02/05/2011 | 23000 | ||
| Our 2006 chevy cobalt has issues with the powersteering. it malfunctions often but with no aparent trigger. the warning system is not reliable because it doesn't always give warning of the failure, and sometimes it dings and no failure occurs. when malfunctioning the steering is extremely difficult to use. a great amount of force is required to turn the steering wheel. the problem may occur at any time and at any speed. then when the steering is locked it often frees up spontaneously! this is very dangerous!!! this is my second complaint. we purchased our 2006 chevy cobalt new and at about 23k miles we began to have problems with the power steering. the power steering assist motor has been replaced several times and the colum was also replaced. we just had the psa motor replaced throught the recall for the second time. our particular car was not even listed in the recall but the dealership did the repairs because of our longterm issuse. i believe there must be some other part causing the problem (sparatic and unreliable steering) because the psa motor has been replaced several times but the problem continues to reoccur. now our car has high milage and gm is unwilling to do anything to make this right. we have been paying for this defective and dangerous car for 4 years now and the problem has still not been resolved! i'm afraid this issue will cause serious injury or death, it must be fixed! this defective product is a hazard to all people on the road. the 'new' psa motor does not work any better then the origional part. | |||
| 02/15/2006 | 49800 | ||
| When turning sharp right in my 2006 chevy cobalt ls 4dr, there is a loud, metal rubbing sound coming from the passenger side wheel well, as if steering is hiting something underneath. only happens when turn is sharp, such as a u-turn or coming out from an alley, driveway, etc. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 93245 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 60 mph when the steering wheel exhibited a beeping sound and became extremely stiff and hard to turn. she then turned the vehicle on and off repeatedly as the steering wheel reset temporarily before recurring within a few minutes. the power steering warning light was then illuminated and the failure recurred. the manufacturer was contacted who advised the contact that they would research the failure and contact her with a decision. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 93,245. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 93245 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the steering wheel made a beeping sound and locked. she turned the vehicle on and off in order to get the steering wheel to unlock, which worked temporarily and then a power of steering message came on the dash board and the failure happened again. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they would research the problem and contact her back. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 93, 245. pm | |||
| 01/27/2011 | 65000 | ||
| Steering: electric power assist system - i have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. four months ago, i took the vehicle to the dealership to have nhtsa recall campaign number: pe10005 10v073000 completed. for the last four months the vehicle performed as it had prior to experience the power steering issue that prompted me to have the recall performed. for the last week, i have experienced intermittant power steering loss. each time, while driving the power steering loss warning message appears and i have a overall loss of power steering, the braking system is compromised as it is slow to respond and the vehicle (an automatic transmission) shakes violently as if it was trying to shift gears. this loss typically subsides at higher speeds. i believe that the replacement part is also defective. the power steering returns if the vehicle is stopped and the engine is turned off then back on, however after less than 1/2 a mile the power steering loss warning message appears again and the issues return. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after receiving a recall in reference to nhtsa campaign id number (10v073000-steering:electric power assist system). after having this recall repaired the failure of the steering shaking violently and the engine making loud grinding noises has still occurred. the check engine light has illuminated on the instrumental panel after the shaking and the noises from the engine. the vehicle has been inspected by a dealer and was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. tb | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 64400 | ||
| Problems with the power steering..had the ass moto replaced and now they telling me i need 2000 worth of work to fix the issue.. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 36000 | ||
| I have had a problem with my 06 cobalt back in early 07 it was under warranty at the 7 times i took it to the dealer for steering concerns. the dealership could not duplicate the hard steering problem or produce computer problem.i was very adament about this and also got new tires thinking that was the problem. it was not ! i was not aware of any serious problem with the power steering,and was a leary to drive my car (a gift from my mom) but had nothing else to drive. in march of this year on the 30th i was comming from a friends home and was on a side road i slowed to make a right turn and i could not get the car to go right,it was very hard to to turn,and i went through the light and hit a tree head on and the air bag did not diploy. i was told later i missed the sensor. the car was totaled and g.m. wont do anything about this.i was told that even though the car sat for 2 months with a dead battery the computer does not loose data. (g.m.) i know of several cobalt oweners who have had the power assist replaced on more than one occasion and it still went out.the mechanics (a.s.e.)certified informed me it is not the power assist it is in the steering column,and should be replaced,but g.m. wont do that it would cost to much money.it is nice to know that g.m. would rather sacrifice the consumer rather than take care of them.i also understand the computer has a history of not recording properly when there is a problem.the rest of us who have had a crash with and without air bags need some kind of solution.g.m. is sweeping this under the rug!!!! thank you for your time. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 93057 | ||
| In april i received a recall for the chevy colbalt 2006, it was for the power steering assist motor, i waited nearly 7 months even though i placed order in april. i finally got it done after the power steering light went off in dec. and called the dealership with my frustration because i never received a call that the part was in. a week later the power steering light went off again, come to find out i need a new power steering column (this is a 4 year old car!!!), so the recall should not just be the motor but the steering column as well, this is very dangerous, the steering completely goes and you can barely turn the steering wheel. this needs to be looked into asap before someone gets hurt or killed. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph the power steering fails. the steering becomes very hard to maneuver the vehicle has to be turned off and on and it would reset itself. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 44,000....mw | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 93057 | ||
| In april i received a recall for the chevy colbalt 2006, it was for the power steering assist motor, i waited nearly 7 months even though i placed order in april. i finally got it done after the power steering light went off in dec. and called the dealership with my frustration because i never received a call that the part was in. a week later the power steering light went off again, come to find out i need a new power steering column (this is a 4 year old car!!!), so the recall should not just be the motor but the steering column as well, this is very dangerous, the steering completely goes and you can barely turn the steering wheel. this needs to be looked into asap before someone gets hurt or killed. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph the power steering fails. the steering becomes very hard to maneuver the vehicle has to be turned off and on and it would reset itself. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 44,000....mw | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle lost it's power steering. the dealer was not informed. the contact did not notify the manufacture. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 86,000. bw | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph the power steering fails. the steering becomes very hard to maneuver the vehicle has to be turned off and on and it would reset itself. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 44,000....mw | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle lost it's power steering. the dealer was not informed. the contact did not notify the manufacture. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 86,000. bw | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 46000 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that is having power steering issues. i thought that the recall repair would fix the issue as i had it repaired a week ago. after the repair the power steering light came on and the car became hard to steer. the car was taken back to an authorized dealer and they charged me $43.00 to diagnose the problem and came up with several codes in the computer but could not duplicate the issue. they reset the computer and it happened again today. no power steering and the car started shuttering the power steering light came on and the traction control light comes on. when i turned the car off and restarted it i then had power steering but the check engine light was still on. this is a very dangerous situation and i do not believe gm is fixing the right problem. | |||
| 07/12/2010 | 80681 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving 10 mph into a parking space, a chime sounded with a sudden illumination of the powering steering and enhanced traction system warning indicators. there was a loss of power steering. the engine was turned off. when the engine was restarted the vehicle operated normally without the illumination of the warning lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer three different times for the same failure. the ecm was replaced and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 80,681. js | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 46000 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that is having power steering issues. i thought that the recall repair would fix the issue as i had it repaired a week ago. after the repair the power steering light came on and the car became hard to steer. the car was taken back to an authorized dealer and they charged me $43.00 to diagnose the problem and came up with several codes in the computer but could not duplicate the issue. they reset the computer and it happened again today. no power steering and the car started shuttering the power steering light came on and the traction control light comes on. when i turned the car off and restarted it i then had power steering but the check engine light was still on. this is a very dangerous situation and i do not believe gm is fixing the right problem. | |||
| 07/12/2010 | 80681 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving 10 mph into a parking space, a chime sounded with a sudden illumination of the powering steering and enhanced traction system warning indicators. there was a loss of power steering. the engine was turned off. when the engine was restarted the vehicle operated normally without the illumination of the warning lights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer three different times for the same failure. the ecm was replaced and the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 80,681. js | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 64325 | ||
| Vehicle power steering failed again two weeks after dealer preformed mandated recall work to fix power steering failures with this model of vehicle. with most recent steering failure, dealer claims they can't duplicate the problem and that they do not have to preform any more warranty work to fix the power steering since they say they already did the required recall work. what leaves us with a vehicle that potentially still suffers from intermittent lose of power assist to the steering. | |||
| 11/03/2010 | 89887 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle began to shake and a loss of power steering occurred with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. also, the speed odometer became inoperable. in addition, the engine and traction control warning indicators illuminated the previous day. the contact continued to drive with excessive force applied to the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they recommended the vehicle be taken to a dealer. the contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 89,887. js | |||
| 10/19/2010 | |||
| Chevy 2006 cobalt power steering failed four times since august 13th power steering motor replaced. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 32000 | ||
| My daughter owns a 2006 chevy cobalt, (which i provided much of the $$ for) it has approx 32k miles. it recently developed an issue with a knocking sound from under the dashboard that continues for 10-15 seconds almost every time the car is started. she took the car to a local trusted repair shop, and it was determined to be a power steering problem that the mechanic felt should /could be a recall item and suggested that she take it to the dealership; charged $48. dealership checked out car free of charge (that is suspicious) for 2 hours, and determined that it was a problem with the intermediate steering shaft part # 15800140. they referred to bulletin # 04-03-08-006d.the approx cost to repair it would be $1100, but it was deemed safe to drive although the knocking sound would be a nuisance. soon after i researched the internet and easily found numerous complaints, injuries, and accidents from cobalt steering problems for 2005-2009 vehicles, yet it was not a recall item. i know that my daughter's current issue will only get much worse and the value of the car is very diminished. the odds of selling it are slim. please! make chevrolet recall cobalt for their steering defects a.s.a.p. we work hard and can't afford to repair this vehicle. but, i will pay to have it repaired to save my daughter's life, what choice do we have? | |||
| 10/19/2010 | |||
| Chevy 2006 cobalt power steering failed four times since august 13th power steering motor replaced. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 32000 | ||
| My daughter owns a 2006 chevy cobalt, (which i provided much of the $$ for) it has approx 32k miles. it recently developed an issue with a knocking sound from under the dashboard that continues for 10-15 seconds almost every time the car is started. she took the car to a local trusted repair shop, and it was determined to be a power steering problem that the mechanic felt should /could be a recall item and suggested that she take it to the dealership; charged $48. dealership checked out car free of charge (that is suspicious) for 2 hours, and determined that it was a problem with the intermediate steering shaft part # 15800140. they referred to bulletin # 04-03-08-006d.the approx cost to repair it would be $1100, but it was deemed safe to drive although the knocking sound would be a nuisance. soon after i researched the internet and easily found numerous complaints, injuries, and accidents from cobalt steering problems for 2005-2009 vehicles, yet it was not a recall item. i know that my daughter's current issue will only get much worse and the value of the car is very diminished. the odds of selling it are slim. please! make chevrolet recall cobalt for their steering defects a.s.a.p. we work hard and can't afford to repair this vehicle. but, i will pay to have it repaired to save my daughter's life, what choice do we have? | |||
| 10/19/2010 | |||
| Chevy 2006 cobalt power steering failed four times since august 13th power steering motor replaced. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 32000 | ||
| My daughter owns a 2006 chevy cobalt, (which i provided much of the $$ for) it has approx 32k miles. it recently developed an issue with a knocking sound from under the dashboard that continues for 10-15 seconds almost every time the car is started. she took the car to a local trusted repair shop, and it was determined to be a power steering problem that the mechanic felt should /could be a recall item and suggested that she take it to the dealership; charged $48. dealership checked out car free of charge (that is suspicious) for 2 hours, and determined that it was a problem with the intermediate steering shaft part # 15800140. they referred to bulletin # 04-03-08-006d.the approx cost to repair it would be $1100, but it was deemed safe to drive although the knocking sound would be a nuisance. soon after i researched the internet and easily found numerous complaints, injuries, and accidents from cobalt steering problems for 2005-2009 vehicles, yet it was not a recall item. i know that my daughter's current issue will only get much worse and the value of the car is very diminished. the odds of selling it are slim. please! make chevrolet recall cobalt for their steering defects a.s.a.p. we work hard and can't afford to repair this vehicle. but, i will pay to have it repaired to save my daughter's life, what choice do we have? | |||
| 10/19/2010 | |||
| Chevy 2006 cobalt power steering failed four times since august 13th power steering motor replaced. | |||
| 10/15/2010 | 32000 | ||
| My daughter owns a 2006 chevy cobalt, (which i provided much of the $$ for) it has approx 32k miles. it recently developed an issue with a knocking sound from under the dashboard that continues for 10-15 seconds almost every time the car is started. she took the car to a local trusted repair shop, and it was determined to be a power steering problem that the mechanic felt should /could be a recall item and suggested that she take it to the dealership; charged $48. dealership checked out car free of charge (that is suspicious) for 2 hours, and determined that it was a problem with the intermediate steering shaft part # 15800140. they referred to bulletin # 04-03-08-006d.the approx cost to repair it would be $1100, but it was deemed safe to drive although the knocking sound would be a nuisance. soon after i researched the internet and easily found numerous complaints, injuries, and accidents from cobalt steering problems for 2005-2009 vehicles, yet it was not a recall item. i know that my daughter's current issue will only get much worse and the value of the car is very diminished. the odds of selling it are slim. please! make chevrolet recall cobalt for their steering defects a.s.a.p. we work hard and can't afford to repair this vehicle. but, i will pay to have it repaired to save my daughter's life, what choice do we have? | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 8200 | ||
| I have a 06 chevy cobalt. since october 2007, the power steering has been going out and the transmission has been acting up. at the beginning, the problem would occur only once in a while. now it is happening everyday. i'm currently a nursing student and rely on my car. there have been many times when my car would start acting up and during dangerous conditions such as thunderstorms or just in an unsafe part of town. i was happy when a power steering recall was issued, but after having the recalled fixed, the problem is still occuring! i'm a michigan native and know first hand the impact on the economy on the american auto industry. i wanted to support the local economy by choosing this car. now i don't think i would ever buy a gm car again. something more needs to be done! this car is not safe!!! | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 82000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 65 mph when she attempted to turn left to exit the highway the power steering failed she was a put additional strength completed the turn and avoid a near crash with a truck. the contact stated she experienced the failure several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer didn't assist because the vehicle wasn't purchased at their dealership. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. li | |||
| 10/14/2010 | 8200 | ||
| I have a 06 chevy cobalt. since october 2007, the power steering has been going out and the transmission has been acting up. at the beginning, the problem would occur only once in a while. now it is happening everyday. i'm currently a nursing student and rely on my car. there have been many times when my car would start acting up and during dangerous conditions such as thunderstorms or just in an unsafe part of town. i was happy when a power steering recall was issued, but after having the recalled fixed, the problem is still occuring! i'm a michigan native and know first hand the impact on the economy on the american auto industry. i wanted to support the local economy by choosing this car. now i don't think i would ever buy a gm car again. something more needs to be done! this car is not safe!!! | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 82000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 65 mph when she attempted to turn left to exit the highway the power steering failed she was a put additional strength completed the turn and avoid a near crash with a truck. the contact stated she experienced the failure several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer didn't assist because the vehicle wasn't purchased at their dealership. the manufacturer will be contacted. the failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. li | |||
| 05/28/2010 | 70000 | ||
| All of my electrical components go crazy including the gauges, radio, headlights, power breaks/ steering. the car also stalls upon stopping and in traffic(usually going over 40mph). it has stalled several times in traffic causing other cars to swerve or slam on their brakes. im schocked i havent been hit yet. then the car will also overaccelarate. on one occasion i barely touched the gas to pull away from a stop sign and the car accelarated very quickly through the intersection and into the park across the street. after all this happens the battery will die and the key will get stuck in the ignition. the same basic cycle occurs every few months. i have had it to the dealership four times this week alone and each time it acts up again within hours. they do not seem to have any idea how to fix it either. | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Lost control of the car going around 50, rolled across the road and then into a ditch where i hit a tree. car was totaled. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly locked causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole. the front passenger suffered minor injuries and no police report was filed for the incident. two weeks prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system was performed. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 75000. bml | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Lost control of the car going around 50, rolled across the road and then into a ditch where i hit a tree. car was totaled. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly locked causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole. the front passenger suffered minor injuries and no police report was filed for the incident. two weeks prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system was performed. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 75000. bml | |||
| 06/19/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was hit from behind while traveling 55 mph and loses control of the vehicle causing the contact to hit the median wall and destroy the vehicle. the contact stated that the power steering went out on the vehicle and could not control the vehicle and keep from hitting the median wall. even though the vehicle was under recall, the contact did not receive the notice for campaign number 10v073000, which deals with the electronic power assist, until august 1, 2010. the recall was issued march 1, 201o and the contact feels if they knew off the recall prior to the accident, the lose of the vehicle could have been prevented. the contact was not aware of the mileage on the vehicle.rl | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Lost control of the car going around 50, rolled across the road and then into a ditch where i hit a tree. car was totaled. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly locked causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole. the front passenger suffered minor injuries and no police report was filed for the incident. two weeks prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system was performed. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 75000. bml | |||
| 06/19/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was hit from behind while traveling 55 mph and loses control of the vehicle causing the contact to hit the median wall and destroy the vehicle. the contact stated that the power steering went out on the vehicle and could not control the vehicle and keep from hitting the median wall. even though the vehicle was under recall, the contact did not receive the notice for campaign number 10v073000, which deals with the electronic power assist, until august 1, 2010. the recall was issued march 1, 201o and the contact feels if they knew off the recall prior to the accident, the lose of the vehicle could have been prevented. the contact was not aware of the mileage on the vehicle.rl | |||
| 05/16/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Lost control of the car going around 50, rolled across the road and then into a ditch where i hit a tree. car was totaled. | |||
| 09/02/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel had suddenly locked causing the contact to crash into a nearby pole. the front passenger suffered minor injuries and no police report was filed for the incident. two weeks prior the vehicle was taken to the dealership where recall 10v073000 steering: electric power assist system was performed. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 75000. bml | |||
| 06/19/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was hit from behind while traveling 55 mph and loses control of the vehicle causing the contact to hit the median wall and destroy the vehicle. the contact stated that the power steering went out on the vehicle and could not control the vehicle and keep from hitting the median wall. even though the vehicle was under recall, the contact did not receive the notice for campaign number 10v073000, which deals with the electronic power assist, until august 1, 2010. the recall was issued march 1, 201o and the contact feels if they knew off the recall prior to the accident, the lose of the vehicle could have been prevented. the contact was not aware of the mileage on the vehicle.rl | |||
| 08/29/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 40 to 45 mph the dash board light illuminated within seconds the steering failed. the driver lost control of the vehicle went off an embankment. she received bruises to the body. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and the current mileage were 68,000. li | |||
| 07/17/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Power assist steering fails to operate during normal operation of vehicle. stopping and turning the engine off and on remedies the failure. this occurrence is random and without a noticeable pattern. however, the problem seems to occur more often during hot weather conditions. | |||
| 06/24/2006 | |||
| I have owned my 2006 chevy cobalt since june 2006 and have had numerous problems out of this car. i have had to pay out of pocket for every repair because they seem to all happen before a recall is issued and the dealerships will not refund money on the repairs. 1) a/c leaks water in passenger side floor board. i have had it in the shop 3 times and it is still leaking. no one can figure out why the water is leaking into the car. 2) gas tank had to be replaced due to fule lines cracking. 3) power steering went out while my husband was driving on the interstate and was about 130 miles from home. 4) the car would die if the rpm's got too low, this was caused by a carbon build up on the idler. 5) there is no way to check the transmission fluid and it is starting to slip and take forever to upshit. 6) the key gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out. 7) the drivers side door gets stuck and will not open. 8) the door latch sometimes messes up and the door does not close. 9) the stereo display and buttons no longer work. i can not use the cd player for fear of losing the cd for ever since the eject button doesn't work. i can not see the clock or what station the radio is on. the car lost its value so fast that even after 4 yrs of having it i still can not trade it in due to the amt. i still owe on it. so i am stuck driving this piece of crap until it is paid for. i have already invested several thousands of dollars into this car for these problems. i believe that the car is a lemon and i should be reimbursed for the car and all of the out of pocket repairs i have had to make. | |||
| 05/12/2010 | |||
| Having accident because power sterring went off. the car was in shop (vara chevrolet san antonio,tx)on april 28, 2010. asking dealer to fixed it. saying no parts. after 2-3 weeks got an accident, dealer still did not have parts. took car to the shop. (benson chevrolet san antonio tx) dealer called allstate without asking or informing us. they did not want to pay. car is in the shop since may 13 2010 until today's date (june 27 2010) asking for rental car. local dealer authorized it. after gmc chevrolet found out we put a complaint on bbb cancel rental meantime the car is still in the shop. due to the complaint. they knew the consequence why sent letter without no parts and now do not want pay for the repairs.the car is 2006 and it has 4 recalls. 1. fuel pump. 2. power steering not fixed on time. 3.power train: automatic transmision.4.structure. already had fuel pump and power steering deffected. | |||
| 06/25/2010 | 48000 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt ls: power steering failure, as well as tach & speedometer flucuations. transmission shifts rough. engine light is on, as well as an icon that looks like a car with a lock on it. all this happened at one time...between the time i parked it after work (no problems), til i went out and started it again to go to the store. | |||
| 06/24/2006 | |||
| I have owned my 2006 chevy cobalt since june 2006 and have had numerous problems out of this car. i have had to pay out of pocket for every repair because they seem to all happen before a recall is issued and the dealerships will not refund money on the repairs. 1) a/c leaks water in passenger side floor board. i have had it in the shop 3 times and it is still leaking. no one can figure out why the water is leaking into the car. 2) gas tank had to be replaced due to fule lines cracking. 3) power steering went out while my husband was driving on the interstate and was about 130 miles from home. 4) the car would die if the rpm's got too low, this was caused by a carbon build up on the idler. 5) there is no way to check the transmission fluid and it is starting to slip and take forever to upshit. 6) the key gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out. 7) the drivers side door gets stuck and will not open. 8) the door latch sometimes messes up and the door does not close. 9) the stereo display and buttons no longer work. i can not use the cd player for fear of losing the cd for ever since the eject button doesn't work. i can not see the clock or what station the radio is on. the car lost its value so fast that even after 4 yrs of having it i still can not trade it in due to the amt. i still owe on it. so i am stuck driving this piece of crap until it is paid for. i have already invested several thousands of dollars into this car for these problems. i believe that the car is a lemon and i should be reimbursed for the car and all of the out of pocket repairs i have had to make. | |||
| 05/15/2010 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle lost all power steering. the contact stated the vehicle started bucking and shaking after it lost power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road, and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle started as normal. the failure has occurred four times. the contact stated the failure also happen when the vehicle was in park just before starting the vehicle it has lost power steering. he stated the failure was intermittent. he stated the failure occurred and then he received a recall letter. he reference recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system. the contact stated the failure has occurred twice after the recall work was performed. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they were not able to duplicate the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. vwb | |||
| 05/27/2010 | 74000 | ||
| Steering locks up | |||
| 06/09/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Electric power steering stops working and power steering appears on the display. if the car is shut off and restarted the power steering will work again. this has happened more and more frequently since the first occurance last week. it now happens 5-10 times per day on a 15 mile round trip commute. i called the dealer today and was told that the recall did not apply to my wife's car, it is scheduled for service on friday june 18, 2010. | |||
| 06/14/2010 | 70000 | ||
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls 4 door sedan has the power steering go out quite frequently, two days ago my girlfriend was driving it and was stopped at a t-intersection. after making the stop she proceded to make a left hand turn, at that time the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably and she ended up with all four tires jumping the curb. i do not know if the power steering went out at that particular moment, everything happened pretty quick. all i know is i have numerous concerns as to this cars road reliability. | |||
| 06/14/2010 | 47000 | ||
| Power steering went out. | |||
| 12/30/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Power steering failure in my car. started dec 2009 and failed every once in awhile and now it fails everytime i drive it. | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 78000 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt loses variable assist power steering randomly. requires great effort to turn when system fails. this problem was not a one-time event - it occured several times before i could arrange repairs. the entire steering column and all power assist associated parts were replaced, as the dealer stated this would be the corrective action. old parts were not retained, as i had the vehicle repaired by a reputable, ase certified shop. this car is used by my 17 year old daughter as a commuter car, school and such. this problem was repaired at my expense. now, gm has issued a recall, but the very dealer that diagnosed the probelm is telling me that this cobalt is not in gm's recall database. sure enough, i went online and checked and it isn't in there. this appears to be just one more attempt by gm to dodge their ethical responsibility to correct serious defects in their vehicles or to reimburse owners that have repaired a defect that later becomes a recall issue. this is why americans don't buy american vehicles. they are poorly made and the manufacturer won't stand behind them when there is a serious problem. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering was going in and out on the vehicle and if the vehicle was turned off and back on the power steering would temporarily come back. the contact stated that now the power steering is permanently gone. when the contact asked the dealer about recall campaign number 10v073000 dealing with the power steering; electronic assist, they were told the vehicle was not included. the failure mileage and current mileage was 120000 | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt the power steering fails intermittently.the are no waring lights before the failure occurres, the steering does not shake, when the vehicle is turned off for a few minutes the steering returns to normal function. the manufacturer stated the vin was not included in the recall, but if the vehicle is repaired he could qualify for a refund if more vehicles are added to the recall. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 97,146. li | |||
| 06/02/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle makes a chiming sound, the light comes on and the power steering goes out. the contact stated that the power steering comes back after the car is turned off, but only last a few miles. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage on the vehicle was 60000.rl | |||
| 05/20/2010 | 43000 | ||
| Power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt keeps going out, at any time. | |||
| 05/26/2010 | 96000 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss and my wife was driving on a 100' high freeway and someone cut her off while they were merging into her lane she tried to swerve out of the way and she told me that when she tried to turn the wheel it was very hard to do so and then got extremely loose and caused her to over correct and then she hit the side concrete guard rail and then rolled and landed with the hovering about a 100' from her death. she was under the speed limit, wearing a seatbelt, air bags deployed and the police officer's were amazed that she didn't go over the edge. i have photos to provide. | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 35 mph there was a loss of power steering, followed by an engine stall. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician performed an unknown repair contributed to the steering and engine power failure. the service repair cost was $579.00. the contact received a recall notification six months after the failure occurred. the recall was under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall for an unknown reason. the failure mileage was 24,000. | |||
| 09/13/2008 | 0 | ||
| The power steering system went out on my 2006 chevy cobalt. unsure exactly when it went out. | |||
| 05/06/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cheveorlet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 20 mph there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to resume normally. the failure progressed to every time the vehicle was in operation. the authorized dealer was notified and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the vin was included in the recall. however, the dealer would not perform the recall remedy repair until they received payment from the manufacturer. the manufacturer was notified which stated that the dealer was independently owned, and were unable to enforce the service repair. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 63967 | ||
| Power steering failure car veered to left hitting oncoming car | |||
| 12/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| I began having problems with the electrical power steering assist in my 2006 chevy cobalt in december 2009. the power steering indicator would come on the message screen, followed by a dinging sound & difficulty steering my vehicle. i learned of the voluntary recall of my model vehicle on a news broadcast & decided to await written notification from chevy. the letter never came, but the problem has worsened. my car is becoming increasingly difficult to steer & i called chevy about it yesterday. i was informed that my car's vin isn't included in the recall & i would be responsible for the repairs as i shouldn't be having the problem. i haven't had the car repaired because i've had estimates of $90 to look at it & steering replacement costs ranging from $1200-$2000. i can't afford the repairs right now, but am afraid of a possible accident as it's especially difficult turning around curves. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 37743 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed immediately after the vehicle was turned on. the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and after it was restarted, the power steering seemed to reset and function normally. the contact was previously involved in a crash twice due to the steering failure which made it difficult to control the vehicle. the contact didnt mention if there were any injuries involved in the previous crash. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that he would have to pay for the repairs. the current and failure mileages were 37,743. | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 72200 | ||
| I was driving down a dirt road traveling between 15 and 20 mph. i had made it safely up the road and down the road till i started to turn a corner. it was a blind corner and as i started to turn i noticed the steering was really tough to control. i had lost power steering, the change was so sudden and it caused the steering wheel to jerk that i lost control of the car and slide across the road and into a very deep ditch. the angle i impacted caused damage to my front driver side bumper, fender, driver side front and rear door panels and rear bumper. it also cracked my bumper in two places and broke part of the driver side splash guard loose. there looked to be damage to the driver side headlight as well. i have contacted the dealership where i bought the car and they have order a replacement motor for the car and referred me to the gm customer service to find out whether the other repairs that need to be done will be taken care of by gm. on a side note i received a letter from gm issuing the recall and stating that i will be sent a letter when parts become available. | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 102000 | ||
| My powersteering went out on me as i was approaching my brother's home. the car started to get slow and then it would not turn. it was very hard to turn and it was very scary. i drive about 30 miles to work and 30 miles back home and that is not safe at all to drive. something has to be done about this matter before someone gets seriously hurt. | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 55438 | ||
| I was backing out of my driveway when my power steering went out. my car beeped at me 3 times before the steering went out and beeped 3 times when the steering came back on. it was out for about 5 seconds but i had my 9 month old daughter in the car and i do not feel safe driving knowing my power steering could go out at any second. i received a letter from chevorlet stating there has been a recall but that i need to wait for another letter that says the parts to correct the situation are in. | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 74600 | ||
| Purchased 2006 chev colbt lt in january on the13 of the month later the steer colume start locking up. contact a general motors and chevorletservice department and was told there as a recall on the power steering it happen every time you drive under 15-20 miles a hour it goes to manual driving very hard to turnthe steering wheel as long as your driving 30-40 miles it has power steering, i was told that chevorlet has not found a way to correct this problem and it was goinf to a be recalled. i was also told if i brought it in before the recall i would have to pay for it and sign a form that said the dealership would not be held liabable after it was fixed. it has been three month since i spoke to gm and the dealership and i haven't heard anything about the recall. this is very dangerous i have a infant and wife that some time rides in my card and if i have to turn quickly i might not be able to. also if someone or a car turn in front of me i might not be able to turn the car because of the power steering being out in this vehilce. nothing has been done by the dealership to fix this problem as of today. | |||
| 04/23/2010 | 103000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 65 mph there was an unusual noise and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle would intermittently lose power steering. the dealer would not perform a diagnostic or further investigate the failure. he advised he was unable to make repairs and advised that he contact the nhtsa. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure and current mileages were 103,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 04/16/2010 | 95814 | ||
| The power steering light came on, on my 06' chevy cobalt and the steeling was hard to turn in any direction. i had to pull over because i had my son with me. i don't think it safe to drive my car anymore. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Chevy colbalt power steering failure | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Intermediate power steering goes out and message is displayed to service power steering, this happens every time i drive the vehicle. loud clunking noise is coming from steering column. | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when turning in any direction, he noticed that the power steering failed and the vehicle jolted. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer refused to perform the repair for recall (10v073000 regarding steering:electric power assist system) because her vehicle was not included. the contact then called the manufacturer who assigned her a case worker who advised her to make an appointment with the dealer at her expense. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. the current mileage was approximately 56,000. | |||
| 04/05/2010 | 47900 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the power steering failed without warning. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle began to operate normally. the failure occurred sporadically. the contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 47,900. the current mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 03/09/2010 | 48200 | ||
| Driving on a residential road in a 35 - 25 mph zone. proceeded to brake into a turn traveling at approximately 15-20mph and came upon a stopped truck in my lane. the driver of the truck was loading a ladder into his vehicle. i applied my brake and proceed to enter the other lane to avoid the truck. as a entered the other lane my power steering light came on and i had difficulty controlling the car and keeping it in the opposite lane of traffic going straight. at this point i am going about 3-5 mph and i am trying to force the wheel to the right. i was unable to keep the car in the opposite lane of traffic and i proceeded to hit the embankment on the left hand side of the road traveling at a very low speed. felt like a slow motion crash. my vehicle struck the embankment on the left hand side causing minor damage to the exterior of the vehicle. the impact was such that my radiator to the car was bent and needed to be replaced. after my vehicle came to a stop the check engine light and the power steering light remained illuminated. i was able to reverse the vehicle and drive it to a safe location on the side of the road and call police. i have not seen either of these lights since the accident and my car was fixed. | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering failed. the contact pulled over, shut the vehicle off and restarted it. the power steering still failed intermittently. the vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the current mileage was approximately 63,800. | |||
| 04/04/2010 | 106443 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt vin# [xxx] intermittent loss of power steering. determined that recall for this problem had been initiated 3/10/10 and contacted chevrolet for assistance. chevrolet claimed my car was not affected. i invite them to try to drive my car never knowing when the steering might go out. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | |||
| I was driving slow around a bend and my car lost complete control spun around three times almost hit a bus, then the steering wheel locked completely on me. i had to try to coast it down the hill to pull over for traffic. it has done this three times so far with the spinning, even on days that there is dry roads. i also parked the car went into a drugstore and came out and the car steering was totally locked as well. i don't understand why this is doing it and i feel that this is a unsafe car as i transport my children around. i no longer am confident in that car. it also slides all over the road in winter and i also have studded tires. | |||
| 03/08/2010 | |||
| The power steering just started turning off. sometimes when i am making sharp turns, other times it just shuts off at random. i would say it happens every other day that i am driving. it makes it a safety hazard because it is almost impossible to make quick or sharp turns, and is just overall hard to drive. | |||
| 03/29/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximate speeds of 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the warning panel, immediately followed by a loss of power steering control. the contact then shut the engine off and then restarted the vehicle. the power steering had reset itself and was operating normally. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 46,700. | |||
| 04/03/2010 | 9000 | ||
| Me and my kids ages 7 and 5 were headed home when my car locked up around a curve and then power steering light come on, thank god i was able to stop!! this car could have costed our lives.... i looked up my car on the internet and the 2006 chevy cobalt has been recalled!! how bout that..... what can be done about this? i dont know about these vehicales they have become dangerus im kind of scaired to own a newer model car, that makes toyota and chevy that has been recalled. and they are not little problems!!!! are they useing cheaper parts or not testing them right... they need to figure out something or it could cost my kids and my life... and no car is worth that!!! the company needs to be alot more concerned about there products... i havent called the company yet but i read all the reports and some people had to pay for chevys screw up and that is not fair to me or my kids!!! | |||
| 03/31/2010 | 47500 | ||
| Power steering stops working while driving car | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 15 mph, the power steering failed while the contact was making a turn. the contact was unable to control the vehicle when it crashed into a concrete base. one passenger was injured and a police report was filed. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop; the contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. the vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were unknown. | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 88000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed and it began to malfunction on a daily basis. the contact called the dealer and was informed that the power steering failure was electrical. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing when the complaint was filed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 88,000. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 74951 | ||
| Electric power steering went out today on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. it was working fine this morning, and i got off of work, went to start my car, once i started moving, i noticed that my power steering didn't work anymore. does gm have a recall for this yet? i am not paying money to fix this problem, it is a manufacturer defect and they need to recall it so i can get it fixed. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 48000 | 1 | 02/07/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure occurred intermittently. the manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls for her vin and would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn updated 06/04/10.*jb | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 67000 | ||
| My 2006 chevy cobalt at time is hard to turn a low speed. i talked to the dealer about the problem. he said he could not tell me if my car was part of the recall or not. he also told me i should be be getting a waring lighton my dash | |||
| 03/29/2010 | 67000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle lost power steering which made it extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. the same failure occurred about 300 times. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealership at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 67,000. | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 26000 | ||
| The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25mph to 35mph the power steering goes out. as the power steering goes out the vehicle is being pull to the side of the road turned off and on and then the steering would reset itself. the gm manufacture was call and inform contact his vin is not included in the recall and there is nothing they can do in regards to the failure. the vehicle was never taken to the dealer for a diagnostic check. the failure mileage was 26,000....mw | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 61000 | ||
| My 2006 chevrolet colbalt's power steering stopped working, causing loss of control | |||
| 01/01/2009 | |||
| My son owns a 2006 chevy cobalt. gm has elected not to recall his car at this time even though he has experienced loss of power steering while driving. his car has around 60000+ miles. if he shuts the car off and waits a few minutes he regains power steering. i am not sure how often this occurs be cause he is at school. gm gave him a case number and said he could have a diagnostic preformed. why should he have to pay for this and why are they being selective on cars. do not have specific date on failures. | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 86500 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. well to begin, i initially had an issue with my shift column, which i researched and found out it was a common issue with this vehicle. it would cause my key to get stuck in the ignition. i took it to the delearship and they replace the whole column. then a a couple of week later, my vehicle was accelerating really fun, i just blew it off for a moment, until i then tried to put my car in reverse one day, and it would not go anywhere. i took it to the delearship and they told me my transmission is slipping, at 86,000 miles. the dealearship has my car, and is trying to figure out if it's even worth fixing. im also wondering if this problem could have been caught the intial time they fixed the vehicle, and figured it was my shifting column, because even with my transmission slipping, it also affected the shifting column. one other problem i have had with the vehicle is the air bag sensor, i have not got this fixed yet, because the dealearship wants to charge $99 just to see exactly what's causing my airbag sensor to not come on, when i have passengers with me. | |||
| 03/26/2010 | 92150 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). i was driving home this evening from work when i got the power steering warning on my dash. soon after, i noticed my car would buck and jerk quite violently. it got to the point that i did not feel safe driving on the interstate so i pulled over. i called my local dealership, george weber, remembering there was a recall on 2006 chevy cobalts, to my dismay, my car was not included in this so called recall that was announced in march. however, the service department employee, marsha, did acknowledge that the symptoms i had experienced coincided with the symptoms of two vehicles that were fixed at her shop. the only difference was those two vehicles were under the recall, but my car is not. it is imperative that this recall extend to all cobalts that stand a chance of having the same issues. i was very scared for my safety and the other on the road as i felt i had no control over my vehicle. the scariest feeling is that it came out of no where. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 03/24/2010 | 54000 | ||
| The power steering goes out at random times. i get a warning signal on the instrument panel, and the steer becomes very difficult. if i stop the car and shut it off, the steering is restored for awhile. this happened to me on the highway, at highway speed. this is very concerning. | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 45000 | ||
| I was just pulling out of a parking space and the power steering failed this has only happened once and it became very difficult to steer the car and the power steering light came on. i turned the car off and then turned the car back on and i have not had the problem since | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 62506 | ||
| Inability to steer, car was taking to dealer, they was not able to get the car to duplicate | |||
| 03/20/2010 | 42100 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ltz. about 3 months ago, i was driving and power steering appeared on my dashboard along with a chime noise and a few other warning signs. i took it to a shop and they found nothing wrong with it. just this past tuesday 3/16/10 it did the same thing so i pulled over, turned it off and let it sit. after about an hour i drove home and it was fine. then today 3/20/10 it happend again as i was driving so i pulled over and turned it off for 10 minutes, started again, and the warning lights were stll there. i turned it off and on a few more times but the problem was still present. i contined to drive then, and the whole time the power steering warning came on and off along with the chime. the traction control and engine lights stayed on also. a few hours later, i started my car and the engine light stayed on the whole time until i got to my house. | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 49000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph at night the vehicles power steering suddenly stopped working. a digital check power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that were not sure which vehicles would be on the recall list. they also stated that they are uncertain if they would assume liability for the repairs. the failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 53,506. | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 73000 | ||
| Power steering defaults..... | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 82000 | ||
| 2006 chevy colbalt suddenly lost power steering and became extremely difficult to control, almost causing an accident on more than one occasion. | |||
| 07/23/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling at speeds of 30 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to maneuver. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 88,000. | |||
| 03/16/2010 | 59117 | ||
| The electronic power steering when out on my car several times almost getting me and my friend in to a accident. i was able to get my car home safely but had to drive with extreme cation. turning was more then difficult. the power steering would come back when i turned the car back on but shortly after would turn off again. i tried to fix it but it was to no avail it just kept turning off. this of cores makes it to where i cant even get to work safely with out worrying about my steering going completely out. | |||
| 03/12/2010 | 89000 | 1 | |
| I was driving and i was turning on a curb. i lost my power steering. i was going 50 mph. i went to take the car to the dealer and turned the car and once i restarted my car the power steering was back as if nothing happened. i was told by 2 dealer that my car is not on a recall list. and, that i needed to get the power steer motor replaced most likely. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt's power steering is not working. a few days ago the steering felt as if it were sticking. going into a turn there would be no power steering and i would have to really torque the wheel, then, in the same turn it would suddenly come back on causing me to oversteer and swerve. now it usually isn't working but occasionally does. *tr | |||
| 03/11/2010 | 77000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the highway in denver colorado when my power steering went complete out i had no control on the steering of the can i pumped my brakes to come to a complete stop. should i have been driving the car during rush hour i could have been killed or killed someone else. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states steering and front end problems. *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has been to the repair shop 3 times for front end problems. the coil pack and module had to be replaced. the shift lever failed and would not release the key when the engine was turned off. | |||
| 06/17/2009 | 91422 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph. the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard with a loss of power steering. the vehicle was able to continue in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the failure was contributed to the steering column. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 91,000. | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 54000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt . the car started to rattle when driving couple days latter the steering wheel started to wobble from side to side. i took it to a automotive repair garage and had the look at the problem and was told by the garage that the rack & pinion steering assembly needed to be replaced. there was a lot of play in the steering assembly. the garage had me speak to the local chevy dealer. the service department informed me that there has been major problems with the cobalts steering and there is 1.3 million chevy & pontiac cars that have a steering issues but there is nothing they could do for me but buy a new assembly at $367.00 plus labor to correct the problem. gm might recall the problem. the steering has locked up on me today after the gm dealer said it was ok to drive. thank god i was no going at a low speed. i hope that nobody gets killed. i have parked the car until i can have a new assembly installed by the repair garage. the assembly is a special order from a gm dealer. this also takes a toll on the tires and front end. *tr | |||
| 11/12/2008 | 34000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 50 mph the vechile lost power and the engine shut off. when the vehicle shut off the steering wheel was very difficult to control. the power steering warning light illuminated when the failure occurred. after the vehicle lost power the contact was only able to drive to the dealer at 5 mph. the dealer was performing a diagnostic test and will let her know the results. the failure mileage was 34,000. | |||
| 03/07/2010 | 10789 | 1 | |
| I'm driving the car and randomly the power steering flashes on the screen and my power steering stops working. turn the car off and back on and the issue goes away. *tr | |||
| 03/07/2010 | 33000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving 60mph she noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had any power steering. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership on several different occasions where the contact was informed that the failure could not be reproduced or serviced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 33000. | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 72842 | 1 | |
| I own a chevy cobalt lt and the power steering goes off and its hard to control. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 85067 | 1 | |
| Power steering stops working. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 1 | ||
| 6 months ago the power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt stop working. car was over warranty & took it to ray price chevy dealership, mt pocono pa. charged me $907.00 to repair the power steering column and box (electric). car did not appear to be handling as prior to failure & replacement. took car back several times and svc mgr would not look at it. said there was nothing he could do. i continued to use the car with slightly irregular power steering. on 2/3/2010 i was going to work on lightly snow covered rd which i have been driving for 26 yrs. i had the car in low gear and had snow tires on the car. i drove around downhill winding road and could not bring the car's steering back under control. i hit a few trees just missing an enbackment. i suffered minor injuries at the time & did not go to the hospital. i called the police. the car was not driveable and towed to d'amcio autobody shop, scotrun, pa. the body work took 28 days to complete. when i picked up the car on 3/2/2010, mr. d'amico told me the power steering was not working correctly & the car was not safe to drive. greg smith ins appriaser agreed with mr. d'amico and said there was absolutely no internal damage to the car causing the power steering now to be broken. i heard seveal times on news that ge was recalling 2005 -2010 chevy cobalts due to power steering failure. i called ge corporate customer svc dept and they gave me a incident #. they called me and i called them several times and they did not know exactly when car would be checked. they said they had past my info on. when i asked to speak to someone it the dept that now had my incidient they would not give the name of person. i have no car to drive to work & ge will no offer a solution. ge should take responsibility for all monies past & present related to power steering incidents and accident. ge should loan me a used car from a dealership until they fix car & buy back car. i will never feel safe again in the car. *tr | |||
| 02/13/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I was in a motor vehicle collision on 2/13/10 due to loss of power steering. i have contacted chevy and they are not accepting responsibility. *tr | |||
| 03/04/2010 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving 35mph she noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 70000. | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| Chevy cobalt 2006. power steering goes completely out and have no control of the wheel. this happens every time the car is moving. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 85000 | 1 | |
| 14-feb-10 approx 69mi. trip power steering failed and power steering light and chime showed on dash. 25- feb-10 approx 74mi. trip power steering failed an power steering light and chime showed on dash. 5-march-10 approx 200mi. 5hr trip power steering failed 6 times. each time car was pulled over turned off then restarted and within 20 to 30 min power steering would fail. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2006 cobalt steering wheel locked up only going at 25 mph . causing it to hit an embankment and damaging the front end of the car. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph on normal road conditions there was a sudden loss of power steering. the driver was able to continued driving with caution. there was extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the vin was unavailable. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 63,000. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. a few months after my 3 year warranty expired, i noticed that something within the front end of the car would start to shake at certain speeds. i took my car to an independent garage & was told my power steering motor case was cracked. i called gm to find out if covered by an extended warranty & was told no. i asked the rep if there had been other complaints about chevy cobalt power steering, at first she said no, then she said none that she was aware of. the mechanic at the garage told me the part alone to repair this problem would be over $800. he thought it should be covered by a warranty as it is a safety issue. since the mechanic said the price of the part should go down with time, i continue to drive my shaky cobalt hoping the power steering will not go out on me. *tr | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 43268 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt with approx 43,000 miles on it. recently, i have been having power steering problems with my car. it randomly goes out when i am driving, and after shutting the car off and turning it back on, it seems fine until it does it again later. this is unsafe. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 50638 | 1 | |
| Chevy cobalt 2006- power steering failure-light comes on indicating failure-turning off ignition and powering on restores power for a wile but fails intermittently...no power steering available during failure- mileage around 50,00-52,000 miles-dealer replaced 436 cpc &power steering module&power steering column & electrical steering column. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 59500 | 1 | |
| 1. car was driven from parking space and was almost unable to turn the steering. 2. failure occurred one time and the vehicle was towed to the local dealership. 3. dealership gave me the option of replacing either the electric steering motor or the steering motor and the steering column due to electrical components in the column. only the steering motor was replaced and the car seems to drive normally. *tr | |||
| 03/03/2010 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure in 2006 chevy cobalt. *tr | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the steering system repaired and was told that the vin was a part of the steering recall dated march 1, 2010. the contact was advised that she had to pay $1500 to have the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer stated that she might not be reimbursed and the dealer has refused to repair the vehicle until they receive payment. the current and failure mileages were 40,000. | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. when she started the vehicle, there was no power steering. she had to turn the vehicle off and then on to reset the power steering. the failure has occurred previously. the dealer stated that the power steering malfunctioned and they are waiting for a remedy from general motors. the failure has not been diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 54000 and the current mileage was 56665. | |||
| 03/02/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph and making a left turn, the power steering malfunctioned. the contact pulled to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off. she restarted the vehicle to reset the power steering. two minutes after restarting the vehicle the power steering failed again. the contact called the dealer and scheduled an appointment to have a diagnostic test performed. the contact stated that the lack of power steering could have caused a crash. the failure mileage was 100,000, | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 74450 | 1 | |
| My 2006 cobalt engine check light kept coming on. it felt like the transmission was not shifting properly. the ipc gauges go nuts at times. the steering light indicator is displayed. steering is hard. my mileage was 74450 bellamy strickland chevrolet replaced my steering column total charges $1,190.17. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph with the power steering light illuminated, the power steering failed. she had to put apply a lot of effort in order to turn the steering wheel and drive onto the emergency lane. the engine was shut off and back on and after driving a few miles, the failure recurred. the failure has not been diagnosed but she will be call chevrolet regarding it. the failure mileage was 85,000. the current mileage was 86,000 | |||
| 10/30/2009 | 1 | ||
| Power steering is off and you have to put all your might to make turns and u-turns. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Power steering malfunctioning in my 2006 chevy cobalt. spoke to gm with no help gained from it. waited 8 months then paid to have it fixed myself recently. power steering made it hard to turn at low speeds, ran over street curbs due to it and there was a constant rattle noise associated with the steering. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 72000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the driver stated that every time she started her vehicle the power steering light came on and it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. the driver stated that the wheel would also lock. she had to apply pressure to the accelerator pedal in order to make a turn. she was unable to slow down and make a turn because her wheel locked. the failure mileage was 72,000. the current mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 10/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i have photos of my crash that i feel was due to mechanical failure with my 2006 cobalt. i drove straight off the road and into some smaller trees causing both airbags to deploy and my wife spending 6 days in the hospital....i do not have the car now i have already rid myself of it unknowing of the recall. i have photos that your company is more than welcome too. please do not have me be one of theones to fall through the cracks. [xxx] *tr | |||
| 07/18/2008 | 50335 | 1 | |
| I was driving the car and everything was fine. out of no where the power steering stopped working. it was very had to steer and get control of to car. i was able to get the car to a parking lot and call the dealership i purchased it at. i brought it to them and they repaired the car 4 days later. the following is what i got charge for. tech replaced steering column and cleared all codes. 55cpcr3 $171.70 19200751 steering column kit $559.98 fedx ovn, chrg $43.08 shop supplies for repair $10.30 total with taxes 840.01. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2007 | 1000 | 4 | |
| 2 months a after a bought the car i was turning around in a drive way when i lost the ability to turn car hit a tree trunk paid over 300.00 to get fixed and then had problems with the front end at high speeds shaking in the steering wheel only slamming on the brakes would stop the shaking sent the car back 4 times but they were unable to find the problem also there is a leak in the roof at the on-star button which is going to cause alot of problems if not fixed again sent it back with no results. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving to the store and the power steering went out. every time we get in the car and start it the power steering is on, then a minute after driving the power steering goes out. i have not fixed the problem because i was to it might cost 1 to 2 thousand dollars. i should not be liable for something that was not my fault. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 68290 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the steering would become increasingly tight and would make it difficult to operate the steering wheel. when this would occur, the power steering warning light would illuminate and beep three times before failure. while driving straight, the contact could maintain the steering wheel, with great difficulty. while attempting a turn, the contact would feel as though he would possibly lose control of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised taking the vehicle to the dealer, at his expense. there were no repairs made to the vehicle to date. there were no recalls, however there was an open investigation pertaining to the alleged failure (nhtsa action number pe10005: steering:electric power assist system). the failure and current mileages were approximately 68,290. | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt on 02/28/2010 had a power steering issue. the power steering light came on and the power steering did not work while i was driving. however when you turn the car off and turn it back on the power steering works for a little bit then quits again. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The power steering fails every 50 yards on my 2006 chevy cobalt, making it very dangerous to drive. it's been happening for months, so i rarely attempt to drive the car. *tr | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 59260 | 1 | |
| My power steering failed while i was on the freeway on friday afternoon. power steering flashed on my dashboard digital screen, and the wheel stiffened up. the power steering did not come back on through the remainder of my drive. now every time i turn on my car, the power steering works for about one minute, and then it fails again. i am now having to crank my wheel to park, drive on neighborhood streets, anything that requires slower speeds. i had heard that there may be a recall, and would like to wait to see if this repair can be done free of charge. it is an enormous inconvenience and makes me feel unsafe behind the wheel of my own car. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 45100 | 1 | |
| I drive a 2006 chevy cobalt lt and while driving home from college my power steering light flashed on and my steering wheel immediately tightened up. i was going about 65mph on a rt. 202 in pennsylvania. i struggled to get off of the ramp because the power steering had tightened up and made turning so difficult. i went to pep boys to get power steering fluid but was informed that the vehicle has electrical power steering and only the manufacturer could do the repair. my car just passed 45,000 miles. i am very upset that i am being so inconvenienced with this burden. i did not pay all this money for a vehicle to begin to break down prior 100,000 miles. when i got home i wanted to look up how much the would cost me and came across many other cobalt owners experiencing the same issues. i am so shocked that a recall has not occurred yet. i would like to see a recall in the future since i guess that it will not be a cheap fix. thank you for your time and consideration. i hope you make the correct decision. *tr | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 70546 | 1 | |
| I purchased a used 2006 chevrolet cobalt, in april, 2009 for my daughter to drive. on friday, february 26, 2010, she was making a sharp left turn, when her power steering failed to work. she stopped the car, turned it off, and when she re-started it, the power steering began working again. she was about 35 miles from home, and had no choice but to drive it. i called our local chevy dealer and was informed that many complaints of this problem had been reported, and nhtsa was investigating. the power steering continued to shut off and on intermediately more than 8 or 10 times over the 35 mile trip. we took it to the service department on saturday, february 27, 2010 and paid $47.00 for a diagnostic check. it was found that steering motor is failing. i believe that this is a major safety issued, and would appreciate a full investigation being conducted by your agency. a recall should be issued at once, as this seems to be a common problem among cobalt owners, and, as i am sure you realize, is an extreme safety issue. *tr | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 30000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 10 mph and attempted to make a right turn, she noticed that the check engine light illuminated, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the power steering motor replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 30000. updated 04/01/10*lj | |||
| 11/12/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2006 chevy cobalt, the power steering light came on and immediately i lost my power steering. i was on a secondary road and almost collided head on with an on coming vehicle. for a while you could turn off the ignition and restart the vehicle and the power steering would engage, but as of now, i have complete malfunction and have not had power steering in almost 4 month! despite numerous complaints(900,000) gmac has yet to acknowledge a problem or recall the vehicle. the repair is in excess of 800.00 dollars. the car is extremely hard to handle and a danger on the road. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Car has always pulled to the right. on night of november 13, 2009, i was making a right turn going approximately 5 miles per hour. next thing i knew i had no control over the steering and went up over a curb and could not get off it or steer away from it. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2008 | 41575 | 1 | |
| Feb. 28, 2010 2006 chevy cobalt ls sedan 4 cylinder 4 door automatic transmission i purchased the 2006 chevy cobalt brand new from a chevy dealer. i fully maintained and serviced the vehicle as required and when necessary. on october 25, 2008 i was driving the 2006 chevy cobalt and i was driving onto the cross county parkway heading eastbound when the vehicles steering system failed thus causing me to lose control of the vehicle thus crashing the vehicle onto the parkways guardrail. i was very shaken, the vehicle sustained serious damage, and the county police was called to the scene. a police report was filed soon thereafter. the 2006 chevy cobalt had to be towed off the parkway and back to my home. gm should really investigate the chevy cobalt for steering system failure. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 48700 | 1 | |
| My power steering went out on me for the first time a few days ago when i was in the middle of accelerating on a curved ramp to merge into traffic on the highway. it caused me to run off the road and was very difficult to control the steering after that. the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and at the soonest stoplight i turned the car off and back on and then the problem was fixed. in the past four days since the problem began, the power steering has failed at least twice a day. it seems to fail when i am accelerating and/or turning. it has not happened at slow speeds yet - mainly on the highway. it's very scary and has caused me to run off the road several times and nearly sideswipe cars from losing control of my car in the my lane. the scariest part to me is the surprise of the onset. i've been in the middle of making a turn at each failure and it causes me to lose control of my car. i am contacting the dealership tomorrow for information on repairing the problem. i have about 48,000 miles on the vehicle so it's no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 115000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt had a sudden loss of steering on more than one occasion while driving. i could stop the ca and turn it off for a few minutes and then restart it and the power steering would be ok for awhile. whenever the power steering failed the car was extremely difficult to steer and could have resulted in a crash while i was driving at a speed of 70mph! *tr | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 61000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt is having power steering issues. the car has become hard to turn with out hitting the curb or almost hitting other cars, as well as pulling to the side of the road to avoid an accident and getting out of an ambulance, fire engine, or police car's way. this has become a concern to me as many inexperienced drivers i know have one, because it is liked by younger drivers, and they might not know how to avoid an accident with the power steering acting up on them. this problem should be looked at before it causes injury to people. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 54473 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalts power steering just went out for no apparent reason it has been working perfectly fine but now it decides to come off and on as it pleases. this is an issue it seems for alot more people then just me when researched about this model to find thousands more with this same problem it is a safety issue for me my pregnant wife and my two year old daughter and should be taken care of. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 53000 | 1 | |
| The traction control symbol showed up on the computer while i was driving. then the wheel locked up and the computer screen said power steering. the car kept jumping forward the whole ride to my destination. it was near impossible to get there, and i had to leave my car there because it is not safe to drive. this seems to be a consistent problem with chevy cobalts. a recall needs to be issued. it is unsafe to drive a car with no power steering. someone is going to get in an accident. something must be done. *tr | |||
| 02/27/2010 | 69928 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steer failure. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 40 | 1 | |
| My daughter owns a 2007 chevy cobalt. we starting having problems with the power steering around the end of last year when she reached the 40,000 miles all of a sudden the wheel started getting hard while we were driving it and the power steering light would come on. i took it back to the dealer ship when the problem started but they said there was no problem with the vehicle and no recalls at the time. every time we would drive it long distance it would get hard all of a sudden and we could not steer it at all very hard to make a turn. we then took it to a mechanic to look at it when it continued to do so and was loosing the power steering fluid daily. the rack and pinion motor was changed out and also the rack and pinion. we do not have the old part anymore. i really think there should of been some warning or recall to let us know before someone's life is taken due to this problem. my grandchildren ride in that car daily. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 38550 | 1 | |
| The steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt quits working suddenly. it has done this several times. i took it back to dealership while still under warranty. they replaced the steering column, but the problem still exist. seems to happen mostly in the middle of a turn. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 21000 | 1 | |
| 2006 cobalt power steering went out suddenly. had power steering replaced at champion chevrolet yesterday, 2/26/10. *tr | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. faulty power steering*cw updated 03/05/10 the consumer stated the power steering would become inoperative while driving. updated 03/12/10 | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 33000 | 1 | |
| There is no certain event that i can recall that lead up to the power steering going out, only that i was driving done the road and it felt as though the steering wheel had locked up and i immediately had to pull to the side of the road. the messenger on the dash read power steering and i just turned the car off. after sitting there for a moment i started the car once more and the power steering worked - for a moment. probably a half-mile down the road the same thing happened and has stayed off since then. while there seems to be only 1200 or so complaints through nhtsa, i have read problems online that go back to 2007. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 15 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt, the power steering goes out all the time. it resets itself when the car is turned off then back on. it happens when you're turning, when you're driving in a straight line, it doesn't seem to matter. it wasn't happening very often, but within the last 2 months it is very frequent. sometimes up to 10-15 times a day. i have had the whole steering column replaced for $610.00...that was not the problem. updated 03/10/10 *bf *tr | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 64450 | 1 | |
| Power steering light comes on and the power steering goes out completely and you must take the car to the dealer to have it checked. *tr | |||
| 02/25/2010 | 31558 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2006 chevrolet cobalt - 31558 miles on car. while driving car yesterday i heard a warning beep..and power steering lamp light was on dash, i lost power assist and had hard time steering. i had to pull car over. turn off ignition, restarted car and light went off. got home and looked on line and saw this is an issue that many cobalt owners have had. i have filed a complaint with chevrolet [xxx] . am bringing it to dealer for eval today. have read over 1100 cobalt owners have experienced same issue. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) i own a 2006 chevy cobalt ss manual model the power steering continuously shuts down and fails leading to the column locking up when i am driving. it has lead to a couple of very close mishaps when i am driving. it will work and then with out notice lock up and shut down. i took it to the dealer and they told me the sensor in the column can go bad which leads to it not relaying data to the motor that controls the power steering. i believe its a problem with chevy. if the sensor constantly is going bad they should be responsible. not to mention its a $1,500.00 job to fix which is out rages. this problem is very dangerous because i cannot turn the vehicle and make evasive maneuvers which could lead to me hurting not only myself but other drivers. please help!!!!!!!!!!!! [xxx] *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 17250 | 1 | |
| While my son was driving on a limited access highway at approximately 70 mph, the power steering suddenly gave out. he slowed down and was able to safely pull the car over to the side of the highway. he later drove the car carefully about 5 miles to the automobile dealership where the steering column assembly was replaced. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| During the course of normal driving, the power steering indicator on the dash lights and the car's power steering system fails immediately. this causes great difficulty in being able to control the vehicle. i have been experiencing this problem every day for approximately 3 months. the car has not yet been repaired because it is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2009 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the power steering failed three times. the contact was backing into a driveway 5 mph when the steering failed. the contact also lost control of the steering wheel. the failure mileage was 32,000 miles. the current mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on my 2006 cobalt is failing constantly. it works long enough to back out of the drive way and then the 4 dings of death. *tr | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Power steering stops working intermittently while driving. the vehicle is difficult to steer and maneuver. this is a ongoing problem since may of 2009. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 30000 | 1 | |
| My vehicle is a chevy cobalt, 2006. the power steering has been going out randomly since i first bought the car. this is very dangerous, especially if i am in the middle of a turn and it goes out, takes me by surprise and have to use more strength to go into the turns. this happens every time i drive it. daily. i was told it would cost me over $2000 to have the power steering replaced, and i don't have the funds to pay for that and pay for my car, so nothing has been fixed on it. this seems to me to be a very serious problem that needs to be taken care of in a recall. i have seen thousands of posts by other owners on the internet relating to this same issue i am having. i also am having problems with the locks, they lock and unlock at will. i can be in or out of the car, and it can be running or not. no rhyme or reason. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Power steering went out on 2006 chevrolet cobalt at 60,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| N/a. the failure is every time i turn my vehicle on my power steering seems to go out. the consequences are my power steering gets hard so i have to struggle to turn the wheel. i am also afraid to go on highways i just don't want no one to get hurt. i have to take it to the dealership so i can get a quote. i also know other people with cobalts that have the same problem. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; proceeding to make a turn. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated in the instrument panel. there was a sudden loss of power steering . the driver pulled over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. however, the failures re-occurred during the travel. the failure occurrences were intermittent whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle is in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable. | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i am having problem with the steering. i haven't had a accident but the steering tightens up and becomes very hard to control. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| I've owned a 2006 chevy cobalt for about 3yrs now and the power steering has been going out whenever it pleases for the last 2yrs! the only way to fix it temporarily is to turn the car off then back pn and hope the power steering doesn't go out again. driving this car is a life and death hazard for all of its owners and the public. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2010 | 84723 | 1 | |
| I recently bought a 2006 chevy cobalt ls. it had 83000 miles on it or close there to. yesterday i was driving when all of a sudden to power steering word came across the screen. at that time my car lost all power steering. this is a serious problem with the vehicle. it is an electric power steering system and should be considered as a recall. i checked and there are hundreds of other complaints. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 49900 | 1 | |
| My car lost total power steering 3 weeks ago while i was driving . it was very difficult to make a turn or park if it had been my wife or an elderly person driving it can be extremely dangerous.the lost of power steering has happen 2x the first time was 3 weeks ago,but after i stop and turn the car off the power steering worked again. then it happen again 3 days ago this time i was on the highway, and i was driving 70mph again very dangerous situation. *tr | |||
| 11/19/2009 | 79000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving he noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering column needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 79000. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| Upon the start of vehicle the power steering indicator comes on. the vehicle at that point is very hard to steer and control. i am having to have the part replaced with an out of pocket cost. *tr | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed at random while driving approximately 5 mph. the failure made it extremely difficult to make right and left turns. sometime the power steering would fail for 5, 10 or 15 minutes; when he would turn off the vehicle and re-start the vehicle, it seemed to correct itself for a short time. he called the manufacturer and was instructed to take the vehicle to the dealership. he took the vehicle to the dealership and was told that the struts were faulty and possibly caused more stress on the power steering. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 86,504. the failure mileage was approximately 85,500. | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 51650 | 1 | |
| On 2/19/10 while my daughter was driving her 2006 chevy cobalt, her steering wheel locked up on her while she was making a turn in town.. she had to slow down and turn off the vehicle and turn it back on to free up the steering wheel. the same thing happened on 2/22/10, luckily both times she was driving a at slow rate of speed while making a turn and she able to slow down the vehicle and it stop with out incident. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| Power steering locking up. *tr | |||
| 07/12/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Driving in city traffic, power steering started going out it started only a couple of times now all the time. am in the process of getting it fixed at the dealer. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 35000 | 2 | |
| Power steering has been defective 2 times. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 35000 | 1 | |
| The power steering went out unexpectedly when i was on the road and the wheel became very difficult to steer. i start the ignition and as soon as i take off it goes out. becoming very hard to drive around and makes it very hazardous on tight corners. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 42213 | 1 | |
| Every once in a while, my car's power steering will go out. i am driving a 2006 chevy cobalt. if i turn the car off, then restart, it will work for a short amount of time and then return to doing the same thing. this causes a great amount of fear, especially if it happens on the highway. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| On feb 3,2010 my 2006 chevy cobalt lost power steering. i have 50,000 miles on the car. i lost control and veered off into on coming traffic but tried to correct and ended in the ditch. thank god i did not get in a wreck. i turned off the car and then turned it back on and the power steering came back on. it goes out often since then. chevy needs a recall cause apparently there are many cobalt's out there doing the same thing....what are they waiting for a death???? *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 48320 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt which has occurred several times now. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ls. it has been giving me several problems. i have been fixing one thing after another on my car. my car only have 46,000 miles. that is good for it being a 2006. i have problems with my brakes. i have replaced the master cylinder and now i have to replace the brake booster. but the worst problem that i am having now is the power steering. when im driving out of nowhere the dash light up saying power steering. when this happens it is extremely hard to turn. especially if you are going at a slow speed. i have even been in an accident because of this. the only way to get my power steering to work normally is to turn the car off and turn it back on. at first it would work fine for awhile. but now it happens right when i start to drive. the dealership said it could cost over $1500 to fix the problem. i can barely afford to fix these other problems that i am having. i cant afford to pay $1500 to fix this problem. i was online looking to see if i can find a cheaper price. this is when i saw that there are hundreds of other people that have and still have the same problem that i am having. this is how i know that it is not something that i have done. with so many people having this problem, they need to fix it. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| The first incident occurred while i was exiting the freeway, the words power steering showed on the display and there was a beeping noise. immediately my steering wheel felt like it locked on me and i had to put forth an extreme amount of effort to keep the car from running into another car next to me. since then, it has happened about one per week. it has gradually increased to a few times each driving trip, with most of those occurances at dangerous times (while making a sharp turn, while changing lanes, while merging, while going around a curve, while driving through an intersection). recently, i almost collided with pedestrians, including a child, while in a shopping center parking lot. i also hurt my wrist while trying to steer it while it locked. i am going to have the vehicle repaired, but until then, i am not driving it as it is very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 23000 | 1 | |
| 2008 chevy cobalt power steering failure. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 75000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ls. within the last month i have a warning bell that goes off frequently and power steering is displayed on the dash. i have not had a loss of steering at this point, but i know this problem is being investigated. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 109781 | 1 | |
| While driving on highway power steering light beep on a few second later power steering out. pull over turn car off steering work for awhile then out again. happens everytime the car was started up. took car to dealer and parts where replaced. old parts are not available. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 40090 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt which for the past month and a half i have had two incidents of a power steering issue. the power steering indicator goes on in the dashboard and i then only have manual steering. today was one of the days and about a month an a half ago was the other time. i am taking the car to a chevy dealer for it to be checked on monday but previously i had it checked by a mechanic by my home. the first time when the mechanic checked he could not find a problem with the steering. the steering reset itself. this is dangerous though because if you are in a turn when this happens and do not realize the steering is out you could run into someone or something. is there a recall on this? i only have 40090 miles on the car and its a 2006. i no longer have a warranty because my warranty was for 36000 miles so i have to pay for whatever is wrong with it. is there something i can do to find out if there is a recall or going to be one? i would certainly think that this should be corrected by gm because its a factory default and not wear and tear. *tr | |||
| 02/20/2010 | 1 | ||
| Problem with power steering. i drive the car and i lose complete control over the car, i have to pull over in the 5 second span i get and turn my car off and on. this is happening to me every single time i start my car, i lose control over the steering. this puts me at a great risk. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 108000 | 3 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt has failed 3 times in the past 2 weeks. the first 2 times, i was just pulling into my driveway after driving about 60 miles when the steering failed. the car chimed, the dashboard display read power steering, and the car instantly became difficult to maneuver. both times, the failure occurred just after or during a sharp turn after a long drive. the most recent failure, today, happened while driving in a straight line, at low speed, after only 20 miles of driving. when the car is restarted, the steering becomes fully functional again. however, i am worried that it will fail again at a critical moment. i cannot predict when it will happen next. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 34951 | 1 | |
| We lost the power steering on our car twice. the first time, was when we were turning around. the second, was on the highway going 70 miles an hour. after the second incident, we had the power steering motor replaced. they installed a motor kit, part number 1 20763801. we do not have the old parts. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 67000 | 1 | |
| While driving, my vehicle beeped, read power steering on the dashboard, and all power steering was lost. once the car was turned off and restarted, power steering appeared fine but continued to fail with no notice. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 60750 | 1 | |
| Power steering quit during turn coming from school. i left college last night to go home (a two mile trip) when i turned from the main hwy onto my street the power steering light flashed and the chime ding twice i had no steering! i went into a parking lot and stopped i was frighten and didn't know what to do i called my dad who is 3 hours away crying he said turn it off and start it again. the light went out and i had steering but one mile after that it went out again. i refuse to drive this death trap. he is coming to get it saturday and try to get it fixed but that it for me cant trust it on the hwy trying to come home on the weekends. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 28014 | 1 | |
| Power steering warning came on and wheel became very hard to turn. i was on a curve at the time and almost went into a ditch. i was able to stop the car on the side of the road. gm dealer says they have never heard of this problem even though many, many people have described steering problems on cobalts. gm should recall them immediately. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph on normal road conditions. there was a sudden loss of power steering. the steering wheel required greater force to turn. the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed to normal operation for a short period of time. the failure was intermittent and progressed whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure was contributed to the electric power steering motor. the vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was rejected from the system. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 133000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering went out while driving. went off road and almost hit a tree. no damage was done but very disturbing. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 22540 | 1 | |
| On 9-1-09 i was driving my '06 chevy cobalt lt 4dr sdn on a city street traveling at approx. 25 miles per hour when the steering warning light came on and it became extremely difficult to control and steer the vehicle. i luckily managed to get it to the dealership who diagnosed the problem as an eps motor failure. they replaced the motor at a cost to me of over $400. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 94300 | 1 | 10/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph on normal road conditions when the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver backed into a parking space. the engine was turned off with the warning indicator illumination. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred intermittently and progressed. the vehicle will be taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 94,300. updated 3/17/10 *cn the dealer replaced the power steering motor. updated 06/18/10.*jb | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 1 | ||
| Power steering not working in 2006 chevy cobalt. *tr | |||
| 02/17/2010 | 4 | ||
| Power steering failure on my vehicle. i currently own a 2006 chevy cobalt. at slow speeds my power steering feels as though it wants to go out, it is hard to steer my vehicle. i have had this car in the shop four different times for the steering column and other reasons. overall my car has been in the shop over 25 times. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2010 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt which i purchased about two years ago. love the car- however i've had an occurrence happen to me three times now with the power steering. the first occurrence happened when the car had approx 45,000 miles on it. i was driving down the highway (approx 55 mph) and the display on the dash in front of the steering wheel read power steering and the car began to lose power and jerk. i pulled over, made some calls, and turned the car back on. i drove to the nearest dealer (without any problems) and made an inquiry- we first checked for fluid however came to find that it is electronic and was told that if i continued to have problems to make an appointment to have the car scanned. i did not have any more problems until recently when we were driving on the highway again and the same thing happened. only now the car has approx 80,000 miles on it. i have an appointment to get the car scanned however i felt it was necessary to file a complaint as it could have lead to a safety concern for passengers if an accident had occurred. this morning i adjusted the steering wheel height and again was presented with the power steering on the display screen proceeded by jerking and loss of power especially when driving at a lower speed (25 mph). i have done some online research and found that many other cobalts have experienced similar incidents. i would suggest an investigation into the matter as well as a possible recall for such vehicles or parts before this could become a major safety issue for drivers. i would love to be able to continue to love my chevy cobalt, but do need to consider the safety of my passengers as well as myself. thank you for your time. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a 06 four door chevy cobalt. when i got it from the dealer it was in good condition, but 50,000 miles later the power steering has been acting up. while driving i get a message that i have no power steering, i have power steering at first, when it starts, but shortly after the power steering goes out. the power steering is also electric, and the miles i put on the car is freeway miles. no excessive steering wear and tear. it is quite a chore driving around town, with no power steering. this is supposed to be a luxury compact car which i enjoy but with no power steering, it makes want to hate to drive it, instead of loving to drive it once i got it. because of the bad malfunction, if asked, i would not recommend this car. *tr | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 60750 | 1 | |
| 2006 cobalt power steering went out driving down the road with my 19 year old daughter driving. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 17840 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle made a couple of loud sounds as if a bell was ringing and then the power steering failed. the vehicle was turned off and then back on in order for the power steering to function normally. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and on at every intersection in order to have the power steering work properly. the current mileage was 17898. the failure mileage was 17840. | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| I had a 2006 cobalt that started having power steering problems shorting after reaching 36,000 miles. one time i was turning onto a road from a parking lot. the power steering went out and i could barely steer the car into the proper lane and avoid an accident as a car in the opposite lane was approaching. this is a dangerous engineering problem with cobalt. i have not had any satisfactory reply from chevrolet customer service on this problem. i believe, judging from many other complaints, that chevrolet needs to issue a recall on this, or at least repair the problem at one cost to buyers. thank you. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 45508 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was making a slow turn into a parking lot when the power steering experienced a complete failure. there was no prior warning that this failure was about to occur. this was the only time the failure was experienced. steering became difficult, but since the vehicle was traveling at a slow speed, the driver was able to maintain full control and safely park the vehicle. the vehicle was allowed to sit for several hours and then restarted and the power steering was again operational. the vehicle was taken to a dealership for service the next day. a power steering motor kit # 6.605 was installed on the vehicle to correct the problem. the old part was retained by the dealer.*tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 57743 | 1 | |
| Power steering went out on my 2006 chevy cobalt, has just a little over 57,000 miles and from reading the reviews on line i am not the only one that has had this problem. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 55322 | 1 | |
| About 2 weeks after purchasing a 2006 chevrolet cobalt (or as of approx 2 weeks ago) the vehicle's power steering began to random shut off. the power steering is available every time the car is started but is always disable after 1-2 minutes down the road and stays that way until the car is turned off and restarted, although at that point it last 1-2 minutes again and so the cycle continues. the consequences as of yet are simply the bother and difficulty with 'winding roads' and parking lots. due to experience with a similar car and minimal travel there have been no related accidents as of yet. the failure has yet to corrected due to various constraints. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2008 | 59000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt and unexpectedly the power steering fails. it makes it very hard to turn into a parking space or any kind of movement for that part at slow speeds. unfortunately i hear the fix cost over 1000 dollars, money that i don't have on a fixed income. i bought the car used in the summer of 2007 and by the summer of 2008 the problem started to happen sporadically and then more often. it seems to happen more quickly and often when it is hot outside and i live in texas which is normally hot most of the year. it is very annoying to have to turn my car off to get the power steering to work. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering failure, no certain time or situation approx. once a week. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 7000 | 1 | |
| Power steering system failure while driving. restarting engine will restore power steering for a short time. the car alerts with warning chime sound and a dashboard message power steering. this problem can happen every few minutes or, rarely, it may not happen at all during a short trip. this problem first happened in late 2009 on a very low mileage vehicle ( less than 9,300 miles to date). *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased used with 10,000 miles. she stated that in temperatures over 50 degrees, the power steering would fail approximately every 30 to 40 seconds while driving at various speeds as low as 5 mph and up. when it failed, she had to maneuver the vehicle onto the emergency lane, shut off the engine momentarily and allow the power steering to reset itself. the manufacturer was contacted and advised taking the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test; however, the closest dealer was over 100 miles away. she did not feel safe driving that distance since the failure began to occur frequently. the manufacturer advised the contact that they were closing her case until she took the vehicle into a dealer. no repairs were made to the vehicle. there were no recalls for the failure; however, there was an open investigation ( nhtsa action number pe10005; component :steering:electric power assist system). the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 27,000. | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I hadn't had any problems with my car and then one day i was turning in a parking lot and the power steering went out. i got it into a parking stall and shut the car off, then proceeded to wait 10-15 minutes and started the car again, there were no problems until i started to dive again, it happened about 3 more times that day. it happened as i was driving the freeway coming into a curve in the road, in the parking lot as mentioned and pulling into my driveway. if i hadn't driven a car in the past with no power steering i would not have know or been able to steer the car safely. it could have been bad if i hadn't been able to control the car on the freeway. this has happened several more times since this first occurrence and every time it does happen it's not just once, it's several times that day then it will be weeks or longer without any problems. it is completely random and unsafe, you never know when it's going to happen and there is no warning. the power steering indicator comes up as it's going out. *tr | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt ls power steering seizing, not working. only 40k miles on car, brought to gm dealer & was told that there was no warranty on power steering, had to have replacement steering column & motor at a cost of over 1000 dollars. *tr | |||
| 02/07/2010 | 49000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering assist comes on every day after 5 min od driving u stop and shut the car off and start it up it comes back on 5min later...seems to happen at low and high speeds. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure on 2006 cobalt power steering just quits. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2009 | 52300 | 1 | |
| When driving the 06 chevy cobalt, the power steering fails while driving at moderate speeds. this happens nearly ever time the car is in use now and happens several times during the course of a 15 mile trip. the only recourse is to turn the key off and back on to get the steering to respond again. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 57877 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 cobalt. the power steering went out when my 29 year old son was turning onto a traffic circle in fort worth, texas. the car hit the curb causing damage to the right tire and wheel. my insurance company (usaa) paid $4269.69 for repairs, $420 for car rental; i paid $500 deductible. classic chevrolet fixed the power steering without charge; however, if there had been a timely recall the accident would never have happened. *tr | |||
| 02/09/2010 | 54000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. whenever the contact drives the vehicle at any speed she noticed that the power steering will suddenly stop functioning. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering mechanism needed to be replaced. there were no prior warnings .the current and failure mileages were 54000. | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel is very hard to turn. this happens frequently. if the engine is turned off the problem goes away for a while, but soon returns. so far this problem has not caused an accident, but i am almost afraid to drive the car for fear of one. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph on normal road conditions. a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. whenever the vehicle was in operation the failure occurred intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle has not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 61,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions. a chime sounded inside of the vehicle. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver exerted extreme difficulty turning the steering wheel. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. currently, the vehicle is at an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 122,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 48600 | 1 | |
| There were no events leading up to the failure. i have a 2006, chevy cobalt, and am one of the people that have had to have a motor replaced in my power steering. it just stopped working while i has driving down the road. no power steering!!!! i did talk to chevy, because i thought it odd, having less the 50,000 on my car. i was a few miles from home, and was blessed enough to be near a church parking lot, to pull over. i am also young enough, and strong enough that i did get it back home, so my husband could check it. i did check with chevy, to see if there was a recall, or if they were aware of a problem. they did not have a recall, and were not aware of a problem. this is what they said. again, because i thought it odd. i had to take it to my local chevy dealership, and it cost $418.00. i would have hated to have been in traffic, or in the middle of a turn, or a bad curve. if it had of happened in any of those 3, i may not have been able to control the car. i do believe it is a great safety problem. people that do not have a lot of arm strength, would have no control. .as stayed above i had to have it fixed. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 34000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out after about two minutes of driving or less. it is very hard to turn the wheel and control the vehicle when driving. it goes away when the car is shut off but then the power steering goes back out. very annoying and dangerous because you never know when it will feel like going out on you like going around a sharp turn which could cause an accident. it progressively gets worse. needs to be addressed! *tr | |||
| 02/11/2010 | 41662 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure there are 1000's of people with the same problem please help us. *tr | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 65120 | 1 | |
| Power steering failed. *tr | |||
| 12/02/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt lt and my power steering keeps cutting off when i go down the road the forces the steering wheel to lock up. i am terrified that i may have a wreck at any moment and i have a 3 yr old and 7 months pregnant! please please get this recalled asap! *tr | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Power steering stops working, making car hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 02/11/2010 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Have 2006 chevy cobalt, have a power steering problem have heard that this is a major problem and others have had this. it locks the steering wheel while your driving, has failed on me and has almost caused me too lose control, have not had an accident yet, but would not like to experience this, or something worst. thank you - a concerned consumer. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 51245 | 1 | |
| My husband was driving our 2006 chevy cobalt when, without warning, the power steering went out. he crossed double yellow line before being able to regain control of the car. could have been a very serious head-on collision had there been another car oncoming. had to replace the entire power steering column and motor. car had approx. 50,000 miles on it when this occurred and of course, just passed the warranty time. this is a serious safety issue. why is chevy/gm not taking accountability for a defective power steering column? there are 1,000's of people in our situation and it is unacceptable. are they waiting for a fatality to occur? they are aware of the problem, as i called chevy directly, but they will not pay for the repairs. anyone driving a chevy cobalt should be made aware of this safety issue. i do not feel safe driving this car, nor do i want to drive my children in this car. you take it for granted that when you buy a car, the company producing the car is concerned for your safety. that is obviously not the case with the chevy cobalt. shame on you gm to think about your own wallet before the safety of your customers. makes you think twice to buy american. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 86000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering goes out while driving. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2010 | 87000 | 1 | |
| I have a 06 chevy cobalt. i was exiting a busy highway when my power steering went out. i about got hit by another car because i could not get the wheel to turn. the powersteering on my car goes out at least once a day, but on an average day about 2-3 times. today i was driving from wichita, ks back home to tulsa, ok and my powersteering went out 4 times within a matter of 10 mins. this is a major concern when i'm turning a sharp corner and my two small children are in the car. i am a very small woman and can't turn the wheel when the powersteering goes out. the only way i have been able to fix the problem is to pull over, turn off the car, then restart the car after waiting for at least a minute. usually, i have to try about 3 times to get the powersteering to work again and it doesn't work for very long. highways in tulsa, ok have very sharp and narrow exits and it is scary when i don't know if i'm going to be able to safely exit because i can't turn the wheel of my car. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 69000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that has had a power steering problem. the power steering randomly quits working and the power steering problem indicator comes on. if you turn the engine off the power steering resets and then fails again unexpectedly. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 12200 | 1 | |
| Power steering wont work. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 55463 | 1 | |
| I had never had any problems with my car until the power steering light came on one day and i couldn't steer the car all of a sudden. i had never experienced any thing like that before so i pulled over and turned off the car. after re-starting the car it was fine. however, the power-steering continued to lock up on atleast once a day, but with increasing frequency. i did not have the money to have it checked out, but i was able to drive it as long as i used full force with both arms to steer and turn. it is now to the point where the power steering locks up immediately upon starting my car. it is increasingly difficult to make simple turns and it has become a safety hazard. this is a fairly new car and should not have this issue. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| Beginning in november 2009 the power steering on my 2006 cobalt would go out intermittently while i was driving. in one instance it actually happened during a turn and i almost had a head-on collision with the vehicle in the opposite lane. by the second week of january 2010 the power steering was going out two to three times a day. as of this week it almost never works. when i called my dealer they refused to acknowledge this is a pervasive problem. they suggested i bring the car in and pay $95 to have them asses the issue. i have not done that yet and based on all the other complaints i have read i probably will not do that until chevrolet takes action to repair the defect. i consider it a safety issue because it is easy to lose control of the car while trying to make a turn. now that it is out most of the time it limits how far i can drive the vehicle because it is very tiring to maintain control over it for long periods. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 52400 | 1 | |
| When driving the power steering would cut off after the car was driven for a short distance. this was 8 weeks ago. now, the power steering is completely not working. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Hi, about a week ago i was driving my 2006 chevy cobalt to work when i noticed it was kind of wiggling down the straight away of the 4 lane highway i was on. the cars behind me must have noticed because they quit passing me. i went straight back home after work that day and the car was fine. in the week since i have noticed a few oddities in turning the car, most being what loud pops. now, the car has had a pop in the front end since i bought it that the dealer never has been able to fix and i was sure it was in the right front strut until yesterday. it's just been a little more random lately happening with no curves or bumps in the road. yesterday on the way home i was turning right and the scroll on my dash read power steering. i went ahead and turned and found absolutely no power steering help. drove about a mile down the road with no power steering until i made it to a gas station where i restarted the car. the power steering was back with no warning message after doing that. the car was again fine for about a mile down the road where the message reappeared and i was immediately without power steering again. from all the messages i'm reading online this can be a very expensive fix and very dangerous. going from great steering to no steering help can be a big shock when it happens in an instant and will lead to accidents. please help us cobalt owners. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 26244 | 1 | |
| Steering problem. power steering fails. hard to steer. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 28000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed; however, the vehicle reset itself after it was turned on and then off. the dealer stated that they were not aware of the failure and the diagnostic test fee was $70. there were no related warranties or recalls. the failure mileage was 28,000. | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I got 'power steering' message on my dic when i was getting out of parking lot.... then it was really hard for me to control my steering wheel. i turned the car off and started it back again, and it seemed to work fine for a few mins, then it started having a same problem again. *tr | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 40688 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering light would flash on the dashboard and then the steering wheel would lock. the failure occurred once every 2 to 3 days. she had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or talked to the manufacturer. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 41,088. the failure mileage was approximately 40,688. | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 62500 | 1 | |
| Power steering has failed numerous times on the 2006 cobalt ls i bought for my daughter in 2006. i made the purchase so she could commute from college. thought the car would be a safe and reliable purchase---boy!!! was i wrong!!! this is a dangerous problem & gm needs to fix these cobalts now. how do we, as consumers demand this & get it corrected? do lots of people have to die before someone will help us? i think i should have bought a toyota! at least, the toyota corp is doing something about their defects----they're fixing them! *tr | |||
| 02/08/2010 | 26851 | 1 | |
| Driving down the highway and power steering light came on. power steering failed and unable to steer. pulled to side of road. restarted and power steering worked. drove to garage and light came back on and steering failed and never came back on. had wrecker pull to chevy dealership for repairs. dealer replaced steering column kit and motor kit at a cost of $983.43. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| I was driving home on february 05, 2010 when my steering wheel locked up and i did not have control of the vehicle. i was coming to a stop fortunately when this happened. this is the first time i have experienced this situation. a friend told me chevy cobalt have been recalled and i began my search online and have found numerous complaints regarding this issue. several months ago, my fuel pump module had a small crack in it disbursing gasoline. the mechanic who worked on it said he had never seen anything such as this before. im lucky i was not driving at a high speed or around a corner when my steering wheel locked up or my car didn't explode into flames from the gasoline disbursing throughout my car when i had to replace my fuel pump. power steering and fuel pumps should not require regular maintenance. chevy barely acknowledges the problem and say its not big deal, try your best to control your car when your power steering goes out. i've heard this becomes a regular occurrence after the first time. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have a 06 chevy cobalt with intermittent power steering failures. it fails after approx. 20 of daily driving with no prior warning. it becomes difficult to control and i consider it dangerous. gm is aware of the problems but is not being proactive to offer a solution or recall. i do not have the money to get it repaired but even so, repairs are also done with faulty parts. the car has 65k miles. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 92850 | 1 | |
| Just bought my cobalt at used dealership and i have issues with the power steering. it feels really hard to turn and it makes noises that just don't sound right. i'm really concerned now reading these other complaints and i think the power steering needs to be recalled before someone does get hurt or killed. this is a serious safety issue!! *tr | |||
| 10/02/2009 | 72350 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ls that i purchase used from a chevy dealer with 70,000 miles here in miami. while driving my chevy cobalt, i attempted to make a right turn and my power steering stopped working and i almost crash my vehicle into a pole gladly there was nobody standing or other vehicle near the incident. it has now become an repeated incident meaning that is happening frequently. when the temperature out side gets to cold or too hot it stop working. it also makes a bee noise. i check thru the website review other chevy cobalt owners problem and they advice to remove the 60 amp fuse and place it back and it temporary correct the problem until it does it again. i took it to the dealer and they says that i have to replace the hold steering unit which over $1000 dollars which i do not have. i find out that the vehicle has a electronic steering gear instead of a hydraulic pump. i have done a research and find out that i am not the only person owning a chevy cobalt that is having the same problem. i research thru you website and several people already report the same problem. it is a safety hazard and a chevy problem. please i'm requesting that you guys investigate this problem further since is not an isolated problem. if you need to contact me please feel free. please do not let someone get killed because of this. thank you. *tr | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 54956 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and my 18 yr son was driving and the power steering went out and the message inside the car came on. the vehicle became very hard to drive and almost lost control of the car. when i got home i restarted the car but after 2 minutes of driving the same thing happened. it is extremely dangerous for him and i hear can cost up to 2000.00 to fix. something needs to be done. | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 78650 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss. back in january i had an incident where i was driving and the message center on the dash displayed power steering. once that appeared and chimed, i lost most manueverability of my vehicle and it became hard to steer. once i got to my destination, i turned off the vehicle and back on, and noticed that the problem did not replicate. at the time, my cobalt had approximately 78,650 miles. since then, i had not had any occurrence until 2/1/10. since 2/1/10, the problem occurs every day. it seems to occur after approximately 40-50 minutes of driving and then my power steering kicks out. turning the engine off and back on will correct the problem, but within 5 minutes the power steering message reappears. the engine has to cool down for the length of driving time to increase. i drive a 44 mile commute daily one way, and experience this every day; seeing that i am not the only one experiencing this, it poses a serious safety risk especially when most of my commute is highway driving. i've had it kick out when i'm on an expressway exit ramp almost unable to continue my turn around the corner. i have seen that gm stated in rebuttal to this investigation that if it goes out it requires extra effort. being a fairly burly male, that extra effort is a lot! it is like you're going against quite a bit of resistance on the power assist components. i used to work for ups and drove their trucks; their package cars don't have power steering and i know how the lack of power steering feels; this is nothing in comparison. just having a major snow storm here in the midwest, it poses additional safety concerns trying to maneuver on snow covered pavement. another concern and question that can be posed, is that if it cuts out after approximately 40-50 minutes of driving, that may mean the power assist is overheating. can that cause a fire in the vehicle? my cobalt now is close to approaching 80,000 miles. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2007 | 15000 | 1 | |
| My power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt ss is going out and is very loud and clunky. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2010 | 1 | ||
| Without warning the message screen next to the speedometer read power steering and the wheel became very difficult to move. meanwhile, the car was still driving motion, but the direction of the wheels was nearly inalterable. the only remedy is to bring the car to a complete stop, turn off the engine, and restart it. this can be very hazardous in traffic, as well as in areas of limited driving space. this has occurred in my vehicle 18 times in the past 13 days. during one occurrence, nearby police officers took notice of my struggle and came over to find out what was wrong. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Power steering going out on & off at the beginning & now is after one minute of driving, it gets very stiff hard to maneuver i was about to crash so many times. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 52136 | 1 | |
| 06 cobalt power steering. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 49800 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt electric power steering failed at 49,800 miles. this happened unexpectedly while my daughter was driving on the highway, luckily she was able to pull over and park without an accident. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 37668 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ls in which the power steering went out. thankfully i was not driving on the highway, i was just going 2-3 mph out of a parking deck when without warning i had absolutely no steering. i had to take it to the nearby chevy dealership $456 later it was fixed. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 57588 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt, near 58,000 miles, recently had the power steering go out on it. while driving, the power steering suddenly became tight and difficult to turn. i looked down and saw power steering displayed on the display. i was able to steer it home and immediately began my online research. i read that often times turning the car off and then back on will reset it. i went out and tried it and it worked. unfortunately, it only lasted about 10 minutes before i got the message again and the power steering clicked off. luckily there is a bit of a warning right before it goes out, you can hear a click and then 3 dings and then it locks up. it has been a week now since i first started having the issue and it has progressively gotten worse with each day of driving, going from lasting 10 minutes before failure, to lasting only 15-30 seconds. after the 3rd day i finally gave up on it and began driving my older much more reliable, dependable chevy cavalier. today i am taking the cobalt to the dealership for repairs. i was quoted a price between $450-$600 to repair. i filed a complaint with gm as well. the mechanic at the dealership informed me that they were well aware of the issue and he sees at least one in per month with the same issue. this is not very safe and is obviously a major issue. i am lucky to be able to handle the car when the steering goes out, but what about those with disabilities or the ones who lack the upper body strength? this issue needs to be resolved with gm before they have a much more fatal issue on their hands. the chevy cobalt is by far the worse vehicle i have ever owned with all it's issues and i have lost complete faith in the chevy name because of it. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 1 | ||
| I was driving home from work when i exited the freeway my power steering went out and did not come back until i turned off my car and restarted it. this problem has happened many times now sometimes 2 times while driving to work. it just recently started. it was cold and i had my heater on when it first started to happen. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 58000 | 1 | |
| I have an 2006 cobalt & the power steering has went out it is very difficult for me to drive... when the car is turn off it goes away for a short time & comes right back... very concerned for my safety. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Electric power steering. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2010 | 49000 | 1 | |
| During normal driving alert tone sounds, dic says power steering and power assist is lost. vehicle becomes very difficult to control. if i pull over, turn engine off then restart, the problem clears up, however, it will re-occur within a few minutes. problem happening with greater frequency during last two weeks, now happens every ten minutes or less. i drive mostly on city streets. problem has occurred too many times to count in the past two weeks, at least 30 times in 5 hours of driving. yesterday problem occurred 5 times in 15 minutes. very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt gave out after three years of ownership without warning. since it is an electronic power steering system, there was no warning, just a sudden total loss of power steering while i was driving. the vehicle became extremely difficult to turn and this created an extremely hazardous situation. i took the car to my mechanic and he replaced the power steering motor which then fixed the problem. *cn | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I had just turned on the on ramp to get o the highway and my power steering failed at 25 mph. i later took to dealer to have them check it out and they said i will need a new power steering column and electric motor. dealer said it will be a $1100 fix. i think gm should pay for this, seeing how so many other cobalt owners are complaining about this problem. *cn | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ls coupe. i have a problem with the power steering, as do many other cobalt onwers. the power steering motor will turn off unexpectedly while driving. i've never been in an accident or had any other serious problems with the car. this makes the car very difficult to drive while at low speeds. *cn | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt-power steering failure. i have no power steering in this car now. the electrical unit that powers the power steering has gone out-failed. i took the car to a chevy dealership and was told it would cost at the very least $800.00 to fix. i cannot afford to have this repaired. my son uses this car daily (now with no power steering) to and from work and to school. his commute is 1 hour on the interstate one way. my son follows a website for cobalt owners and tells me that almost all of the emails on the website are regarding the failure of the electrical unit for the power steering. we have also had to replace the fuel tank and fuel injectors on this car. will there be any recall for the chevy cobalt? there should be!!!l *cn | |||
| 09/01/2006 | |||
| I bought a 2006 chevy cobalt brand new and immediatly questioned why the sterring wheel shook whenever i braked. i was told by the dealer and another independent mechanic that because the vehicle was a small plastic gas saver that it was to be expected. the shaking of the sterring wheel gets very severe when going downhill and in incidences of quick stops. i was so sure this car was an accident waiting to happen i did not allow my 17 year old driver to drive it. now, i am hearing about other cevy cobalts that have steering failure and i no longer accept the answers that i have received from the so called professionals. i hope the government will force gm into a recall before my steering fails and i find myself in the hospital because my steering has failed | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 35000 | ||
| I own a 2006 cobalt which i leased new in 2006 and in the past 8 months i have had the power steering go on my car 4 times. all four times was during parking the vehicle. i have been teaching my 16 year old daughter how to parallell park and this is when the incidents happened. all of a sudden i could not steer the car and this would last up to 10 minutes and then it would start working properly when not turning the wheel so much. i was told there was nothing wrong with the car. since this happened to me, i keep hearing about alot of other people with the same problem. this concerns me very much as the times it happened to me i was fortunate that i have not been in an accident or injured but there is no guarantees the next time i may be as fortunate. also at times the steering makes creaking noises when taking sharp turns...this concerns me greatly and i do not feel safe drining this car anymore. | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 39000 | ||
| My 2006 chevy cobalt's electronic power steering goes out without warning making steering the car almost impossible creating a very dangerous situation. great effort is needed to turn the steering wheel 90 degrees (this is not like driving an old car without power streering). condition started at about 39000 miles and the car has about 40550 miles on it today. problem occurs at various intervals but is becoming more frequent. the car must be stopped, engine shutdown, and car restarted to temporarily clear the condition. situation has not been corrected as of 2/8/2010. chevrolet customer service said a recall is pending (they allegedly are cooperating with nhsta at this time on a recall), but cannot commit to fixing their defect in my car. internet research indicates repairs can be up to $2000 becuase individual repair parts can only be purchased as a large kit. i have begun discussions with local dealership trying to get chevrolet to do the right thing and pay for the repair since it is a well documented defect currently being investigated by nhsta. this is a serious defect in the car's design that places the driver and other motorists on the road near the car when the power steering system goes out. this can happen at any speed at any time leaving the public at risk. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 45000 | ||
| 2006 chevy colbalt.power steering has went out on several times. | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 35000 | ||
| Power steering goes out when turning slowly | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 42000 | ||
| The power steering in the cobalt just fails. first time in the parking lot of a jewel with lots of people in the lot barely able to turn wheel to park. turn car off and back on the power steering comes back on. 2nd time i was on the highway on a trip 1.5 hours into trip the power steering light came on and i had to drive off the road. restarted the car and about 10 minutes into trip power steering went out and i drove without it for the remaining hour. one the return trip the power steering went out again on the highway after 1.0 hours of driving at a consistent speed. | |||
| 10/08/2009 | |||
| Please go to get satisfaction.com to review all of the complaints by chevy cobalt owners. these cars are defective and dangerous, particularly the power steering issue. i have an '06 cobalt and the electric power steering went out without warning suddenly at around 62,000 miles. gm refuses to fix it because the warranty expired on the car at 60k. they want nearly $1000 to diagnose and repair. | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Approximately 6 months ago..power stee ring light came on and complete loss of power steering occurred. the vehicle must be shut down and restarted to recycle the power steering..this has ceased working because the power steering does not last more than 2 seconds after restarting. when the power steering light is on it is extremely difficult to maintain control of my vehicle. i have replaced fuses and i am just short of taking it to the dealer and upon research noticed more than a few complaints about this problem with this vehicle. *tw | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failed. it was off and on several times until it finally would not come back at all. we had to be put on a waiting list for the actual part. once it came in, we had it repaired. *tw | |||
| 02/06/2010 | 52629 | 3 | |
| Driving on surface street and the power steering warning came on the dash panel. then the power steering failed. pulled car to curb, shut off engine and restarted car engine, power steering resumed. while returning to my home power steering failed two more times. *tw | |||
| 12/17/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Electronic power steering failure. every time vehicle is driven the power steering goes out. this makes the vehicle very difficult to control while turning. *tw | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| The power steering goes out. it started happening at around 40 miles an hour and has gradually started going out at even lower speeds. it only happens when the steering wheel is straight. it happens during acceleration and braking. i cannot even get out of a small parking lot with out it going out. it is hard to turn and hard to steer when this happens. it happens every time i drive my car. *tw | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| My electronic steering is no longer working. as soon as i start my car, it last for a few seconds and then it goes out and i have to steer unassisted. this is very difficult to do at low speeds. it impedes my manueverability especially with respect to parking and parallel parking is impossible. my wife can longer drive this car since it requires the strength of hercules to steer car. *cn | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 49125 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering failure, now occurs every 100 miles. is okay after car re-starts, then fails again a few minutes later. *cn | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt ss supercharged went out suddenly. when i turn the car off and then back on, the power steering is fine while i am parked, but as soon as i begin driving again the power steering goes back out. the vehicle only had about 36,000 miles on it when the power steering went out. *cn | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| My sons 2006 chevy cobalt power steering would go out while he was driving he would have to pull off to the side of the road turn the car off start it back and it would be ok and it would happen again over and over . we went back to the chevy dealer and had it fixed paying our own money. *cn | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 76000 | 1 | |
| As i was driving to work my power steering light in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt came on and it got really hard to steer. as i tried to get the side of the road i had to cross over into the right hand lane and then onto the shoulder. somewhere between the right lane and the concrete barrier the power steering kicked back in, seems how i had the wheel turned so sharply toward the shoulder i nearly hit the concrete barrier. this is a serious problem and from what research i have done this is quite common. if they think it may be in over 900,000 cars, you would think a company like gm (that has had enough problems with debt and in the public eye)would take care of this. this is going to turn into a problem like toyota. its not a cheap fix the dealer said 2 hours of work for what could cost me up to $3000. this car is almost 5 years old. the car is barely worth $5500. mine is sitting in the driveway, i refuse to drive it with a 2 year old. this stubborn attitude that gm has is very sad due to the fact that many people that have cobalts from the years indicated would be upgrading to other vehicles, too bad they wont be anything made by gm. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Driving the chevy cobalt (2006) on the highway and the car suddenly became difficult to keep in the left hand lane. the car swerved over to the right lane and scraped/damaged another vehicle and the cobalt. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 55500 | 1 | |
| 1. beginning at the start of january, randomly the power steering in our 2006 chevrolet cobalt would simply stop working with notification. 2. the failure would occur without warning multiple times within a day. 3. i had to have the power steering pump replaced which cost me nearly $500. *tr | |||
| 02/05/2010 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt and the power steering keeps going out. when i start the car it works fine but while i'm driving it cuts out and its very hard to steer the car. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 49376 | 2 | |
| I was driving straight down a road when my power steering stopped working. i went back to my apartment before taking it anywhere. i turned off my car and when i turned it back on the power steering was back. after driving to the car garage less than a mile down the road the power steering went again. i had an oil change and was told that there is no steering fluid in my type of car that it was all computerized and to take it to the dealer. i drove across the street to the dealer when the power steering would last about 3 minutes and stop causing me to have to pull over start my car and drive again. it stopped working twice while waiting at a light to turn into the dealer. the diagnostic test found that my electronic steering motor needed to be replaced and that my power steering would stop working all together in the near future if i didn't. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt constantly power steering light comes on and the power steering goes out. have to cut the car off and restart in order to have power steering again. the warmer the motor gets the more frequent it happens. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure. talked to repair shop again and they stated that this is a component failure. | |||
| 02/04/2008 | 70900 | 4 | |
| I have owned my car since sept 09 and since i have had 4 different incidents where the power steering has went out and locked up my wheel. there have been some close calls and im afraid that i will get injured if it happens again. each time has occurred at different times in different weather and so on. on feb 4 2010 i was returning home from work and the wheel locked up and i went completely off the road into a field. i turn the car off and it starts driving fine again. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| The power steering will just go out at any time. this is dangerous due to not being able to steer. *tr | |||
| 10/29/2009 | 87000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. since october of 2009 she experienced failure with the steering wheel. the failure occurred at various speeds including approximately 20 mph and she had difficulty controlling the steering wheel. the power steering illuminated each time the failure occurred. the dealer attempted to diagnose the failure 10 times and was unsuccessful; however, they replaced the ecm computer system. the contact paid $600 for the repairs; however, the failure continued to occur. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 24500 | 1 | |
| Power steering light came on while making a lane change followed by total loss of power steering. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Repeated problems with the power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt. i drive only two miles to work and so i am frequently traveling at low speeds. my vehicle has less than 50,000 miles - this problem should not be an issue through normal wear and tear especially considering the amount i drive. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have had my car for 4 years and 3 times my steering wheel has locked up while i was driving. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 9021 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2006 chevy cobalt. within the last 2 months i have experienced a problem with the power steering shutting off while i am driving. it has cut off in the middle of a turn, switching lanes on the expressway, and even turning in parking spaces. i have taken it to a chevy dealer where they informed me that i had to replace the entire steering column and the motor that goes with it. it is very dangerous to drive. the problem kept occurring several times in a day, i found that the only solution is to turn the car off and on then it would reset and i can drive again. but who knows when it will cut off again. it could be minutes or hours, but it occurs again, until i pull off and restart the car. i have had many close calls. it is a danger to myself and others. especially riding with kids in the car. i have replaced the 2 parts as suggested by the chevy dealer which cost me $1371 total. now just less than 3 weeks, i heard there are more than 11,000 of the same complaints. i went back to the chevy dealer and was informed to wait on a letter from chevy because currently they are recalling cars individually by serial number. i informed the gentleman i had the similar complaints like the others and was given a 1 800 number to call chevy. i have gone thru the automated system and can't seem to get anywhere. i hope help is on its way. i gave chevy all the money i have plus borrowed money. *jb | |||
| 02/04/2006 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Power steering keeps failing on my 2006 chevy cobalt. this has just started and i have read that this is a problem with this model. *jb | |||
| 10/30/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes in out when driving causing it to be difficult to steer. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt had the same problem that i saw on the ccn report about the loss of power steering. this occurred in 2008 as i was coming off a highway ramp. no accident, when i reached my house, i shut off the power and restarted car 15 minutes later and car worked fine. has not happened since. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 27000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. resets after restarting car. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt ss 55,000 miles. power steering stopped working. entire steering column has to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2006 cobalt, bought brand new in 06. i was driving on the highway when my power steering went out. it said power steering in the information center. power steering came back after car was turned off. took to the shop and they told me the electronic power steering motor was going out. i paid for the extended warranty and this part was still not covered. the repair cost me just about $500. i was lucky that no one was hurt when the power steering went out since i was on the highway. what is chevy going to do about this problem? *tr | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 1 | ||
| My daughter was driving on highway 40 east in north carolina car was hit from behind car went across several lanes of traffic and hit rail steering over compensated and air bag did not deploy car was towed and was declared a total loss. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the power steering light illuminated when the power steering failed; however, she was able to control the vehicle enough to drive onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. the dealers diagnosis found that the power steering motor needed to be replaced and if it recurred, the steering column would also need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired; althought, the failure has occurred 5 times. the failure mileage was 50,000. the current mileage was 53,000. updated 3/12/10 *cn updated 05/10/10*jb | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 59000 | 1 | 11/08/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 50 mph the power steering failed without warning and it became difficult to control the steering wheel; however, he was able to manually drive the vehicle to his residence. the power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. the dealer stated that the power steering motor needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $ 1,000. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 60,600. updated 3/4/2010 *cn updated 05/10/10*jb | |||
| 09/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| Power steering keeps going out after 5 minutes of driving, makes car hard to steer and control. *tr | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately between 25-30 mph on normal road conditions, proceeding to make a right turn when a chime sensor sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver continued in operation and exerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 82000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt suffered sudden loss of power steering assist while traveling on highway. the effort to steer the vehicle increased to where i could not do more then guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway. when the auto was restarted the power steering returned to normal. i continued on my trip with caution. within 10 minutes the problem recurred. i had the auto towed to a chevrolet dealer where they replaced the power steering assist motor. i have driven much larger autos that have had power steering failures and have never encountered anything where the amount of effort required to guide the auto was so great. if this had been someone who was less experienced or who did not possess the physical strength of a full grown adult male the situation may have been catastrophic. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| Sudden loss of power steering. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 55000 | 5 | |
| Random failure of power steering. fails 3-5 times during 15-20 minute commute which causes vehicle steering to become stiff. temporary resolution is turning vehicle off and back on, giving you another 5 minutes of power steering. nothing has been done yet to fix the problem since it's an $800 - $1500 out-of-pocket repair at the dealership. i may try to purchase the power steering motor ($230- dealership only) and install myself but that means pulling out the steering column, disabling airbag, and hoping everything works correctly when you put it back together. this is very dangerous since this is my wife's vehicle which she uses to get to work and carry my 1 year old girl to baby sitter. this has failed during turns, and even when going 55 mph, it is still very difficult to make a 60 degree turn. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 43000 | 1 | |
| I was driving normally on the highway and power steering suddenly went out. steering became very stiff, and dash lights read power steering. after pulling over and restarting the car, power steering came back for about 30 minutes, and then went out again the same way. i arrived at the dealership shortly after, and two components were required to fix the car. an electric motor and something else i can't recall the name of. fortunately, there was no crash. i was lucky to be on a very straight highway. i had no warning prior to power steering going out, and had even had the car serviced early less than a week previous to this happening. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| My daughter's 06 chevy cobalt ls steering loss power and she barley got her car out of traffic, she then waited ten minutes and started the car again and was able to drive 4 more miles before it happened again. this has continued to happen so i had to get it fixed before someone got hurt, this has cost me some very expensive car repairs, some thing needs to be done about this i've beentold by the repair shop that it could happen again since the part they replaced is the same part they ordered, which is faulty, i live in fear everytime my child gets in that car to go anywhere, and she needs a car to get to college. as i said before please don't wait for a tragedy that could be prevented. thank you *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out of cobalt. power steering alert comes on to dash and car beeps. when car is shut off and restarted power steering returns. 3 incidents. 2 near misses with other cars. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 90000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt and i am having a problem with my power steering. it is often hard to turn the steering wheel and i hear a rattling noise in the steering chamber while i am making turns. also, the power steering malfunctioned as i was driving which caused my steering wheel not to move at all. fortunately i was not near other cars and was able to stop the car and turn it off in time. i re-started the car and the power steering must have reset itself and began working again. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 65535 | 3 | |
| In my 2006 chevy cobalt i have lost control of my steering wheel 3 times. it happens between 50-55 mph on the highway. i will be driving on the highway hit my brakes and my car begins to shake violently. i have taken it to a mechanic for this problem. however, there is nothing they could do because they could not replicate the problem. they tried at several different speed. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 36505 | 1 | |
| Power steering suddenly failed resulting in a near loss of control of the car *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Power steering stopped working on 1/28/10, as i was driving home from work. it started working again on 2/1/10, and then stopped and then started again. i took the car to my mechanic and he said that the entire steering column would have to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt with a little over 62,000 miles. i bought it used and have had it a year and three months. ever since i purchased the car i've had issues w/the electronic power steering. it acts up on a daily basis. the power steering cuts on and off while i'm driving the car. it makes it almost impossible to steer the car at all. my arms ache at the end of the day from struggling to steer and keep control of my car. it is especially scary when you are on a sharp exit ramp and the power steering isn't working and then cuts on. i've come very close to losing control of my car many times. i've looked into having it replaced but the cost of the parts and labor are expensive and being a single mother of two i can't afford to have it replaced. i've seen countless numbers of websites and complaints on the internet of other cobalt owners w/the same power steering issue. it's ridiculous that gm won't do a recall! this is obviously a manufacturers defect and gm needs to fix it before someone loses their life! this is my first gm vehicle and i can guarantee it will be my last! *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt . the contact stated that whenever she turned the vehicle on the power steering locked up and this occurs also when she puts the vehicle in reverse as well. this has occured everyday where the light illuminates in the instrumental panel. the dealer was contacted and they told the contact to bring it in for diagnostic. there have been no repairs done to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 50000 and current mileage was 84729. | |||
| 06/10/2009 | 65695 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she stated while driving at speeds of less than 50 mph, the power steering failed three times within her traveling period, without warning. she would pull over at each time the failure occurred and shut the vehicle off. once the vehicle was restarted, the power steering would reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the nearest dealer where they replaced the power steering module at the owner's expense. there were no recalls for the failure. there were no additional failure since the repair. the failure and current mileages were over 65,695. | |||
| 02/03/2010 | 28000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt with 39k miles. my steering wheel shakes when driving, it is sometimes hard to turn, the radio turns on and off, and the check engine light & air bag light are on. i took the car to the dealership and they said nothing is wrong with the car. they got the lights to turn off. my warranty is now expired and the same lights came on again. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 73000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving the vehicle she noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard, moments later the contact noticed that the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the power steering control module replaced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 73000. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt went out. *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 20 mph on normal road conditions. a chime sensor sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. however, the failure re-occurred during the travel. the failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 30275 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph on normal conditions. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failures occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the steering column was replaced for the malfunctions. the failure mileage 30,275. | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and the steering is difficult to turn in the morning. i have to back up out of a driveway and turn my steering wheel and at times it is difficult to turn the wheel. i thought that was normal but now i am hearing it should not do that. it started back in august and has gotten more frequent, happening almost every morning. at times it does not feel like i have power steering. *tr | |||
| 11/02/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While driving the power steering would display on the control panel and i was unable to turn the wheel. this happened at various speeds. once while attempting to drive six miles on a busy roadway my husband and i had to pull off the road over 20 times to turn the car off and give the time for the power steering to reset itself only to drive a piece further and the incident to occur again. eventually, having to tow the vehicle home. we took the vehicle to the dealership in november and it was over 800 for repair. they replaced the steering column and we haven't had any other problems so far. *tr | |||
| 09/25/2009 | 47000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated while traveling at speeds of 55 mph, the steering column locked without warning. the dealer replaced an unknown part at partial expense of general motors. the vehicle was not under warranty. on a separate occasion, while operating the vehicle at speeds of 65 mph in clear conditions and moderate traffic, the steering wheel would not respond to driver operation. the driver attempted to slow down and move the vehicle off the highway by braking lightly, however the wheels would not respond. the vehicle then spun in a complete 360 degree turn and side grazed the median strip before coming to a stop. the manufacturer was contacted but took no liability for the failure. repairs were made to the vehicle at the owner's expense. the failure and current mileages were under 47,000. updated 3/12/10 *cn | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt - power steering intermittently stops working this is happening more and more frequently with a greater chance for a traffic accident. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while stopped at an intersection the power steering light illuminated and immediately she lost control of the steering and almost crashed. she turned the vehicle off and the steering reseted and operated normally for over one week and a shortly after she experienced the failure for the second time. she took the vehicle to the dealer; however the dealer was not able to locate the failure code.the dealer did not replace any parts. the failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 64,000. the manufacturer took a report and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 51765 | 1 | |
| While driving a 2006 chevy cobalt on a highway, the power steering went out (and power steering light came on), make steering very difficult. when i turned the engine off and back on, the light stayed off for short time then came back on, and vehicle had no power steering. i took the cobalt to dealer, and they discovered fault code c0475 electric steering motor circuit failure, lost communication with ecm. the dealer removed and replaced the steering motor at a cost of $497.85. *tr | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt most of the time i don't have power steering. when i do have power steering i will drive a block down the road and the power steering will go out and the information center will tell me that i no longer have power steering.*tr | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Electronic steering shuts off unexpectedly. if it occurs in curve, steering wheel almost locks, causing temporary loss of control. this has occurred numerous times and resets when the car is turned off and back on. time after reset before recurrence can vary from a few seconds to hours. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 1 | ||
| Driving 2006 cobalt power steering quits working and the car changed lanes. the ps light did come on in the dash but it was to late. out of warranty but have scheduled to take it in to the dealer. not very safe. also pulled over turned car off waited a few minutes resumed but it occurred about 10 minutes later. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| In the warmer months, the power steering on my 06 chevrolet cobalt will suddenly quit while driving. if i restart the car, power steering will return but only for a matter of minutes. it becomes most dangerous when it goes out while i'm making a turn. twice i have almost hit another vehicle while turning in to a driveway. i believe this failure to be a major safety hazard and i'm glad the nhtsa is finally looking into it. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| There was no sign of problems with my 2006 chevy cobalt before the failure. suddenly, the power steering light came on as i was driving, and the power steering failed. the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. it felt as if it were locked. i pulled over gradually, turned the car off, and then turned it back on again. the car worked another 1/2 mile then the power steering failed again. same consequences. took car to chevy dealership next day. they determined it was the power assist pump that needed to be replaced. pump is being replaced today. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| We own a 2006 chevy cobalt. in dec. 2009 the steering warning on the dash came on, but went off the next time my 19 yr old daughter started the car. a week later the power steering went out completely when the car was turned on. we had to replace the module immediately at a cost of almost $900. i have the work ticket to show what was done to repair the car. i now understand that this problem is being reported by other cobalt owners. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| I would like to complain about my power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt. while driving my power steering would go out and the steering would become stiff. i have almost gotten into at least 7 accidents due to the lack of turning ability. please let there be a recall on this. i know there are many others with this same problem. i have had this problem for about 6 months now. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ls i got it like a year ago and it has a really bad power steering problem when i got it from the dealer it was good for a couple of months. then the power steering started to fail i was going to moreno valley through the curves and it just shut of on me so i had to pull over. so i turned of the car and waited. when i turned it back on it worked for like ten minutes then it shut of again. now i just turn on my car and as soon as i press the gas the power steering turns off. it is really hard to park and to control it. i tried to take it back to the dealer but my warranty was expired. my cobalt is not the only one with the problem i did some research and alot of people have the exact same complaint as me. i think this car should be recalled for the safety of the driver and the pedestrians. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 47000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt with power steering malfunction. while i am driving the power steering goes out and the vehicle is very hard to steer and has almost caused me to have a wreck. it is now doing it every day and several times a day. i want to know why there has been no recall on this problem when there are thousands of complaints online about chevy cobalts doing this. someone needs to do something before someone dies in a wreck due to this defect. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she noticed that when the cruise control was set the vehicle speed decelerated.the power steering light illuminated before and after the failure occurred and within seconds the power steering also failed. she was able to steer the vehicle manually but it required more effort. she took the vehicle to the garage to be diagnosed. the diagnostic located the failure at the emission control sensor and the steering column. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 61, 500. | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately between 20-30 mph on normal road conditions. a chime sensor sounded inside of the vehicle and the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the electric power steering column was replaced. the failure mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 05/14/2008 | 1 | ||
| My power steering tends to go out while driving. traction control light comes on. the shifter clicks. my speedometer and rmps go nuts. my abs and brake light flash. the car stalls when i stop in traffic or at lights. they reprogrammed the computer chip three times and replaced the part once. i now am having the problem again and they said its not their problem. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| In june 2006 i bought a 2006 chevy cobalt sd. on june 2008 i was left stranded. the car would not start. the car was towed to a nearby chevy dealer. they checked the car and found the following: battery failed midtronics (battery one replaced), checked engine light on (injector fuel cleaned), induction system dirty (they flushed it) and air filter full of dirt (raf replaced air filter). this problem cost me $208.82. on jan 2009 the horn was replaced (it had stopped working 2 months prior). this cost me $58.85. the major problem is the power steering. the light came on around aug or sept of 2009. the steering wheel gets hard and it's very hard to maneuver, specially when you're going to turn into a parking space. i had the car checked by two different mechanic shops and they both said it needs the power steering module replaced. this piece cost around $470. plus labor. the first mechanic checked it on jan 23, 2010 and bought the power steering motor ($175.00)from the chevy dealer and replaced it. the problem still existed and he kept the car for two days to check if maybe it was something else. he concluded it was the steering column that needed to be replaced. he returned the motor and now was told that they (chevy) did not sell the motor by itself, that he needed to buy the whole module, which is $470.00. the first 2 months i would turn off the car and it would not happen again, but since the beginning of dec 2009, even when i turn off the car and then turn it on again, the steering wheel locks up and it stays that way the whole time you are driving. it happens every day, everytime i turn on the car. this is a pain because it's hard to maneuver the car, but it is also very dangerous, because if i had to make a quick turn, i couldn't do so, and that would probably end up in an accident. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 chevrolet cobalt in february of 2009. around 65,000 miles, the power steering began going out. at first, it would only go out if it was hot outside, and if you turned the car off and then back on it would go away. it became more and more frequent to where it is out nearly all the time now. i have been told my only option is to have the steering column replaced at a cost of approx. $700.00. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 26000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt and the power steering keeps going out/disabling/not functioning when being driven. this happens with no warning and very frequently and causes me to almost lose control of the car. i sincerely believe that something is wrong with the power steering pump or the steering column. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and for the past month the power steering has been turning off while i've been driving. at first it only happened once every few days, then it started happening daily, now it happens every time i get in the car, about 15 seconds after i start to drive it turns off. this is not the first issue i've had with this car but i am out of warranty so the dealership wants me to pay thousands of dollars to replace something that should not be breaking in the first place. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 55924 | 1 | |
| I read that you are investigating the lost of power steering in chevy cobalts, and we had an incident this last weekend. my son was practicing parallel parking in front of our condo, and the vehicle lost the power steering. it only occurred when the vehicle was idling very slow, since he was not moving fast to do the parking, but if you pulled back out into the road, and accelerated, the power assist to the steering came back. when the assist was off, it was extremely difficult to move the steering wheel. i have owned the car almost 4 years and this is the first time i have noticed the loss of power assist steering. so it may have something to do with turning the steering to extremes as you do when parking, or maybe with steering at a very slow rate of speed while doing the work of parking. just thought i would report this to help in your investigation. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2009 | 29600 | 1 | |
| Electronic steering in the chevy cobalt. around oct 2009, i bought a 2006 chevy cobalt, primarily for my daughter to continue her drivers ed training and practice. i noticed when she tried to parallel park within the 3 minute mva time limit that she would loose power steering and the wheel would lock. it would stay locked for some time (a few minutes). my daughter mentioned that she wasn't allowed to drive the chevy cobalt at her drivers ed training because of the same problem--so the company couldn't use the vehicles for the students to practice parallel parking. the company was friendly driving academy in glen burnie, md i filed a complaint with gm customer service and took the car to the dealership and was told that they were aware of the problem, but that is how the car is designed. i told them that i thought it was poor engineering and that trying to make parallel parking adjustments within a 3 minute mva time limit should not cause the steering to lock. my daughter was unable to use the vehicle to take the mva test because of this. it seems that this should be defect and the vehicles should be recalled. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 88523 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2006 chevy cobalt the power steering message popped up on the digital read out where is shows the mileage and i noticed that the steering was harder to maneuver. i slowed down and it became very hard to steer. so i turned the car off and looked for any fuses that might have been blown not knowing if there was any and restarted started the engine and everything seemed to be fine. but it did it 3 more times in a 4 mile distance. *tr | |||
| 04/05/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt which was bought brand new. it now has 67,000 miles on it. at approx. 45,000 the power steering light and theft deterrent light began blinking. the car doesn't even have a security system. we took it to the gm dealer who fixed the problem by tearing into the steering column and cleaning all of the plugs. it works fine for a few months, then it did it again. they then did the same thing and cleaned the plugs. the third time we took it back they replaced the steering column and it was good for about a year. it began acting up again and we took it back and they cleaned the plugs again. after years of frustration and complaining, we finally figured out what controls it. when you operate the tilt wheel it will either fix or hinder the problem worse or better than what it is at the time. i saw that nhtsa is looking into this and i wanted to file a complaint as well as everyone else to let them know i am not happy with the electronic assist steering. there was a point where you could be going down highway and going around a turn and the power steering wouldn't' be working, and it would kick in and out jerking the wheel. making it difficult for the drive to keep the vehicle in its own lane. in addition to being hard to park, this is a horrid system. i will never buy a cobalt again due to this safety issue, it almost forced me to wreck going down the highway. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| The power steering on my car became very tight and difficult to steer. the steering problem pulled my car into the lane of the on coming traffic. i jerked my wheel and went off of the road. i did prevent an accident from occurring but every since then my power steering has been difficult. if i turn my car off and turn it back on sometimes it resets the power steering put shortly after i start driving i hear a dinging and the power steering light comes on and once again it is difficult to steer my car. i reported this to the place i bought my car and they told me that there have been several complaints with this issue and they felt there would be a recall. then today, february 3, 2010, i heard the news reports so i figured i should file a complaint also. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2007 | 28318 | 1 | |
| My chevy cobalt ls 2006 2-d lost its steering power and i had a hard time driving it but luckily i was still under the 36,000 miles warranty when i brought it to the dealership. it was fixed but i'm just worried that it may happen again and my car is not under warranty anymore and i see that it costs $2000.00 to have it fixed and in addition to this, it may cause a major accident without steering capabilities. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ls. i have had problems steering my vehicle when parking, backing out of parking spaces and when traveling at low speeds and trying to turn. i have mentioned this problem to my chevy dealership service center and they have stated that this is just something that happens with the cobalts over time. recently my ignition locked up twice, and right before it locked i felt the steering column tighten up. not sure if that's related but it might be. the service center replaced the shifter in the vehicle and it hasn't locked up again but the steering wheel is still tightening. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 1 | ||
| I have had problems with my steering on my 06 cobalt since i have bought it. it seems to get stuck when turning the steering vehicle to the left. i have taken it to the dealer but was always told they did not find anything wrong with it. at this time there has not been any major problem like a crash but it still concerns me and i know it should not operate like this. this has occurred on more than one occasion and still nothing has been done to fix the problem. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 1 | ||
| I was driving and my power steering stopped working. the warning light went on the dashboard and i was unable to turn my wheel very much in any direction. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 27154 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt, power steering goes out without warning. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 51600 | 1 | |
| Daughter has a 2006 chevy cobalt ltz purchased used in 2009. last year on one occasion, as she was backing out of the garage, she indicated that her car suddenly became very difficult to turn the steering wheel. i came out and determined this was in fact occurring. i then turned off the car, re-started it and this seemed to take care of the issue. i now report this as i have now read of similar occurrences from other owners to which you are now investigating. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| The steering:electric power assist system keeps giving out. while driving at a slow speed the car shakes and it is hard to keep control of the steering. it often goes to one side or another. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2010 | 1 | ||
| On saturday jan 30, 2010 i was leaving a business and i went to back out and when i started going forward as i was turning my steering wheel it was hard to turn the power steering had gone out. also a few times during the summer it had happened. i would be turning a corner and i found myself turning with 2 hands or just going down the street my power steering light would come on. i had not had anything done as of yet because it hadn't done it for a few months until saturday. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 40100 | 4 | |
| Loss of power steering 2006 cobalt power steering flashed on the dash and i lost power assist. this has happened 4 times already since i purchased the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| We own a 2006 chevy cobalt, our first chevy purchase ever. purchased it used in spring of 08. don't know what previous problems it may have had, but one can only wonder. while driving this past fall, my husband heard dinging sounds, looked down, and the screen said the power steering failed. sure enough, there was no power steering. the manual says to shut off engine, restart, and rock the steering wheel. every time we restart, the power steering comes back on, but only for a very short time. as soon as we drive 20 feet, it goes out again. this happens for us while driving at any speed - could be going 55 miles an hour down the road, could be while going around a turn. we live in west virginia with mountains and sharp turns, and this poses a serious danger. if we lose power steering going around a big turn, we're in trouble. i've read reports of power steering failing at slow speeds. however, this is certainly not the case for us. it will go out at any speed, and the more you restart the engine, the more it continues to go out. we took the car to the place of purchase to see how much it would be to repair, and they told us that they couldn't fix it there or guarantee it if they did try to fix it. but the cost could be as much as $1100 or more. well, i don't have $1100 to fix the newest vehicle i own, it's very dangerous the way it is, and so the car has been sitting for the past 6 months. i couldn't be more tickled if chevy had to correct their mistakes and fix my car for no charge. if we had known that everything in this car is electrical and had no steering fluid, we would never have purchased our first-ever chevy to begin with. next time we'll stick with ford. thank you for your investigation and hope that we get this resolved. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2010 | 40500 | 1 | |
| My power steering on my chevrolet cobalt has gone out on several occasions one time on the highway. when it goes out it is difficult to keep control of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 52664 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 30 mph and she was unable to control the vehicle. the contact had to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle off and then back on so that it would reset itself. the dealer replaced the entire steering wheel assembly. the chevrolet manufacturer was notified before the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 52,664. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. approximately three months ago my vehicle alerted me that my power steering is no longer engaged. it first occurred while i was driving through my neighborhood. the power steering went out all of the sudden, and i was forced to operate the steering wheel without the power steering. originally it occurred once a week, but for the past month my power steering has been going out everyday. it usually occurs while i'm driving less than 45 miles per hour, but on three different occasions it has gone out on the interstate while i'm traveling 70 miles an hour. the only way i know how to fix the problem is to put my car in park, turn off the ignition, and then restart my vehicle. when i restart my vehicle the power steering is engaged again. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While driving our chevrolet cobalt, the power steering kept going out. the car is three years old. and it was a really scary experience. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure with my 06 chevy cobalt. started occurring around 40,000 miles. it spontaneously fails about twice a month with no real reason that i can tell. when it occurs, i have to pull off of the side of the road and turn my car off and then back on again. sometimes i have to wait several minutes before restarting to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2010 | 52700 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt when driving my power steering stop operating making it hard to turn or operate. we were able to make it home and after restarting the car the problem did not happen again. but when steering the steering makes noises. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2010 | 71000 | 1 | |
| Approximately two months ago i notice the powering steering going out on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt occurring occasionally. in the last two weeks the power steering goes out only after a few minutes of driving and each time the car is driven. one car repair shop quoted a price of over $1000.00 for the part to repair the vehicle. i have concerns for my safety, but this is my only means of transportation and am waiting to save the money for repairs. meantime i drive in wet, icy conditions at a slow rate of speed. *tr | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 68000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ss. my key often gets stuck in the ignition, taking quite some time to fiddle with to get out. as well, and a much more serious complaint, is the failure of my power steering. my power steering light has come on quite often in the past 2 weeks. turning the car on and off takes the light away. however, today while taking a turn at a green light, my power steering literally failed on me. this is not safe, and after much research, i have learned its a common defect of 2005-2009 chevy cobalts. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2010 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel constantly shakes while driving. feels lose. loses control often when braking. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 49348 | 1 | |
| I bought this car for my daughter and the power steering went out on it. she had trouble holding it in the road. i have read on the internet that this is a problem in all these cobalts. it is a very dangerous problem and i think chevrolet should be held responsible for the repairs i'm having with this car. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt and have had many problems with the car. my power steering has gone out many times, some while driving and some when i first get into the car and start it. not only does the power steering go out but the car also jerks back and forth while in motion, the power steering message flashes and dings, the check engine light comes on and car has even shut off in traffic a few times. getting to the side of the road is almost impossible when the power steering goes out, i took it for inspection at pep boys many times and even received my money back when the problems were never able to be fixed. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard with a beeping sound and the vehicle lost power steering malfunctioned. the contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it so that the power steering would function properly. the failure occurred intermittently. the contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the failure mileage was 68,000. | |||
| 12/24/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt lost power steering. power steering now intermittently goes out while driving down the road. vehicle must be powered off then back on to make the power steering work again. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. first occurred august 2009 after buying the car used in july 2008. has occurred everyday since. getting progressively worse. cannot get more than a mile down the road before power steering fails each time car is driven. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 99225 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the highway when all of a sudden my steering wheel locked and the car started pulling to the left. i then noticed a message flashing on the screen on the dashboard saying power steering. i turned the car off, and upon restarting the vehicle, the problem seemed to had gone away. however, after driving a few miles, it will flare up again. the problem occurred everytime i drove the car thereafter. i took the car to the chevy dealership to find out what was causing the problem. it was discovered that the eps motor had gone bad, so i had a new eps motor installed. *tr | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 28100 | 1 | |
| While driving the 2006 chevy cobalt into new york city (from pennsylvania) the power steering died. the car only has 28,000 miles on it and has been driven delicately since purchased. *** also note that the entire computer system died last spring (spring 2009) and chevy refused to help in compensating of the 1200 dollar bill we had - claiming we didn't have the original part that malfunctioned. they did not want to hear that no garage in 2009 gives you the defunct part of the car. we have been dealing with chevy's main offices and gotten no where since the computer fried itself last spring. since the power steering died 2 weeks ago, they absolutely won't hear of it and will not help whatsoever. for a car with only 28000 miles on it, and have the computer system of the car die as well as the power steering system - something is being covered up on their part. - especially since the dealer we bought the car from (maureen alexander chevrolet in wilkes-barre pa) has closed due to their reorganization of gm. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2009 | 89000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds including approximately 25 mph, she heard a beeping sound in the dashboard and then the power steering failed. the dealer confirmed that the power steering needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 89,000. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| The powersteering on my chevy 2006 cobalt 4 door, the powersttering light comes on, then the car is nearly impossible to control. makes driving almost impossible. took to mechanic, seems the computer chip is ok, the selad system for the steering fluid is ok, it is an electronic motor that overheats is what the mechanic stated. repaired 2/2/2010. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| While i was driving on the freeway, my power steering went out. i almost lost control of my car, it was extremely difficult for me to safely steer my car off the road. i has to slow to an very unsafe driving speed of 10 mph just to get home. i had no idea what had happened to my car. *tr | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out intermittently while driving. when vehicle is turned off and restarted it resets power steering system and it works normal. however the power steering light on the display will come on again with the resulting loss of power steering. this results in difficult steering especially in turns. my daughter will soon be obtaining her drivers license and i am afraid to allow her to drive this vehicle because when the steering goes out in a turn it is difficult to control. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| Power steering assist motor went out, usually within 30 seconds of car being in 'drive.' occurred everytime i drove the car. i had to go buy a power steering assist motor (~$190); replaced within 20 minutes by mechanic. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 82000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the warning lights were illuminated on the dashboard then her steering wheel became difficult to control. the failure occurred on two occasions while driving. the dealer stated that the repair cost was $1,000. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 82,000. | |||
| 10/04/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that immediately after the vehicle was started the power steering failed and it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that since there was no warranty the diagnostic fee would be $100. there were no related recalls. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 44,000. | |||
| 01/13/2010 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy cobalt has been having this on-going problem since i purchased this vehicle in february 2008. the problem is the steering. sometimes i have difficulty staying in my lane. when i try to correct the problem the steering wheel is tight and hard to maneuver. we thought the problem was in the alignment but that was ruled out. i have been able to recover and go back into my lane in all instances but this problem has been a hard one to prove and it's an accident waiting to happen. *tr | |||
| 01/03/2010 | 61000 | 8 | |
| Why? why chevy? why me? all i wanted was a decent car. i thought i had found one when i bought my 2006 chevy cobalt lt. it looked so pretty sitting in the dealers lot. if i knew that it was going to be a piece of !@#$%, i wouldn't have bought it. the power steering went out on my car when i was transporting children from school. that would be a good headline for chevy. 3 young children die in accident because of lousy chevy parts. my power steering has gone off at least 8 times. i have almost been in several accidents because of it. i am scared to drive my car for fear of my life. please do something about this corporate oversight of the chevy cobalt. p.s. !@#$% chevy. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2010 | 47692 | 1 | |
| My car has never had an issue until sunday, january 31, 2010. i was driving when suddenly my power steering light on dashboard was blinking power steering. all of a sudden, i could barely move my steering wheel. i pulled into a gs station and they tried to find out where i would put power steering fluid when we realized, my car has electronic power steering, fluid is not needed. when i turned the car back on, i was able to drive about 10 minutes up the road before it happened again. i made it home but now day 3 it continues to do this. i have done my research and this is a chevy problem. i called our local chevy dealer who said they have never seen this before. but from what i have found out through research, this is an issue chevy is trying to hide! this should be recalled and i should not have to pay $2000 to get it fixed when my 2006 chevy cobalt is only worth $5000! *tr | |||
| 11/26/2009 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions when the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled into a parking lot which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation for two minutes. the failure continue to occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle is in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer has been notified of the malfunctions. the failure mileage was 54,000. | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 82000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and moments later the steering wheel locked and could not be moved in any direction. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 82000. | |||
| 01/29/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds to include 35 mph, the driver lost control of the steering wheel and it became extremely difficult to turn it in any direction. the failure and current mileages were 63,000. | |||
| 07/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and my power steering is going out randomly as i am driving. the car will give no indication that the power steering is about the stop working and then all at once the power steering light will come on and i can not turn the wheel at all. i have tried for over 2 years to get chevy to do something and still nothing has been done. it has started occurring everyday over the past week . *tr | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 59500 | 1 | |
| I recently bought a chevy cobalt 2006 and four months later the power steering went off. i have taken it to the dealership and it is very costly to repair. i was told that they have seren many cases like this on cobalts. mine has 59k and has no warranty. the day that the incident happened my mother was driving it and almost had an accident. she is a 60 yr old lady and does not have the strength to be maneuvering a hard steering wheel. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2010 | 58135 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt with ongoing power steering failure issues. during the normal course of driving, the words power steering will come up on the odometer and the power steering will stop working. the only solution is to pull over and turn off the engine, which seems to reset and temporarily fixes the problem. this failure occurs multiple times and sometimes as soon as 30 seconds after the car is turned on. i've looked online and there are hundreds of other cobalt owners experiencing the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 33500 | 1 | |
| Chevy cobalt power steering locking up and has to be turned off before it will work again. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2010 | 53000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. my car has 53,000 miles and the power steering light comes on all the time. thus making my vehicle hard to steer. there needs to be a recall on this before someone dies. i read all over the internet of people complaining about this. *tr | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 67000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt while driving at freeway speeds had sudden loss of power steering with alarm and warning on dash. i was able to get to side of road shut off and engine and restart. no problem after restarting vehicle. since first occurrence it now happens multiple times daily. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 62500 | 1 | |
| While i was driving on the interstate, my power steering went out on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. this has occurred daily since then, and becoming more frequent as the days progress. this should not be happening on my car so soon, and estimates for repair are beginning at $1,000, which is entirely too much for a single mother and full time college student to handle. this is a dangerous situation and has to be a defect as there are hundreds of reports of the same thing happening with other cobalts. i risk losing control of my vehicle and causing injury to myself and my daughter. *tr | |||
| 01/24/2010 | 42200 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she states that while driving at 45 mph the power steering light illuminated and she lost the power steering on the vehicle. she was able to pull over where she turned the vehicle off and then on and the vehicle was fine. after a few minutes the power steering light came back on . the dealer was contacted and they stated that they will repair the failure at the owners expense. there have been no repairs for the failure. she has noticed that whenever the temperature drops or when it rains that's when she loses power steering. the failure mileage was 42200 and current mileage was 42424. | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 34985 | 1 | |
| Power steering problem on a 2006 chevy cobalt my power steering keeps going out and a power steering light will show up on my information screen. this has been going on since jan 5th and i just bought the car on the 21st of dec. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out after about 5 seconds of driving. no assist when this happens. not sure how to correct. tw* | |||
| 01/28/2010 | 25000 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt. at 25,000 miles the power steering just stop working while i'm on the highway. it was very hard to steer, but i managed to pull over to the curve and stop the car. fortunately no one got hurt. i don't know why it happened but it sure was scary. after a few minutes i started the car again and the power steering came back on again. before i could reach home, the power steering failed again. obviously, there was something wrong. i called a mechanic for an estimate and they said it would cost around $1000 to 1500 including labor.*cw | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 43482 | 1 | |
| As i am driving down the road my chevy cobalt will ding about three times and in the mileage window it will flash power steering. as soon as that occurs the power steering will go out entirely. it is difficult to get the car to move to the side of the road, so there is no way to completely turn it. i almost ran into a fence trying to pull over on the side of the road. it first occured the afternoon of the 26th and the car was not driven the rest of the day, but it again happened the morning of the 27th. an appointment has been made for tomorrow to have it looked at by chevy so there has been no correction to the problem. *cn | |||
| 05/17/2009 | 80200 | 2 | 10/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated that the power steering would fail intermittently. the dealer could not duplicate the failures, however the body control module was replaced at the owner's expense and still did not correct the failure. on a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of 60 mph and the vehicle locked. the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel in either direction. the power steering warning light illuminated on the warning panel and the vehicle stalled. he was able to maneuver the vehicle off of the highway without incident. the failure and current mileages were under 80,200. updated 2/17/10 *cn updated 02/22/10 | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 53000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that whenever he was driving various speeds including 35 mph it became difficult to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to replace the steering column for $1000. there were no recalls or warranties for the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 53,000. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 61000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph for 15 minutes the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the vehicle lost power steering. the contact lost control of the vehicle briefly and had difficulty parking the vehicle. the dealer informed the contact that the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 61,000. | |||
| 01/22/2010 | 43395 | 1 | |
| Driving getting on the freeway and then the power steering stop working i had to drive home and i don't go to work because its dangerous driving when its hard to make a turn !! and its too expensive to get it fix!!! *tr | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 55500 | 1 | |
| We have a 2006 chevy cobalt that was purchased for our children's use. my very large husband had been using it while my daughter was away at college. the power steering all of a sudden started going out while he was driving. he would turn the car off, and the power steering would return, but it would cut out again. we brought it to our mechanic who fixed it, but it is a costly repair as he was required to buy the whole steering column just for one part. i understand from information i've read that just because it's fixed doesn't mean it won't happen again!!! i hesitate to let my daughter use this car again as this is a very dangerous problem. please don't let anyone get killed before you make chevrolet permanently fix this problem! *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 79750 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt ls steering sticks when turning and has to be forced back to straight when coming out of a turn. this is very dangerous issue. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 43000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 to 30 mph on normal road conditions the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off including the illumination of warning light indicator. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. the identical failures occurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 43,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 47000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the vehicle lost power steering and the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle. the contact drove the vehicle home and notified the manufacturer regarding the failure. the manufacturer did not want the contact to have the vehicle repaired until further notice; however, the dealer informed the contact that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact is concerned about the safety risk since there were no related recalls. the failure mileage was 47,000. updated 03/04/10 *bf the power steering motor was replaced. updated 06/15/10.*jb | |||
| 01/24/2005 | 66000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph on the highway, the power steering light illuminated and within a second the power steering failed. he was unable to turn the steering wheel to the left or right and then he lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle will be repaired. he contacted the manufacturer a report was taken; however, no assistance was offered. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 66,000. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph the power steering light flashed on the dashboard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact turned the vehicle off and then restarted it to reset the power steering. the failure has occurred intermittently. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the contact is concerned that there are no related recalls for his year, make and model vehicle. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 24,000. | |||
| 01/25/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 50 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. the contact was able to drive home safely without any power steering. the contact has called the manufacturer regarding this issue. the contact is concerned about the risk involved when the power steering failure occurred. the failure mileage was 78,000. | |||
| 01/23/2010 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Out of nowhere while driving down the highway power steering appears on my display and the power steering goes out. i was able to pull over and shut the car off. when i turned it back on the power steering was fine and then after less than 2 minutes the same thing happened. i have been searching the internet and have found several complaints about the exact same problem with chevy cobalts. estimated price to fix this problem is $2000.00. there is now reason this shouldn't be a recall when there are so many owners that are experiencing the exact same issue. this system failure is very dangerous and something needs to be done and fast. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 66983 | 1 | |
| As i was going down the highway the powersteering of my car went out. i couldn't move it or turn it. pulled to the side and turn it off and turn it on again and as soon as i put it in to drive it locked it self again. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 71492 | 1 | |
| Power steering light came on in vehicle and steering wheel get tight and will not turn. i was told by the dealer that this is a continuous problem with all cheverolet cobalts....i feel that gm should be responsible for fixing this problem not the customer...my teenage daughter was driving when it went out on her car and by the grace of god she did not have an accident and got killed. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2010 | 82000 | 20 | |
| In my 2006 chevy cobalt ss with 82,000 miles the electric power steering will appear on the dash and then my steering completely goes. this has happened atleast 20 times this week and is getting worse. i brought it in to a garage that said they did an analysis and nothing is wrong. there is obviously a problem. when this occurs i need to turn my car off and then on but the steering will go again in time. this is dangerous. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Strong fuel odor during operation and after turning off engine on a 2006 chevy cobalt. research shows this is a common problem with this make/model. several owners report similar problems. spoke to gm, they claim no open recalls or service bulletins exist. owners have reported the problem being cause by defective fuel pump assemblies. again gm refuses to take action. this among other defects on these cars is a perfect example of consumers being but in danger by faulty vehicles. since gm refuses to acknowledge the problems with there vehicles government intervention in the case is a must. *tr | |||
| 01/19/2010 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road in my 2006 chevy cobalt. without warning the power steering goes out. the power steering light pops on the dash and then it is gone. when you shut the car off the power steering comes back for a short period of time. this occurs everytime i drive it now. my car only has 48000 miles on it. when it goes out it is very hard to steer and control your turns. after reading all the complaints online about this problem with the cobalt surely there should be a recall. so far nothing has been done to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 22169 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering frequently goes out. the warning code states power steering failure, at this time all power steering is lost. we took the car to gm service and they said their diagnostic test show no problems, so they refuse to work on the car. car is now park, because we are afraid to drive it. car only have 22,169 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 80100 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 5 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel locked. he was able to slow down and turn the vehicle off. after a few minutes he turned the vehicle on, the power steering failed and the steering locked again. the dealer stated that they could not do anything for him since his warranty expired. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 80100 and the current mileage was 90300. | |||
| 01/20/2010 | 21000 | 4 | |
| I purchased a 2006 chevrolet cobalt, at the end of august 09. since then, it has been in the shop for knocking sounds in the front end that altered the brake from functioning properly over 4 times. the dealer could not always replicate it, therefore it was not fixed. eventually the noise stopped, then a few months ago the key got stuck in the ignition several times, and finally the shifter had to be replaced. at this point i haven't even owned the vehicle for 5 months, and now a few days ago the power steering shut off in the middle of driving. i pulled over the best i could shut the vehicle off and restarted it. everything reset and it was fine. yesterday the event occurred on an exit ramp of a high way and nearly killed me. once again its back in the shop. this car is a death trap, i'm lucky i was not killed. this is a serious problem and forums all over have people with the same problem. i bought this car because i believed it was safe, and now i'm terrified to drive it by any means. the dealerships aren't any help, they assure the problems are fixed when they really are not. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 48500 | 1 | |
| Electronic power steering failure. 99% of driving time is without power steering. received estimate to repair; re-manufactured part is $900.00 plus labor to remove old and replace part. still paying monthly on car and can't afford the repair. *tr | |||
| 01/11/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required higher effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off as a result of the warning indicator. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was inspected by at an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering module. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 65,000. updated 2/22/10 *cn the dealer replaced the steering column and motor. updated 06/17/19*jb | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering failure. *tr | |||
| 12/17/2009 | 44016 | 1 | |
| I halve a 2006 chevy cobalt and the power steering keeps going out..it happens randomly. this is a common problem...why is gm not recalling this problem? with the economy we cant afford to fix this problem. it is there problem to have safe cars on the roads and trust me this is not safe...we need to get something done with this immediately.. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2009 | 1 | ||
| Re: 2006 chevy cobalt (purchased june 29, 2006) while traveling home on christmas eve, the power steering alarm beeped and immediately the power steering was disabled and it became difficult to steer the car. it started after around about 45 minutes of continuous driving.the car has to be restarted to regain power steering and the problem (disabling of power steering) returns after about 30 minutes of driving. due to financial situations the car hasn't been taken to a dealer for repairs. diagnostics costs will be $91, to check sensors which dealer stated was most likely the issue. *tr | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 41102 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt and on a recent trip my powering steering goes out and the power steering light comes on. when car is shut off and started again it returns to normal. had to do this 3 times on a 20 mile trip. no action has been done yet since it has just occurred but saw online where many cobalt owners are having the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| The power steering intermittently stops and i don't have power steering at all. it takes a quick reaction on my part or i loss control of the vehicle. it does this without warning, but then the warning light comes on to indicate power steering. it left me stranded once. i feel it is a safety issue and it could be a hazard if i was driving in our busy rush hour traffic and it decides to go out. i have called chevrolet myself to inquire about recalls after reading many reviews online. i have also talked to a couple of local chevrolet dealerships and they informed me that they are electronic power steering and not fluid driven vehicles. both places told me they have replaced a lot of them in the 2006 cobalts, even recently. chevrolet themselves just typed in my complaint for review and they would see if any other complaints have been made regarding this same type of vehicle. i fear that my daughters life is at risk driving this car, but still needs to go to work. there may not have been any injuries or deaths this time, but how many will it take before they place a recall on this issue? *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 71000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when she drove approximately 6 mph over a bump in the road there was a clanking noise in the steering wheel. while driving the steering also failed and the warning lights illuminated. the contact had to drive onto the emergency lane, turn the vehicle on and off so that it would reset itself. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the diagnostic fee was $105; although, the warranty was valid. the failure mileage was 71,000. | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 73259 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased in 2007. she stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the dealer stated that she was turning the steering wheel in the wrong direction and that is what caused the steering wheel to lock. the dealer also stated that when the steering wheel locks that is a normal function for her year, make and model vehicle. the failure also occurred on a highway while driving approximately 55 mph without making any left or right turns. the failure and current mileages were under 73,259. | |||
| 11/27/2009 | 59500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt.on the date indicated below my power steering went out,and i could not steer the car. fortunately,there was no accident,but no the power steering goes out every time i drive the car. there should be a gm recall for this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| During normal vehicle operation power steering went randomly off and on until brake completely. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt went out today as i was driving around on base. with the research i've done online, and from talking to friends who own cobalts, i have found out that this is not an isolated incident. i have learned that there is a persistent problem with the cobalt's power steering. i have to fight to turn the wheel when making a turn, and pulling into a parking space was next to impossible. yet when i shut off the engine, wait, and turn the car back on, it runs fine. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 27819 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition and the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. on a separate occasion the vehicle loss complete power steering which resulted in greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the failures occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 27,819. the current mileage was 46,594. | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 38000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt. first the odometer, speedometer, radio and other dash instruments stopped working. the next day the power steering stopped working. took it to the auto parts store to have a diagnostic test which showed nothing was wrong. bought a new fuse which did nothing. have not taken it to be fixed for money reasons. this is my son who is away at college only form of transportation. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2010 | 59700 | 1 | |
| 2006 cobalt le 4 door power steering randomly stops functioning, very dangerous and caught me completely by surprise the first time it happened, causing a near miss accident. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ls. while driving the car an alarm sounds the power steering illuminates and the steering wheel locks up making it extremely difficult to steer. the first time it happened i was able to pull off to the side of the road and shut the car off. waited a few minutes then restarted the car everything seemed fine and then it did it again about a mile down the road. this is very scary not to mention dangerous. with this happening on a constant basis i have been unable to drive the vehicle therefore causing additional expense for alternate ways to work. the local gm dealership refused to even look at the car anymore saying they were advised by gm. this is because the original dealership we purchased the car from is being sued by gm for a 7 million dollar debt and they don't want to deal with their issues. the car has spent more time in the shop than we have been able to drive it. i have well over 30 repair orders for my steering column alone. we had a mechanic contact the local gm rep to see if he could help but the rep wont even call back. we had started to have problem with the car within 24 hours of leasing it new. gm has done nothing we contacted an attorney but it seems gm would rather pay their high price attorneys to give us the run around than fix the problem and satisfy a customer. the problem occurred at 41,000 miles warranty is expired. due to this experience i will never buy another gm vehicle again. *tr | |||
| 12/27/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off and restarted; however, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic which recommended that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer which quoted a diagnostic charge of $100.00 the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 67770 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt lt. he stated that while entering the highway, the power steering light warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. the steering wheel became difficult to move to the left or right. the contact stated that after he was able to drive onto the emergency lane and restart the vehicle, the power steering would then become operable. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer advised that there were no related recalls and since his the warranty was not valid the contact is liable for the estimated repair cost of over $900. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were under 67,770. | |||
| 03/02/2007 | 36000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt coupe power steering goes out needs to be recalled for repair this is a wide spread problem that chevrolet refuses to acknowledge. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2010 | 58613 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact attempted to make a left hand turn he noticed a power steering warning light appeared on the dashboard and within a few minutes, the vehicle no longer had power steering which caused the contact to crash into a ditch. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 58613. | |||
| 12/30/2009 | 58200 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering failed on her vehicle on a frequent basis. the power steering light would illuminate on the dashboard and then she noted that the steering wheel would be extremely difficult to turn. she pulled over and turned the vehicle off and re-started it; however, the vehicle would function correctly for a while and then fail again. she called the dealer and was informed that she would have to pay for a diagnostic test. she had not spoken with the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 58,460. the failure mileage was approximately 58,200. | |||
| 12/05/2009 | 29800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated that the power steering failed intermittently while he was driving and caused him to lose steering control and have much difficulty controlling the steering wheel. he would turn the vehicle off and re-start it and was able to continue driving until the failure recurred. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was approximately 30,000. the failure mileage was approximately 29,800. | |||
| 12/30/2009 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph in rainy weather conditions when the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and immediately, there was a loss of power steering. the driver pulled over to the side of the road which required greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to resume normal operations. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction at this time. the failure mileage was 33,000. upadted 02/18/10 | |||
| 12/29/2009 | 77800 | 1 | |
| As of last week, i have had steering problems with my 2006 chevy cobalt. i will be driving and then all of a sudden my power steering goes out and i am not able to steer safely. if i shut my car off and turn it back on, the steering works fine but only for a short time. the first day i would be able to drive again for a little while before the steering went out again, but now it is almost immediately - one week later. currently, there is not a recall on the steering problems for this electric steering system, but i have seen and heard a lot of complaints about this. i have only had my car for two years, and already had to replace the fuel system due to a crack and leak. i am not looking forward to replacing my steering system as well! *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 38500 | 1 | |
| Intermittent power steering failure on 2006 chevrolet cobolt. car has 39000 miles with electric steering. not under warranty. called 4 chevy dealers and all service dept told me they seem several. also headlight fogs up frequently after heavy rain. dealer told me to drive around and it will go away. it takes about 2 weeks to almost clear up until another heavy rain.went to the dealer about the fogged up lens and another customer who bought their car 2 weeks earlier had the same problem.the electric power steering should not go bad on a 2006 with 38,000 miles. electric power steering is new technology. no belts, pumps or fluid. safety issue. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 50500 | 1 | |
| I was driving my cobalt saturday morning and power steering went out. i stopped car and turned engine off. i started car and was able to drive it but the power steering went out again. this is very dangerous. i have three small children. i am going to the dealership tomorrow and expect the runaway. but i am well aware that this vehicle should have been recalled a long time ago from what i have read. please do some thing before someone is seriously injured or killed. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 19640 | 1 | |
| Driving down the freeway, the power steering went out of my 2006 chevy cobalt. i have to replace the power steering motor. mileage is 19,640. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 11800 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated intermittently and the power steering failed while driving approximately 35 mph. the dealer stated that it would cost $600 to repair the vehicle since the power steering failure occurred when the vehicle was cold. the failure mileage was 11,800. | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| 1) the power steering warning light lights up on the information center 2) the car losses its steering and starts bucking uncontrollably, this occurs every time i drive the car, the consequences are the car sits because it is undriveable due the fear of causing a deadly accident to my self or someone else 3) nothing has been done to the car because this is going to cost 2000 dollars to fix although i have contacted general motors and they have not yet responded to the problem because the car is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 67000 | 1 | |
| 1) driving on highway 2) power steering goes out in cobalt. occurs everytime i drive the cobalt, and consequence is hard driving and real potential for an accident. 3) told not under warranty to replace, since no recall was issued on this safety issue. still driving under potential hazardous conditions, due to the large expensive i would need to absorb to correct the problem. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have had the same issue with my chevy cobalt, 2006 for the past couple of years. power steering will flash several times on the dash board while driving and eventually the steering wheel will start jerking to the left and right. which is very scary while driving. after that the car will start jerking back and forth. almost like driving a standard car. i have taken to numerous dealers and they cannot find the problem. this has been an ongoing issue. i have not had anything else go wrong, but the power steering. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| I have had alot of problems with my car, 1st my radio went out, it just went out and it would only work when i held the power button down and there were always things flashing on the screen, so after a few weeks of this happening my car wouldn't start, i would get it jumped and the other person wouldn't even have to start their car to jump mine it only took a second. after having to replace my battery it was discovered that my radio was drawing too much energy even when the car was turned off and it was causing my battery to die, so now i have no radio in my car i had to have it unhooked. then while i was still dealing with the battery issue, my power steering started going out, i thought this was some how related to my battery so when i got that fixed i thought it would get better it didn't. i will be driving along and the chime will go off and it says power steering and it goes out. i wrote gm a letter with my concerns and complaints, and after having it looked at by the dealership and being told this is nothing i did to my car, gm refused to help me with my car they said parts wear out and i have to get it fixed myself, i have had estimated done it is going to cost about $750.00 for a new steering column. *tr | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| The power steering light in my 06 chevy cobalt comes on and shuts off my power steering. this locks up my steering wheel and makes it almost impossible to drive with. i have been on sites with many people having the same problem as me and there is no recall for this car. someone is going to get in a horrible accident because of this defect in the cobalts. the only way to stop this problem while driving is to stop your car completely and turn it off and then back on. *tr | |||
| 12/29/2009 | 85000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 85000. | |||
| 12/28/2009 | 60371 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt loses power steering while driving. i had just gotten off the highway and my car lost all power steering. took it to a shop the next day and they said there was a bulletin out that these electric motors can overheat if you car sits idle for too long or you are stopped and the wheel is turned a certain way. it was a very snowy day and the roads were very icy. there would have been no way for me to swerve quickly out of someone's path if they cut in front of me or god forbid a deer would have jumped in front of me. i have a 6 year old daughter and thank god she wasn't in the car. i would hate to get in a severe car accident because there is a defect with a chevy part. this should definitely be recalled and fixed immediately. i imagine there are several parents that have this car and how unfair is that? i was told to just shut my car off and let it cool down. well that's a fabulous idea on a highway when the roads are icy. good idea. i should have thought of that. this is a serious malfunction that needs to be fixed. *tr | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the highway in tampa when my car started to make a dinging noise. i then realized that the steering wheel started to get hard to turn. i looked at the information screen on my dashboard and it said 'power steering'. i wasn't sure what to do so i restarted my car and the problem seemed to go away. about an hour later while driving it happened again. i took it into the nearest chevy dealership to see what the problem was. the gentlemen informed me the power steering had indeed gone out and needed to be replaced but wasn't covered under warranty. he allowed me to drive back to where i'm stationed at because i'm not old enough to rent a car and needed to report off leave. on the way back my power steering went off and this time after i restarted my car it went out again after about 30 seconds. when i returned to my base i took it to a local chevy dealership and they informed me that the repair would cost between $1000 to $1200. i have not been able to replace the part as of yet and am scared to drive my car. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I have a 06 chevy cobalt and the power steering goes out after a couple of minutes of driving. since the chevy cobalt has an all electrical power steering system it is very expensive to fix the problem. there have several cases where this same problem has occurred in the same make and model. i feel its a factory defect. it is very unsafe to drive with your power steering out. i had a close in counter with getting in a car accident due to the power steering. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2009 | 49100 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the driver exerted greater effort to turn the steering wheel and continued normal vehicle operation. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been inspected at this time. the failure mileage was 49,100. | |||
| 09/28/2009 | 48000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering fails without warning. this condition causes difficult steering. he has to restart the vehicle to reset itself. a technician from the dealer stated that it cost $2000 to replace the power steering motor. the failure mileage was 48,000.the vin number was unknown. | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i am recently having problems with the power steering light coming on, my rpms go up and down by themselves causing the car to move even when i let off the gas and the power steering goes out completely. it has only happened a few times so far, but i almost hit someone when the car's rpms where fluttering. this is a serious problem and should be recalled to ensure that no one is seriously injured. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2007 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Powering steering failure. *tr | |||
| 12/26/2009 | 77653 | 1 | |
| We got into our 2006 chevy cobalt and began driving down the road and got about 2 miles when the power steering went out and the warning light power steering comes on. the vehicle becomes next to impossible to steer at that point. i pulled off the road, turned the vehicle off and checked under the hood and the belts are all fine and functioning properly. i then got back into the car and started the vehicle up and to my surprise the steering was functioning again. about 2 miles down the road here we go again i lost the steering. i drove home, checked and replaced the fuses both inside the vehicle and under the hood for the power steering even though they looked fine. then i took it out and sure enough fine when started but out again about two mile down the road. from what i am seeing here as far as complaints go it doesn't appear to be a cheap fix and if so many complaints are being filed that this needs some very serious attention before some poor soul ends up in a very serious or fatal accident. it would be understandable if there were only a few complaints but there are a lot of them. not everyone even knows about this website so how many complaints could be out there that are going un-reported. please give this a very serious look. you never know the life you save could be your own or someone close to you who has one of these vehicles or is near one of them when the steering goes out. one injury or death would be too much when this matter has been brought to light by so many people. *tr | |||
| 12/18/2009 | 44000 | 1 | 08/25/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt . when driving the power steering warning light intermittently illuminates on the instrument control panel. and then steering becomes difficult. after restarting the vehicle the error code will reset. the dealer was contacted and he was advised to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired if necessary, but at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 44000. the current mileage was 44995. updated 01/20/10. *lj the power steering motor was replaced. updated 01/21/10. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the freeway at about 60 mph when the power steering light started blinking. all of a sudden my steering wheel got real stiff. i was scared to death, my 2 year old son was in the backseat. i immediately got off the freeway and shut the car off. when i turned the car back on, it was back to normal until about a couple of blocks later the steering wheel locked again. finally i just stopped and decided to tow it to the dealership. now the dealership told me they probably wont get a diagnostic until after january 1st. beside the fact that i am so angry at gm for putting such a faulty piece of you know what on the road, i am thankful nothing happened to me and my son. this is a serious defect that needs attention from gm. not to mention all the costs that i had to pay. someone will get killed!!! *tr | |||
| 12/23/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer has not performed a diagnostic test on the vehicle at this time. the failure mileage was 62,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering fails without warning. the vehicle has not be taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was notified, and she was referred to the dealer. the failure mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 12/22/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| My chevy cobalt 2006 model shows power steering on the little display and power steering stops working. this is really scary when i drive on the free ways in los angeles which can give serious traffic accidents..this power steering message pop ups once in a while. *tr | |||
| 12/21/2009 | 33800 | 1 | |
| My 2006 cobalt's power steering went out while i was driving down the road. the light came on and i immediately stopped the vehicle, restarted it and power steering came back on. unfortunately, i have heard of many people having the same problem so i am hoping to get a recall. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| The car only has 38,000 miles and we were driving home when all of a sudden the power steering message came up and the steering wheel got really hard, it takes all your energy to make a turn. when we turned off and then turned on the car everything was okay and a couple of blocks it happened again. it will normally happen in the afternoons, not so much in the morning. its very hard to drive once the power steering message comes up. we have taken it to the dealership but we have yet to hear from them. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 39083 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt lt. i have 39,000 miles on it and have had numerous issues with the car! the main issue seems to be the power steering. i was 4 hours from home and my power steering light came on. my wheel locked up and was hard to steer. i cut the car off and back on and it seemed to correct it for about a minute and then locked up completely. this has been an issue in numerous cobalts that i have seen. i talked with other people who own them and they have the same issues mine has. that goes to show there is an issue with the chevy cobalt. most people have had the key stick in the ignition (i have had to have that replaced) and now power steering! please do something! *tr | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 21000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt with 21,000 miles on it, the warranty just ran out a few months ago and the power steering has now gone out on it. it randomly goes on and off as i am driving the car and almost caused me to wreck the other day when it went out while i was turning in front of traffic. i do not have the $1,000 to fix this problem and am scared to drive my car anymore. i am most likely going to sell my car and get something else. *tr | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| My power steering light came on only every now and then and now it is a constant thing. the steering wheel locks up very hard to turn. i am scared that the steering will completely fail one day while i have my 6mnth old baby in the car and we will get in an accident...pls help me. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Sometime my power steering just goes out and the indicator says power steering. this occurs severaltimes a week. sometimes shutting the car off and starting it again cures the problem but not all the time. *tr | |||
| 12/04/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2009 | 71400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then he lost power steering. after restarting the vehicle the power came back on. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the failure mileage was 71,400. | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Problem with the 2006 cobalt regarding the power steering,i got one and first 2 scnd was all ok, then i see the steering failure come up and could not turn the steering much,i was about to crash into another car and in last minute void big collision, i pray to god all end good but car in dealer for fixing ,i cant believe this cars on the street with young teen, old woman,children and family driving this car ,i do not think there a recall on this failure and find hundred of complain on the internet ,this was last american car i will have ,please look into this before too many big lost happened. thanks *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 22839 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ss with only 23,000 miles on it and the power steering went out when my 19-year-old son was driving it. having reviewed forum sites on this matter, it seems this is a common problem with the cobalt and it should be the responsibility of gm to fix this obvious safety problem. if they fail to make good on this matter, they only have themselves to blame for their spiraling downfall. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2009 | 35800 | 1 | |
| While driving down the interstate in my 2006 cobalt ss, my powersteering warning light appears on the instrument panel. i thought it was short power steering fluid but it has no reservoir because it is electric and not hydraulic. the problem goes away after you restart the car but it randomly occurs while driving on all types of highways. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 22000 | 1 | |
| Key sticks in switch and you cant get it out. steering column locks wile driving. steering happened twice. key sticking happens all the time. had switch replaced but still dose it. this is a 2006 chevy cobalt. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 31000 | 1 | |
| As i was making a left turn on a busy intersection, my power steering went out and the message board read power steering. the wheel got really hard and i had to pull over. this is the second time in only 2 days. i barely have 31,000 miles on my 06 chevrolet cobalt ls. i don't have much money right now and haven't done anything about it yet. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 25000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the driver exerted great effort to turn the steering wheel. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure and current mileages were 25,000. | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. intermittently while driving, she loses power steering. prior to the failure she notices the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. usually she has to restart her vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. she contacted the dealer, but no assistance was provided. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages 70000. | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 43000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. it has 43,000 miles. it is in excellent condition otherwise. the power steering light suddenly comes on and the power steering capability is lost. it has been to the mechanic two times and he has found no failed components. the failure occurs while driving and when started after being parked in our driveway. power steering eventually abruptly return to normal. the car also shudders and occasionally stalls during the power steering failure episode. my wife is fearful to drive this auto. it should be recalled and repaired. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the failure mileage was 68,000. the current mileage was 68,100. the vin number was unavailable. | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 33500 | 1 | |
| While driving on a straight stretch of i 40 in north carolina, the power steering message flashed, and then we lost power steering. there were several cars around us at the time. after pulling over to check under the hood (it was after dark and we couldn't see under the hood), we restarted the car and had power steering again, but lost it within 2 miles. we drove it again the next day and the day after, and the situation did not repeat itself. we took the car to a chevy dealership on 12/14/09, where they informed us the problem was with the power steering motor, and it was replaced out of warranty (2006 chevy cobalt with approximately 33.5k miles at time of incident) for approximately $500. they also told us the motor replacement might not fix the whole problem, and if it happened again they would have to replace the column for an additional $700. we opted to have the part replaced because the car is often driven on winding mountain roads and losing power steering on these roads presents a major safety risk. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt - key frequently gets stuck in ignition and power steering has begun to fail. *tr | |||
| 12/11/2009 | 54780 | 1 | |
| I was getting off freeway turning right heard a beep sound and all of a sudden wheel wasn't turning i was lucky that oncoming car moved out of my way pulled over and noticed warning words on screen saying power steering. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2009 | 75700 | 1 | |
| Chevy cobalt 2006. power steering goes out and locks up. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2009 | 24000 | 1 | |
| Power steering has gone out several times, leaving the car very difficult to maneuver. took vehicle to sauder chevrolet in brownstown, pa and we were told it was normal for that model car! *tr | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 21049 | 1 | |
| Loss of power steering after a warning light appeared. nearly caused a wreck as we were turning in a busy intersection. first occurrence, the car is at the dealership right now. found that this has been a common occurrence with the chevy cobalt for several years. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| I am the owner of a 2006 chevrolet cobalt, the problem i am having is with the power steering. there has not been an incident at this time but with due time i believe there will be. i am stationed in england at the time and here soon the snowy weather will come if the problem continues i am afraid if this issue is not resolved there will be serious injuries due to faulty power steering. i have done research for this problem and have come across numerous people that have this same issue with this make/model/year vehicle. this is the only vehicle that me and my family have, so i am asking for your help with this issue. if you need more information contact me at this number, it is a british number 07795547520. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2009 | 50500 | 1 | |
| I have two issues with my 2006 chevy cobalt: 1. aug 2009 the power steering went out completely while driving, rendering it nearly impossible to navigate. it works everytime i turn on the car for approximately 1-3 minutes and goes out everytime it's driven. i've been quoted that it will cost me $565 just for the part which must be ordered from a gm dealer only since the warranty ran out at 50k miles, the power steering went out on me at around 50500 miles. just past the mark. this is a very dangerous issue that seriously needs to be addressed and recalled by gm for i've read hundreds of complaints from others who drive the same make and year. 2) the second issue is that the key locks in the ignition at least once a week making it impossible to start the car. please look into these problems with this car for they can be very dangerous before someone loses their life over it. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that has a power steering issue. the screen will display power steering which means that i have lost power steering. i have had steering column rattling randomly. my key gets stuck in the ignition, my cruise control does not work a long with my keyless entry i do not have any money to fix it . *tr | |||
| 12/10/1992 | 1 | ||
| Occurred while driving on the highway. the steering becomes very stiff and is definitely a safety concern with 77,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 37900 | 1 | |
| I'm driving the car and randomly the power steering flashes on the screen and my power steering stops working. turn the car off and back on and the issue goes away to return at random intervals. appeared to be worse the hotter it is outside. when it started to get cold i realized it was doing the same thing. with the icy conditions it is extremely unsafe for my steering to go out while im driving. *tr | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 89000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while exiting the highway at 50 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the steering motor was replaced. the current and failure mileages were 89000. | |||
| 11/28/2009 | 1 | ||
| We have a 2006 chevy cobalt, my daughter has been driving it and the power steering light keeps coming on and off, she will be driving and all of a sudden the power steering is out. this is going to cause her to have a major accident. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 1 | ||
| Chevy cobalt 2006 power steering fail in ma car very danger, please may investigation. before somebody dies in this car. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 65497 | 1 | |
| The power steering on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt locked up with no warning and my car went off the road onto some grass. the steering wheel would not turn one way or the other until the car was turned off and restarted. i was only going 35 mph at the time the steering did this, or what happened could have been much worse.*tr | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 60800 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt lt. the power steering warning keeps flashing while i turn my car on and while i drive. my steering locks up and lets me not turn at an easy rate. it is very tough to drive like this. it is a concern to me, i don't want to risk my life driving this vehicle. please do something. i've read other people having this problem, and i think it needs to be dealt with. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 102000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and then the power steering failed. the steering column was replaced one year ago. the contact has not taken the vehicle back to the dealer. the contact stated that this is a major safety issue that could result in someone losing their life. the current and failure mileage were 102,000. | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have lost power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt. it is dangerous and nothing has been done. how is it that gm is not taking responsibility over this safety hazard, but they are suing the company that made these electrical power steering? detroit general motors co. has sued a supplier, saying it has spent more than $30 million fixing problems in the steering systems of the chevrolet cobalt, its best-selling small car, and other vehicles. gm said customers have complained about unusual rattles, clunks and other noises. it pinpointed the flaw to excessive gear backlash, which causes problems in the steering column under certain driving conditions. the lawsuit names jtekt north america inc., based in plymouth, mich., and an affiliated company, jtekt automotive virginia inc. of daleville, va. gm said it wants to be paid for replacing thousands of parts under customer warranty claims on the cobalt, pursuit, g5, hhr and other cars, starting with 2005 model year. by fall, the cost had exceeded $30 million, and gm's damages are expected to continue to increase as additional warranty claims are made, the automaker's lawsuit said. jtekt contends the components all met the specifications and testing requirements that gm gave it, said bob haddad, a lawyer for the supplier. the issues do not affect the operator's ability to control the vehicle. this is a noise issue. changes were made at gm's request, and jtekt continues to provide steering assemblies, haddad said monday. the steering systems are in tens of thousands of gm cars. court papers do not indicate whether the company considers this a safety issue. a gm spokesman, alan adler, had no immediate comment. the lawsuit was filed in august in macomb county circuit court, amended there in october and moved nov. 17 to federal court in detroit. *tr | |||
| 12/06/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 cobalt ss. it has 85000 miles on it and when driving it from florida to virginia my power steering shut off 5 times and everytime i stopped the car and turned it back on the problem went away but randomly returned this is a serious issue as i thought my car was going to swerve off the highway. thanks *tr | |||
| 11/30/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that i brought 2 years ago. i have had many problems with the power steering in my car. there have been many incidents when i am driving that my power steering will go out. while i am driving the car will shut off and it will jump. i have taken the car to the mechanic on several occasions where they tell me they can not find anything wrong. i have found that if the car sits for about two weeks or more then the computer will reset itself. just recently the power steering went up in the car while i was driving home and the speedometer starting jumping around and i could not tell how fast i was driving and if i went under a 40 mph the car would jump and shut off if i had to stop. now the car's power steering has gone up again and i can't turn the wheel at all. i have found that if i drive the car for a hour or more straight on the beltway then i have the most problems with the power steering unit. most recently the problem has been occurring ever two weeks and i am unable to drive the car until it resets (if it resets). *tr | |||
| 11/20/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| I have a2006 cobalt ltzand the power steering keeps going out when i drive down the road, also i have a very bad shaking problem with it, also i have noise coming from back of the car.............please help, i have went to the dealership, and they want to charge me a outrageous price to fix it.....this is a very dangerous problem..................eugene offenberger......... *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have 06' chevy cobalt ls and the power steering is gone. the power steering light come on everytime i turn the car on and drive away. i'm taking a big risk every time i get behind the wheel but have no choice right now. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 cobalt ltz, and the power steering keeps going out when, i drive down the road, also i have shaking and noise, and i had my grandchild in the car, and the power steering went out which could have had a wreck...this is a very bad problem, also i have shaking and noise, when i drive down the road...........please help!! *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2006 chevy cobalt about six months ago. three months after i bought it the power steering began to go out. it does not take power steering fluid there is a ps motor in the steering column. everyt time i drive my car it goes out, it is not just every once and a while. when i restart my car the power steering will come back on. but within 100 yards it will go out again. the first time it went out i was going around a sharp curve and i nearly lost control of the car. the car behind me had to slam on there breaks because i started to fishtail . this is a major safety issue for me and other drivers and something really needs to be done about it. there is page after page of people who have the same problem. it seems to me that with so many people having this problem that there would be a recall on it. obviously something was done wrong. it is dangerous and basically every time i get into my car i am risking my life. its not worth it and you guys being a safety administration should really look into it. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 105230 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph he noticed that the power steering light was illuminated on the dashboard. within a few minutes, the contact lost complete power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 105,230. updated 03/12/10. *lj | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 88000 | 1 | |
| Yesterday i was driving with my wife in our 2006 chevy cobalt and without any warning the power steering failed in the middle of a turn. i had to pull with everything i had to keep from hitting a car in the other lane on the road i was turning onto. luckily i was driving, i don't think the ending would have been as pleasant if my wife was behind the wheel. keep in mind that the power steering fails all of the sudden, we have had nothing but problems with this car, and my wife just reminded me that we had the steering column replaced once because of a vibration. please push for a recall on this vehicle, we cannot afford to fix gm's poor engineering mistake. thank you *tr | |||
| 11/29/2009 | 40016 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt car has just 40k miles. the dash board began to show power steering warning. and then the steering power is lost. i searched online and found many complains on such problem for chevy cobalt. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 65001 | 1 | |
| I was making a u turn the first time my power steering went out, i thought i was out of gas or something so i turned the key to off and restarted the car,it was fine for a while maybe 20 min. and then it went out on me again going around a corner then i realized it was my power steering that's when i found out it was completely electronic .it comes and goes as it pleases now!!!!! (this is a 2006 chevy cobalt !!!!!!!!!!!! ) *tr | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and the power steering has completely gone. its 1000 dollars to fix it and i am having constant problems with this car. *tr | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| On more than one occasion the steering has stopped working. its intermittent and unpredictable and can happen at any speed. *tr | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 70 mph the power steering failed without prior warning. she was able to pull to the side of the road, and turn the engine off. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the technician stated that they could make the repair, but the failure would resurfaced because the component was defective. the failure mileage was 35,000. updated 12/22/09 *bf updated 12/22/09 | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| At 49,000 miles my 2006 chevy cobalt steering goes out intermittently. the dealer could not get it do anything wrong. now that the warranty is out, it does it about once a week now. if you turn the car off and wait a few minutes, then turn it back on it will work again. this is very dangerous in that you try to turn, expecting it to work and the car keeps straight! close calls but no crash yet. please help us! this thing is too dangerous to drive like this. after seeing all of the complaints on the internet, i want to know why it has not been recalled? *tr | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| I am the owner of a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. it has 38,000 miles on it. i was driving and with no warning my dashboard flashed power steering and at the exact same time my power steering went out. needless to say i was on a busy well traveled 4 lane road and almost didn't make the turn to get off. i couldn't even park the car. not exactly a safe situation. took the car to the dealership & i'm told it's not covered because i have 38,000 miles so i'm barely over my warranty period. they then tell you it is probably the power steering motor but you don't know until you replace that for $460 and if the message still comes on for power steering you will need a new steering column for an additional $700-$800. after doing some research and calling local chevy dealers and speaking to people who don't want to give their names for fear of losing their jobs it has been become clear that the steering in a cobalt is a huge issue and is happening to a lot of people. my dealership has even admitted that my car is in great shape and not been driven badly or beat up on. please do something to help the people that can't afford to replace something that is defective to begin with. also, the part is on back order for obvious reasons with so many people having problems so i am without a car for a minimum of a week and there's not a guarantee it won't be longer. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2009 | 48526 | 1 | |
| Power steering signal comes on while driving and it shuts off completely thus making it hard to turn at any time. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| 1. my wife and i purchased a 2006 vehicle for my 20 year old daughter roughly a year ago. everything was fine for the first 9 months. after that one day when my daughter was driving the vehicle it began to shake and the power steering light began to flash and she had no control over the vehicle, she had to pull over, turn off the vehicle and restart it and the car was fine until she got home. everytime you drive the car literally every 2 miles you have to pull over and turn the car off and start it again, it is extremely dangerous and a hassle. we took the car to the dealership and they said because we didn't purchase a warranty it would cost 2,000 dollars to fix. due to the poor economy we cannot afford to fix the car, but yet we put down 3,000 on the vehicle and we continue to be stuck with 350 car payments every month for a vehicle we cannot even drive. something needs to be done about this car, we are extremely worried about anyone that has one of these cars. the car is not worth the money we are spending on it. we have no idea what to do about the situation and we are in a horrible position. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000. the current mileage was 81,000. | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 15 mph the traction and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , and a technician stated that the power steering kit needed to be replaced. the current mileage was 85,000. the failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 11/21/2009 | 66000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt, i was driving down the road and the power steering in the car went out. the area i live in has alot of windy road which i happened to be driving on when it went out. i pulled over and turned the car off and it seemed to help momentarily. with out the power steering it makes the car almost impossible to drive. i had to drive the rest of the way home with the flashers on and 30 miles an hour on a highway, very dangerous. i have looked online and there has many complaints about this vehicle doing this. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 41000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, and the the power steering fails. a mechanic speculated that the steering column needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 41,000. | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Failure of power steering while driving. *tr | |||
| 11/17/2009 | 51781 | 1 | |
| While driving a beeping sound came on and the words power steering appeared below the speedometer and the power steering gave out immediately. i was initially caught off guard but luckily i was only traveling at about 25 mph and there was no other traffic or kids on the street. i turn the car off and the power steering goes back to normal. again while driving without warning three beeps and the words power steering appear and the power steering gives out immediately. if this a recurring problem with the chevy cobalt hopefully it can get resolved before there is loss of life or serious injuries. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2009 | 52009 | 1 | |
| As i was driving the power steering light came on. caused me to loose my steering while i was in the middle of turning, i almost hit another car and i would have if they did not swerve to miss me. the fact that the power steering is now electric is complete | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I'm having problems with my power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt. it always goes in and out when i'm driving. many times i have lost control of my car due to this problem. the problem started about 3 months ago but i have not had the money to get it fix. this is a on going problem! *tr | |||
| 11/04/2009 | 60900 | 1 | |
| When driving my dash displayed a power steering message. then the car starts to jump and then check engine light comes on. then i lose power steering. when we took it to the dealer (twice) they could not find the problem. this has happened about 5 times and did not happen until my car had about 900 miles over the 60,000 warranty miles. my car is a chevy cobalt 2006. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2009 | 4200 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. i was on my way to work when the car dinged and i look down to see that it was saying the my power steering was out. i turn the car off and restarted it and then it went away. i thought that it was nothing until it came back on the next time i drove my car. i then went and researched it on the internet when i found out that there is a lot people having the same issue. i am one if the ones that can not afford the pay for this problem to be fixed. when are they going to do a recall on the this problem. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Electric power assisted steering on 2006 chevrolet cobalt is not working. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt steering failed taking a sharp turn causing car to cross centerline hitting another car head on, son suffered a very bad broken leg requiring a rod from knee to ankle. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2009 | 37500 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure 2006 chevy cobalt 2006. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt has power steering failure and i own one and there is no recall on this problem . my guess is no one has died from it , yet . the steering is electrical instead of hydraulic . every time i go down the rod within two minutes the warning buzzer and the dash lights up and i lose all steering . *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 58400 | 1 | |
| When driving car power steering shuts off randomly. this makes the car very difficult to steer and control. first instance was 11/7/09. this now happens quite frequently (2-4) times everytime i drive the car. doesn't matter if the car is idling at a red light or driving 50 mph. at this time no accidents have resulted but it's only a matter of time. have not contacted dealer or mechanic yet as i have read and heard that this is a wide-spread problem with this particular vehicle and would like to see a recall done. *tr | |||
| 10/31/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| My power steering is going in and out. my car is only a few years old. i went on the computer and did some research and i am not the only one that is having problems. apparently there is some kind of defect because a ton of people are having this problem. i am one of the lucky ones that did wreck or cause injury to anyone. i am doing this complaint in order for this not to happen to others and maybe gm will do a recall on this defect. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 51373 | 1 | |
| Electronic power steering goes out, first happen in oct, had it checked and was told it is a motor circuit that is on the steering column and would cost $1000 to $1500 to fix because they have to take column out to get to it, it goes out driving down the road at anytime one or 2 time a day, so you have to stop and turn off motor and restart and it will work for a few more miles or not! it makes it very hard to steer and i cant keep driving it like this so am taking it in to repair, i don't really want to pay for something i think chevy should fix that a lot of cars are having but don't have a choice as i cant keep driving it this way. *tr | |||
| 11/07/2009 | 44180 | 1 | |
| While driving car suddenly pulls hard to the right or left. it happens sporadically steering problem. *tr | |||
| 11/09/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Still having problems with steering on 2006 chevy cobalt. power steering goes out randomly if it is stopped recranked it will reset. on going problem for myself and lots of other cobalt owners. i have searched many online forums and found others that have the same problem. gm needs to recall this and fix what they know is wrong. two websites are fixya.com and chevy cobalt forum, please do something before there is death or injuries involved. *tr | |||
| 11/08/2009 | 60842 | 1 | |
| Hi i drive a 2006 chevrolet cobalt with around 60,000 miles. recently i was driving down the road and a message appeared in the display reading power steering. seconds later the power steering quit working. i was turning into a gas station and almost ran over someone because of this. i parked the car and shut it off. after checking the fuse box and seeing no obvious signs of what could be the problem i started my car and the message was gone and the power steering worked fine. thinking that this may have been an intermittent glitch i drove back home and sure enough, 2 miles down the road the message re-appeared and the power steering stopped working. after doing some research this appears to be a consistent issue among the majority of cobalt owners. this is a safety hazard if i've ever seen one. how many close calls is it going to take for gm to repair this obvious problem? or is it actually going to take a few deaths for someone to open their eyes and realize there's a serious issue at hand? *tr | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 78567 | 1 | |
| I just bought a 2006 chevy cobalt and on my way from the dealers, the power steering light illuminated on the communication center. i then looked online and found out that this is an ongoing safety issue. does the gm company know about this issue, and are they now recalling and fixing this problem? *tr | |||
| 07/09/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure on chevy cobalt 2005 and later models. the power steering completely fails and the steering wheel locks while driving. please type chevy cobalt power steering in search engine and see the thousands that are having the same issue. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2009 | 60 | 1 | |
| Power steering keeps going out. several times while driving. once while steering i had a very hard time turning and a car was coming fast on incoming traffic. this is a terrible safety hazard and i see tons of complaints out on the web. why isn't something being done about this? is someone waiting for people to die? this is so widespread, i really don't understand why no one has done anything. *tr | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 65363 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt that just came out of warranty. i was driving home when my power steering light came on and my steering wheel became really tight and very hard to move. luckily when it happened i was going about 60mph on a highway on a straight stretch heading towards a turning lane that leads to my main road connecting me to my subdivision. this incident just happened about twenty minutes ago and i am fortunate i was not far away from home or was not driving a curvy side road. i am going to have to have my car towed to a dealer to get an estimate on having my car fixed. i had my car in to my dealer less then 3000 miles ago for electronical issues. *tr | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. intermittently while driving the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, and then the vehicle loses power steering. as a consequence steering because extremely difficult. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer, because she will have to pay a $100.00 for a diagnostic fee. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. updated 12/07/09. *lj updated 12/08/09.*jb | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 9000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving she experiences difficulty when turning the steering column. a mechanic concluded that the power steering motor has failed. the dealer nor the manufacture has been notified. the failure mileage was 9,000. updated 03/10/10 *bf | |||
| 10/19/2009 | 83000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the power steering warning light will illuminate on the instrument control panel and then the power steering fails. usually after waiting for several minutes the vehicle will restart. the manufacturer nor the dealer has been notified.. the failure mileage was 83,000. | |||
| 09/27/2009 | 28000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the power steering warning light intermittently illuminates on the instrument control panel, and then there was a lost of power steering. usually after waiting for several minutes the power steering will reset itself.. the dealer nor the manufacturer has been notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 28,000. | |||
| 10/29/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The chevy cobalt has serious but intermittent issues with the power steering. the instrument panel will display a power steering warning. sometimes this is the extent of the problem but often the steering wheel will lock up or become difficult to turn. this happens while driving and with no trigger that i can identify. the recommended remedy is to replace the column, but even the new columns have the same problem. we first had the issue at about 30,000 miles, the column was replaced and now, at about 75,000 miles, we are having the same issue. my research indicates the same problem across the country for most model years and beginning as early as 4000 miles. this issue is life threatening and must be remedied as soon as possible. when the steering locks up it is nearly impossible to turn the steering wheel. sometimes the warning message is there and sometimes it does not. a rattling noise can be heard sometimes as well, along with the smell of something getting to hot. i believe a recall is in order due the extensiveness and severity of this defect. i sincerely hope no one is killed before a lasting resolution to this issue can be found. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 80000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt. at approximately 80,000 total miles, while driving, the power steering quit. i received a visual message from the car monitor advising power steering. the car could be steered, but without power steering. after turning the car off and restarting, the power steering works, but at some point within 1 mile of driving, the power steering quits. this happens every time i drive. it is dangerous as it impacts my ability to steer and control the car, and it quits without warning. driving in inclement weather is especially hazardous. upon taking the car to my chevy dealer, i was advised repair would be over $1,000. *tr | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 32000 | 1 | |
| I am having trouble with my 2006 cobalt ls and it goes in and out from time to time. i have almost got into a couple accidents and saved myself. i think that gm should be responsible for their own actions. they should create a recall for this problem but can't because they are bankrupt. you all need to do something about that. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out on my car without a warning..... while driving. *tr | |||
| 10/14/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt lt and the power steering randomly goes out. this has been happening everytime i drive my car which is daily and it started around oct 14th 2009. i bought the car from a private party, but i took the car to a dealership to get fixed. it needed a new motor for the power steering since it is electrical. this has cost me around $438. it makes me nervous driving the car in town with traffic and having it go out. i live kind of out in the country and there is many sharp corners for me to get home. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 43000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminates on the instrument control panel, and then the steering locks. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and he was advised that the entire steering column needed to be replaced at an expense of $2500.00. there was no warranty on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 43,000. | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Power steering column not working. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the electronic power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. she then began experiencing difficult steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, whom advised her that the failure was unheard of. there was no warranty on her vehicle. the failure mileage was 131,000. | |||
| 10/27/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. when driving 30 mph he lost power steering without any prior warnings. as a consequence steering became very difficult. a mechanic concluded that the electrical power steering failed. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 82500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway he heard a thud, and then steering became loose. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and the mechanic noticed that the steering rod was loose. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the current and failure mileages were 82,500. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 45633 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt sedan that has approximately 45k miles on it, mostly local driving. in the last two weeks, twice under similar driving conditions, the power steering indicator light came on in the dash and the power steering failed while driving. after shutting off the engine and restarting the vehicle, the power steering resumed normal functioning. after examination by my mechanic, there is a known issue with this make and model requiring a complete replacement of the steering column to correct the problem. chevrolet has published a technical service bulletin on the problem. fortunately, i have not had any automobile accidents either time that the power steering failed. the first incident occurred approximately two weeks ago on or about 10/9/09 and the second time it occurred on or about 10/14/09. the vehicle is currently with the mechanic awaiting a repair estimate. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt and the power steering continues to go out and the check engine light comes on. this can be very dangerous. the odd thing is i can be at a stoplight and turn the car off and back on and the power steering works fine but then down the road it does it again.*tr | |||
| 07/26/2009 | 48804 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. the dealer was contacted and she was advised that the entire power steering needed to be replaced at an expense of $2000.00. he then added that the repair may not completely repair the power steering assembly. the failure mileage 48,804. | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began moving from one side of the road to the other. the power steering failed and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. the engine also shut off; however, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the system would reset itself. this has occurred several times while driving. there are no related recalls or warranties on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 56,000. updated 11/03/09 *bf | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt with about 48000 miles. started having power steering failures. have not had it repaired yet but have read of all of the other consumers with similar issues. no idea what causes the failure. when the car is turned off and restarted the power steering works. my chevy dealer said the car was outside warranty and it may cost $900 or more to repair. since this is such a widespread problem and it really catches a driver by surprise, i believe that gm should recall the vehicles to have them repaired for free. someone could get killed or injured. i have heard many vehicles have been involved in accidents and ps failure was a contributing cause. *tr | |||
| 10/24/2009 | 50700 | ||
| The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions with an unexpected loss of power steering. there was extreme difficulty to turn the steering wheel. the driver exerted greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle is in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact had concern of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 50,700. the current mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 10/11/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out while driving down the road. very dangerous because, some people aren't strong enough to handle their car in that situation. this will result in a wreck. the power steering just goes out without any warning. so in that case if your turning and the steering goes out, what are you supposed to do just put someone else's life in danger? *tr | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 50300 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt lt sedan car has a power steering malfunction. when i start my car the power steering is fine for about 100 yards and then i receive a message in my dash stating power steering and then my steering wheel is hard, almost impossible to turn. this happened while traveling on the interstate and almost caused me to crash. this malfunction is very dangerous because it always happens spontaneously. i have also had issues with my keys getting stuck in the ignition, sometimes for twenty minutes or more. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2009 | 71774 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. when making a turn the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. after restarting the vehicle, she was able to resume normal vehicle operation. she contacted the dealer and was in the process of having the vehicle inspected. the failure and current mileage were 71774. | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 28000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to enter a highway she lost power steering. usually she can restart the vehicle to temporally remedy the failure. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 28000. | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 652222 | 1 | |
| Im having so much trouble in my electric power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt it jus quit on me all of a sudden an i ran into a ditch no warning lights had came on till after i was pulled out of the ditch i found it hard to turn and everyone i take it to cant find the codes to tell what's wrong with the car but the only place that did was the dealer ship n they said that as soon as i told them about it they did one check after that and confirmed it. *tr | |||
| 10/21/2009 | 26000 | 1 | |
| My daughter was driving her 2006 chevrolet cobalt last night and the power steering light on the dash came on and the power steering went totally dead. she was turning into a parking lot and almost didn't make it. after shutting the engine off and then restarting, the power steering started to work again but a few minutes later she was back to no power steering. i checked in the internet and found hundreds of such incidents reported on 2005 and 2006 cobalt vehicles. i called the dealer today and the service department indicated they have serviced a few of these problems. expected remedy is to replace the steering column for about $1200. this car has been on the road for 39 months and has 26,000 miles on it. this situation poses a serious safety hazard and a recall for this defect needs to be initiated. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt lt and recently while i am driving the t/c, security, and power steering lights come on and my power steering goes out and my car starts bucking and jumping like crazy. the last time it happened while i was driving 70 down the interstate and i almost crashed into the divider wall trying to pull over. it has been brought into the dealership 3 times and they have no idea what is causing it. i have already paid for a new transmission module which was not the problem. it seems to reset after the car is turned off for a while but if it happens it could cause serious crashes. there are already thousands of reports on the same incident with this particular car. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 20890 | 1 | |
| There was no warning im driving about 55 mph down highway and all of a sudden i lost my power steering very hard to drive i pulled over turned car off and looked under hood didn't see no problem got back in started car up and power steering was back got it home and parked it i had my mechanic come and look at it put machine on it no problem showed so i took it about 10 miles from home and it did it again shut off car and restarted it and problem was gone for awhile but keeps recurring over and over so afraid im not going to be able to handle this car everytime it decides to do this its got me stunned i did some research and im not the only one experiencing this problem i've seen a least 25 to 40 others whom have same problem its going to cause a accident and i hope its not me but i have complained about this already and i got it recorded where i have complained so it needs to be resolved before someone gets hurt and then there will be lawsuits for chevy cobalt makers to deal with. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 44 | 1 | |
| The power steering for my 2006 cobalt will stop working at random times. this has happened up to 5 times during a given day including in stopped traffic waiting at a red light and driving at 70 mph on the interstate. the solution is to turn the car off and turn the car on and it will reset the power steering. this has resulted in me driving at anywhere from 25 to 70 mph and then having the driving conditions of the car change instantly which is very dangerous. i have called a chevrolet dealer about this issue. they are aware of it and their solution is for the customer to replace the entire steering column which will cost approximately $900. this is a widespread issue from what i have been reading on the internet and demands a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 10313 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was restarted and he resumed normal vehicle operation. the dealer stated that the power steering motor should be replaced at the manufacturers expense. the current and failure mileages were 10,313. | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt with power steering that stop working. *tr | |||
| 10/20/2009 | 20694 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 55 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. the current and failure mileages were 20,694. updaetd 11/13/09.*lj updated 11/16/09 | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 110000. | |||
| 10/19/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. intermittently while driving he lost power steering. he had to restart the vehicle to resume normal vehicle operation. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility and a mechanic concluded that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 10/19/2009 | 67649 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt. i am having a power steering fail. while driving specifically while making a turn the power steering suddenly fails. the information center displays power steering. if you shut off the vehicle it seems to reset the computer and cause the power steering to return. i have had it read by a mechanics computer but they are unable to identify the specific issue. i have seen several hundred other cobalt owners with this exact complaint. chevy does not care because it is after the warranty. this is a major safety issue. if you lack even a little upper body strength you could crash! i was coming around a corner on the freeway stack! please help us force chevy to do what's right before someone does get seriously hurt or killed. *tr | |||
| 10/13/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| In summer, 2009, problems began to arise with steering and cruise control on 2006 chevy. cobalt. a light in the dash would come on then steering becomes very hard, uncontrollable as if the car had no power assist at all. the power assist failures became more frequent so car was taken to chevy. dealer on 9/25/09. the service dept. charged $181.00 and made some corrections but were reluctant to advise the problem had been corrected. on 10/20/09, a collision almost occurred during a right hand turn being made and the power steering failure coinciding. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i am having issues with the steering, it keeps going out on me while driving. when u turn it off and turn it back on it works for a short period of time and goes out again. i took it to the garage and he could not find anything. *tr | |||
| 10/18/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| My daughter just got a 2006 cobalt and the power steering light came on a she couldn't turn the wheel and she was pulling in the parking lot to cheer at her football game and she had a little accident noone was hurt but she was very scared and didn't understand why it would do that. it is going to the shop monday the 19th and when they put all new parts for the power steering and if it does it again i will have my attorneys in court with general motors. i guess it is going to take someone getting killed or seriously injured before someone will take all of this seriously and recall this. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 80700 | 1 | |
| I was coming down a road about 500 feet before i was to turn off the main road, this light pops up on my dash showing power steering and when i slowed to turn right, my power steering was gone! this is crazy! i had some friends look over it and the fuses looked fine. they decided i had to take it to the dealer, because in the owners manual under power steering, if the light comes on, it states, return to dealer. nothing else. later when i got in my car to go home, the power steering worked fine. this is crazy. (this is on a saturday evening) sunday evening, i am heading to church, the power steering goes out again!!! the guys at work check it out, they switched up the relay switches, the one for the power steering is dead! they pick a new one at auto zone and replace it. power steering again, yea!!! i didn't get a half a mile from the church and the power steering goes out again!! and you cannot turn on a dime either!! very dangerous!!! *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 33000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt, will not start. power steering comes on dashboard. this occurs at random times, leaving me without a car sometimes for days. already took it to dealership, said it was a wire, they replaced it, it still continues with the same problems. *tr | |||
| 10/03/2009 | 56000 | 1 | |
| The power steering light came on in my 2006 chevy cobalt and then my power steering went out. i could barely keep the car on the road! i pulled over, turned the car off and the light went off but now the power steering goes off randomly all the time. i feel like it will definitely make me have an accident and it is so dangerous. *tr | |||
| 10/16/2009 | 76427 | 1 | |
| Powersteering light comes on without warning while driving and then the car gets hard to steer, which is very unsafe because it almost caused me to wreck. once you shut off the car, it resets and then it will do it again a while later. i checked online and the easiest fix is to replace the whole steering column and this costs just under 1,000$. i've looked online and there are hundreds of people with the same problem. how can this be? it is very dangerous. it should be a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| Driving down the road in my 2006 chevy cobalt with only 40,000 miles and the power steering message appears and the power steering went out and caused me to run off the road right after i almost hit another car head on this is very dangerous and could cause someone to be hurt or even killed . *tr | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 46000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt lt power steering goes out intermittently. must turn off car and restart to regain power steering. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2009 | 61000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the driver was able to safely restart the vehicle to continue normal operation. the vehicle has not been repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 61,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 58500 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering power steering fails while driving vehicle coggin chevrolet, kissimmee florida acknowledges this is a known defect with this vehicle but still insists i pay $1200 to repair. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Electronicpower steering failure on 2006 chevy cobalt lt. my daughter was driving on freeway and power steering just went out suddenly. there are many complaints about this problem and gm refuses to do anything about it, this is a very expensive problem to fix and i can't afford it. gm needs to step up and fix this problem free of charge. no wonder they are going bankrupt! *tr | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 52265 | 1 | |
| Electric power steering motor has intermittent failure. and i have been driving when all of a sudden no more power steering! very dangerous situation. i have not tried to repair yet. i am unemployed and the cost is prohibitive. but in my replacement research i see that this is very common and that seems wrong to me! *tr | |||
| 10/05/2009 | 76000 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2006 chevy cobalt, and the power steering keeps failing. all i hear is 3 dings and i see power steering on the dashboard and the power steering stops working. this is very dangerous due to the fact that with traffic these days and all of the other safety concerns this just adds to the frustration and worry. please look into a recall for this. there are many other people that are affected by this. this is not safe for the driver what-so-ever and seeing as though paying $2000 for this to get fixed is kind of hard to swallow, maybe a recall would be best for all parties involved. *tr | |||
| 09/23/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering goes out intermittently at various speeds car has 39k miles and started 2 weeks ago. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I had the steering column replaced on my car on feb. 2009 because it was making a rattling noise in the steering area. they said it was replaced and the car was still under factory warranty so i didn't have to pay anything. in may of 2009 i went back and told them that i was still hearing the same rattling noise and since the car didn't have warranty they said they wouldn't be able to fix it and that i had to take it to the dealer that i purchased the extended warranty from. they also said that if it was the same part that needed replacing that they would replace it for free. well for reasons i wasn't able to go that day. well on oct. 4, 2009 the car shut down on me as i was making a right turn and wasn't able to steer the car. i put the car on park and turned it on again and it worked. i'm thinking what if this would've happened to me on the interstate, i could've been in a very big accident so i consider myself lucky. the problem i'm having now is that chevy don't want to replace the same part and i'm very frustrated. i have read on the internet that there are a lot of owners of chevy cobalts that are having the same steering problems as myself and i think something needs to be done quickly. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 1. no events leading up to failure. 2. failure occurs 2 to 3 times while driving, consequences are power steering goes out while driving...very hard to turn...could cause accident. i have read that many people have complained about the same problem. gm needs to fix this problem. 3. correction for the problem is shut off the car and let sit for a couple of minutes, turn it back on and power steering come back. then it happens again. the price to get it fixed is about $1000. *tr | |||
| 10/06/2009 | 74215 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out completely while driving in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. problem started 1 october 2009 and is off and on. at times it scares me that i will get in an accident. jiffy lube personnel stated that it is electronic and suggested taking to dealer. i am a student at northern arizona university and cannot afford $100 for just looking at it. suggested to me to file a complaint to your organization. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I have 2006 chevy cobalt and i am having power steering problems. my car has 72,000 miles on it and the car constantly jerks. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| My mother has a 2006 chevy cobalt and the power steering does not work correctly. in fact it doesn't work at all. so far she has been lucky not to have a wreck, but i am afraid that it could happen. i am not sure when it stopped working, but i do fear for her safely along with other cobalt owners. she has contacted gm about the problem, but they seem that they don't want to do anything to fix this issue. i know there are numerous complaints about the power steering from the 06' cobalt. my mother can't go two blocks without the power steering going out on her. she is currently unemployed and has no other way to find a job to get this part fixed, and i feel that gm should be held responsible for fixing the problem since there have been many other complaints about it. as far as when exactly the powersteering began to go out, i am not sure about. i know it was towards the beginning of 2009 when my mother begin to complain about this issue. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt lt. as i was driving down the interstate all of a sudden my power steering light came across the display and i lost control of my car (i was going around a curve). it took all i had to keep it on the road. as i was cranking on the wheel (very hard as there was no power steering) suddenly it started to work! me and the 2 children in my car went into the ditch. thank goodness no one was seriously injured! chevrolet needs to recall this issue before it kills someone! the power steering goes off and on. i am considering a lawsuit myself. *tr | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 46921 | 1 | |
| For the past few months i have noticed my steering wheel of my 2006 chevy cobalt shaking a lot when i drive down hills. this problem persists whether my foot is on or off the break. after the jolting got so bad, where i thought i was going to lose control of my vehicle, i took my car into my mechanic to be inspected. he informed me that my steering column was broken and my car was a danger to drive. my mechanic recommended i call chevy to see if they would replace the steering column for free because that is not something that typically fails in any age vehicle and especially in my car which only has 47,000 miles on it. i made phone calls to chevy and they said they would not fix my vehicle for free because it was still in working condition. my mechanic then replaced the steering column in my car ($600 later). *tr | |||
| 09/16/2009 | 27000 | 1 | |
| Power steering goes out randomly along with a power steering message in dash. requires car to be restarted to get it working again. this is a 2006 chevy cobalt with 27,xxx miles on it. gm has not set a recall for this problem, and it seems like thousands have it. if this failed while in a turn, it could cause serious injury or death. the cost to repair this is anywhere between $1,000 to $2,000. this is unacceptable. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering doesn't work. the car will not turn. this caused me to almost have an accident. the car is out of warranty and cost about 1,000 dollars to repair. after researching this problem i found it to be happening a lot. this is a real safety hazard. is there a recall on this problem? *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 78000 | 6 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and a technician concluded that since he could not identify the cause of the failure, he could not provide a free remedy. prior to the failure the ignition switch was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 78000. updated 11/10/09 *cn the consumer also stated the vehicle would cut off in the middle of traffic. the vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times. updated 11/13/09.*jb | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 37000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the traction and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel and there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the technicians could not identify the cause of the failure; therefore, they could not provide a remedy. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 41,000. | |||
| 09/30/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering failed. i cant control my car...i cant drive my car. the wheel is so tight that it is very difficult to simply drive out of a parking lot. if this had happened while i was in a turn or in heavy traffic, i would have wrecked. it happens constantly now and it wont stop. i am being told it will cost me $1200.00 to fix it. there are thousands of people on the internet with the same problem. this needs to be a recalled item. controlling a vehicle should be of importance to gm. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 34790 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph he lost power steering and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and the power steering motor was repaired at an insurance deductible rate of $100.00. the manufacturer was notified, and a representative stated that he would be reimbursed after the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 34,790. the current mileage was 34,822. | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I was driving and the power steering keeps going out of my 2006 chevy cobalt, it don't matter whether i'm in a curve or not, its highly dangerous and could be very deadly if it happens at the wrong time, if i were to have to cut the wheel quickly i would just be hurting, because it won't, and if my pregnant wife is involved in an accident because of this, i will not hesitate at all to get a lawyer and take legal action against chevrolet, because they have been informed of this defect and they refuse to do a recall on this there is a petition being signed right now to get it recalled and it better go through or they will be sued for there actions or non action shall i say, but there has been many complaints and someone needs to do something about it immediately or someone is going to get injured or possibly killed, and then its all on chevrolet because there to sorry to back up there product and fix it. so i'm asking please help me fix this problem before its too late and someone is injured or killed, it cost over 1000 dollars to fix this i'm told and i can't afford it and shouldn't have to when its chevy's fault its this way. so please help and get this problem fixed so my wife (4 months pregnant) can drive her car without being scared of the steering going out and i don't have to worry about contacting my lawyer to push the issue a little harder. thank you and please help! *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 73000 | 1 | |
| 2005 chevrolet cobalt has multiple issues. several occurred while the car was under warranty such as the ignition switch jamming, the gear shift not shifting into park, and the fuel pump leaking. the latest is with the power steering. i hear a click in the steering column, then the power steering goes out immediately and then the light on the dashboard alerts me that the power steering has failed. it does this without warning irregardless of how long the car has been running. sometimes it occurs within minutes of starting the car, other times it occurs after driving for 30 or 40 miles. many people have responded online about these complaints. all you have to do is google in chevy cobalt power steering problems and you will see hundreds of consumers with this problem. i called the gm customer hotline and got the run around. this problem is extremely dangerous because the power steering goes out suddenly and without enough warning. it becomes extremely difficult to maneuver. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt electronic power steering failure. mileage 70,000. turning key off/on restarts steering. problem not repaired yet due to cost. very dangerous. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the traction control and the check engine warning lights intermittently illuminated on the instrument control panel and the vehicle stalled. the dealer replaced the shift column for $260.00 at the owners expense; however, the repair did not remedy the failure. he was in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000. | |||
| 09/13/2009 | 64000 | 1 | |
| Last aug 2009 i was living my drive way and they steer wheel got stuck and i got trapped between my trees. i didn't know what happen so i just assumed it was me being a bad driver. two weeks ago i was driving in a street and the bell in the computer start ringing and gave me a message power steer then the steer while got stuck again. i didn't know what to do so i stop and called a towing truck to get my car and take it to my mechanic. my mechanic kept it for a day and said that cobalts 2006 and 2007 have this problem the computer does not communicate with the engine and that's what happen. i called general motors and they asked me how many miles i had in the car which is 64,000 and then they told me i had to take it to one of his dealer shops to make sure. i told the lady to be sure they were going to consider this because i have to pay and then they will decide if it was a safety issue. i did pay a lot of money and they say -you are not under guarantee- i got mad because they knew since the beginning how many miles i had. now if i turn left or right the steer wheel get stuck so i have to stop and turn off the car. after that i can drive ok. is always dangerous if i'm in a busy street or highway. to repair they want $1,000.00 that i don't have. the lady who helped me her name is mariana jimenez and she told the they are going to pay for a gas leak that i had in this year too. because that is a re-call. she said she will send the papers to get reimburse but she never did. the case number for the problem i have now from general motors is 71759207211. they are only recognizing the problem with the gas leaking because that was a safety issue how is not a safety issue driving and the steer wheel gets stuck? so my complain is for the gas leaking that i pay myself and didn't get reimburse and the current problem. the chevrolet shop wrote this in the invoice i paid performed diag system check-u2107/u2100/co475 stored in pscm silate to internal pscm motor failure. *tr | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| I have 2006 chevy cobalt and have recently had problems with the power steering. the light turns on blinks then completely shuts off your steering, barely allowing someone to turn your car to safety. it works after a while yet continues to happen when you drive. i heard it is the power steering motor. gm really needs to recall this part in that i hope that i, as well as others, do not get into an accident because of this problem. *tr | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 1 | ||
| Well i've had my car a chevy cobalt 06 lt model 2.2 motor for about 2 yrs and the power steering just doesn't work anymore. it's defective i've asked other chevy drivers and it has happen to their vehicles as well.. *tr | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 69000 | 1 | |
| 1) the car was steering fine up until approx 69,000 miles. 2) the electronic power steering on this model car quits working arbitrarily. the power steering will initially function correctly every time the car engine is restarted (ignition turned off then back on) regardless of how long the engine has been on or off prior to the restart. then at some point after the engine is running, the power steering will quit and you must apply tremendous force to the steering wheel to control the direction of the vehicle. the time between restart and occurrence of the power steering going out appears to vary with temperature, however the problem behavior is not consistent across all temperature ranges. in general, the cooler the ambient air temperature the vehicle is operating in, the longer the power steering will work correctly before it quits, but this is not always the case. the one thing that has been consistent is that once the power steering quits, it remains out until you turn the engine off and restart the car. 3) i have not attempted to have this problem repaired as estimates to repair the problem are in the $2000 dollar range. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that intermittently while driving he experiences a loss of power steering. the inability to steer while driving increases the risk for vehicle crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the power steering motor needed to be replaced at an expense of $356.00. he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. | |||
| 09/22/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| The electronic power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt ss goes out randomly at different speeds. the power steering resets itself when i turn off and on the car. so far it has happened to me 5 times the latest one i was going down a backroad going 45 miles per hour and it just turned off. luckily there wasn't anyone around me and i was able to stop and shut off the car and turn it back on. also, luckily i was close to home so i didn't have to drive it much farther with a chance of it happening to me again. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Power steering message appeared on message center; wheel became hard to turn and then there was no longer power steering. happens intermittently; when you turn the car off and back on the power steering works fine (for a short period). doesn't depend on the speed or anything i'm doing; the first time it went out i was pulling into a parking lot, now it happens when i'm on the freeway, turning, going slow, it doesn't matter. there are times i can drive to the store and it doesn't go out at all and there are times when i don't make it to the end of my street before it goes out. i have read many other complaints from people who have had the same problem and most say the entire power steering system has to be replaced to fix it even though it's generally the power steering motor that is going bad/shorting out. have to take it to dealership to find out specifically what's wrong, they said it could be a number of problems. i haven't even had this car a year; there's 67,000 miles on it; power steering shouldn't be an issue. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 06 chevy cobalt in october 2008. the power steering started going out just a few of months ago. just yesterday i can't keep it on for more than five minutes. if i turn the car off and back on it works for a few minutes but goes right out. this has happened daily for the past 2-4 months. i am very disappointed in my choice of vehicles because it has been nothing but problems, and it only has about 45000 miles on it. this often happens while attempting to turn onto the freeway and makes the car very difficult to turn. this car is very dangerous, and there is nothing i can do about it because of the expense for fixing it. have not taken it to a dealership yet. *tr | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Sudden loss of power steering while driving vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 77000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately between 65 to 70 mph on normal road conditions; the steering wheel locked. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. there was difficulty steering which resulted in a higher effort to turn the steering wheel. the vehicle steered in one direction. the contact was able to drive into the emergency lane. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was able to resume operation. the failure recurred. the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure and current mileages were 77,000. the vin was rejected from the system. | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph, she noticed the power steering warning light was illuminated and suddenly, the vehicle no longer had power steering. the failure has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 24000. | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph the power the steering failed and made it difficult to control the steering wheel. within seconds, the power steering light illuminated. the contact previously noticed a burning smell in the engine area. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure; however, he replaced the engine oil. the vehicle identification number was not available. the failure and the current mileages were 78,000. | |||
| 09/21/2009 | 40101 | 1 | |
| Electric power steering system failed while driving on the interstate. after stopping, shutting car off, and restarting car the power steering appears to be functional again. this happened today, as well as 2 times last week. *tr | |||
| 09/10/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2006 cobalt on a straight roadway, the power steering went out and was very hard to steer, it does that very frequently now and my pregnant wife is afraid to drive it because of its defect. i think chevrolet should have to fix this before someone gets hurt or killed because they don't want to back up there product, i think a recall would be very handy for this situation. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure. driving in curvy area, power steering went out. little control of vehicle, driving at 25 miles per hour. even in dead stop, could not turn steering. have to stop vehicle, turn off ignition and turn back on. will let you drive for limited time and then same thing occurs. afraid to drive vehicle that still having to make payments on, cost to repair too great. small children in home and ride in vehicle, afraid accident will occur and hurt my children. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 685302 | 1 | |
| Power steering stopped working while driving. *tr | |||
| 09/12/2009 | 29800 | 1 | 02/04/2008 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, then steering became difficult. the vehicle was restarted after five minutes, and then she resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to dealer, in which the technician concluded that she would have to pay $1000.00 to replace the steering column. no repairs were made. she is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 29,800 .the current mileage 29,826. bl updated 10/20/09 *cn the dealer made the repairs. updated 10/22/09.*jb | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while exiting a parking space, she lost power steering. the inability to steer while driving could lead to a vehicle crash. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for inspection, nor has it been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 48000. updated 11/17/09 *bf updated 11/18/09.*jb | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| Driving at different speeds (even 70 + mph on interstate) the power steering would go intermittently on our 2006 chevrolet cobalt. *tr | |||
| 05/16/2009 | 62000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering intermittently fails. the inability to steer while driving increased the risk of a vehicle crash. he notified the dealer and was advised by a technician that it would cost approximately $800 to $1000.00 to replace the component. no repairs have been made. the current mileage was 67,106. the failure mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 08/11/2009 | 54000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated that while driving he lost power steering and noticed a failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. he then continued driving normal without any additional power steering failures. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and inspected where it was determined that the electric power steering unit failed. the vehicle has not been repaired since no warranty is available. the failure and current mileages were 54000. | |||
| 08/17/2007 | 26000 | ||
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that intermittently the electronic power steering fails; which causes loss of steering. loss of steering increases the risk of vehicle crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the power steering module need to be replaced at an expense of $1000.00.she contacted the manufacturer, but was not provided with any assistance. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were was 26,000. bl | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she stated that while driving 20 to 30 mph, the steering wheel locked and she could not turn left or right. she turned the vehicle off, attempted to turn the steering wheel and restart the vehicle and was unsuccessful. the vehicle was then towed to a chevrolet dealer and the computer diagnosis indicated no failure codes. the dealer also drove the vehicle 50 miles and was unable to duplicate the problem. the dealer has unsuccessfully diagnosed the failure on 4 occasions. the following four computer codes were listed: code p0700, u2105, u2100, and u0075; however, the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 20000 and current mileage was 41000. | |||
| 09/14/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I was driving down a straight road when suddenly without warning my power steering went out. i had to pull into the nearest parking lot and stop. *tr | |||
| 09/11/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| We have a 2006 chevy cobalt. the power steering goes out on it randomly. this could be a very dangerous thing to happen for a new driver. from what i have read online this a big issue and there should be a recall on the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and moments later the power steering failed. the contact noticed that the check air bag light was also illuminated. the dealer has not diagnosed the failure. the contact stated that the steering failure could result in a crash. the current mileage was 97,000 and the failure was 90,000. | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 64674 | 1 | |
| Alarm goes off,the power steering and engine light come on. the car starts to jerk violently and the power steering goes out! if you come to a stop the car stalls. it does not happen all the time , but so far three times for me. the first time it was at the garage nothing was reading out from the codes. they have the car again and so far it hasn't acted up for them.but it is kicking out codes this time. thank goodness my husband was driving because i could not have turned the steering wheel. there could have been a terrible accident!! *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| There are no events that lead to the failure. 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. i've only had the car for 2.5 years and only has 45000 miles. very dangerous when fails, almost impossible to steer safely at speeds over 45 mph. fails anywhere after 2 minutes to 10 minutes after car is cranked. hundreds of other people online have reported same issue. needs to be a recall. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 1 | ||
| Within 1 month of purchase,the car rattles and sounds like something is going to fall out when you put on brakes,starting to do it when i make turns,getting worse. took it back to dick shirley chevrolet,they said it was in the steering column and it would cost $700.00!! of course that isn't under warranty. they said it was safe to drive. nothing they could do about it. after looking at web site of all the problems people are having with steering issues with this model of car i know i was sold a lemon and they know it,too! *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 58900 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that intermittently while driving the power steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel, then the power steering failed. the inability to control the vehicle increased the risk of a vehicle crash. additionally, she smelled a strong odor of fuel inside the vehicle. the vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of failure. the current and failure mileages were 58,900. updated 10/21/09 *bf updated 10/20/09.*jb | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure while driving, in d or r and when attempting to parallel park. it's an intermittent problem which causes me to have to excessively tug on the steering when to make a turn. this can only be repaired if it does this while in the possession of the chevy service department. once the car is cut off the steering motor resets itself and the failure code is gone. so i would have to drive to the dealership while its happening! nothing has been done to fix this, just the instructions to bring it in when it happens again. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2009 | 12000 | 1 | |
| While turning or sloxwng down my car shakes violently and pulls to the left. i recently put new tires, alignment and rotation thinking this would solve the problem and it has not. it feels as though my steering wheel is going to shake off. the dealership suggested the new tires and it has not helped. this is a huge safety concern and something needs to be done. *tr | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 15550 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt ls with only 15000 miles on it and driving on the highway..the light came on and said power steering and the steering was shot..couldn't barely move the steering wheel..it happens alot now ...cant even drive for a couple of blocks ..have to go to the chevy dealer and since i bought it from a private owner...no warranty..have to pay out of pocket!. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 70680 | 1 | |
| My chevrolet cobalt 2006 was purchased used at a kia dealership in july 2008. on friday, 9/4/09, as i was driving back from the mall with my four-year-old daughter in the car, the dashboard display flashed powersteering and my powersteering failed immediately. the car has just over 70,000 on it. the dealer said it will be $800 to fix. should a steering column really fail this quickly for the amount of money i'm paying for this car?! *tr | |||
| 08/20/2009 | 57000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2006 chevy cobalt in june of 2008, and within 6 months of having it the powersteering would go out. i have an extended warranty on my car and the part is not covered. what happens is i will be driving, and at random the light for the powersteering comes on and the steering becomes really tight. now if i turn the car off and on it resets itself, but usually it will go out again. i have also noticed it seems to do this either when the weather is really cold or really hot. its very scary especially on the freeway. recently i was in an accident because of the powersteering. i made a claim with gm and they did an investigation. when the investigation came back to gm they declined the repairs. so now im stuck paying for a car the doesn't work. *tr | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 104000 | 1 | |
| 4 times yesterday 9/3/09 on interstate highway 35 (texas) had major problems trying to get over to the exit when my power steering failed... i have four kids and saw a huge 18 wheeler in my rearview mirror... i thank god that i made it off the highway safe but drove home with no power steering. looking for someone to fix it but labor day weekend... need recall to happen now!!! i still owe $9,000 and can't drive anywhere with this power steering failure happening over and over. i thought gm was a reliable dealership!! please recall *tr | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 56090 | 1 | |
| Power steering light on dashboard comes on and power steering goes out in the steering wheel. after turning car off then back on it will go away but problem will repeat itself every thirty minutes or so. also the key will not come out of the ignition when car is turned off. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2009 | 84977 | 1 | |
| The power steering light came on in our 2006 chevy cobalt without warning and we lost power steering. we were nearly in an accident but my husband recovered the wheel. cost to repair is $960. this is outrageous. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 38000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions; there was a loss of power steering. there was extreme difficulty steering and required effort to turn the steering wheel. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to the emergency lane. the vehicle was restarted which reset the power steering switch and it resumed normal operation. when ever the vehicle was in motion the failure recurred. an authorized dealer stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering switch. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 38,000. | |||
| 08/19/2009 | 112000 | 1 | 12/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the warning light came on stating that the power steering was low. the contact lost power steering control and found it difficult to drive to the emergency lane. after turning the engine off, he was able to restart the vehicle and drive normally. the dealer stated that the motor within the power steering unit needed to be replaced. the repair cost was $900. the dealer advised him that there was a related recall in 2007 and may have been mailed to the previous owner. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 112,000. updated 10/08/09 | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevorlet cobalt lt. recently my power steering went out on me while i was driving down the road causing me to nearly hit someone. when i looked under the hood, to my surprise, i was unable to locate the power steering reservoir. after researching this online i found that it is all electronically and will nearly cost me $2000 to correct. this problem happens randomly which is a major safety hazard! if i shut the car off then start it back up the system does reset itself, but still will come on at any given time. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 87000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss coupe's electric power steering system has been cutting in and out for the past 2 months now, and seems to be getting worse by the day. i attempted to make an appointment at the dealership because steering is so important but since my vehicle is slightly out of the vehicle warranty, chevrolet wants to charge me an arm and a leg just to look at the vehicle. i have had nothing but stupid problems with this vehicle and it is time for chevrolet to take responsibility for putting human lives at risk. this is ridiculous! we need a recall! *tr | |||
| 07/27/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1.no particular event led up to the failure - it started suddenly. 2. the power steering fault flashes then you lose power steering, when you stop the car and turn it off it resets itself, it started sporadically but has been steadily increasing in frequency, nothing has happened yet but am afraid for wife to drive car - especially with the children. 3. have checked for any recalls, etc. apparently this is becoming a common problem - i am going to check with my local dealer but do not have a lot of hope because the vehicle is about 10,000 mile out of warranty. *tr | |||
| 08/27/2009 | 38500 | 1 | |
| I own a 06 chevy cobalt and the power steering light came on and car turned of in the middle of rush hour--not safe!! chevy needs to recall and correct. *tr | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 38500 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated while driving he lost power steering functions and noticed a failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. he then pulled off to the side of the road. the vehicle was shut off then restarted. the failure stopped and it resumed normal driving functions. a few miles later the vehicle power steering failed again. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and inspected where it was determined that the electric power steering unit had failed. no repairs were made. he will contact the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 38,500 and the current mileage was 39,000. bl | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| Driving along in my 2006 chevy cobalt and the power steering just goes out and almost ran off road going around curve with kids in car. dealership says it is an electronic motor that will cost over $2,000 to fix and no one else will touch it. i've since seen many complaints on this matter and wonder how many deaths does there need to be before there is a recall on this manufacturer defect! *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls. when starting the vehicle, she noticed that the power steering light was illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn to the left and right. she stated that the failure occurred immediately after the warranty expired. the failure and current mileage were unknown. | |||
| 01/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that has power steering problems. the power steering locks up making it impossible to turn, i avoided an accident but i have not drove the car since. i had it towed to the nearest dealership and the cost of repair is $1200 dollars. no one can tell me why this has happened. i have gone on the internet and discovered that i am not the only one that has had this problem with this particular vehicle. so i can only assume that it is a manufacturing error. with the economy the way it is i am not able to afford to pay for this repair. i am financing a car i don't even drive. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 65000 | 1 | 03/17/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she states when driving the vehicle the steering locks up and then the light illuminates on the instrumental panel. and then she would have to shut the vehicle off and then restart it. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they replaced three fuses. after the repair was performed there was an electrical smell and the power steering got worse. the vehicle has not been taken back to have it diagnosed again for the power steering but she is planning to take it back . the lock up on the steering happens about six to ten times daily . the failure mileage was 65000 and current mileage was 75000. bl updated 10/5/09 *cn the dealer found the steering motor and column bad. updated 10/07/09. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2009 | 38000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. at about 38,000 miles, the power steering would occasionally go out. this has become progressively more frequent, until now it happens almost all the time. a few times i could barely manage to turn a corner because of the effort it took to steer, and came within inches of going off the street into the ditch. without power steering, it seems harder to turn than even a car that never had power steering. i've contacted my local gm dealer but they would not repair it without first my paying for an analysis, and with no guarantee that they would repair the problem if it was the power steering motor. my wife dares not drive this car for she fears she could not turn the steering if the power stops. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2009 | 57190 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that has an electronic power steering failure. i am currently teaching two teenagers holding driving permits how to drive. while my 15 year old daughter was driving the power steering went out and i had to help her pull over to the side of the road as there was limited steering. later restart car and power steering comes back. it shuts off at random intervals. needless to say this is a very dangerous safety issue. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt electronic power steering assist power steering light came on the instrument panel. power steering goes out. turn the car off and restart it and the power steering is working again. then it will go out at anytime and will not work again until you restart the car. if you start it up in the driveway and back out into the street, it will go out as soon as you put the car into drive. if you turn it off and restart it and put it in drive 1st it will work for a while. you never know how long it will work or when it may go out again. the car has low miles and well maintained. i cant afford another car nor can i afford $1200 to $2000 to replace the whole steering column. research on the net indicates possibly 1000's of these cars with the same problem. i cant even fantom my wife doing 65 mph and this happening to her. this is a recurring safety hazard that could cost 100's of innocent lives. please force gm to rectify this problem. i've been a gm owner for years and if they truly wont to remain in business this is not the way to do it. this sort of problem could cost $1000's of dollars and hundreds of lives and accidents to no fault of the driver or the other car/cars involved. thanks *tr | |||
| 05/27/2009 | 17000 | 1 | |
| The electric power steering in my chevy cobalt has a problem. i live in the virgin island, st. croix. the temp gets to 100 degree. i get three warning dings and the word power steering on my dashboard and immediately i have no power steering. when it cool down, it will work fine. on st. croix it cost over $1000 to check and fix please help. the islands are hilly and it is dangerous to take conners and hills with out power steering. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| While driving, my 2006 chevrolet cobalt's power steering light comes on and the wheel tightens to the point where it becomes to hard to drive. it happens at any time while driving. i have been driving straight and the light comes on and i have to pull over and turn the car off and back on to reset it inorder to drive. in the book it says that if the vehicle goes through to many hard turns while driving it tightens to slow the driver and stop them from driving irresponsibly. since the problem occurred without fault to my driving i took it to the dealer and had the electronic power steering module and motor replaced it worked fine for one full day. then the problem came back. i then took the car back to the dealer and they said that the power steering module had to be replaced again. i have looked online at others complaints on topix and ask.com and many others are having the same problems with the same system. this problem poses a serious safety issue since it happens instantly, there is no forewarning the power steering light comes on and the wheel tightens all at one time. it is especially unsafe when turning the vehicle because all you can do is keep straight or stop and turn off the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/07/2009 | 40500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. on august 7, 2009 my daughter (19 years old) was traveling with my niece (11) and my nephew (8) the power steering light came on making it impossible to steer the car. my daughter got it the side of the road, turned the car off, restarted the engine there was power steering she began traveling again and it repeatedly lost power steering. the car has been at the dealership to be repaired since the date of the incident there is an undetermined length of time before the part will available for repair. this is a very dangerous thing to happen. please address this issue and require gm to recall these cars before someone gets hurt. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2009 | 78000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving she noticed that the power steering light was illuminated and within a few minutes the contact was unable to control the steering wheel. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 78000. | |||
| 08/18/2009 | 58000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevy cobalt ss. while driving at 65 mph the power steering warning light flashed and the power steering in the vehicle disabled which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved. the current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 58,000. | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Power steering loss after driving the vehicle and without warning the powersteering goes out. this is very dangerous and it concerns me because my daughter and grandson used this car they don't use now for fear of an accident i still owe on the car and feel gm should fix the issue i searched the internet and a site which directed me to this site please help.... *tr | |||
| 07/31/2009 | 61000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevy cobalt. while driving 25-70 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and at high speeds the driver lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was unable to diagnose the failure. the current and failure mileages were 61,000. | |||
| 07/25/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss supercharged. while driving down the road i experienced the complete loss of power steering. luckily i was close enough to the dealer to bring it to the dealer who stated that this was a common problem and the part was on an at least three week backorder and that i could either leave the car with them and find another mode of transportation or drive it until they got the part. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 cobalt that i bought in april of 2007. for the first year everything was fine until my message board flashed power steering and it went out. at first i could just turn the car off and on and it would go away. it did it about once a month afterwards up until july of 2009. ever since then, even if i cut the car off, it will flash when i go over 20mph. chevy said they cant do anything about it. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt lt 2.2l. recently as i am driving the power steering message appears on my dash and the power steering goes completely out. i have to try my hardest to navigate the vehicle off the road and turn it off, and upon restarting the vehicle it is fine again. sometimes this occurs frequently and others it can go for a few minutes in between. the car has 70,000 miles on it and is in good condition and this situation occurred completely spur of the moment. the problem causes control of the vehicle to become very very hard and in many conditions could cause serious harm due to accidents resulting from being unable to turn the wheel and maintain control on the road. this problem is completely unrelated to any faults of the owner as the system is electronic and does not require maintenance. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 10 mph on normal road conditions and proceeding to make a left turn onto a highway. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. suddenly there was a loss of power steering. the driver exerted higher effort to turn the steering wheel, and pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was restarted and resumed to normal operation. identical failures occurred while traveling. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the technician stated the failures were contributed to excessive usage of the steering wheel. the estimated repair cost was $1,200. the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileages were 68,000. | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 23146 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact states while was driving 60mph he noticed that the power steering light had illuminated on the dashboard and then the vehicle lost all power steering. he did not notice any difference beforehand. the current and failure mileage is 23146. updated 10/26/09. *lj updated 10/26/09*jb | |||
| 08/07/2008 | 55432 | 1 | |
| Power steering went out on 06 chevy cobalt and gm does not have the remedies to fix it. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 50080 | 1 | |
| We were driving down the road and the power steering went out as the computer lcd prompted a power steering failure. we tried turning off the car and restarting but in less than 2 minutes the power steering went out again. we have no money to get it repaired so we have no idea how we will resolve this power steering issue to get to work tomorrow so this presents a major problem and currently there are no recalls for this failure. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt. power steering fails intermittently and is fine once the car is turned off and then on again. this occurs at least once every time the car is driven. this is independent of speed or any condition that i can recall. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 47000 | 1 | |
| I am the owner of a 2006 chevy cobalt with approximately 47000 miles. recently, my wife was driving to the grocery store with my two small children when the power steering went out. fortunately, she was able to gain control of the vehicle and bring it to a stop on the side of the road. after turning the car off and then back on the power steering returned to normal. this has happened several more times after the incident. my wife was able to get the car to a mechanic who informed her that the electronic power steering motor is going bad and that we were not the first to have this problem. we also found that this car has a recall on its fuel injectors as well as the head liner. currently no recall on the power steering problem. the car is scheduled for repair on august 22nd. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 63613 | 1 | |
| I got in my 2006 chevy cobalt car this past saturday and was driving down the hill that i live on when i reach the curb and need to turn and the steering wheel would not turn and locked while driving. there was a car coming the other direction and i almost hit it because my steering wheel locked. the steering wheel is still locked and i haven't been back in it to drive. this car does not have power steering fluid it is all electronic. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2008 | 80000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt 2dr coupe. first, about a year ago my power locks stopped working and they would randomly go up and down while i was driving. i got that fixed and then on 12/28/2008 i was driving from shreveport, la to chattanooga, tn. it was fine for most of the trip but as i was getting off the exit in chattanooga, my power steering went out. at first it would do it randomly but after about a month of it happening now it happens every time i drive the car. it works when i crank the car up but after about 1-2 miles, the power steering goes out. i took it to the dealership and was told that it needed a steering column and it would cost $1200.00 which i could not afford. then last week on 08/02/2009, a lot of things stopped working. the odometer, cruise control, temp. gauge, and speedometer. and the car would not change gears. since it stayed in a low gear i could only drive about 30 mph to take it to the shop. it turned out that it needed a transmission control module and it cost $362. after that everything started working again except the power steering. i know this is a common issue as there were over 500 complaints about the issue on the one website that i looked at and that's only one website (www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt). i feel that this is a very dangerous problem and something should be done about it! also, the air conditioner has leaked water onto my passenger side floor since i have owned the car and i have also read that this is a common issue. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2009 | 58800 | 1 | |
| Last night i was driving and noticed my power steering light kept flashing. a few minutes later my car started jerking back and forth , cutting in and out, and shuckling when i turned the steering wheel. i assumed my gas was faulty, so i cut the car off, put in octane booster and more gas. after this it ran okay, but i am complaining because i felt like my safety was in danger because of how my car was responding. if this happens again i will complain again. i am still under warranty and will take this to the dealership. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 32500 | 1 | 09/21/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the interior chime sounded three times. in addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. suddenly, the power steering failed and the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. when the vehicle was restarted, the power steering was functional again; however, the warning light remained lit until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering unit, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 32,500. updated 09/14/09. *lj updated 09/16/09.*jb | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. it has the problem where in the middle of driving it will randomly shut off the power steering. the steering wheel will even lock up at times. i have almost been in several accidents because of this. it is my only means of transportation. i am stuck with this car, because it costs around 1100 dollars to fix! i searched the internet and there is a countless amount of people that are having this problem. i fear for my life every day that i have to drive this car. now this car has 44k miles on it and it is just out of warranty. i do not want any one else killed because of this poor manufacturing. if there is a class action lawsuit, i want to be involved! also, this issue happens almost everyday for the past month and continues. once i pull over to the side of the road (if i can) and shut the car off then turn it back on, the power steering resumes working and i can drive for a while again. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 80726 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 cobalt and the power steering just went out. i have heard several people complain about power steering system failing on theirs as well. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 85000 | 1 | |
| I am driving my chevy cobalt 2006 on a busy road and all of a sudden my power steering light goes on and my wheel will not turn. i couldn't even steer my car to avoid traffic at first unless i really tugged at the wheel. this is extremely dangerous! estimated repair is 2000! on a 2006 car now that it is out of warranty! *tr | |||
| 08/10/2006 | 28000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the power steering fails. when the failure occurs, the contact must turn off the engine and wait momentarily for the vehicle to restart. in addition, the power steering locks, which makes the key difficult to remove from the ignition. the contact must rattle the key, place the vehicle into park, and continue shifting in order to release the key. the failure mileage was 28,000. | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 27500 | 1 | |
| Power steering failure while on way to work. warning light came on prior to power steering failure. dealer contacted, and car taken in the next day. although the warning light did not come on and the steering worked the next day, was told there was a problem with the electronic components in the steering column, and the motors were faulty. parts had to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 08/05/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt power steering keeps going out and when you cut it off and recrank it will work for a little while then same thing happens again. bought it used in 2008 didn't think i would need warranty so i didn't purchase it and from what i'm reading on different forums this is an ongoing problem for many cobalt owners its time chevrolet did a recall to fix this dangerous issue. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 46020 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road in may and the power steering cut out while in motion. i immediately pulled over, turned engine off and then restarted the vehicle. the power steering began working again, but then cut out again after a few miles while still driving. this occurs every time i drive the car; works, cuts out, i restart the vehicle, power steering begins working, then cuts out again....everytime i drive!! my mechanic has tried replacing the computer chip and everything short of dismantling the vehicle. he informed me that he discovered that thousands of cobalt owners have had the same problem. unfortunately, gm refuses to do a recall despite the danger of the failure. the power steering column needs to be replaced. i am hoping gm will step up to assist their customers that cannot afford this repair. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2009 | 84076 | 1 | |
| The events leading up to this failure were none. i have a 2006 chevy cobalt and my electrical powering steering went out on a trip with my two children. i am so upset about this. the power steering light came on exactly one minute before this happened on the highway. i had no notice and had to pull hard off the highway and restart the car. i took it to the chevy dealership (without a warranty) and it is going to cost $2000. i do not have this kind of money and also still owe $10,500 on a car that is dangerous to drive my children in. the entire steering column will have to be replaced is what the chevy dealership said. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt steering is going out while driving. very concerned. why has this not been a recall. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2009 | 28000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a chiming noise inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. suddenly, the power steering failed. the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the driver proceeded to a parking lot and turned off the engine. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the technician stated that the steering column motor assembly failed. the vehicle was being repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 28,000. | |||
| 08/06/2009 | 32210 | 1 | |
| The power steering stops working, and i have to turn off my car and it works again for only one minute! and it stops working again! *tr | |||
| 07/24/2009 | 37359 | 1 | |
| Car traveled 75 ft while in park with the engine running and entered a lake at a girl scout camp. vehicle declared a total loss by insurance carrier. car had the shifter assembly binding replaced on 10/6/08 with mileage of 28201 mi. at an authorized chevrolet dealer while still under warranty because the key could not be removed from ignition because the car did not recognize it was in park. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 48500 | 1 | |
| The power steering goes out in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss coupe. when this happens it causes the steering to be very difficult to steer and a crash could result. *tr | |||
| 08/04/2009 | 62305 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while approaching a stop, the contact noticed that the power steering suddenly stopped working. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the failure mileage was 62,305. | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 61000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt, power steering keeps going out. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 77345 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt, 77,000 miles words powersteering lit up on dash and i was unable to steer car while moving. no consequences on block from my house but it is not a fluid system. this is not preventable and i viewed one report with over 375 complaints of the same problem with 2005 - 2008 cobalts. this needs to be recalled if this is a steering column problem with such prevalence. i travel quite a distance to work. what if i had been on the interstate as usual? *tr | |||
| 08/04/2009 | 37877 | 1 | |
| Chevrolet cobalt's power steering disables the car, while in operation! the brakes disengage and transmission shakes violently. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 43750 | 1 | |
| 1. we were driving and a light came on that said that there was a problem with the power steering. 2. it happens within several seconds of starting the car, that the power steering fails. 3. went to the chevy dealership and they said that there is a shortage in the power steering box and that i would have to replace it and it would cost $1,000. *tr | |||
| 08/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevy cobalt-power steering pump goes out unexpectedly. after researching many databases, seems this is a severe problem with this model car and this particular style of electric power steering pump that gm utilizes. gm continues to ignore the consumer regarding this problem without issuing recalls or safety messages. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| While traveling at highway speeds, approximately 40 mph a message appears in the message center in my dash indicating the power steering has gone out. i feel no difference in steering, but when the car switches gears (it is an automatic ) it is very rough and almost dies. it occurs randomly and has happened twice this week local repair shop couldn't find any problem. *tr | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 82000 | 1 | |
| My power steering went out on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. i was on the expressway and it went out. if i pull over and turn the car off, let it sit, turn back on, it will work fine for a random period of time before it goes out again. i almost got into an accident. now it keeps going out. i did some online research and found that hundreds and hundreds of people are having this problem. this is a very dangerous problem. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 29978 | 1 | |
| Electric power assist system went off while driving after a few minutes. the problem repeats at random intervals. *tr | |||
| 07/28/1992 | 1 | ||
| Power steering failure. electrical system failure. *tr | |||
| 05/06/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| At 50,000 miles or so the power steering failed, it no longer works. i heard this is a common problem with the chevrolet cobalt. gm will not fix this problem now because my car is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| 07/28/2009 | 53950 | 1 | |
| While driving my 2006 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering message would appear on the led screen and the power steering would fail, reverting back to manual steering. fortunately, i was able to control the vehicle and avoid driving underneath a tractor trailer, but others may not be as fortunate. i read several hundred postings on a website last night with other people experiencing the same problems. gm will not acknowledge that there is a problem with the vehicles steering, or potentially a defect prompting a recall. once you turn the car off and restart it, the power steering works again and then the problem will repeat itself again sometimes within seconds of several minutes. this has been occurring for 3 days now and getting worse. i am waiting to take the vehicle to a gm dealer for evaluation, and i'm already being told that this is a non-covered warranty problem, costing around $2,000 to fix. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 69400 | 1 | |
| Power steering comes on and off in my car. stays off mostly when driving it but comes back on for a brief minute after restarting the engine before going back off again. i have filed a complaint to gm corporation who did nothing about the problem despite it being a safety issue. there is a service bulletin active from gm about the steering issue as i was shown by another mechanic. *tr | |||
| 07/26/2009 | 38956 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that is under 40000 miles. the power steering message comes on and the i lose control of the vehicle not being able to turn the wheel. this does not happen while i am at a stop it happens while i am driving in traffic. when i turn the car off it will work fine for a while and then i lose the power steering again. i took it to the mechanic and they said that they couldn't find anything wrong, but as soon i had left it started it again. i went back to the mechanic and they said that i need to replace the steering column and that will cost over $700. i have only had this car for 3 years and have kept up on all routine maintenance. this is ?!@#$%!!! i looked online and there are numerous people who have had the same complaints about this car. and as usual my warranty was just expired. this car is dangerous and i can no longer feel safe driving on the road. *tr | |||
| 07/25/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Power steering warning light comes on while driving , power steering immediately stops working, once you turn the car off it resets but no more then 5 minutes and it fails again! i luckily have not had an accident yet while this occurs but there is definitely potential for one, i brought the car to the dealer and they want to charge me over 800 dollars to replace the steering column, which i've heard is not the problem. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Well my power steering worked for a while when i bought it,but one day i was getting on the interstate and all of a sudden my power steering icon came on and it got very hard to steer so i pull over and turn the car off turn it back on and it worked fine. a few days pass and it happens again so i turn it off and bout 30 minutes later it happens again. now my power steering only works bout 4 seconds long enough for me to restart my car to make a u-turn. *tr | |||
| 07/16/2008 | 53000 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt lt. it runs off of a electronic power steering system which differs from the typical hydraulic power steering fluid system. every time i start the car then rotate the steering wheel to back out of my drive way my power steering shuts down. the first time it happened i was driving down the interstate to orlando and it locked up. this problem can be fatal if someone who is driving is not prepared or cannot drive a car without power steering. i have read thousands upon thousand of chevy cobalt drivers having this same issues and all general motors is telling us to do is take it to a dealership which then gets followed up by a nice $2000+ bill. if this problem does not get corrected i am almost certain that deaths could result from this problem. going down the road and power steering locks up with a turn coming up means a horrific car accident will ensue not only for the driver of the impaired vehicle but others on the road as well. i am awaiting a reply back from an attorney im speaking with this concerning any lemon law issues in the state of florida and i would hope that the nhtsa is looking into this matter. i know i am not the only one with this issue and it appears in saturn ions as well. the problem seems to occur from vehicles years from 2005-2007 the most as i have not fully looked into the 2008's yet. nhtsa please assist us!!! i do not want to be one or see a motorist on the road lose power steering a life gets lost due to the power steering failing. *tr | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 74291 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the power steering failed. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 74,291. | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I have an 06 chevy cobalt that i purchased in november of 2006. recently the power steering has been going out while i'm driving down the road. the only way to make it stop is to stop the car and turn it off. it has done it several times in the past two weeks and is very dangerous. i have read several other cases with the same issues and this should be a recall. *tr | |||
| 06/22/2009 | 33037 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car back home when the power steering failed(almost crashed). i was able to drive but the car was very hard to steer. i got the car diagnosed and the steering column got replaced. *tr | |||
| 07/05/2009 | 70300 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2006 cobalt on 95 south and i experienced loss of power steering which made the steering wheel locked up and become extremely difficult to do anything with. within a week of the first incident this started to happen every couple of miles and the only way to regain the power steering is to pull off to the side of the road and restart the car. it got so bad within a week it was very dangerous to drive and i could not even pull out of my apartment complex without loosing the power steering and started to occur every couple of miles i drove the car. from the first time i experienced power steering loss until a got it fixed was about one week long and this happened at least 20 or more times. i took it to the chevy dealership and they said i needed to replace the steering column because there was a internal short in column motor module and have a four wheel alignment which cost me 966.95 to fix and i had to pay the money to fix the problem because the car was way to dangerous to drive with out fixing this problem. i travel on major highways with my job and this dangerous safety defect left me in almost serious accidents and i was pulled over on the interstate 95 , pa turnpike, 76, and 495 in delaware state dealing with this hazard. this problem is a serious safety danger not only to me but every other person on the highway which is not fair to them. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2009 | 4800 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt 2.4l ss and the power steering system went out on me at 48k miles. i have read many complaints about this same problem continuing with 2005 and 2006 cobalts. i feel completely unsafe driving my car and refuse to pay for a repair that gm knows is a problem. *tr | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 38099 | 1 | |
| Power steering fails about 2 times per week. steering becomes very hard to steer and car looses power. failure has not as yet been corrected. if you turn car off and let it sit for awhile it returns to normal until next occurrence. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2009 | 38000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. whenever the contact would drive at any speed, the vehicle would lose power steering ability. when the vehicle was restarted, the power steering would resume normal operation. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 38,000. | |||
| 07/22/2009 | 93000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on the highway and my power steering went out. i had no control of the wheel and felt my life was in danger. so i pulled on the side of the road and cut the car off and the problem went away for a minute and came back within 5 min. can you please help me!!! *tr | |||
| 07/14/2009 | 53000 | 1 | |
| The power steering light on my 2006 cobalt came on randomly. there was nothing to lead up to the incident. then later the light had disappeared for a week, until it came up again. this time i received the light warning as well as losing my power steering. it is not constant, but is becoming a more common thing. i have not fixed the problem yet because the dealer can not figure out what the problem is with regular diagnostic testing, and i will not fork out the money to have the dig further into the car. i am looking on fixing the problem myself, but still do not know what the problem may be. i do not want to buy a used item and have the same problem happen. i have been reading up on this problem and it seems to be a pretty common thing with the chevy cobalt's and pontiac g5's. what i would like to do is find an oem part with a warranty, put that is also hard because i don't know if there is a new aftermarket oem part that has been changed so that this problem does not occur again. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| After reaching 50,000 miles on my 2006 chevy cobalt, the power steering became faulty. it will work for the first 30 seconds of turning the car on, and then it will stop. it happens every time the car comes on. i took it to the dealer and they told me it would cost about $1,100 dollars to fix. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering continued to fail. it was very difficult to move the steering wheel shaft. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there may have been a misread in the computer. the failure could not be duplicated. on a separate occasion, the power steering failed again. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle in order to correct the failure. later, the power steering failed completely. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were less than 50,000. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevy cobalt's power steering went out around the 42,000 mark. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Steering wheel get stuck was repaired in the same year purchased in 08 now the same problem service said it will cost 1,000 dollars i can not afford to repair it now what do i do? the same problem 2 times is there a defect in the part. *tr | |||
| 07/17/2009 | 37000 | 1 | |
| The power steering goes out at random intervals on my 2006 chevy cobalt. this has nearly led to several accidents. *tr | |||
| 06/30/2009 | 82500 | 1 | |
| Driving down the highway and my power steering went out going 70 mph in a 2006 chevy cobalt, pulled off onto ramp turned car off worked fine for 1/2 mile and went out again. made it to a shop and had the steering column replaced and i still have the old part. *tr | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 38000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 5 mph around a corner and also at 45 mph, the power steering failed. the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. when he restarted it, the vehicle drove normally. he stated that the failure occurred frequently at various speeds. the dealer stated that it would cost $900 to repair the vehicle because it was not under warranty. the dealer also stated that they have serviced many vehicles with this same failure. the vehicle will be repaired because the failure is becoming worse. the failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 38,619. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 39175 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt ls, 39,175 miles. went to the store, approximately 1 mile, slowed down to make the turn and power steering went out. came very close to hitting someone else! from what i have seen on multiple websites and elsewhere, there are many many people with the same problem because of faulty electronic steering. please do something! *tr | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| The 2006 chevy cobalt power steering, the problem is while you are driving the power steering will fail and you would have to pull over to change the fuse or turn the car off and then back on to correct the problem. that is a serious problem while traveling on the interstate. gm has to know about this problem but chevy dealers are charging people over eight hundred dollar to correct this issue. this is on vehicle with less than 40k. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2009 | 54560 | 1 | |
| The power steering warning came on in my 2006 chevy cobalt today while i was driving it and i lost power steering. i managed to get home but with great difficulty. later, when i started the car again, it worked without a problem. i will take it to a dealer, but i anticipate that the dealer will not fix it if the problem is not occurring when they look at the car. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| There have been several random instances at random speeds that my power steering ceases to work. the dic will display power steering and then the power steering assist goes away. it then becomes difficult to maneuver the vehicle. this is unsafe because of course i need to be able to control my car! there is a tsb on this issue, number 070232007, but no recall. there needs to be a recall before someone is really injured or killed. i haven't taken the car to the dealer yet because i am strong enough to control the car without the power steering but it still should be fixed by gm. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 65895 | 1 | |
| Power steering failed during drive and lock up the steering wheel completely. steering wheel was very hard to steer since it is a all electronic power steering. i had to pull over during traffic and shut off the vehicle in order to re-initialize the power steering. i was able to gain control of the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 06/27/2009 | 42000 | 1 | |
| I was driving one day and my power steering light came on and my steering column locks up on me. if i turn the car off it goes away for about two minutes. i've done my research and this model is having tons of these problems. this is extremely dangerous and i wish for gm to refund and recall this model. its the same as the cavalier just had to many problems with it and so they had to change the name. what a cheap trick by the big car manufacturers. *tr | |||
| 06/29/2009 | 83000 | 1 | |
| I was driving 2006 chevy cobalt down the highway at 70 mpg and the message displayed power steering and i had no power steering so i pulled off onto a ramp and turned off the car and restarted the car and everything was fine and down the road about 3 miles it happened again. this can not be safe at all and can't believe that there is not a recall on the steering column. i got the car in the shop today (june 30th) and the quote i got was $750.00 to fix. and i would be able to have the old part. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2009 | 63250 | 1 | |
| The power steering in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt no longer works. the mechanic said he could not repair it and that i must go to a dealership. i have not gone yet. the power steering is on for about 5 seconds when i first start the car, then the power steering pops up on my electronic display and it makes a beeping sound. *tr | |||
| 06/11/2009 | 50220 | 1 | |
| We bought this 2006 cobalt certified used, for our daughter for school last year. it was fine until the other day she was driving and while making a right turn the power steering light came on and there was no power steering. she had to lock the brakes in order too not hit another car head on. her boyfriend was with her so he could turn the wheel to get it to the side of the street. she turned the car off and started it again and the steering worked for a couple of blocks and went out again. now everytime you start it goes out in a couple of seconds. i researched this problem on the internet and found many complaints. the car has only 50220 miles, so of course it is out of warranty. i got in contact with someone from the company that makes the steering column and he said to take it to the dealer and they should take care of it. so i took it to the dealer and they sent it in to gm, i waited a week for an answer. they called back and said gm was not aware of any problems and they would not assist. i am in contact with chevy customer service waiting for an answer. the car has been sitting for two weeks. *tr | |||
| 04/22/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact experienced multiple failures with the power steering over the last four months. while driving 55 mph, he noticed that the steering became stiff and caused him to lose steering control. the contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the power steering fuse failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $50. the failure recurred three weeks later. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle is currently being inspected for the failure so a repair can be made. the contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer and was informed that a district specialist would call him on june 23, 2009. the contact has not yet received a call. the failure mileage was 24,000 and current mileage was 25,000. | |||
| 06/22/2009 | 51000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the power steering failed at the same time. once the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the power steering began working properly again. the failure occurred the previous day as well. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 51,000. | |||
| 06/21/2009 | 53138 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel, which indicated that it was failing. the steering became very stiff and the contact was unable to move the steering from side to side. she managed to safely maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and shut off the vehicle. the failure was not present once the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle has not been inspected nor repaired. the contact is in the process of notifying the dealer and manufacturer. the failure mileage was 53,138 and current mileage was 53,500. | |||
| 06/18/2009 | 40250 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 chevy cobalt in june of 2007 it was a new car. there has been no recalls for any parts concerning the power steering. on june 18, 2009 on my dash board had a dic message come up staying power steering and i completely lost control of the power steering in the car. thank goodness i did not have an accident, but it made the car very difficult to turn or control. it happened twice. after i shut the off it resumed normal driving. then it happened again about 20 minutes later. i believe this is a safety issue and the gm corporation should be aware of this and take responsibility for fixing these errors. on june 19, 2009, i took my car to licensed mechanic and they said there is a short in the power steering motor. the mechanic also stated that he has had several chevys in the shop for the same problem. the part is available but it will cost around a $1000 dollars to fix with parts and labor, which it is our of my budget with the state of our economy. i also did research on the internet and found many other individuals with the same problems with their chevys and power steering. it is very frightening when their are two small children in the backseat of the car as well. *tr | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| There were no prior events leading up to my power steering going out while i was driving on the highway. all of a sudden, my power steering light clicked on and i could barely turn my steering wheel and in fact almost got into a serious accident. i took it straight to the dealership and was told it wasn't just my power steering but my entire steering column was shot at only 50k. gm replaced the steering column for $800; absolutely absurd for a car i bought brand new in 2006. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering suddenly failed while making a turn at a low speed. the failure also occurred while driving in reverse. the failure usually occurs at speeds of 35 mph or less. the vehicle has not been taken to a dealer or mechanic for inspection. through online research, the contact found numerous complaints for the same issue. the failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 57,000. | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Steering failure in the chevrolet cobalt. i was driving and the power steering went out. took car in to the chevrolet dealers services department, i was told that it was the intermediate steering shaft, i was told that this part was replaced but when they test drove the car they found the steering to be impossible to turn. they released the car back to us without solving the problem. i find this to be troubling since this is their product. this is a very serious problem and gm should be liable for this problem. there should a recall on the steering column in the cobalt, before someone is killed. *tr | |||
| 06/13/2009 | 67400 | 1 | |
| Dear sir or madam: on my way to wal-mart on route 40 one saturday afternoon, a power steering message came up on my 2006 cobalt ss dashboard. this was happening as i was increasing my speed close to the speed limit of 55 miles an hour. i arrived to my destination with difficulty since i have never driven a car without power steering and driving it took a lot of effort to avoid crashing in the parking lot traffic. after i shopped at wal-mart and returned to my car, i started engine and relieved that the problem has disappeared. much to my dismay, i went back to route 40 up to 55 miles an hour again with the power steering problem appearing again. based on what i've experienced so far, the power steering seems to get turned off during a long, straight-away drive at more than 50 miles an hour on a hot weather. it has happened twice today and i'm concerned that it may happen again and again. the defect could endanger myself and my passengers in the event the power steering is much more needed, especially in low traffic speeds. during low traffic speeds, it increases the risk of an accident due to a more required effort to steer. nothing has been done to it yet and i will be calling my car dealership soon to see if my zurich vehicle contract covers the electronic power steering. since gm's warranty has expired already, it will not be covered. i have searched the web and found that countless cobalt owners are having the similar problems, which worries me. general motors hasn't started a recall for the defect and it's unfortunate because the defect can end up being fatal to many other cobalt owners. i hope general motors isn't being negligent, especially now that they are under bankruptcy protection. i bought the 2006 cobalt ss 4 months ago used and i've accumulated 7000 miles on it with an odometer reading of about 67,400. it was a great car until i find out it's pretty unsafe with a re-occurring power steering problem. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| My husband and i purchased to 2006 chevy cobalt in september of 06. since the purchase of my , brand new car the air conditioning, power locks, and power steering have all ceased to work. my air conditioning only worked for one summer. the power locks went out about 6 months ago. now, the most concerning is that my power steering has now failed. i turn the car on and have power steering for approximately 2-3 minutes, then the cars power steering fails. i will never have the money to replace any parts because of the high payments and insurance. my poor husband is a pizza delivery person! this is the worst thing to happen. i tried to buy an american made car hoping that i would at least get to drive it for a few years without having it break down. now gm is getting my paycheck and the taxes they took out of it!! this is plain wrong! i will never buy gm again. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 69000 | 1 | |
| I almost got in a major accident a week ago because my power steering failed on my 2006 chevy cobalt ss/sc. my warranty is up and the dealer told me it would be 900 dollars to fix. i am disgusted this is not recalled. this is extremely dangerous and needs to be recalled. and i understand there are alot of other people with the same problem. just wait until someone really gets hurt, cause i know gm wont recall it until someone does!!!! *tr | |||
| 05/31/2009 | 60200 | 1 | |
| My 2006 chevrolet cobalt with electronic power steering has an intermittent problem in that the power steering just turns off. there are no apparent reasons why. i can drive 1-2 days with no problem and the third day it will quit 4 or 5 times. turning the car off and restarting it turns it back on. chevrolet has recalled the malibu because of the same problem but nothing is being done with the cobalt. this obviously a big safety issue since the car is very hard to steer when the power steering just quits. i have not had any accidents yet due to this problem and will have it repaired however it seems a matter of time before some unexpected person has this happen at an inopportune time resulting in an accident. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering fails while driving various speeds. as a result, the steering wheel becomes very difficult to turn. the dealer stated that there were no recalls and the warranty was expired; therefore, the contact would have to pay over $3,000 for the repairs. the failure mileage was 36,000. | |||
| 04/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| I bought a 2006 chevy cobalt april 9,2009. after about 2 weeks the power steering light came on. i took it to the dealership and they said the steering column is going out and it would cost about $900. now the light comes on after a few minutes. the car was not under warranty, but i think they knew there was something wrong with it. i have checked on the internet and a lot of people have the same complaint. there should be a recall or something help for people like me that cannot afford to have it repaired. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 52102 | 1 | |
| While driving the vehicle at highway speeds for approximately 5 minutes, i slowed to make a left turn when i noticed the steering wheel was hard to turn, as i looked at the dash to make sure the engine had not died, i noticed that the power steering message was on. after i stopped to attempt to locate the power steering reservoir...(which i later determined that this vehicle does not have.) upon re-starting the vehicle it seemed to work fine...for about ten miles. i turned the vehicle off and restarted with a resolution of he problem. the problem re-occurred several times on the way home. the current mileage was 57,102. this vehicle will be parked in until i contact a dealer on monday to report this problem. i do not feel safe transporting my family in this vehicle. after searching the internet and this site...it appears this is a big problem on these vehicles. gm should look at this carefully and notice that there have been no deaths or injuries>>>>yet>>>! with the current financial troubles of automakers today...i doubt the would really want a huge injury or death related lawsuit to be filed against them. everyone with a voice (and a cobalt with problems) should make themselves heard and voice these complaints! as cobalt owners we should consider ourselves lucky just to be able to write a complaint about this problem! something has to be done to correct this issue! *tr | |||
| 06/03/2009 | 45500 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt which i'm upset to say has caused me to almost be involved in various accidents. this problem started since december, 2006. while driving, my power steering warning comes on, and before you know it, you loose control of your car. this has almost made me get into a few accidents. the manufacturers should be more serious about the consumer's safety. i'm enraged and terrified to think this might happen when i'm in the car with my kids. as a result, i don't go out to prevent any accidents. manufacturers should do something to resolve this problem. i'm pretty sure, if they were the ones who drove my car, they would be more selective about the quality of their product. i will never own a chevy again. *tr | |||
| 05/29/2009 | 46589 | 1 | |
| I was driving down the road and all of sudden my wheel locked on me. i try to get out of the way of a oncoming car and i was very frighten. this could have been a serious accident if i was not thinking on my feet. chevrolet should have a recall on the steering wheel column. i only got 45,000 miles on the car and only own it for about 3 yrs. *tr | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 68400 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a power steering mechanism in her vehicle failed three times in one day. she had to turn off the vehicle and wait for it to reset itself. the dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. the failure mileage was 68,400. | |||
| 05/31/2009 | 68000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the power steering stopped functioning after a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the failure occurred while driving 10 mph. the contact was still able to drive the vehicle, but with great difficulty. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer; however, the contact was informed that the repair would be expensive since there were no recalls on the instrument panel. the vin was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 68,000. | |||
| 05/22/2006 | 44525 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 chevy cobalt from the gsa through the norwalk auto auction (norwalk, california) two days ago. while on the way home i experienced a complete power failure of the steering system and the steering wheel became inoperable and struggled to make it to the emergency lane where i stopped. i moved the wheel from side to side and within moments the power steering warning light went off. i continued to have this problem two more times repeated the same process while on my 30+ mile return home. i have visited numerous consumer web sites times since and within the last two days i find that this is a common defect. this is probably why the government issued vehicle was auctioned off. estimates to fix this problem are reported to be approximately $2,000.00. the complaints are numerous and the cost for replacement is obscene. consumers report the repeated failure of this component even on repaired vehicles. apparently the component fails at elevated temperatures repeatedly. i am 6'1 and 250lbs. and i struggled to control the car, there is no doubt that my wife at 5'. 115lbs. will have even more difficulty to maintain control. if i am unable to resolve this issue at a more reduced cost i will sell this vehicle to another unsuspecting individual just like the good 'ol gsa of the usa did to me. this is a serious safety issue and should be addressed. *tr | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 3000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed without warning and almost caused a crash at 40 mph. the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced and the vehicle should not be driven. the contact feels that this is a serious safety risk. the current mileage was 57,000 and failure mileage was 3,000. | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 61436 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering fails randomly. the failure previously occurred at 20,000 miles and was reported to gm, but they never took action or repaired the vehicle. the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. the vehicle is currently at the dealer being repaired at the contact's expense. the failure mileage was 61,436. | |||
| 05/14/2009 | 52051 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle resisted unexpectedly while making a turn. the driver exerted greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the driver pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. the vehicle was restarted after a few moments and resumed normal operation. the failure occurs without warning whenever the vehicle is in motion. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the steering motor failed. the repair part was unavailable. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 52,051. | |||
| 02/05/2009 | 19000 | 1 | |
| Driving home powersteering light came on and power steering went out. i was told by the dealer to turn the car off and the computer will rest itself. it lasted for a while, but started again. car had 19,000 miles, bought new and dealer wants me to pay $1,100., to replace the whole steering column. do not have $1,100 to pay for this new vehicle. i am taking chance driving this vehicle and the powersteering light will come on anytime. warranty ran out 01/09. the 1st incident occurred feb 5th, 2009. fox chevy dealer advised 3 yr warranty expired. *tr | |||
| 03/10/2009 | 60000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt that on frequent occasions the power steering unit goes out for no reason at all. it seems that this happens as the outside temperature increases. it doesn't matter if i am on the interstate or driving in my neighborhood. i have researched this issue and have found 1000's of complaints on this power steering problem. i hope this brings this to your attention for gm to recall this issue before someone is killed. *tr | |||
| 05/08/2009 | 46840 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the steering wheel locked up without warning. the driver pulled over to the side of the road with caution and turned off the engine. she waited a few minutes and the vehicle restarted normally. the failure recurred several times while driving to her destination. the failure recurs whenever the vehicle is in operation. the failure and current mileages were 46,840. | |||
| 05/12/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| My son owns a 2006 chevy cobalt. the power steering light comes on and then the power steer locks up to where you are unable to turn the steering wheel. the quick fix is to cut off the ignition and restart. this is only a short term fix as it happens again within the next 10 miles or so and is becoming more frequent as time goes on. does someone have to die before a recall is issued? after reading the reported problems on the internet this is a very common thing for the 2005 and 2006 models. i have seen recalls on here for lesser things like not enough amber in a turn signal? how is this any more dangerous than losing the ability to steer while doing 70 mph on the interstate? it is a matter of time before a death or permanent disability happens to someone. gm has to be aware of this problem by now. i guess they will just take there chances being that they are filing bankruptcy. i beg you to recall this component. how many more complaints are needed? *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 51000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt ltz and the power steering has went out on it numerous times while im driving, trying to make a turn, while my 2 children were in the car. it makes the car extremely hard to steer around a curve. thankfully i have only about hit other cars. but i still have to drive it because i don't have any other way to work, until i can save enough money to get it fixed. i don't know what caused it but, i have done some research and there are many people dealing with this problem with the cobalt 06. i have to replace the whole electric power steering part bout 1000.00 that i don't have.. i m a single mom of two boys . i think there really needs to be a recall done on this particular part on the 06 cobalt. before someone is hurt.. there are to many people having problems with this.. oh and did i mention my warranty just ran out.. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2009 | 44500 | 1 | |
| Our 2006 chevy cobalt has started having power steering failures. the car has 44,000 miles. two weeks ago while driving down the highway, the ps light indicator flashed on and we did our best to try and get off the road. if we turn the car off and then back on, the power steering will work, but the problem is becoming more frequent; at least a couple of times a week. this car was bought new and is driven by my 20 yr. old honor college student. i had a mechanic check this and he told me the steering column had to be replaced at a cost of approx. $1500. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2008 | 65000 | 1 | |
| My power steering has been going on and off since 2008. i took it to the dealership and they said i have to replace the entire column. the power steering goes out every day. as soon i turn on the car and go a few yards it goes out. the problem has gotten worse. it's a lot harder to turn and a lot more frequent than it was in november. | |||
| 04/17/2009 | 37289 | 1 | |
| The power steering lock up every time i drive the car. the key will not come out of the steering column. cant drive the car. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2009 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Driving down the highway and the power steering went out, power steering goes in and out on 2006 chevy cobalt. *tr | |||
| 04/25/2009 | 49000 | 1 | |
| The power steering in the vehicle went out while making a turn almost causing a collision with the oncoming vehicle. *tr | |||
| 04/18/2009 | 85200 | 1 | |
| While driving at 35 mph, heard beeping and message on dic readpower steering. pulled to the shoulder and restarted the car. no message was displayed after restarting the car, but problem remains. car will lose power steering now more frequently, at least 5 times during a 45 minute ride. have to keep pulling over to restart the car to fix the problem. car is 3 years old with about 85,200. have not repaired it yet, car not under warranty. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 1 | 10/25/2007 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph on wet road conditions, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle. immediately, the vehicle spun out of control several times before skidding off the road surface into a wooded area. the failure occurred without warning. the police department and roadside assistance were called to the scene and a police report was filed. the driver sustained minor facial injuries. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection, but the cause of the failure has not yet been determined. the manufacturer engineers are investigating the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were unknown. updated 05/11/09.*lj the lower control arm was replaced. updated 05/11/09.*jb | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 63000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the power steering locks up. the dealer stated that it was a common failure with the chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the failure was guaranteed to occur when the vehicle was at 50,000 miles and out of warranty. a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that there was no recall. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 63,000. | |||
| 10/13/2007 | 1 | ||
| Starting in october 2007, i have had ongoing power steering problems with my 2006 chevy cobalt. without warning, the power steering will suddenly quit while the transmission will start jumping. the car becomes unable to drive. this will happen while driving. the problem will occur and then go back to normal a short time later. i have brought my car into the dealer four times now concerning this issue. i have been told that they don't know what to do. i am not the only one experiencing this problem. after doing some research, i have found that this happens to be a very common problem with the cobalt. there is currently an online petition to have the chevy cobalt recalled. this is a huge safety issue!!! i am afraid to drive my car. something needs to be done before someone is killed. *tr | |||
| 03/17/2009 | 44000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 20 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. he pulled over and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was diagnosed and it was discovered that the serpentine belt failed and caused the engine to lock. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under warranty. in addition, the power steering failed twice and is currently being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 44,000. | |||
| 12/17/2007 | 60545 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 cobalt ss/sc with 60k miles. i will start the car and powersteering will be fine. then i drive about 5 min and power steering pops up on my dic and powersteering goes out. dealer wants a grand to fix. i think its pathetic gm doesn't recall this problem. if my problem doesn't get resolved i will never buy a gm car again. people wonder why we buy foreign cars. this is absolutely ridiculous! *tr | |||
| 03/23/2009 | 52000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering fails while driving various speeds. the steering wheel becomes locked and he must use excessive force to pull over to the side of the road. the contact turns off the vehicle and then restarts it minutes later. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that a part in the steering column was faulty and needed to be repaired. the contact stated that he would repair it eventually. the failure mileage was 52,000. | |||
| 03/09/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminates while driving various speeds, and then the vehicle loses power. the vehicle nearly forces him off the road and he loses control of the steering wheel. a mechanic stated that the entire power steering needed to be replaced and the motor sensor was burnt. the dealer has not been notified. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 03/14/2009 | 54000 | 1 | |
| 2006 cobalt lt. i've had this car only a year and a half. the power steering indicator keeps coming on and the steering goes off while driving down the road. i'm afraid it's going cause my wife to wreck. i seen on the internet where there were several hundred complaints for the same problem. it needs to be recalled before someone gets killed. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2009 | 49284 | 1 | |
| While driving the car on a 3 hour trip the power steering went out and the car was very hard to handle and turning a corner was very difficult. it happened several times over one weekend. first thing on monday i took the car in to be checked and was told the electronic steering motor/module needed to be replaced at an expense of $858.23. no old part was able to be used and the part had to come directly from the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 03/08/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| When driving my car the power steering message comes on my dash with a beep. and then all power steering is lost in the car. once the car is turned off and re started the power steering message goes off and the power steering works fine until the buzzer goes off again. if you press the button the power steering message will disappear but there is still no power steering. there does not seem to be any variables as to what causes this you can be going 70 mph or 20. it can go off 10 minutes into the drive or 45 minutes into it. i have taken to a local shop they feel there is a short in the dash. they have referred me to take back to the dealer and to contact your site. the dealer is going to do a diagnostic on the car tuesday mar 12, 2009. my car is a chevy cobalt 2006 with 40 000 miles on it. i was informed that there are many service bulletins on this car and that for such a new car a problem of this type and large repair cost is extremely abnormal and the safety issues of the sudden loss of all power steering is a great concern. *tr | |||
| 03/08/2009 | 58000 | 1 | |
| Sunday, march 8 starting car in parking lot and began to drive but the power steering failure displayed. this is a 2006 cobalt and should not experience something like this so soon. i've read numerous complaints about the same thing. what is being done about it!?! warranty or no warranty, repair of this should be on the hands of chevrolet, not me. where on earth has quality gone and ownership of your work ethic. who cares about putting the latest and greatest vehicle on the road? how about thinking about the person driving the car! thank goodness there wasn't an accident 5 minutes before the parking lot because the car was on the interstate on a busy weekend. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2009 | 44000 | 1 | |
| On this particular day i was driving north on i55, from joliet to chicago, without any previous warning while driving about 65mph. the power steering warning flashed on the dash and simultaneously the steering wheel became extremely hard. luckily i managed to gather enough strength and safely steer the vehicle to the closet off ramp. i turned the vehicle off and it was fine again until i was on my way back home and the same thing happened. i took the vehicle in for service but it is under no warranty. after doing some research i see that this is a frequent and extremely dangerous problem. i checked with the dealer but they say no recall is in effect. however, i certainly think that there should be this could result in fatalities. this is a giant problem that shows up without any warning. *tr | |||
| 02/16/2009 | 72391 | 1 | |
| I purchased a 2006 chevrolet cobalt on 10/06/2007 the car was a prior corporate lease vehicle, with an impeccable car fax history detailing its service records. i did not start having any problems with the steering until approximately 1 month ago and it was intermittent power steering loss. it has now progressed to the point where there is only power steering for the first minute the car is running. i did a little research and contacted a service writer that i know and trust at a large chevrolet dealership here in kansas city and he mentioned that he wrote replacement orders for 20 of the steering columns himself within the last year. i took the car in and they did a diagnostic check and sure enough the column needs to be replaced. i feel that a car with under 75000 miles should not have this type of a failure, so i contacted gm and was told the best they would do is 15% discount on the total repair which is $760.00 plus tax, i feel this is a major slap in the face for a 30 year + chevrolet customer, not to mention the fact that my daughter is driving this car with my grandkids and it is not safe. i do not have the means at this time to afford this repair. this should have been a recall on gm's part a year ago, the person i spoke to at gm denied that this was a wide spread problem, but obviously after what i've found on this site as well as numerous others, i beg to differ. please help!!! thank you *tr | |||
| 02/21/2009 | 62000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt, i have had this occur 2 times. while driving the electronic steering that is used in this car malfunctioned and the whole steering wheel locked up and the engine started shutting down. this is a dangerous situation because this has happened twice to me while driving, the first time i took it to the dealer they failed to properly fix the vehicle and stated the replaced a computer chip. four months later this happened again. this final time they had to replace the whole steering column. if this were to happen while driving on the expressway going over 55mph this would have been a life threatening situation. this defect could kill innocent people along with the driver and any passengers as kids in the car. i have had the steering column replaced, however i am doubtful that this issue won't happen again due to the fact the electronic system in the car may be defected. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Our 2006 chevrolet cobalt loses it's power steering. at first it is only intermittent, now it loses power steering within about a minute of turning it on. it makes it harder to steer. we have not done anything to correct the failure because the solution to fix it is to replace the steering column and we can't afford it. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I just bought a 2006 chevy cobalt ss last year and have only put 15000 miles on it and the power steering went out last night while i was going 70mph on the freeway! i researched to see if anyone else is having this problem with cobalts and found site after site of thousands of people! this needs to be recalled before it kills someone! *tr | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 73000 | 1 | 09/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving less than 65 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. within seconds, the steering wheel locked and could not be turned in any direction. the dealer performed a diagnostic and discovered that the power steering column needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $547. the vin that was provided was not accepted by the system. the failure and current mileages were less than 73,000. updated 03-06-09 *bf updated 03/09/09. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| There were no events leading to the failure of the power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt. it happens everyday, atleast once every three minutes. in order to temporarily fix it you have to put the car in park and turn it off and restart the car then in about three minutes it goes out again. then you have to repeat this. i am not the only one with this problem thousands and thousands of people are having the same problem with 2005 and 2006 cobalts. you can search on the internet power steering problems cobalt and you will see. this has been going on for about 5 months because on top of my car note and insurance i can not afford to fix this. *tr | |||
| 01/16/2009 | 47100 | 1 | |
| Normal driving, and the eps shuts down, making it hard, or sometimes even impossible to steer. quite dangerous saying it does it only while driving. once the car is started and running, it takes approx 15 mins to begin acting up. shutting down the car resets it, but shortly after, the eps shuts down again eps(electronic power steering). nothing has been done yet to fix this problem because this is a newer car, and it's basically not affordable right now. knowing by reading forums this is not only a problem i have, but many others are having with this. with this kind of system being in newer cars, this product should be looked at closer to see if there is going to be an outgoing problem. *tr | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 67500 | 1 | |
| I was driving my car at 25 miles per hour and a warning signal was heard and then the digital display read power steering and i couldn't turn the wheel. got it home, narrowly missing a car, and turned it off. turned it back on again and worked fine. it happens randomly, and often. took car to local chevy dealer, it's out of warranty and chevy refuses to pay for it. it will cost $971 to fix. car is unsafe and i am not the only one with this problem. *tr | |||
| 01/08/2009 | 52000 | 1 | |
| Driving 35 mph, warning tone came on, power steering warning light came on, steering became difficult. pulled over shut off ignition. checked under hood saw nothing obvious. started car, pulled out all was well for ten minutes then happened again. same scenario every time it's driven. repair will be $900.00 !?!?!? parts are on back order because this is apparently such a problem. why is this not a recall??? *tr | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 55000 | 1 | |
| While driving our 2006 chevrolet cobalt a loss of steering control has occurred over 3 times which includes erratic transmission and gearshift noises. if this had occurred on the highway in any of these occurrences a crash would have resulted. after conducting an online investigation there are thousands of owners of cobalts which have the same problem with the electronic steering and other electrical problems within the steering column. nothing has been done to correct the problem due to the dealer wanting to charge $2k. it is clearly a manufacturing defect with most dealers stating it is. *tr | |||
| 01/09/2009 | 67532 | 1 | |
| I just bought a 2006 chevy cobalt ls from a dealership. they had it inspected while i waited, at another inspection site, off their lot. i am 4 day out of the 30 day warranty they gave me on the purchase of the vehicle. the warranty expired january 5, 2009. today as i'm driving through the town i live in, i hear a warning signal and look down at the digital readout on my dash board. it says power steering. i try to turn to go home, and the vehicle will not turn. i almost hit another car. i struggled with great effort, after turning on my hazards to turn it enough to get it into my parking lot. since then it has occurred five times today. i called the dealership from which i bought it and they said they can not fix it. i bought it from monstre auto credit in manassas, va. they never offered me an extended warranty and only offered to have the guy the general manager knows fix it for me at a deep discount. i cannot even drive it back to manassas because i feel unsafe in driving it a 55 miles per hour and having the power steering give out on me. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Car has 50,000 miles on it. first time the electric power steering went out i was driving 60 mph down the highway and power steering popped up on the dash and then the power steering stopped working. i pulled over and turned the car off and then back on again and it worked. it seems to happen every time i drive the car for longer than 45 minutes, it will go off and then i will restart the car everytime it happens but it will only stay on again anywhere from 1-10 minutes before it goes out again. *tr | |||
| 08/10/2008 | 1 | ||
| The power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt cuts in and out with no rhyme or reason. there have been other people with this same car who have experienced the same problem. this is extremely dangerous and needs to be address by gm. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2008 | 54000 | 1 | |
| My power steering has went out twice, both times were very frightening. the first time, i was about to turn out into a busy street. luckily, when i noticed that it was extremely difficult to control my steering, i put my car into reverse in order to back into a parking space in the lot that i was about to leave. i was hoping this would be the only instance where this would happen. however, while i had a co-worker in my car, coming back to my workplace after picking up lunch, i was faced with the same problem. i was very thankful that i was able to turn into my parking lot. i couldn't imagine wrecking with a passenger in my car. and even worse, if i would've lost control and crashed into the nursing facility that i work at, i could've injured residents, too! after reading all of the complaints about this problem, i'm just curious what it's going to take for it to get recalled. will someone have to lose their life in order for someone to take action?! i'm furious with chevrolet for forcing people to pay for something that they (chevrolet) can prevent!!! *tr | |||
| 01/04/2009 | 1 | ||
| My power steering light comes on , on the dash and i loose all power steering. *tr | |||
| 09/19/2008 | 80000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed issues with the power steering in her vehicle. while driving 20 mph, the power steering would function for approximately .2 miles and then fail. she attempted to turn off the vehicle and restart it, but the failure continued. the failure recurred frequently. she took the vehicle to a dealer and they stated that there was no recall. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired. the manufacturer has not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 82,000 and failure mileage was approximately 80,000. | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 36000 | 1 | |
| The power steering unit locks up when i am driving. i can only slow the vehicle down and hope i don't have to turn while it is locked. i hit a curb and busted my rim on one occasion. it does it frequently and i can't afford to get it fixed. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 75865 | 1 | |
| When ever i drive a small distance the power steering signal comes on and i loose my power steering which almost made me have an accident, and my car locks keep popping up and down. *tr | |||
| 12/19/2008 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 15 mph and making a left turn, the steering column failed. the contact's vehicle almost crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was able to be safely maneuvered into a parking space, but the steering was very stiff when attempting to park. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power steering motor failed. the cost to repair the vehicle would be $600. no repairs have been made. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the current and failure mileages were 50,000. | |||
| 12/21/2008 | 47500 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ls. when i purchased it in january 2008 it had approximately 62,000 kms. in the last year i have driven it for approx. 9000 km. in july 2008 i had my first problem with the power steering. i was driving out of my driveway and the power steering light came on. the car immediately stopped working after shaking for 2-3 seconds. i re-started the engine and the car moved but the brakes were shaky and it seemed as if i was out of gear. i took the car to the dealer 2-3 days later and they replaced my whole steering column with a cost of close to $1000 at the time as my car was out of warranty. the problem went away for a few months but unfortunately last night it began again (december 21). the power steering light came on and the vehicle started shaking while i was driving at 40 km/h. i did not lose control but it made my drive really difficult as i was driving on icy roads. same as in the summer the brakes were shaky and the engine was out of gear and accelerating was hard to control. after stopping at a gas station and re-starting the engine the car worked fine. i am taking the car to the dealership again, but i cannot believe how gm does not recall this car as hundreds of people report the same problem. it's really dangerous to have the power steering go off randomly. and i don't even know what this is going to cost now.. i have spent over $1500 in repairs for this faulty car just in the last 6 months! *tr | |||
| 11/22/2006 | 3040 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle had issues with the engine surging. she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a dirty injector, in which they replaced. in january of 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they reprogrammed the computer for the surging issue. in march of 2008, the vehicle was returned to the dealer for a recall on the injectors. in addition to the surging, the vehicle would also shake violently when coming to a stop. the brakes and steering would not function correctly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer in october of 2008 and the powertrain control module was replaced. in november of 2008, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer again in regards to the violent shaking. the dealer could not duplicate the failure and advised the contact to call a tow truck in the event of a crash because they could not assist. in november of 2008, the vehicle began shaking violently and crashed into the preceding vehicle. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to another dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure as well. a complaint was filed with the manufacturer and the contact is awaiting their response. she was advised to not operate the vehicle. the speed was unknown. the current mileage was approximately 17,250 and failure mileage was approximately 3,040. | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| We purchased this car for our teenage daughter based on the reputation of chevrolet. driving down the road the powersteering goes out without warning. it can be restarted which will reset the powersteering for a short period of time however, this is unsafe. in mid turn or maneuver this is likely to happen which is likely to cause a crash. i have researched and it does not seem to be a random issue but many people with this same model of car are having this same issue. chevrolet needs to take care of this problem! *tr | |||
| 12/02/2008 | 49625 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt. the power steering will go out while driving down the road. i can restart my car and it will work again for a period of time. the car is past its warranty stage and has 49625 miles on it. i bought the car from a chevy dealership with 7000 miles on it. this is definitely a safety issue as who knows what may happen if the power steering goes out while changing lanes or making a rapid turn. i have researched on the internet and found alot of people having the same thing happen as well to the cobalt they have. surely this has to be a malfunction within the car and i believe should be addressed and fixed. i contacted the dealership and chevorlet assistants and i was informed to take the car in to have the problem diagnosed, which i am scheduled to do so; however this is costing me money. i realize that car break down and sometimes there are costs involved but i do not think this is just a problem that one individual car is having; this is an recurring problem that is happening in cobalts with the electrically steering eps. it is not safe, it should not be happening in a newer model of car. what happened to the integrity of chevorlets? please advise or help in this matter before someone does have a fatal accident or die behind this problem. *tr | |||
| 06/10/2008 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Power steering (electric) has gone out on car along with 20,000 other peoples chevy needs to fix my car and this problem. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 56000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph, the electric power steering indicator was flashing, which indicated that the power steering was not working. the failure made steering difficult. the lack of power steering almost caused numerous crashes. the current mileage was 60,440 and failure mileage was 56,000. | |||
| 10/01/2008 | 48000 | 1 | |
| I was driving on a straight road when all the sudden on my 06 cobalt the power steering went out and the dashboard says power steering. it would not work and had to manually turn it. this is a danger for many reasons. there is over 5000 complaints on the internet and this needs to be taken seriously!! *tr | |||
| 09/29/2008 | 52225 | 1 | |
| I was driving my 2006 chevy cobalt when the power steering went out and i received a power steering error message. i took it to a gm certified dealer to be diagnosed and my steering column control motor had shorted out causing me to lose my power steering. this part being an electric motor is not covered under warranty and the electric circuit failed under its own accord. my power steering has not show any other problems before this incident and regular maintenance has been performed. i was able to get stopped safely but the loss of my power steering at a high speed could have resulted in a severe accident or harm to others. the entire motor must be replaced for a cost of $850 for this short not to occur again. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2008 | 37000 | 1 | |
| In my sons 2006 chevy cobalt, at any giving time the power steering light comes on the dash and he loses steering on the vehicle, once you cycle the ignition it works for a little while then happens again. i have read several complaints about this and it's costly to repair over $2000.00. i know gm knows about this so why aren't they doing something about this mechanical issue that is going to kill someone!! i believe a recall should be done because of the unsafe issue while driving or turning a vehicle and lose control. this problems happens at least 3-4 times a day and son just doesn't have the money to repair. he just joined the army in sept. 4, 2008 and is going to need his car in va. for his training. could you please provide a push to gm on this issue.. please!! thank you.. *tr | |||
| 09/28/2008 | 25500 | 1 | |
| My electric power steering in my 2006 cobalt has gone out about ten times at random times in the past two days. going about 65 mph on the highway it shut off scaring the light out of me. it shuts off at random times and if you turn the car off and back on it will start working again. i believe this is not safe to have happen in any car. i only have about 25,000 miles on my car for it to start acting up. i am going to take it to the dealer ship tomorrow morning to see if my warranty covers it. i have seen boards online and many people are having the same problem with there cobalts. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| I turned on my car today to go to work and it read power steering on my gauge. i try to back my car out and it was extremely hard to turn. i put it in drive to drive and drive it around my addition and it began to jerk and act like it was going to die. i turned it off and back on and it was still having the same problem. i went to my local autozone to see if they could tell me what was wrong with it, but of course when the tech rode around in the car with me the problem completely stopped. i have read many blogs of the happening with the 2006 cobalts. and, of course, it is no longer in warranty. as a single young adult i can not afford to fix this. with our economy problems we have today i can barely afford to live. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Intermittently loses power steering while driving. (known defect by dealer). *tr | |||
| 09/05/2008 | 63000 | 1 | |
| I was leaving my apartment complex and was in the process on turning right onto the main street when my car wouldn't allow me to continue to turn right so i forced it until i was straight again and then i had to stop(in the street) to see why i couldn't turn and my message board was flashing power steering. i then tried to turn into a business to get off the main road but couldn't turn in so i turned off my car and started it again and the power steering returned but only for a few seconds. i had to continue to stop and turn my car off and turn it on again just to return to my residence. the power steering is completely gone and i can't even drive my car. i called gm and they told me there was nothing they could do since it was out of warranty and i called the dealership and they told me to bring it in but i informed them that i lived three hours away and didn't feel safe driving the car down the highway and they said all they could do was have me bring it in and can cut me a deal on the repair. i informed both companies that i was not working and they told me there was nothing they could do. i went online to see if there were others with this same problem when i found that there are several people with the same problem and nothing is being done about it. i have a 2006 chevy cobalt lt. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 53213 | 1 | |
| Power steering does not work . i know several other owners with the same problem. please advise me on a solution and reason for such on a new car. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 57000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 85 mph, the power steering warning light appeared on the instrument panel. seconds later, the contact noticed that the power steering failed. when he turned off and restarted the vehicle, the power steering worked properly. the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. the current and failure mileages were 57,000. | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| The electric power steering randomly failed, making steering nearly impossible. the power steering comes on whenever i turn the car off and back on, but it fails repeatedly. it happened about ten times over the course of 3 hours of delivery driving for a chinese restaurant. i have not done anything to correct the failure, because to replace the electric power steering motor, the entire steering column must be replaced, and that costs almost $2000. i cannot afford that, but i still have to make my living delivering pizza and chinese food, and i'm truly scared that i'll end up dead or severely injured as long as this problem persists. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 1 | ||
| My 2006 chevy cobalt keeps having power steering issues. i've taken it back to the shop only for them to say there was a computer error. they get the check engine light to come off, but two weeks later it does it again. my power steering goes completely out with my transmission knocking. i took it in back in july and the problem keeps coming back. i've researched this online, and seen that there are a lot of other people who has had this done to them as well. *tr | |||
| 08/21/2008 | 61000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that i purchased used in august of 2007. recently the power steering has been going out (while the car is in operation) which makes it very difficult and very dangerous because it becomes nearly impossible to turn the wheel. my wife has had this happen to her several times just in the last two weeks and it has happened to me a few times. my research online into this issues shows that it is not unique to my vehicle at any means, many people have suffered the same thing and notices have been sent to gm about this, so far with no result. i fear that if it hasn't happened already, the wrong car will go out on the wrong person trying to make a turn and a fatality will be the result if this car's unusual steering system isn't recalled soon. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 36565 | 1 | |
| This is the 7th trip to the service center since december 2007. the same symptoms happen on each trip. the electric power steering fails. the lights on the dash board light up. the car starts to buck and the steering wheel is almost unbearable to drive. the gear shift clicks and makes strange noises. *tr | |||
| 08/08/2008 | 42000 | 1 | |
| Friday night at a gas station. started the car. engine shut off when placed in reverse. would stay running in park, neutral, and drive. drove the car home. called langs chevrolet in beavercreek, ohio saturday morning. was going to drive car in to dealership. car would not start intermittently. when the car did start, it would run for 2-10 seconds then power steering would come on. air bag lights would come on. various intermittent codes would come on. most of the time the all gauges would go off and the car would not start. lang had car towed to dealership saturday.. feels like the steering column is loose. also, front suspension/steering makes rattling noise over rough surfaces. will make a rattling noise while sitting still and moving steering wheel back and forth will repost with the results. others...please do not repost the same complaint! this bogs down our search capabilities. thank you, paulj *tr | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 30000 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy cobalt - randomly loses power steering. has been occurring 3-4 times per week. has been to chevy dealership 3 times (still under warranty) - they say they cannot find any problem. this is a dangerous situation as it has occurred while driving at 55 mph. car has to be stopped and restarted for power steering to go back on. i have read many complaints regarding this same thing occurring in other cobalt vehicles. there has not been an accident yet, but this needs to be addressed. *tr | |||
| 07/21/2008 | 30763 | 1 | |
| Chevrolet cobalt steering issues and electronic controls. the electronic power steering fails when driving, the dash lights light up and the car bucks and is very hard to steer. this is the 6th visit since december 8, 2007. service visits on 12-8-07 (computer reset , steering column replaced), 4-29-08 (computer reset , no work done), 5-21-08 (updated software to bcm and ebcm), 6-26-08 (bcm replaced,replaced gm high speed land terminal, and power steering module), 7-21-08 (replaced psm terminal connector) twice. could not even drive car off the lot. car still in shop. service technician stated we have no idea what the problem is. gm to make visit to service center to assess situation. this car is unsafe to drive. when the steering goes out the car is not as responsive to control at highway speeds and is unsafe. *tr | |||
| 07/13/2008 | 46511 | 1 | |
| What else my power steering keeps going out and i can't believe the nhtsa won't do a thing about it. what's it going to take 100s of deaths to get anything done. i can't stress it enough. its a chevy problem but yet chevy want the owner to shell out $2000 to get this fixed. are you kidding me! i can't believe that this form has the question number of deaths shouldn't we be trying to prevent deaths with this thing not total them up. frankly i surprised there aren't more deaths. you have no clue how hard this car is to turn. maybe if i put 100 deaths in the blank someone will actually read the complaints and how the courage to do something about it! here a website for 90 more complains. http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-cobalt/t8fmsuqb7v2dth5jh what to help us out???*tr | |||
| 07/02/2008 | 39700 | 1 | |
| My car has the power steering constantly just shutting off while i am driving and fear that i will not be able to keep control of the vehicle every single time this happens to me. my fiance has almost been in two wrecks because the power steering shuts off at random times while driving. *tr | |||
| 06/26/2008 | 62242 | ||
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt lt, which i purchased brand new. it now have 62,000 miles on it. yesterday (6/26/2008), was my first incident with a problem that has continued into today. i was driving on the highway and the car bell beeped twice. i looked at my dashboard which read power steering and at that moment, i lost all power steering to my vehicle. i immediately became nervouse, pulled over, and shut the car down. when i started the car up again, the problem was gone. now, randomly, i have lost pwer steering 5 times and each time it goes away with shutting the car down. since these have been random events, they have made my car dangerous to operate as they have been occuring on the highway, while making a u-turn, and while parallel parking on a busy street. the car will be brought to the dealership to be diagnosed and has not been diagnosed yet. the problem has been common with other 2005-2006 cobalt owners and many times, the entire steering column has needed to be replaced. | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 71990 | 1 | |
| I own a 2006 chevy cobalt. i was driving on a windy road last week and all of a sudden a message flashed on my dash that read power steering, and i had no power steering as i was going in to a turn just about lost control of the vehicle. i have researched the problem on-line to find out thousands of other cobalt owners are having the same problem with there power steering, which is electronic. there is no recall on this. this has been featured on local news channels. gm has done nothing about it... *tr | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 27000 | 1 | |
| While traveling the speed limit on a 4 lane hwy72 west of walnut, ms, my daughter (16) crashed her 2006 chevy cobalt ls. my daughter said that suddenly the car wouldn't go where i wanted it to. also immediately prior to losing total control my younger daughter (11) asked her sister, what's wrong with the car? losing complete steering function, the car shot at a 45 degree across the rightmost lane (leaving 4 plain black tire marks on the pavement), hit and climbed the embankment and rolled over once or twice and came to rest upside down. a cursory search on the internet showed more than a few similar incidents like my daughters. . i don't like witchhunts or hunters but something seems to be amiss in this and like vehicles. its a cute car, one that kids would like. maybe this will keep others from getting injured or even killed. i imagine state farm will total the car but it is currently still intact as the wreck just happened yesterday. no air bags deployed, no hard frontal crash, mostly roll damage and two terrified but okay children. thanks *tr | |||
| 09/27/2007 | 32000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering locks frequently while driving at any speed. the failure normally occurs when driving in reverse out of her driveway. she pulled over and had to turn off and restart the vehicle in order for the steering to unlock. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the repair would cost $800. the repair would consist of changing the power steering electrical system. on june 14, 2008, the contact was unable to turn off the vehicle. she had to remove random fuses in order to shut off the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that they would assist with a $200 certificate because there was no recall. she will not have the vehicle repaired and wants the manufacturer to trade the vehicle. the vin and speed were unavailable. the failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 67,000. | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 48990 | 1 | 11/03/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact experienced a loss of steering ability when she depressed the brake pedal. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle became uncontrollable and completely shut down. the contact could not turn the vehicle to pull off the road; however, no crash occurred. the current mileage was 49,000 and failure mileage was 48,990. updated 07/29/08 *bf the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle began to shake and when the brake was applied, the vehicle shook violently and immediately shut down. updated 08/01/08. | |||
| 06/09/2008 | 49000 | 1 | |
| 1) when purchasing this used vehicle from the dealer, we were informed the previous owner had broken his key in the ignition switch, hence the broken ignition lock mechanism. lie 2) car began making a front end noise or so i thought, the next day as my daughter in law and my grandkids were driving home the power steering indicator light turned on, she applied her brakes to slow down and all the lights on the panel turned on and her steering locked. the truck behind us was forced off the road to avoid slamming in to us. after getting online to see if there was going to be an easy and inexpensive way to repair this problem i was appalled to read all the complaint regarding these same issues. i lost my oldest child to faulty seat belts on the 01 ford ranger edge. this is indeed a safety issued that needs to be resolved immediately before someone is seriously hurt or killed. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2007 | 35000 | 1 | |
| My wife was driving the car at 25 mph on a straight road. the dashboard warning light came on warning that the power steering was inoperative. this made the car virtually impossible to make the turn at the next intersection. she pulled over to the side of the road so that she did not get in to an accident. she restarted the car and the warning light was not on. after traveling about 2-3 miles the same incident happened and the steering without the electronic assistance was not an option and she pulled to the side of the road. she contacted gm who had to tow the car to the chevrolet service station. the steering computer module was replaced. this incident took place in december 2007. on april 30,2008 the same scenario happened except this time the check engine light, t/c light and power steering light was on and the car was bucking. she contacted gm again who had the car towed to the chevrolet service station. the service station referenced service bulletin 070232007. the codes where reset and the car was test drove. at this time no codes where present. the service center called to inform us of this condition. they however did not feel comfortable sending the vehicle back to us at this time. the service center kept the car an additional 24 hours to test drive and code test. after 24 hours the service center contacted us to pick the vehicle up. as a car owner i do not feel confident in my wife driving this unsafe vehicle. the electronic steering when inoperative makes the car uncontrollable and very unsafe. this is the second incident with the same conditions. this makes this car unsafe and an accident waiting to happen. when a cars electronic steering fails the car should still be controllable and this car is not. *tr | |||
| 01/07/2008 | 1 | ||
| While driving on a straight road my power steering failed and i lost control of the car. the car jerked severely and eventually caused me to cross over a double yellow line into the parking lot of a tow truck company. i hit 2 tow trucks and my car was totaled. *tr | |||
| 01/17/2008 | 39000 | 2 | 05/28/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to make noise and the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle then began to jerk and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle shut off and would not restart. the current and failure mileages were 39,000. | |||
| 11/17/2007 | 29363 | 5 | 09/01/2006 |
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. shakes violently after driving about 30 minutes on the highway. does not do this just around town 4 or 5 miles from home. dealer cannot reproduce this shaking problem nor can they find the problem. it shakes so bad that i am afraid to drive into the city. i do alot of business in the city so i am at a loss as to how i am going to work. i am an independent sales person. *tr | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 14210 | 5 | 04/17/2007 |
| This is in documentation of my 2006 chevy cobalt. replaced the steering column, replaced steering shaft, rubbing and grinding, knocking on steering column and floor pan area, when coming to a stop car rpm's will drop so low that the car will almost die, speakers have a rattle like they are going to quit working, lost power assist while in a turn once documented has now happened twice, when using turn signal with high beams on lights will shut off,passenger side bumper was pulled away from headlamp. *jb | |||
| 03/28/2007 | 2500 | 10 | 10/14/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a sound in the front end of the vehicle under the hood. she had been hearing that noise since she purchased the vehicle. she said that one could hear the sound 85% of the time, and that it was usual while driving at a slow rate of speed. the weather was not a factor. the dealership told the contact that this was normal for this type of vehicle. the current mileage was 20,600 and the failure mileage was 2,500. *ak the consumer switch dealers due to the fact berglund stated noise is normal. pinkerton(dealer) tries to assess what the problem is decided multiple cases of gear concerns and replaced steering gear but the consumer states they can't really pinpoint the problem. consumer has provided various invoices. update *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 05/08/2008 | 45052 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when the keys were in the ignition while the vehicle was parked, she was unable to remove the keys from the ignition. the gear shift selector was also stuck in the park position and could not be removed. the dealer replaced the ignition at the owner's expense. in addition, while driving at speeds of 20 mph, the power steering locked without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the steering column was replaced a second time, at the owner's expense. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and the warranty was not valid. the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure mileage was 45,052 and the current mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 01/21/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at 25mph she would hear a click from the vehicle and the power steering would shut off making the vehicle difficult to steer. the contact has taken the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer informed the contact that there is a tear in the steering column and it needs to be repaired. the contact feels a recall should be issued due to the amount of complaints that are filed regarding the power steering. the failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 04/19/2009 | 40000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 35 mph and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. she turned the vehicle off, restarted it and the power steering corrected itself; however, when she began driving, the power steering failed again. the dealer informed her that the entire steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired to-date. she has not spoken with the manufacturer. the current mileage was approximately 50,000. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. | |||
| 09/02/2009 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss. the contact stated when driving, he intermittently loses power steering. as consequence his risk of vehicle crash is increased.the steering column was replaced twice. however, after the second repair a technician advised him that the component would not be replaced under warranty coverage. as of current date the failure has not been remedied.the failure mileage was 45,000. the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 04/19/2009 | 41100 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the power steering fails. as a result, the steering becomes difficult to turn and the vehicle becomes difficult to drive. whenever the power steering fails, the contact restarts the vehicle and it resets itself back to normal. the dealer could not determine the cause of the failure. the failure mileage was 41,100. updated 06/09/09. *lj the steering was replaced at no cost. updated 06/09/09.*jb | |||
| 02/02/2008 | 31243 | 2 | 05/09/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. approximately four months ago, the steering column rattled whenever the contact attempted to stop his vehicle. the dealer repaired the failure for free. currently, the failure has recurred. the current and failure mileages were 31,243. | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 51700 | 1 | 12/13/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 10 mph on dirt or rugged roads, the steering column would rattle. the failure would not occur on smooth surfaces. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the steering column was faulty. the current and failure mileages were 51,700. updated 03-04-08 *bf | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 4 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt with several different issues customer states that car is a lemon and that she drove the 2007 cobalt and it ran beautifully**cc the consumer stated the entire shifter system had to be replaced. the ignition key would not turn in the ignition, the steering column was replaced and the system was reprogrammed, the rotors were machined. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 24000 | 2 | 05/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact is dissatisfied that her vehicle is only one year old and is under recall # 07v014000 (structure). she received the recall notice in march of 2007. the contact has already had the upper steering column replaced, but is still hearing a clumping noise. she has notified two dealers in her area, but neither have called her back because they have not received the parts for the vehicle. the contact has waited over a month to have the recall repair work performed. the vehicle has been at the dealer since february. the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 24,000. | |||
| 11/07/2006 | 14000 | 1 | 03/03/2006 |
| My car makes a very loud rattling sound that is coming from the steering column/rack and pinion. gm canada has told me that they do not have a fix for the problem at this time, but not to be worried as it is not a safety concern at this time. *nm | |||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/24/2012 | 2 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to electric power steering recall and reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated her daughter was driving the vehicle, when the steering wheel locked up. her daughter was unable to turn the wheel and consequently she hit a retainer wall. prior to the accident, the consumer stated the steering wheel would shake when braking or while driving at highway speed. the dealer stated the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. however, after they were replaced, she continued to experience the same problem. when the consumer returned to the dealer, they informed her, there was a problem with the steering rack and charged her $868.02 | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 8 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states several issues with vehicle related to recalls *tgw the consumer stated there was a smell of gasoline inside the vehicle, five sensors were bad, there was a problem with the fuel pump and fuel injection system. the rpm's jumped, when the vehicle was in cruise control mode, the cruise control would shut off for no reason. the consumer had a difficult time starting the vehicle, after she filled the tank, the vehicle would steer to the left, and there were times when the vehicle would jump out of gear. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 3 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states issues with power steering *tgw in april 2010, the consumer received a letter stating there was a safety recall on the power steering motor and when the part arrived, it would be fixed free of charge. the consumer went to the dealer and the recalled part was replaced. however, it also caused the transmission to slip and hard braking whenever the power steering message appeared. the consumer informed the dealer of the problem and the dealer stated it had nothing to do with the recall. the consumer returned to the dealer again. the dealer claimed the problem was the control arm bushing. the dealer replaced an im insulator, link, loose sway bar bushing and the steering gear. the consumer stated she continued to experience the same problems with the transmission, and the vehicle loosing power. the consumer returned to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle had an electrical problem. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| Letter from congressman kanjorskion behalf of constituent re concerns about defective power steering in 2006 gmc chevy cobalt. *kb the consumer stated she was involved in a serious car accident due to the defective power steering system. prior to the accident, the consumer paid the dealer over $900.00 to repair the power steering system when it first stopped working. the consumer stated her make model and year was recalled for the exact problem she experienced. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 2 | ||
| Letter from congressman kanjorski on behalf of constituent re defective power steering on 2006 gmc chevy cobalt *tgw the consumer stated she was involved in a serious car accident due to the defective power steering system. prior to the accident, the consumer paid the dealer over $900.00 to repair the power steering system when it first stopped working. the consumer stated her make model and year was recalled for the exact problem she experienced. *jb | |||
| 04/10/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated she received notification of a recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000: steering: electric power assist system) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the power steering pump was replaced under the recall however, the power steering pump failed shortly after having it replaced. the dealer and manufacturer were both contact and both advised any further repairs top the vehicle would be at her expense. the current and failure mileages were 166,000. | |||
| 03/23/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. a chime sounded with a loss of power steering. the engine was turned off, restarted and the vehicle began to function normally. both failures occurred intermittently for one to three weeks. the dealer was notified and stated that there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 46,000. the current mileage was 47,000. updated 05/12/10 *bf the consumer stated the dealer has since repaired the vehicle, even though her vin was not on the list. updated 05/14/10.*jb | |||
| 10/27/2008 | 32000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that in 2008 while driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering. he noticed that the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. he pulled to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off and restarted the ignition; after restarting, the power steering functioned normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership but the dealer could not find the cause for failure. after being able to duplicate the failure, the dealer informed the contact that the problem was a steering issue. he was also informed that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was repaired at another authorized dealership. the failure mileage was approximately 32,000. the current mileage was approximately 64,000. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 50600 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact experienced a sporadic loss of the power steering while driving 60 mph. he noticed a chiming sound along with the power steering warning light before the loss of power steering. he stated that it was extremely difficult to turn when the failure occurred. he took the vehicle to an authorized dealership and was told that the vehicle was not included in recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). he had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. the current mileage was 50,807. the failure mileage was approximately 50,600. | |||
| 03/31/2010 | 34050 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost all power steering. he noted that the steering wheel became stiff and it was very difficult to control it. he called both the dealer and the manufacturer to inquire about recall 10v073000 and was informed that his vehicle was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was 34,121. the failure mileage was approximately 34,050. | |||
| 03/31/2010 | 44741 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot. the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. a loss of power steering occurred which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to function normally. the contact found nhtsa campaign id 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) on the website and was told by the dealer that his vin was excluded from the recall. the failure and current mileages were 44,741. | |||
| 03/30/2010 | 46000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and suddenly, the steering wheel locked. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road with difficulty in steering. the engine was turned off. the vehicle restarted without the power steering warning light being illuminated. the vehicle was able to function normally. the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the failure and current mileages were 46,000. | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 36000 | ||
| Tl * the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 35 mph ,the vehicle became difficult to steer and turn signaling a loss of power steering. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer and he was informed that his vehicle was not included in recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure mileage was approximately 36,000. the current mileage was approximately 37,500. | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately between 40-60 mph when a loss of power steering occurred. the vehicle continued in operation; and the power steering became functional. the intermittent failure occurred at any given speed on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). however, the recall notification letter had not been received at that time. the authorized dealer refused to perform the recall remedy repair without the recall notification letter. the vehicle had not been repaired for the malfunction at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 10,000. the current mileage was 44,000. | |||
| 06/19/2009 | 77060 | 1 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at speeds as low as 20 mph, the power steering warning light would illuminate and chime on the instrument panel. the steering wheel would then become hard to move in either direction. he would then shut off the engine and once restarted, the power steering would re-set itself. the dealer advised the steering column wiring system would need to be replaced at the owner's expense. although there was a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000: component: steering; electrical power assist). the contact was not aware if his vehicle was included with this campaign. the failure mileage was 77060 and the current is 94,472. updated 4/22/10 *cn the dealer replaced the steering module. updated 06/18/10*jb | |||
| 03/09/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the warning panel followed by a warning chime. the steering wheel then became hard and incredibly difficult to steer. the dealer advised there was an upcoming recall campaign for the failure and that he would be notified accordingly (nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000: steering: electric power assist system).there were no repairs performed on the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 63,000. updated 04/20/10. *lj | |||
| 02/24/2010 | 51700 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph, attempting to make a left turn. there was a loss of power steering with no prior warning. the vehicle continued in operation with caution. the vehicle has not been diagnosed at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 51,700. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chevrolet cobalt. faulty power steering*cw updated 03/05/10 the consumer stated the power steering would become inoperative while driving. updated 03/12/10 | |||
| 01/08/2010 | 9021 | 1 | |
| I currently own a 2006 chevy cobalt. within the last 2 months i have experienced a problem with the power steering shutting off while i am driving. it has cut off in the middle of a turn, switching lanes on the expressway, and even turning in parking spaces. i have taken it to a chevy dealer where they informed me that i had to replace the entire steering column and the motor that goes with it. it is very dangerous to drive. the problem kept occurring several times in a day, i found that the only solution is to turn the car off and on then it would reset and i can drive again. but who knows when it will cut off again. it could be minutes or hours, but it occurs again, until i pull off and restart the car. i have had many close calls. it is a danger to myself and others. especially riding with kids in the car. i have replaced the 2 parts as suggested by the chevy dealer which cost me $1371 total. now just less than 3 weeks, i heard there are more than 11,000 of the same complaints. i went back to the chevy dealer and was informed to wait on a letter from chevy because currently they are recalling cars individually by serial number. i informed the gentleman i had the similar complaints like the others and was given a 1 800 number to call chevy. i have gone thru the automated system and can't seem to get anywhere. i hope help is on its way. i gave chevy all the money i have plus borrowed money. *jb | |||
| 02/04/2006 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Power steering keeps failing on my 2006 chevy cobalt. this has just started and i have read that this is a problem with this model. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 1 | ||
| The steering:electric power assist system keeps giving out. while driving at a slow speed the car shakes and it is hard to keep control of the steering. it often goes to one side or another. *tr | |||
| 09/24/2009 | 37000 | 1 | |
| Hit electric pole and went airborne. airbag non-deployment. *tr updated 02/13/10 *bf the consumer stated she hit her head on the steering wheel. updated 02/16/10 updated 05/05/10 *jb updated 03/10/10 the consumer believed the steering problem caused her accident and now a recall has been issued. updated 03/05/10 | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 45000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he was driving approximately 35 mph when the steering failed. the vehicle was turned on and off and then reset itself. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer on tomorrow to be repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000. updated 01/19/10 *bf the dealer replaced the electric power steering motor. updated 01/20/10.*jb | |||
| 12/18/2009 | 44000 | 1 | 08/25/2006 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt . when driving the power steering warning light intermittently illuminates on the instrument control panel. and then steering becomes difficult. after restarting the vehicle the error code will reset. the dealer was contacted and he was advised to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired if necessary, but at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 44000. the current mileage was 44995. updated 01/20/10. *lj the power steering motor was replaced. updated 01/21/10. *jb | |||
| 01/14/2009 | 74000 | 1 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the steering column was becoming stiff when attempting to turn the wheel. the steering wheel locked and became very difficult to maneuver. the contact was able to safely steer the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the electronic steering sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $802.62. the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 74,000 and current mileage was 74,500. updated 03-09-09 *bf the steering position sensor failed. the dealer replaced the electronic steering column. updated 03/13/09.*jb | |||
| 12/11/2007 | 45000 | 1 | 10/01/2005 |
| Power steering doesn't work. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2007 | 6209 | 1 | 04/11/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph, the contact heard a beeping sound and the power steering failed completely. the vehicle had to be restarted. the power steering failure began intermittently, but has now become more frequent. the current and failure mileages were 6,209. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 07/03/2009 | 69000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering pump fails while driving various speeds. the steering locks and the vehicle loses power, causing her to lose control. there is a warning light that illuminates when the failure occurs. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 69,000. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/10/2009 | 68000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed on her vehicle. while driving more than 60 mph on the highway, the steering would lock on the vehicle and she could not turn the wheel in either direction. the steering column would only unlock when the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the manufacturer informed her to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer and pay $80 for a diagnostic. the hotter the temperature was outside, the more frequent the failure would occur. the current and failure mileages were less than 68,000. updated 07/10/09. *lj while driving on the freeway, the consumer heard a beeping sound and then the work power steering illuminated on the dashboard and then the steering wheel locked-up. updated 07/10/09.*jb | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 60000 | 1 | 12/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering unit stops functioning at random in warm weather conditions. prior to the failure, the power steering indicator illuminates on the instrument panel. the failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 70,000. updated 06/11/09. *lj the power steering would reset after the consumer turned the vehicle off, however a few minutes later the failure would occur again. updated 06/12/09.*jb | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 10200 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, two chimes sounded followed by an unintended loss of power steering. the driver had to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel. the power steering failure warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. the driver pulled over to the side of the road. immediately, the engine was turned off and then restarted. the vehicle was driven with caution to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated that the failure was related to the power steering. the part was unavailable and ordered for the repair. the failure and current mileages were 10,200. updated 3/9/09 *cn | |||
| 06/26/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| When it is hot out the power steering light comes on and the power steering is lost. if i turn the car off and restart it power steering is resumed. *tr | |||
| 12/09/2007 | 5800 | 5 | 06/15/2006 |
| Power assist has gone out 5 times on this car. steering the car becomes very hard and difficult. when it happens it's unexpected and could cause an accident. called a chevy dealership service dept. he told me to check the fuse. i did, not the problem. i'm reading about so many with this same problem that there should be a recall on this. *tr | |||
| 12/10/2007 | 41400 | 1000 | 08/13/2007 |
| Power steering fails 1/2 mile from start up. resets upon start up. car has 41k miles and outside of warranty. chevy dealership estimated fix cost $1200.00!!!!!! the entire steering column will need to be replaced!!!!!!! the power steering fails during driving and the car is very difficult to steer, creating a very dangerous event to those drivers not prepared for the loss of power steering. obviously a premature failure of an electrical component. should be recalled!!!!!! *tr | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 17800 | 5 | 06/30/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle experienced electrical failure and lost power steering. the contact crashed into a ditch. a police report was filed. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the current and failure mileages were 17,800. * updated 12/12/07 *bf the consumer stated electrical problem resulted in loss of gauges and also resulted in low fuel message. the consumer stated the accident resulted in $6,500 worth of damages. updated 12/12/07 *tr | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 18000 | 15 | 07/16/2006 |
| I have a 2006 chevy cobalt purchased used with 28000 miles on it. all my problems started about a month after i bought the car. the steering wheel started shaking violently when driving at 50 mph and over so i took it in to a chevy dealer and they rotated and balanced the tires and that seemed to fix that problem. about 2 weeks i was driving home and i was sitting at a red light and the car just shut off. i restarted the car and every thing was fine on the dash board, no warning lights or messages in the driver information center. i started driving again and when i press on the gas there was this loud grinding noise and it felt like the car was not shifting gears properly. so i pulled over on the side of the road and turned the car off for about 10 minutes and restarted it and it drove fine. now at this point im just thinking that there is a malfunction in the computer. i took the car to the dealer the next day and they scanned the computer and found no errors and everything was checking out fine. about 3 weeks later i was driving on the highway and i lost complete control of steering and the power steering message in the driver information center was displayed along with the check engine light. unable to steer i had to stop in the middle of the highway and shut the car off. i waited about 20 minutes and restarted the car and the power steering warning message and check engine light had gone away and i gained steering control again. i once again took the car to the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with the car. now some days when i start my car the power steering warning message and the check engine light come on and some days the car drives fine and its really starting to frustrate me. in addition to the steering problem i am unable to remove my key form the ignition. to this day none of my problems have been resolved. *jb | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 14210 | 5 | 04/17/2007 |
| This is in documentation of my 2006 chevy cobalt. replaced the steering column, replaced steering shaft, rubbing and grinding, knocking on steering column and floor pan area, when coming to a stop car rpm's will drop so low that the car will almost die, speakers have a rattle like they are going to quit working, lost power assist while in a turn once documented has now happened twice, when using turn signal with high beams on lights will shut off,passenger side bumper was pulled away from headlamp. *jb | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 27000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. she stated that while driving 25 mph she heard a grinding noise and the steering wheel was drifting from left to right. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who stated that the links were broken near the suspension. the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. the failure mileage was 27000 and the current mileage was 28000. | |||