Chevrolet Cobalt 2011

Model Cobalt made in 2011 by Chevrolet got 8 consumer complains as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Model 2011

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
08-09-41-007G04/27/201210043830Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b04/27/2012
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Ready06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D05/01/2011SB-08-09-41-007E10038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11. *pe06/14/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PI-041203/01/201110044124General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe05/14/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
PI-041203/01/201110044124General motors: due to the parasitic drain/discharge on 2011 vehicles and trucks, a no crank/no start and dead battery would occur. cadillac sts and chevrolet volt not included. *pe05/14/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
PI-029611/01/201010037417Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. there may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector. *rm05/23/2011
PI-029611/01/201010037417Ready05/23/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-4716A02/01/201110038511Ready06/16/2011
PIP-4716A02/01/201110038511Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. it could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt. *rm06/16/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
PI-029611/01/201010037417Ready05/23/2011
PI-029611/01/201010037417Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. there may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector. *rm05/23/2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
PI-0011A02/01/201110038344Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. the probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle component. *rm06/15/2011
PI-0011A02/01/201110038344Ready06/15/2011
SEAT BELTS
08-09-41-007G04/27/201210043830Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b04/27/2012
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm06/14/2011
09-09-40-001A02/01/201110038294Ready06/14/2011
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm05/25/2011
PIT-3749D11/01/201010037570Ready05/25/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10-00-89-017C02/01/201110038295Ready06/14/2011
10-00-89-017C02/01/201110038295Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time. *rm06/14/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
02/16/201242500
 We bought the 2011 cobalt used from shelor motor mile in christenburg, virginia. we noticed about 1 day later that there was a popping in the steering when you turn the steering wheel to the right and even to the left. we've already had it checked at the chevrolet dealership here in wytheville, virginia and was told the it was the interm shaft dealing with the steering, ($69.00), just to have it checked. we've done alot of checking and found out that there's a lot of complants and recalls for the steering for the cobalt. when you're driving and start to make a turn about 10 miles an hour, you can feel the steering acts like it catches. we've also contacted gm about this and was told that there isn't any recalls for the steering. we feel that this defect should be repaired by gm and our $69.00 that we've already spent. we have just over 44500 miles on the car.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
02/16/201242500
 We bought the 2011 cobalt used from shelor motor mile in christenburg, virginia. we noticed about 1 day later that there was a popping in the steering when you turn the steering wheel to the right and even to the left. we've already had it checked at the chevrolet dealership here in wytheville, virginia and was told the it was the interm shaft dealing with the steering, ($69.00), just to have it checked. we've done alot of checking and found out that there's a lot of complants and recalls for the steering for the cobalt. when you're driving and start to make a turn about 10 miles an hour, you can feel the steering acts like it catches. we've also contacted gm about this and was told that there isn't any recalls for the steering. we feel that this defect should be repaired by gm and our $69.00 that we've already spent. we have just over 44500 miles on the car.