2005 CHEVROLET Cobalt

MY PAINT IS PEELING REALLY BAD ON ROOF

FRONT END COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 30MPH. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Paint is peeling and chipping. many cobalts of the same issue.

Dear Mr. Nader,

This is in regards to the recent news about the GM recall and I was wondering if you would mind giving me some advice. I am an American, currently residing and teaching at an American Embassy School in West Africa. My daughter, Ramatoulie, a college student in Atlanta, was involved in a car accident last week that I believe may have been due to the faulty ignition switch mentioned in GM’s recall. Our car is a Chevrolet Cobalt 2005 and we received the recall notice after the accident last week.

Ramatoulie was driving in a residential area and tried to stop at a red light before entering HWY 85 in Riverdale, Georgia. She said her engine cut off and the brakes failed and she had to hit a car on its back passenger side, causing notable damage to both cars. She described the hit as very hard, but her airbags didn’t deploy.She and the other woman driver were not hurt (as far as I know) and she gave the police our Allstate insurance information. She was then able to drive home even though she described the front as being “bashed in” and the brakes worked so we don’t believe it was due to lack of fluid or bad brakes. The fact that the airbags didn’t deploy also concerns us.

The next day we heard of the recall on CNN. Ramatoulie had experienced the engine cutting off near our home earlier this month and she had to push the car home that day. She was advised by a local mechanic to get a new engine installed which she did, paying approximately $1,000. We would like to be able to help her recover those costs if it is confirmed that her accident is due to the faulty ignition switch.

Are you aware if any law firm that might be willing to represent our case, either as part of a class action suit or as an individual case? As a parent, I am angry that GM allowed my daughter to drive this car for five years, knowing that this default could be deadly. I also feel offended that all the advice they can give is to remove all other keys if you drive until they can get the part in April. The nearest Chevrolet dealership is 19 miles away. I worry about her driving there safely. I feel that GM should advise all owners to stop driving immediately, provide a tow truck, and possibly rental cars to help their customers. I have told my daughter not to drive, but she may find it tempting since she has to get to school and work. I told her that even at slow speeds she could endanger others and herself.

I am not sure of our next step. We have never been involved in any law suit but I feel this is justified. I plan to have her contact Allstate and see if they can inspect the car. If you have any suggestions, my husband and I would be very grateful.

Thanks so much for your time and patience.

Vanessa Sanyang
Banjul, The Gambia
011-220-9989596

Front end crash air bags did not deploy, son suffered minor injuries, could have been a lot worse Very bothersome that he could have been killed, due to the air bags not deploying . You buy a car because it has safety features to reduce injury and possibly death and then they do not work
Chevy needs to be held accountable

Paint started to bubble then started to peel. it has spread to the entire top of car.

clearcoat peeling on hood, paint bubbling along front leading edges of hood

I bought the 2005 Cobalt new. Had power steering problems, dealership replaced steering column and power steering motor in January 2008. My car was regularly serviced and annual inspections at the dealership where I bought the car. On Aug 12, 2011 while driving on freeway at 60 MPH, the power steering light illuminated and the car immediately swerved sharply to the left slamming into the guardrail. The car was totaled, I was belted in and suffered a cervical sprain and numerous cuts and bruises. On 13 August 2011, a postcard recall notice from the dealership was delivered to my mailbox. The recall was for replacing the power steering motor. I have contacted NHTSA and GM. To date, I have over $4,000 dollars in medical bills, and lost my car that I still owe money for. I missed one week of work due to my injuries. I have tried to work with GM Chevrolet Division through Mr. Bryan Schwartz regarding my steering failure at 60 mph and my car being totaled. A GM inspector was assigned to inspect my wrecked car at the towing lot. The tow lot refused to allow the inspector on the property unless the towing and impound costs were paid and the car had to be towed out of the lot to be inspected. At the time the bill required was $720. The bill is now over $2000. Mr. Schwartz told me that it was my responsibility to pay the money so the inspector could inspect the car. I just had my car totaled, I was injured and lost a week of work, and I did not have money to pay the tow lot and I did not have collision insurance. GM refuses to pay to get the car inspected. So no inspection, and Mr. Schwartz says he cannot do anything for me since I will not pay the money so the car can be inspected.

The dealer ruined the paint on my car. I have had my car in for water leaks from the A/c. I have had the relay changed out twice and the electrical system still causes everything to flash. The satellite radio recently fried due to the short in the system. The car bunny hops and has a hissing from the passengers side which the salesman told me was an exhaust leak into the car. I have entered into 2 agreements with the dealership and GM at which they failed to follow through. The BBB made arrangements for a replacement car which the dealer sold out from under me and then they did a repurchase which the papers were sent to the dealership on 8/25/06 and when I arrived to sign the papers and turn my car in the dealership denied they agreed to do the buyback . Gm had set up the appointment for me so how would the dealer not know. My safety and my 5 childrens safety are compromised everytime I get in the car yet I am still required to maintain my payments and my insurance

The power steering suddenly went out. Steering became very difficult and almost caused the car to leave the road. The power steering warning light came on too.

STEERING: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ON THE DISPLAY GAUGE CAME UP POWER STEERING AND I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL, PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED THEN WENT DOWN THE ROAD A MILE OR LESS AND IT CAME UP AGAIN AND EVER SINCE IT HAS DONE THAT. FUEL ECONOMY: I NOTICED THAT WE WERE HAVING TO PUT GAS IN THE CAR MORE OFTEN FOR THE SAME TRIPS WE WERE MAKING. WE CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER NO CHANGE, WE REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS WITH IRIDIUM PLUGS THAT WERE SUPPOSE TO IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE BUT NO CHANGE, ALSO REPLACED THE AIR FILTER BUT NO CHANGE.

Power steering failed and steering wheel would not turn. Car had to be towed to dealership for repair.

My Chevy Cobalt continues to stall while driving full speed. I have came very close to being hit by other cars because of this ongoing problem. The garage can not duplicate the problem.

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states vehicle stopped suddenly. consumer has received recall notice and is requesting reimbursement*tgw the consumer stated the power steering light illuminated. the consumer was also informed the headlights were full of water. *jb

2005 chevy colbalt has power steering problem. *nj the consumer stated the electric power steering failed while driving. *jb

2005 chevy cobalt with inadequate protection in an accident. consumer writing would like any information about this recall due to his client being killed in an accident with this same model and year of vehicle. *kb (lawyer representing the estate of his deceased client) )*tr

2005 chevy cobalt with brake failure customer states that her brakes didn't work when applied after traveling 30+ minutes a speed of 55+ miles which resulted in totaling her car and the car she hit**cc *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the electronic power steering failed, causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000. invalid vin.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was an abnormal dinging sound present. the traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. additionally, the transmission made an abnormal clicking sound. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several years prior and the independent mechanic grounded out the traction control module however, the failure recurred. the vehicle had not been repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000.

The sway bar, control arms, & bushings were all faulty. the entire front end will have to be rebuilt due to subpar parts being used in manufacturing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the transmission failed. the contact stated that the transmission shift point failed and caused the vehicle to shift gears incorrectly and causes the vehicle to jerk and stall. the contact also stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and caused the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. the contact stated that extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. the contact also stated that the vehicle speedometer failed to operate as designed while driving, providing speed readings of 40 mph, 20 mph, 50 mph intermittently. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the transmission control module however, the repair failed to correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was also taken to several dealers and independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The 2013 power assist module (due to problems and recall) that was installed in my car back at that time-the warranty expired in 2015--well before i purchased mycar which was 2018. power steering problems have returned as i cannot drive my car due to lack of power steering-cannot drive even in my driveway.. this, obviously, is a recurring problem and another recall needs to be implemented especially when those of us cannot afford to fix a problem that is the manufacturer's and/or manufacturers' fault. please help!!!

Lines leaking rusted with holes....should have been coated and not exposed to weather

Our 2005 chevrolet cobalt has had ongoing intermittent electrical problems that cause the vehicle to slam into gears going when accelerating and slowing down. this is accompanied by the vehicle shaking. while this is going on, the speedometer fluctuates and we get a power steering warning. my son has lost the power steering assist occasionally and one time it almost caused and accident. if we shut the vehicle off, the problem seems to go away but only temporarily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated as the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

The check engine light come on showing the gas tank has leak in the line when checked by shop they replaced lines but check engine light still comes on

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at a slow speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. the contact stated that it became difficult to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 177,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel was unable to move. the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after three minutes. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 149,769.

Timing chain tenser bolt and guide brakes and destroys the motor on chevrolet cobalt 2005 causing the car to not start also turns on the check engine light and goes to low power mode also the transmission has problem too

I have notice a fuel leakage from the drivers side of my car by the exhaust between the claps its leaking fuel i took it to my mechanic he said it will cost $450 dollars to fix i don't have that type of money i looked on line and found out that these cobalt has a recall on the fuel tanks and lines i need you to its not the its the dangerous to drive it i wouldn't drive its on the street and it drips quarter of fuel on the ground

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the shifter independently moved and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the traction control and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2010. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

While driving vehicle power steering light comes on, steering wheel locks up, gear shift starts clicking, stalling out during driving at speed. i have ran off road several times and have to use both hands to turn a curve because of steering locked.

The first time it happened, was at interstate speeds.(60 to 70mph) the second, was in city stop and go traffic. the third was backing out of my driveway after a 5 minute idle. the fourth was when my last mechanic was test driving it because he thought he'd fixed it. dash lights blink on and off, all warning lights come on, engine cooling fans stop operating, transmission hunts for what gear it should be in; resulting in the transmission self destructing. engine management, other than the cooling fans, seems to be unaffected. i've replaced 4 tcm's so far; as all mechanics say that is the problem. it works for a few days or a week, then the same problem manifest. this seems to be a problem with quite a few gm vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, the ignition key became stuck in the vehicle. on another occasion, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse gear. in addition, the vehicle would not start when prompted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 158,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the key fob failed to release from the ignition switch. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,693.

I was driving out of my parking spot at a very low speed (less than 5mph) and the air bags deployed, unprovoked. just the driver's side deployed. i received burns and cuts to my arm and have hearing loss in my one ear.

I have an 05 chevrolet cobalt i bought off an individual august 2016 at first the car drove perfectly no major problems that couldnt be fixed. as of may 2017 while driving 30 mph or 60 mph my guages jump for example will be driving 55 mph on a city street and the guage will jump down to 20 mph. as i am turning my steering locks have almost crashed multiple times (needs recall fixed) but to be clear it does not jump at all while stationary. having to feel unsafe in any vehicle should be unacceptable by any means. this is my first gm car and having worked for gm im highly disappointed

I simply lost the ability to steer my car, all it does is click when i turn the steering wheel, luckily i was close to home and slowly edged to the front of my home.

I was driving the car when a massage appeared on the board power steering and i lost power in the car i was driving very slowly i was scared the steering don't respond but i was driving straight to my house and then 25 min later the steering work.

Car flashes power steering and then the traction control light come on. they car shifts really hard and lunges forward when you are putting on the brakes and the speed needle jumps up and down. when you turn the car off and back on it stops doing it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and (steering). while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to hedricks chevrolet (961 w shaw ave, clovis, ca 93612) where it was tentatively diagnosed that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they could not assist until the vehicle was officially diagnosed for the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,690.

2005 chevy, cobalt, had 2 recalls 2010, 2014 both for steering issues. recently told by a mechanic problem still in rack and pion in steering mechanism. dealer will not promise to fix as part of orignal recall or can't quarantee fixing. with all the fatalities of this issue my feeling it should be a lifetime warrantee. on highway driving i feel it still is an issue and don't feel safe. dealer was not helpful at all. i have spent much money on front end issues with this vehicle and feel it has been related to some of the steering issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and excessive force on the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available.

4/14/17 vehicle svc-ignition recall 14113 lock cylinder & key 13454 ignition switch the vehicle was performing well prior to the recall service but now it appeared that the ignition was "stiff' to operate following the repair & the key seemed to periodically hang up when inserted. there was a random hesitation when making a u turn-as if the car briefly stalled out- no power, upon turning the wheel. eve of 4/21/17, after being driven & parked on a city street for about an hr, the vehicle would not start although there was full battery power. the vehicle was secured & left to sit. morn of 4/22/17 svc ctr was notified. vehicle still wouldn't start, but, upon insertion of the key & initial crank, the car began experiencing sudden random clicks of the ignition switch, door locks engaging, dashboard panel flashing. upon removing the key & reinserting it, the key appeared to have deprogrammed & the anti theft light was activated. the key was removed & the car secured. later, attempt to engage the ignition using the second new key & was unsuccessful-the key would not turn to off position but locked in acc mode position. later, the vehicle was towed per dealer auth. the tow truck operator noted that the car battery appeared to have drained by their arrival, the key would not disengage from the ignition & the car would not come out of park. 4/24/17 service found codes p0604 & p0606 control module ram failure + internal controller failure- dealer courtesy performed reprogramming, theft relearn & crank variation learn. the vehicle appeared to be operating normal after reprogramming & was set for customer pickup. the dealer svc ctr recommends replacement of the ecm if it reoccurs. there appears to be other vehicle owners that have experienced this ecm failure after having recall svc. contacted chevy cust assist ctr & initiated a case record. case pending.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the temperature gauge icon illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering lost power. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure recurred several times and was not remedied. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was unknown. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the traction control and steering warning indicators randomly illuminated several times, and then the engine stalled. the power steering also randomly shorted out each time the failure occurred. the failure intermittently progressed for over two years. the dealer was notified of the failure several times, but the contact had not yet approved what the dealer mentioned would be an extensive diagnosis and repair. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (electrical system), and 14e021000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available. ..updated 06/08/17 *bf

The traction control system light on my chevrolet cobalt 2005 stays on and does not turn off until i shut off the engine. the check engine light also stays on as well at the same time the traction control system light is on, so not sure if these two issues are related. i also notice that the vehicle jerks periodically when i am on the road and there is rough shifting of gears.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact attempted to change the headlamp bulb because the bulb shield fell off. the contact had not noticed the shield was missing until he noticed a glare in the bulb. the contact stated that there were two light bulbs affected due to the reflector failing without warning. the contact purchased a repair manual and noticed nhtsa campaign number: 04v560000 (exterior lighting). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was concerned that the glare could affect an oncoming motorist, resulting in a crash. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 108,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in and repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). shortly after receiving the recall repair, the power steering remained difficult to steer. the contact took the vehicle to the robince chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering failed. the contact stated that the dealer did not provide an exact repair diagnosis; therefore, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

Vehicle wouldn't start. like the battery was dead, wouldn't even try to turn over. go to turn the key off and pop my trunk where the battery is located and i can not get my key to turn all the way back to the off position, as a result i cannot remove my key. the speedometer read 30mph even though the vehicle never started and wasn't moving. non of the electronics were working so i was unable to pop my trunk. this has happened several times before and eventually the vehicle will start and when it does the battery light stays on and the dash reads; engine performance low. the transmission will surge as i am driving and i cannot go faster than 30mph. i have even had the car shut off completly while i was driving down the road. after anywhere between a few hours to a few weeks the vehicle will stop acting up and drive normal for a while. agian the normal lasts anywhere between a few hours to a few months as well. the power stering also flashes on the dash and sometimes cuts compleatly out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the "power steering fluid" warning message appeared. in addition, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. the vehicle was able to be restarted after the first attempt. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 200,000. the vin was unknown.

I would like to voice my displeasure with how general motors performed their recall on chevy cobalt vehicles. my 2005 cobalt was purchased by dobles chevrolet (now quirk chevrolet of manchester) back in 2005. the ignition switch recall was supposedly performed in may of 2014. on the afternoon of tuesday, september 13, 2014, my car lost complete control. the traction control light came on followed by losing power steering and thrusting violently. it could’ve killed someone. needless to say, the car was towed to my mechanic. my mechanic at cark's car care diagnosed this as an ignition switch issue and called quirk chevrolet of manchester about an ignition switch recall performed on the car. my mechanic spoke to someone in service whom confirmed that the recall had been done once but the ignition switch should not have gone bad so soon. my mechanic said that they were informed that because the ignition switch shouldn't have gone bad so soon, that the service would be done free of charge. upon hearing this i called in to schedule and was that they’d look at it but it would not be free because the recall is one-and-done. during congressional testimony, mary barra spoke about how safety was of the utmost importance to gm. i heard such wonderful things about safety and consumer confidence; but all i’ve experience is near death and destruction. for 9 years i owned the gear and experienced no ignition switch issues; however, only two years after the recall that “new” part could’ve lead to a lethal accident. i have reached out to several people at gm including the dealership as well as mary barra herself, but haven’t received a response from anyone.

Gm replaced ignition parts and shifter mechanism as per recall. shortly after issues began with steering locking up, transmission not shifting and various warning lights flashing. this became more frequent and is now impossible to drive. my technician says it is a body or transmission control module costing well over a thousand dollars. there appear to be 100s of 1000s of the same issue as per search engines. i will contact my local gm dealership. if gm will not back up its product it will be the last gm in my driveway. i will trade in on a toyota.

Vehicle leaking fuel from fuel line at clamp, underneath driver side in front of back tire. worse upon start and stopping.

Power steering motor is out, lose of power steering on dash board no recalls when there should be

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to steer. the power steering and a yellow padlock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed. the dealer diagnosed that the power train control module needed to replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000. updated 10/04/16*lj *tr

Fuel pump module leaks fuel. vehicle smell of gas. can cause a fire. when seating still fuel will leak on the ground when car is running or when starting the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel power and the engine warning lights illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted after five to ten minutes. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,089.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while at a stop, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

While driving in town shortly after turning onto a 45 mph road my vehicle, automatic, started hesitating while shifting into the next gear. it would shift but not like normal. brought it into a repair shop to have a diagnostic ran to be informed it is a failure to communicate with tcm. code u0101 and also u2100. after doing research there has been multiple complaints about this. so first things first replaced the tcm with a new one at the dealership. after replacement the vehicle is still not shifting correctly.

Leaking fuel on driver side under back seat. this is happening while driving and when the car is in park.

Drivers air bag deployed while driving on gravel road causing driver to hit hill and totaling and car severely injuring driver and passengers.

Vehicle losing power, speedometer flat, tachometer working, while in motion and stationary; displaying: power steering = car has steering wheel play; car does not drive over 30 mph and revving high. the car regains power and loses power and regains intermittently. chevy cobalt 2005

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the power steering warning light was illuminated. the contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle worked as designed. additionally, there was an abnormal beeping noise detected. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact stated the failure was similar to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

I was parked. i returned to vehicle and started vehicle. the power steering light on dash illuminated and my steering was very hard to maneuver. i managed to drive the car back to our hotel, but was fearful of driving any further. had it towed home. *tr

Our vehicle is leaking gasoline and is exhibiting the same symptoms as those addressed in this recall nhtsa campaign #09v419000 but chevrolet says that it doesn't cover the 2005 model and we believe it should since it is the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 5 mph, the steering column power was intermittent and the power steering indicator illuminated. the failure was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure recurred the following day. the failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering. the vehicle was restarted and the power steering returned to normal. the failure occurred on four occasions and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) in 2011. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 99,000.

When i got the car in june 2020 i got the key i was told to turn key to acc wait until lock icon go off my car alarms will sound anti theft system took to chevrolet dealership,and they charged $$$ said they replaced several part's and still it's stalls,and loose powder steering,it says i have no fuel in car brake light on do not chimes when i get in car it makes it like i stealing the car and it shutdown everything been doing it sense july can't drive out no where stalls when i did try driving it engine light comes on then my steering wheel locks up

My 05 chevy cobalt started leaking fuel from the right passenger side next to the fuel tank. i have read online of recalls on the 08 cobalts for the same issue.

Fuel leak under the driver side, just in front of the rear wheel. leak is near exhaust, heat shielding from factory caused fuel line to rust and leak.

While driving through an intersection car shut off. this loss of power while driving has happened several times over the last few months. i called chevy dealership today and was notified ignition switch was already repaired previously and that i may be charged a diagnostic fee if i bring the car in for repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized with the power steering assist warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the dealer was not called. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,087.

My 2005 chevrolet cobalt has developed a gasoline leak from a point roughly a foot in front of the vehicles left/driver side rear tire. the leak takes the form of gas dripping from the above mentioned point while the car's engine is on. the drip continues for several mins after the engine is turned off but then stops.

Car shuts off and loses power while driving and the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition and the doors keep locking and unlocking constantly until it loses power again after changing the battery

Power steering locks in and out by itself causing the car to shift hard and doesnt want to idle but when steering is working correctly it runs like a new car please help

Fuel line leak by the left rear wheel at body mount. similar to what is described in the recent release regarding the 2008-2010 cobalt fuel leak issue. the investigation should be expanded to 2005 as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, and attempting to turn the steering wheel in either direction, the steering wheel ceased without warning. the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the cause of the failure was not determined. neither the local dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that upon reversing out of a parking lot at a slow speed, the power steering ceased to operate, with the power steering warning message displayed on the instrument panel. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with power steering failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her to make an appointment with her local chevrolet dealer. the contact had not yet taken the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage on was unknown.

I got the car a few years ago only drove it for 5 months found out about the recall. i had to pay for the car to go nassau bahamas. they never ship it for me .they paid the ignition repairs never gave me a rental car. then i called back a few months about a warranty say 60,000 miles or 5 year they tell another recall for the same thing. so i started checking come to find all kinda law suit on that type model. they want the car off the road. i asked them to pay out the car. can't get a response. they open but the bahamas office closed from covid-19. still have to wait on a response.*dt*jb *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle lost power steering assist which caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the cause of the failure was not determined. rodgers auto group located at (2720 s. michigan ave chicago, il) was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. the contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was also notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when coming off the intersection at about 10 mph, when the steering wheel failed without warning. the contact stated that they were only able to drive the vehicle straight forward. the contact had the vehicle towed. the contact, who was a certified mechanic, stated that after examining the vehicle they noticed the rack and pinon was completely rusted and needed to be replaced. the contact replaced the rack and pinon. the contact contacted an unknown dealer who informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side frontal air bag deployed independently. the contact sustained burns on the forearm and temporary hearing loss due to the deployment of the air bag. medical attention was sought. the vehicle was towed by the insurance to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the clock spring wiring harness detached and needed to be replaced. additionally, the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the mechanic disconnected the clock spring which caused the horn and several other electrical functions on the steering wheel to be inoperable. a local dealer was not contacted or informed of the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure, case number: xxx. the contact was offered a $2500 compensation from the manufacturer in regards to the issue with the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 75000. parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *dl

In nov 2019. the airbag symbol started comming on the instrument panel ,it is on while stationary,goes out. then it comes on when in motion ,on city streets, highways,etc.

I know about the recall for 2005 chevrolet cobalt, my can has turned off while driving & i have had problems starting my vehicle., the steering wheel ignition system 'is the problem' my vehicle does not start anymore at all !! please schedual an appointment at the nearest dealer that can repair the recalled parts? near 95838 sacramento, ca. i believe that my life has been endangered several times because of the defective recalled parts !! " yes" i am very upset" !! my vehicle has stopped running on both city & freeways.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the temperature gauge malfunctioned and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact spoke with several dealers, including gray chevrolet (1245 n 9th st, stroudsburg, pa 18360, (866) 505-3058), ray price mt pocono chevrolet (2969 pa-940, mt pocono, pa 18344, (570) 839-0810), and abeloff buick gmc (1167 n 9th st, stroudsburg, pa 18360, (877) 816-1775) and was informed that the parts were discontinued and no longer available to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the part had been discontinued. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator remained illuminated and the power steering failed. as a result, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. the cause of the failures was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 190,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the power steering seized. the contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle. the vehicle also lost fuel. the failures occurred without warning. the vehicle also hesitated and jerked violently, and "faulty power steering" and "loss of fuel" appeared on the instrument panel. in addition, the service engine indicator illuminated and the transmission made an abnormal shifting noise. the contact called anderson chevrolet (31201 auto center dr, lake elsinore, ca 92530, (951) 226-0822) and was informed that the transmission recall was serviced in 2009; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Anytime while driving, the power steering will flash on my dash and my car will start to jerk aggressively. if i can't pull over and i drive for just a while to find somewhere to pull over, my car will stop moving and start going backwards in the middle of the street. i had an o2 sensor replaced which stopped the power steering to go out for a while but it started back again. my power steering will also go out as i start the car, forcing me to turn the car, wait a few seconds and start it again. it can go on for a while and multiple mechanics have looked at the car because the check engine light comes on but they can't see anything wrong with it. i have to wait 30 seconds before i can drive my car, which can make me late to places if i have to do it multiple times, if i don't wait then the power steering will go out on me and it can happen anywhere. last year, it went out while i was going 60mph on the highway and i couldn't go anywhere to pull over, i'm lucky i didn't cause an accident.

My front left axle fell out in the middle of me driving home the tow man said that some thing rusted out that holds the axle up a metal bar is rusted all the way threw

Takata recall power steering needs to be fixed it’s a strong dangers turn when parking or driving which scares me a lot i just got a recall fixed on my ignition and i i thought this was apart of the recall i looked online notice a lot of complaints noticed mine acting up i need it fixed i have a family and i don’t want nothing critical happening

Fuel return line leak 108,000 miles all the sudden the clip gave out under driver's side door full tank leaked out no warning ignition spark caused fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized. the contact had to use force to pull over and restart the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Tcm module, power steering and odometer not working properly

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the steering seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. the contact attempted to turn the vehicle off and on approximately four times. afterwards, the vehicle resumed normal operation. cable dahmer chevrolet of independence (1834 s noland rd, independence, mo 64055, (866) 650-1809) was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 197,000.

Takata recall. i hit a patch of ice going to a friends house. i did a three sixty hitting a guardrail all the way around. my air bags didn’t go off. they should of with how hard i hit. totaled out my car. i was traveling down i-75 in ohio

The front right side headlight had moisture buildup inside the fixture .plus the fixture had discolored and faded and was not clear. apparently the sealant around the headlight fixture did not make a permanent tight seal therefore water entered inside. as a result the daytime light went off and on and the signal light did the same. the safety issue was while in motion on a city street turning the driver facing me did not know i was signaling and the driver behind me saw fast signal lights flashing from my chevy cobalt. i had my complete headlight light assembly replaced by a body shop and this corrected the whole problem. it cost me $173.52

Keys fall out ignition after starting shuts off not moving

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition was loose and the vehicle could roll away if the key were removed. also, the check engine and brake indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine overheated. another mechanic diagnosed that the ignition switch was damaged. the contact planned to take the vehicle to ricky hendricks city chevrolet (5101 e independence blvd, charlotte, nc 28212, (980) 242-5621) for additional diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was 135,000.

The other day while driving through an intersection the power steering abruptly stopped working almost causing an accident! there is a warning on the dash that goes out after shutting the car off and restarting it. the power steering works for a few minutes then abruptly stops working again without notice!

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver's door failed to open. the contact had to climb over to the front passenger side to exit the vehicle. in addition, while the vehicle was in motion, the rear driver and passenger doors independently opened. the contact had to bungee cord the two rear doors to keep them from opening while driving. the vehicle was taken to mangino buick gmc (1484 saratoga rd, ballston spa, ny 12020, (518) 885-5301), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. no further assistance was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 106,000. *tt

When driving rear and front doors open when hitting a bumpl they just fly open won't stay locked or closed. when closing them sometimes not able to reopen them. the door mechanisms are faultly and don't work. real safety issue should be on recall list as many people on-line have the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. in addition, the air bag indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. billy navarre chevrolet in lake charles, louisiana was made aware of the failure and stated that nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) had closed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 110,379.

The turn signal switch, that has a plastic finish, broke and cracked at the point that meets the steering column. my right side headlight went out, while i was driving in the dark going to work which is 10 miles on city streets . the next day i brought the car to the chevrolet dealer who i frequently bring for repairs. the service advisor told me the that this is florida and heat does terrible things. my car lights may have all gone off and create a serious safety problem. my car is now at the chevrolet dealer for repair it will take about 4 days they are ordering a new part. plus labor , estimated cost $400.00 mileage on my car is 88,694.

Car has a gas leak and a recall is in place in certain states for 2006 and 2007 but not 2005 and not in all states. my 2005 has a gas leak and uses the same parts as the 2006 so the 2005 needs recalled too in all states.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle's doors constantly locked independently. the contact had to crawl in and out of the vehicle through the window. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost power and the power steering and check engine indicators illuminated and remained lit. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and powered off. the vehicle was later restarted and driven to the contact's residence. the contact called harry green chevrolet at 304-624-6304 (1858 e pike st, clarksburg, wv 26301) and was informed that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer informed the contact about nhtsa campaign number: 07v014000 (structure). the contact had not received a recall notice. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.

My wife was involved in a crash in our 2005 chevrolet cobalt on 23 february 2018. car lost power to power steering motor, abs brakes, and air bags did not deploy after hitting a tree due to loss of steering and braking ability. i drove the car the morning before the crash and noticed the gauges and speedometer fluctuating moving all around, power steering light flashing on dash, i pulled over and turned the car ignition off and restarted car it then went away. my wife then drove the car going to her work and she called me about 5 minutes after leaving our house saying she has lost control of the car with no power steering or brakes, she was scared and hysterical and said she had crashed under a tree with in 1 mile of our house. the air bags did not deploy upon impacting the tree. i went to help her, i missed seeing the car on the first pass by, because it was in a briar patch under a tree as you can see in the pictures and the amount of damage done. she is very lucky that she was not injured. this car has been in for recalls for power steering motor(2) and ignition switch (1). it was not raining the day of the crash, she crashed approximately 10:20 am. i pulled the car out of the briar patch and drove it back to our house. i feel that this crash was due to the car losing power to steering, braking and air bags. my wife said there was a on coming car, that she was trying to avoid hitting, when the car entered the grass on the right side of the road the soft ground pulled the car off the road into the field and came to a stop after hitting a briar patch and tree. it could have been much worse my wife or someone else could be dead because of the problems the chevrolet cobalt has had. i filed a claim with our insurance company with $500 deductible, so we will probably be without a car because of this accident because of defective problems with this car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while making a turn at 20 mph, the steering lost power and locked up. the vehicle was pulled over to a parking lot. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact called feldman chevrolet of new hudson at (248) 939-5399 (30400 lyon center drive e, new hudson, mi 48165) and was informed that there were no recalls. the dealer suggested a diagnostic test be performed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 186,600. *tt the consumer stating while driving the vehicle steering will lock up when making a turn. *tr

The fuel line rust out and leaks gas. this is a very dangerous situation but apparently not covered by recall 12v459000. this gas leak should defiantly included in that recall. my car is driven by a teenager and he did not notice the leak until i saw it. the repairs were over $800.00. this happened to both of our chevy cobalts in the same week.

This is the 3rd time i have tried to get a response from nhtsa to remedy a ongoing problem with gm and the eps issues that has plagued all owners of cobalts-g5-g6-saturn ion-etc. but it is apparent gm is turning a blind eye to the problem. it is blaintently obvious when consumers do contact gm directly their reply is that they haven’t heard of this problem. i can as well as others testify that all of the complaints on social media and forums are out there. so how can they say it is something they haven’t heard of? there’s too much money to be made off of repairs.

I was driving down i-69 from fort wayne and the steering had abruptly gone out and i had no power steering. i managed to slow down and pull onto the shoulder. shut the vehicle off and restarted the engine and it seemed to have temporarily fix the problem enough for me to make it home. this isn’t the first tine it has happened. i also let my daughters use the car to drive to college and back. i would hate to have it go out on them not being familiar with how to correctly gain control of a vehicle with no power steering. it would be a shame to have the loss of life due to gm’s complete disregard to the quality of the products they seem to pass off onto the consumer market. there is a problem with the power steering and there are plenty of owners through social media that have the same problems. why won’t gm fix this issue before another life is taken. it shouldn’t matter how i was driving to know that there is a problem with the eps system. i have sent a message before and have never had a response from anyone via email or mail delivery. i want this taken care of or i will never buy nor recommend anyone buy a gm product due to the total disregard of human life over saving (corporate) the almighty dollar. not only did this junk get put into cobalts but also saturn vehicles as well. cheaper product isn’t always saving money in the end. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. as a result, the driver crashed into a concrete traffic barrier. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

I just noticed that there has been a few recalls on my vehicle and ive done some repairs on it since i have owned it but not on any off the parts that were once recalled. i can almost guarantee that my car was never fixed after the recall was issued because the car still has most of the original parts on it. so if i can get these problems fixed j need to asap.

My 2005 chevy cobalt with 117000 miles has a fuel leak coming from the gas tank area. my research shows that this common problem with the cobalt. so much so that gm has a bulletin to make repairs for years 2006-2009. why is the 2005 not covered? its the same vehicle with the same safety issue. gas is leaking while the car is in motion while driver is unaware.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact mentioned that the speedometer was not registering the speed of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 187,254.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel lost power without warning. the failure recurred several times. the contact called the moss bros. chevrolet dealer at 951-485-3500 (located at 12625 auto mall dr., moreno valley, ca 92555), but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Takata recall the problems i'm having with my car is that the locks keep unlocking and locking and won't let my car startup. it locks me out and when i put the key in the switch it won't crank and the only way that i'm able to get the key out of the switch is if i jump it off. i was at home when it happened parked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. on different occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,000.

Traction control warning light came on after starting vehicle. shifted from p to r and the shift was hard. shifted to d and a clunk occurred. vehicle did not drive correctly. shut off vehicle and started it again. problem went away. this could be very dangerous if it happens while driving at speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Recall no. n100023 - i was driving up to a stop sign and all of a sudden i couldn't turn the wheel. i was almost at a stop. the power steering was gone. a little later it turned back on. recall no. 09041 - when i shift there is a clicking sound that is made inside where the shifter is, and then all of my sudden my car jerks. this happens when i am in motion. it jerks to the point i am physically moved.

Takata recall the steering wheel wouldn’t turn at all for my chevy cobalt 2005 and it was stationary in our parkway and we can barely move the steering wheel and i wanted to know if there is a recall for that?

“tamara recall” the eps is not working correctly. when making turns and when parking it stops working and very difficult to steer. there seems to be an ongoing problem with this vehicle. i have a coworker that has the same issue as well as numerous reports by consumers that have filed complaints with gm. my children use this vehicle to go to college and i want to have peace of mind that this is something that won’t cost them their lives due to neglegence by gm! i don’t think it should matter how or when it occurs! it’s obvious that there is a problem and gm should think very seriously about this problem!

Takata recall while i am driving my power steering light comes on and my car will lose power steering. my gear shift starts making a clicking noise, when i press on gas when it goes to change gears it jumps into the next gear, when i try to stop it won't let me the engine feels like it is trying to go faster when i'm trying to stop. i have had fhe car for about 2 years and it's a ongoing problem.

While driving the car began to smell like gas. i got our and looked and the car was leaking gas profusely. come to find out the gas line had rusted completely out.

Fuel odor and spotting of fuel when the vehicle is parked

Suspension is really bad.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and could not be steered. a dealer was not contacted about the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

About once a month "power steering" appears on display, sometime power assist is gone, most times it is still there but transmission shifts very hard and stalls engine when stopped for red light. if power steering comes on right away after starting vehicle, shut off, smack pass side of center console, then start, usually off then, but if vehicle is hot from sitting in sun, or very cold in winter, you have to drive it and either heat it up or cool it off before pulling over parking and shut off for 15 minutes, then hit it then start it. told dealer of this before p/s recall work was done they said it was not related, when i went to pick it up they ask if we were having trouble with the power steering and transmission, i said yes, they said oh have a nice day.

My passenger door randomly does not open anymore from inside or out. it worked completely fine before a passenger got in, and when they tried to get out the handle was "loose" and neither handles will open the door. this is a safety hazard and it's scary that this could potentially happen to both doors. my passenger door currently doesn't open so if there was an accident they wouldn't even be able to get out.

Car alarms power steering display comes on, car shakes, won't shift gears, was looked at , comp said lost connection to tmc trans modular control. while in motion

Power steering alarm appears on dashboard. power steering stops working and transmission begins very hard shifting, causing car to 'buck' each time it shifts. the problem has occured both when stationary and when in motion. it was intermittent, but now occurs daily.

I had recall 10v073000 performed by the dealer due to noticing my steering was getting tight then sloppy. the dealer replaced the motor and said the slop in the steering was a bad intermediate steering shaft. so i bought that and had it installed, not at the dealer because they where ridiculous in price, and it fixed nothing. there was still slop and wandering while driving. after a while, making left turns i would head a clunk and it would still be difficult to turn. then while making a slow left turn it was really tight and then a loud clunk then the steering became really loose and the vehicle lost steering until i turned the wheel more and it finally grabbed. it happens more frequently now. i was told the rack is now damaged. the intermediate shaft that was recommended by the dealer was an incorrect diagnosis when i had the recall performed. the failure of the motor put excess stress on the rack which caused the gears to wear is what an independent shop told me. gm is telling me that i have to spend more money to get a "proper diagnosis" from the dealer when at the time the recall was performed they had diagnosed it incorrectly.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed to function properly when turning left or right. the vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but it exhibited the same condition mentioned in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 172,242.

Fuel leaking from fuel lines leaving fuel pump at gas tank. strong odor of fuel inside and outside of car. leaves wet spot on ground under car near passenger side rear wheel about 18 inches in diameter while parked. hard starting. contacted chevrolet and a dealer and they said it was not covered on a recall.

We have noticed a sudden loss of electric power steering, this is intermittent. our daughter now drives this car and we are scared that it is going to go out when she is in traffic and cause a vehicle accident.

My cars problem started with the drivers door not opening from the inside or outside. the car stays locked even using the key fob, automatic door lock switch or key. i have to crawl through the passenger side over the console to enter or exit the vehicle. i am worried what i would do if the passenger door does the same thing. this is a safety issue since i can't get out of my car or in it. i searched online and several people had this same complaint.

My chevy cobalt just stalled in traffic at a dangerous rate of speed on street approaching a stop light the screen in car said engine power reduced then said engine disable. this is very dangerous and very unsafe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 159,967.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch that was replaced under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) failed and would need replacing a second time. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. in addition, the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted, and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failures could not be determined. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,439. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 288,247.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a cracking noise was present coming from the steering column. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,848.

This issue seems to be a common problem with the 2005 cobalt. please research any car complaint websites about this certain vehicle. even though all the recalls have been taken care of, while in motion, at any time and any speed, the dash lights starts flashing and you get the message power steering on message center, tc light comes on, light that shows padlock symbol comes on, rpm needle jumps up and down, steering wheel locks up, motor surges and shakes, and you hear all types of clicking sounds below gear shifter. this is a very dangerous thing and chevrolet/gm just cannot seem to fix this issue or even find anything wrong. the 2005 cobalt needs to be recalled and any other year of cobalt having this issue. i will give you below the last date this has happened, but this has went on since we got the car in 2008. my daughter is in school in kansas city, and this issue has happened quite frequently lately. the only remedy is to pull to side of road, shut off vehicle and restart and hope it does not act up again. i just wonder how may deaths have happened already because of this faulty gm product and no one knew it was because of what the cobalt did, locked up on its driver.

The power steering on my vehicle cuts off and the speedometer remains rested at 0 when driving. the doors also lock and unlock on their own while driving. the car does not automatically shift while driving making it hard to accelerate and the vehicle will also decelerate on its own while driving it is very dangerous and very scary to drive with these problems. the dealership claims that the problem with steering has already been fixed but i am still having these problems.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the contact noticed fuel fumes emitting from the inner part of the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust, oxygen sensor, thermostat and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure persisted as the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the rear of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. after restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred numerous times at any given speed. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel was defective. the steering wheel vibrated and became difficult to turn while driving approximately 45 mph. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 190,000.

My 2005 chevrolet cobalt is experiencing power steering failure. the ability to steer occurs frequently and intermittently. vehicle loses power steering while in motion, when the failure occurs the vehicle jitters, attempts to stall, chimes, and a power steering notification appears in the driver information panel. also, when the power steering notification appears the security and check engine light appears and the steering locks making the ability to steer difficult.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph to make a turn into an intersection, there was a sudden loss of power steering, braking, and the power steering warning light flashed. the contact was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the failure code reset. the vehicle was driven to the contacts residence and, upon parking, there was a sudden loss of power steering and the brakes were slow to respond. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa action number: pe10005 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 135,345.

The driver side door latch does not want to open the door from the outside. it feels like there is nothing connecting to open it. this has happened several times and i have had to crawl over passenger side to open it from the inside. i understand there are lots of people having this same issue with this vehicle, something needs to be done.

I was driving down the road and for no reason my chevy cobalt theft lock came on (abs) light started flashing and tractions control light came on indicating that the traction control was off then in my dash board it said power steering failure then it was rough idling and fuel goes up and down then it gives rough gears this is the second time it has happened driving down the road this is not safe

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. when turning the steering wheel in either direction, a clicking noise was present coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering seized. the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 10 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was diagnosed by the contact's husband, a certified mechanic, who could not find a failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,444.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while at a traffic light, the power steering assist warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. the contact stated that the vehicle required greater effort to steer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. when the ignition was turned to the on position and moved 10 feet, the contact observed fuel pouring from the rear driver side of the vehicle. the contact parked the vehicle, placed her hand under the vehicle, and felt fuel pouring out. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,220.

The lights all over the car intermittently work and not work, the battery drains and have replace the battery 4 times.this has been going on since i got the car withe the lights. the steering thing just started, when you make a turn the steering binds up as if the power steering is going out. also acts as if the car is going to stall. this only happens when you are in drive position. in park it doesn't do this. the power steering fluid levels are perfect. also, when this issue starts, the speedometer needle bounces up to 40 mph even though you are at a stop. the radio will suddenly turn full blast sound for about 2 seconds and turn back down. scares me half to death. there is a major electrical problem in this car for lights to work one time and then next time not. i go through light bulbs like crazy, every couple of months i am changing a different bulb. and the steering issue is unsafe, the car could stall while trying to turn across traffic. still after having all recalls completed, the car is still not safe.

Engine shut down while driving. twice while stopped and 4 times while city driving in the process of making a turn. car shuts down with key in the on position. i have to put the car in park, turn the key into the off position. i can then turn the key and the car turns back on. i was almost rear- ended. this is the same thing that happened when my car was part of the safety recall 13454. i called general motors at 1 800 222 1020. i told the guy that the same thing was happening that happened when they had the recall for the ignition switch. he told me they were having other customer complaints about the same thing happening. i asked him how come they weren't having a recall on the recall? it is very scary driving this car. i was told that nothing would be covered and i would have to take it to the local chevy dealer (which is 30 miles away)

My car is leaking fuel at the gas tank. gm recalled the 2006 cobalts but mine is a 2005. my car could explode and gas in our public water system is a huge concern. this car is a lemon!! i have extreme anxiety of dying in this car. i need someone to get gm to recall my car asap before i die!! i cant afford to fix it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000. the vin was not available.

I was driving down the interstate, when my warning light came on, and said "engn pwr reduced" it immediately slowed from 70 mph, to 10 mph and wouldn't rev past 2000 rpm's. the source cannot be found as to why it happened and almost cost me my life on the interstate.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 97,000.

Made left turn and my airbag went off. mechanic said that the clock spring shorted out internally in the coil and deployed the airbag. gm has not contacted me over this matter and have been trying to get them to reimburse me for since 2010.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel failed. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My daughter was accelerating to enter the on-ramp on the interstate. the gas pedal stuck when she accelerated and she was unable to slow her car down. she was forced to maneuver through traffic and had to exit at the next ramp because she could not get around vehicles on the interstate. she stepped on the brakes and tried to tap the gas pedal lightly to see if it would come unstuck. at some point while exiting the highway the gas pedal came unstuck, and thankfully she managed to stop her vehicle safely without an accident. she is concerned that this problem may occur again and she may not be so lucky the next time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle accelerated. the vehicle stalled when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not able to restart. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,147.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact also stated that the tachometer gauges would fluctuate whenever the failure occurred. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,550.

When i unlock the driver door with the fob, the door would not open. i was driving one day and the relay electrical wiring started burning. when i took it back to the car dealer they told me there was nothing wrong. myself and four other people smelled the burning. i gave the car back and nothing was done to satisfy the situation. i was told by an auto zone mechanic to park the car before it catches on fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle had a fuel odor and the contact noticed fuel leaking under the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 02/10/16*lj updated 04/30/18*jb

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues. *smd the consumer stated she experienced problems with the cruise control and clutch not working upon purchasing the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the repair shop 2-3 times. in july 2015, the vehicle stalled. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the failure mileage was approximately 110,000. updated 02/18/16*lj the consumer stated he had an accident on november 20, 2015. no further details were given. updated 02/23/16.*jb

While running car displays power steering notification. dash board lights up, car jerks hard while driving, loses power, brakes make click in sounds and don't workwell. only driven on city street so far.

I was driving the car in the city street when the engine light came on. i continue to drive the car when i start hearing click sound than i hear bell sound come from the car. the car wouldn't go any faster than 40 mile hr & the gauges were jumping all over the place. i continue to drive the car then the words "power steering" came on where my mileage would show. all of the recalls have been repaired and something still wrong with this car. i asked gm to take look at the car without charging(money) to see if it is relative to the recall. the dealership said they couldn't tell if they would charged me money or not.

Turning the wheel while driving when the column broke loose and a broken piece of metal retainer ring of some kind dropped to the floor.

Cobalt is leaking fuel behind the rear driver side wheel. leak was noticed when vehicle was parked fuel is visibly dripping and the smell of fuel outside of vehicle is strong. fuel can also be smelled in the vehicle as well.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving in inclement weather at 60 mph, the contact struck a deer, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a concrete barrier. the air bags did not deploy. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. there was one injury that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a fuel odor and a leak coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 125,589.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle slowed down, jerked, and accelerated rapidly on its own. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available. updated 07/27/16*lj

My car turns off in the middle of driving. three times i have been on 45 mph roads, and have 2 small kids. this isn't the only major issue my car. but first the digital display reads engine disabled or engine losing power then engine disabled and loses all function. there was a recall over a year ago for this model shutting off while driving supposedly due to weight on the key ring. after the dealer fixed it the issue stopped until 3 mnths ago. i can only go a block before the engine disables now, it progressively happened sooner and sooner. a friend who is old buddies with a diagnostics specialist introduced me and he was able to tell me exactly what was going on to fine details. i called the dealership to see about any recalls and relayed the info he'd given me and they down played it like they guy didn't know what he was talking about. the dealer thinks its a throttle or engine problem. the guy i know said the computer chip in the key likely got messed up possibly from having my cell phone next to it a lot, that the part in the ignition that reads the signal from the key is getting mixed info and signals the engine to shut down . he also said that once it happens, a loop is created to where every time i turn they key it starts the cycle over where everything is okay in the beginning but the info gets misread over n over which is why he said i should get a new key- and (i think this is what he said) to replace to whole ignition column so all parts involved would be new. he also gets his parts wholesale and is not trying to rip me off. next problem car burns oil! the last two times i had oil checked, nothing on the dipstick, i get it done every 3000miles. walmart made me sign a paper stating there was no oil on dipstick. gas line corroded, smell of gas throughout car, has whole piece replaced. these are serious why is chevrolet doing nothing bad business

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was started, the enhance traction system, check engine, and power steering warning light illuminated intermittently. in addition, when the vehicle was switched into the reverse position, there was an abnormal sound coming from the gear shift. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 10,377. updated 03/11/16*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the door locks would independently unlock and lock in a loop which causes the vehicle alarm to activate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I bought a new 2005 cobalt for my kid she have had several times where the car cut off while driving i put it in the shop several times but no fix paid tow truck, two times paid deduction on extended warranty to have it fix, final i trade it in so iam looking to get reinbuishment for the money i spend on a recall defected part yes you guys just atmited the problem exist but it don't remove your responsibility let me know who or where i should go or call thanks for your support

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware for the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable. updated 11/20/15*lj updated 11/25/15.*jb

I've paid over $400 dollars into this car for batteries in the last 18 months because of the manufacturer default. when i got the car, the ignition switch was a problem the first night, and we had to take it back to the dealership the next day, where all they did was spray some wd-40 in the hole. that was before the recall was made news. on sept, 11, 2015 i was leaving a store, and tried turning on the car and it didn't start. i've had battery problems before (with this vehicle too) and just had the battery replaced 18 m ago, but there was no check battery warning light earlier or anything wrong with the vehicle performance. at the time, i didn't think it was the battery because the radio, a/c, etc had no problem turning on but the engine itself wouldn't start. and usually batteries have no problem in summer weather. after a tow getting to the auto shop, they hooked up a charger to the battery, and started it up, and said i needed a new battery! i said no, that's not possible, i got a new battery just 18 months ago. its probably the ignition recall that is the overall problem because until this year (when the dealership finally got me in) the ignition was slipping out of the off position randomly over-night. or it might be the fact that the manufacturer put the battery in the trunk where there's no air circulation! what was chevy thinking. in a responsible government, i should be entitled compensation for this, i mean $400 for the same part in a 18 month span because they put a dangerous part in their cars knowingly! ps. i'm looking into chevy issuing me compensation, because i know the auto repariman won't reimburse me on the labor costs, but they say the last day to file a grievance was in jan '15 so if you would like to contact me on ways over/through it i'

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn without warning. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the turn signals failed to activate when engaged unless lifted or pushed heavily. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 -20 mph, the power steering failed. the vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (electrical system). the failure mileage was approximately 119,356.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled without warning, but was able to restart after a few minutes. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel line. the vehicle was patched but not fully repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 15,250.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle lost power steering. the failure recurred on one occasion. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

All my door handles are falling off and i've heard many colblats doing the same and all my paint is chipping off my car i drove from a to b and that's all

Engine would not turn over no electrical connection this happened several times during ownership. i have lost my job depending on this vehicle. i would try to start it one morning and some times it would and others if wouldn't. when i heard about the recalls on the cars my happens to be a 2005 chevy cobalt when i looked it up there were 6 recalls on this one car. i understand things happen and not done to purposely hurt anyone but there was many people hurt. i'm just scared after getting my car back from getting it repaired some other things going to happen and i'm a young mother with 3 small kids and i don't want to put them at danger at all. i know not everything is made perfect because we are only human but i want to know that my kids are safe ridding with me in this car. i've thought about getting a new one but my car has been so good to me tell now and i no longer have a job to get another car. i don't have a vehicle, a job, or a way to pay bills this might of not hurt me physically but emotionally and financially it has. i hope there is something you can do to make things right i appreciate ur time and thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter and fuel pump failed needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. updated 09/10/15*lj

Vehicle loses power steering use after driving for a few minutes causing steering to become very difficult especially at lower speeds causing the possibility of a vehicle collision which is very unsafe and chevrolet nor general motors wants to do anything about it, i urge you please do not purchase a general motors vehicle as once again they have shown they do not care about the lives of there customers

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 20 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. power steering was displayed across the message board. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 .

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 35 mph, when making a right or left turn, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. the check engine light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 17,000.

Engine would not turn over no electrical connection this happened several times during ownership.

After i had the ignition switch replaced the service airbag light came on. i took car back to dealer about this issue they replaced a clip on wiring in steering column. after clip was replaced service airbag light came back on. i feel that the dealer did something when ignition switch was replaced .

Was driving when the steering locked up as i was starting around a small curve in the road. could not steer and went off the road into a yard and struck a tree. insurance company totaled vehicle.

While exiting interstate highway, decelerating on a right-curving ramp, it became extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel. this has repeated in a number of other situations since, turning both right and left while accelerating, decelerating, and from a full stop, especially on turns of 90 degrees or more, but also in highway situations such as lane changes. operator has not noticed any trouble lights before, during or after occurrences, or heard any particular sounds or experienced any smells.

Doors are sticking and not opening from the outside, one door will not open at all, handles breaking and got locked inside the car for 2 hours. *tr

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I was driving and was getting close to pulling into a driveway when the dash lit up and the steering went out i had to try and back up to pull into the driveway it was very hard to do . im scared to drive my car this happened at someone else house not mine

While driving on the street my car signaled reduced power, then engine disabled. car slowed down to about 10 miles an hour, could not accelerate. had to pull the car over, and turn the car off. waited about five minutes and restarted my car. this happens about three times daily, and i was told by chevrolet and gm that it's a common issue with chevrolet cobalts between the years 2005 and 2009 but this is not on recall. today my car stalled five times and my bumper was hit by another car. i've been calling chevrolet for the past two weeks and trying to see what can be done about my car as it is the only issue.

The service airbag light started to come on and off every day and then the key started getting stuck in the ignition about a week ago before it finally wouldn't come out all together. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked and the engine was turned off, a second vehicle made contact with the rear bumper. as a result, the contact's vehicle rolled down a hill and crashed into a tree. the vehicle was destroyed. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the contact indicated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 09v073000 (power train); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 133,000.

I was driving home for work last week when the t/c light came on, i pulled over and turned off the car, waited for a couple of minutes and then started finish driving home. on saturday, april 11, i had went to the store, on my way back from the store the t/c light came on and so did the brake light and another light then the car just shut down by itself. i waited for another few minutes and started the car up and went home. i called a chevy dealership and told them what had happened, they said as long as the light comes on, i am still ok to drive the car. i left the car alone on sunday, so monday morning april 13, 2015, i left the house early to head into work. not even 5 miles from my house it happened again and the car shut itself down. i had to call a tow truck to come and pick me up and take myself and my car to a mechanic. i am still waiting to see what is the problem and how much it is going to cost me this time. last year, i had a problem where my check engine light came on and the car shut down only to find that the piston throttle was causing the check engine light to come on and shut down. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was stopped in line of traffic and had to move to the right slightly to get out of a firetruck's way (not in a jerking and forceful movement, but normal turning of steering wheel). when i tried to get back into the line of traffic, the steering wheel was extremely difficult to move and i heard electrical motor noises coming from behind the steering wheel. these noises continued for 10-20 seconds and then the power steering message came on the display. this now happens every time i start my car and steering has become very difficult, especially turns at slow speeds. i researched the issue, and was told on the gm hotline that my vin did not match the recall from 2010 pertaining to the power steering. i took the car to an independent mechanic, who also called gm and was informed about the recall when inquiring about parts. he did not fix or remove any parts, but wrote a note on paper indicating i was having the same issue as that recall. i again called the gm hotline, who again told me my vin was not covered and that gm would not include my vehicle in the recall. they advised me to take it to a dealer, who i have an appointment with on saturday, 4/11, more than 2 weeks after the problem occurred. *tr

It beeps and reads power steering every time we drive it, no power steering. *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to steering wheel and brake system malfunction after recall work was done. *smd the consumers son was driving, when suddenly the steering wheels and brakes locked up while he was trying to negotiate a curve, causing him to have an accident. at the present time, the key cannot be removed from the ignition. the consumers son was not injured, but the vehicle was totaled. the ignition lock cylinder was replaced on october 21, 2014. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 25 mph, the gear failed to switch and the check engine and power steering warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the front driver side door latch failed intermittently. after several attempts, the door was able to latch. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

While driving home the chevrolet cobalt (which we've only had for two weeks) engine shut off, luckily we were in the neighborhood going slow when this happened. i started the car up again and pressed on the gas but it would not go forward, now only the reverse works. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle veered off the road and flipped over. the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained unknown body injuries and medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 7/9/15*cn

My car has been stalling out as it gets to lower speeds and shifting very hard. there is a clicking in the dash somewhere and the speed odometer was fluctuating. it hesitates and tries to shut off at every stop. loosing power and speed even down hill. the power steering reading has been coming on. and the display for gas mileage will now go to all lines no numbers. i am starting to be afraid to drive my car. that its going to get me rear ended when i am turning and it shuts off. i fear for my safety and the safety of my children. i went so far as to this morning recording the dash as it was acting up so i can show my husband. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 10v073000 (steering), the power steering failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. after restarting, the vehicle was able to resume normal function. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, who diagnosed that the head gasket was blown and caused internal damage to the engine. as a result, the engine required replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Throughout the course of my trip home the car dash kept flashing a power steering error message and the lights on the dashboard kept getting dim. the steering wheel was getting really tight, the car almost stalled out several times, and the dials fluctuated. the car also began to shake violently and i became afraid that i would not make it home. i have contacted the local chevrolet dealership about this problem on multiple occasions and they refuse to even look at the car without charging me. the car has already been recalled twice and although i have had both recall repairs done i am still having problems. every time i drive this car i fear for the lives of my family. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy cobalt the tc light and power steering light comes on and the steering locks also when you turn it off two or three times the car will be ok for a couple of days and the tack gauges goes crazy while in park putting it in gear there is a clicking in the gear shifter i feel this car is unsafe to drive had it to the dealer i brought the car at and the tell me there is nothing wrong with it and send me on my way i have had it three times im scared to drive it its sad you pay alot of money for a car and they act like there don't care. this has been since the recall on the ignition witch recall i feel that gm need to look into this before someone is hurt. *tr

[xxx]. was front passenger in a 2005 chevrolet cobalt driven by his cousin [xxx]. on april 19th, 2009. [xxx] lost control of the vehicle and severely wrecked the vehicle. [xxx] was stuck under the vehicle for approximately 4 hours and had to be air lifted to richland memorial hospital when emergency personnel arrived. [xxx] was severely injured and suffered life time injuries. [xxx] airbag did not deploy which caused him to suffer more extensive injuries than he would have if the airbags did deploy. [xxx]. later found out that gm had known of the problems with the airbag system in the 2005-2006 chevrolet cobalt vehicles but not report this until after [xxx] was severely injured on april 19th, 2009. [xxx] suffered a broken neck, broken bone in his right foot, his right hip was knocked out of joint, also severe back and spine pain. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Car was recalled in 2010 for power steering. previous owner had it fixed. i initially reported back in january 2014 of recurring problem of losing power steering while driving. i was told it was already fixed so i would have to pay out of pocket to fix same problem as the recall. here it is a year later and i'm still having the same problem with the power steering. the speedometer started flickering back and forth going haywire and there was a weird ticking noise in the area near the gearshift. i had to pull over on the side of the highway and was almost struck by a tractor trailer because the power steering locked up on me and i had my 3 kids in the car. i was told that i needed a new coil pack, it was replaced and it's still doing the same thing. it shakes at red lights and occasionally cuts off. i have to press the pedal to the floor to get it to accelerate which it does but very slowly, and then it just takes off like a rocket and i have no control over it. this is very dangerous!! also my car can switch gears without having to press the brake or the button in the gearshift. i can just simply push the gearshift back and forth without being in the car. while backing out of my driveway my kneecap bumped my keys and my car turned off. there needs to be another recall of the power steering because apparently the replacement parts are faulty as well. or it could be the faulty wiring altogether in the system. these chevy cobalts need to be taken off of the streets and owners reimbursed for the car plus all of the trouble and near death experiences that we have to continue to experience on gms behalf. i have read several other complaints about the power steering being fixed and still have the same results as myself. how many people will have to die or another lawsuit presented before there's another recall to have these cars removed permanently off the roads? *tr

Paint has been fading for the last 5 year from defects in pant job. part of the frame above the rear passenger said door is bare metal and chipping away. estimated cost to repair is $5,500.00. i have seen other 2005 chest cobalt with the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 10 mph, the tail lights and head lamps randomly illuminated. also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving the power steering failed after the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. the repairs were made but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,275.

The door doesn't open from either the inside or outside, even when the car is unlocked. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized but was still able to continue to drive forward. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,500.

The vehicle will periodically jerk/hiccup at random while driving. on january 8, 2015 while traveling on the expressway, the vehicle began to randomly sputter/jerk/hiccup. the vehicle did not loose power, or was there any indication from dash board icons of any malfunction. there was not any visible warnings signs to alert a faulty system. this has occurred previously, while traveling throughout the city at speeds of 25-45 mph. during the most recent incident, traveling speeds varied from 50-70 mph on the expressway. this particular instance i was driving a 60 mile trip and this jerking occurred 7-10 times. the first time this occurred was probably 1.5 years ago. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic after the first instance, without anything being detected or a diagnosis. the issue is progressively worsening. it is beginning to happen more frequently. last week, of the 4 days of travel on the expressway, the jerking occurred 3 of those days. initially, i felt, this was associated to the cold and weather/temperature, but this has also occurred in warmer months. this is a definite safety issue, as it relates to myself, and others traveling in my vicinity. *tr

I purchased a chevy cobalt brand new in 2005. from the moment it left dealership i have had one recall issue after another. the main issue is stalling while driving caused by the ignition switch. this had been fixed at schumacer chevrolet several times. my vehicle continues to stall and i am terrified of causing an accident due to this recall which gm refuses to fix. i feel i was sold a lemon and all i get from gm and the local dealers is nothing. my vehicle is worse with the stalling. i don't know where to turn to. please help. i don't want monetary compensation from gm if i or any passenger in my vehicle dies in an accident due to a malfunction due to gm. *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to transmission shifter recall issues. *smd the consumer stated she had not experienced a problem as stated in the recall. however, the key became stuck in the lock position and she had to jiggle the key to release it. *jb

The abs and traction control light comes on and the car begins jerking. *tr

My power steering failed without warning while driving on the freeway it still assist randomly but has dead spots as you turn the wheel and is very inconsistent every time i drive the car it acts differently this makes the car even more unsafe to drive because the wheel doesn't return to center and also has easy and hard spots as you turn the wheels to steer they recalled 1 million cars of the same make for power steering loss why is mine not recalled if it is not safe to drive gm has been caught hiding problems why are people like me endangering their own lives because gm cant be honest and open about the issues with their cars i feel like im in a death trap i am still waiting on the ignition switch recall part to come in its been well over a month since the dealer said the parts would be a few weeks im just hoping i don't have a takata airbag. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. in addition, the contact stated that the doors would lock and unlock independently. as a result, the contact was unable to get into or out of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the body control module, door locks, fuses, electronic door lock mechanism, and the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 5,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled and the key released from the ignition switch while in drive mode. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I brought my 2005 chevrolet cobalt to multi chevrolet in union to have the ignition switch recall completed. they called me and asked "was your check engine light on"? i assured them if my check engine light was on i would have taken the car immediately to my local mechanic. every since then i have occasionally had the power steering & traction control lights appear on the dashboard. i took the car for an oil change and the power steering light stopped. i have now had a new battery installed and 4 new tires and yesterday january 4, 2015 the car rings and the traction control light comes on. i am terrified to drive this car. i think general motors sold these cars knowing full well they were lemons and dangerous and think they should have to pay monetary damage to everyone they stuck with this death trap. *tr

On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car. *js

The car engine would not shut off, the steering wheel would not lock, the ignition key was stuck and was unable to remove the ignition key even though the car was in "park." *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the vehicle had not experienced a failure.

The steering wheel is automatically turning on it's own, and it is very hard to move. i'm concerned about the safety of my life. what if one day i start driving and the wheel starts turning and i crash? i'm afraid to drive my cobalt now, and hoping it can be fixed so i won't have any crashes in the future. *tr

On 01//24/2012 i was driving my 2005 cobalt on the lodge freeway in michigan my car just turn off for no reason while i was driving at 55 mph ,yes i was injured and lost control of my car . *js

Cobalt lost all power. while reaching for keys to try and restart cobalt, keys were not in ignition switch and must have fallen out. with no power to steering i kept my left hand on steering wheel and reached to the floor with right hand to try and find keys. at this point in the blink of an eye the car steering was un responsive and cobalt veered off the road to the right down through a half pipe shaped drainage ditch and did a roller coaster down then up in the air and then slammed back down to ground coming to a stop. in this roller coaster event i was tossed into the inside roof of the cobalt then with seat belt on pulled/slammed back down into seat on my lower spine then the seat broke loose from its position and slid forward slamming my left knee into the lower dashboard and broke the door where the trunk release is located. police were called, report taken i was dispatched to hospital via ambulance. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. the failure occurred several times. the contact stated that the part was not available for the repair under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

After having gm replace my power steering motor in march 2013, the power steering failed again as i was driving on the freeway. luckily i managed to maintain control of the vehicle and drive to safety. dealership then diagnosed the problem as being the transmission control module, costing me $607 to fix. a year and 6 months later, my power steering is failing yet again. i call the dealership and they say i can drive it into the dealership as soon as possible. it seems the chevrolet does not understand that this problem has killed people. after expressing my concern for my personal safety (as well as others on the road) the dealership said i could get it towed at my own expense. i'm sorry, this is the second time general motors will "attempt" to fix my cars problem and it is at my expense? i beg the national highway traffic administration to have gm take these vehicles off the road and compensate owners. i am truly afraid for my safety every time i get into my car. had i been able to afford a new one, i would have - but not everyone has that privilege. please, too many people have already lost their lives. *tr

While driving my cobalt from anywhere between 10mph to 50mph multiple "ding" noises occur. then any number of alert lights come on including; traction control, air bag, check engine, etc... there is a strange clicking noise that comes from somewhere in the dash. also, along with these symptoms the transmission (auto trans) begins to shift very hard both up and down, car shudders as if it is going to stall when it comes to a near stop. the scariest and most dangerous part is that the car has experienced loss of power steering at speed and loss of braking control. sometimes i have spent 5 minutes trying to get my key out of the ignition as well, and must forcefully move the transmission shift knob back and forth until the key turns free. this car is a danger, and despite having multiple recalls it is still unsafe to drive. *tr

He traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. the check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. my power steering went out, happens randomly. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the power steering module was replaced. the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while making a right turn, the steering wheel seized intermittently. the contact mentioned that extreme force was required in order to control the vehicle. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Had no issues all day until all of sudden we were leaving a parking lot. i'm at the stop sign when i went to press the gas to go, i hear a chime - no indication lights come on- car acts like it's going to stall (it doesn't), steering is very hard and a clicking noise is coming from the gear shift area. do not feel safe driving it all, although it's movable but very rough/bogging out. recently had the ignition recall recently, had a few issues pop up since then but nothing as serious as this. had to get it towed to my mechanic, he replaced a few sensors, but clicking noise still remains and is undriveable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering seized. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where it was restarted and driven home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The latching mechanism on the doors stopped working properly, usually when the outside temperatures begin to drop, but it isn't always the case. the doors either won't open or won't close, and the handles don't work inside or outside of the car when the latch won't release. sometimes banging very hard on the outside of the door at a certain location releases it and it works again until the next time you need to open it. i've seen many posts online of cobalt owners having the same issue. this is a major safety hazard, and should require a recall. if both doors stopped working at the same time i would be stuck inside the car, or stuck outside not being able to get in and drive my car. and what if there was an emergency? unfortunately repair shops have no clue what's going on or how to fix it, and i'm not the only one out there who can't get it repaired. *tr

I have a safety complaint i bought my 2005 chevy cobalt and i'm not happy with-it it doesn't, drive safe its drive like the accerlator pedal going to come off its seems loose when i put my foot on it to accelerate and the car seems like its something wrong with the power steering but i have took it to firestones and dealership they said nothings wrong but i just don't seem safe driving this car especially on the expressways it seems like the car is out of control like its trying to run off from me so i stay off the expressways i think this car was in accident before i bought it but the salesman gave me a car fax report and said it hadn't but if you look at the car it look like it has thank god i haven't been in a accident with this car but im very unhappy with the performance of this car i would never buy another american car again now as fair as the ignition my car was cutting it self off with that bas ignition switch i went to several car places that said it didn't qualify for the loaned so i kept calling gmc and they got me in to get the ignition switch but its something else wrong with the power steering connected to the accerlated palpated my car needs to be toughly check out and i don't have any more money to have car dealer check it out i already spend on theirs car this yea over $1500 dollars im retired i'm one fixed income and i just don't have it if you can get my car into a dealership and have them look it over thoroughly free of charge, and i can try to fix whatever needs to be fix because i know i not crazy something is definitely wrong with my cobalt i don't know why nobody cant see that. i have replace ball joints sways bars and ignitions switches and this car still doesn't drive right i want every bit of money i paid for this car back. i will never buy another american car again and will tell my family not to either. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the module control and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the contact stated that the parts to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact had received notification of nhtsa campaign: 14e021000 (electrical) and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the dealer replaced the necessary parts however, the contact stated that the check charger system and anti theft warning lights became illuminated after the recall repairs. the engine stalled multiple times and the door locks activated even when the vehicle was shut off. the failures were not present prior to the recall repairs. the manufacturer had not yet been notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and excessive force was required to maneuver the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the engine light illuminated after the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,586.

I got into my car and when i turned on the car it said "power steering" and the check engine light was on i tried to drive home and the steering wheel was stiff and hard to turn. the odometer would not move from 0 to show me the speed i was going and the car was making some clicking sounds as i was driving. *tr

The vehicle will move to the accessory position constantly and drain the battery. it was taken to rick hendrick chevy on savvanah hwy in charleston by a young woman. they repaired it and allowed her to drive off with the vehicle knowing it had the same problem. they put her life in jeopardy. *tr

While traveling at about 70 mph on rural interstate expressway, came upon a curve, tapped brakes to slow down and tried to steer right into the curve and couldn't get the steering wheel to move at all. put more force on steering wheel and it jerked the car to extreme right. tried to compensate and car went into 180 degree spin across the interstate, hit and flattened two road signs, went down an embankment, then went airborne while rolling and hit a stand of pines trees. car slid down a tree and came to rest on passenger side. through the grace of god the injuries were only cuts and bruises. x-rays were taken and there were no broken bones. the vehicle was totaled. was taken out of the vehicle through the rear window that had blown out in the impact as no other doors were able to be opened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel was leaking onto the ground and there was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that the fuel gauge reading level quickly displayed low fuel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 57,063.

I was driving around 55 mph in traffic. i heard a chime and the display on the dash said power steering disabled, the orange indicator for traction control disabled illuminated, the tachometer jumped around and the transmission shifted extremely hard into gear. i struggled to pull over to the shoulder and the car slammed into park. i shut the car off and back on. it still shifted hard so i let it stay off for five minute. after that the car was fine. as an experienced mechanic it felt like the car lost communication with one of the computers. no dtcs were stored. there are a lot of complaints about this online as well. *tr

Was driving my car on the freeway when i lost my power steering. i had to pull over, and restart my car to get it back. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I have had problems with traction control light coming on and when it does the car won't shift properly (automatic), jumps and stutters and dies. also lose power steering. this has been happening off and on ever since i got the car 5+ years ago. i have had it back to the dealership i bought it at (dodge dealer) at least twice who took it to a chevy dealer and have had it to local chevy dealers multiple times and no one can capture any codes or fix it. now it thinks the key is in the ignition all the time and locks don't work properly even tho i had switch replaced on recall. searched internet and see many others have had this same problem and some said it was abs issue. why has there been no recall? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I was driving when all of a sudden the screen flashed engine power reduced. i had to pull into a parking lot to keep from being hit. now my car won't start all . had to have it towed home. *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to recall repairs to vehicle. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was repaired according to the recall. after the repair, the power indicator remained illuminated when the vehicle was started. the vehicle became difficult to stop and excessive force had to be used to steer. the failure occurred five times and was previously repaired. the vehicle was waiting to be diagnosed by the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,714.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the power steering would become difficult to maneuver and the vehicle would vibrate violently. the power steering indicator illuminated. the failures occurred several times. the dealer stated that the transmission needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a fence. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 11/05/14*lj the consumer stated it felt as if the steering was failing. the consumer was not notified of the steering recall, but planned to have the steering inspected prior to the crash. *js

While in drive, the vehicle made a buzzing sound like electrical wires being fried, and then completely shut off. there were no brakes and no steering ability- the car was completely lifeless, no ability to control it at all, stranded in the middle of a street. *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to steering column problems. *smd the consumer stated his son was driving the vehicle, when the power steering failed. the steering column was replaced twice.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the check engine and power steering warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the key became lodged in the ignition. when the key was removed, the vehicle would not shut off. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 10v073000 (steering), 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), and 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 127,000.

I just had my recalled ignition switch changed with the new ignition switch. however, it is causing new problems. i am having problems shutting off my car. sometimes the ignition switch gets stuck and i can not move my key to turn off the car. it is scary when you can not move your key and turn off your car. i went back to the dealer and they changed the keys and adjusted the ignition switch but it is still causing problems. when it gets stuck i have to constantly jiggle the key and sometimes it takes over 20 minutes to get it unstuck and to turn off my car. i am very disappointed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the power steering failed. the contact also stated that the check engine and the traction control warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

I replaced ignition switch as per procedures for recall and have not received reimbursement as promised. *tr

I have just recently bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt. i was unaware of the recalls on it, until later. now, i have a car payment and am unable to drive my car. i was on my way to town, on a paved two-lane highway, traveling around 55mph. when (for no reason) my car just quits/dies, as i am going up a hill. there were vehicles behind me that almost hit me. when it quit, i had to struggle to get my car to the side of the road. i could not get it completely off the road. i turned my hazard lights on and began trying to crank my car. it took more than 20mins., to get it started back up, but, when it did, it was skipping so bad, i still could not move it. i turned it off and began trying to crank it, once more. it took another 15 minutes to get it to run well enough to pull the rest of the way off of the pavement. i was almost struck/hit many times by passing vehicles. this has happened to me 3 more times. now, i can't even get my car to the end of my driveway before it quits/dies. the parts i need to fix my car have been ordered thru maxie price chevrolet in loganville, ga since june 14, 2014. i was told it would only take 1-2 weeks for the parts to get to this car dealership, so they could be replaced. i have not heard from anyone about my parts and cannot get anyone to help me. i am not driving my car because it is just to dangerous. so now i am stuck with a car payment and a car that is unsafe to drive. i don't understand why it is taking so long to get parts and why someone won't help me. i was under the impression that a recall was top priority. are there more problems that i am unaware of or is someone just stalling??? i need a car!!! how can i get a loaner until my car is fixed???? *tr

While my daughter was rounding a 90 degree turn, the power steering light came on and the car resorted to manual steering. being a rather inexperienced driver who weighs less than 100 pounds, it took all of her strength not to hit the guard rail. as we had just purchased the car in june from a private individual, i called gm to see if the car had previously been recalled for a power steering problem. i was told that our vehicle was, in fact, being recalled for the power steering assist but that the information was still being uploaded into their computer and that i would need to wait for a letter from them. i was told to call back at the end of the week for an update. upon calling back, i was told by a different representative that the car had already been recalled and fixed and to take it to the dealer to have it looked at. the dealer diagnosed that once again, the problem was the power steering assist motor and had to be replaced at our cost since gm had fixed the problem during the original recall (march 2010 - odometer reading 43,800) and was no longer under warranty. $300+ dollars later the problem seems to have been resolved. however, since this car was only driven 27,000 miles since the original replacement, and in light of the 3/31/14 recall of 2010 cobalts (the year of the original 2005 recall with 1,340,447 2010's affected), i surmise the part may have been faulty at the time of the 1st replacement. i simply wanted to report that this happened in case other owners of 2005 cobalts are experiencing the same problem for a second time and having to repair it at their own expense. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). however, the parts to perform the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Power steering malfunctioning. engine wants to stall and shut off. transmission jumps when put into gear, automatic transmission. instrument panel gauges jumping. parking lights flashing. shows low fuel when there is gas in the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was able to be restarted after thirty minutes and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred on five different occasions. the dealer stated that the cpu was faulty and repaired the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 14,500.

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle lost power while driving. *smd the consumer waited six weeks for the part to arrive, to replace the ignition switch. after the consumer retrieved the vehicle and drove 5-6 miles, the vehicle lost power again. apparently, the battery failed. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition after several attempts. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who took the components apart and indicated that a part was missing. the recall repair was not remedied correctly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 59,651. updated 9/12/14*cn the consumer stated that there was no part missing. the housing cracked during removal of cylinder. the vehicle was repaired. updated 02/05/2015* js

On june 18, 2014 while driving 45 miles per hour i suddenly lost power steering in the vehicle and the engine kept cutting out like it was going to shut off. i pulled into a store parking lot and the shifter would not work properly when trying to get it into park. power steering light, engine light and several other lights appeared on my dashboard. . i called the dealership on june 18, 2014 to notify them of my power steering going out and the other issues described above. they told me parts were still not available. i did receive a call back that they did in fact have the part and to bring in the vehicle on june 19, 2014. my husband drove the vehicle 35 miles to the dealership with no power steering, the engine wanted to die every time he came to a stop and acted erratically the whole drive there. according to the invoice received the dealership mileage on my vehicle was 114, 340 and they performed recall 10023 v220 removed and replaced power steering motor with motor kit 1 19257875 motor kit. on june 20, 2014 the car was driven 320 miles. on june 21, 2014 i had no power steering. on june 23, 2014 i had to have a wrecker service tow my vehicle back to the dealership.. on july 18, 2014 i picked up my vehicle. according to the invoice received the dealer performed recall 13454 (f-cylinder kit ), performed recall 14113 (removed and replace ignition cylinder and programmed 2 new keys per recall 14113). the mileage they say was on my vehicle on this invoice dated 7/18/14 was 114, 292. don't know how my mileage went backwards??? on july 28, 2014 driving to work at 4:30 am going 60 mph my power steering light comes on, the engine is cutting out, the dashboard lights up, the speedometer needle is flickering uncontrollably and i have no where to pull over. this is the 3rd time power steering problem due to gm recall. help!!! *tr

I would like to start a petition for an investigation on the replacement parts being used for the ignition switch recall and the software they use to re-program or re-learn the computer in the vehicles that have been recalled. the reason i am requesting this is because my moms 2005 chevy cobalt was taken in for this recall replacement and was running fine when we brought it in. got a call that the car was ready to be picked up 7 hours later. a couple days later i'm driving the car around it started to run terrible. the car idled erratically and it would stall every time i stopped. now the car starts and drives awhile but if i shut it off and then start it again the engine light starts blinking,it bogs down and have no power when i accelerate. i can smell gas but there are no leaks and i only smell the gas when the car starts to do this. i have been on the gm recall update website and have read about similar stories to mine saying there is a defect in the parts or there's a problem with the re-programing. i think one or both of these is the cause of my problem. so could you please look into this asap because it is a safety hazard. thank you

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the lock mechanism failed. the contact mentioned that the doors were unable to be unlocked using the electronic key fob or manually. in addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when the vehicle was out of park. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000(electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000(air bags, electrical system)however, the failures persisted. additionally, the contact stated that he also had to replace the computer motor and two body control modules. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 91,496.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated his daughter was left stranded on four occasions. *jb

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to power steering recall notice. *smd the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *jb

I was driving down the road and the power steering message came across the dash. the wheel started locking up and i heard a clicking noise down near the shifter. also the speedometer kept jumping back and forth as i was going down the road. i had to stop and pull over. i shut my car off and waited for a minute. i started the car and took off down the road. as i pulled away it started chugging a little like it was trying to jump speeds?.. the steering wheel was still tight and it continued until i reached my destination. when i would stop at a red light it took me awhile to make my turns. when i finally reached my destination i shut my car off and let it sit for awhile and it stopped doing it. until the next time. that was in may of 2014 and it has happened a handful of times since then while my two young children were in the car. im just now learning of a power steering recall on '05 chevy cobalt models. i bought my car this year. *tr

I was driving down the road when my locks started popping in and out, my car started stalling out and losing power, and the power steering was going on and off. i took it in to the chevy dealership and they said it was the ignition switch. i just received my car back after it was fixed and the same problems are occurring still. i was going 60 mph when my car completely lost power. i have taken my car in other times for this problem with still no resolution. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel line was leaking and fuel fumes were emitted in the vehicle. the contact was made aware of the leak during inspection. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

I am getting upset with the inability of your company to carry out recall repairs. the parts were ordered in march 2014 and i am being told by dealer they are not in yet. i know this dealer is fixing the cars of their regular customers so what is the delay for recall customers who are not the dealers regular customers? if you can not provide me with an acceptable answer i will contact nhtsa. i am tired of trying to use one car for two drivers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after fuel was placed in the vehicle and it was parked in the garage, the contact smelled fuel outside of the vehicle. an independent mechanic stated that a crack was present in the fuel tank. the fuel tank was replaced and the failure was remedied. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 65,000.

The car will lose power, like it is shifting down, transmission slipping, and either start to stall or will stall. sometimes, if it has run for a long time the problem temporarily goes away. not safe to drive however and 3 mechanics have attempted to repair with no success. *tr

On saturday march 29th 2014 i had my recall fixed on the power steering at ryan chevorlet here in minot nd. i get it fixed and parked my car at home until monday april 1st i am driving down the highway and come to a stop light then i began to hear a clicking noise in my dashboard then a notification pops up for my traction control. as i start to move my speedometer is moving from 10 to 20 but im barely going 5. my rpm's are going up also then a notification for my power steering comes up then im worried. i get to my destination and my power steering goes out and i can not turn the vehicle and it shuts completely off. i try to turn it on and it turns over just doesn't start. i call the chevy dealer here and they say they will take a look at it. they had my vehicle for a while just to tell me my car needed gas. does this make sense or am i being fooled? i have research this issue and it seems like it has happened before to other people. could someone help me? *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated her daughter was driving, when the vehicle suddenly stalled. *jb

On two separate occasions in the last couple of years the spring mechanism in the rear drum brakes of my chevrolet cobalt have broken causing the rear drum brake to lock up the wheel while in motion, meaning the brake becomes fully engaged and the wheel stops rotating dragging the tire down the road. on the most recent occurrence 6/25/2014 the broken spring caused over $300 in damage to the braking system. gm has been notified but refused to accept responsibility for their mechanically defective subpar spring mechanism. *tr

Not sure exactly when it happened, but it has been occurring for years now. i have spent thousands of dollars in diagnostics, parts, and labor trying to fix the mystery problem! i'm fed up! it seems to happen randomly and fix itself randomly. sometimes it lasts a couple days and sometimes longer than a couple weeks. the problem: my car will lose power steering, it starts shifting really hard and the gauges inside get all screwed. occasionally when it happens it just won't shift at all. it will stay in first gear. the inside gauges: the speedometer will bounce all over the place, never staying still. the radio will also get loud and quiet by itself. the power locks would frantically go up and down themselves, until i took out the spark plug for those. it is very difficult to drive when the power steering goes out, not like cars that were built without it in the first place. the very hard shifting cannot be good for the car and is dangerous when i am driving during winter months or rainy weather. i live in michigan and it snows a lot. even the chevy dealership can't tell me what is wrong and i have paid to have numerous parts replaced that have not fixed the problem. i've read other boards online with people having the same issue. i just cannot afford to keep paying to not get the problem fixed. i hate driving such an unreliable car with two young children, four years and 10 months. it happened multiple times when my little one was a newborn. felt like i was giving the poor baby whiplash when the car switched gears. it's an automatic so there is nothing i can do about it. *tr

I was going to work early in the morning. a train was in the distance which scared a huge buck deer. the buck deer with huge antlers ran straight into my car head on. i was not able to steer away from the deer and my car seemed to shut down. the huge buck deer hit me head on. the lights were totally smashed. the hood of the car was completely damaged. the windshield was totally smashed. the roof was damaged and the car was lopsided. the buck deer antlers went thru the windshield just inches away from me.the air bags did not work even though it was a head on collision with great force. my car seemed to shut off and i could not steer away from the deer. i was cut with glass on my face, arms and hands. my neck and back was hurt. i had my seat belt on but my stomach hurt from the dramatic impact. i complained that the air bags did not work and that my car acted strangely in which it seemed the ignition switch shut everything down and i could not control the car but i was totally ignored. *tr

On 6/22/14, i was coming home from philadelphia and while on the brunswick highway, my 2005 chevy cobalt's dashboard lit up like a christmas tree and i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off and i had to pull over 4 times off the highway. my odometer didn't work either. this also made my transmission jerk and slip. it was so bad that when it was switching gears, it was making my entire car shake. i was afraid for my life. i nearly crashed into a semi-truck because my brakes and power steering didn't work. also, i couldn't go below 65mph on the highway because the transmission was slipping. i made it home but i was still shocked and scared. the next day i took it to the dealership to get it looked at. i thought it was the recall problem with the ignition but they couldn't find what the main cause was. they said it wasn't ignition but some sort of computer glitch. all they did was reset the computer and recommended me to buy anew car battery. i got the new battery and every was fine.on 7/714, the same issue happened again but worse. it happened while my car was parked and again the dashboard lit up. everything went off again, i lost my power steering, traction control, brakes, abs, engine lock, door locks were clicking on and off. it took me 6 times restarting the car for the dashboard to be cleared, and then 5 minutes again, the car chimed, and i lost my power steering, traction control, abs and the odometer didn't work again. i nearly crashed again too. i took it again to the the dealership. on 7/8/14, they told me they replaced the recalled ignition switch, but they still couldn't find the root of the cause of the major electrical issue in my car. they did say my car isn't safe to drive on the road. they asked me to leave it for a couple of days to see if they can find the problem. *js

My chevy dealer still does not have the needed equipment to fix this recalled item ignition switch 135454 i am seriously concerned by this because i have had 2 other replacements. can you look into why this is taking so long when safety is at stake. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the recalls repairs were performed but the failures recurred. the dealer was notified of the failure but no action was taken to remedy the failure. the contact stated that the check engine and abs sensor illuminated intermittently. the steering wheel became hard to maneuver and each time the contact applied the brakes it made a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for further inspection, diagnosis and repair. the technician indicated that authorization from the manufacturer was required. the contact was waiting for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired again by a another dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,231. pam

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the power steering failed intermittently as the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was not able to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 154,000.

I have this problem on my 2005 cobalt of the gauge cluster going nuts, speedometer and rpm gauge jumping up and down, the lights in the cluster, abs, security, brake, engine and some others start flashing, the transmission starts clicking near the shifter and the automatic transmission shifts very hard, in fact when slowing for a stop sign or traffic light i have to shift to neutral and then pull the shifter to 1st just to get it to go without stalling, the worse part of this problem is when this starts while traveling down the hi-way and the power steering stops working and i am going around a curve and it intermittently starts working and i have to try not to over steer causing an accident, this first appeared in 2008 and has done it since, no one can fix it not even the dealership. *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and stalling problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle began stalling out and running on reduced power in november 2013. the consumer attempted to fix the problem himself, but to no avail. he then took the vehicle to two different mechanics who were unsuccessful at resolving the issue. he then went to the dealer, where he was informed multiple codes were displaying, and they spent quite some time, in fixing the issue. everything seemed ok for a while, and then the problem returned. the dealer then replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder. the consumer did not believe, the ignition switch and lock cylinder were the main problem which caused his vehicle to stall. the stalling continued to be an ongoing issue. *jb

This problem was fixed in the past. it never solved the problem and when i went to the dealer they told me it had been fixed. problem is random so there is no way to prove it was never fixed. it is dangerous - want a rental!!! i had to wait 3 months for the ignition switch to be replaced and had to borrow a car during that time. i finally asked for a rental and low and behold 3 days later my car was repaired... *js

While traveling about 30-40 mph, lost control of car, could not steer, crashed through trees, car totaled. air bags did not deploy. *js

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer write in regards to ignition key and dealership problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a constant basis. she felt as though the dealer was giving her the run-around. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system). however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while turning the vehicle at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became loose and difficult to turn. the power steering indicator illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 131,951.

I was traveling at 40 mph when the check engine and traction control lights lit up on the dashboard. steering was extremely hard, the power steering was not working and i pulled into the nearest parking lot. after several times restarting the car, the power steering was working again. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the contact mentioned that when the failure occurred, the vehicle would jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the steering wheel box disconnected and the contact lost control of vehicle. the dealer was notified of failure and no solution was offered. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. updated 8/11/14*cn updated 8/30/2017*cn

Ignition failure. *tr

Power steering gave out while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and that the key failed to release from the ignition. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. there was also a buzzing chime that sounded throughout the vehicle. the vehicle was turned off and once restarted, the power steering resumed normally. the failure recurred four times. the manufacturer was notified and of the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts were still not available in order to do repairs for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle had not experienced the failure. the vehicle current mileage was 28,000.

I wanted to express my frustration over the gm recall regarding my car. upon receipt of the notice of the recall, i immediately contacted my local chevy dealer. they had no information on when new parts might be available. i was told to call back and did so weekly until they finally said they could order the recalled part. i was then told that it would take at least another month for the part to come in. it has been several months since i received the recall notice. i am disappointed in gm's lack of urgency and blatant disregard for the safety of consumers. i have been very proactive in this process and yet have been continually delayed in getting my car repaired. as a result of gm's mistake i am forced to drive an unsafe vehicle and have no definite time frame on when this issue might be resolved. *tr

I rented this brand new cobalt 4 months after hurricane katrina from mobile alabama, so as to go back to my home town of san francisco, ca. by the time i made it through los angeles, at around 430 am. i lost control of car due to severe stiffness in the steering. which led to the vehicle running off of i-5 heading north bound at a speed of 60 miles per hour. visibility was good, i veered off the freeway into the median portion of i-5, and i tried to slow down but no response which led me to roll over few times, end to end and over and over, luckily i was wearing my seat belt and it held very well, suprisingly, no airbags, none of them deployed, and all the windows blew out, and not the reinforced kind including the front wind shield. the ambulance came, and so did the california highway patrol. there is a report about it which indicates that no airbags were deployed, and i do have pictures of car after incident. i had few bumps and bruises and had few cuts from the glass on my arms and legs, and i had to acquire a few rounds of physical therapy and accupuncture.but luckily i was in good spirits.the car was covered under 3 insurances, which paid for some damage, including my discover card, and my grandma's aarp. and the rental car company. *js

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle has been un-driveable since feb 13, 2014. the key would not go into the ignition. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the brakes were applied and failed to function properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the rotors, brakes, master cylinder and the abs system needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and immediately burst into flames. the fire department extinguished the fire. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 125,000. updated 12/17/14*lj updated 01/26/15.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 119,000. updated 8/21/15*cn the consumer stated fuel was leaking from the fuel line. updated 09/01/15*jb

Fuel system does not keep reliable fuel readings, particularly within the last 1/8 of the tank. it will often register as empty after having shut off the car with 1/8 of a tank only moments before. *tr

The tops of two of my car's four lock plungers has broken off rendering it impossible to unlock manually. this coupled with electronic lock failure is a great safety concern. if there were an accident it would be impossible for myself and any passenger in the rear passenger seat to exit safely. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) had passed a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not notified that the parts were not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle rolled away on several occasions. the failure was related to the recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering warning light illuminated without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motherboard needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed to release the key while parked. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to remove the key from the ignition and informed the contact that his vehicle had a transmission problem that was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition key continued to get stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. rk

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to a customer reimbursement request form. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident. during the accident,the vehicle shut off. also, the air bag did not deploy. it was confirmed, the vehicle was included in the current gm recall. the vehicle was totaled. *jb

I purchase my vehicle brand new in 2005 and had continual problems with the car shutting off while driving ever since. i had this car at the dealer for annual maintenance as well as for the car shutting off while driving. i had the cart in the shop monthly for them to evaluate until they said there was absolutely nothing they could do they cant find anything wrong. went to another dealership and still no satisfaction i even called gm to complain several times and i cried that i was going to get killed and they said there was nothing they could do. now 13 + people are dead. i have my car at the dealer and it was a fiasco. they gave me back my car with a check engine light on and said i should pay for diagnostics. really?? they had my car i did not give it to them that way. i called gm and they told me to pay for diagnostic my car is to old so they wont make them do anything. nice real nice - i guess i am lucky to still be alive today - i wish i could sue them but i work hard and don't have that kind of money to spend. again they are lucky they have no penalty. they don't care and they will only do what they are forced to do not what is the right thing to do. they should not have been bailed out they should never have that privilege again. in this world only the strong survive and the weak fail. let them fail. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

As i was driving down the road at 57mph the power steering sign came on and a noise then i sudden lost power steering. i slowed down and pulled over and cut off. i then cut the car back on and the power steering light went off. then i drove on and then the power steering went back out. i contacted the dealership were i got it from and they said it was nothing that they could do. they told me to contact gmc dealer company. gmc told me they could fix it but i would have to pay out my pocket. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the electric locks activated independently. the key had also seized in the ignition. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph trying to avoid a pothole, the driver crash into the vehicle in front of him and the air bags failed to deployed. a police report was filed. the driver sustained injuries to his chest, back and laceration to the face. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who decided to send an engineer to inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileage was 130,000. pm

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while idling at a traffic stop, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system), however the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, there was a loss of power steering and the warning indicator illuminated. the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer requests reimbursement for power steering motor recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the power steering went out on the vehicle. if she turned the vehicle off and back on, the steering would resume normal operation momentarily. the power steering light did illuminate and there was an alert sound. a diagnosis revealed the electronic power steering motor failed. the consumer contacted the dealer, who originally performed the recall, in 2010. they informed her they were no longer required to replace the power steering motor again. the consumer went to another establishment and had the steering motor replaced at a cost of $ 633.11. *jb

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired for under nhtsa campaign number:14v171000. the contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available as a result repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced the failure. ml

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. when she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal. there were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced. *jb

I have received (both) recall work done on my 05 cobalt, and yesterday i was driving on the highway at 55-60mph for the first time since i got my car back last friday. i lost power steering and my car would no longer shift to increase its speed. it felt like i was in neutral gear as the rpms were in the 5000-6000 range yet i was still at a speed of apprx 55mph, as i attempted to pull over to the shoulder i recognized i did not have power steering, and the light on my dash quickly went off and then came back, along with a check engine light. after finding out what the engine codes were via autozone, i was told my transmission control module had failed, hence why my transmission would not engage into third gear. after driving the car around more that afternoon, it continued to happen at the high speed levels, and again the power steering failed. i brought it up to the chevy dealership that performed the work, yet the service department was closed at 7pm. the sale guy tried to convince me that this recall would not affect anything with the transmission, yet multiple mechanics have told me that if the new piece was not programmed properly with my ecm, then its possible that this is affecting my vehicle. i am going to try and bring my car back in tonight after work, or hopefully tomorrow. i have already call general motors and reported the same incident, because there is a rumor going online that the new ignition switch may have a "short" in it. but i do not want to confirm that. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while reversing, there was a sudden loss of power steering assist and the steering wheel was able to spin all the way without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,121 and the current mileage was 98,000.

Recall notice was sent out by gm in march, 2014 stating our cars need to be fixed but the parts are not available but, all owners will be getting an additional letter in april to inform us to call our local dealer to have our cars fixed. finally we did get our letters on 4-21-14 and called my local dealer to make an appointment to have my recall fix and was told "chevy did not send us any parts yet." *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact also stated that the key seized in the ignition. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (electrical). the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the part needed was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. the approximate current mileage was 110,000. the vin was unavailable.

Car simply stalled on i 376 at highway speed. car won't start unless ignition key is "jiggled". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) but was made aware that parts were not available for the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. the key failed to turn and could not be removed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and the contact crashed. the contact was unable to recall what he crashed into. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the contact suffered neck and back injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure of mileage was unknown.

My daughter was on her way to work and was unable to stop andhit the rear end of the vehicle in front of her. the car shut off... she did what the recall was told to do and had just the key in the ignition... luckily she was able to turn on the car to get out of traffic and she was not going too fast the seatbelts did not work and the airbag did not work as well.. also before we knew about the recall her ignition was messing up by not able to completely turn off while in park and key would not come out... we have to shift gears and turn off and on the car to get the key loose... so now we are down a car, i paid the car in full and its now not drivable... ?? *tr

2005 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to several recall notices. *smd the consumer stated there were always some type of electrical issues with the vehicle, such as the headlights and taillights having to be replaced. also, the rims bent easily. the consumer had to purchase new ones. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the power steering malfunctioned and was no longer controlling the wheels. after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the wheels were side ways. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion exploded and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 181,000 and the current mileage was 183,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving the vehicle and making a u-turn the drivers side door would open, when it was locked. the contact also indicated that on multiple occasions while attempting to exit the vehicle the driver side door would not unlock. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. . updated 07/01/14 ma the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she crashed into a garage. the consumer has since traded the vehicle. updated 07/23/14

My cobalt, which is now totaled, was in a highway accident and the car malfunctioned. the front end of the car collided into the rear end of pickup truck and then went out of control and the left side of the car smashed into the concrete guardrail. at some point during the crash, the car shut off and the airbags never deployed. when the car finally stopped, my fiancÉ was unable to turn it back on and had to push it off the busy highway before someone else hit the car. *tr

The vehicle shuts off while running. i've stopped at stop lights and when i try to continue driving the car will shut totally off while in drive. the door locks are constantly running up and down and will not stay locked. many times i've come back to the car thinking it was locked to find it unlocked itself. the electrical problem has created a problem with brand new batteries. i've replaced it twice since purchasing the car in 2010. *tr

My wife's chevrolet cobalt was part of the power steering motor recall and received the repair on may 26, 2010. the car functioned normally until march 31 of 2013 when the cobalt, with only 17, 321 miles, was brought to the local chevrolet dealership after my wife experienced a failure of the power steering. next i accompanied my wife to the parking lot where it had been parked and discovered that upon re-starting, the car functioned normally. the check engine light however was on. we took the car to the dealership on feb. 1, 2013 where the power steering problem and check engine light was discussed. the technicians indicated that they could find nothing wrong with the power steering, simply stating that, "€œit works now!" on friday march 8, 2013, the power steering message appeared on the speedometer, a chime sounded, and the power steering went out. i managed to drive the car home and park it. the steering was very hard to operate, as the power steering was not functioning. if my wife had been driving, i seriously doubt whether she would have been able to control the car. during this same incident the engine ran extremely rough and almost died several times. this car simply is not safe. the recall repair was not successful suggesting that general motors had its dealers perform on the cobalt was not the correct one. (was it the most economical for g.m.?). since that time we have driven less than 500 miles and it is now fourteen months later! we are afraid to drive this car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel would not return to center after completing a turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified about the issue. the failure mileage was 112,250 and the current mileage was 113,083.

I was stopped at a red signal for a few minutes. suddenly, a university of buffalo student hit my car from the rear at full force. he was texting and when he got out of the car he was still texting. he admitted it was his fault because he was not looking at the road and was texting on his phone. i called the police and obtained a police report. the air bags did not work. my mom and i were jolted forward at full force with back and neck trauma. my car stalled on impact of the other car. luckily my foot was on the brake and i did not hit the car in front of me. i had to restart my car and i pulled the car over to the side of the road in order to not block the busy street. i complained that my air bags did not work but i was ignored. also, the ignition switch had turned off the car which i thought was strange. *tr

My power steering went out today as i was driving home from work. i was able to pull over and turn vehicle off for about 10 mins and then restart. after restart, the warning message cleared from the dic and my steering returned to normal. when i reached my driveway, power steering again went out and i almost went in the ditch. power steering seems to be failing intermittently since it failed on me 3 times today. i noticed there is a recall for 2010 chevrolet cobalts for the steering failure but not on any other year including the 2005. recall needs to be extended to all years of the cobalts to fix this issue not just one year. next time i may not be as lucky when my power steering fails. i request an immediate investigation as to why no other year of the cobalt was included in the recall. *tr

As im driving from a fast rate of speed and i slow down i lose power steering and on multiple times i have come close to hitting vehicles as im parking or almost running into a house for not being able to turn. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice and was waiting for further notification. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and who made minor repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000 miles. the current mileage was 13,252 miles. updated 6/17/14*cn

Was heading to work when the chevy cobalt suddenly shut off, causing me to lose power brakes, power steering, and causing the air bags not to deploy when i went straight threw a stop sign impacting into a snow bank. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel fractured while the contact was making a turn into a parking space. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 157,000.

I entered this once, complaint #10356159 but my daughter is still paying for the accident. she was charged because they said she was at fault. she had the steering "fixed" by the dealer and about a month later it did not respond in a turn. she hit a telephone pole. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Well driving to dinner for my birthday and going around a curve, i hit a pothole that i could not avoid without crossing the center line of the road into oncoming traffic causing my ignition switch to turn from the on position to the off position, much like the most recent recall states. though i was able to safely get the car to come to rest on the shoulder of the road, i am still extremely nervous that it will happen again and i am also very, very disappointed to hear that this has been a known issue since the car was released. this is the third recall on this car since i have owned it, and i am far less than impressed with the vehicle. this vehicle is truly a death trap, much like others have stated. my greatest fear is that someone in my family will be driving my car and not return, all because of this giant mess created by gm. it is very depressing to know that i am still paying on an extremely faulty vehicle, in which these issues were known about long before i had actually purchased the vehicle. i would like something done about this, something more than just a "simple" fix (like all the other recalls with this death trap were said to be). it is one thing after another with this car, and though something serious has yet to happen to me, i am concerned for the future of others and myself. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. he received a recall notice in the mail and he was advised that the parts were not available. he was driving approximately 65 mph and the vehicle shut off he hit a pot hole and his temperature light came on and gm stated they are not responsible. the contact occasionally had difficulty getting the vehicle to start and had to make several attempts with the key. he had to wait until the vehicle cooled down almost two hours and was able to drive very slowly to his residence. he advised them in 2005 that something was wrong with his ignition after he purchased the vehicle in july 2005. the failure occurred in november of 2005. the dealer drove 20 mph to test drive the vehicle and was unable to reproduce the failure. the contact advised them that he was driving 65 mph when the failure occurred. he cannot drive the vehicle because the anti freeze continued to leak out of the vehicle. he was advised that the struts, bushings, timing chain, link and the water pump was leaking because of the failure. the manufacturer made an appointment for him to have the vehicle diagnosed at a dealer and was told that it would take 20 days to a month before the manufacturer could send someone to diagnose the failure. the vehicle is currently at his residence. the dealer notified him today to ask if the manufacturer scheduled an appointment to diagnose the failure. the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and diagnosed are no longer in business. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was over 120,000 miles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 45 mph. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken for unknown repairs however, the failure was not corrected. the failure mileage was 154,000. kmj

I went to crank my vehicle then proceeded to put it into drive to take off, but i had no power nothing. turned my key over to recrank and it crank with no problem. this time allowing me to take off and drive. now if i have the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position it sputters for atleast 50 to 60 secs before cranking. *tr

I am not quite sure of the date as it was a years ago. my grand daughter was driving this car when someone turned left in front of her. it was deemed the other persons fault. she hit this car going somewhere between 25 to 35 mph. the air bag never deployed. i am now only bringing this up as i am reading about the 2005 cobalt being recalled and that it some cases the air bag did not deploy. i still own this car and today received my first notice from gm that this car is being recalled for an ignition problem. the engine never stopped in this accident that i am aware of. i just wanted to pass this information along to you agency. thank you this may not be the date but i had to put something in the required field. the car was purchased from progressive chevrolet. that is also where it was repaired they may have info. on actual date. *tr

Was driving on 1-40 at highway speed and suddenly engine shut down - dashboard lit up. managed to reach shoulder safely. could discern no problem by checking under the hood. vehicle restarted with no problem. approximately 60 miles further the same thing happened but i was able to restart the engine while moving and continue without further incident. technician at chevrolet dealer in santa fe, nm told me the problem was too weighty a key chain - he also gave me a printout indicating the problem, which i still have. i lightened the key chain and never had the problem again.. very scary to have your car konk out at 70 mgh with 3 lanes of traffic on your tail. *tr

The 05 cobalt, regularly serviced by the dealer where it was bought crashed after going out of control when the ignition switched off on the interstate at 60 mph. the steering locked, the abs did not function, when it crashed into the guard rail the air bags did not deploy. the only warning was the dash warning lights all lighting up and the alarm sounds. the one second or so did not allow any chance to the driver to react before the crash. after the accident, when the dealer was contacted, we were advised to contact the gm person. the gm person was friendly and nice, but very firm in stating that we needed to have proof that the car failed, rather the driver at the wheel. the cars computer was not analyzed because the wrecking yard demanded over $700 to tow the car out of the wrecking yard so any investigator could look over the car. gm told us that it was our problem to pay the bill to allow their investigator to look at the car. we did not have the money. after reading numerous comments on the nhtsa site and blogs, people never heard a word from gm after they retrieved the computer. the salient point is that many of the over a thousand complaints about the cobalt and other similar gm cars that identified the power steering as the problem that caused a crash are wrong. the power steering was not the cause of the crash. the problem was that the ignition switch turned off. the gm recalls about the power steering problem hide the fact that the ignition switches were turning off while the car was moving down the road. we know that the lack of power assist only affect the car at a stop or very slow speeds. experienced drivers do not crash their car into guard rails, ditches, trees or other car simply because the power assist fails. that story is what gm has been selling in the past few years. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) was performed however, the vehicle stalled numerous times after the repairs. additionally, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal and sporadic clicking noise. the instrument panel lights were abnormally dim and the transmission exhibited a loud noise. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 39,000.

There is no accident incident in this report. i did receive the cobalt notice about the "key in the ignition switch may move out of the 'run' position" letter and i feel i should report another problem with the ignition switch that may also be a safety issue. however, i have not experienced any adverse impact of the condition i am about to describe below. i am reporting this because it might be an issue for others and that hopefully may be fixed by the latest cobalt ignition switch recall. for a couple years i have noticed that after i start the cobalt and let the key move back to the run position that i can remove the key completely from the ignition switch and put the key in my pocket and the car continues to run. i have only done this while the car is not moving. i noticed that the steering wheel does not lock up in this case, so theoretically i could drive and steer the car while it is moving on the road without a problem. however, i don't want to test that possibility, because the thought is scary. so if this information can help others avoid an accident when the ignition switched is replaced, this report will be worthwhile. i am now driving the cobalt without any attachments to the ignition key and am waiting to bring the car in for the ignition and power steering recall. i am expecting that the replacement ignition switch will also fix the problem of being able to remove the ignition key in the switch when it was in the in the run position. if you want me to send you a picture of the key removed from the ignition switch while the tachometer shows that the engine is running, let me know. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resume driving. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition module failed and caused the vehicle to stall sporadically and without warning. the failure was recurring. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic twice, who was unable to diagnose the failure both times. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) after the failure and was awaiting the parts needed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The blower for heating and cooling began to work sporadically, then one day it just stopped working all together. i removed the hvac control rand noticed the orange wire had overheated which caused the control knob and wiring plug in connector to fuse together. *tr

My elderly parents purchased this car new from a chevy dealership in palm harbor, fl. they took the car in numerous time for the car seizing up while driving and power steering problems shortly after their purchase. the starter would turn off, the power steering would go out, and they often complained about the car stopping in the middle of driving. there were very few miles on the car when this happened since they purchased the vehicle new in 2005. they took the car in for repair for such problems but were told by the dealership that nothing wrong. they sold the car to me, their daughter, because they had gotten to old to drive and they were too scared to drive the vehicle. i purchased the car from them in apx. 2010 and it had apx 9000 miles. since the purchase of the car i have had the same problem numerous times. i have taken the car into the chevy dealership for service several time in chapel hill, nc. they insist that they could not get the problem to repeat. when the power steering goes out, the ignition switch turns off thus turning off the car, and the stalling while driving is very scary to say the least. the most recent receipt from chevrolet for this problem is from 8/14/2013 with 42950 miles on the car. again they said they could not get the problem to repeat. the most recent time it happened was about 2 weeks ago. i replaced the electrical power steering fuse and it has been not indicating that problem. the start still turns off while driving. i think chevrolet has know this was a problem with the chevy cobalt since 2005 and didn't want to do anything about it. $500 toward a new car..,.certainly not enough to want to make me purchase a chevy any time soon. if they can fix the car it would be greatly appreciated. *tr

I was traveling home with one other passenger in the car with me at 35 mph, the car turned off, the steering wheel locked up. i was scared and didn't know what to do. i shifted the car from drive into neutral and then restarted it, then slipped it back into drive... i've never been more scared then when i had absolute no control over my car. im just lucky i didn't panic. this has happened twice to me. i now don't feel safe driving my cobalt and very disappointed this problem has been fixed. to me i don't feel safe driving myself or my family in that car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger and driver's side front lower control arm was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 31,500.

After stopping at a light, i proceeded into the intersection and the car just turned off, locking the steering and would not restart. i coasted over the lanes of traffic and attempted to restart the car three times. eventually i was able to restart it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the engine was restarted and the vehicle operated normally. the contact also indicated that the power steering malfunctioned and made the steering wheel very difficult to turn. in addition, the key became stuck in the ignition switch and was unable to be removed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the vehicle was not taken to for inspection or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled as the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 71,155.

I know my car is involved with the gm recall for the ignition, as i called the chevrolet 1-800 number. yet i have still not received a recall letter. which concerns me very much. how do i get a letter? and when will i get this letter. why is gm not moving faster with this recall and trying to get the cars fixed, when it is so dangerous to drive the car, but we have no choice too. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. the contact sustained bruising and contusions to the face and hands. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 93,000.

While traveling at 35mph on a city street, i hit a pothole and the car shut off and the key fell out. i lost all control of the vehicle and hit a light post causing minor damage to the car. this also happened when the car had 18,000 miles while traveling at 75 mph on the freeway. the ignition shut off and i was able to reinsert the key and regain control of the car. i was told by the dealer that this was not covered by the warranty and they accused me of abuse. i have only had the key inserted into the ignition switch since the 1st incident but this did not prevent the engine from shutting off. *tr

My car is subject to the ignition switch recall. i do not feel safe driving the car until the ignition switch has been replaced. according to reports on abc news and article in the richmond, va times dispatch i can get a loaner car while awaiting the arrival of the new switch. the dealer (dominion chevrolet, richmond, va) doesn't know anything about providing a loaner car. called the gm hotline and they don't know about providing a loaner car either. *tr

I was getting off an exit off the highway and my car just shut off. sometimes also when i'm driving the key if touched turns the car off while driving. no accident because people avoided me had there been an accident i would have been seriously hurt and i am afraid everytime i drive. also to take out the key everytime i have to stick my finger in the hole under the steering wheel otherwise it stays stuck. *tr

When i attempt to start the car, nothing happens. this happens randomly. sometimes after a few minutes it will start, sometimes it takes a few days. there are also times where if i go over a bump the car will just die and i will have to restart it. in traffic, this is dangerous. i have been told by a mechanic that this is an ignition switch problem. there is currently a recall for this on my model car, but i am told that my vin isn't covered by the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated intermittently, all the lights and instrument panel gauge lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was not taken for diagnosis or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled accompanied by the illumination of the check engine warning light. the failure was recurring. in addition, the instrument panel failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 13,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while reversing from a driveway at 5 mph, the vehicle began to accelerate independently. the contact had to shut the engine off in order to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 80,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while the engine was started the steering wheel failed. the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. the contact also stated that the dealer performed repairs to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) however the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 22,000 and the current mileage was 30,000.

My 2005 chevy cobalt cuts off on me whenever i am on hills, going through curves, stopping at red lights or stop sign and sometime when i am simply driving down the street. if i am in rush hour traffic it cuts off on the highway as well. once or twice a week my power steering will go completely out while i am driving. i just read in the newspaper that if you only have the one key that it will not cut off but that's not true either. my car cuts off weather i use mu key on the key ring or the key that i have that is not on the key chain. not knowing what was causing the car to cut off all of the time, i have changed the battery, ignition switch, and the throttle something or another. i have invested a lot of money into this car trying to figure out what the problem is. i am at my wits end t this point and was just about to give up when i read the article in today's (03/09/2014) paper. maybe i can get some kind of help with this issue now. *tr

This happens to me on different occasions i when i park my car or stop driving i try to shut my car off and i cannot my key will be stuck in the ignition and still running for about up to 30 mins my last time this problem happened to me. my other problem i am having is i can start my car perfectly fine but i try to shift the gear from park to drive and i cannot its like its stuck i put my foot on the gas and try to shift it but all i hear is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel area sometimes i have to sit with the car running for about 15-20 mins until i can finally get the car in drive. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled, causing the contact to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries however, a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and ruled as destroyed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the recall notification was not received until after the crash had occurred. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the stalling or air bag failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. since the incident occurred the contact discontinued driving the vehicle. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000. *tr

While driving my car, my wife was hit by another vehicle. the air bags on the other vehicle deployed but the air bags in my car did not. *tr

Car has shut off twice in the past 4-5 weeks. it happens on rough road. engine dies and car shuts off. car has to be restarted. this is a safety issue on the road. recall has been noted on media and newspaper article for 2005 chevrolet cobalt. these incidents when car shuts off actually happened before i seen the recall on the news. when i called chevrolet to report issue i was told i would need to wait for recall letter before i could get the repair done. i feel that due to safety issue and my car actually having this problem that i should not wait until april for recall letter. i was told recall letters would not go out until april 2014. this same problem also happened to my cobalt last year on 3-4 occasions during winter months when roads are more rough. gm's number for initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion recall. i do not want to pay out of pocket for the repairs. i am reporting this due to safety issue on the road. need this car for work! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling at a high rate of speed, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. the driver was fatally injured. a police report was filed of the incident. the contact believed that the vehicle exhibited an unintended acceleration failure which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact also indicated that the airbags did deploy upon impact. the manufacturer was not notified of the incident. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 1,800. updated 04/14/14 ma updated 04/18/14 *js

This submission is an addendum to the report that i submitted on aug 15, 2011; reference number 10419491 with the attachments that include the police report, may statement and photos. i submitted my report two days after the accident. now, after reading the news articles and the gm statements regarding the faulty ignition switch, it is apparent that what i thought was a steering malfunction (per the recalls i received and the statements made to me by gm representatives) was clearly the ignition switch. while driving down the freeway at 60 mph my dash lights turned on, i immediately lost steering control (i could not turn my steering wheel) and swerved had to the left crashing into the guard rail. the accident report shows my skid marks across three traffic lanes that clearly indicate that my abs system also was not working. my airbags did not deploy even though my front end was crushed and the car totaled. nothing on my car worked because the ignition switch had turned off. my original report should indicate that my car suffered an ignition switch malfunction that caused the accident. i was belted in so after being released from the hospital emergency room (i was taken by ambulance from the crash site) i was diagnosed with a cervical sprain, multiple cuts and bruises, sprained ankle and knee. my head impacted the windshield even though i had my seat belt on. *tr

Was hit from a car going 70 miles per hr. the seat belts that morning were not working for the driver side, enabling my mother to have safety protection. we have evidence and pictures of this, she was thrown out of the car. the passenger side airbag did not deploy, because we were hit at such a fast speed, it caused our car to spin around in circles and run into a building. the passenger side seat belt also did not lock up, causing me to be thrown into the driver seat without the airbags presence to keep me in place. i am disgusted to know there was acknowledgment of this in 2004 yet they just now choose to call a recall on these situations. *tr

I was on my way home from work when a kid failed to yield to oncoming traffic. i hit him on the passenger side with the front of my vehicle. i was traveling approximately 40 mph. his airbags deployed, my air bags did not. i proceeded to file a complaint with gm. after several months going back and forth with the complaint process with gm: they said there was nothing wrong with the car. they also stated that with the type of front end impact, they would not expect the airbags to deploy. i argued that the other cars did with a side impact, mine should have with a frontal impact. i do have pictures that tell the story very clearly. i also went through 6 - 8 weeks of physical therapy to try and cope with the pain. i still have pain 3.5 years after the crash. updated 04/07/14 updated 07/22/14

Went to start the vehicle and my ignition was locked. worked an hour trying to do be able to turn key over. this has been just out of nowhere popped up one day. has happened every time i shut off car and pull keys out of ignition. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost power. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx] 21 yrs. old was killed in a car accident. we received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevy cobalt for power steering failure. the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. i knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure. it was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representatives to the coparts scrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident. a photographer, an accident reconstruction and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. we went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. all the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting [xxx] on to the highway where she was run over. we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. the cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery. at the coparts scrap yard in duryea, myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told the story of an extremely violent wreck. i was told by [xxx]that i would know the results from the black box data the next day. when i tried to contact gm through [xxx], miss price that they would not communicate with our family. gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective. this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated and the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 107,000. pm *tr

Since purchasing this car, i've been able to remove the key from the ignition. i was prompted by the recent recall, but my car was apparently not affected. *tr

While making a left turn, the car felt as if it was sliding and hit a guardrail. then, slide alongside it. that impact propelled my car across the street and it collided with a guard-wall, on the other side of the street, totaling the vehicle. *tr

The ignition on the car is loose and just through the weight of the key chain and by hitting a bump, the key can shift out of the "on" position, causing the car to turn off. this has happened on several occasions, typically on the highway - the car will completely shut off. fortunately, each time my wife was able to coast to the side of the road and restart the car. the dealership said that this is a common problem in this model year. the dangers of this condition are obvious. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he attempted to make a right hand turn and the power steering failure light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 102,000. ap

Driving 45 on a state road and my car just powered down. no previous issues. *tr

Complete power failure at random while traveling at 50 mph. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when he turned the vehicle on and then off it failed to restart. the vehicle also made a rumbling noise when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition module and the spark plug wires needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 93,000. rk

While making a left hand u-turn, car suffered a loss of power causing a loss of control, as a result a tree was hit causing the car to be totaled. this is as reported by my daughter who was driving at the time. *tr

I had the ignition cylinder replaced about a year ago, due to the key not being able to release. this was a common problem with 2005 model year cobalts. well, the vehicle is doing this again. the key is not being released from the ignition cylinder. however, this time i believe it is the shifter assembly that has gone bad. there is no reverse lock out. i can freely cycle through the gears without applying the brakes which is a safety hazard. i can put the car in reverse without applying the brakes by simply moving the shift lever. little to no force is needed, i can accidentally knock the lever into reverse with the littlest of force. i have yet to contact the dealer about the issue since i am sure it will cost a fortune to fix even though it is a documented problem with a few technical service bulletins on the issue. *tr

I bought this vehicle new in february 2005. i've always been very diligent in maintaining and caring for my car. this summer i had noticed a gasoline odor several times when i got into my car. i always looked under the vehicle for wet spots or dripping but never found anything. in january 2014 i took my car in to have the annual safety inspection done. the inspector told me my car needed brakes on both axles and front rotors. he also told me he smelled a gasoline odor but could not find an active leak even though he turned the key on and primed the fuel system several times. because it was raining that day he told me the underside of the vehicle was wet which prevented him from finding any wet areas due to a fuel leak. he told me he would check again when i brought it back for the re-inspection. a few days later, after the brake repairs, the inspector put my car on the lift and found the fabric heat shield/sleeve was damp with gasoline. he removed the heat shield/sleeve and found that the supply fuel line had rusted through. i did some research online and have found this is a very common problem with the cobalt model. i took my car to the local chevrolet dealership and they gave me an estimate of $647 to replace the one bad fuel line! a fuel line rusting through in less than 9 years? terrible design having fuel lines run a few inches from the exhaust pipes. terrible quality parts that fail prematurely and cause a fire hazard making the vehicle unsafe to drive. terrible customer service at the dealership with an uncaring attitude and statements of "it's a car, they don't last forever" and "it's only $647, it's not the end of the world". i guess someone's car has to catch on fire, someone get killed, and gm get sued before they'll do something about this known and common problem. now i know why the us government had to bail out gm. smh! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a gasoline odor being emitted from the vehicle. he later discovered that there was a gasoline leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, who stated that the fuel line was rusted and would need a total replacement. the mechanic also advised that the line could be mended as a temporary repair. the fuel line was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. updated 03/21/14*lj

Randomly, the driver's door latch fails to function. if the door is open, it will not latch closed. if the door is closed, neither the interior or exterior door handle will open the door. obviously, this is rather a severe safety concern. if this were to occur after an accident, an un-injured occupant could die from fire--or drown if the car were submerged. i explored the issue on multiple internet forums and found this is a rather common issue. for instance, here is a query on the cobalt ss forum. just entering "door latch" comes up with these search results. http://www.cobaltss.net/forums/esp_search.php?query=door+latch&ref=esp-nav-bar&type=all on one poll, fully 50% of all cobalt owners have experienced this issue. 50%. i found there is an nhtsa case on the issue. the action number is: "nhtsa: action number: 10038344 service bulletin number: 308836." this references the dealer service bulletin #pi0011a. a dealer applied the bulletin, the issue remains. i am now having the latch replaced, however that is no guarantee that the issue will be resolved. worried i may have this problem at some point with the passenger door, i looked into the latch on the passenger door. the latch is not available and has been discontinued by gm. even though there is an nhtsa action on this issue, gm has seen fit to make fixing the problem impossible. one has to ask, "why is the part sold out?" clearly, the failure rate has been so high that gm has sold out their entire stock of replacement parts. the part numbers needed for my passenger door latch are either 15906018 or 15892690. i can't believe that there is no recall for this. people will die. gm isn't even stocking all of the parts that might fix the issue. the service bulletin does not fix the problem. gm knows how to make a door latch that works. please, require gm to fix this before people die. *tr

The brake caliper was rattling because it was broke i had a auto repair man replace part then all of a sudden it brakes again that was for the front and back it also has elected electrical problems the windows work when they want and the car mostly always stalls it has even stalled on me in the middle of traffic on hwy what it does is act real sluggish and the more you press on the gas the more it bogs out and pulls back instead of taking off as supposed to the turn signals in the front always blow everytime replaced there is also interior electrical problems such as the interior lighting works when it wants to and the doors lock and unlock themselves with will unset the anti theft system and allow for prowlers to take the car. *tr

Multiple problems with my '05 cobalt, but this was problem cannot be duplicated by dealer and when i called gmc, they cannot tell me anything about this problem. driving on a highway approx. 50-55 mph and all of a sudden car dropped to approx 20 mph. dash reading said 'reduced engine power' and my traction control light came on. nothing would make the car go faster, luckily nobody was behind me. car kept acting like it was going to die. got the car to my in-laws, which was only 5 minutes away and we unhooked the battery. after letting the car sit for a few minutes and the battery together, the car seemed fine. took it to the dealer and said they can't get a code because the battery was unplugged. i called gmc and they told me they can't do anything without the code. i have children who sit in the back of my car and i am not waiting for the problem to happen again, if i am on the interstate and cars are behind me, they are going to run into me, as there was no warning this was going to happen. not happy that chevy seems to be avoiding a huge safety issue and pretending it doesn't exist. there needs to be a recall on this immediately.

On november 11th, 2013, i was driving my vehicle down my street when all of a sudden, my car reads power steering and the tc light also comes on. the car begins to jerk as if it was going to turn off on its on. i immediately pulled over and turned the car off and waited about 5 minutes before i turned the car back on. when i started the car again the lights went off and the car drove as if nothing happened. on november 24th, 2013, i was leaving work and as i was pulling out of the parking lot into incoming traffic, the wheel all of a sudden just locked up on me and i almost had a serious accident. when i pulled over, the power steering light comes on again but this time so does the transmission light. i drove it to the nearest auto zone to get a diagnostics on it and they informed me that the codes that had showed up were dealer codes and only they could fix the problem. i stopped at the gas station to try and check the power steering fluid on it but there was no dipstick. when i turned the car on again, the power steering light and transmission light both turned off and the car drove as if nothing ever happened. i googled the codes that the gentleman gave me at auto zone and it turns out that there is a recall on my type of vehicle for the same exact issues. i called the dealership to try and get the issue fixed for free, but when i gave the mechanic the last 8 digits of my vin, he stated to me that my car wasnt listed on the list of recalls despite the fact that im having the same issues as the cars that have actually been recalled. i dont know what to do and i fear for my safety as well as the safety of my kids and other drivers. please help me to get this issue reported asap to gm. i love my car but i also love my kids and our lives

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) and after the recall repair was performed while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. in addition, the steering wheel became difficult for the contact to maneuver. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

Vehicle was parked inside garage, filling tires with air. a cigarette lighter powered air compressor was being used to fill tires. was only in use for a few minutes, when air compressor stopped. the fuse for the cigarette lighter was blown. this was a common problem with the car. on several occasions the fuse for the cigarette lighter would be blown for no apparent reason. i have only used it in the past to use my obd ii scanner, being that the obd diagnostic port is powered by the same fuse as the cigarette lighter. besides using the obd scanner, no other things have been used via the cigarette lighter. regardless the fuse would be blown. after the fuse was blown with the air compressor, i unplugged it from the cigarette lighter, only to see smoke coming from under the hood. the fuse melted in the fuse block. from there, the window wipers began operating, as well as the windshield wiper fluid being shot out from the nozzles. smoke began pouring from the inside of the car, from under the dash. i quickly ran to the trunk where the battery is located, and disconnected the battery as soon as i could. garage was filled with smoke, with the ominous burnt electronic smell. *tr

Driver's side door will not open from inside or outside. both the inside and the outside door handles will become "loose" and while easy to pull handles, the door will still not open.

Car stalls out when you stop or even on the highway!! my car stalled on the highway. will not start again. no engine light came on!!!. needs new engine!!!! after googling my car. numerous same issues. this should be a recall!!

I was driving my chevy cobalt on tuesday around 25 mph when something popped up saying power steering, the steering wheel got completely hard and i couldn't turn it. almost got into a car accident while making a left. next day, nothing happened. a day after, it started with the problem again. took my car to the mechanic and he told me that it might be that the pump went bad. this is outrageous and really scary. gm has to do something about it considering i am not the first one to complain about this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph , the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired but the contact did not know what was specifically repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 205,510.

Sitting at a turn light, cars started to move and i started to accelerate when i heard a loud pop noise (was not going over more than 10mph). so i pulled over and looked opened the hood to find my oil cap, filter, a black piece, and spring had popped out of the oil filter location which was in the block. oil had been spewed all over. i took the oil cap to a chevrolet dealership and the service guy said he had never seen the oil cap and filter pop out of the block, he examined the cap and only noticed one minor break in the threads of the cap. he said that the black piece and the spring that go in the cap must have failed which in turn cause the cap to pop out of the block, he also told me to look at the block to make sure it was not cracked. i then inspected block to make sure it was not cracked, which it was not, and had a new cap, filter and oil installed. *tr

My power steering has gone out on 6/3/09 ,7/31/10, 10/8/13. it been in the shop many more times and they can not seem to find anything wrong. the power steering light comes on and then wants to die. i do not want this to lead to an accident. what can we do to protect other 2005 cobalt owner? the recall was fixed and still having many of the same problem. it has no warning just does it whenever it wants! i could be turning or driving on the interstate. the car needs to be recalled!!! i have been putting up with this long enough. *tr

In aug 2006 purchased a 2005 chevy cobalt ls 4 door sedan. after having for 6 months, needed new front brakes, had replaced and was informed that the rotors were warped; had to replace two other times. finally got another manufacturers installed. since getting this car have also had the key stuck in the ignition whereas i couldn't get it out dealership can not reproduce (and it is out of warranty). am still having this problem to date, more so now because of having to replace the steering column. (see below) in mar 2010 because of recall had steering replaced. in july 2011 it was replaced again, and again (9/13/2013). i lost control of the car while making a turn almost hitting a parked car. mechanic was able to reproduce this. but because gm is the only place that you can get these parts you therefore have to use them.(no after market parts made) it cost me $792 to get this replace this (out of pocket).. since getting this car, have had to replace struts, springs, shocks, brakes, control arm bushings most of this as i understand it would normally with higher mileage. when i got the car it had i believe 22k miles on it. now it has 54200 on it...that's roughly 5k/yr. all maintenance has been performed and the car has not been abused. gm needs to do something with these cars not just ignore the problems. *tr

I was driving and trying to get up to speed and all my dashboard gauges began to drop down to zero, as in it would not register any speed, rpms or anything. my turn signals do not work during that time either. this happens often and could be dangerous as in switching lanes, or trying to turn. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 156,635.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering malfunctioned and the power steering warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 127,000.

While driving, the check engine light came on and the information display on the dashboard flashed "power steering." the car began shifting in and out of gear. the shifts are very rough and cause the car to jerk. there is also a rapid clicking sound that comes from the area of the gear selector. the code for the check engine light relates to the transmission control module. *tr

On saturday morning 8/24/13 i got into my car and backed out of the driveway. once i backed out of the driveway and put the car into drive the car started to jerk. i kept driving for about another 50 feet to a stop sign. it jerked to whole way to the stop sign. there i made a u turn to go back home to get my father. he got in the car and we drove back to the same corner and once again it jerked the whole way to the stop sign. so we went back to the house so my dad could get some his shoes on so we could take it to where i bought the car. while he was in the house i turn the car off. when my dad got back in the car and i turn the car back on and drove to the sign the jerking had went away. i drove the car the rest of the day and put around 75 miles on it that day with no other problems. on sunday night 8/25/13 i got into my car to drive into town. i drove about block and the car began to jerk and shake again. i drove about another block and pulled into a parking lot. once i stopped i noticed the power steering light on the dashboard had come on. i turned my car off and sit there for a little while turned it back on and drove in town with no problems the rest of the night. on monday 8/26/13 i drove the car 30 miles back to where i bought it with no problems. their service department has been trying to recreate the problem now for 3 day with no success. *tt

Rear door opened while driving. power steering cuts off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel locked and the power steering warning lamp illuminated. the contact mentioned that the vehicle had been repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) once before. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 112,000. returned by usps on 10-22-2013. second attempt on 10-31-2013 failed. *kb

After starting the cobalt or even if i am driving down the interstate at 70 mph, the t/c lights, brake lights, power steering lights all light up on the dash. the speedometer and rpm gauges start going crazy. the radio will also go in and out. usually on the interstate, the car will continue to drive, which is very scary. but if i am in town or slowing down to stop, the car will cut off. then after i crank it again and start to move, the transmission changes gears really rough and feels like it is going to fall out. the only thing i have found to fix this (after weeks at different dealerships) is to turn the car off and flip the key on and off several(20 plus) times. *tr

At random times, my 2005 chevy cobalt will pop up a "check engine" light and a "traction control" light, where i lose my power steering, the motor shifts hard into each gear, and the motor runs very rough. also, there are clicking sounds at the shifter, like it is trying to shift into a gear or something. this is a serious hazard and as i've read online, i am not the only one this has happened to. there are thousands of others. this entire car needs to be recalled because no one knows what is doing this! *tr

The traction control light came on, the car started jerking really bad. the check engine light came on, and the "power steering" started flashing on my dashboard. my power steering went out, i was unable to steer the car. i had the car towed to the dealership, they could not get it to duplicate the problem. exactly one week later, it did it again, once again i had it towed to the dealer. they had the car for 2 weeks and could not get it to duplicate the problem. so, once again i have the car back, lets see how long it takes to screw up this time. *tr

Vehicle has a rattle and vibration at highways speeds from 50-80. steering is very loose and rattling sound is loud. also, at slow speeds and going over bumps there is a clunking sound in the steering column and rattling noise from wheel. *tr

I was driving in to my apartment complex when my car completely loss power. i was able to steer, however i was not able to accelerate. the radio turned off and the air conditioner quite working. this has happened twice since i've gotten my car. luckily, i was in places where i could safely pull over. i had to turn my car off, wait for a few minutes and turn it back on to get it to work correctly. i am also having issues with my power steering. i am starting to think that this car just isn't safe anymore and i am looking into possibly getting a new car because of it. it is becoming dangerous to drive this car! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the fuel gauge and tachometer fluctuated erratically. the contact also stated that the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that there was low battery voltage. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,500. updated 08/27/13*lj when the consumer stated the vehicle, there was a high idle and a hard shift into reverse. the ignition shift lock release solenoid malfunctioned. when the key was held in acc mode, the brake lock release solenoid malfunctioned. the tachometer and fuel gauge fluctuated erratically. updated 08/27/13

While driving on a major highway, "power steering" message is displayed on dash, warning chime sounds repeatedly, power door locks cycle at random, instrument panel gauges stop working intermittently and jump around, complete loss of power, and random warning lights appear on dash. at times the gas pedal was completely unresponsive, then vehicle would lurch forward - had a near miss incident when the loss of power on acceleration from a red light almost caused another vehicle to hit us. issue has occurred at random intervals since the car was new, but has become more frequent lately and tends to occur more often on hot days. dealer was unable to duplicate concern, despite hundreds of similar complaints on the internet. *tr

I was driving down the hill and my car made a "ding noise" three times and on the display it said power steering at which time it made a clicking noise and i could barely turn the steering wheel, i made it about 3 feet with the car "bucking" and was able to pull into the nearest parking lot and sat there and turned my car off and then turned it on the steering wheel would only turn slightly and my car would not reverse. this happened about 3 years ago and i had it fixed for $800 and now it's happening again. i am fearful that this car is not safe to drive and i don;t know what is wrong with my power steering. i had a new engine put in last year and all this for a car that is only 7 yrs old. i don't have the money to keep replacing parts and i am concerned that this is not a safe car for myself and my children. *tr

I was driving to work one morning in december at approximately 55mph. all of a sudden my tachometer went from about 2 to 0 and i was coasting to a stop. i made it to the side of the road where the car then just turned off. 55mph and my car just turned off!!! when i would try to restart it would start, but then turn off again when i would put it in gear. the car had approximately 170,000 miles, but anytime i would stop at a stop light it would die. i took it to my mechanic who was unable to diagnose anything wrong. i contacted chevrolet, but they said that there wasn't a recall to be issued. i was always afraid to come to a complete stop because of the car turning off. i was also in the parking lot at work and was coming around the corner to pull into a parking space, the car died again! mind you this was the same day that i was going 55mph down the road and the car died. it took 11 tries to get the car to stay on so that i could get it to a parking place. once i had it in a parking place and stopped, it died again. a recall needs to be issued before someone gets killed in an accident you peace of crap car people. *tr

I was driving down the road and the power steering gave out. i had this replaced in 2010 and it has already given out. i called the customer service line and they said it was my problem unless i went to the dealership and got another diagnostic test done on the car which was my responsibility. i was unaware of the first recall and was charged 100 deductible. i figured since i was there getting my car serviced i would get other things fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn. in addition, the traction control and the power steering warning light illuminated as the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed however, the diagnostic was unable to determine a specific failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver which caused a slight loss of control and the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. there were no personal injuries. a police report was not filed of the incident. the vehicle was driven with caution and had not been repaired. in 2010, the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). the failure recurred two days after the remedy repair was performed. the vehicle was taken back twice to the dealer where the spark plugs were replaced. the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 14,902.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. *tr

My 2005 chevy cobalt begins to shake while driving on the freeway. i can feel the vibration starting through the floor board and eventually the whole front end begins to shake. the steering wheel violently shakes from front to back(versus side to side) and the vehicle is hard to control. i always have to pull over or get off the freeway. it feels like the whole front end is going to fall apart. after coming to a complete stop i can continue to drive without any problems. this began almost 6 months ago. i have had my car looked at several times and each time i take it and someone test drives it they cannot find a problem. they have done inspections of brakes, tires ( rebalance and rotate, checked front end alignment, checked steerage and linkage and they find nothing wrong. they also tell me that my car is in great condition. but it continues to shake all the time. sometimes it won't happen for a week or two, sometimes it happens two or three times a week. . *tr

The fuel pump is defective and leaking gas this is a recall on the 2006 models and up but not on a 2005 model. there are endless complaints online about the 2005 models leaking gas but there are no recalls on it yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle started to shake violently and would hesitate sporadically. the contact mentioned that she attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard, accompanied by an abnormally loud noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 125,458. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted strong fuel odor. the vehicle was not inspected; however the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 103,000.

I was almost killed in this car when my steering froze up on the highway. i couldn't turn my wheel. thank god i was able to make it to the side of the road, but was very dangerous & scary. long story short i had it checked out and was told it needs a new steering assist motor which was recalled back in 2010. my dealership claims they fixed it back in 2010 when the recall was issued. they claim to have the paperwork (actually only 1/2 of the paper work). if it was fixed it isn't working now and i was almost killed. this was a recall and i don't think i should have to pay $500. to get it fixed. i have complained to gm & spoke to [xxx] at your company and got nowhere! in fact [xxx] sided with the dealership. i would like this fixed at no expense to myself. if his issue is not resolved i am going to my local tv show and also to my state senator ron blumenfeld who will indeed resolve this issue if you are at all familiar with channel 8 and mr blumenfeld. i can't believe you would jeopardize someone's safety over the almighty dollar! i should not have to pay $115. just to get it looked at and then another $500 to replaced the motor....yet again!! i look forward to hearing back from you. i am copying this letter to [xxx] as well as my attorney. also, terryville chevy, where i bought the car has been totally unhelpful and refusing to help me without money. it is a 2005 chevy cobalt. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Can not open door from inside or outside. vehicle is not locked, will not open. huge safety concern. *tr

My car repeatedly go through times of fits. these fits include losing power steering, power steering chime, traction control chime, clicking behind the radio, spinning speedometer, gas gauge fails, jerking or hiccupping as one person described it, occasional stalling. my car will drive fine for weeks, likes its new even, then all of a sudden it has a fit and this goes on for days. this started when my car was a year or two old. i have taken it to the dealer a total of 8 times. early on when the car was younger it would seem to be repaired only do start this problem again a year later. now that the car is older and not under warranty i have quit taking it as i do not believe it will help. they do not seem to know how to correct this problem. they are rude to me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering began to vibrate violently. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven on normal or uneven road surfaces. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic numerous times for the failure. the repairs performed on the vehicle consisted of the replacement of the entire front suspension, excluding the steering column and rack and pinion. the failure continued to occur after the repairs were performed. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that both the traction control and power steering warning indicators illuminated until the engine was turned off. there was also a complete loss of power steering and the transmission began to down shift independently. the contact was able to continue to drive with excessive force being applied to the steering wheel. the failures would recur sporadically. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering). the failure recurred one year after the recall remedy was performed. the vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unavailable.

The car has been in the shop so many times for the same thing. when you drive at times, the car sputters and dies out and runs rough. it overheats and then the mechanic cant find the problem or anything wrong but i have to pay to have it looked at. my cousin bought a 2009 cobalt and her car has the same problems of dying out. the car is always in the shop because everything breaks down. i still owe on the car and its a money pit. a mechanic said my frame is bent. i haven't been in an accident. i am stuck with a lemon and its squeezing me. *tr

When starting up the vehicle, the check engine and traction lights are lit up. the gauges fluctuate, as well as the temperture reading blinks. loud clicking sounds can be heard coming from the shift selector. the steering wheel will not turn due to loss of power steering. after shutting off vehicle, the ignition will not release keys for about 15-20 seconds. have also lost power steering on freeway at speeds of 70 mph. have attempted to have gm and the dealership resolve the issue, first by having the recalled parts replaced. problem is recurring for third time, after being "handled" by the dealership the last two times. a very dangerous and potentially life-threatening problem. *tr

Unable to open drivers side door either from inside or outside. doors appear to lock/unlock fine but handle feels like it is disconnected. this has happened multiple times. in researching on internet, i found that many cobalt owners are having the same problem and that a quick fix is to pound on the outside of the door around the handle and that whatever is out of alignment will pop back into place. i consider this to be a very serious safety hazard in that one might be trapped inside of the car with no quick means of exit. *tr

Why isn't there a recall for the 2005 cobalt? this happened shortly after i purchased the vehicle! why do you have the recall only for 2009, it should be for 2005 and all models affected, regardless of the year! just picking one year is not accurate for this type of issue. this need to be fixed asap! please and thank you! "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". on some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. if the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. with this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump needed to replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 185,000.

If there has been the same recall on 2009 chevelot cobalt, it should be for 2005! i can tell you of 3 other people with the same issue. this is not safe for cars to be on the road with this issue. transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect", and fmvss 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention". on some of these vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. if the clip is not fully engaged, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. with this condition, the drive could move the shifter to "park" and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not be in "park". *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the steering wheel seized while parking. the vehicle was shut down and restarted then functioned properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 111,944.

At multiple times, the driver side door will not open from either the inside or the outside latch. this seems to happen mainly when it gets very cold outside. when i pull the latch it doesn't feel like it catches anything inside the door. this problem will go on for a couple weeks, and then suddenly the latch will begin to work again. *tr

For no apparent reason and without any warning (no check engine light or anything), i received an "engine power reduced" warning and my car's engine completely shut down while i was completing a turn in a busy intersection. luckily, i was able to coast to safety and park in a nearby parking lot. the car refused to turn back on for several minutes. once it did, i drove my car to my office and was able to start it and drive it without further incident for several weeks. then, without warning it happened again while i was on the freeway and has been happening intermittently since then. when i took it to the dealership, they claimed they are not aware of other people having this problem, but i have found numerous complaints and reports from other owners online, so i'm not convinced of their honesty or concern regarding this matter. they say they *think* the problem might be the master computer or at least that is their "best guess" (their words, not mine). i will be replacing it later this week. unfortunately, i'm not confident the repair will fix the problem. after gm's repeated and explicit denial of the power steering problem and how long it took them to admit there even was one, i have decided to appeal to you. at present, when driving this car, i am a danger to myself and everyone else who might be around me on the road...as are all other cobalt drivers. please, investigate this matter before someone has this happen at the wrong place and the wrong time and someone gets seriously hurt, or worse. gm knows it created a car with a faulty electrical system which could result in catastrophic failures and they need to take responsibility for it and fix it. just because they stopped making the car, does not absolve their responsibility to make them safe for everyone on the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact shifted into neutral and attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was started after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to duplicate the failure. the check engine warning light illuminated after diagnosis. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the instrument panel suddenly became dark. the contact exited the vehicle to inspect the failure further when he discovered that the rear end of the vehicle had ignited in flames. the contact stated that the fire began near the fuel tank area. the fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for further inspection but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering assist failed. the contact stated that he had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the power steering motor needed to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system), but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 43,643.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that once she was able to restart the vehicle it hesitated and started shaking violently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,600 and the current mileage was 117,631.

After having taken my car into the chevrolet dealer for a power steering failure the car acted up again. they replaced the power steering motor however after about 1 hour of driving the cruise control disengaged and the power steering message came on the display. the gauges started going crazy and the check engine light would flash on and off as well as the parking brake light. at lower speeds there was a clicking sound from under the automatic transmission box and the car jerked when changing gears. this is extremely dangerous as driving on the free way at those speeds can lead to fatalities. i am extremely thankful nothing happened. general motors needs to get this right as clearly replacing the power steering motor is not the solution to the problem! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering assist failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a ditch. there were no injuries. the vehicle had been previously repaired for the power steering assist under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was not taken to the dealer after the crash. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 174,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the rear running lights and all of the dashboard lights failed without warning. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle would shift abnormally hard and would often jump when driving at various speeds. in addition, the vehicle would sporadically attempt to stall. the contact stated that various warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel when the failure occurred. the contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and each time the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure. the contact also stated that the automatic key fob could not be used to lock the doors because the anti-theft alarm could not be disarmed. as a result, the contact had to manually lock and unlock the doors at all times. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.

While backing car up steering went out. steering wheel would spin around. found out that the lower shaft in steering column and the gear coming out of steering rack separated. had to change steering rack / lower shaft / clock spring. cost $1200.00 if this had happened while driving @ 65 mph with no control things would have been a lot more serious. i have my 24 month old baby in the car most of the time. checked recalls and there seems to be none for this year car, but there is a recall for 2006 with similar problems. *tr

The vehicle front passenger side makes a clunking noise through the bottom metal frame of the car when turning to an uneven road or driveway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline being emitted from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was a crack in the fuel pump. the contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump) however, the contact was advised that the recall was only issued for the 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles. the vehicle was replaced. the failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 12,100. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced with no assistance from the manufacturer. updated 11/16/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 50 mph. the contact also stated that the vehicle stalled while driving in reverse. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a defective throttle position sensor. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic to have the throttle position sensor replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. the contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 199,267.

The power steering message was on and the car ran like a dog and shifted roughly and traction control light was luminated and had no power is similar to all other accounts on this year and model? i need to know if gm is going to fix it and if it happens again am i going to loose control of the car? i understand it has a recall on it but considering the miles i have on it are they going to honor the recall? i don't have money to fix it so i don't know what to do if it happens again? i never seen or had anything like this before and i have always had gm products form oldsmobile, pontiac and mostly chevys i need reliable transporting on my job please tell me gm make this right by me [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

After approach from stop sign, went to accelerate, vehicle stalled, dashboard computer lights flashing, i.e power steering, brake, mph, and pinging. started vehicle after multiple attempts. difficult steering, accelerating no more than 30 mph, and transmission jerking. this vehicle has been to shop 2 times. the trans module was replaced august 1, 2012. a day after pick up, it had the same issues i.e. difficulty steering, unexpected stalling, rough limited acceleration, flashing computer lights on the dashboard. the auto shop employee assured me" it is safe to drive and do not be afraid.." the shop had this vehicle for three weeks. it was written on invoice, " car driven for 26 miles trouble free has possible inop issue, but is operating as designed." nine days after pickup this vehicle still remains unsafe on the road, with unexpected stalling stopping i.e stop/ go traffic, intersections, and computer lights flashing on dashboard. the tcm /ecm issue is still not resolved causing a safety issue with unexpected stalling and difficulty steering and loss of acceleration. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and several warning lights illuminated intermittently. the contact stated that while driving, power steering failed. as a result, the steering became hard to maneuver. the vehicle was not taken to a repair shop or dealer for inspection or repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle should be taken for diagnostic. the failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition, and a sudden loss in the power steering assist occurred. the vehicle was restarted numerous times before operating normally. in june 2012, the vehicle was repaired for the defect under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 22,162. updated 02/20/13*lj the consumer stated the power assist fails while driving. no p.s. warning lights except when driving. the dealer stated no warranty on recall repairs. updated 2/20/2013 *js

The 2005 chevy cobalt, as well as possibly every other model year cobalt has more problems than just the power steering motor failures. the speedometer no longer works in my vehicle, the low-fuel warning pops up no matter how much gas is in the car, the engine warning light illuminates, as well as the anti-theft light, battery light (the battery is brand new) and just about every light on the dashboard. though this isn't a big problem, the radio locks itself and cannot be used until the car is turned off and turned back on. the car struggles to get out of first gear and has stalled repeatedly at red lights and on ramps to the highway. i have had the power steering recall repair done twice and when i took the car back to the dealership in may because the power steering warning had popped up again and the power steering stopped working, they said it was not the power steering and they sent me home in my stalling, jumping car with no power steering. speaking to a chevy customer service representative, they told me to go have the car diagnosed (they did run a scan at the dealership and came up with codes u2107, u2100 and u2105) and that i should be responsible for the cost. i asked why they didn't suggest this at the dealership, and was never given an answer other than a repeated i should be held responsible and it's probably a bad ecm or bcm. the car is out of warranty and chevy offered 50% of the repair cost, but how is this a problem that i caused and should be responsible for at all? this car is incredibly unsafe to drive and i have read a number of similar complaints for this vehicle online. gm must be held responsible for their faulty vehicles. the power steering recall did not take care of everyone's problems and the customers should not be held responsible for the manufacturer's failure. *tr

My car was in the recall for power steering and i had the dealership replace the parts. i believe the recall was in 2010. within the last year i had the power steering motor replaced because it was doing the same thing it was doing before the recall. i lose power steering and the car jerks intermittently. there is no warning and it happens at all speeds. i was told to pull off to the side of the road, turn the car off and it should fix itself. unfortunately, the car started doing the same thing tonight. i am horrified that this is still happening and feel like the car is a death trap. i don't feel safe driving it and especially not with my children in the car. i plan on taking this issue up with chevrolet again, in the hopes that they should pay for it. please contact me for further information, i feel very strongly that this car should be recalled again for this issue. *tr

In the first incident, the power steering on my 2005 cobalt suddenly failed while accelerating up to highway speeds making it very difficult to turn. the power steering failure lasted until the vehicle was shut off after reaching my destination. the next day the power steering failed suddenly again twice and the failure would last until the vehicle was shut off. it's the same problem listed in recall #10v073000, but according to chevy, my vehicle isn't one included in the recall. *tr

My son was driving back from work at 11:30 p.m. on a dark desert road when he came upon a man fixing a tire at the side of the road. this gentleman's car was out onto the road a bit and the dps officers were called by other drivers since it was a hazardous situation. my son then came along and hit the car with the right front of his car (no deployment of airbags at this point). then attempted to correct the situation and rolled his car onto the desert floor landing on the roof. still no bags deployed at this time. there were sparks coming from the vehicle and he crawled out the driver side window. at that time the dps officer was at the scene. he sustained seatbelt burn to his neck, road burn to arm, back and cut finger from broken glass. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and was nearly involved in a crash. the contact was able to safely control the vehicle and maneuver off the road. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileages were 107,000.

After having been repaired several times under the power steering recall, the problems have become worse. the car stalls, lights flicker, the low fuel message will flash despite there being gas in the car, the power steering is completely inoperable, the speedometer rests on zero at all times, various warning lights are always illuminated and the car struggles to get out of second gear (it is an automatic.) the dealership service center gave diagnostic codes indicating possible issues with the body control module and electronic control module and stated that it wasn't covered under the recall, but that the power steering motor had again gone out, but they would not fix it. the car has stalled numerous times on -ramps to highways and in intersections and has become too dangerous to drive, but chevrolet has refused to acknowledge the problem and only technical service bulletins exist, though they will now acknowledge them when asked, as though the problem is not a dangerous one. the entire electrical system of the car is faulty and should be recalled as it is a major safety concern. *tr

I was driver and the wheel get stuck. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. the contact was able to start the engine and shut the engine off, but the key would have to remain in the ignition. the vehicle was shifted into park and the contact attempted to wiggle the key several times but to no avail. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

On several prior occasions, the key would become stuck in the ignition. to solve this problem, i would simply shift from park to drive, cycling through the gears. this would allow the key to be removed from the ignition. i figured it was a small problem with the automatic gear shifter, it may not be fully engaging in park. this situation carried on for approximately two (2) years, whenever needed i would repeat the cycling of gears to disengage the key. however, a few days ago the key became stuck in the ignition and the previous solution would no longer dislodge the key. i found the switch under the steering wheel to remove the key, but the car is inoperable due to the key becoming stuck in the ignition cylinder on a constant basis. upon doing some research, i have come to the conclusion that is a common problem with automatic transmission equipped cobalts. the shifter is not fully engaging a micro shifter when engaging in park, causing the key to remain in the ignition. it has come to the point where i can not remove the key, even while using the switch under the steering wheel. *tr

My car shutts off every couple of minutes while im driving it also shut down on big intersection and i almost got hit by the car in back of me. it is very dangerous i was so scared the car just honked and was mad because it was my fault the car just shut off. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 34 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated, the speed decreased to zero and the tachometer increased to 4,000 rpms. the locks on the door started going up and down and the vehicle became difficult to steer. the contact stopped and turned the vehicle off. after the vehicle was started, the failure was resolved. the failure recurred six times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the vehicle had too many fault codes to be diagnosed properly. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the vin was unavailable. the current and failure mileage was 136,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electronic power assist system) in may of 2010. the contact stated that the repaired failed and the power steering assist failed, causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 120,000.

When maneuvering the vehicle my steering wheel seizes up over and over again while making a turn. consequently it must be turned hard to overcome this resistance. often this causes the driver to over steer. it does this repeatedly even when going through the same turn. correcting the over steer is also plagued by these same spots of hard resistance. if you turn the steering wheel while the car is not moving you can feel the same problem. had the front end of the car inspected and those components are in good shape. you can hear a sound coming from the steering column when resistance is felt. the car had safety recall # 10023 repair done on 6/14/2010 at dutch chevrolet in belfast, maine (repair order 25485). i called chevy and they said that the recall repair was warranted for 12 months or miles which ever came first. i have an appointment today 5/1/12 to have it looked at by the same dealer. the representative from chevy said they will follow up on this however they did not offer to cover the cost of the repair. bad enough that the problem is chronic, a real safety concern, but worse yet chevy won't even take responsibility for a lifetime warranty on a recall repair. this is unconscionable. *js the consumer stated he went to the local dealer to have the steering problem diagnosed. it turned out the problem was not directly related to the original repair of the electric steering assist unit after all. rather, the intermediate steering shaft u-joint needed to be replaced. the charge was slightly under $250. after discussing the problem with the warranty division, the consumer was given a discount of $150.00. the consumer no longer wished to pursue his complaint. updated ivoq 06/15/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would completely loose power sporadically, while driving at various speeds. the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 90,000. updated 05/10/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). after the repair was performed, the power steering warning indicator began to illuminate. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the conrtact was awaiting further repairs. the contact had not experienced a defect with the power steering prior to the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 99,997.

Took my car to dealer because of bad clunking in front end. they replaced the bushings (while under warranty). now (58000 mi) i am having the same problem and the clunking is much worse?! seems to be an ongoing problem with these cobalts. seems there should be some kind of recall with all these complaints before there is a horrific accident!!!! also (i have the 2 door) there is a constant problem with the doors not working! all the sudden you try to get in and the handle moves but does not open! i would have to enter/exit on passenger side! i have had parts to this replaced several times now. this too could also be very dangerous if in an accident! i am still happy with my car but not with the same ongoing issues that could lead to potential disaster! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the engine power reduced light illuminated. the vehicle then decelerated to 10 mph and began to shake violently. the contact safely stopped the vehicle and upon restarting, the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurred intermittently and the vehicle also stalled on a few occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and several mechanics where the ignition coil pack, spark plugs and the air mass flow sensor was replaced. the failure persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 112,000.

My car shut off while driving out of a parking lot a couple of days ago. everything shut down. i couldn't even brake. i was able to put the gear in park and restart it just fine. however this is the fourth time this has happened. the last time being on the george washington bridge. the very first time was 2 months after i purchased this car. i assumed it was because i went over a speed bump that was larger than normal. the second time i went over a pothole. the third time was on the highway. so i had a mechanic look at it and he stated that i could be the alternator. this was about 2-3yrs after purchase. however my time was very limited. i live in md but i work in new york so i spend a lot of time there and leave my car at home. so i haven't had a chance to get it fixed. with this last incident i decided to search the internet and it turns out that i am not the only one with this issue. i found it funny that there were many others with the same or similar problem. i put in a search for "cobalt shutting off while driving" and found a couple of sites describing similar issues. this last incident reminded me of how dangerous this could be. i had my 4 yr old niece in the backseat and the exit of the parking lot was on a hill. feeling the car rolling back and not being able to brake would surely be considered a safety issue. on a side note i did have my car examined for the recall i was given notice about. this was completed last year. nothing abnormal was reported.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. the gauges on the instrument panel also displayed inaccurate readings whenever the failure occurred. the contact stated that she had to wait long periods of time before the steering wheel returned to normal functioning ability. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was common for the make and model. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact also stated that prior to the failures, the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a loud knocking noise was heard from the bottom front of the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered some assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed the failure and determined that the front lower control arm was defective. the dealer replaced two control arms but one the failure recurred on one control arm. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

On january 10th, 2010 our daughter [xxx] 21 yrs. old was killed in a car accident. we received a recall notice from gm in april 2010 on the car a 2005 chevy cobalt for power steering failure. the recall involves removing entire power steering mechanism built by a partially owned toyota factory. i knew the minute i got the news that my daughter was killed so violently and that it did not involve another car that it had to be mechanical failure. it was too late to save our daughter [xxx] but not too late to save others, i contacted gm who sent three representatives to the coparts scrap yard in duryea where the cobalt was stored in july to investigate the car accident. a photographer, an accident reconstructionist and a mechanical engineer that flew in from detroit, the objective was to remove the black box, computer from the car and analyze the data. we went to the scrap yard and for the first time saw the wreckage that was once a beautiful red sports car. all the windows including the sun roof were blown out, the cobalt had flipped, rolled, ejecting[xxx] on to the highway where she was run over. we are not sure if [xxx] was killed on impact. the cobalt burst into flames melting the instrument panel, shift, upholstery. at the coparts scrap yard in duryea, myself and my husband [xxx] father saw the car for the first time the cobalt told the story of an extremely violent wreck. i was told by [xxx] that i would know the results from the black box data the next day. when i tried to contact gm through [xxx]that they would not communicate with our family. gm has my property and they will not release the data without us providing proof that the car was defective. this is not possible since they took the most valuable piece of information from the car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I experienced "catastrophic" brake failure while driving my 2005 chevy cobalt lt sedan w/automatic transmission on the highway. i was forced to make a sudden emergency stop from approx 45mph to 0. the abs system worked perfectly as the roads were wet and i did not lose control resulting from my sudden stop, with the abs and traction control instrument lites illuminating. however upon quickly trying to resume travel (since i was straddling 2 lanes on the highway) the brakes would not "release" and fearing a rear end collision from approaching traffic, i shifted into 1st gear and simply drove 15' to the shoulder, fighting against the "grip" of the brakes. on the shoulder, with the abs & tc lites still on, i was safely able to repeatedly shift in and out of park and repeatedly pumped the brake pedal until finally after approx 1min they released their grip and the abs & tc lites turned off allowing me to resume travel. i traveled for approx 10 min at 65mph w/cruise control, when suddenly an alarm sounded with the abs & tc lites illuminating again. i traveled approx 1mi before exiting the highway to investigate the alarms and their meaning. i entered the off ramp at approx 60mph and attempted to slow the vehicle but the brake pedal simply went straight to the floor with no pressure! i quickly repeated the action with the same result. fearing a hydraulic loss, i began pumping the brakes with no success. simultaneously i downshifted to 2nd however due to the near 60mph speed this had no effect as the automatic transmission will not downshift until reaching a safe rpm level for that gear. my final resort was using the parking brake which only slowed the car to approx 25mph until they also became inoperative with smoke billowing from the rear wheels. i ran through the intersection, finally stopping 1/2 way up the opposing on-ramp, thankfully due to the slight incline. *tr

While driving on a well maintained road, with no environmental factors (such as wind, rain, snow), i completely lost control of the steering of my vehicle. i did not hear any beeping, clicking, or any noises that would have indicated that there was something wrong. the car weaved across two lanes, and hit a guardrail before crashing front-first into a tree. both airbags were deployed. i was able to safely make it out of the vehicle. i was later taken to an urgent care where x rays showed that my spine was out of alignment. i am currently suffering back and neck pain which keeps me from engaging in daily activities as well as performing my job to the best of my ability. i bought this car because it was supposed to be safe, yet it seems this vehicle is the cause of the crash, and my subsequent injuries. *tr

I was driving with my new born baby when the power steering went out and i couldnt control the car. *tr

Pulling out of my parking space 2 hours after i parked, and my car started jerking forward. then i noticed my check engine light came on, then power steering starting flashing across the screen then my t/c light came on. i ut the car off, and waited a few minutes, started it back up, it seemed fine, i drove 5 feet and my car jumped forward, i lost steering, power steering flashing in the lights on my dash, then my check engine light came on again, and my t/c light came on. my car starts and runs fine at an idle, if i try to drive it, it shakes horribly then it jumps forward and tries to die. if i had let my daughter drive, she would of had an accident!! and yet my car is not part of the 2005 steering recall!! what is the problem here!! i just did some research, and a few phone calls to find out there was a recall but my 2005 total electronic steering is not part of this recall when clearly my car is affected by it. i want answers and i want them now. i can not afford to pay 2000 to have something fixed that is not the fault of the driver, but the fault of gm and their not recognizing all these vehicles have a problem but only select ones. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon exiting, the front driver's door would not close properly. the contact was able to successfully shut the door after repeated attempts. the contact also stated that the same door would intermittently fail to open from the inside. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or to be repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 113,000.

I was in town with my 5 month old baby and my door handle messed up. i had parked, and exited the car and went around to passenger side of car to open the door and get my son but the door wouldn't open. i locked and unlocked the car door and it was still stuck. it was as though the door handle wasn't latched to anything. it was just there, it wouldn't do anything. i beat and bang on the door for almost an hour until the passenger side door finally opened. the driver side door still won't open, inside or out. this car needs to be recalled. i have read of many others with same problem. my child who is only 5 months old was screaming and i couldn't get to him. this could have been very tragic had it been hot outside. someone needs to do something about this!! *tr

Power steering failure. shut off while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph into an intersection, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and the contact was able to resume normally. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while turning at 5 mph. a power steering service light also illuminated on the instrument panel during the failure. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 12,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were defective, the transmission was shifting hard and the power of steering failed sporadically. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was shaking excessively and would lose power while driving. in addition, the vehicle would violently jerk while making turns and the steering wheel would seize. neither a dealer nor a mechanic was notified. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 168,267.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while stopped, the contact placed the gear shifter in park and noticed that the indicator was still illuminated in drive. the contact was able to shut the engine off but was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle began to shift out fourth gear. the contact stated prior to the failure, the low fuel sensor illuminated intermittently with the traction control and the check engine warning sensors engaged. the brake and anti lock sensors illuminated but did not remain on consistently. the odometer also began to fluctuate on the control panel. the failure was corrected temporarily when the vehicle was restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the body connector module gear needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated with the alert of the warning chime. the power steering suddenly failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact stopped and shut off the vehicle. once restarted, the vehicle regained power steering. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and was repaired. the failure recurred twice after repairs. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000. updated 12/22/11*lj the consumer stated since the recall replacement of the steering motor, there has been constant steering alerts on the dash/info center with a chime. upon power steering alert, the vehicle is turned off and when restarted again, there is a rough idle. the shift was so rough, the vehicle can not be driven. several cycles are need to correct the problem. updated 01/20/12

The power steering light came on and became hard to steer. luckily i was able to pull over and stop as there was no one else on the highway at the time. i've there was a recall on the part but when i called the dealer they seem to think they have already fixed the problem but i will bring it in tomorrow. after reading all the stories about this model its a wonder gm has done nothing about it. i will have to pay almost 100 dollar for them to just look at the car. lords only knows what its going to take for them to attempt to repair it for good. i'm not really sure its worth fixing but who can just go out and buy a new car because gm sold junk in the first place. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently and as a result, several warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) yet the failure recurred one year later. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 154,000 and the failure mileage was 101,445.

The power steering motor on my 2005 cobalt failed for the first time in december, 2010. now, in october, 2011 i have had the power steering motor replaced as per the chevrolet recall. five days after the replacement of the motor, the exact same issues have returned. the car stutters at any speed, the power steering fails completely making the car nearly impossible to steer and the car has stalled at least half a dozen times so far. chevrolet knows about this problem, but it is clear that the recall of the power steering motor alone does not fix the problem. the entire power steering mechanism seems to be at fault and it seems that chevrolet will only cover the cheapest part of this fix. chevrolet expects its customers to pay for their mistake and not only is this mistake an inconvenience it is a huge safety concern. my vehicle has stalled on an on-ramp, in traffic and once in an intersection. chevrolet must be held accountable for this huge safety concern and fix the problem at its root. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when traveling at various speeds, the power steering would fail intermittently. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 48,800.

Power steering stops working and then starts working sometimes when driving. power steering pump was changed by chevrolet dealer in march, 2011. by may, 2011, same problem of power steering working erratically resumed. dealer looked at it again on 9/30/11 and was unable to fix. on october 18, 2011, a near accident occurred when the power steering started working during a sharp turn at 25 mph while entering an on ramp. the force it takes to turn the wheel at that speed is estimated at 30 lbs and while applying that force in the sharp turn and the power steering suddenly started working, resulting in my making a significant turn to the right and almost running off the ramp and down a 15' embankment. the vehicle is too hazardous to drive. *tr

When pulling out of our drive way this morning, the car suddenly began to jerk, i thought it was nothing. then as i pulled to the stop sign, the car then jerked again and somewhat slowed down and the low brake fluid lights began to flash and a dinging noise came on as well. i immediately turned the car back into our driveway but barely could because the steering wheel was so stiff it would hardly budge. *tr

I own a 2005 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. the vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); but the dealer told me that there no recall for my vehicle, apparently they was base on the vehicle vin # instead of model/made/year of the car. the dealer told me i need to replace steering column which will cost me close to $1000 w/part, labor & taxes. pickup my car on the same day late afternoon, was able to drive home with no incident. however, the failure recurred the next day, again towed the car back to the dealership, the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was awaiting further inspection at the dealership, in the meantime i'm driving the rental that was provided by the dealership. this is mfg defected problem, i should not have to paid to fix the steering column. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate and the steering wheel would seize while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the electronic power steering motor needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 86,000. updated 10/04/11 *bf the consumer referenced recall # 10v073000. updated 11/02/11

This incident occurred at about 9:30pm on the night of 9/21/11. the failure of the air bags and steering occurred on nj state route 78 west, about 50 feet before the ramp to route 31. there was no traffic congestion on the road, and visibility was good. i was fully awake, and was familiar with driving this route on a daily basis. while i was driving my 2005 chevrolet cobalt home from college, my vehicle lost power steering right before i got onto the ramp. keep in mind that my vehicle was traveling completely straight at the time when the power steering light came on, and about half a second later my vehicle began spinning to the right. before i could slow down or straighten the car, my vehicle had rotated almost a full 90 degrees to the right. at this point the ramp had started, and thus to avoid hitting the guard rail on the right side of the road i made a strong effort to turn the wheel to the left and straighten my car. i succeeded in turning the wheel to the left, and thus straightened my car out until my car then started to spin to the left, and bounced off of the guard rail on the left side of the ramp at approximately 40mph. a couple seconds elapsed from when the power steering light came on, to when my car hit the guard rail. after the car bounced off of the guard rail, it continued to spin for another 270 degrees, and came to rest on the narrow shoulder, parallel to the road. the air bag did not deploy, and after i shut the car off and turned it back on, the power steering warning light had disappeared entirely. although i drove the car off of the ramp, as i was instructed to by police, the car was totaled due to significant damage to the front of the body and frame of the vehicle. after the incident i discovered the previous recall on the power steering motor, however when i checked with the dealer, their records indicated that the recall was fulfilled. *tt

I bought the chevy cobalt (2005) in the fall of 2009. the next summer i was notified of the recall on the power steering. i have since brought my car in twice because the electric power steering has shut off while driving. today, for the third time since the car was supposedly fixed by chevy the power steering shut off again while i was driving in heavy traffic. this is a serious safety concern and it seems like chevy is just replacing with the same defective parts. the whole system needs to be replaced or a different motor needs to be used for the electric power steering. *kb

Key gets stuck in ignition. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which the power steering would fail and cause the steering wheel to seize. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the contact stated that the vehicle was initially repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Loss of power steering, multiple warning lights appeared. recall was done 1/24/11. loss of power steering and warning lights august 3, 2011. dealer unable to find problem. loss of power steering and warning lights august 31. again, dealer unable to find problem. *tr

My 05 chevy cobalt was driving on the high way going about 70mph switch lanes and my power steering got out of control and got into a wreck hit some one beside me. *tr

Randomly, chimes sound, gauges on instrument panel cycle to zero and back, power steering warning light, fuel low warning show, sometimes theft light comes on as does check engine light. electrical assist to automatic transmission is lost resulting in hard shifts. must manually shift into 1st gear when stopping to avoid engine stalling. parking car seems to fix/allow car to reset. has happened many times over past two years. had mechanic look at it first time. said every computer on the car had to be reset to the tune of $100. recurred two days later. fixed itself before taking it back in. now i just live with the problem because i don't have the money to let these guys trouble shoot and fix things that are not the problem. am having the power steering recall done tomorrow hoping that it would solve the problem but apparently it doesn't. problem occurrence is totally random. sometimes there is 6 months between episodes, sometimes weeks, days. it is really acting up after the heavy rains of irene. *tr

Chevy cobalt have had power steering motor replaced twice, still no power steering, now dealership says it needs a new steering column for 1000.00,which i cant afford, have had to replace computer module for motor, replace rims that were out of round,head lights bulbs come loose and don't work , loses power and the car feels like it has run into a wall it jerks so hard, steering locks up without notice, key gets stuck in ignition. all of these have happened to my fine chevy product, when is chevy going to do something about it. *tr

Bought the car on 08/03/2011 with 40,933 miles on it. the steering column was defective at the time of purchase (found out after the fact). had that repaired at local chevy dealership between 8/13/2011 and 8/16/2011(i can't find the receipt for the mileage at time of repair). on 8/18/2011, recall replaced steering motor failed. the only reason we made it home without a wreck was that we were exiting the heavily traffic urban area heading for our rural home. am currently refusing to drive the car again and seeking resolution tomorrow morning. it is my opinion that the steering in this vehicle will never be reliable. total of 3 steering fails on this car in 41,581 total miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering and traction control lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle then began to jerk and become difficult to drive. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system); however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was awaiting further inspection. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 73,000. updated 09/21/11*lj updated 09/30/11

I have a 2005 cobalt that has less then 70,000km on it and have recently been hearing a loud clunking coming from the front end of the car. i have just had a licensed mechanic look at the car and was informed that my front rear control arm bushings are completely gone and the car is now a hazard to drive till it can be fixed. with such low kms the mechanic had no reason or idea as to why they would be so far gone. i was advised that if the car was driven any further, the tires could fall of and the car would crash. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle due to power steering failure. the contact crashed into a guard rail and the air bag did not deploy. the contact suffered facial lacerations and bruises. the contact was transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment. after the crash, the contact received a nhtsa recall notice id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard where the vehicle was destroyed. the approximate mileage was 60,300. updated 10/12/11*lj updated 3/27/12 *cn

My 05 chevrolet cobalt has a power steering warning on dic when i start it (i had the power steering replace during recall). and then it acts crazy. more warning lights are turned on, check engine light, theft deterrent lights, warning chime etc. the speedometer and tachometer reads jump up and down. i can't accelerate it continuously. noise can be heard sometimes. it will come to a sudden stop and then pick up speed again when i am driving. imagine i was driving 70mph on a highway! this problem could be fatal and cause major damage. i have to restart several times to get rid of it. this happens twice a week at the very beginning and then more and more often. sent it to the dealer but they were not able to locate the problem, simply saying the codes read modules not communicating. but they have no idea of what causes this problem. it's totally unacceptable as this is such a common problem for this model as far as i can see at online forum. gm should really do something after hearing so many complaints on the same issue. it's extremely dangerous. don't wait til a big price has been paid! big safety issue! *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the failure recurred approximately six months later. when approaching an intersection and depressing the brakes, all of the warning lights started to illuminate on the instrumental panel. the power steering suddenly failed and she was unable to manuever the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they did not offer any assitance because the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. the failure and current mileages were approximately 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the instrument panel gauges were malfunctioning and the power of steering would fail sporadically without warning. in addition, the transmission was shifting gears independently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving, the power steering lamp illuminated, the steering failure, and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 128,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a loud squeaking noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side, while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact wa sinformed that the front control arm was defective and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, the contact stated that the power steering would fail sporadically, making it difficult to control the vehicle. neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that she needed to add power steering fluid to the vehicle. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileage was 119,000.

The power steering light came on. i had no mileage or speedometer reading. i took it to mr. tire which was about 3 miles away. they put the car on a machine and found mil code u0101. they told me to take it to the dealer because there was a recall for this. i called the dealer the next morning and took it right over to them. they had the car for two days and finally called me and told me that they had to replace the tcm and reprogram it, clear the codes and retest. this was going to cost $500. i had taken this car to bob bell last june when i received the recall notice. it was repaired. after a few months i noticed that three or four times the signal came on about brakes but then disappeared and everything seemed fine. then this monday this happened.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while accelerating from approximately 5 mph the vehicle began to jerk. during the failure, the contact also began to hear a clicking noise. the vehicle was pulled onto the emergency lane and shut off. upon restarting the vehicle, the failure continued to occur. the power steering service light and another warning began to illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact also stated there was no steering failure even though the power steering service light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 25,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 5 mph when the power steering began to malfunction. the power steering light flashed while the contact was attempting a turn as the power steering system fully failed. the contact stated that the power steering was no longer operational. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) and was repaired. after the repairs were performed, the contact stated that the steering wheel tightened while driving approximately 25 mph and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering would function properly. the failure was ongoing for one year following the recall repairs. the vehicle was taken to the dealer six different times. the technicians replaced the power steering connector each time the vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure continued after repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 30. updated 07-06/11 *bf updated 3/1/12 *cn

- sun roof (won't close on one corner) - sun roof switch literally fell out of the socket while driving - power door locks randomly (and rapidly) lock and unlock, whether the car is on or not. it's fun to watch your car lock your keys inside right in front of you. - passenger seat heater button sucked into the dash after being pressed using a normal amount of force. - both seat heaters failed within a few weeks of each other, fuses and connections are good. - heater randomly loses temperature control and won't switch between any of the settings, the heater won't stop blowing hot air in your face, even with the ac on, and the coldest setting. - driver side door randomly won't engage from the inside or outside handle while unlocked, and if it is locked, the key does nothing. in a crash, it may make it impossible to exit the vehicle. - driver's side top corner windshield seal failed. could lead to water in the electrical system, and fires. - cruise control won't reengage after braking. the fix for this is to push the cc button (turning it off) and pressing the brakes. it resets the cc, and will work again, until it fails later. - passenger side front mudflap came off backing (slowly) over an average-sized speed bump. luckily, the front fasteners are integrated into the front bumper, so to replace the mudflap would require replacing the entire front bumper. - driver's and passenger's side rear wheel well skirt plastic fasteners have mostly fallen out, causing the foam filler to droop down and rub the tires, or fall out completely. - passenger side rear seat latch in the trunk (that releases the seat to fold down) broke off during normal use. - at highway speeds, the front end shakes violently (also on a completely random schedule) to the point that braking nearly causes the vehicle to go out of control. 2 visits to two different (gm certified) dealerships and all they could tell me was, "we can't reproduce the problem, and don't know what is wrong with it". *tr

Super latch belt on my radian xtsl (nitro) loosens very easily. we have 2 xtsl seats 1 in flora and one in nitro. the flora seat does not have this issue. the install for these seats are perfect and exactly the same, both installed with sl and both are rear facing installed outboard. however i can jiggle the nitro xtsl seat near the belt path and the sl becomes unsafely loose. (related vehicle information: model year=2005, make=chevrolet, model=cobalt). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed. the contact noticed the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while accelerating from a stop the contact heard a loud banging noise in the steering column. the contact stopped the vehicle and began to turn the steering wheel and heard a popping noise. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 65,000. updated 12/19/11

We just bought a used 2005 chevy cobalt from the chevy dealership. the day we picked the vehicle up the car shut off and would not start. we took it back the dealership said it was the kill switch. we took the car back home with us. the same day, driving to another location the car shuts down while driving. two months later, the car still keeps shutting down while driving at any given time. i work at a mechanic shop and i have many mechanic friends. no one can explain why it keeps shutting off. i have researched on the internet for a while; many people with the same problems with no solution. this vehicle has low mileage and most complaints in forums with the same issue have the same problem with low miles or happening from first of purchase. do not know how to fix the problem. was told that the car must do this while mechanic is driving in order to try to repair the problem. no diagnosis can be made. i feel this problem will cause an accident; was close to getting hit today when car shut off in the middle lane of traffic. no parts purchased at this time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns 2005 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 25 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact placed the vehicle in park and turned the ignition off. the contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the driver and passenger side door handles were inoperable and he was unable to enter or exit the vehicle if a crash or fire occurred; therefore, a passenger had to exit through the window. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure, nor was the failure diagnosed or repaired. the current mileages were 125,741 and the failure mileages were 100,000.

Last year, my 05 cobalt experienced power steering failure and concurrent hard shifting between gears upon power steering notice of failure. i took my car in to the dealer to be fixed in accordance with the associated recall. last week, one year later, i have experienced the same exact problems again. the car will chime and report "power steering failure". if driving above 15 mph, there isn't much to notice regarding power steering, however, if changing speed requires your car to shift up or down to a different gear, the car will jerk ("hiccup") heavily, as if an inexperienced driver was trying to drive a car with a manual transmission. the car has 46,000 miles on it and this is clearly not my problem. please insist that gm issue a recall with a real remedy for this issue. *tr

I have a 2005 chevy cobalt. i was driving and all of a sudden my steering wheel wouldn't turn back. i took it to my mechanic and he told me that it was the power steering module...there was no power going to it. i took the car in last june because i got a recall letter for the electric power steering module. i was told to take it to the chevrolet dealer. so i did. i told them it was the power steering module not getting power. they took the car replaced the electric module..told me they took it for ride and the power steering module burned out the power steering electric module and that i would need another $800 some odd dollars. i told them i don't have that kind of money. they said then there was nothing they could do. they charged me $363.00 and told me the car was very very unsafe to drive..but yet they let me drive it off of the lot like that in the same condition. they said they did not connect the power steering module back to the power electric steering module so it wouldn't burn it out. i told them maybe that wasn't the problem. if the electric power steering module was replaced in june..it wasn't even a year before it was no good. of course the warranty was over. i called the customer service office and demanded my money back. i'm out $363.00 and nothing is fixed. i have the same problem. i told them they need to do a recall on the power steering modules. i wish that you would investigate this problem. as i was reading on the autoguide.com..there are alot of people out there with the same problem. they didn't care that i could have an accident or kill someone else. all that mattered is that i did not have the money. by the way the part was supposedly $140.00 but the labor was $230.00. i will never by another gm car. i don't trust them or the dealers. please do a recall before someone gets seriously hurt. *tr

2005 chevy cobalt --traction light came on dash. light wouldn't go off. kept hearing clicking noises in the transmission shift area. dealer says they can repair but it seems to be a problem on many chevy cobalts and it can be a safety issue because it causes the car to lose power to transmission. car only has 30,000 miles. original owner. light stays on all the time. we tried resetting the warning, but light still remains and clicking sound still remains. recommend it be a safety recall. *tr

I have a 2005 chevrolet cobalt 4 dr sedan. while traveling down the service road on i-35 i started to cough, i blacked out for a split second. after coming to i realized there was a sharp turn in the road. i hit the brakes hard, the abs did not work. i went through a sign, it tore up the front drivers side of the car then hit a concrete barrier on the passenger side of the front end.i hit my head on the steering wheel and the air bags did not deploy on either side of the car. with the abs locking up it caused the car to skid approx 300 feet, without safely slowing down. none of the airbags deployed. *tr

Had the power steering recall done a while ago. never had any problems before. now my power steering failure msg will come on the dash, then the transmission will shift real hard, jerking everyone inside. car will stall out when you come to a complete stop, but if you slow down and keep rolling, it will just stay in overdrive and takes forever to get back to speed. car also never gets to operating temperature in the winter, according to the temp gauge. had the temp sensor replaced, still no change, but i do have heat in the winter. also at times my security light will come on then the car will shutdown while i'm going down the road. other times it will take about 5 mins to get the car started. there will be other times the car chimes 4 times and nothing shows up, then other times the power steering msg will appear. i have only lost power steering about 5 times with this car since the recall was done, and never before. this is a known problem with these cars as i've been reading internet forums. this has been ongoing for the last 8-9 months. *tr

The car was taken in on 6/3/10 as a part of the recall of the electric power motor. prior to that time there had been two incidents where all of a sudden the steering column would lock, the car would shut off and after stopping, and restarting the car would start. we thought the problem was solved. the week of february 15, 2011 two incidents happened with my daughter 21 years old in the car. the first was after she hit a small pot hole, the steering column locked she pulled over restarted the car. the same week she was driving on i-94 at 60 miles per hour the steering column locked, she was able to get to side of the road, and restart the car. on february 22 or 23, 2011 we took the car in to george matick chevrolet to ask them to check the recall work because it was the same problem. the representatives there said that we had to pay $95.00 for an inspection. they indicated that there was no problem with the recall work that they did, and more then likely it was an ignition switch that would have to be replaced and the cost for that would be approximately $500.00 i would not pay for an inspection because this is exactly the same problem that we had previously and this is extremely dangerous as you can not tell when or how it will happen. the inspection of the recall work that they did was simply sitting behind the wheel of the car and attesting that there was no problem. i took the car to my normal mechanic who did a diagnostic and he could find nothing wrong and said we would have to wait until it failed again. the problem is that someone can get killed with this. this recall did not solve this problem or the motor i received in the car is still defective. i would like a definitive answer to this problem before someone gets hurt. the consumer stated her daughter hit a pot hole and the steering went out. she was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. the consumer stated it appeared the recall issued by g.m was not effective. updated 06/23/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated on three occasions that the front control arms fractured. after the first failure the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. after the second and third failures the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. the failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

Power steering assembly was "replaced" under the recall, but still continually goes out off and on. very unsafe!! *tr

Electric power steering assist stopped functioning. driving on highway, driver info center message "power steering" displayed. no steering assist. parked vehicle for short time and assist returned. drove for short period and assist again ceased to function. have not been to dealer yet to fix the problem. *tr

Car loses power steering randomly, dealer wont recognize recall. will be turning and car will all of a sudden lose the power steering causing my car to jerk and i need to correct. *tr

Our 2005 chevy cobalt ls has key stuck in ignition. i found countless similar complains online from owners. is this related to steering issue. if not please have them fix this lemon. it's not save as we are only able to take the keys out in the accessory position, in which case shifter stick is not locked and kids are able to shift it from park. it also drains the battery. *tr