2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt

Steering wheel lost control of front wheels. The steering wheel simply spins in either direction. Fortunately my son in law just got off the 401 highway in Toronto and was on a main street. He stopped the car in the passing lane and had to have the car towed from that spot. No steering control at all in the vehicle.

My car has a fuel smell coming from it

On August 27th, I began smelling strong gasoline smell from the Cobalt. Gasoline was visibly leaking from the gas tank area. There was no GM recall, however after researching my son\'s car, I found a special coverage adjustment for a cracked fuel tank inlet control valve which covered the car for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles. My son\'s car lapsed by one month. Is there a lapse on GM defects, or does a death need to occur? I called GM and the first representative told me the car was covered, but the dealership told me time had lapsed. The second GM representative told me I was responsible for the repair. I spoke to the dealership general manager and the service director. The service director spoke to GM and they agreed to a repair cost of $539.00, instead of the $1,400 stated by the dealership. Why should he pay for their defect, and why was a letter not sent to consumers? I will fight this. My son could have been killed and that is more important than all else. I had to have fire department spray our driveway before the car could be towed to the dealership. Please advise me as to how I attempt to be reimbursed by GM.

On a side note, I am very sorry to learn of Clarence Ditlow\'s death. Years ago he helped me, and I won\'t forgot
his assistance.

Diane Clair

Vehicle lost steering and brakes crashing into a guard rail at 65 mph air bags failed to deploy date of crash was 11/21/2014 on sat 11/22/2014 I received GM recall letter in the mail

Where do I begin with the Chevy? That car has had problems since my ex and I took ownership of it. May 2010 the power steering went out, then June 2010 something had to be wired. October 2012 the fuel tank and fuel module had to be replaced. My mother made me stop driving it with my small child. She took it to Chevy they said the car had to be parked bc it had the potential to blow up. It was covered under the power train warranty three days before it ran out. Other problems with the car the kill switch killed on me three times with my son being with me twice. The car told me engine powering down twice started shaking and the third time I went over train tracks and shut completely off. The door handle pulled off on the driver side recently, the power locks click constantly. The air bag light stays on and off the O ring was messed up the throttle had to be cleaned twice. The traction and waning lights stayed on all the time. The list goes on. The turn signals work when they want. Recently I started smelling gas again and argued with Chevy again. Forced them to do a full diagnostic on it at there cost to find out there in fact was a gas leak supposedly unrelated to the recall- on the tank. All the problems that I had years ago are now active recalls. They wanted to pay all but 25% of the cost and me spend 750 dollars to fix the car!!! Chevy would not finance me take the car back or nothing. Took me out the rental and by the grace of god someone bought it for 3800 to get my 7 year old and I out of it and I just financed a bettle bug thank god!!! Chevy is a piece of junk and I will never ever buy another one. When the car came out the shop the check engine light was on. It wasn’t on when I took it in. I stopped by Auto Zone and printed out a list of all fuel related issues with the car. I got into a fender bender no damage no one was hurt but I read ended someone on the way to get rid if it the air bags did not deploy!!! These things need to be taken off the road they have caused enough issues. I have all conversation between corporate if you want to see them. I filed with NHTSA multiple times. Chevy is a horrible maker and needs to be shut down.

ignition switch shut off causing steering/brake failure, ran off road hitting a culvert on drivers side and a highway sign on the other side, air bag did not deploy vehicle not yet repaired, repairs pending as per recall settlement. Car restarted and still drivable , drove home. No action taken on repairs due accident caused by faulty ignition as per recall. Have pics will send on request. No estimate on repairs yet

My daughter had a severe front and side on contact accident. This totaled my car out and the other vehicle that was involved. When I got to the accident we were very lucky that her and her brother were okay and the other person in the other vehicle. This was not due to any help from the vehicle. I do have pictures to show the vehicle’s damage. Anyway, when I bought this vehicle they told me it had one of the highest safety records that the airbags were designed to go off to protect you with any front end collision as long as it hits the bumper. Well the bumper was hit and ripped off and pushed in the middle of the car. The airbags did not go off for either side of the car. Everyone that was there was surprised they didn’t go off and took extra care around it because of it. I called GMC to let them know that the airbags didn’t go off and all they said was they are okay and that’s all that matters. As I tried to explain to them it isn’t all that matters cause I bought this car for the extra safety. I tried to explain to them where the car was hit the bags should have went off and I would have preferred my daughter and son to have their face with bruises and save their lives than them not going off and being killed. But their reason is as long as they were okay that is okay. I don’t think it’s okay because if it’s a malfunction in the airbags who to say the next person is going to be as lucky. I took the pictures even to the dealership and had their guy look at them and he even said the airbags should have gone off.
I dont know who to turn to get this taken care of. It has made me very leery of any vehicle.
As you can imagine. We did buy another Chevy only because the dealership gave us a great deal because they felt that GM should have stepped up for the airbags not going off. But it still doesn’t give me a good feeling about Chevrolets. In fact I only drive the Silverado when I have to. I drive the Volkswagen more.
Thank you

This car has experienced failure in power assist several times. The car was taken in for repair to address this recall issue in 2009 and again in 2011. My daughter drives this car and again 2 days ago experienced the same issue. Failure in power assist. Took the car back again for 3rd time to same service shop Freeland Chevrolet in Antioch. he claimed there is a different issue and quoted me a cost of $947. My argument is that it is the same issue. The same message appeared on the dash ‘POWER STEERING’ as it did 2009 and 2011 and she experienced the same difficulty steering that she experienced in 2009 and 2011. My daughter transports my 2 yr grandchild in this car. When her power steering failed…..each time that it has failed, it could have resulted in serious injury or death to her and others on the road. We can’t trade this car in because of the issues assoc with this car. Considering we are experiencing the same issues and car is obviously not safe to drivewe are this car in now if I even wanted to because of the major issues with steering. Contacted GMC requested they replace this vehicle with something comparable and safe. Stated the car is out of warranty and they are not willing to assist in anyway. Any assistance or consultation you couldoffer is appreciated.

Driver seat fly’s forward when latch is released to allow person/persons to enter the back seat, knocking operator in the head with the seatbelt holder attached to the seat causing head, neck and shoulder injury. The seat has flung smaller operators (chrilden) against the dashboard of the vehicle. Seat has locked in the forward position against the steering wheel causing the horn to sound. Extremely dangerous

I took my car to be repaired on 8/15/2012 because my car was not starting correctly and was emitting a strong gasoline smell. The guys repairing my car informed that the fuel lines were cracked and leaking gasoline and my car is too dangerous to drive and needed to be fixed immediately. I then found out that GM/Chevrolet issued a recall on fuel lines on 2007 Chevrolet Cobalts. I called the dealership in Tennessee where I purchased the car from in 2007 and they told me that Chevy dealerships will not repair my car or reimburse me for paying for repairs because Chevrolet only recalled certain VINs in certain states. I was outraged that a car company would neglect to notify all 2007 Cobalt owners to warn them about a dangerous safety defect with their car. I then contacted Chevrolet/GM customer service and they gave me the same story and said they will not pay for the repairs. Then the customer service associate continued to tell me to have the guys repairing my car to to put the gas tank back in my car and drive it 2 hours away to my nearest GM dealership to see if they would fix it!! I told the associate that I am not driving a car with a leaking gas line in the summer heat and a hot engine 2 hours away just to see if they would consider fixing it. I am shocked at Chevrolet’s lack of concern about this dangerous safety hazard and their lack of communication to their customers! I want to take class action against Chevrolet for failing to communicate this issue to all 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt owners as someone could have an exploding car on their hands.

EXPERIENCED STRONG FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND SCHEDULED APPT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. OWNER RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND VEHICLE RECALL 09226A. WHEN VEHICLE WENT IN FOR SERVICE, OWNER WAS ADVISED BY SERVICE REP THAT RECALL WAS NOT FOR THE VEHICLE AND CHARGES WOULD APPLY. VIN INDICATES IT WAS IN THE VIN BREAKPOINTS. HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT AND REGISTERED IN VIRGINIA AND NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THE STATES IDENTIFIED RECALL 09226A. FILED COMPLAINT (10430805) WITH NHTSA. CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND OPENED CASE FILE. REPAIRS WERE MADE BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND FILED AS “WARRANTY WORK.” HOWEVER, SERVICE INVOICE INDICATES “FUEL SENDING UNIT LEAKING. CONFIRMED CONDITION REPLACED FUEL PUMP MODULE PER BULLETIN 09226A.” ADDITIONALLY, SERVICE REP DEEMED THE LEAK TO “NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.” RESEARCH INDICATES 322 OFFICIAL COMPLAINTS FILED WITH NHTSA REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. CONVERSATIONS WITH NHTSA AND CHEVY INDICATE THE ISSUE IS FLEET-WIDE BUT LIMITED TO SPECIFIC STATES DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS (HIGHER AVG TEMPERATURE). BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH, OTHER FACTORS (VEHICLE MILEAGE, DAILY DRIVING DISTANCE, DRIVING CONDITIONS, ETC.) ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FAILURE AND THUS WARRANTY A FLEET WIDE RECALL. FURTHERMORE, IT IS OF MY OPINION THAT THIS SAFETY ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED BY THE NHTSA AND GM. THE “LIMITED” RECALL IS INSUFFICIENT AND POSES A SAFETY RISK TO OWNERS AND PUBLIC AS A WHOLE…”FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. there is a problem with the recall referenced above and highlighted below. the summary states "...vehicles sold in or currently registered in whereas the remedy states "...vehicle currently registered*cw the consumer referenced recall # 09v419000. the consumer stated his vehicle was originally sold in texas, but is now registered in wisconsin.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states with brake system problems. *tgw the consumer stated every time she applied the brakes, the steering wheel would vibrate and there was hesitation when she braked from high to moderate speeds to slow down or to come to a complete stop. also, aside from that, as she began to drive, the vehicle would pull to the left. the vehicle was inspected several times. all four tires were replaced and a front wheel alignment was performed, but the problem continued. *jb

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states power steering issues and suggests a recall. *tgw

Motor vehicle defect notification. *nj the consumer stated there are substantial electrical defects with the vehicle which caused it to instantly decrease from 55 mph to 30-35 mph in traffic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 75 mph, the vehicle accelerated on its own. when the brakes were applied, the vehicle did no slow down. the vehicle had to be placed in neutral to slow the vehicle to a safe speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 145,000.

The power steering went out. i was driving and suddenly unable to steer. there is a recall out for 2007 cobalts with power steering issues, but somehow my vin isnt included. nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000

While at a stop i smell fuel really strong and only when there is pressure it leaks on top of gas tank where the return line cracked running down the back of the tank and onto the exhaust i see there is a recall for many other cobalt's but not my vin with this same issue! i am very disappointed this is a safety hazard what if somebody was to smoke by the car or they threw a cigarette out of there car and i caught on fire ????

Nhtsa action number: pe20011 components fuel system, other opened from: july 5, 2020–present fuel leak as described.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the steering column was loosened causing the vehicle to shake violently while driving. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 114,730.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while pulling out of the driveway, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was invalid. the approximate failure mileage was 125,454.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and almost caused a crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor/modulator and steering rack needed replacing, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 174,000.

The power steering was making some sort of noisy sound then it was not easy to control. i had to park the car and turn it off.

See attachment.....have invoices for 3 times car at dealers including original recall

Power steering went out while leaving the parking lot, drove the car home without power steering. i was less than a mile from home and did not have to take any major roads. i thought my power steering was low on fluid , i was not aware that it was electric. when restarting the vehicle power steering started working again. *tr

When driving on the road or when i stop, the car has a strong gasoline smell. it is getting worse each day.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph, the brakes engaged. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic were it was diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side brakes had to be recalibrated. the brakes were repaired, but the failure recurred numerous times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 206,686.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle had an abnormal fuel odor. upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking on the exhaust manifold. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer prior to the contact's inspection where it was determined that the vehicle was fine. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds and also while the vehicle was parked, fuel fumes emitted from the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where a fuel leak was noticed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. there was also fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture in the fuel line that needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was in park, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unsure of the failure, but stated that a module may need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from under the driver's side door area. the vehicle was taken to alamo city chevrolet in san antonio, texas and the contact was informed that the fuel tank, fuel pump, and fuel hoses would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 99,000.

When i start my car my power steering light come on and i can't turn my steering wheel, i can turn my car off and restart and it works,it happened once while i was backing my car up and i could not turn my wheels, im scared to drive my car

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right without warning. the vehicle was taken to the contact’s residence. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,914.

Fuel lines rusted near exhaust heat shield on driver's side of car. two visible gas leaks from lines after fuel pump is engaged, and car is parked. no doubt the lines also leak gas while driving. mechanic says moisture builds up in the heat shield and rusts out fuel lines. he says this is a common issue for cobalts hhrs, and saturn ions, but as far as i'm aware, there is no applicable recall or special coverage issued by gm for this fuel line issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 5 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and the power steering indicator flashed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,704.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine, tbs, battery, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. in addition, the steering wheel shook violently. the contact had to maneuver to the shoulder to a complete stop. the vehicle shut down on its own and the contact was not able to remove the key from the ignition switch. the vehicle did not restart. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, the contact smelled a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel line in the fuel tank was cracked. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer was not notified. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and was advised to contact nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Fuel line leaking in front of driver's side rear tire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving any speed, the steering lost power and the power steering warning indicator remained illuminated. also, the check engine warning indicator remained illuminated. the dealer was not contacted about the loss of power steering because the contact was unaware of a recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact was referred to the manufacturer. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the instrument panel warning indicators flashed and the power steering failed without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph, the power steering service indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact pulled the vehicle off the road and called an independent mechanic. the contact was instructed to the vehicle off and on, which corrected the failure. the contact stated that 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 115,500.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle shut off and the air bag warning, air bag service, and power steering service indicators flashed. the contact inspected the vehicle and determined that the lower passenger side connection to the body control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the manufacturer parts, dorman and delphi, being faulty. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). the manufacturer and the dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000. *as

I already know about the airbag and ignition recalls but, now, i have a fuel leak with fuel dripping down the lines from the tank on to the ground at a position on the drivers side under the rear passenger door and seat.

I noticed a strong odor of exhaust inside and outside my car when city and highway driving as well as after turning car off and parking. i also experienced sluggish starts. upon taking my car in for repair it was found to be leaking fuel and the fuel line was replaced.. ..updated 05/23/17 *bf updated 09/15/2017 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer indicated that the vin was excluded from the manufacturer recall and provided no solution. the failure mileage was not available.

Im driving and all the gauges go wacko swinging back and forth, anti theft light comes on check engine light abs light low fuel light traction light. it reads service traction power steering low fuel every light you can think of comes on and the car even jerks when changing into gear. at times the steering even has locked up on me, thank god at those times i was on a residential street and not freeway. at times it wont even start all the lights are just going basurk. then theres days where its normal like it never even happened. im afraid its going to lock up on me on the freeway and im going to have a serious accident!! the 2 recalls that my vechicle had have already been replaced but there is still issues!! this car needs to be completely recalled, i researched the issue im having and found out many many other people are having the same issue. some people have even died!!! others major accidents, what more has to happen for this vehicle to be recalled? how many more people have to loose their lives?? this is a serious issue that needs to be taken care of asap!!! and when this issue occurs with the lights and gauges going crazy it happens as im driving. i pray nothing happens to my 3 yr old daughter and i. this issue has been happening for about an year now off and on.

Hard to turn steering wheel sometimes when driving.

Go to shut the ignition off in the vehicle stays running for 30 to 60 seconds check engine light stays on even with the key off this is after the ignition switch has been replaced at the dealership

Powersteering loss all warning lights come on. many many people are experiencing this problem and gm wont help!!! this car is a death trap wish someone would help us all who are experiencing this!!!

Electric power steering my vehicle was first affected by loss of power steering when i was attempting to make a left turn from my driveway. i wasn't expecting i would have a hard time and take too long to turn the wheel and i almost got hit by oncoming traffic. it was like that for awhile and then my steering went back to normal. i took my car to my mechanic and was informed that the power steering module and motor will need replaced. they told me to go to a chevrolet dealer to get a power steering recall replacement done. the chevrolet dealer informed me that the recall replacement had already been done in 2010. my mechanic and my own research has led me to believe that these parts should be good for the life of the car or at least not be needing replaced again so soon. there have been approximately 46,000 miles put on this car since the recall was done and this just seems ridiculous to me that it would need replaced again. and i have heard from other cobalt owners that they have had this same problem. this is an expensive repair and poses a risk of injury if it is not fixed. if other people are having this problem i think it needs to be investigated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. the contact sustained a concussion, whiplash, and back injuries that required medical attention. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed. after the crash, the contact smelled fuel fumes. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced, but it was not related to the previous crash. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and the contact crashed into a light post. the front driver and passenger air bags deployed. the driver sustained injuries to both knees and legs. the front seat occupant sustained bruises to the ribs and stomach area. the rear driver side occupant sustained bruising to the neck and shoulders. the rear passenger side occupant sustained injuries to the left leg, back, and right shoulder. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 139,000. the vin was not available.

When leaving my assigned parking space, i've had 3 different incidents of the "power steering" warning signal and loss of power to steer without having to turn the wheel very hard. i do know if i turn the car off for about 30 seconds, it will resume normally. i have not had it happen during driving as of yet. not sure if my vin number is on the recall list since the car is almost 0 years old.

My son bought a used 2007 chevy colbalt and the power steering goes out some time while he is driving, mostly in reverse for example: reversing out of that parking space or driveway. the wheel can be very hard to turn. i saw that there was a recall on it maybe two years ago, but i don't see a current recall for the steering. this has been happening every now and then since we bought the car two months ago. it just happened again 3-19-17. this car is not driven often right now until he gets his permanent license.

Takata recall: my air bag sign probably in the beginning of january had appeared, and obviously they have not been working. i had gotten into an accident on january 31st and they did not deploy. i am not positive if this is a part of the recall situation, but it happened out of no where, i just turned my car on one day and it stopped working. also in the accident my car was sitting at a red light and hit between the range of 35-40 mph

I suddenly started smelling gas when driving and parking my car. then i noticed a small puddle under the car on drivers side in front of wheel. the next day it was leaking quite a bit.

A strong gas odor was smelled inside the vehicle. when outside, the odor was strong from the rear end of the car. no visible leaks on the ground, but some gas was on the outside of the gaa tank. like many other cobalt owners, my dealer informed me that the fuel pump recall did not match my vehicle. this is a serious, life threatening situation... and its hard to believe i have to go this far to get chevy to fix it.

Fuel leak

When i start my car, it smells like gas. a service technician at a chevrolet dealership told me it was the hose. my car is stationery.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact took the vehicle to west kendall toyota in miami, fl for regular oil change and tire rotation service. the contact was informed by the technician that a very bad fuel leak was coming from the fuel tank and needed to be replaced. the technician also informed the contact that there was an open recall for the fuel tank (09226c). the vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fees. the manufacturer was called and informed the contact that the recall was closed and the contact would have to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic and repair fees. the approximate failure mileage was 71,536.

There is a hazardous gas leak coming from myfuel pump system, yet i have never ran over anything that could cause this. i have smelled gas every day in the car since i purchased it. i know that my vin number is only a few pages off of the fuel pump recall for 2007 chevy cobalt. i know that my vin number is only a few digits off of the fuel pump recall for 2007 chevy cobalt. this is extremely dangerous and faulty.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Strong fuel smell in and around the car for the last month while parked in my driveway, today i see puddle of fuel in front of left rear tire, i crawled under the car and see gas running down the gas line, removed the heat shield around the gas line to see gas lines have excessive rust behind the heat shield and gas running out all over the place. it's not from the gas tank like the recall, it's from the gas line itself leaking and is a very dangerous to anyone walking by smoking or children playing that may cause a spark yet i can't find a recall but see lots of complaints about this while looking for recalls. something needs to be done about this before someone is killed by this. i put a pan under the leak but it is still open gas and a lot of fumes that could ignite. i'm very concerned about this dangerous situation that needs to be addressed before bodily harm is done. thank you. *tr

Takata recall. my car was turned on for about 5 minutes and i was driving to my inlaws 2 miles away to pick my children up when i started smelling smoke about 1/2 mile into my ride. my car quickly filled up with smoke and i pulled into a random driveway. flames started in the trunk. i had the a/c on and used my turn signals. put my driver side window down.

When the 2007 chevrolet cobalt is being driven or sitting still, there is a strong odor of gasoline inside and outside of the car. we took it to the dealership and they said it is a leak in the fuel system. they stated that this issue is covered under a safety recall, but because the vehicle title is showing salvaged, they cannot make the repair without a copy of a recall letter that we should have received. i contacted gm customer service to find out if i should have received a letter and they said i would not need a letter. they contacted the dealership and were told about the title. after that, they stated they would not cover the repairs. if this is a know safety issue (nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 & nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 ), what does the title have to do with needing to repair a known problem. we have received other safety recalls (nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000, nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000, nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 & nhtsa campaign number: 10v07300) and they have made these repairs. since this is the vehicle my daughter drives to college, i am concerned for her safety. the dealership is saying that she does not need to drive the vehicle but we cannot afford the repairs right now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing fuel leakage. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump failed and leaked fuel. the mechanic stated that the failure was dangerous and needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was experiencing the same failure as listed in nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v419000 and 15v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 187,667.

I have 07 cobalt with 45000 miles on it has a rattle in steering column, electric motor was replaced by recall, now plastic gear is worn causing noise. reqires colum being replace at a cost og $800.00 for part plus labor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the contact stated that there was no physical evidence of a fuel leak. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel seized without warning. the steering wheel seized on more than one occasion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 169,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact constantly noticed a fuel odor in the vehicle. also, the vehicle had trouble starting. the contact diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel pump). the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a fuel odor. a certified mechanic stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel onto the exhaust pipe. the certified mechanic also informed the contact that the axle fuel lines had severe corrosion. it was diagnosed that the axle fuel lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Car has a horrible gas leaking smell. it is a huge safety concern for me and my family. please help me it will cost 3000$ to repair the car and dealer is not accepting my car for repair

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after turning the engine off, a fuel odor was present outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was discovered that the fuel line connected to the fuel pump module was damaged causing fuel to leak out. the failure was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in april of 2010 under nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system). the failure mileage was 112,000.

Takata recall !!! i am having problems with my 2007 chevy cobalt. i called gm they stated the power steering has been replace june 26,2012. i have not taken the car in for that reason so how has it been replace. and if so why i am i having problems with it again. then they told me the power steering was replace under my extended warranty. which means the didn't pay for it my extended warranty did. they are not trying to help. the just stated. i was a recall and it has been replace. i asked for a signed document to show me proof that it had been replace and i not received anything as of today 3/8/2017. from the looks of all the articles on line i will not be getting any assistance from gm. lives matter

The power steering light came on when i was driving my vehicle on the highway. the speedometer stoped working, my car wouldn't shift past first gear. my door locks started locking and unlocking uncontrollably by themselves. my steering wheel was harder to turn. i immediately got off the highway and chose a safer route to return home. i have a 1 year old daughter who is always with my wherever i go. i've researched and found the same issues with the same make year and model car.

Power steering will go out without expecting making it very dangerous. i was driving on the freeway when i had to steer to avoid an accident and almost cause one because steering was hard it whent in and out work then dont work. very dangerous. please do something

Fuel leak

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn with a random loss of power steering. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall for the power steering motor and was repaired. the vehicle experienced failure with the power steering motor. while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the power steering motor warning indicator illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that they purchased the vehicle and a few months after purchase the vehicle experienced defective lighting and speakers. the contact took the vehicle to the deale - rick hendrick chevrolet buick gmc (12050 w broad st, richmond, va 23233; (804) 793-9305) who informed the contact that there was a blown speaker in the front of the vehicle. the speakers were repaired. the contact received notifications of nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) and the steering column was repaired however, after the repair was completed the steering started to lock up due to power steering failure. the power steering warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Will not start- ignition bad - relay bad.

When car has issues just stops and turn its self while driving. no reaction time time to pull off to side of road falulty check engine light never comes on.this happened when my serpitine belt broke also broke the pistons needing a whole new engine. recently afraid to drive vechicle at all with new battery because it just stops running while in idol again no check engine light . also anti theft is faulty when car shut sown yesterday car would not un lock and could not remove key

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel vibrated uncontrollably, without warning. the contact took the vehicle to mitch smith chevrolet service (1655 cherokee ave sw, cullman, al 35055) where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective steering shaft. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

After being parked in a parking garage, the ignition switch was turned on in order to leave and the power steering alert immediately came on. the steering wheel was frozen. the ignition was turned off for about 15 minutes. when turned back on, the alert was gone and the car started and drove normally. the steering on this vehicle has been previously repaired by the dealer through a recall (10v073000) several years ago when the power steering first failed. apparently the power steering is in the process of failing again.

Fuel lines show sever rust and began to leak towards rear of vehice

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while turning in either direction, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 170,000.

Fuel gauges go crazy, the gas acceleration and speed gauges sometimes do not work and if the do they go up and down. all the lights i my dashboard light up as well. this usually happens when you turn on the car but it is not constant. it will sometimes happen two weeks in a row, but sometimes after two weeks. the gas tank is also leaking and the left speaker goes out sometimes. once in a while my keys will get stuck in the ignition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. the contact stated that the steering wheel required excessive force in order to make a turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure occurred on several occasions. the contact also stated that the vehicle's intermediate shaft would have a clunking noise and the steering wheel felt as if it were loose. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Fuel leak from fuel tank area recall 12v459000 gm recall bulletin no 09226a

I own a 2007 chevy cobalt. in 2013 my car went crazy. power steering stopped working and all the electric components were all over the place. rpm's were going up and down, full tank of gas said it was empty, gear shifter was clicking, and the car was jerking like it wanted to stall. i called chevy and they told me there were 2 recalls, during the same time my garage smelled strong like gas. i had the problem fixed twice. now in december 2016 the car is going haywire again.power steering goes out, all electric components start flipping out and the anti theft system light comes on along with every other light on the dash. my 17 year old daughter now drives the car and it is completely unsafe considering she is unable to steer and all the electric components go out. this must be treated as a recall! i've seen thousands of the same complaints. this is extremely unsafe and can easily cause an accident. gm needs to take responsibility for this! does someone have to die before a recall fixes the problem? i paid cash for my car and bought it in 2007 with 12 miles on it. this is unacceptable and there needs to be a lawsuit against gm!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed strong fuel fumes in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who placed the vehicle on a lift for an inspection. it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak above the fuel tank and advised the contact to check with the manufacturer who had a service campaign to address the repair. the independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel tank, modulator, vapor line, and fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that only the fuel tank would be replaced. the vehicle was still at the dealer to have the other components replaced. the contact was waiting for a response from the dealer to complete the service campaign and repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure several times. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to parallel park, the steering suddenly locked up for approximately ten minutes before releasing independently. once the steering wheel was no longer locked, the power steering failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 5 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. the contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 34,886. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician observed that the power steering was difficult to turn. the dealer diagnosed that the electric power steering assist malfunctioned. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per gm recall bulletin number: 14115b (electric power steering assist). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 103,000. updated 01/25/18*lj updated 7/13/18*jb *tr

My wife's vehicle has lost power steering a few times. one of those times the power steering failed was while she was driving on the highway. another time the power steering wouldn't engage after the car had sat overnight in the rain. another time my wife tried to leave work and the dashboard lit up and the car had no power steering. it has happened several times. there was a recall for the electric power steering on the chevy cobalt. gm claimed they fixed the recall on my wife's car however the same issue is continuing to occur with the same symptoms.

Power steering message came on while the car at high speed driving and car shut off/engine shut off completely, thanks god was on a rural road and there was not much traffic. try to start car the security lock came on. security lock comes on the car very often leaving me stranded. the car has 54000 miles.

2007 chevrolet cobalt with 2.4l engine. fuel lines rusted and leaking (odor only, no fuel on ground) at only 33,916 miles. dealer would not replace at gm's expense. i turned down their offer to repair for $925.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the power steering ceased without warning. the contact drove to his residence however, excessive effort was needed to steer the vehicle. upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 254,000.

I have a large fuel leak and chevy has a recall for 2008 to 2010 vehicles with rusted fuel lines, and my 2007 should be included with the rusted fuel lines recall. i think gm should reevaluate the years this is affecting. my car has under the mileage it should have and i have kept my vehicle up to date with all services! the records are at roseville chevrolet in roseville, mn. that is where i bought my car new, as well. the fuel lines are leaking very badly. i'm in hopes they will rectify this situation.

Gas leaking near the rear of the vehicle.;

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. the vehicle was towed to turner chevrolet located at 1005 e. main st, park hills, mo 63601, to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the timing chain failed and damaged the engine. the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 175,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that her daughter was unable to start the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and damaged the engine. the contact was informed that the failure created a hole in piston. the contact’s daughter was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 141,000.

2-3 weeks ago i got in my car to go somewhere. from the time i pulled out of my driveway my car was in limp mode. at the same time my check engine light, air bag light, power steering light, service traction light and theft light all came on. i got my car back to the house and when i shut it off it would not start back. i hooked it up to the obd2 scanner and the codes that came back were p1682( faulty ignition switch) and code u0101(transmission control module).

I went to turn the car on and it wouldn't start. as i tried to take the key out of the ignition it locked itself in and have not been able to remove it.i was going to attempt the car jump but i couldn't put the car in neutral to move it to a position to get a jump because the gear shift is also locked. it is impossible to move this car as is.

I was driving the car and after parking it and getting out smelled a strong odor of gas. i didn’t know where it was coming from so didn’t think anything of it and drove the car a couple more times and each time after upon leaving the car smelled again a strong odor of gas. i decided to visually inspect the underside of the car and saw gas leaking from in front of the driver side rear tire. i quit driving the car and looked online to see if other people were having this same issue and there were. i called a couple chevy dealerships and asked if their was a recall and was told to bring it in and they would have to inspect it to determine if it was the fuel pump assembly and if so they would fix it for free. knowing the car was unsafe and very dangerous to drive i rented a car dolly and brought it to a chevy dealership approximately 35 miles away. after inspection we were told it was not the fuel pump assembly but the gas lines. we had to pay $634 to have the car repaired. repair was done in february 2020.the car had roughly 88,000 miles on it at the time problem noticed.

Turn signals totally uncontrollable and/or inoperable before, during and after turning, engine light on continuous and not able to detect reasons, dealership rejected request to identify cause and effect of engine light, car making poping sounds, ignition switch recall not addressed. the only known recall repair and or record of repair is for fuel leakage. all "in motion" related problems. problems come out of no where and ongoing.

My 2007 supercharged cobalt has been leaking gas like a pig. it is coming from the exposed plastic retainer clip that has rusted through my gas line and slowly rusting through my brake line now as well. this is a huge design flaw as there is definately road salt that got between the plastic clip and gas line eating away at the metals and rusting. the gas line is right above my hot exhaust and the line and repair is stupid expensive and considering all the other 3 fuel recalls on this car i believe this should be recalled as my car barely has 100,xxx miles and could potentially catch fire until i have the $900 i was quoted to fix this.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle and turning the steering wheel, the front wheels would not turn. additionally, the service air bags message was displayed. the contact indicated that prior to the failure occurring, an abnormal cracking noise was present while turning the steering wheel in either direction. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was not available.

One year ago i was experiencing a fuel leak near my rear left wheel, close to where the line contacted the mounting block. i called chevy and they said it was not their problem, and i needed to have the lines replaced before my car caught on fire, obviously. so i took the car to a local mechanic (because i am a student and couldn't afford their $1300 estimate) and they repaired it. i understand that model 2008 and 2009 cobalts are under investigation for this exact leak. my car is a 2007 chevrolet cobalt and it had the exact same problem detailed in the complaint for the 2008/2009 models. i would like to impress the nhtsa to expand the investigation to the earlier models, including the 2007 cobalt

My family and i was riding in my 2007 cobalt on the freeway 7-14-2020. as i was going between 40-35 mph making a sharp right around the curb on the i-10 freeway my steering wheel got very firm and locked up causing my car to slide. i had to exit the freeway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speed when their vehicle's power steering suddenly failed. the contact stated that there were many warning lights illuminated including the power steering. the contact stated that when attempting to gain control of the vehicle, their vehicle clipped another vehicle crashing into a nearby pole on the passenger side of the vehicle, then, hitting a curb causing the vehicle to stop. the air bags did deploy. the vehicle was towed and totaled. a police report was filed. the contact received injuries to their arm, leg, chest, and rib area. medical attention was needed. the contact stated the power steering suddenly failing had occurred a few times before the incident at speeds between 40-65 mph. the contact had contacted the dealer (martin chevrolet address: 23505 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90505 phone: (310) 853-5846) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. *js

I i had a fuel leak where the fuel line connect in a modular box.i paid to have the fuel line replaced. i notice the fuel leak in the driveway while parked.

Fuel began lines leaking at 170,000 miles. dealer stated this is a common problem due to salt collecting at insulation wraps and corroding fuel lines. estimated $750 to repair and not covered under warranty

Pulled into driveway when got home from work. noticed gas leaking onto the driveway from under the car. looked under the car and found that the gas was leaking from the gas line right in front of the driver's side rear wheel. the gas line is held by a clip there and the design and placement causes things such as road salt to collect there and corrode the gas line. this is a very dangerous design defect. the gas line there is close to the muffler and gas leaking from that spot while the car is being driven could easily cause a fire. i was lucky that no fire resulted when my gas line started leaking while i was driving home from work. others may not be so lucky. gm needs to issue a recall for this very serious design defect before someone is injured or killed. they need to fix all the cobalts out there with this defect and reimburse owners, such as myself, who have had this problem and had to pay out of pocket to fix it. i had to pay almost $700 to replace my gas line.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel on the ground underneath the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was started and the fuel gauge read empty. the contact added fuel and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the fuel lines were rusted through causing the fuel leak. the mechanic replaced the vehicle fuel lines. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 126,000. *bf *tr

The connection between the filler tube and gas tank is leaking, likely because the gas tank is cracked. the car smells like gasoline, even after sitting overnight.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact stated that she was unaware if a warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

Power steering stopped working for no reason. vehicle moving when this happened ! very dangerous!!!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor outside of the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact discovered an extended warranty on the vehicle for the failure. graff buick gmc cadillac mt. pleasant (116 n mission st, mt pleasant, mi 48858) was contacted and an appointment was scheduled to have the vehicle repaired. the vehicle was repaired under warranty. the failure mileage was 86,000.

While driving on the highway at 50 mph, the power steering went out

My 2007 chevy cobalt was parked overnight and i noticed next morning trying to start my car, the smell of gas was everywhere. looking under my car, driver side by rear wheel i see gas was leaking rapidly from the fuel line

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to sterling mccall chevrolet located at (17800 north fwy, houston, tx 77090) due to a fuel leak. the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel filler neck fractured and needed to be repaired or replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was repaired prior to the failure under nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. the failure mileage was 92,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased without warning and became difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage 120,000.

Drive my car was parking it and suddenly steering went out and code came up reading power steering.

Massive fuel leak in original fuel lines. due to heat tape insulation wrapped around the fuel lines running from the fuel filter. the insulation is there because the fuel lines run along the exhaust pipe. due to the insulation water, ice, salt, and sand are trapped inside and corroded the lines. upon looking into cobalt specific forums, this is an extremely common issue.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to defective airbag. consumer stated that airbag did not deploy during automobile accident. *ld *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel line failed and was leaking out fuel. the vehicle was taken to elco chevrolet dealer, (15110 manchester rd, ballwin, mo 63011, (636) 232-0007) where the fuel tank was ordered for the repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number: 9-5748420141. the failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

Coming to a stop at a stop sign in my neighborhood, about to turn right when my locks started locking/unlocking on their own repeatedly. my power steering goes out, check engine light comes on, and traction control light activates.. my dash flashes service traction /power steering. speedometer stops working.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate without warning. on one occasion,the entire vehicle shut off without warning and the power steering seized. the contact had the vehicle towed to casey chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had computer failure. the contact was provided a cost estimate of $800 for the repair. the contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer and seized. when the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the service air bag indicator was illuminated and the front passenger air bag was not registering when the passenger seat was occupied. the vehicle was taken to fox auto group chevrolet cadillac buick gmc (150 robert dann dr, painted post, ny 14870, (607) 937-5431) where the contact was informed that the passenger seat was not registering an occupant in the front passenger seat and that the retractor sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that there was no recall. the failure mileage was 24,000.

For the past few months a gaining smell of fuel has been smelled in the vehicle. it has been noticed that when driving, there is a "peeing" of gas out of my car from under the gas tank. it does not leak as bad while in park. after some initial diagnosing, there is a fuel system issue that has been recalled on many chevy cobalts, but not mine. below is the recall information: recall number 12v459000 recall date 09/19/2012 component fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump summary general motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas; model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5, and saturn ion vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona, california, florida, nevada, or texas; model year 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona; and model year 2009 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arkansas, arizona, california, nevada, oklahoma, or texas. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. consequence fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. what owners should do gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. notification to owners began on on november 21, 2012. owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until january 2013. owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300. *tr

The automatic headlights on the car do shut off intermittently. they also turn on by themselves sometimes when the car is parked and off. we have been stranded with a dead battery when this happens. this seems to be a common problem with the 2007 and newer cobalts. typically cars had a physical relay to control the headlights. in these cars the relay circuit is built in the underside of the engine compartment fuse box. the box is not seal properly and moisture gets into the box, causing a failure on the circuit board. this car first started doing this back in 2009 when my daughter had it. i recently took the car back and it was still behaving in this manner. the work around that seemed to work for a long time was to manually turn the auto lights off using the multifunction lever on the steering wheel. today, the lights started coming on by themselves when the car was parked. also, turning the auto lights off manually has stopped being effective. we are now fearful, will the lights shut off while we are driving, and off course will we be stranded with a dead battery when parking the car. the solution seems to be to replace the fuse box in the engine compartment a $200 part plus a few labor hours. then you have to rig up a solution to make the defective box seal, such as adding weatherstripping. i feel this should be a safety recall for gm to fix at no cost to customer. [xxx] *pm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 65 mph, the steering seized without warning. the failure recurred intermittently. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Car leaks gas towards rear from under rear seats. it leaks after sitting for awhile, forms a puddle, and will be hard starting.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 112,086.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact called serpentini chevrolet of strongsville (15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136, (440) 482-8466) and was informed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Shift solenoids are bad. googled it and it's a regular problem.

Power steering not working. warning showed on dashboard.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and required extra strength to turn. also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 181,783. the vin was invalid.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while parking the vehicle, the contact smelled the odor of fuel. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming more fuel than normal. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was 126,000. the vin was invalid.

The vehicle is leaking fuel from the gas link that connects to the gas tank. this has been an on and office issue. this when the vehicle is both on a office. i can go from having a half of tank to nearly empty the same day. the fumes are so strong i can not part the vehicle in my garage.

Ignition control module or cam shaft sensors! car just stops while driving in motion while driving on the highway and then have problems starting back up.

This car has a recall already in regards to fuel leakage but only for vehicles in certain states. my car leaks fuel and this is not the first time i have had to correct an issue with the fuel, as within the past two years i had to replace the fuel line for the same issue. this recall should be for all cobalts as i have the same issue as those in arc, az, etc. i have lived and had my vehicle registered in tx as well. this issue makes it where the car leaks gas onto the pavement when stationary or come to a stop. the car runs hard due to leaking fuel and afraid it will run out of gas.

Fuel is leaking. the check engine light is on and may have a bad evap cannister valve according to a diagnostic check.

Leaking fuel and is a safety hazard due to this could cause a fire and is a common issue.

Got out of car and smelled strong gas oder. car is in daughters name and mine, i put inside my garage and seen immediate pile of gas dripping. felt like rusted out fuel lines running from filter up towards tank. vehicle leaks steady when stationary after shutting off

"airbag service required" light started appearing on dashboard approx 1 month ago once hitting close to 100,000 miles. it occurred at a random time while in motion, during normal driving conditions. vehicle has not been in any accidents or damage. light of airbag service started appearing randomly. at first it would turn on and off; now it constantly appears. i have taken it to used car dealer that i bought car from; they instructed me to call general motors because it appears as a safety issue after they investigated it. general motors told me it was not a recall, yet they were aware it is a service issue multiple people with the same year, make and model have dealt with. they instructed me to take it to nearest chevy dealer to have it services at a unreasonable cost. called local chevy dealer they wanted diagnosing payment plus payment to service the vehicle. i did not take vehicle to chevy because the pricing is outrageous, this issue has occurred with multiple vehicles or the same year, make and model. it is obviously a safety issue that gm should be responsible for. others have written online about paying for the service and it occurring again or even accidents occurring with airbag malfunctions.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while walking past the vehicle, the contact smelled a fuel odor. he noticed there was a leak underneath the vehicle and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to greg bell chevrolet cadillac (1313 us-223, adrian, mi 49221, (877) 265-7156) where it was diagnosed that the fuel lines were defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 94,000.

Airbag light on,turns lights not working

I had been driving my car for about a half hour parked. went in the house for half hour came back to the car to go out started the car the power steering light came on. i went to turn the wheel it so had to turn so i turned it off. went under the hood to see where the power steering fluid went couldn't find it. what wrong with my car.

There is an observed leak on driver side, in front of the rear tire. smell of gas is prominent when parked. gas is dripping from fuel lines attached to frame.

The airbag warning light comes on randomly. while lit the airbags will not function. it has been looked at by a chevrolet dealer at least twice (12/2010 and 2/2011). both of those times the error code was b0020. it has been taken to a certified mechanic on 8/2015 and codes b1370, b0081, and b0020 showed. the problem was always fixed, temporarily, by applying connector grease to the wire connections. on 9/2017, the mechanic replaced the passenger seatbelt retractor. this also fixed the problem temporarily. by paying close attention to when the warning light comes on we have determined that the sensor is affected by the interior temperature of the car. when the temperature is above approximately 65f the airbag warning light comes on and renders the safety of the airbags useless! i have yet to find any permanent fix for the issue. however there are numerous complaints by others online. it seems unacceptable to me that a vital piece of safety equipment is malfunctioning yet the manufacturer/dealer will not take any steps to fix it.

It starting having flashing dashboard lights once as i was driving it just a few blocks from my home the first time it happened all gauges go everywhere up down or stop it looks like a christmas tree! and before the gear shift had some clicking at times. the clicking started then the gauges started going all over and the speed was all over then dropped to 0 not to move again. it’s been happening on and off for about 8 years but as time goes on it’s getting really bad i’ve kept looking for recalls as did my mother as she had the car before my owning it. it now does this anytime and the steering stops working with no notice or if it’s not working and trying to pull over as it did on an on-ramp it kicked on and made the car jump into side lane about half way into that lane. had it been a two lane road and a car coming towards me it would have been a dead head head on collision as it takes time and a lot of power to move the car when the steering is like a 1950 tractor in a wet field! i have back issues and don’t have the upper arm strength that it really needs. there in no real warning when it’s going to happen. but sometimes i hear a click and it happens a few seconds later. also the interior lights every one through inside of the car stopped working about 3 months when my parents bought the car used back in june 08 they have never worked since. it had like 23,000 miles on it roughly. they was in middle 60s back then. it’s now a family car and it’s scary to have to drive it but i’ve got money in it i can’t afford a replacement now. i have video of what it does. i just have videos no pictures.

Purchased a used car and when i purchased it the airbag light was on in the car.they were fully aware of that..so i don't know what is going on with the airbag.i have a car fax on the car .whoever owned it before had a slight bump in the front.that was never fixed.so i don't know if it is a sensor in the bumper in the front.wheni purchased the car i said i didn't have that kind of my to spend.i am on a fixed income .hoping to get some help somewhere. this happened before i purchased by the previous owner.thank you

2 fuel leaks required extensive & expensive work: #1: fuel line rusted completely in areas where clamps attached fuel line to car body along driver's side-front 2 back. #2- plastic 'l'-shaped pieces connecting fuel lines to fuel pump@gas tank developed cracks. both issues caused fuel leaks while engine running creating extreme fire/explosion hazard-especially bcuz gas leaks were difficult to detect while car in motion except for some gas fumes. gas puddles only occur if idling in 1 place - otherwise it was all 'blowback' while moving & had the fuel line not needed replaced the l-pieces cracks may of gone unnoticed until complete failure because fumes & leaks blow away while driving... we are lucky to not have exploded cuz we smoke &/or any spark could've caused a boom!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact entered the vehicle and noticed an abnormal fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. the contact called all new chevrolet of morristown (5320 w andrew johnson hwy, morristown, tn 37814, 423-714-7543), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact disconnected the fuel tank connection because of the odor. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed. while attempting to reverse the vehicle from a parking location, the power steering indicator illuminated and the steering wheel could not be turned. the driver was able to move the vehicle forward, turned the engine off for a moment, restarted the engine, and the power steering returned to normal. the vehicle was driven to the contact's home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 90,000.

Fuel pump leaking

Steering is very hard to turn while driving on a city street or highway.

My cobalt is not listed in the fuel pump-fuel line recalls that numerous others are listed in, yet, i've had the same problem! also, the fuel lines are rusting through at the metal clamp sites and leaking gas too! i believe this recall needs extended to cover all vehicles developing this problem!

Gas smell is awful an gas leaking on the passenger side at the tank! needs to be recalled asap! many having the same problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized and an abnormal noise was detected. the contact also mentioned that the steering wheel turned all the way around, but the front wheels did not move. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,600.

Markeshia was driving in her neighborhood when she swerved into a pole while trying to avoid hitting a stray dog. her airbag deployed and her 10 year old daughters did not. immediately after accident she went in ambulance to tx. children’s hospital where her daughter was rushed to trauma unit for immediate surgery. her daughter has a permanent brain injury.

Oem fuel lines are extremely prone to rusting and rotting out. have done research online and this is a very fast problem that had a recall done on previous years (recall/warrenty extension reference #12191) during normal driving conditions the fuel line can vibrate and rust through causing a fuel line leak/rupture.

The steering gives out and locks up while vehicle is in motion when turning either left or right. there is also play in the steering wheel when vehicle is in motion or sitting stationary. the steering makes popping and rattling noises when turning either direction when vehicle is in motion or when sitting stationary. this is a very dangerous known issue with the chevy cobalt and i have lost control of my vehicle as a result of these issues went off the road into the ditch and barley avoided a head on collision.

Takata recall as i was driving through a parking lot all the dashboard needles went crazy then my steering was hard to turn so i immediately put the vehicle in park and shut off the vehicle, i tried to start the car and it didn't want to start eventually it started after a few more trys to turn the car back on. also the key ignition is hard to turn when inserting the key into the ignition, air bag service is always showing on my dash when i'm driving

The steering gives out on my 2007 chevy cobalt and there is play in the steering when it does work as well as popping and rattling noises. it is very dangerous, hard to steer, the steering locks up and i have lost control of the vehicle several times as a result. this happens when the vehicle is in motion when turning either left or right.

A fuel leak developed and fuel is dripping along the fuel lines under the driver's side of the vehicle.

I started my vehicle and put in reverse and i noticed that the steering wheel was a little stiff. i looked down and saw the power steering signal on the dash. on the expressway, on the way home, at times it worked smoothly and at other times it got hard to handle. it was fairly consistent (on working intermittently) on the way home even on main roads doing 35-45 miles per hour.

Fuel pump leaking gas while driving and stationary

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the power steering seized and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. there were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 99,000. *tt*jb

While driving at 40 mph getting off exit 100 off of route 81, the power steering to the right wasn't working, being very hard to turn. as i turned the steering wheel a little to the left, the steering loosened and allowed me to turn right very slowly. i returned to driving as the steering seemed to be working properly as a few tests in the parking lot indicated that it was working properly. fortunately, i made it home but as i turned to the street to take me home, i heard a loud clunk from the front. as i turned into the driveway, i heard the clunk again. i let the car sit overnight. when leaving the next morning, the steering wheel, nor the tires themselves, would turn to the right at all! the steering motor had been replaced by a recall and then i had to replace the replacement 3 years later! i had to have the tie rod ends replaced under warranty with only 15,000! now i don't know if i want to put more money into it. it wasn't a horrible car and it did well, but seeing all these posts makes me think this was a design flaw that they turned a blind to.

Twice now i’ve lost all power to my car driving down the highway. i can not remove the key, there is no power to anything. i replaced the battery after the 1st time. exact same thing happened again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving unknown speeds, the gear shifter failed to move. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 110,386.

Strong gas smell coming from underneath the vehicle and possible loss of fuel

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and required more effort to safely operate the vehicle. the failure occurred without warning. the dealer (moran buick gmc, 14000 telegraph rd, taylor, mi) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but would not assist since the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The car smells like gas. when trying to start it h3sitates. once started the smell of gasoline is overwhelming. i looked under the car and small drops of gas dropped. turned off car and it stopped. when i went to drive we didn't see or smell anything. then two days later the car was pouring out the gas from what looked like a clamp. the problem is this is a major issue! when we googled the issue hundreds of people have same issue!! one recall said cars with this leakage that was registered in certain states were covered yet our vin wasn't . not only a product issue but a design issue. please lookl into this is dangerous. to many people can not afford 1000.00 to fix and are trying fix it in their own. this will cost some people their lives or someone else's. companies should not determine which vins they recall the make year and model.should be fixed 100 percent. nhtsa should regulate this. not com0anies!!

I've had the car for 2 years i have experienced a power steering problems the steering wheel has locked up on and several times i have also seen on youtube that a young man died from the steering wheel locking up on him a 2007 chevy cobalt as well i'm very concerned i drive with my kids in the car i have to go to a dealership now to replace his car and pay money that i do not have knowing that there should be a recall on this make and model i seen it on youtube and a lot of complaints about this part.

I was driving and came to a stop light while i noticed tge hood was smoking when i pulled over to the side and popped my hood i realized my engine was on fire very small by coolent thermostat when looking under the car i realised there was a puddle of oil

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 15 mph, clicking noises were heard when the steering wheel was turned and the power steering indicator illuminated. moments later, the steering lost power. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering needed to be replaced. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 23,838.

This is the second time this has happened(~6 months apart). when i'm going around 50-60 mph and need to hit the brakes to slow the car quickly (not slam the brakes), they lock up. i hit the brakes and turned to the left the first time and turned to the right the second. both times the front brakes locked up, i went fishtailing across 3 lanes and ending up facing oncoming traffic both times. i've been lucky both times and not been hit by anyone else but i'm sure my luck will run out one day. additional note: the car turned off the first time. and the 2nd time, the driver's side rear tire was shredded.--2007 cobalt- 125k miles. brake job done 2016. this entry is 2/27/19.

The fule line has rusted out and leaking gas. this problem ha happened to my car and ithe same problem has happened to a coworkers car. the same area of the fule line.

While driving, many times the steering wheel of the car becomes stiff and hard to turn. to bring the steering wheel back to its free-range motion, the ignition had to be shut off and turned back on the middle of the road. when it becomes stiff, there is a short bell and the light next to the speedometer reads "power steering". this issue has been occurring on and off. this first happened 1/15/17 and is still affecting the vehicle. driving becomes very dangerous in situations such as highways and heavy- traffic areas. this problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion and while turning in both city streets and highways.

Yesterday, my fiance's son attempted to drive his car. upon cranking the car and putting it in gear to back out of the driveway, he discovered that his power steering was inoperable. after a few moments. it began operating again. i am concerned that driving his vehicle with the possibility of this happening is clearly unsafe. i've researched it and saw where gm has acknowledged the problem but there aren't any open recalls to correct the defect in their product.

Fuel lines running from fuel tank to engine have rusted out and began to leak down onto the exaust, this is 1 of 2 of the same vehicle we own that this has happened on within a month leak began while driving

Fuel lines running from fuel tank to engine have rusted out and began to leak down onto the exaust, this is 1 of 2 of the same vehicle we own that this has happened on within a month leak began while driving

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was driven to the contact's home. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,738.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering failed. multiple warning indicators illuminated during the failure. the vehicle was taken to chevrolet of spartanburg (1051 asheville hwy, spartanburg, sc 29303) who stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering column seized and required excessive force to steer the vehicle. the contact stated that the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated during the failure and the low fuel warning indicator illuminated. autonation chevrolet north (7320 n broadway, denver, co) was contacted and diagnosed that the steering column module was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while making a right turn, the power steering ajar indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact's daughter smelled fuel inside the vehicle. the contact stated that his daughter filled the fuel tank with fuel and, within fifteen minutes, the fuel leaked out from the fuel tank. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

My daughter's 2007 cobalt shuts down while driving to and from school. she was able to pull over out of traffic and park on the shoulder. it has happened several times for two consecutive days. when attempting to start the car, it seems as if the entire electrical system is dead. the car will not start, the key is stuck in the ignition and the steering wheel is locked.

Fuel line corroded and leaking from heat shield covering in front of rear axle. car smells like gas and drips on ground. have had fellow motorists stop and say they smell gas when driving behind car.

I was driving home from work and my car all of a sudden cut off, i couldn’t accelerate the strearing wheel got stiff and it just so happen i was able to pull over and not crash my car or even hurt myself..

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, it leaked fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was noticed that the plastic connection over the fuel pump was cracked and needed to be replaced. the failure caused a fuel leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall and referred him to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

My fuel line began leaking profusely. i am losing quite a bit of gasoline and i am concerned that it may catch fire and kill me. i see that certain 2007 cobalts were recalled over this issue and am wondering why mine wasn't. the leak occurs continuously while the vehicle is running, whether i am stationary or in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a fuel odor was present from underneath the vehicle. the contact looked under the vehicle and found fuel leaking from the fuel tank. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the dealer (fisher chevrolet gmc buick, 775 e 32nd st, yuma, az 85365) was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no open recalls under the vin. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while making a left turn, the steering wheel turned right without warning. the dealer was not called. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure; however, the technician found failure code number: c0550 (power steering inoperative) and advised the contact to call nhtsa. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

My car dies unexpectedly when coming to a full stop at traffic lights and stop signs.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact called on behalf of the driver. while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact stated that the driver was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. the vehicle was restarted and was able to drive; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in a recall and did not offer any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Fuel tank started leaking where the male part extends out to connect with tube used for filling.

Power steering unit has gone out. i was on the street moving at 55 mph

Gas line leak on drivers side under a clamp.

Says ecm but all gauges going nuts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed a fuel leak under the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel tank and installed a fuel module kit. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact detected an abnormal odor and a puddle of fuel under the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the leak was not determined. the contact called a local dealer (michael chevrolet, 5735 blackstone ave, fresno, ca 93710) where it was determined that the vehicle had a salvaged title. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall, there was no warranty, and the vehicle had a salvaged title. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 153,000. *bf*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder and turned it off. the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently for two months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering, which resulted in additional effort needing to be applied to operate the vehicle. also, the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Sudden strong smell of gasoline coming from the engine into the inside of the vehicle. car then acts like it's going to stall and has no power. no visual leaks of gasoline anywhere

Headlight issue headlights randomly stop working, issue effects high and low beam, left and right intermittent failures. doesn't seem to be any relationship to movement or bumps in roadway. pigtail appears to have been hot and shows signs of being overheated.

Just about two months after purchasing car (date is a guess at the moment) i began to smell gas. i then saw that it is leaking gas when car is running (in motion or idle). took it to a mechanic and he patched it up as that was all i could afford. now it is leaking same way again so i went online and saw that many and i mean many cobalts are all doing the same thing. i saw a recall #12191 and #12191b on them online but here it says my vin doesn't have a recall. this is a hazard and unsafe to drive. there is no car warranty to cover this.

Sudden loss of power steering after a few minutes of driving this problem is intermittent

The air bag depleyed causing me to wreak and i broke 4 rib and my sterum

Strong fuel odor in the passenger area, brake lights and steering wheel lights /buttons failing.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was losing fuel while being driven. while in motion, fuel odors were emitted from the vehicle. in addition, the turn signals stopped working and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to premier chevrolet buick gmc (401 s. loop hwy 59, livingston, tx 77351 (936) 587-9398) where the vehicle was repaired. after the repair, the turn signal failed and fuel started leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and a technician stated that the failure was repaired, and nothing could be done because it was no longer covered under the recall. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, all of the gauges inadvertently malfunctioned and the steering and brakes lost power. the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition, which caused the battery to drain. the contact was able to remove the key from the ignition; however, the gear shifter failed to shift into park. as a result, the parking brake was engaged. the vehicle was taken to morehart murphy chevrolet gmc buick (30 parker ave, durango, co 81303, (970) 247-2121) where no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 8-367-733-9822. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

Power steering quit working during me driving the vehicle. power steering light went on the dash board. mechanic stated there was a possible recall on this part.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while backing up the vehicle, the steering was difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 134,000.

There is a storng gas smell coming from the car. the check engine light is on and diagnostic shows it has something to do with the fuel system. i can't park in my garage bacause the fumes are so strong.

Fuel leaking at fuel pump dripping onto hot exhaust

Fuel line leaking. per mechanic, this should not have rusted.

On 11/04/2017 at approximately 3:00 pm i returned to my car (in parking lot) after work to go home. i started car and "power steering" appeared on display. i could only turn my steering wheel but 1/2 an inch. i panicked and called to have my car towed to closest auto part store to my house. it was there that i found out that my car does not take fluid; but is electrical? an associate of auto part store looked up how to replace it; if they could even do so and then found that similar problems were reported of total lock-up of wheel (problems with power steering). a website was recommended to look up vin # to see if power steering was recalled. of course local chevy dealers are not available on weekends, so i must wait until monday (nov. 6th 2017). i have orientation on this day (early in the morning) and cannot take my car in. i do hope my wheel does not freeze up on the freeway! i must note that when i started car up again from auto store that it did not display the words "power steering" and it drove the same except for the fact that it hiccuped a bit before starting. i am afraid to drive anywhere now for fear of the steering freezing up.

On 10/20/2017 i noticed a smell of gas around my car. on sunday we looked under the car and noticed the top part of the tank is wet.

2007 chevy cobalt leaking gasoline on drivers side under rear tire. gas leak very bad. chevy said their was no recall but i understand that the nhtsa was advised. i am going to try to get chevy to pay for this repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. an unknown general motors dealer in o'fallon, illinois was made aware of the issue. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 132,000.

Gas fumes inside and out, no leaks found when stopped.

Strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle and around it. hesitation in starting vehicle. took to have looked at and was told our fuel pump has a bad leak. did research on line to find out other vin 2007 chev. colbalts also having this problem and most were covered by a recall. however, our is not! our daughter drives this car 2 hrs a day and it is such a fire hazard. how is this not included in the recall. this is a huge safety issue i'm sure you agree. the risk of fire from the gas leak and the large amount of chev cobalts that have had this issue makes no sense you wouldn't cover the repairs. please tell us the way to get this expensive repair taken care of. we insist you cover the defect! thank you in advance and prayers no one is seriously injured with this defect being such a problem for gm.

When the vehicle is in motion on a city street and on the highway, the power steering light comes on, all indicators (i.e. fuel, coolant etc.) go down to zero (says "low fuel" when tank of gas is full) and there are ticking sounds from the gear shift area. there is a loss of power to the car at the same time. there is a recall on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt, recall number 10v073000. the power steering module was replaced in approx. 2009, at our expense.

Fuel leaks/pours out of the bottom of vehicle on the rear drivers side when car is running. slow drip after vehicle is turned off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was repaired by the dealer per an unknown recall, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer (ciocca chevrolet, located at 855 s west end blvd, quakertown, pa 18951; (215) 536-2100). the contact was asked to pay for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted at 800-222-1020 and stated that there was a 12 month warranty. case number: 8-3182953508 was provided. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel failed to turn left or right. the contact turned off and restarted the engine, and the vehicle returned to normal. the failure recurred several other times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the gm recall center was called at 800-630-2438 and informed the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. the approximate failure mileage was 184,817.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. the air bags deployed. the contact sustained burns from the air bag deployment. the passenger sustained a broken nose, broken thumb, and head injuries. medical attention was required. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 10/18/16*lj updated 10/19/16.*jb

A leak has occurred in the fuel line by the gas tank where the plastic clip is that holds all the lines. the leak is about 3" from the exhaust and is a severe fire risk.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled fuel. while driving at an unknown speed, the steering lost power and the power steering and check engine lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who stated that a recall repair was previously performed and would not be repeated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that nothing could be done. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I own a 2007 chevy cobalt, which has recently been experiencing problems with the traction control system. at highway speeds, the traction control light turns on, and the engine stalls. this is an ongoing problem, and recently, i have not been able to get the car to start at all. i believe this to be a serious and potentially life threatening issue. i have done research on cobalt traction control failures, and i know this to not be an isolated event. some experts estimate that the majority of cobalts suffer from serious and potentially life threatening traction control failures. in all respects, this is a problem that requires a recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle jerked and felt as if it would seize. all the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. the contact stated that the failures occurred after the ignition switch was replaced on the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

Low compression in one cylinder (74lbs) causing inspection failure. four ignition spark coils failed and changed previous to engine fail. luckily the engine has not blown out, no one hurt. other owners have the same issue. my vehicle is 9yrs old, under 79,000 miles, oil and filter (which is termed as "special"-it's a corrugated "paper" filter at an additional $12+ every change) changed every 3000 miles. catastrophic engine failure is not "normal" for a vehicle of this age with no history of overheating or any other issue up to this point! hopefully no one has been or will be injured due to engine seizure or failure while driving. just informing of possibilities, these vehicles should never have been sold! my vehicle is stationary since the end of april until i can have it repaired.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the fuel mileage was affected and the vehicle experienced a fuel leak. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the technician stated that the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed until the fuel tank was removed from the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.

The car got very loud driving home from work, got home shut off the engine and it would not start again. had the car towed to have it looked at, the mechanic reported that the timing chain broke which ruined the engine.

Strong odor of gasoline. looks like small leak from top of tank. recall issued on car long before i purchased one but the problem still exists. whether driving or sitting still it's very strong

The vehicle stalled after i stopped the car at a stoplight (city street). before that (10 mins or so) it was loosing its acceleration power and the engine light came on. i had it towed and the repair place said it was a manufacturing defect and that i would have to have the whole engine replaced. there was a faulty timing chain component.

The defect: no audible warning chime when the drivers door is opened after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder. there is also no audible chime when the seatbelt is not connected while driving and the turn signals make no audible sounds when on. all audible sounds are played using the vehicles sound system. i saw there has been a recall issued for other gm models with similar problems. this problem is common with this make and model and other similar gm vehicles. my chimes haven't worked right for awhile now. a quick google search shows this is a on going problem with gm radios for a long time. a recall has been issued for newer gm vehicles with similar problems general motors recalls chevrolet sonic, trax and spark over radio compliance issue read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/05/chevrolet-sonic-spark-trax-radio-compliance-recall/#ixzz4boc2c3p3

Have a fuel leak where the line meets the fuel tank. there has been a recall on the same model for the same problem, but only for models in certain states. seems to be a problem with many more individuals too. take care of your mistakes gm! you thieves!

Smelling strong odor of gasoline in and outside the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. without starting the engine and also while starting the engine, the contact smelled fuel inside and outside the vehicle. there were no visible fuel leaks. while driving, the fuel odor became stronger as it emitted from the air conditioning vents. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

My fuel pump needs to be replaced,. the issue is the same for the recall of 2007 chevy cobalts, but was not sold/registered in the states listed. my car smells like gasoline and has trouble starting up

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph and making a turn, the power steering seized. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed and the battery warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering motor , keys and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. the vin was not available.

First i experienced fule excel ration. called manufacture told me i was experiencing a known problem but my vin was not on the recall list. took it in for ignition recall shortly after my head lights dim or one goes out then it comes back on then the other one will go out or dim took it to machanic they fixed it but it is now doing the same thing then the power steering sundenly went out almost had a collison light never came on. restarted the car everything worked then power steering light came on took it to machcanic turned the car off to have him check it he pulled it in to the shop and light was not on. so he told me i had to bring it back when light came on in order to run a test. light never came back on then 5 days ago lost power steering again almost had an accident. if i am at a complete stop in traffic or at a red light the car will excilerate with out me touching the gas when i break to keep from hitting the vehicle in front of me the rear end will fish tail. i am 60 years old this car has almost caused me to have several accidents. it is unsafe the manufacturer admitted when i took it in for the ignition switch that there were issues with the promlems i have been experiencing but my vin was only on the ignition recall. they told me the dealer would fix them at my expence. i get 950. dollars a. month and have cancer. i have no means to pay for the defects in 2012 my daughter bought me the car and paid 10,000.00 for it. i have no other means of transportation to my doctors ect. please help me. while driving at night my head light will dim or one will completely go out. causing me to almost miss the exit and run off an embankment.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. after having the vehicle repaired for the ignition key to be removed from the starter, the engine light illuminated and the steering was in dic mode. also, the power steering failed. when depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate accordingly. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the vehicle was repaired with an aftermarket part that needed to be replaced. the part was replaced, but the failure recurred. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided no resolution. the approximate failure mileage was 43,703.

My power steering is going out. i called about the recall, but since they claim it is fixed, they will not redo the recall work. it is obvious that the repair work they did, did not fix the issue completely. i was driving and when i turn the wheel it will not return to the normal position. so, i have to manually do it, which makes the vehicle swerve. it is dangerous, and a known problem.

I had just got off work on my way home, i saw that the dash was saying power steering and then the steering went out completely i pulled to the said of the road the best that i could it was very hard for me to turn the wheel it took all of my effort to turn the wheel . i could of gotten into a accident. i'm scared to drive the car in fear that this will happen again an i will be seriously hurt or killed.

Power steering not fixed on open recall in 2010 power steering rack failure caused an accident in motion 3rd party dealership diagnosed the problem with the power steering rack failure, but was unable to fix.

Our car was involved in an accident on march 29, 2016. it was declared totaled. our chevy colbalt had the ignition switch replaced and the air bag did not deploy! our car was turning left on a city street when it hit another car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while making a right turn, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. the vehicle crashed into a utility pole. the air bags deployed approximately 5 minutes after impact and the steering column caught fire. the driver suffered left knee, back, neck, and hand injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while turning at various speeds, the power steering failed and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to maneuver without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact could not steer and crashed into a tree and bounced to the other side of the road into oncoming traffic. the vehicle came to a complete stop. the two front tires were destroyed and the passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. a police report was not filed. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering malfunctioned which made it extremely difficult to steer the wheel. the contact mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,272.

Loss of power steering assist

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the power steering failed without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.

Gas line drip rear left passenger near rear tire discovered after parked.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notifed. the failure mileage was 251,000.

Initially smelled fuel while car was running (but not when turned off); a few days later, check engine light came on; immediately took to shop. repair shop informs me that the fuel lines are rusted, leaking, and need to be replaced -- a serious safety issue! i did some searches online and found that numerous other owners of 2007 cobalts are reporting the same issue with rusted, leaking fuel lines. general motors needs to acknowledge this as a serious safety problem, issue a recall, and reimburse owners who have had to undergo this expensive repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor was present in and around the vehicle. there were no warning lights illuminated. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 71,939.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the steering wheel seized which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 126,929.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking a large amount of fuel. the contact also stated that the vehicle had trouble starting. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Key was stuck in ignition and was unable to start. replaced body module control and now the check engine light wont go off, says air bags need service, radio is locked out, with a slew of other problems. took it car to the dealership to find no resolution. my car also lost power steering briefly after only driving about 15 minutes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact was almost involved in a crash. the contact continued to drive the vehicle and the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

The gas lines cracked and can smell gas constantly.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. the failure occurred randomly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

When braking, the tires bounce causing a serious vibration which makes steering difficult when braking hard. there is no visible damage or lose suspension parts but i'm guessing it's either bad struts or control arms? i'm replacing the parts today as a guess and hope it fixes the issue. this is my daughters car and she's afraid to drive the vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition seized and the security system warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the instrument panel became inoperable randomly. the failure was persistent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The car shuts completely off while driving, it has only happened at low speeds and acts like it just stalled. once restarted, the car runs fine. this happens at random times both when first starting the car and also after driving long periods.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. the engine was turned off and, after restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure recurred on a separate occasion. in 2010, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering); however, the failure recurred recently. the vehicle was not repaired for the second time. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the vehicle, the key was accidentally removed from the ignition switch and the vehicle continued to operate. on several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the front driver seat belt was faulty. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the linkage was faulty. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 35,000. updated 2/4/16 *cn *cn

A severe fuel leak detected on the ground after encountering gasoline vapor smell. this was determined to be defective fuel lines. i was notified by servicing dealer that the entire fuel delivery lines would need replaced at a cost of $700 plus. i believe these lines are located close to the exhaust / emissions systems. this is described and seen as an explosion/ fire hazard. *js

The driver side headlight stays dim. check engine light keeps coming on with something different. had two fuel pumps installed. the car last night had power but would not turn over or attempt to start. when driving at highway speeds the steering is loose, at low speeds power steering sometimes works. loud popping in slow sharp turns. just had it checked and new tires said suspension was great.

We noticed a gas smell in the car, both on the road and stationary. the smell became more noticeable in late november, early december. my mechanic found a crack in the hose connection at the fuel pump. it broke off when he touched it. he replaced the fuel pump and hose lines.

This is my second complaint on the power assisted steering failing on my 2007 chevrolet cobalt. terry cullen chevrolet supposedly made the recall repair on this car in 2010. however, the power steering has failed twice. the second time it failed, i was in my driveway on november 22, 2015 at 11:36 am and had just backed out of my garage. the car felt like a stall; i could not move the steering wheel and on the dashboard the message read "power steering". this flashed on, remained lit up for awhile. i turned the car off. after a minute or so i started the car again, and was able to drive without failure of the power assisted steering. i have requested again that general motors repair this problem under the original recall notice in 2010 since the problem still exists and shows up unexpectedly at any time. i requested terry cullen to ask that general motors repair this problem free of charge to me. i also have spoken to a female csr at general motors about repairing this problem without charge to me. she stated that terry cullen would repair the problem for $99.00. i am a senior citizen and do not have $99.00 for this repair. so, i am faced with the problem of risking my life when i must drive. i have informed the manager at terry cullen, lee powell, and the general motors csr that if i am in a fatal accident due to failure of the assisted power steering that i have instructed my family to take legal actiion by filing a lawsuit against general motors corporation, terry cullen chevrolet dealer in jonesboro, ga and lee powell, the service manager at terry cullen chevrolet.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a parked car and a tree. the contact sustained injuries to the right leg that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,769.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the instrument cluster began to malfunction and various warning lights illuminated. in addition, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact pulled over and switched off the vehicle, but it required multiple attempts to restart. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti-theft alarm system caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, there was a strong odor of fuel. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was leaking due to corrosion and needed to be replaced. a dealer repaired the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Defective keys gm changed metal in keys which cause keys to bend and brake. gm offers free lifetime replacement of keys and refuses to voluntarily correct defect. filed complaint with indiana attorney general greg zoeller file no. 15-cp-60325 [xxx] vs. gmc/chevrolet motor. received reimbursement of key program and tow but not for loss of day pay or cost to remove broken keys from locks. sauers; laporte has documented numerous complaints from customers due to defective gm keys. i am requesting a recall of this defective product the company knowingly continues to produce, market, and supply customers. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).” *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the steering icon illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a local dealer who replaced the steering power motto. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. the failure mileage was 103,326. the vin was not provided.

The both front speaker quit working. that the turn signal chime did not work either this after take mi car to the dealership cause something about power steering recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vin was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 97,850. updated 02/12/16*lj the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. a diagnosis revealed an issue with the fuse block. however, he was two blocks from the dealer, when the steering failed again. updated 03/09/16. *jb the consumer stated he has experienced power steering failure four times. updated 03/15/16.*jb updated 4/24/18*jb *tr

At roughly 110,000 on a gently used 07 cobalt the internal timing chain broke and rendered the engine useless. the repair - a total motor swap for $5k! after i ran into this problem my wife looked up other reviews on the cobalt and found out numerous people have had this problem. this is a supper expensive error that chevy has overlooked and costly for the consumer - us! as with others, i went through all the official recalls such as the ignition and power steering, and then i paid an additional $600 for the fuel system to replace - another notorious problem of the cobalt, and now this!? completely unacceptable. if you cant make a car out of quality parts, don't make one at all! anyways, luckily this happened while we were parked but of course it was very inconvenient plus we had to pay for the tow. it might have showed symptoms of a problem two weeks prior with occasional difficulty starting the car with either prolonged cranking, or even a second try was needed. i don't know what exactly is failing whether it's the plastic parts or the timing chain itself, but there is something here that should be investigated and ultimately lifted to a recall cause there are a lot of people out there affected by this, and $5k isn't something that anybody should have to pay for a corporation's incompetence.

I received a letter, #12191, from gm in march 2013 stating special cover of my 07 chevrolet cobalt lt for a condition "where the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump cracks and leaks fuel or fuel vapors. fuel vapors, in the presence of an ignition source, could potentially cause a vehicle fire." at that time i was not experiencing the problem. however, on october 21, 2015 i started notice a powerful fuel odor from underneath the car when park after running. i remember the letter, #12191, that stated my car was covered, so i called the local chevrolet dealer, jim trenary in troy, mo, and stated the problem and letter. the service technician stated they would raise the car up and check for fuel liquid leaking from the car. i told them that at this time only fuel vapors were leaking, and he said if that the case then it would not be fixed. this is in violation of the statement s in letter #12191. i also called the gm recall center and was told to just take it to dealer to tell me they wouldn't fix it. this resulted in me dropping the fuel tank, only to discover that indeed the supply line on the fuel pump was cracked. i order an ac delco mu 1970 direct oem replacement pump, and installed the unit. i contacted gm and they are refusing to cover the cost of the fuel pump. basically gm is refusing to fix a special coverage of my car that could potentially lead to a fire that they said they would fix but are refusing to fix. i just wanted to make the nhtsa aware of what gm is not doing, which is fixing cars that could potential catch fire in presence of an ignition source. their own words not mine.

In 2010 there was a general motors recall re the electric assisted power steering on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. i had no problem up to that time. terry cullen chevrolet repaired the car according to them. however, on wed., october 28, 2015 at around 1:30 pm the power steering failed. my car suddenly appeared to stop; then i tried to drive and could barely move the car. the words "power steering" lit up on my dashboard. fortunately, i was in a parking lot and was able to turn the steering wheel and move into a parking spot with great difficulty. i have spoken several times to a gm csr over the phone who stated that she would reach out to the dealer terry cullen who had "repaired" the car. i also spoke to lee powell, the service manager (770-968-4444) who stated that to repair the car it would cost. the csr, stacy, (1-790-5600, ext 5913487) at gm telephoned me and stated that lee powell, service manager told her that they would repair my auto for $95.00. i believe that general motors should repair my car for free since the problem is one of the seven recalls that are on the 2007 chevrolet cobalt and even though the assisted power steering was supposed to have been repaired, the power steering failed on october 28, 2015. i am 80 years old, on a very low fixed income of social security, and do not have any funds for this repair. since lee powell, service manager at terry cullen chevrolet at 1250 battlecreek rd., jonesboro, ga 30236 claimed to have repaired the electric power assist system and it failed on october 28, 2015, obviously there is still a flaw in the system. i believe that the electric power assist system in the 2007 chevrolet cobalt has an inherent flaw. that model of car should have another recall for this serious, potentially fatal flaw. i request that general motors issue another recall on that problem, and repair my car free; no charge to me.

My car started smelling like gas whenever i shut it off and i noticed it was leaking. because i live in maryland my car isn't covered under the recall for a defective fuel pump. current recall for the fuel pump in other states is #090226. why is this recall only in certain states? does it take someone dying for this recall to be performed in other states before either gm steps up or the government steps up and does the right thing. i will never again buy anything chevrolet or gm. they knowingly sold people cars that were piles of defective crap. now i have a car that i don't drive and the trade in value is virtually non existent, and most car dealers won't give you a dime for these defective cars.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning light illuminated. the vin was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 29,930.

I bought a used 07 cobalt two weeks ago. it was running fine until just last night (10/23/15) power steering light came on and power steering was gone. i was parking my car and all of a sudden the wheel became extremely hard to move.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there were strong fuel fumes emitting outside and inside the vehicle. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the dealer stated the vehicle was not safe to drive and needed to be repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. the approximate failure mileage was 108,708.

I have a 2007 chevy cobalt. i have been experiencing strong gas odor from outside the car after driving and inside my car while driving.no huge leak but the odor is making me sick :( i know there is a recall but i live in maryland....can someone please help. i have 2 young kids and having to pay to fix this will be extremely hard. especially when lots of these cars are having this issue. please make maryland a part of this recall better yet all states.....since these cars are in all states thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My key has been getting stuck in the ignition for not reason, i have to take extra time to start my car about 5 times and put it in all the gears before it will allow me to remove my key from the ignition.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the failure recurred. while driving approximately 20 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the contact crashed into a curb. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Fuel lines are corroded to the point that they are leaking. fuel/gas odor can be detected around vehicle.

A plastic component in the fuel return cracked causing a gas leak that was unrecognizable at first. first noticed the scent a week after adopting a cat and assumed it must have peed in the car or something. at first, only noticed it after driving more than a few minutes and parking the car. when the car was left in park overnight, it would not smell in the morning, however once it was driven any distance, the smell would become apparent by the time the trip was done. the smell was faint and seemed to come from the passenger side of the car, but was not strong enough to be narrowed down more than that. eventually the scent was strong enough that it could be recognized as gasoline and by that time it was clear that it was coming from behind the passenger seat. upon lifting the back end to look at the car, the underside was wet with gasoline and the source of the leak could be isolated to the top of the tank. took it in to be checked and fixed to find out it was a crack in a plastic component of the fuel return and the way the component is designed, the entire fuel pump had to be replaced. received a notice from gm about potential fuel leaks and submitted my information only to learn that the current bulletin pertains to the fuel tank itself and all other service bulletins related to this particular issue are for different car batches sold mostly to warmer climate states so gm will not reimburse for the repair.

The fuel lines were leaking. apparently there are two fuel lines wrapped in an encasement with a vent tube. the car only had about 78,000 miles on it when this hazard was discovered. it is only a 2007, but the fuel lines are not made well at all. because they are in that encasement with the vent they rust quickly. it caused a very strong odor, and gas was visibly leaking out of the back end of the car. the driver had headaches every time after driving the car. the car was barely starting as well. after putting the key in and turning it, it would take awhile before the car actually started. the driver took it into the chevy dealership where it was purchased thinking it was the cracked fuel tank inlet control valve special service problem that had just been issued in august 2015. that would have meant it would be fixed with no charge to the driver. the dealership said it was neither related to that issue nor to another special service issue dealing with leaking gas that the driver had already gotten fixed in april 2014. the dealership said it was instead related to the fuel lines rusting. the dealership said it was very dangerous to be driving and that it would cost at least $659.38 to get it fixed. the driver eventually got it fixed somewhere else for $250 less. in the meantime the driver continued to get headaches and feel very unsafe driving the car. the driver knows of other chevy cobalts with this exact same issue. it should be looked into further before a serious incident occurs. chevrolet should take responsibility for this immediately and pay for it to be fixed on these new 2007 cars!

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at various speeds, a strong fuel odor was detected behind the vehicle. the contact also stated that fuel leaked heavily from the rear of the vehicle while it was in motion. the check engine light was illuminated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel valve and the fuel pump was damaged and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also sent the contact additional information about the failure. the dealer refused to do the repair due to the vehicle's mileage being more than 150,000. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel locked and would not steer in either direction. the vehicle was shut off and restarted. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 113,210.

In june 2015, we smelled fuel under car. the next day we took the car immediately to our mechanic who replaced the fuel pump at a cost of $531.85. in august of 2015, we received a letter from chevrolet that indicated our cobalt may have a cracked fuel tank inlet control valve. the letter said that the vehicle may emit a strong fuel odor from the rear of the vehicle which is what we detected. the letter indicated we could be reimbursed if we submitted the requested documents if we already had the vehicle repaired. i submitted all documents to our local chevrolet dealer but was denied reimbursement.

I was driving down the road, when a warning signal went off on my car, a message came up that said "engine power reduced" and my cars acceleration was significantly reduced. i could not go over 10 miles an hour and the car was shaking violently. i pulled into a gas station that i was luckily close to, and the car lurched forward as soon as i put it in park, almost causing me to hit the building directly in front of my parking spot. i turned the car off and let it sit for minute, only to turn it back on and have it act completely normal. i have had 3 different mechanics look at it, and several things replaced and the problem still persists. my car cannot go more than 10 minutes without having this issue, and the next time it happened i was on the freeway and it almost killed me and the person behind me. i have read the chevy forums and complains and i am not the only person having this issue. there are many people, in my position who cannot afford new cars, who bought chevy's bc of the american name to only be screwed by the corporation. i have no choice but to drive the car as i have to get to and from work in order to live, while this continues to happen every time i drive the car. someone. needs to make chevy accountable for their terrible cars!

Since december 2014, my car started flashing the airbag light. the dealer says that airbag is coiled and to replace is $1,600.00. i can't afford that. the airbag light is now on all the time (no more flashing). i looked up online and there were a lot of complaint on chevrolet cars and airbag problems. now the recall for it is out but my car is not on the list. i do believe this is a recall problem and i would like some help to know to get my airbag problem fixed through the recall. i will really appreciate your help. thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tla* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel emitting under the vehicle, which was progressing. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. updated 11/09/15*lj no one could tell the consumer why only cars sold or registered in az,ca,fl,nv, or tx are only recalled. consumer had same problem even though it was purchased in mo...updated 03/19/18*jb, 05/15/18*jb

My 16 yr old son was driving in a cul-de-sac when he was about 3/4 of the way thru the curve his steering failed and he hit a light pole. he stated that the steering wheel froze up on him. he couldn't turn the wheel. we took the vehicle to chevy dealership. they stated that the recall work was already completed. then why are we continuing to have this problem? my son is suffering from whiplash and is going to chiropractor visits twice weekly.

While driving at highway speeds using cruise control the vehicle suddenly decelerated. this abrupt slowing almost caused an accident because i along with the other drivers behind me had no warning of such a sudden reduction of speed. a "reduced engine power" light came on, the vehicle would not accelerate to a safe highway speed, and it no longer exhibited the power necessary to climb a hill. if this had happened on a freeway or on a mountain pass it could have been extremely dangerous or deadly. the dealership diagnosed a faulty throttle body which was subsequently replaced. this however didn't rectify the situation and the condition still randomly happens. we no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph, the power steering warning indicator suddenly illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer stated that the power steering module cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 47,000.

I was attempting to exit my driveway to the right when suddenly i could not steer the car. my street curves, and as i was leaving the driveway a car was coming around the curve and i just missed hitting it. the driver was nice enough to stop and got my car back in the driveway. he told me to look on the dashboard, and i saw the 'power steering' light lit. i was extremely shaken up by this incident and called my dealer, lou bachrodt chevrolet in pompano beach. this was a sunday and the service dept. was closed. i spoke with a salesman, alex, who left a message for jeremy in the service dept. i spoke with jeremy early monday morning and explained to him what happened. i told him my husband drove the car when he came home from work and the light was not on and there was no problem with the steering. jeremy said it's becoming a common problem called intermittent power steering failure. he checked my vin number and said there was no recall. i am very afraid to drive the car since jeremy said there's a very good chance this will happen again. he said it's a motor problem and has to be repaired. i am not paying for yet another chevy problem. i had the ignition switch replaced last year. this car is my transportation for work. gm needs to step up and do the right thing and recall all cobalts for this problem. that day i sent an email to gm, but have heard nothing.

Se light came on followed by strong gas odor in cabin and surrounding vehicle. parked vehicle. next day strong fuel odor surrounding vehicle. investigation found gas leaking on ground under fuel tank. took to mechanic who discovered both plastic supply and return ports on fuel pump cracked. had to replace fuel pump. ($467). research found 2 recalls for this problem 10/29/2009 and 9/19/2012 neither of which covered vehicles in north carolina. the 2012 recall did expand into nc and surrounding states but for 2006 model vehicles not 2007. nhtsa # 12v459000 (09) and # 09v419000 (12) it is my contention gm should have included all states in these recalls or have a reimbursement plan in effect if this problem occurs in areas not covered. two separate recalls for the same problem clearly indicates gm was aware of the cracking ports on the fuel pump. (i would appreciate a reimbursement) in a separate, yet very closely related issue, i now have a letter dated august 2015 about a cracked fuel tank control valve. vehicles that have had tank removal procedures (replace fuel pump july) are "especially at risk" for this condition. se light is back on, slight hint of gas fumes, and erratic engine performance especially after refueling. i now have to follow up on this gas tank issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, fuel fumes emitted from the fuel tank. the failure recurred on one occasion. the vehicle was not taken a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact's vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the cabin from the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the technician stated that the fuel line was leaking at the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I was on the lodge freeway, highway 10, heading east when i loss control by 7 me rd, skinned out, hit the wall on the rear left fender and bumper.

Fuel leak on drivers side of car by exhaust heat shield while parked.

Replaced all of the following components since purchase: both front lower control arms due to bushing failures; both front shock and strut assemblies due to shock failures/leaks; both sway bar links due to failed components; both front sway bar bushings due to dry-rot; both front rotors due to failed/warped components caused by defective brake calipers; harmonic balancer due to defective/weak component; both rear shocks due to failures/leaks. still need to replace rear coil springs due to weakness, all wheel hub bearings due to unstable driving/steering and the vehicle speed sensor causing high idle and erratic idling after warm-up.

Service air bag displayed on dash. passenger air bag remains off when passengers are seated. both issues have been present since puchase date. ignition switch recall did not fix the issues,

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. the contact was unable to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14e021000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000.

My cobalt has had issues with the lower control arms on multiple occasions since my purchase in 2012. i finally found a mechanic who told me it was the control arms and had them replaced, and within the year was told to have them replaced again. now i have been told my suspension is gone. these complications seem like reoccurring issues with not only cobalts but many chevy vehicles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a fuel odor without warning. the contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, it burst into flames. the contact was alerted by the sound of an explosion that came from the vehicle. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filled up 6/29/2015 ran out of gas, after 50 miles, smelt a little gas put gas in and it poured out from ablve the fuel tank right onto exhaust. no fire but what a hazard.

I believe the problem im having with my vehicle may perhaps be due to a defective issue. .my car has not been involved in an accident and i now have an my (service air bag) light always on. i no longer feel sage in this car i also had another issue with ti today with my power steering i recently had my car recently serviced and was not told anything when serviced. please investigate this issue and notify me as soon as this has been investigated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the chevrolet emblem on the steering wheel was sunken in. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

I smelt gas very strongly and was coming out of top of gas tank. i took it to weeks tires,1883 hickman ave, elba, alabama,36323... (334)897-2270. upon taking it to them i was shown the hole in the fuel line on the fuel pump. i have noticed the recalls on this vehicle in other states. i had to pay $543.70 for parts and labor.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a fuel odor emitting into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 124,657.

Went over pothole at 15 miles an hour and both air bags inflated. one passenger went to hospital with injuries. also the windshield was broken from impact of air bags

I am having a severe gas leak, and though i live in florida, and the recall was listed in 2012 (nhtsa 12v459000) i never received notice and when i run recalls by vin # it does not list it. i do not know if i can have it fixed under this recall or not. i did live in florida at the time of the recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle without warning. the failure recurred each time the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel line was fractured and leaking fuel and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 46,000. ma 08/17/15 updated 10/25/2017*cn

A wire harness failed in the passenger side air bag/seat belt which would leave the air bag disabled. when taken to a mechanic to get fixed we were informed a whole new seat belt assembly which included the harness had to be ordered from a dealer to be replaced to fix the problem. he then informed us the new factory oem harness and assembly was delivered with new routing instructions to prevent the harness from being damaged again. then indicates to me the company knows of the potentionally deadly issue yet fails to recall it.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on two occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. updated 09/21/15*lj

When i driving there is a super strong smell of gas,it has the same smell even in park. the smell is so overwhelming. it like a gas can sitting on my lap while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, fuel fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel module was leaking and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Smell gas very strongly and gas is coming from the top of the gas tank.there was a recall for this vehicle model in 2009. now it is closed. no longer open. what can be done about this problem?

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle shook intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and it was determined that the front bushings, electronic stability control, steering column, and the front driver and passenger side lower control arms needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I have to drive the car to work everyday around 50 miles everyday. i have had all this work done the the car i have tried to get general motors to help with the problem which after all this work the car shakes and makes very loud noises on the steering wheel. i called a general motors helper last week who was supposed to get me some information and have not been contacted back yet. i have to have the car to go to and from work, is it going to take the car being wreaked and me and or another person on the freeway to be killed before anybody takes this problem seriously? this problem is all over the internet so i am not just trying to say it is just me. i have spent all money i had put back trying to get this car safe on the freeway, i bought the car from rodney cobb in eaton, ohio and was hoping general motors would take this seriously but i guess not so i am hoping and praying to get some help from the government. please i need help and i cannot afford to pay anymore or get rid of the car. general motors and rodney cobb chevrolet will not help me on my own i have tried, they expect me to pay money for a faulty car that i cannot afford, so i am asking you to please help....thank you.

The vehicle lost power steering today in traffic. the dealership said the power steering recall was performed i'm march of 2011. i had the vehicle in for a knocking noise previous to this date (2007). nothing was ever found. i found out today that the knocking was related to the power steering. i ignored the knocking because i cant afford for the dealership to find nothing. this is a recall that was never fully corrected. i feel as though gm ignored the real issue. i still have knocking noise and now, loss of steering. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off and the driver lost control of the steering causing the vehicle to crash into a parked vehicle. during the incident, the driver suffered a back injury. the front seat passenger suffered a neck and back injury and the rear passenger seat occupant sustained a head and right side injury. all occupants received medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty ignition switch. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Brought 2007 cobalt on 7/09/14. reported the problem of the vehicle shutting- off on me and no inspection sticker was on the car 7/10/14. they wrote a work order out. brought the vehicle to archer auto to get work performed and for a inspection sticker. archer auto kept my 2007 cobalt for 3 months. until i called bbb business and filed a complaint. archer auto said they fix my vehicle but didn't. archer auto put a illegal inspection sticker on it to pass the emission test. archer auto returned my vehicle. then the power steering went out. brought it to firestone to get fix. then later found out there was a recall on the power steering. the 2007 cobalt was shutting-off on me and losing all power..then i took it back because their was another recall on the vehicle. then on 9/13/14 the engine shut-off on me. losing all power , locking the brakes and power steering also. i ran into the back of a vehicle and totaled put the 2007 cobalt. *tr

Vehicle loses power steering at slow speeds and at a stop can not steer at all for a min then it re engages but then is stiff. seems intermittent, but seems as it should be addressed. *tr

My car had smelled of gasoline for approximately 1 week. i had the vehicle serviced and i had to replace my fuel pump module assembly. it had leaking and cracked lines. i have researched online and discovered recalls for this same year make and model vehicle and was never notified of any possible problem. this is a major safety issue and could have resulted in a catastrophe for my family. i have contacted gm and i am trying to get reimbursed for the repairs to my vehicle. *tr

Power steering failed to work. have not been able to drive vehicle. i did not own vehicle when original recall was sent out. *tr

I was backing up out of my driveway to let another car out and as soon as i put the car in reverse the car made the chime noise as if it was telling me to put on my seatbelt seconds later power steering was flashing on the dashboard the rpm gauge was jumping, the fuel gauge was jumping back and forth, low fuel blinking on dashboard with full tank of gas, steering wheel very hard to turn, check engine light is on, security lock light is on, transmission clicks when shifting. called the dealer i financed the car from he told me to take it to a shop called precision auto services he couldn't figure out problem said most likely it was a computer issue so i called gm customer service to inform what was going on they had the car towed to bob johnson chevrolet and they did a recall on the ignition switch also said there was a broken shift cable installed a new cable, they also had to replace serpentine belt. after all that i pick up car and make payment a week and a half later car does the same thing. i call and explain to service assistant manager he says that he didn't check for power steering after i explained was the whole purpose of having the car looked at long story short he gave me the run around so i thought to look elsewhere i took it to another shop where it was diagnosed free of charge he said that there were lots of codes on my car. but the car was back to normal after diagnosis then about 3 weeks later same problem took it back he explained to me that whoever disconnected a remote starter on my car didn't do it properly causing the modules in the car to not communicate. i paid to have that repaired 2 weeks later same problem now mechanic tells me its transmission control module which costs almost $500 which is over my budget. i'm making payments on something that i should be able to drive to and from work safe and comfortably. please help! *tr

The vehicle has a built in anti theft system . this system is controlled by a computer . as well as an etching in the key that is recognized by the ignition . this has been an on going problem for us where the anti theft system will engage while you are driving . when this happens you lose your instrumentation, power steering , your transmission slips and your engine sputters . this has happened to us at high speed in the freeway , slow speed on city streets and everything in between . the real issue is that it is so sporadic that our local gm dealer is unable to assess the issue . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. after having the vehicle repaired under an unknown manufacturer recall, fuel started leaking from the fuel tank. the failure occurred continuously. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 52,000. ....updated 07/22/15 *bf updated 10/05/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after turning the vehicle on, the entire instrument panel illuminated. also, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,300.

The key is stuck on the on position an stuck in the ignition {can not get the key out of the ignition }. *tr

I noticed a strong gas odor. when i looked under the car, it was dripping gasoline onto the muffler heat shield and onto the pavement. i looked on the nhtsa website and see that certain chevy cobalts are under recall for a problem with the fuel pump cracking and leaking. my car is experiencing the same problem as the ones under recall, the fuel pump cracked causing the leak. when i contacted general motors, i was told sorry your vin # is not under recall. i am not happy that my car has the same problem as the recalled cars but i am stuck paying the bill for a new fuel pump. this vehicle should be recalled along with the rest. *tr

The airbag maintenance light came on in the car, took car to gm dealer and stated that there was broken wire in the passenger side seatbelt retractor. dealer had to replace retractor and clear code. having hard time understanding how this is not safety related and why i am having to pay out of pocket to fix this. this part does not hardly move and should be designed to move so many revolutions. my opinion this is a flaw in the design and should be covered by gm. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch reimbursement for repairs issue. *smd the consumer was informed he would not be reimbursed because the recall was not performed by an authorized chevrolet dealer. *jb

Seatbelt will not buckle. husband had to slide out under the seatbelt and we cannot get it unstuck. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a fuel leak near the front of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a fracture on the filler associated with the fuel tank and, as a result, the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the speedometer remained on 0 mph. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to numerous dealers, who confirmed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that strong fuel fumes emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact noticed fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank onto the ground. the contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vin was not included. additionally, the vehicle was not registered in any of the states listed in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 4/20/15*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at unknown speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 119,000.

Cobalt will randomly display car lock symbol and check engine light on the dash. the gauges on the dash (speedometer, gas, etc.) begin to flash back and forth, and error messages come up saying "no fuel", "power steering" and rotate between the two. while the car is doing this, it becomes hard to accelerate and the car surges randomly. it's happened frequently, and we have taken the car in to several different mechanics, all who cannot figure out what is causing the issue. we have replaced the main computer, and still are having the same issues. it is not safe to drive as i cannot see how fast i am going when the gauges start to go crazy, and the car will begin to think it's out of gas, even on a full tank. we have had so many issues with chevrolet cars over the past few years that we no longer wish to purchase from them. *tr

I few years back, my car headlights started to stay on even after cutting the car off. i started taking the fuses out in order for my lights to cut off. this problem still exists, the lights may work correctly and cut off automatically for about 3 months, but in still have to resort to taking my fuses in and out for my lights to work. i had problems with the ignition about 3 years ago, but they had a recall for that. after they fixed my ignition, about a couple months later i started having problems with my car starting to hesitate and cut off. check engine light has been coming on, now there are problems with the transmission. *tr

My head lights will not go off unless i unplug my battery, and my signal light won't go off the chavy dealer claims not to know what's going on with it unless i pay them $200 ,first. its been about 30 days now that this has been going on. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 70 mph, the ability to steer was lost without warning. the contact lost control and the vehicle struck a guardrail and entered into oncoming traffic. the contact was assisted by a state trooper and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a private yard. the contact sustained head trauma that required medical attention. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 168,000.

The car was in for a recall for the power steering assist motor in 2011, after driving the car for about 20,000 miles the power steering kept going out while driving. not only is this extremely dangerous, but also scary while driving. considering the power steering assist motor was supposed to be replaced under recall and i am still having problems i would guess that shortcuts or defective parts were used during the recall repair. jack maxton chevrolet and gm has been giving me the run around about the repair and asking me to pay $336 for the repair. ridiculous! *tr

Car was smelling badly of gas took car to akers auto service in milford ohio tel 513-831-6702 they told me i had a leaking fuel pump and that there was a special recall out on them, i contacted gm recall division they sent me to the claims dept. they gave me a gm special policy number [xxx]. i was to go to a chevy dealer to get a claim form, i went to jeff wyler 1117 st 32 batavia. ohio 45103 tel 513-752 1238 i paid akers on july 23 for the repairs, when i went to wylers they said they had to send in the claim form but they first had to prove i had a gm pump put in, it was the end of sept before the assistant service manager returned my call, [xxx] said he could not reach anyone at akers, few days later bob told me the clam form had been sent in and i should see it back in 4 5 or 6 weeks, should have been middle. of november, took until middle of december for bob to return call, said lost my number, i had left message once a week with my name and number, end of december. the service manager call my girlfriend her number was on the invoice and told her the claim had not been turned in they had lost the paperwork, i had to fax copy to rodney grey 513-260-4924, january rodney called my girl friend told her he had a check but we could not have it because the recall was over on july 14-2014 and we had the repairs after that. i contacted gm 1-866-790-5700 ext [xxx] name [xxx] she told me they would look into it, didn't, know why dealer was doing this, end result general manager [xxx], could not get his last name turned down claim i was told because rodney said he did not get copy of invoice until dec 31, was given run around for 6 months, receive notice on power steering pump and key switch but none on leaking fuel pump information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. the contact mentioned that the noise would get louder when turning the steering wheel. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Once in a while the sign check the air bag showed up, but now it stays on all the time. car never was involved in any crash. the sensor or the air bug must be faulty from the beginning. *js

Car just turned off with no power, while backing from driveway. could not stop the vehicle and ran over my boyfriends foot. two neighbors were able to stop my vehicle since wasn't going fast. no warning. vehicle would not restart. just passed annual inspection and always followed maintenance schedule. it should be noted that my boyfriend injured his foot and wants to file a claim with my insurance.im trying to talk him out of it because i don't feel i was at fault and i don't want my rates to increase. chevy corp should resolve this issue before someone dies. i took my vehicle to the chevy dealer and they want to replace my engine at my cost. $3800. *tr

My family and i were riding in the car , when suddenly there was a awful gas odor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where i was told my life was in danger and they did not want me to drive the car. the fuel pump had to be ordered. also, the ignition lock cylinder was replaced, due to the vehicle not starting at times....updated 01/29/15 *bf

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, there was odor of fuel present inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and no further information was available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000. djr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the contact stated that once the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to dealer. the technician diagnosed that the steering module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

My chevrolet cobalt 2007 was called for a recall, even though my car was running perfectly i decided to take it to the closest chevrolet dealership to me. at the dealership they changed the power steering wheel, the ignition and all that had to do with it, and to my surprise they also changed the fuel pump. when i received my car from the dealer i noticed a fuel odor coming from my car, i did not pay attention to it because i thought it was normal since they changed the fuel pump. after a couple of days i took my car back since i noticed a big gas leak on the driveway when i moved my car. the dealership checked the car and said it had nothing to do with the recall and that the filler neck was cracked, and that i might have possibly hit my car and cracked the filler neck. i was very frustrated and i talked to managers and everything, but the only response i got was that they will not cover it and that i will have to pay for it. after calling general motors and chevrolet, they told me that i had to pay $500 dollars for the repair and that they will cover the rest. i was very upset and frustrated, but i am a college student and i work, so i needed my car. i paid the $500 dollars out of credit cards because i did not have the money for a mistake that they made and people at the dealership even told me they did because they said that the filler neck is plastic and that with the weather changes in houston when "handled" can crack easily. i thought it was a total fraud and i want my $500 dollars back and also the fee they charged to check it which was almost $85 dollars. *tr

My steering wheel get lock when i was driving at lowest speed and also a steering signal appear in my dashboard. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. the contact believed that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,487.

I purchased the car brand new in 2007. the front suspension started to make lots of clunking noises and rattling whenever i went over bumps in the road. it continued to get worse. took the car into the chevy dealer and they said nothing was wrong with the car. i've taken the car to a mechanic and he replaced l front control arm twice. the mechanic said the car should not be having those problems with the cars current mileage. i also have very dangerous sound in steering column every time i turn the steering wheel. i have complained about this to dealership. of course, they initially did not hear anything. i had my steering lock on me and couldn't get the key out, thus i had the car towed to the dealership in april 2011. they fixed the ignition switch. the noise in the steering column has only got worse since that time. december 16, 2014, i took car in for the recall on the ignition. the dealer told me that the steering column was falling apart and wanted to charge me $1100.00 to fix. they insisted that this has nothing to do with the ignition switch. the car sounds like it is barely holding together like on squeaky hinges. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was unable to restart. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ignition and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that a few days after the repairs while driving at 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. as a result, the contact veered to the left into a ditch. in addition, the contact stated that the left turning signal did not function properly and remained on after turning. the contact had to manually push the lever to stop it from flickering. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. djr

I purchase the car from schofield in 2008 it has had two recalls one on the gas tank and another on the steering column now it is acting up everyday i think it is due to the cold weather and it has to be a manufacturing issue the warning lights began to flash on come on the gauges go up and down like crazy the gas hand goes up and then below empty the car loses power the power steering light comes on the brake light comes on it begins to make a clicking noise and it jerks as it drives i am so afraid to drive my car because of these defects, i took the car into scofield a couple of weeks ago they said they could not find anything wrong but it is obvious there are things that are wrong when i tried to turn a corner its like the power steering goes out i have the papers from schofield i need someone to help me please i don't want to be another victim of this car. *tr

My 2007 cobalt first showed signs of leaking fuel in the summer of 2014. i took it to get inspected and was told i needed my fuel line purge solenoid replaced. i did so, but the leaking did not stop. then, on 30 december 2014 i got it reinspected and was told there is actually a crack in my fuel tank and that the tank needs to be replaced. there is currently a recall for my make and model of vehicle, but it is only for vehicles manufactured in certain states. i looked up my vin and my vehicle was not made in any of the states listed, but the conditions match the recall details exactly. i believe my tank should be replaced as part of the existing recall. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was recalled for the exact problem she experienced. *jb

After driving my car it had a strong smell of gas so i parked in my driveway and found a puddle of gas in front of the rear driver side tire. i looked under the car and saw that the gas line coming from the fuel filter was corroded and leaking from a strap. i was very concerned because the exhaust is about 2 inches away from this fuel leak. my fuel efficiency went from 34mpg highway to 26mpg highway so i know i was leaking fuel while driving. i took my cobalt to the dealership and they said that it will cost 750.00 to fix the gas line. my flex tube on the exhaust system also broke around 130000 miles. it's the part in between the exhaust manifold and the cat converter. *tr

On the 2007 chevy cobalt, the key gets stuck in the accessory position and cannot be removed. you must either jump the car or push the switch under the steering column to remove the key. with the key in the accessory position, the battery drains and renders the radio inactive. this adds to an additional safety concern because the seatbelt chime and blinker sound go through the radio and cannot be heard when the radio is inactive. chevy stated that you must bring in the car to have the radio reprogrammed for $130 each time the battery goes dead. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not 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 84,000.

I had my ignition switch replaced by a gm dealer, now the airbag light is on. i noticed on the ignition recall it mentioned the airbag. so i'm wondering if this airbag light is on due to something with the switch replacement. *tr

Daughter drives vehicle to college. smelling gas and noticed drops underneath car. per mechanic it looked like coming from fuel pump and was told to take to dealer for extended safety bulletin 09226, cracked plastic supply port fuel pump. dealer states that is not it and it is the filler neck of fuel tank. needs to be replace )its plastic???!!!) $1500. this car is getting out of control expensive and this problems is also a well known issue that is not addressed by gm. online there are scores of people with same issue. a fuel tank should not break, period. car is worthless to sell after ignition recall anyway. *tr

Several months ago got notice that ignition lock was "recalled" by gm. shortly after that i noted the "service air bag" light was on periodically. stopped at gm dealer and was advised that parts would not be available until oct 2014. got another notice that it was time to get recall fixed. i took my vehicle in for replacement of ignition lock, which was done on 12/10/2014, got home and saw "service air bag" light was on. called dealer and was advised that "air bag" light was not part of the recall. have another appointment for 17th to get it checked. recall 14v047000 is "airbag and electrical" but it doesn't cover airbag ??? i had trouble with this dealer years ago but he is the closest (within 30 miles) to me so i use him. *tr

At 8:30am on dec 15th with the temp outside of 40 deg. i turned left onto an acceleration ramp and put the accelerator almost all the way down. i let up off the accelerator to yield to another car on the ramp. the vehicle continued to accelerate and would not slow upon braking hard. i stomped the pedal twice as if it were stuck. this had no impact upon my uncontrolled runaway acceleration. i shut the key off and luckily the other car yielded to me upon hearing my motor rev up. i was able to pull over to the side of the road and stop safely. i restarted the car and did not have any further difficult making to more 10 mile round trips. the ignition key has been changed per recall and the power steering has been done also on recall. however the power steering did fail about 1 month ago despite the fact that it also had been recalled. at that time i replaced the battery because it was almost 9 years old. no further power steering problems. i have also had difficulty with the floor shift sticking after parking.. *tr

Car was totaled following a loss of steering and power brakes- crashing into a guardrail the airbags failed to deploy. *tr

Fuel line located approximately in the middle of the vehicle is leaking and appears to be rusted out. this fuel line runs parallel to the exhaust system and with fuel leaking is a potential fire/explosion hazard. local dealer telsl me it will cost somewhere between $700 to $1,000 to repair. my online research indicates this is a common problem with these vehicles and i believe the potential for fire should be of immediate concern. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the front passenger and driver side air bag warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.

Gauges going haywire message flash of low fuel and power steering clicking in the gear shift head light flashing snatching while shifting gears up or down with accelerated or decreased speed. at a turn to pull off the road power steering is lost and hard to turn. when i shut the car off and started it again every thing cleared until i reached 5 miles from start over point. every time i start the car everything is fine until i drive it a little. i had this same problem 2 year ago and had it repaired @ jupiter chevrolet. they said it was tcm, ecm module. i have it now @ reliable chevrolet waiting for diagnostics. *tr

I was getting in my car to go home, and the service air bag soon appeared on the screen where the odometer is. it went off for about 5 to 7 days, then came on again. i went to jon hall chevrolet in daytona beach to look up recalls. i was told all were taken care of. in and around november 12th, 2014, it came on, and on november 21st, 2014, it has come on again. i am leasing this car from drive time. i have contacted their lease warranty department, and they said it was my responsibility to take care of this. i want to know what i should do, cause it seems like i'm going to the right resources, but given the run around about what to do. is there any help for me in my situation? thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving in town and the power steering warning flashed across the dashboard reader. i assumed i would need to go get some power steering fluid to fix the problem. the next day i was descending rapidly down a very steep curving hill when the power steering went out completely and i could not control the vehicle! i narrowly avoided a collision with another car and some trees! since then i have done some research an found innumerable complaints about this very issue across several model years of the cobalt. it is well documented that this is a serious and chronic issue and gm has largely ignored the safety of those who keep them in business!! what a bad business model! we are a one car and one income family and now i simply cannot let my teenagers drive at all because i don't have $1000.00 to fix my car right before the holidays! thanks gm!! *tr

Seat belt icon and light go off and on panel on drivers side. cannot tell if this is just an electrical problem or something serious. no one seems to want to check it out. one repair shop said that the air bag will not employ if in accident. *tr

Speakers on the front left of the car had stopped working. there where no radio or turn signal sounds. i am not exactly sure of the date of any of the incidences but one of the times i had 1of the speakers they ordered factory speakers and they also stopped working. i brought it to there attention again and they said that they would look into it and get back to me. i never got an answer and i got busy with work andnlife in general. the car was still under warranty when i brought it up. when i mentioned it again the answer i got was that they could order new (stock) speakers and i was told the cost. this would have been a second replacement and may have worked but i didn't feel i should be the person paying for them. i feel they should have fixed them in the first place. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt safety recall ignition switch *cn the consumer was only given one set of keys, when the recall was performed. the dealer stated they would issue the second set in october. the consumer called the dealer in october, and was informed there was a shortage of keys and they did not know when the keys would be available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that strong gasoline fumes emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving in town and suddenly lost all power. i had to use the momentum of the car to move over 2 lanes of traffic in order to get pulled to the side of the road. had it towed to the mechanic and found out that both the fuel pump and the electrical panel under my fuse box had gone out. this cost me over $1800.00 to have fixed and the mechanic states gm was aware of the fuse box issue and to watch for a recall. also the fuel pump was a specialty that was not placed in most cars of this year/model and had to be ordered from the factory. the problems that are happening with these cars are ridiculous. gm should have to pay the owners to have the entire car replaced. *tr

Traveling along at 55 mph,vehicle began to pull toward right,brake was applied , vehicle travel straightened momentarily then suddenly veered hard to right resulting in a collision with concrete bridge wall. *tr

My car has a lot of electrical shortages or just don't work. the unlock button on the driver side will not unlock the rest of the doors and the lock button you have to hit multiple times for it to work. i have no sound out of the speaker in the driver side door and i have replaced it twice and it just continues to blow. i have no sound while my turn single is on. my passenger side air bag is disabled and i have a warning that says service air bag and the icon for the airbag on my panel. i have had it looked at and nobody can seem to determine what is wrong with it. the sound on my radio fades in and out and the button to turn the heat on for rear defrost, air conditioner and the one to circulate the car only worked when they want to. and every since i had the ignition and those recalls fixed the buttons on the right side of my steering wheel (info, reset buttons) only work occasionally. *tr

The radio started displaying phone and did not work, i do not have the option to plug in a phone to my car. this happened off and on for a week then on 11/17/2014 i went to start the car and the car would not start, the gauges went crazy and the ignition locked and will not let me take the key out. the anti theft icon keeps coming on and i now have to tow it to the dealer to have it fixed. i have had nothing but problems with this cars electrical system and from reading the other complaints here it seems that gm should be investigating these electrical problems and expanding recalls for these issues. *tr

On friday, when i tried to back out of my parking space, my wheel was extremly difficult to turn. at first i thought it was because the weather was changing and it was cold outside. throughout that day, the wheel began to loosen up, but it was still a little stiff. the next day, saturday, i tried to turn my wheel and it would not turn. the wheel felt like it was stuck. i let my car warm up and eventually i was able to drive the car. on sunday, i took my vehicle to pep boys to see what was wrong. they diagnosed that my struts were cracked and that was causing the problem. and they quoted me about $600! so i took it to precision auto tune for a second opinion. at precision, they told me that there was nothing wrong with the struts! and that i needed a new power steering motor, which costs me $423.00. they replaced the motor on sunday. monday morning, i went to drive to work and my wheel would not turn at all! i had the vehicle towed back to precision. so now they're telling me that its the steering column that needs to be repaired. and that would cost over $1000. i do not have that kind money and i'm still waiting on gm to fix the ignition switch from the recall. i'm taking the car to a dealership and hopefully they can fix the ignition and the steering free! inorder for precison to refund my money back, they took out the new motor and put the old one back in. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle hesitated to start and a strong odor of gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

First the battery died in the car. after that the car fell apart. the keys became lodged in the ignition and would not come out. the stereo lost all and complete power. fuses were checked for the radio none were blown. as a result of the keys being stuck in the ignition, it drained power from the battery and i had to turn the interior overhead light to on and the car would then regain power and start. all except the radio. the recall for the ignition cylinder was announced and i had the car serviced at a gm dealer. after the repair of the ignition cylinder the keys still were lodged in the ignition switch. i was told the switch lever needed to be replaced. how could a dead battery cause all of this at once. the radio and electrical issues happened directly after the battery died and never returned back to normal even after purchasing a brand new battery. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to advise when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My airbag light says it is not on and the light in dash lights up and says "service air bags".the light stays on while i am driving and a red flashing light of a picture of a person behind the wheel with an airbag popped out on them flashes.it's frightening to me and i don't understand why it is doing this. it started doing this after i had the recall on the ignition switch fixed. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact’s vehicle. the contact's vehicle spun out of control and became airborne. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained injuries to the lower back, right arm, and neck, which required medical attention. the other driver sought medical attention, but it was unknown if any injuries were sustained. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the fuel line was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 147,000.

Letter from congressman johnson on behalf of constituent re 2007 cobalt defective ignition switch. *smd the consumer stated he began experiencing problems with the ignition switch in august 2009. the vehicle would shut off, and he had difficulty turning it back on. the vehicle was repaired at a cost of $ 192.01. *jb

Vehicle leaks gasoline. a lot of it. took the car to the dealer and had the fuel pump module replaced (supposedly) as part of a recall. took the car in a second time because it was leaking a significant amount of gasoline, particularly after putting gas in the gar. according to the dealer, it is a crack in the gas tank, and the problem is not the fuel pump module. the gas tank crack could very well be related to the recalled faulty fuel pump. the dealer might be using the gas tank to explain away the fuel pump issue. they have kept my car for a couple days now and want to charge me a diagnostic fee for telling me that it is an issue not related to the recall. this is very dangerous. the leaking fuel is enough to set the car on fire. the dealer could be exploiting customers (for profit) that come in for the fuel pump recall, although i haven't observed any clear evidence of this. *tr

Fuel leak at fuel pump module - see below my e-mail to gm, dealer is holding my car until payment. i have a 2007 chevy cobalt with the fuel leak coming from the top of the tank, running down to the bottom of the tank - i can smell gas when exiting or walking past the car - vin # [xxx]... today at 4:56 pm. i haven't gotten a reply on my inquire. i spoke to a gm customer service and they told me to take the car to chevy dealer and if it is the fuel pump module that is leaking, they would talk to the dealer. i received a call from the dealer that i need to pay $250.00 for the car - why? and i never gave them authorization to repair and i will make payment. the dealer is holding my car for payment. i need my care, currently i am using a rental car, which i intend to put in a claim to gm. please advice. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Vehicle still has not been repaired by dealer for ignition switch replacement. reno guthrie chevrolet 501 w hanover st new baden, il 62265. *tr

Parked vehicle and entered house. roughly two minutes later the neighbor was banging on the door saying the car was on fire. the vehicle was not overheating or smoking when we left it. we used a garden hose until the fire department arrived and my husband disconnected the battery. the fire seems to have began at or near the fuse box. it also appears to have burned into the fuel line. without the presence of our neighbors and living two blocks from the fire department, it could have been much worse. *tr

Noticed smell of leaking fuel. checked recall site for chevrolet and called chevrolet recall telephone number but was told it was not under recall but under "special warranty". took to dealer and was told that fuel pump was under "special warranty" but the tank was also leaking and this was not covered under the warranty. this is a safety issue that i strongly feel that not only should the fuel pump be covered, but also the tank itself. *tr

The car has a hard time starting up... then a strong gas fume smell came from my car.. my car almost caught on fire because it's leaking so much fuel.. this is very dangerous and hope gm takes responsibility and fixes this issue before something fatal occurs. *tr

Had power steering replaced 2011 recall. in dec 2013 power steering locked up again going down the road. took to the gm dealership next day. they stated that i had to replace power steering column. i asked them if this was ordinary for these cars he said no that he would contact gm. later that day he called to say gm would not fix the problem i would have to pay. i drove the car slowly and pray it didn't do it again. today power steering went out again but this time all the gauges on car went crazy. fuel gauge dropped to empty but i have full tank security light came on and when i tried to make it down driveway it was making funny noises. *tr

Gmac issued recall of 07 cobalts as well as other model years regarding fuel pump. i had the same issue with my vehicle, but was told that since it wasn't registered in the few states involved, i could not be reimbursed. i believe this recall should be expanded. my car was in florida, for a while. i have relatives there, but since it's not registered there, supposedly my issue wasn't their responsibility. *tr

I was stopped at a stop sign my brakes suddenly stopped working and the car accelerated and i hit another vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key would release from the ignition when the vehicle was not in park. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My 2007 cobalt started to smell like fuel the past few months at first outside then strong on inside. my father looked under the car, and noticed around where the fuel pump is located fuel was spilling over and was also in the tray under gas tank. we called a dealer and he said that their is a recall , but our state indiana was not included. how can this be , this is a fire hazard, and possible death trap. if you acknowledge a defect it should be every where. indian has had extremely hot weather over the last several years. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel fumes in and around the vehicle. the contact stated that a small amount of fuel leaked onto the ground. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 72,800.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer stated she had problems with starting and turning off the vehicle, as the key would not come out of the ignition. a problem also developed with the gear shift. the ignition switch was replaced. however, she experienced the same problem, again. there was a vibration, coming from the front on the vehicle. *jb updated 12/17/14. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power steering and the power steering, service engine, and service air bag indicators illuminated. the vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted; however, the indicators remained illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle would not shut off, but the key was able to be removed from the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission module was replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle never experienced ignition failure until it was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving various mph, the rpm gauge and the speedometer flutter between 0 to 20 mph and the fuel gauge read empty. the security locks and power steering light remained illuminated at all times. in addition, the engine stalled. the failures recurred daily. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 70,000.

I was driving on the highway with my son and my car died due to the ignition switch, luckily it was in the early morning and there was nobody around. i have a standard vehicle so i just shifted down and coasted. i pulled off to the shoulder and put my emergency brakes. i immediately took my vehicle to a gm dealership and got the problem taken care of. within a month of getting my vehicle back, i was on the highway with my son and the brakes disintegrated and totally failed on me. i fortunately knew how to handle my car in a situation such as this but i had to get it towed to the dealership i purchased it from. i expressed my extreme concerns for safety and how i needed to get into a safer vehicle. i have not been helped and i have been without a vehicle for a month. i need help to get into a safer vehicle for myself and my son. *tr

Service air bag light comes on. *tr

My 2007 chevy cobalt is making knocking when i let off the gas, go over bumps, or just set in the car. i have taken my car to a mech and they told me its my sway bar links and my strut/shock is leaking. how in the world can a sway bar link fail under normal driving conditions and not that very many miles on the car. it looks as thou i am not the only chevy owner with this problem. gm needs to fix this serious issue! i know i cannot afford to fix it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel modulator pump connection points were cracked which resulted in a leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key failed to enter the ignition after several attempts. once the key was finally inserted into the ignition, the key failed to turn to start the vehicle. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (electrical system), but the parts would not be available for several months. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the parts would arrive. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Car was parked in parking lot. when car was started and noticed strong smell of gas and found gas to be running out of bottom. managed to get it home. home is very close to store. upon inspection found holes in the fuel line. beginning to rust out. car is only 7 years old and developing severe rust underneath. if not have noticed leak could have caught fire with ignition source.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes were present inside and around the vehicle. the contact stated that the fuel tank had to be filled everyday. a mechanic stated that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 116,800.

Steering problems at times wheel is hard to turn. feels like wheel sticks

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after repeated attempts, the key was able to be removed from the ignition, and the vehicle also became difficult to place in park. the failure occurred after being repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000. the recall remedy was insufficient, and the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage.

Put my car in park, turned the ignition off, pressed the release button on the seat belt and it failed. i was stuck in my car for over five minutes before i decided i had to slide under the waist/lap restraint in order to avoid cutting the seat belt. *tr

The doors latches and the doors openers will not funtion properly. for example: the driver door latch will not catch, therefore you have to take and manually push the latch back until it clicks and you also have to take an pull the door handle from the inside of the car at the same time as pushing the latch back to close the door. all four doors on the car are like that. second, the driver door handle has already been replaced once due to failure to operate opening the door as if it is stuck or something. the color of the car is red and the first time the driver door handle was replaced, it was replaced with a plastic silver handle. the handle has since than broke again and has not been replaced due to failure to operate correctly the first time it was replaced. this car and disfuntional parts has become a nusince.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to trouble with vehicle starting. also, during accident steering locked up and brakes malfunction. *smd the vehicle was totaled. *jb

The passenger aiebag sensor doesn't recognize a person is sitting in passenger seat. paasenger air bag remains off

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving in reverse at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel seized as the power steering light illuminated. the contact turned the ignition off and restarted the vehicle which resumed normal operation. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Car's power steering failed. this is my 22 year old daughter's car. luckily she was not going at a high speed or on the highway when this occurred. i took the vehicle to the dealer and was told this was a $1200.00 repair. even though a recall was made on this model, it apparently affected only models built at certain factories. gm should recall all these vehicles since this is a known issue with this model. *tr

Car has a hard yank after coming to a stop and starting off. knocking noise coming from rear of car since day one of purchase. vibration in accelerator and gear shifter. lights on interior of car dashboard goes on and off. problem still happening today and the tsm was replaced as well, as they always say they cannot duplicate the problem. check engine light has never came on at anytime the problem happened. it happens after car is driven and heated up. only happened when long trip over 50 miles, now since ignition has been changed on call back. problems has worsened lights on and off, transmission hard shift when driving short trips as well as a constant vibration. knocking coming from gas tank side of car was mainly during cooler weather now happened when day was above 90 degrees. electrical problem with vehicle i think and has caused many problems and even deaths. do not think it was keys ignition. i seriously think is in the entire electrical system. problem should of been fixed when 1st reported, but they only reset the trans computer.

Crack on my fuel tank crack causing gasoline to leak out and fumes to enter my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 38 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle and the fuel indicator on the instrument panel illuminated. the dealer stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 111,936.

In 2012, my 2007 chevrolet cobalt was recalled for a power steering. i took my vehicle to a dealership in nebraska where they performed the work but stated that they did not know how to fix permanently. about a week later, my power steering went out again. i returned to the same dealership and ended up paying to have the repairs done again only to have the power steering go out again within a week or so. i tried talking to the dealership so i could get this issue fixed but they just said they didn't have a way to fix the problem and there was nothing i could do except pay to replace the entire steering column / rack and pinion. when the ignition recall came out, i took the vehicle to hendrick's chevrolet in cary, nc. they provided a rental car and i waited for 3 months to have that repaired. i assumed they were going to go ahead and fix the power steering since it was involved in another recall and the recall was not ever handled correctly. however, gm stated that the recall had fixed the issue and that they could not do anything for me. i let them know that the car was unsafe and that between the current power steering recall and the one from 2012, there has to be a connection that this car's steering was defective and was not ever properly fixed. gm asked that i come pick my car up and is refusing to do any further repairs because they feel the car is too old and that i waited too long (i wasn't waiting on anything - i had been expecting gm to honor the recall at some point in time. i believe that gm has taken advantage of me because i am a young woman and do not know much about the automotive industry. *tr

In my words and experience that happened on the day of 03/13/2013, appx 4:30 pm on my way home from work, like any other day over crowded traffic hour , stop and go, i started to experience loss of power in my vehicle. twice it started loosing power then the vehicle veered towards oncoming traffic i steered to the right and vehicle would not steer back into normal position causing me to go over a dirt embankment and off a cliff, at that point i do not think the engine was running, i literally thought this was the end of my life, going through trees ,hitting rocks. there was nothing i could do but to wait to die. then the vehicle hit something real hard causing the vehicle to roll over and come to a stop. i just remember wanting to get out of the car as fast as i could. i had to crawl out of the passenger side to get out. i didn't see anyone i couldn't see the roadway i was so far down. i heard people yelling if i was ok. i then remembered i needed my purse and my phone to get help so i crawled back into the car i found my purse but no phone or keys until the vehicle was recovered by chp recovery. at the time i didn't feel i needed medical attention, but since the accident my back and my balance are not the same as they use to. i've also been having difficulties with my memory. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed without any warnings. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road, where it was turned off for two hours and then restarted. the vehicle resumed its normal operations. the failure recurred on two separate occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 9,000.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to waiting several months for parts to complete recall. *smd

8/6/14 i drove my car to work and when i got in it to go to lunch it wouldn't start i purchased a brand new legend battery from napa on 2/13/14 got it jumped drove it to napa the battery was completely dead they gave me another one the next day it did the same thing the whole car lost power and cut off while i was about to make a left turn. my locks on the doors are jumping up and down, my speakers on the doors are going in and out. my ignition switch has not been changed yet they tell me it takes 8 weeks before the part gets in. i am frustrated about this, this is not safe and i bought this car brand new paid for and i'm having all kinds of issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. the failure occurred on several occasions. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. mailout customer request 11/05/14*lj

While driving along, getting off of an exit ramp onto a main hwy, i reached over to turn my defroster off, when the wheel jerked to the left, i attempted to gain control but never got total control although i did get back onto the road. a few seconds later the car jerked again and this time i realized the steering wheel was not moving-it was locked up and i could not turn it. i then hit the guard rail on the north side of the hwy and then came across to the south side hitting the concrete bridge railing. the ignition switch recall had supposedly been corrected but the ignition locked up on this vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the power steering failed and the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 100,018.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the loss of power warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition switch) and 10v073000 (steering), but the failures recurred. the contact also stated that the key would not turn in the ignition and the steering wheel was still difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

The drivers side door handle does not work from the inside. this is dangerous because it could trap a driver inside the vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shuttered and stalled without warning. as a result of the failure, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle, causing it to spin around multiple times. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was able to be restarted but, once it was turned off, the key became lodged into the ignition switch. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

I am extremely upset with my 2007 chevy cobalt, i do not want to complain, however, something must be done. for as long as i have had the car i have had a number of problems. however, the dealership failed to acknowledge the warranty. i needed to replace multiple keys and door handles. recently. the car has failed and is sitting. i find this ironic since my warranty recently ran out. the timing chain jumped and bent the valves. this is a very serious repair and is very costly. i have had everything check regularly. there was no warning and i nearly wrecked my car, as i was driving when it happened. i recently received another recall for the ignition switch. the car was recalled before for a similar issue. prior to the engine issues recently, i had noticed an ignition and steering problem. however, now i cant even move the car to get the recall issue resolved. this vehicle was my first car, the car is nearly new and was when i bought it. this should not have happened. especially so close to the warranty expiration and with no warning. there was no way to prevent this from happening. i was not aware that cobalts had zero tolerance. this should not be the case. i would not have bought the car if i knew of these potential problems. i have faith that gm will help to resolve these issues. thanks so much. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated she has been on a waiting list, since april 2014, due to lack of parts. for over a month, the key has been getting stuck in the ignition. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted and functioned normally. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be serviced for nhtsa campaign number 14e021000 (component not listed), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel tank seal at the filler neck was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed him that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the vehicle stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or replaced. the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however the failure persisted. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Received a recall notice from the manufacturer regarding a defect with the ignition. contacted dealership to make appt. no part available. have contacted dealership regularly and no part available. it is now august and part is still not available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical). the dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. the contact was awaiting parts to be available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel became very hard to turn. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the daytime running lamps failed to illuminate when the vehicle was started. the dealer stated that there was a short in the electrical system. the contact stated that the lamps were operating normally before the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 46,936.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the contact began experiencing steering failure in may of 2014, after the recall repair was performed. the dealer informed the contact that a diagnostic fee would be charged for having the recall repairs performed again. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was smoke coming from the dashboard and filled the whole vehicle. the fire department was dispatched and informed the contact that there was a shortage from the adapter that was under the radio device charger. the contact also stated that all the wiring under the driver's side dashboard became fried and the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number 14v1710009 (electrical system). the dealer was not able to perform the recall repairs since the parts were still not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v04700 (air bags , electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact did not experience a failure.

As i turned the corner the steering wheel stuck and i was unable to turn back and i hit a parked car which caused $800 in damage to their car and $5400 in damage to my car and also caused my insurance to go up. when i had asked the people who fixed my car if they checked the power steering like i asked they said they did not. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer requests reimbursement for having to trade in vehicle involved in ignition switch recall for a loss. *smd

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch parts not available to complete recall. *smd the consumer has been on a waiting list, since february 2014. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact stated that shortly after the repairs were completed on the vehicle under the recall, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who performed the recall repairs on three different occasions. the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. updated 08/25/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Electrical short in the right front seat belt retractor in which disables the air bag system because of the fault. this diagnosis was verified by bergstrom chevrolet in appleton, wisconsin. after numerous contacts with gm and bergstrom chevrolet, they decided not to cover the cost because of expired warranty. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall notice. *smd

My daughter was driving home on the highway during rush hour traffic when the temp light came on showing 240 degrees and the fan kicked on and the light went off. the temp light came back on at 304 degrees and the car died while in motion. without spending alot of money to find specifics, the mechanic is unsure why the cooling system failed currently looking at the possibility of having to replace the engine in its entirety. *tr

The power steering, in this 2007 chevrolet cobalt, started failing intermittently at low speeds, progressively getting worse while my daughter was driving, thoroughly frightening her. when i was at the dealer for the ignition switch recall i asked them about it and was told that since the power steering was replaced in the 2010 recall, (less than 4 years and about 46,000 miles ago) that there was nothing they could do because the recall was closed. as you know, a component this critical to the operation of a vehicle should not be failing at these frequent rates. this constitutes not only a major expense to repair a problem which shouldn't be occurring in the first place, but a major safety issue to the operator, passengers, and other motorists and pedestrians as well. this is a known problem with these vehicles and i suspect that the replacement parts used weren't any better than the originals, as evidenced by this failure and based on the number of complaints that i have since read about. a new recall has also been issued for the 2010 model year for this same issue, yet, this model year was included in the prior recall. it is my belief that general motors should stand behind what is an obvious design flaw issue that has yet to be perfected. thank you for your attention to this matter. *tr

Driving down the highway @ 55mph and the power steering cuts off, the power brakes cut off, the abs light comes on, the turn signals start going on and off at random, the gauges jump up and down nonstop. i just picked up my car and was told it referenced tsb#08-07-30-021 (nhtsa#10025402). the check engine light is still on because of this problem. the shop referenced the following error codes from the check engine light: p0575 u7300 u0121 u0140 thank goodness no one was behind me or around me at the time because i was unable to properly steer the vehicle, brake, or accelerate. this is a major problem that should be addressed by gm. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a crack located at the seal of the fuel tank. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,791. updated 9/11/14*cn updated 1/20/2015 *js

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. *smd after receiving a rental vehicle, less than 24 hours later, the consumer received a call saying the vehicle was ready for pick-up, as the repairs has been made. also, the vehicle would suddenly lock on its own. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system). the contact made the dealer aware of the recall. the dealer ordered the parts and scheduled an appointment to perform the recall repairs. however, two days prior to the appointment the dealer stated per the manufacturer instructions they were unable to performed the recall repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and provided no resolution.

I take the car to camino real chevrolet to do the recall for ignition key on 6/9/2014, i get back my car on the same day and go home. i feel that there is some problem on control of speed. on 6/11/2014, i went out with the car for a few mile, the car began lost power and slow down. so i called aaa to tow my car back to the dealer for investigate, they ask me for a checking fee of $300 and told me that they have changed the part, it will be other problem. so i searched the internet there is more recall on that model on the fuel pump and other, but they refuse to replace for me. so i called gm, they said there is no recall on my car, i don't know why? information i searched from the internet said that the wrong computer program, connection, coded keys anti-theft function will affect the car from starting. they never check that and told me to paid for changing the fuel pump. what should i do? i have no car to use over one week. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed. the contact mentioned that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the repairs were unknown. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 12,882 and the current mileage was 42,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the key became stuck in the ignition and the contact could not shut off the vehicle. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); however, the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking and a strong fuel odor was present. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v419000 and 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall. *smd

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch key and computer system. *smd the consumer is seeking reimbursement for two previous repairs, prior to the recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized with the illumination of the power steering warning. additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to shift gears and the chrome covering on the door handle had deteriorated. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering wheel column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the contact stated that the vehicle wasalso included in nhtsa campaign id numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system) 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the contact stated that the dealer informed him that the parts were not available for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the ignition failed to start after numerous attempts. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) however the dealer informed the contact that the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. updated 08/11/14 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer and dealer were notified numerous times, but did not know when the parts would be available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled due to ignition issues and caused the contact to crash into another the vehicle. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 97,000. updated 09/15/14*lj updated 1/13/2015*js

I am having the fuel leak/heavy vapor smell on the known issue with this type model car that is registered in az, ca, and various other hot climate states. it is known that the fuel pump seal cracks and can cause a fire if severe enough. i took this into midway chevy in hopes that they would realize the safety issue this known problem presents, however i was informed that it is my problem to deal with because my specific vin is not covered in the limited recall with the fuel pump. gm needs to get their act together and issue a regional recall and i hope that a serious incident does not have to occur before the realize the need to take care of their customers. *tr

Was driving down the street like 25 mph all of asudden the gas pedal dropped car started to accelerate at a high speed i pulled up the emergency brake with lick put car in park while in motion and shut off car it still wanted to drive then shut down. i had my daughter and grandson in the car we were scared for our lives. i've been really upset with the recalls over the years always thought chevys were the best now i've been waiting for weeks on the ignition switch parts and this happens need to no if this is another recall situation im scared to drive my car but have no choice. very disappointed customer. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to parts to complete recall are unavailable. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the emergency brake failed to engage. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,987 and the current mileage was 71,000. the vin was unavailable.

Once the car was stopped and shut off the driver side, and on one occasion the passenger side, door(s) would unlock, but not be able to be opened. the door would then have to be locked, and then unlocked several more times, sometimes taking ten to fifteen minutes, to be opened. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated he has been unable to secure an appointment. he has received three recall letters so far. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). after the repairs were performed, the contact did not feel safe since she had to use a different key to open the doors and trunk. the dealer and manufacturer were notified. the failure mileage was 52,217.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to remove from the ignition on multiple occasions. the steering wheel was also extremely difficult to turn intermittently. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph she lost control then flipped and rolled into an embankment. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained minor injuries. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,800.

I was driving, and this isn't the first time that this has occurred, and i will get a notification on my dash for the power steering, the car will remain powered. the gauges(speedometer fuel and rpm) will all go down to zero, and vehicle will be very hard to steer. i do have to stop my car, and let it sit for about 30 seconds to continue driving. this is a intermittent issue that i have noticed. it happens at any given time. *tr

When im driving it feels like my rear brakes want to lockup. i smelled abad odor come from my brakes. my car sometimes moves really slow when my car has that feel with the brakes, my brake pedal is loose sometimes and sometime it is tight im scared to drive my car but i have to because i work don't have no other transportation, im scared im going to have accident please help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an odor of fuel. additionally, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would hesitate to start after refueling. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

Received original notification of chevrolet recall several months ago, scheduled for repair, and took vehicle in to have recall performed and advised they could not do it. have received several notifications that correct i the repair has not been completed and have scheduled the vehicle 2 more times for repair to be told they do not have parts. contact with chevrolet has been lees than cooperative. total of 3 times they have not been able to perform the required recall repairs. the recalls numbers are for 13454 ignition switch, 14113 ignition lock cylinder and key. it appears from the staff of local facility that no vehicles on list have been repaired yet nor do they have any knowledge of when this will be corrected. it is of my opinion that gm is playing a game to relieve themselves of liability by sending notification to schedule your repair but unable to provide the support to correct the issue. *tr

Have not had an accident yet even though my automobile is the subject of a safety recall. the ignition switch has to be replaced and i have been advised the dealer will make the necessary repair at no cost to me. my problem is that even though i have contacted the dealer and have provided the requested information, it seems that parts are not available, at least to my dealer. i called them again today and the dealer says they have hundreds of repair requests but have only received eleven (11) switches. my chevrolet dealer is herrin gear chevrolet, 1685 high street, jackson, ms. are all chevrolet dealers experiencing the same delay in receiving the necessary parts? the safety recall is 13454. if i have contacted the incorrect department will you please advise so that i can route my concerns to the appropriate people? thanks *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the contact also mentioned that the key was loose in the ignition. the contact mentioned that he received notices for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the dealer stated the parts were not available in order to perform repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were making only a limited amount of parts available and could not provide an estimated amount of time of when the parts would be available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 41,500. updated 8/11/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle experiences a failure with the ignition key to turn on at almost every start up. parts were not available. updated 08/20/2014 *js

I have called my local deal about a month ago to have this part replaced. turns out they don't order the part until you call. regardless i have been waiting a monthand there is no indication when the part will be available. i am currently driving about 30 miles a day to work on highways and expressways i am a nervous wreck about this problem i fear the part might fall out while i'm on one of these roadways and i'll have an accident. i am following their instruction regarding the key but i still don't feel safe. don't you think gm should be giving us loaner cars to drive until they are able to correct this problem? this is not the first recall on this car and gm needs to be more proactive about the safety of their customers. *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact did not experience any failure.

I was driving at about 35mp and it felt like my right rear brakes was sticking like they where stuck, then i was driving and it the car didn't want to move i push all the way to the floor with the gas pedal and it still wouldn't move, so i put it back into park , try again the it went in reverse.but it moved really slow, the key wouldn't turn most of the time had to keep turning it also took car to dealer to have key ignition fix said they don't know how long it would take to fix, then i get on internet and see there are up to six recalls on this car but how do i find out if i can have them fix them too. only got one letter which was for the ignition switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, he heard a clicking noise after he turned the steering wheel in either direction. the contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when turning the ignition off, the key did not turn all the way to the lock position and would fail to exit the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where there were no repairs performed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a clicking noise heard from the vehicle intermittently. additionally, the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

I find it incredible that it is taking months upon months to complete a simple parts replacement. i was notified in march 2014 of the recall and replacement of the ignition switch for my car and contacted the repair shop for my area that was assigned to do the repairs in march and was told they did not know anything about the recall. i received another letter in april and called the shop again on may 12, 2014 and was informed that the part had to be ordered and it would take 4 to 6 weeks, so i waited until june 4, 2014 to check in on when they could fix the switch and was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks again. i feel that the public is getting the run around in this situation and that the gm company is trying to delay this so that they won't have to fix the problem because time has run out. the parts manufacture has had plenty of time to make more or get more parts this is a stall tactic and i feel that i am taking a risk with my life every time i have to drive to work. *tr

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition replaced. *smd the consumer stated she went to the dealer, to have the ignition replaced, and it cost $478.31. the consumer stated the ignition was replaced twice. *jb

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle repairs and requests reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle started smoking, as she was driving down the street. she stopped to a gas station, and had the vehicle inspected. the mechanic, informed her there was no oil in the engine. also, the driver and passenger door locks were not working. the door lock switch was replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when shifting to drive, the engine warning light illuminated. the failure occurred on three different occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 68,001.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the power steering lock warning lamp illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the contact mentioned that the power steering stopped working when the engine failed and as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained unknown injuries. the vehicle was towed back to the contact’s residence. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current and failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brakes engaged independently and the vehicle came to a complete stop. the problem recurred every time the vehicle was driven. the dealer was not notified of the problem. the contact also received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part was unavailable to do the repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was currently unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the vehicle had not experienced the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the service air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel after recall 14v047000, air bags , electrical system repair was performed. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who did not perform a diagnostic test. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,500. the current mileage was 115,900. rk

Car was taken to the dealership due to a recall. day after i pick it up from there i was not able to pull it from a parking lot (power steer light was on) . i contacted gm and they asked me to call the dealer. dealer promised me that they will call me back, they also said that my car had similar issue in may 2010, but gm only asked for specific part to be replaced at this time (last recall) and this is the work that they did. i called them a few times and no answer. on 5/3 contacted gm and i was told that a customer experience manager will take care of my car, so i should wait 24hrs for a phone call. i kept calling gm because no one called me back, left message on 5/9, 5/16 (no answer). a phone call was missing from them on 5/9, i called back with no answer... called them yesterday again and explained my concern driving a car that sometime is hard to handle and make turns and at the same time i smell gas inside while driving, i also said that i do not want to put my 11 years old in risk......, i was told that my case is now with a higher manager and they will contact me soon. today, i called gm again and they had me waiting for 25 minutes to connect my call with the manager, nothing happened. i feel this car is not safety .... *tr

To whom it may concern, i am a 76 year old woman who has contacted my local gm dealers in hopes of resolving the ignition recall for my chevy cobalt and have been unsuccessful. today i spent over an hour on the telephone with gm and speaking to a manager by the name of jay who gave me the run around to let me know that the part is not available and does not know when it will be made to meet the demand of the consumers needs. i would like a defined answer as to when this part will be available to me and all others.i was baffled when he told me that gm does not provide me an email address for customers to communicate directly to him. in addition jay did not know or was either unwilling to provide me with a phone number so that i could follow up on my issue. i'm not certain how gm being such a large international vehicle manufacturer can not provide its employees with an internal email or phone number for customers to contact the representative assisting them. i am gravely concerned for my safety given my age, and what i would do in the event my vehicle should stall on the street or freeways in my area. i would appreciate a response including which local dealer can supply and install the part needed so i may be assured that my vehicle is functioning to its fullest potential without thinking of the recall. the service request number i was provided by gm is [xxx] in advance, i appreciate your assistance and look forward to a response and resolution to this matter. thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled causing another vehicle to rear end the vehicle. the contact sustained a minor back injury. a police report was not filed. the contact stated that the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,000.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and a second recall notice. *smd the consumer believed gm's actions by not sharing such important information with the public was negligent and criminal. *jb

Received notice of recall. took my car to dealership service center. still have not heard anything in regards to the part being available. i took everything off the keyring as suggested. since then i have locked myself out of my home and car. this has been a terrible inconvenience for me. it is easier when my keys are together for sure! i am a patient person but for goodness sakes! i cannot keep worrying about locking myself out of car and home everyday for who knows how long. please!!!!!! when are the parts going to be available? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the part needed was currently unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to be available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. there are no failures at this time. rk

I stopped the car, put it park, i turned the key off but it would only turn to aux. i could not get the key out. i used my spare key to lock my car after turning off all lights, radio, anything that might drain the battery. no safe with key in the ignition yet the car is locked. i did this for a month and looked in the car manual that came with the car and i found there is a emergency release in the steering column. after removing the small square emergency door under the steering column, i had to figure out through the wire harness where the small button i needed to push it in and hold it with one hand and use the other hand to turn the key to the off position and release it from the cylinder and have been doing that since. when the recall came in from gm with the ignition problem stopping in aux which will not deploy the airbags and seatbelts, i took my car to get it replaced as the recall directed. when it was replaced at the dealer, i still could not get the key out as prior repair. i have contacted gm and they said they contacted the dealer and then dealer called me and said i needed to pay $255.00 to fix it. i called gm back and they refused to correct their liability. if i get in an accident, the safety airbags and seatbelts will no work causing more damage to my passengers and myself. i should not have to pay for their liability. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after deactivating the high beams, the headlights failed. the contact mentioned that the high beams still functioned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the body computer needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 77,000 and the current mileage was 78,530. updated 06/27/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the engine failed to start. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised that the engine drive chain and pistons failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 127,000.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer was angry, that chevrolet was well aware of the ignition problem, since 2001. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the vehicle started going in reverse independently. the second time it had an opposite effect. the contact was in reverse and the vehicle went forward. the contact slightly crashed the side of the vehicle into the curb but did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 22,000. kmj

Its been almost a month since my cobalt went in to the dealer for it to get fixed. hardly anything has been done for the car to be repaired. i have called to check and all they say its that is going to be ready soon. my daughter really needs the car for school and work transportation. can something be done from the government so that the process can go by faster? it wasn't my fault that the car came out with alot of problems! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt ls. the contact stated that while attempting to turn, the steering wheel it became stiff and hard to control. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they did not perform a diagnostic test. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000. the current mileage was 91,373.

I own a 2007 chevy cobalt included in the nationwide recall. i have been trying for months to have this car' ignition switch replaced in accordance with the recall, however both chevy and the local dealer, ed morse chevrolet have been uncooperative in replacing the ignition switch, providing a date the part will be available or provide a loaner vehicle. i have called and spoke with both gm and ed morse numerous times, however each time met with the same old, stock answer - that it's "ok to drive as long as all other keys/fobs are removed". this answer is not sufficient for me nor will i accept driving the car "as safe". the car, over the years was driven with up to 15 keys on the ring, so whatever damage to the ignition switch occurred, is still present and poses risk at current. i am asking your agency to intervene in this matter. i have put excess miles and wear and tear on my primary car and will incur an additional financial burden since this 2007 cobalt is sitting idle. neither gm or ed morse chevrolet has or will step up to the plate and assist in this matter. i trust your department will assist in my issue. thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key would not turn or release from the ignition. the failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

"service air bag" light illuminated and disables passenger side airbag. now it comes on at sometime during every trip i take now! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (electrical) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide reasonable date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Periodically, the driver side door handle would not work. it could be pulled, but the door would not open. this has happened several times over the past few years. it cannot be opened from the inside either. today, it happened again, and this time, the outside door handle came off in my hand. *tr

Driving west approx. 35 mph lady pulled in front of across 4 lanes traffic hit broadside on her passenger side. little damage to her car. over $6000. damage to my car. no air bag deployed. driver of my car hurt wrist and hit knees on dash. ended up 8 months later having knee surgery because of tear in knee from wreck. passenger hurt wrists. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an abnormal noise being emitted from the ignition when the key was removed. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), however the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 142,000. kmj updated 7/16/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle stalled three years ago. at the time, she was informed the vehicle needed a new transmission. the consumer believed it was the ignition all along.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the driver was traveling at an unknown speed when she crashed into a wire hanging from a light pole. the impact caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which rolled over from the force. the driver wa s not wearing a seat belt and was fatally injured. a police report was filed of the incident. the manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the repairs have not been taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy at the point of impact. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 120,000. the vin was unavailable.

On march 27, 2014, my wife was in an accident at an intersection with another vehicle. the 2007 chevrolet - cobalt received major damage to the front of the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. luckily, my wife was not injured but could have been fatality #14 or #304 depending on the report you read regarding the airbag deployment failures and ignition problems of the cobalt. the insurance "totaled" the car. i want to file the police report, insurance report and photos to the n.h.t.s.a.. safety devices placed in vehicles should work or don't advertise safety of the vehicle and charge the consumer for products that don't work. please email me your claims department address. thank you.

2007 chevy cobalt. consumer writes in regards to manufacturers handling of recent recall. *smd the consumer stated a month was too long, for a known and dangerous issue to go unattended. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). the contact was driving 40 mph the day after the recall service was performed when the instrument panel suddenly displayed a "lost power steering” warning message followed by the power steering assist independently disabling. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but declined to repair the vehicle at their expense a second time. the failure mileage was 151,430.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the current actions being taken to remedy the situation were inadequate at best. the consumer did not feel safe driving the vehicle. also, the gas tank had to be replaced due to a leak caused by a defective seal, that was recalled. the consumer had the seal replaced, prior to the recall. however she was denied reimbursement, because the work was not performed at a gm dealership. the blower motor was replaced multiple times, due to it causing a leak on the passenger side of the vehicle. *jb

I am writing because i am the owner of a 2007 chevy cobalt and there is a recall on one of the parts on the key fab or with the electrical connection in the steering wheel that can cause engine to shut off. i have received letters telling me to wait until parts have become available and have also been told there have been fatalities due to this issue. while i my self have not experienced a fatal accident when i was driving with two others in my car some time last year the car just shut off but the key stayed in the on position and should not have been shut off, i am however concerned and am not satisfied that i am being told to wait a month or two longer and feel something should be done sooner whether its getting the part sent out faster or issuing a rental vehicle because gm's solution to park the vehicle until the part is available does not work for my self i have to go to college, to an internship, and work and can not afford to not go to any of those things. safety should be a issue that is dealt with and putting peoples lives at stake is stupid especially when there is another way to handle the situation but gm is chose not to do so. and if anything is not done or the part is not here sooner and something happens to me or my vehicle between now and than i am assuming gm is the one who is going to pay for the damage caused by one of their vehicles with an issue they new about and are not working fast enough to handle? *tr

The chevy cobalt recall does not fix the kill switch problem. i just got this car back today. i attached a small wallet that holds only my license and bank card in it and the air bag light still goes on and off. hence this is exactly what it did before it was replaced. i didn't have this problem with the same wallet attached in my chevy rental car. this car is not corrected. it is still a death trap. if you only leave the key in the ignition the air bag light stays off exactly what they said to do before it was changed. *tr

Started smelling a strong odor of gas inside and out of my car to where i would smell of gas when i drove my car, looked on line for any problems concerning this issue and saw that their had been a recall on the fuel pump in 2012 i believe it was, anyway i did not receive a notice for called gm explained what was going on they made arrangements to have my car towed to a dealership to be repaired which it was well, a day in a half later my check engine light comes on which it hasn't in the past i try to call gm numerous times and leave messages no one returns my calls. i take it back to dealer they put it on machine come out say your tank is filling up with a vapor your going to have to leave it we have to remove the tank. i get a call couple days later they replaced my recalled ignition switch but my gas tank has a crack. i go up there with my sister and after lengthy discussion i was told that the crack was a defect on the manufacturer end,it's up to me to get it fixed so, i point blank asked shouldn't they be recalled if it's a defect and i was told yes they should but they won't because they have to much going on right now with everything else. my opinion i just think it's just sad that someone has to get hurt before anyone will take responsibility for their mistake. *tr

The car had the fuel module and tank replaced in october 2012 they said it was not a recall and covered it under my powertrain 3 days before it went out. i just got the car back from the ignition recall and the air bag on passenger doesn't work they claim its something different, the gas is draining from the car again, it smells like gas. i am assuming that the fuel line again has broke, and the fuel module and tank will be soon behind it. last time they told me the car had the potential to blow up.the door electrical switches go on and off by themselves.the turn signals work when they want to too. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after engaging the brakes, the vehicle stalled and the key became lodged in the ignition. the contact mentioned that she had received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 148,000.

My cobalt started sticking upon entering the key to ignition. sometimes it started right away, others, i had to sit & wait, try again & then it would start. never knew if it would or would not start. dealt with it until i heard about the recall. called the number on the letter i received in march 2014, when i made my report on my vehicle. i was told it would be april 7, 2014 when my parts would be in. called dealer where i purchased the car in april around the 22nd 2014 & was told the end of may 2014 the parts would be in. asked for a car to drive until then & the service dept. @ [xxx] laughed @ me.....now searching for another dealership in my area & to purchase or lease a new vehicle, i have much anxiety & am weary of traveling @ all. not acceptable. since then, april 29th 2014, service engine light came on & had to pay over $300 for that repair. not sure what will happen next, still feel unsafe in my own car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , 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.

The first incident happen in 2012 and caused a crash. i was driving down the street and needed to stop at a red light and put my foot to the floor on the brakes and it did not stop me. i could not move the steering wheel either so i could not avoid hitting the lady in front of me. luckily, i was not going very fast and everyone was okay. while exchanging insurance information, i noticed my keys were in the floor board of my vehicle. i didn't think anything of it, because when it came out of the shop it seemed just fine. then, i was on the freeway on my way to work in 2013 and my knee bumped my key ring and they fell to the floor. i could not slow down or switch lanes. i got a speeding ticket. then in november, 2013, the same thing happened as the first time which caused a wreck. i could not stop at a red light and rear ended a vehicle in front of me. i was barely moving whatsoever though, so i got lucky again. recently, my check engine light came on and i took it to the autovbody shop in town and had to pay 800 dollars to get the timing chain replaced. i have had nothing but issues with that car and now i find out that many recalls have been issued on the vehicle and i have not been notified of a single one. apparently gm was supposed to notify owners with their registration information. my registration just came up for renewal as of may 1st and i have not been notified or instructed what to do. it has gotten to the point now where i duct tape my key so that it will not come out while i am driving. i limit my driving to necessity travel because i am too afraid that something else, possibly worse, than what has already happened thus far. *tr

This is the third time my chevy cobalt 2007 has been recalled. the first time was for the gas tank, the second was for power steering, and the newest recall, the ignition switch, has killed 13 people who owned my vehicle. i'm extremely upset with chevrolet. i didn't even find out about the ignition switch recall until i took my car to chevy to consider buying a new car from them because i have always felt oddly unsafe in my car. now i know why. also, the fact that chevy knew about these recalls for more than a decade is an outrage. *js

I was notified early march that my car was part of a recall for the ignition switch, safety recall 13454. it indicated parts would be available beinging in april 2014. i am seriously disturbed that it is still not fixed as i am a senior citizen and have missed numerous doctor's and physical therapy appointments for fear of taking the car out. i have followed all the directions to the letter, taking all items from my key ring. as noted it is a serious risk to me and my health and my state of mind. i want to know when my car will be repaired as i have called findlay chevrolet and they keep giving me the same old story, "parts are not in yet!!" it is not acceptable to have to wait for such a long time to be able to have peace and comfort back in my life. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received the recall notice in march and was informed by the dealer that the parts would be available on april 8. after contacting the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts were still not available. the contact notified the manufacturer of the problem and was informed that there was no time frame regarding part availability. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled multiple times without warning. the contact made multiple attempts to start the vehicle but to no avail. the vehicle act was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (electrical system) and the contact was waiting for the part to become available. there was no estimated timeframe for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Submission from constituent re 2007 chevrolet cobalt. *smd the consumer stated he was unaware of the potentially dangerous, threatening situation, which could have resulted in a fatality, and/or injury. the consumer stated these vehicles should be removed from the road, and warn affected drivers not to drive the vehicles at all. the consumer no longer feels safe driving the vehicle, and is requesting a loaner vehicle or compensation to rent a vehicle, until gm resolves the matter completely. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to a dealership and the technician diagnosed that the power steering sensor and motor needed to be replaced. no repairs were done to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. updated 06/10/14 ma

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle erroneously veered off the roadway and crashed into a wall. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained fractured ribs and broken teeth. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage and vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:14v171000 (electrical) however,was made aware that parts were not available to perform the repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Ignition instability. after a new battery, two new starters, new electrical fuse box i am still having trouble starting my car. it sometimes starts and sometimes it won't start. it sometimes shakes violently when i try to start it. i turn it off wait a few minutes and then it will start but the engine light comes on. the car has had 3 diagnostics and been in the garage 4 times in the last month trying to figure out what's wrong. i have only owned it for 10 months. it has left me stranded numerous times and continues to even after all the money i continue to put into it. i really don't feel safe driving it since the recall in regards to the ignition issue. even before the recall i felt that the ignition switch felt loose. the problems i am having all track back to the ignition. it has fried two starters and a fuse box. i would like a loner car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start upon turning the key in the ignition more than once. the contact had to wait and within a few minutes the vehicle would restart after more than one attempt. the vehicle had also stalled without warning. the air bag sensor light illuminated and continued to illuminate at random. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the drivers seat had deteriorated to the point that the frame was loose and the padding was exposed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fronts drivers seat needed to be replaced. the front drivers seat was replaced. the air bag sensor, vehicle stalling and failure with the key not turning in the ignition continued to recur. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) and the authorized dealer stated that the part would not be available until mid april. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30000. updated 06/17/14*lj

I am the owner of a 2007 chevy cobalt. i was not made aware of the dangerous and deadly ignition switch recall until 3/28/14 when i mother told me of it. i immediately phoned gm and the response after giving the rep my vin was i'm not sure what to tell you but yes there is a recall. i asked if she was able to show my car was part of the recall why i wasn't notified in the mail. i indicated that the car is registered and insured under my name only and that i have presently been living at the same address for 7 years. i've had the car for almost two years. she was not able to give me an answer. i am completely appalled as a chevy owner as i have always told people chevy's were a great car to own. i think you should be aware of this as others may be in the same position i was in and was never notified of this dangerous recall. *tr

My vehicle was making a loud noise i took it to the mechanic he said it was the tire rod end and bearing and it was the 3rd cobalt with the exact same issue in a week that hed fixed he also said he couldn't see any reason for it in either car that those things usually don't just wear out. i asked him what might happen if i continued to drive it as is and he said the tire could come off while driving down the highway.could you please check into this? thank you. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition would not turn over when inserting the key into the ignition. the contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle to no avail. the contact removed multiple keys from the key chain and the vehicle was able to start sporadically. the contact also attempted to schedule an appointment for repairs under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) however, the local dealer stated that the part would not become available until mid april. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while parked, the emergency brake failed to engage after numerous attempts. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel was very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the contact mentioned the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but the failure recurred twice after the initial repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. there are no failures at this time. there are no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 15 mph and crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. there were no injuries reported. also, the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not taken for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet malibu. the contact stated while driving no particular speed the vehicle lost power steering when making a right turn. the steering wheel was very hard to turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000(steering); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,870.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a strong odor of gasoline from inside the cabin. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was advised to the contact that the fuel tank was cracked. as a result, the fuel pump module and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included under nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at no particular speed the vehicle lost all power; however, the engine did not shut off. when the vehicle was totally shut off the vehicle did not restart. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 20-25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle proceeded to move and crashed into a tree, a pole, and then a mailbox. the vehicle came to a stop when it crashed into several trees. the contact suffered injuries to the knee, legs and bruises to the body. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vin was not available. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was not filed. the contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) was received after the crash. the failure and current mileage was 93,000. the vin was not available.

Ignition switch recall- gm refuses to provide a loaner vehicle until recall repair, with no date given on possible repair. communication with customer service has stopped. they will not answer e-mails and there is no # to speak to someone live. *tr

The floor shifter on my 2007 cobalt will not lock out to prevent car from moving will ignition switch is off. the pin inside shifter works it's way out of shifter and prevents lock out mechanism from engaging. in order to start car ,the ignition switch has to manually engaged by sticking finger underneath steering column and pushing the button to release ignition to start car. this is another defect that gm needs to address in recall notice with ignition switch problem. i have two small keys on ignition key ring...very light. this problem is more widespread than reported and the manufacturer needs to correct this flaw. *tr

I have had electrical issues dating back as fast as 4 years ago. in 2013 my car stopped while driving. i had to have it towed to a shop and spent close to $300 to fix it. it was not the battery. i am in the gm recall for cobalts. my vehicle is currently sitting at bill fox in rochester mi waiting for parts. i do not feel safe driving this car even if the part comes in and i am getting the car back. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 27 mph, there was a loud knocking noise heard from the engine. the contact shut the vehicle off but was unable to restart the engine. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the vales in the motor were bent. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition on multiple occasions. the contact was able to remove the key after multiple attempts. the internal light illuminated at random with or without the key engaged. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition module and the trunk key needed to replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system); however, the dealer stated that the part was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 51,000. updated 05/28/14 ma the consumer stated her vehicle still hasn't been repaired regarding the ignition recall. updated 08/05/14

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks information about collision insurance for loaner vehicle. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new and was a lemon since he owned it. while driving approximately 65 mph the pedal malfunctioned and he was unable to accelerate. the gauges on the instrument panel began to move up and down and the speedometer displayed 0 to 2 mph. the security warning light illuminated and he lost power steering. the vehicle was unsafe and the steering wheel was extremely difficult for him to turn to the right or left. the dealer advised him to call the manufacturer and stated there was no defect. whenever he turned the key in the ignition, the mileage would increase by an additional 2,500 miles. when the odometer displayed the incorrect mileage it affected the warranty. the contact continued to take the vehicle back to the dealer who later stated that the manufacturer would diagnose the failure. the vehicle remained in the dealers possession for three months. the dealer advised the contact that he would no longer experience the failure after they cut out all of the wiring harness; however, the failure occurred within a week. the dealer advised the contact to leave the vehicle in their possession all night where they confirmed that the failure occurred. the dealer and manufacturer stated on more than one occasion that they would give him a new vehicle but later declined to do so. the manufacturer stated that they would no longer replace the vehicle and it could later result in a recall. the mileage also increased by 8,000 while the vehicle was in the dealers possession the failure continued to recur continuously. another dealer stated that the failure was in the body control module would prevent the failure from occurring. the manufacturer had all related documents including a claim number regarding the failure. the contact was only able to accelerate up to 35 mph. when the failure occurred it was extremely difficult for him to turn the steering wheel. the current mileage was approximately 125,000. the failure mileage was 8,000.

I have had problems from beginning. we never received recall notice. not two months after having purchased this vehicle the power steering started to fail (our son was a little over 2-1/2 years old. i had to pull over as fast as i could to keep us from crashing. i was never notified of a recall on this vehicle by notice only by the failure of this vehicle. the car was brought in and serviced. hence bulletin #10023 (power steering motor) performed on 5/25/2010. problem 2 i have had with this vehicle: the mechanic told me where i get my oil changed that there was a recall on cobalt for that problem, so i researched it only to be told there was "no recall" so to speak on my vin#- -my mother was told there was again no recall that matched my vin number the chevy cobalt had to have the fuel pump replaced because it was leaking gas. additionally, the fuel injector was replaced as well because it's also part of that recall and the one that was on the car was cracked and leaking. this could have caused more than a fire--it could have blown up while i was driving. yet again the liaison provided me with this: #12191 (fuel tank module) performed on 10/10/2012. on to the third recall- low the current recall, 13454, is now showing for your vin and we are sending out notices this week with more specific information. the door handle on the driver side has all but fallen off, out of warranty again the dealer and was told there were no recalls, so around turns and corners my car gets loud. don't even let me get started the upholstery in this vehicle because water alone stains it. along with the struts making noises when the car turns, the a/c issue having that replaced, the breaks, the rotors turned when does it stop. i also found that it was very possible the airbag situation was due to the electrical problems as well (hence the faulty ignition kill switch). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted after several attempts and was taken to dealer, who repaired made unknown repairs to the vehicle under a manufacturer’s recall campaign. the failure recurred after the repairs. additionally, the contact stated that an overpowering odor of gasoline was present outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to dealer but was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the driver crashed into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy with the force of the impact. the contact suffered from injuries to the head, back and neck area. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. the contact experienced the failure consequence as mentioned in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 38,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevy cobalt. the contact was driving 30 mph when the vehicle stalled and independently engaged into neutral before stalling. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the failure was caused by a malfunction of the ignition switch. the failure mileage was 71,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, she attempted to engaged the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the contact crash into another vehicle and the air bags failed to deployed. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the driver was traveling approximately 65 mph and lost control of the vehicle. the driver crashed into the rear of another vehicle and then into a concrete barrier. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver and four additional passengers were injured. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the defect. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Around two months ago my car locked it self while the keys was in the ignition! then service air bag soon light came on and has stayed on! just last week the engine slowed down like it was going to shut off! i'm 58 years old and disabled and live on very little money each month! so i've been unable to have my car looked at and fixed! i'm frighten to drive my car now ! please help! god bless, thank you! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was not able to be removed. the contact had to put the vehicle in park aggressively to remove the key on multiple occasions. the battery also had to be replaced due to the vehicle not turning off on multiple occasions. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who reprogrammed the vehicle and issued a new key. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) but the dealer advised that part was not available to complete the required repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and provided an unreasonable date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an authorized dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 196,000. updated 05/12/14 ma *tr

On november 10, 2010, i was on my way to work. it was about 10:00am if i remember correctly. i could not even make it out of my subdivision before my cobalt began to give out on me. i made a right turn at a stop sign, and my car suddenly started to "roll" i would say, because i was not able to steer or press the brakes. basically the car had cut off without me knowing. i definitely didn't expect it to happen since it was on a full tank of gas. but anyways as it was rolling it was pulling towards the right since that's how my steering wheel was already turned from me making a right at a stop sign. i could not get the car to stop and i was rolling down the hill drifting off into peoples yards. the car rolled into a brick mailbox. it hit pretty hard. the brick mailbox came completely out of the ground and luckily fell in the opposite direction. i slung forward one the car hit the mailbox. i blacked out for a few seconds, and then immediately went into a panic attack which caused me to go into an asthma attack. i have asthma pretty bad. the air bad did not deploy. the front end of the car was all smashed in and all the fuels had leaked out. because i slung forward i had whiplash, and also a knot on my head and a swollen busted lip. i was wearing my seat belt. i was out of work for a while due to the pack neck and head injuries. the police was called and a police report was filed. and of course the car was totaled out, which also left me with no transportation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when another vehicle crashed into the front of the contact's vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the dealer advised that the height of the other vehicle probably did not trigger the air bag sensor. the contact believed that the air bags should have deployed because the front end was completely destroyed. the manufacture was not alerted of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 1,000. the vin was not available.

On february 21, 2008 3:21 a.m. i was called by allegheny general hospital (agh) in pittsburgh, pennsylvania to inform me that my son was taken there by helicopter and was unresponsive. he was in a car accident and suffered severe brain trauma. unfortunately he died on february 29, 2008. this was my son's first "new" vehicle. we purchased it on 12/3/2007 and he died in it 2 months later. the vehicle is a 2007 chevy cobalt. the accident was investigated and the police believe my son fell asleep at the wheel as he crossed the center line of a 2 lane road and hit another vehicle. the person in the other vehicle survived. after receiving the first recall notice about the ignition switch issue i contacted the car manufacturer (general motors) to inquire about whether they would investigate the vehicle to determine if it was defective and could have been the cause of the accident. i was told by a gm representative that there was nothing they could do as they had filed bankruptcy. i continue to receive the recall notices which leads me to believe that my son's death is not included in the total number of chevy cobalt deaths. i first contact the us dept. of justice and got nowhere. i then contacted your organization (nhtsa) - reference# 614104 and was told that i needed to go back to gm. it is my understanding that both organizations are involved in an investigation of gm however nobody at either organization seems to want to talk to me. i don't trust gm after some reading i have been doing however i plan to make that call. this is reliving a nightmare! *tr

It's very disturbing to receive a safety recall notice in the mail. it's even more disturbing to be advised that your car cannot be repaired asap because "parts are not currently available." really? it's come to light this was known as far back as 2001 and parts are not currently available??!! even by keeping the ignition key all by itself on the key ring is no guarantee that this issue will not occur. this is the second recall i've had on this car since i purchased it in 2009. i've owned a number of cars in the past and none of them ever faced any type of recall whatsoever. needless to say, i'm very unhappy and very unimpressed. *tr

Tl the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph the ignition switch failed and the vehicle stalled causing the steering wheel to lock. the contact had a difficult time removing the key from the ignition and was unable to get the key back into the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the ignition switch was faulty and it was replaced at the owners expense. the failure occurred on march 2, 2014. the manufacturer advised her that the recall was not available until april of 2014 and there was nothing they could do to assist her. the contact was concerned that the failure could recur and result in a fatal crash. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000. rk updated 04/22/14 ma the consumer stated the steering wheel locked up and there was a vibration in the steering wheel. updated 04/24/14

4/22/13 approx 7:30 am, approached red-light, gently applying brakes. car started to lose power! dashboard lights dimmed while i was slowing down. this has been happening for over a yr. as soon as light turned green,car felt like it was losing power and was going to stall out! (like if you were to run out of gas. stepped on the gas, as soon as i saw the light turn green, to try to prevent the stall out, and about 1/4 into intersection, another car was running a caution light, which turned to red... my car regained power with a thrust of the engine, which took me into the path of the other vehicle who hit me at about 35 mph, which caused us to spin completely around in the middle of intersection. airbags did not deploy. the police report stated i failed to yield the right of way. in part that is true, as i felt i had to apply the gas to the car to keep it from "stalling! heavy damage to driver's side, front end, hood, bumper and support beam by engine. there are many recalls on this car. 5/9/2012, fuel odor or spotting on ground; 9/16/10-loss of power steering assist; 3/1/2010-recall 10v073000 power steering motor replacement; 1022/2009-fuel pump module replacement. in the pass three yrs i advised east syracuse chevy dealer that my dashboard lights,lighted areas radio, etc; go in and out like the car has an electrical problem, door left-open, lights, low-fuel, single lights chimes all don't work. dealer advised me there is a short in the dash somewhere causing all these problems,radio speakers are all connected i would have to pay to repair which was over $2,000. remotes don't work. i have had many front end problems with this vehicle, i.e. sway bar, steering column bushings; struts;steering components, linkage/cv drive axle boots, control arms; repairs;11/30/11, 2/16/2011. *tr

I contacted the dealer where i got the car from at hawk chevrolet about my car problems a few times, and they did try to fix it, which they said it was a electrical problem and they fixed that but then...after that multiple occasion started to happen, my car would turn off just because.the key would get stuck in the ignition and i couldn't get it out. or the car would turn off when i,m stopped at the light sometimes........it,s very stressful enough in my life and now have to deal with this is very stressful...i would just like to get a brand new car from gm....and called it a day....because i don't want my chevrolet cobalt no more even if they fix it i want a refund to put down on a new car now....and dealers are not honoring, the safety recall notice by not giving out any loaner cars for people like gm said they would..and it,s very sad....because if people feel unsafe in recall car we should be able to get a loaner car...they are full of it. *tr

I was driving southbound on the lodge freeway in detroit, michigan in snowy conditions. my car stalled and i spent out with no control. i have been driving for many years and i have never had a car stall out on me and spend out of control such as this one. my rear driver's side bumper and fender was crushed. i was unaware of the gm recall until present and had gm disclosed the recall information before i purchased the vehicle (paid in full) with my cash, hard earned money i would have never driven to monroe michigan to get such a vehicle as this could have happened to my wife or daughter. general motors had no right to withhold this information as this could have been fatal. in conclusion, i think gm owes me a refund. *tr

I would be driving down the highway and the car's dials would not work then start bouncing around. then the power steering message would read out, i would loose power steering. if i slowed down it would take more of an effort to get the car up to speed and the car would jump in to gears hard. it wouldn't shift smooth. none of the gauges would work, and if the a/c was on it wouldn't work. when it started back working, the engine lock light would stay on. and the car wouldn't shift in and out of gear with out jerking. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the battery was disconnected to and the key became stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer. the diagnosis was to replace the gear shift. the vehicle was repaired. the front drivers seat and the front passenger seat air bag illuminated when the front passenger and driver are in the vehicle or if no one is seated in the front passenger's side. the dealer was not able to diagnose the airbag failure. the failure still recurred. the battery had to be replaced and the codes had to be reprogrammed due to having to disconnect the battery to remove the key more than once. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not taken back to an authorized dealer for an inspection. the approximate failure mileage was 17000. *tr

I first started noticing a strong smell of gasoline when i filled my car up and parked it in my garage . i look under the vehicle to see if there was a fuel leak because of how strong the smell was. i didn't see anything so i was thinking maybe it was a one time thing like i had spilled some gas on the car when i filled up. i again noticed the same thing two weeks later when i filled up. it happens every time i fill up the car. i can even smell gas order in a open air parking lot when i walk by my car. i took the car into the chevy dealer i bought if from because of a service bulletin csc-10051936-8902 where the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump cracks and leaks fuel or fuel vapors. fuel vapors, in the presence of an ignition source, could potentially cause a vehicle fire. so since this is my only source of transportation i took if in to get looked. the dealership said that this repair was already done to my vehicle before they sold it to me. i told them that the smell is so bad that i have to air out my garage before i started my car because i'm worried out it. the dealer service rep. told me that i would have to pay to fix the part that was replaced if it was cracked again! i don't see why it's my fault that the part that they replaced may still be defective and i have to pay out of my pocket. the guy really didn't seem to care that this is a safety related condition that could cause a possible fire. i just spoke to gm about it and was told yes that i would have to pay to have my car inspected and if the same fuel line is cracked that i would have to pay. no help, but i shouldn't have to air out my garage every time i fill up before i start it because of a possible fire hazard. the gm rep. i spoke to on the phone said that when i get the letter for the ignition recall i should mention it to them again. *tr

While exiting the freeway, the car engine and electrical system suddenly went dead for no apparent reason. the driver steered the car to the side of the road without power steering or brakes. after it stopped, the driver put the car in park and restarted the engine. there were two people in the car at the time of the incident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise when started, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition and the driver’s side door would only open manually. additionally, the vehicle stalled without warning as the contact decelerated to a traffic stop and the vehicle could not be immediately restarted. the contact also stated that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and was waiting for the necessary parts to complete the repair. the contact believed that the time frame for the defect to be remedied was unreasonable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,728.

On july 15, 2010 i was hit head-on by another driver. pictures of my chevy cobalt clearly show the driver side airbag didn't deploy correctly on the ride side of the steering wheel. as a result, i suffered multiple injuries, most of the injuries are on the right side of my body. dislocated and shattered right foot, right wrist fracture, cut in right knee, disfigured stomach, need left hip replaced, also have depression, ptsd, anxiety, long and short term memory loss, chronic pain, degenerative disk disease, both knees and arms weak. totally disabled, unable to work. how do i sue gm? *tr

On july 15, 2010 i was hit head-on by another driving at high speed near warrenton, oregon. four vehicles in all were involved. i'm am totally disabled. suffered multiple injuries, most on the right side of my body. am unable to work. pictures of my chevy cobalt steering wheel clearly shows the airbag didn't deploy correctly. thus leaving me with ongoing pain. dislocated my right foot, six surgeries in all. fractured my right wrist, key went into my right knee, bruised right breast and tissue damage, both knees and arms weak, bruising from seat belt and disfigured right foot, stomach, and right hip. suffer also from ptsd, long and short term memory, depression, agitation, degenerative disk disease, migraines, and more. pictures clearly show the airbag did not deploy correctly on the right side of the steer wheel. how do i sue gm. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 201,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle did restart. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the mechanic was unable to detect the problem. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate mileage was 84,000. the vin was unavailable. rg *tr

Noisy broken stabilizer links, control arm bushing broken. quick internet search shows this to be a wise spread problem. *tr

There are a lot of recalls on these vehicles right now, everytime i call to see if mine is recalled for ignition trouble they say no. i want mine replaced, at gm's expense. we just had the blinker switch replaced and there are times the ignition seems stuck. how can we know if there is a recall when we purchased used? *tr

While backing out of a parking space and shifting into drive, my 2007 cobalt lost power steering. a chime sounded and the dash lit up with an error message about power steering failure. i've previously taken advantage of the recall for the assisted power steering rebuild in 2010, yet the component has failed again! gm wants me to pay for a tow to the dealership and pay for a diagnostic. i will pay for a tow, but i will not pay for them to tell me that the assisted power steering has again failed. if i take it to the dealership, and they find an error code indicating that the assisted power steering has failed, i believe they should not charge me at all. furthermore, they should replace - not rebuild - this faulty, ill conceived device that has such poor design. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning as another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact’s vehicle. the contact and a passenger both sustained back and neck injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and was towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not made of aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000. *tr

My daughters car caught fire. no one seems interested because she made it out alive. i am having issues with finding out who is at fault. i am requesting some answers. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle independently steered to the left and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle then spun in a circle and crashed into another vehicle, and then into the retaining wall. there were 3 people with minor injuries. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. updated 07/03/14 ma. updated 07/08/2014 *js *tr

I purchased a car from cox chevrolet in bradenton, fl which happened to be a 2007 chevrolet cobalt and it had numerous power steering problems which would affect drive-ability during high speeds on the interstate. i had the problem fixed at gainesville chevrolet in florida which cost me over 900 dollars. the manufacturer sent me a recall notice and failed to reimburse me for the cost, also i had a fuel leak which was under recall and yet to no avail the car smelled of fuel and had sparks from the wiring. the car was still under warranty and yet the manufacturer and the dealer, did not purchase the car back from me, they made me purchase a new vehicle and as well did not tell me about the recall until after the fact. i am upset to learn that only now the nhtsa and other government agencies are willing to do something about this. i want compensation for all of the damages caused by chevrolet and by cox chevrolet in florida. *tr

I was traveling on the freeway when i was clipped by a diesel truck on my drivers left rear. i spun counter clockwise in front of diesel and went straight towards center divider, upon observing a vehicle in the same lane my vehicle was head towards. both vehicles made contact hitting me on my drivers front panel and the cobalt hitting straight into center divider no air bags were deployed. injuries were sustained, car was a total loss. this vehicle has nothing but problem twice in 2013 the key would break off in the ignition and were not fitting correctly causing replacement. *tr

The engine turned off all by itself while i was driving around a corner, causing the car to go off the road. i was going about 35 mph, and applied the brakes as fast as i could, but the car went up and over the curb, across the sidewalk, and both front tires went down off the steep edge of the sidewalk's far side into the mud. the part of the car body immediately behind the front tires was almost touching (way less than 1 inch above) the edge of the top / edge of the sidewalk. i couldn't reverse back up and over the sidewalk edge. a tow truck was called, and pulled the car straight back and up/over the edge of the sidewalk and onto the road. some sort of dust cover thing from up inside the passenger-side wheel well had been torn loose during the crash off the sidewalk edge and was still laying in the mud. after i restarted the car and drove home, the steering / suspension (i cannot tell which) made a creaking and grinding sort of noise when turning, and i could tell from the extensive bouncing at even little bumps in the road that both front struts had been damaged. *tr

My car was running and getting warmed up, then suddenly the locks start going off and on, repeatedly. it has continued to do this and the car will not stay locked. it does this whether it is off or on now. it is constant. the power locks no longer work and you can't use the door handle to unlock the car from the inside, you must manually pull the lock "up" and to lock the car you must manually push all the door lock knobs down, but that doesn't matter because it will not stay locked. in addition to this electrical issue the front speakers go off and on at random. also, the turn signal remains on even after the full turn has been made. the car will randomly shut off while it's being driven. it doesn't matter if you are going 70 mph or 20 mph. also the power steering went out on my car, that was recalled and has since been replaced, but the steering still malfunctions. my car was leaking fuel the summer of 2012, after the fuel pump module was replaced the gas tank had to be replaced months later because the car continued to leak gasoline. there are many other countless issues with this car. i am surprised and fortunate that there haven't been any injuries or fatalities while operating this death trap. i will never purchase another gm. *tr

My door locks are electric locks and they lock on their own and when i am driving they tend to go up and down on their own. this has been going for three weeks. also the sound for my signal and seat belt warning is not clicking nor chiming, the left speaking went out at the same time the sound stopped. *tr

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 58 mph over a patch of ice the vehicle began to slide and it crashed into an embankment. the vehicle rolled over three times and then landed on all four tires. the vehicle came to rest on its top. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained a broken collar bone, bruises to kidney, ribs and other parts of the body including minor head injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was completely damaged and towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 81,621. rk update 4/7/14 va updated 04/11/2014 *js

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximate 25 mph when the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the driver’s air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained minor injuries. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the cause of the air bag failure or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. kmj

Headlights periodically remain on, regardless of whether i try to manually turn them on or off. in addition, sometimes when i use the high beams and try to turn them off, the low beams will not come back on. after turning the car on and off, tapping on the fuse box, switching in and out of gears and turning the lights on and off repetitively, everything generally will start working properly again after 15 or 20 minutes. this has caused my battery to die several times and i can no longer walk away from my car without confirming the lights have turned off. mechanics thought the problem was in the ignition switch, but replacement did not fix the problem. several weeks ago i noted that the same make and model car had the same issue outside of my workplace. *tr

While accelerating moderately from a stop, the engine completely died while in first gear. i coasted to a stop on the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights to alert other motorists. each time i tried to restart the engine, it sputtered and shook violently and then died. i kept trying for about five minutes and on one try the engine finally started and stayed running. the rpm gauge remained at zero even though i was able to accelerate and drive away from where i had initially pulled over. after about a minute, the rpm gauge started functioning normally. please advise. thank you. *tr

Was driving car, heard a clicking noise, smelled smoke and car busted into flames. still waiting for insurance company to look at car. was a total loss, *tr

Was driving on freeway going 55 mpg, weather clear, road clear, went to apply brakes and no power to car what so ever, car did complete u-turn on freeway and hit side curbing on freeway which caused tire and rim damage. lights came on dash and car was not on when it crashed. car was taken to rally chevrolet for repairs and i told them that car just quit responding and i had no control of car. they said they found nothing mechanically wrong, my insurance had to pay for repairs and i had to pay deductible for repairs, an investigator came out to check mechanical issues with car, but codes had been erased from rally chevrolet. *tr

When parking car i was unable to retrieve key from my ignition due to the fact that the car would not properly shift into park. *tr