2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt

Many many problem I need help with my car and am afraid to drive it . Air bags not working lights out in front . No one will help me.

During the period that I have had this vehicle, it has locked me in twice and cut off on me on the highway as well I have call the dealer which they have not complied with the problem of my vehicle. Please contact me as soon as possible. I reside in Washington, DC my local news had the recall on the vehicle which I have not received a letter as of yet. I contact the the 1-800-222-1020 number which I spoke with Carolyn she gave me good information regarding my vehicle. She gave me the Recall Number 12045. She also stated the letters are suposed to go out this week. Again please take good consideration in my matter for this vehicle. Ms Griffin

Vehicle brakes began to screech and it was hard to stop.

Owner started to smell gas fumes a couple of days before, and they became stronger. When checked out, the owner was told that the gas tank was leaking, and the automobile was unsafe to drive.

After hearing a grinding noise from the rear wheels when applying the brakes I took my 2009 Chevy Cobatl SS to a local dealer. The dealership found that the inside rear brake pads had worn completely down and scored the brake rotors to the point that they had to be replaced. The dealership maintained that this was normal, expected wear. Since the car had only 21,000 miles on it, and the front brakes and even the outer rear brake pads were still fine, I disputed that this was normal wear. After speaking with the dealership, I went to the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration web site (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/ ) and searched for registered complaints related to the rear brakes of 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS vehicles. There I discovered a distressingly high number of complaints almost identical to mine at around 20,000 miles (many had much lower mileage) the rear inner brake pads are prematurely worn and the rear brake rotors gouged. The problem is specific to the SS version of the Cobalt as it is the only version with rear disk brakes (all other versions of the Cobalt have rear drum brakes). After entering my own complaint (# 10433971), I called the NHTSA three times and asked why no investigation had been initiated for what appears to be an obvious safety issue. Each time I was told that the NHTSA engineers review complaints and decide themselves which ones warrant an investigation and possible recall. I was told there is no way to escalate a problem or request an investigation.

Since the rear brakes also function as the parking/emergency brake, and all Cobalt SSs have manual transmissions, a failure of the rear brakes means that if the vehicle slips out of gear while parked, it can roll away unexpectedly. While reading through some of the complaints, I saw several accounts of exactly that occurrence

From complaint # 10358061, 8/9/2010:
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED WHILE ON A HILL AND I WALKED OUTSIDE TO FIND MY CAR UNDER MY GIRLFRIENDS TRUCK! (E-BRAKE ENGAGED AND IN REVERSE)

From complaint # 10397466, 9/26/2010:
I HAVE HAD ONLY 20,000 KM ON IT AND ONE DAY I WAS GOING TO BRING MY KID INTO DAY CARE, PUT ON THE HAND BRAKE.. AND THEN MY CAR STARTED TO ROLL BACK WITH MY KID IN IT… ALMOST BRAND NEW CAR.. WHO WOULD OF THOUGHT MY BRAKES WOULD HAVE BEEN ALREADY WORN OUT.. MY KID ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS”

I have compiled the number of complaints registered with the NHTSA for the 2009 Cobalt SS (the only version with rear disk brakes) compared to the regular Cobalt (which has rear drum brakes).
When considering the complaint statistics below, it must be noted that the SS version of the Cobalt was a low-volume, premium-priced version. A rough estimate is that the SS version accounted for fewer than 10% of total Cobalt sales, which makes the number of SS-specific rear brake complaints even more alarming.

2009 Cobalt SS 169 total NHTSA complaints; of which 145 (86%) concern the rear brakes

2009 non-SS Cobalt 122 total NHTSA complaints; of which only 8 (7%) concern the rear brakes.

Ignition switch locked up and the car was not able to be turned off. The car had to be manually turned off at the chevy dealership. New ignition switch and hub had to be ordered and it took 2 days without the car to get fixed.

Vehicle was delivered with large gouge in the #2 cylinder. Vehicle overheated on 7/1 and had to be towed to dealer. Was told there must have been a bubble in the coolant. Dealer had vehicle for 6 days. Got car back on 7/6. On 7/10 vehicle was towed again for overheating. Parts were on national backorder and vehicle was there until 7/23. On 7/29 vehicle was towed again for overheating and I was told that they could not replicate it. Called dealer again on 8/3 temp was up to 219. Told this time that it was ok if the temperature went up to 237 even though coolant boils at 256. Have filed complaints with BBB against dealer as well as Chevy Corporate and contacted their customer service. I have been given the run around for the past 2-3 weeks. Phone calls not returned. Customer service is horrible. I am calling them upwards of 10 times a day and have left 7 messages in the last 3 days alone without a return call. All I want is for them to take the car back since it was shipped defective.

I bought this Car in November of 2008. Since then I have had numerous issues. The first time I took it in with squealing brakes, I was told that it was normal for high performance brakes to squeal with dirt in them. I went on a road trip and half way there I started hearing grinding noises. When I returned home I took the car in again and this time I was told I have no brake pads on the back anymore. Real safe guys thanks. So the squeal was probably the BRAKE WEAR SENSOR. Then that was getting fixed I hear rattles in the driver door which I have taken in 3-4 times to get fixed and the last time I was told " We don’t have time". Then I hear rattles in the steering that sounds more like a clanking sound when I am in parking lots turning slow or going around corners. Once again they check it out and no problems. Two weeks or so later I take it in for the same thing but this time the steering column needs to be replaced. Thanks again. Another time I am driving down the road and my car shuts OFF! This time I get it towed in and the computer is faulty with bent prongs on a connector. Now I have had it in for my emergency brake not working anymore they say its fixed but tell me they don’t have time to work on my rattle in the door but they will order me a new speaker that is faulty in my bluetooth that no one can hear me out of. In all of these time I have brought up the fact that I get only 26 mpg not anywhere near the 42 that the window sticker says. Thanks for the great gas mileage. Also I brought upi the fact that I bought this awesome paint protector that will prevent rust and rocks that fly up and hit the car will not hurt the paint as easy and it won’t scratch that easy. It’s the worst paint on any car I have ever owned. My pinky nail actually scratched it when I shut the trunk and I hardly have nails. Also now my seat is loose and pops when I sit into it. But to top it all off now my emergency brake doesn’t work again and my car rolled out of our driveway into the road. Another failed attempt to fix.

2009 chevrolet cobalt develops a rumble after it warms up and in gear. consumer states the noise can be controlled by putting the car in neutral or by releasing the brake. *kb

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph and attempting to come to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard independently. as a result, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags deployed with excessive force. the contact had to puncture the air bag to avoid suffocation, which caused the air bag to explode. the contact sustained back, neck, and ear injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a towing yard and was deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. the vin was unavailable.

The air bag light keeps saying needs maintenance and the motor has no compression

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. bob hook chevrolet (4144 bardstown rd, louisville, ky 40218, (866)935-6819) was contacted to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred. the vin tool search provided nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. bob hook chevrolet (4144 bardstown rd, louisville, ky 40218, (866)935-6819) was contacted to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred. the vin tool search provided nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

There’s a whining type noise coming from the steering and a when brakes are applied going down a hill it makes a shutter clinking sound too from the steering. also at times it will get tight for no reason. their is also play like in the steering. i can move back and forth and you’ll hear clunk/clink noise.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. during the failure, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer hawk chevrolet located 2001 w jefferson st, joliet, il 60435 was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. during the failure, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer hawk chevrolet located 2001 w jefferson st, joliet, il 60435 was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not yet contacted. the failure mileage was 115,000.

Steering is stiff. getting hard to turn

Nhtsa action number: pe20011 components fuel system, other opened from: july 5, 2020–present fuel leak exactly as described. i own 2 cobalts (2007 lt and 2009 ss) and both have this issue. dealership wants $700 to fix an issue caused by oem design.

There is a gas leak, its from the plastic fittings connecting lines and tank. *tr

Lose all power steering randomly with no warning

Fuel line was rusting out behind the driver's side rear wheel and fuel was leaking. i had someone patch up the lines and just recently had them replaced altogether.

With no recent changes to the car, it won't start, theft lock symbol is on. tried the spare key. tried theft lock relearn 10 minute and 30 minute procedure. disconnected and re-connected negative battery terminal. none of the steps worked. this issue has the potential to keep families stranded.

My car had been running to heat up and i went to leave for work i saw on the menu screen it said power steering so when i went to back out i could not turn left or right it was very stiff i had also heard a rattle in my steering wheel a couple weeks previous to this happening

Fuel line leaking by driver side rear tire spraying fuel on exhaust.

Fuel lines rusted out by rear driver side tire the fuel just pours out when the ignition is turned on

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the power steering failed. the low fuel, service traction, power steering, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over, shut it off, and restart it on the first attempt. however, the failed recurred. the vehicle was operable again after being parked for hours. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received an extended warranty letter from chevrolet regarding a leakage in the fuel module. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs according to the extended warranty notice. after the repairs, a strong fuel odor was noticed from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer were it was diagnosed that the leakage originated from the fuel line rather than the module. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the issues on the fuel module were related to the warranty repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 89,000. the vin was not provided.

Tire monitor sensor defective.

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph and attempting to come to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard independently. as a result, the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags deployed with excessive force. the contact had to puncture the air bag to avoid suffocation, which caused the air bag to explode. the contact sustained back, neck, and ear injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a towing yard and was deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall information regarding a potential crack in the fuel pump module. the contact wanted to schedule an appointment for the repair; however, the vin was not included. the nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall, i was driving my vehicle 2 weeks after 2 recalls were repaired on it. it was rush hour i went to push on my breaks and the steering wheel locked and the car turned off, at this point im freaking out. i contact chevy service for assistance and they advise that they can not fix the problem because the recall was repaired they also could not duplicate the problem because it was to dangerous for their employees. so i ask the bank to refinance me another vehicle because this car was way too dangerous to put my baby in, they said no due to my credit. i then had them repo the vehicle because i would not continue to pay for a death trap. now they are suing me for the remanding balance on the vehicle. i am going to court and wondering if i have a case.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving and accelerating, the vehicle would jerk. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice where it was diagnosed that sensors failed and would need to be replaced. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the fuel pump was changed, but the failure persisted. 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 unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while idling at a red light, another vehicle traveling approximately 50 mph rear ended the contact's vehicle. as a result, the contact struck the preceding vehicle. the trunk of the contact's vehicle was pushed into the back seat approximately four inches from the front seat. the front of the vehicle was buckled into the windshield. none of the frontal air bags deployed. a police report was filed. the passenger was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was unconscious. the driver refused medical treatment, but was taken to the hospital later by a family member. the vehicle was towed to a junk yard. the contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall in may of 2014 by levis chevrolet in slidell, louisiana for an electrical repair on the ignition, which may have prevented the air bags from deploying according to the recall notification. the insurance company had not determined if the vehicle was destroyed. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. additionally, while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in reverse. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump wiring harness melted, which caused the fuel pump to become inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 118,000. updated 08/04/17*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise and the steering was unstable and wobbling. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repairs were his responsibility. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 111,000.

There is a fuel leak around the fuel pump. possibly from faulty manufacturing of the fuel pump. this occurs when the motor is running.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while standing outside the vehicle, the contact noticed a fuel odor. the contact, who was once an independent mechanic, checked the vehicle but did not find a leak. the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to jim trenary chevrolet in union, missouri where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump gasket was cracked and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer. the dealer stated that there was no recall available. the contact stated that the repair cost was not affordable, so the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 139,000. the vin was not provided.

Overheat back in 2014 took in to dealer in richmond ca. again car overheating told fine by dealer. summer had to run heater for car to cool down when driving. even after i put antifreeze in& fluids fine. would not pass smog for 2016 tags, has 85,000 miles.p03000 random multiple cylinders misfired detected. was then told need a new engine for 2009 car! just about paid off! replaced gear shift 2years ago! car died while driving all fluids good and battery good! also when driving car seat belt passenger light would lite up w/no one in the seat! called chevy told my vin does not match to any of the recalls on chevy vehicles deal with it!

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low fuel sensor indicator illuminated. the contact stated that she had 50 miles to go until the fuel tank was empty. the contact had someone come to her location to replace the ecm/trans fuse, which allowed the vehicle to restart; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any open recalls per case number: 8-2926645326. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the power steering seized without warning and the steering became difficult to maneuver. several minutes later, the steering started to operate as intended. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Fuel lines are rusted and could be a fire hazard. common in these vehicles. should be a recall on these parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while stationary, the fuel tank leaked fuel onto the ground. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.

Fuel pump cracked and fried. i saw this was a recall on 2009 cobalt's in several states but chevy said that my car didn't fall under this recall even though it was the same problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph, the power steering failed. while driving 70 mph, the power steering failed again. an independent mechanic at rays automotive in jones, oklahoma diagnosed the failure as an intermittent power steering failure. the independent mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired and needed to be repaired by a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer further stated that the vehicle had been repaired per an unknown recall and nothing more could be done. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to liability and advised the contact to take it to a chevrolet dealer. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

On 7/27/17 my daughters car would not start. upon diagnosis found there was no fuel pressure. fuses and fuel pump relay tested ok. diagnosed problem to be the fuel pump. removed fuel tank and pump assembly and found arcing on the outside of the pump. when trying to disconnect fuel pump from wiring harness it had fused together. i replaced the fuel pump, wiring harness, and hose assembly. this arcing inside the fuel tank could have cause a catastrophic failure, fire, and even death from explosion. i am attaching pictures and have retained the components for further examination.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the consumer stated upon entering the vehicle the anti-theft indicator was illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, it failed to start. the dealer (jim taylor chevrolet located at 139 grimshaw st, rayville, la 71269; (318) 728-6550) was contacted and confirmed that the contact had to pay for the repair since the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted at 800-222-1020 and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. updated 08/16/17*lj *cn the consumer stated initially asked was there a recall on the ignition switch. the consumer also stated the diagnosis was the shift solenoid, which was replaced on 8/8/17 and 8/10/17 but this is still a recurring problem. the consumer stated the vehicle is back in the shop and the mechanic is saying its an electrical issue. *tr

Metal gas lines running from tank to engine rusted & rotted away at every clamp literally dumping fuel on the ground

Vehicle took longer than normal to start. smelled fuel found fuel leak coming from fuel line near drivers side rear wheel. saw fuel leaking out on to the floor of garage while pulling the car inside.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact's vehicle was included in a recall regarding the electrical system and ignition. the vehicle was repaired per the recall, which included new ignition keys. shortly after the repair, the key pad for the doors no longer were able to control the door locks. the vehicle also began to emit a burning rubber odor from the steering wheel. additionally, the starter key was difficult to remove from the ignition occasionally without having the steering wheel in a specific position. the contact also stated that sometimes the engine and all the electrical systems would fail to start; however, only the tail lights remained illuminated. it was diagnosed that the vehicle's micro switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Had the ignition switch recall "fixed" about 6 months ago, and today i go to start it and exact same thing, key stuck in ignition, now when i search recall for my car it shows nothing under my vin, now i'm stuck without my car because previous dealership didn't fix it correctly and the recall is the obvious reason!

After finding her car hard to start in the morning accompanied by the smell of gasoline (the longer it sits, the worse the smell) my daughter took her car to a local garage. he found gasoline on top of the tank. he advised her to take the car to a dealership because of a previous issue on the cobalt for a fuel pump module (see nhtsa campaign 12v459000). they pulled the tank down and found the fuel lines rusted through allowing the fuel to come out in an enclosed, inaccessible area. this is a serious risk because of the chance of a spark from the pump contacting these fuel vapors. it is also a very expensive repair (over $1000 charged) that will cause people to delay in having it fixed.

My daughter was driving on the highway in los angeles when her power steering locked up. she barely made it over to safety. it could have been a catastrophe on the highway. it took all of her strength to try to move the wheel. she lost control over the car. when she tried to start the car up again, it seemed fine. she got off the highway and drove carefully. she would drive about 10 minutes at a time before it would lock up again. she had to drive through some really shady areas to get home since she couldn't drive on the highway. she took her car to a chevrolet dealer who said that there was no recall on the 2009 cobalts. there are on the 2010 for power steering. they charged her $139 just to diagnose what the problem is. she is waiting to see what is wrong. when she said that she had to have her car for work tomorrow, they were adamant that her car was too dangerous to drive because of the steering. this is such a dangerous hazard.

The car lights will flicker on and off while driving. strong smell of gas after i put the car in park. been going on for the flickering 2 months now. for the fuel 2 weeks now

I'm smelling a loud gas smell coming from the back of car and light smell coming hrough the vents occasionally. i can smell it will driving and it's louder when it's still

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the steering failed without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 155,461.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, fuel leaked from the fuel tank onto the ground. the fuel leak came from under the driver's seat of the vehicle. it was diagnosed that the fuel line disintegrated and the vehicle needed new fuel lines and a new fuel tank. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 88,000.

Car starts hard, smells like gas inside and out. wet with gas near gas tank when running. after sitting a long while, no gas is apparent on gas tank.

I smelled a faint gasoline smell and my six year old daughter and i would get headaches during car trips. the smell got worse over a few days and then i noticed a gas dripping from under the rear driver's side area. there is a current recall, however pennsylvania state is not included under the recall / expansion 09v-419 (gm campaign number 12190). my daughter sits right above this leak and i had the fuel pump replaced years ago due to faulty wiring which caused a melted mess inside gas tank where pump is located gm has yet to respond about that issue). the leak is now constant and the car is not safe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the recall was not completed due to the dealers refusal. the dealer informed the contact that the recall was closed. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. parts distribution disconnect.

Power steering goes out while driving. it will reset after being started again and then will fail again shortly after running. there is no pattern as to when it will stop working. power steering fails while sitting still, driving, or turning.

When the vehicle sat for a period of time a strong smell of gas was smelt near the driver side back door. a small puddle of gasoline is visible while the car is running and after it is shut off. after doing some research and contacting multiple chevrolet dealership it's was evident that the vehicle was not under the fuel recall administered by chevrolet. however the leak is consistent with that of the vehicles under the recall.

Began to smell strong fuel smell outside car. can sometimes smell it inside car. car is a little slow to start. this is apparently a problem with this model, and although there is a recall for some vins, my car is not included.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. in addition, there was fuel leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured fuel line that needed replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. *cn

You can smell gas after driving the car. it is hard to start with indications of a weak fuel pump. while there is a recall for southwestern states gm does not apply the recall to other states with the same problem. the dealer charges 110$ just to look at the car. the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced. the consumer was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. updated 08/07/2017*js *tr

Gas leak by driver side rear wheel

Service airbag message comes on with warning light mostly in colder temperatures and when turning the vehicle. this is random and does not occur all the time. happens when just starting the vehicle and also when in motion and turning. dealership is unable to find an issue.

Smell of fuel outside vehicle. mechanic said car had a fuel line leak and they needed replacing

Fuel leak,. fuel leakage from car, will no longer start. bad fuel pump,bad fuel lines. why is there no recall for this obvious design flaw?

The fuel lines have corroded causing a hazardous gas leak by the fuel tank which could have caused a severe fire and or explosion while driving. i noticed a gas smell in the vehicle when parked and upon further investigation recognized a gas drip by the the corroded fuel lines and gas traveling down the lines from the leak. thankfully i noticed this before a fire would have occurred. had i had a disability with no sense of smell or covid19 and no sense of smell this issue could have gone unnoticed possibly causing a fatal hazard should the car have caught on fire while driving. my garage could have also caught fire. stainless steel should not rust and this is clearly a dangerous defect by the manufacturer. this matter should be addressed and a recall addressed.

Kept seeing puddles underneath car near driver rear tire, went to get oil change and mechanic said that there were leaks in my fuel line. mechanic showed me and it was not a small leak. he said that it is a total risk to drive and can catch fire easily.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had not been informed of failure. the failure mileage was approximately 1,780.

First time plastic fuel line cracked at fuel pump and whole fuel pump assembly needed replaced. now there is a fuel line that has corroded. it is costing $1030 at the chevy dealer to fix this line. fuel is leaking behind the driver door in front of the rear tire. when lifted fuel appears to be coming from above fuel tank.

Strong gas smell in vehicle as i was driving

Fuel leak found behind the driver side rear tire resulting in a puddle of fuel on the floor. this leak was found while the engine was running as well as while the engine was off.

Fuel line leaking from driver's side rear. probably corrosion related. noticeable odor when vehicle is parked after driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and vehicle resumed normal operation. the contact stated that after resuming driving and at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized again. the vehicle was taken to paramus chevrolet, inc. (194 new jersey 17, paramus, nj 07652, (201)261-7100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the vin was not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the repair. the failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Fuel line are corroded and leaking fuel near the exhaust manifold and muffler

There is a fuel leak in front of the rear driver's side tire. this leak is worse while the vehicle is running. i have taken the vehicle to a gm dealership, and they told me it was not something they would pay to repair (after i paid the diagnostic fee).

The first time i smelled gas and found the gas line leaking from a bracket holding the gas lines was about 2 years ago (2018), cost $100 dollars to get fixed. now there is another gas leak farther back near the gas tank coming from another bracket. i have never had another vehicle give this many problems with gas line leaks. i drive the car almost every day, it rarely sits for more than 2 days in a row

I could hear a little something moving around under the steering wheel. just thought it was the age. then front wheels where shaking just a bit. this shaking proceeded rapidly as if i need an alignment or tire balancing. then my steering went out!!!!

While stopped at a red light on a city street, the engine of my 2009 chevrolet cobalt stalled and despite several attempts, would not restart. there was no warning, no check engine light, and the car had been fully functioning the entire week leading up to the problem. it was towed to a mechanic, i was informed that not only had the fuel pump gone out, but it had also burned almost all the electrical wires surrounding the pump. the estimated costs for this repair are a real burden considering how much of the fuel system has to be replaced. i understand that at one point, prior to my ownership of the vehicle, this equipment was recalled and i am still researching whether or not the issue was addressed for this specific vehicle.

Both fuel lines is rusted and corroded, location of the rusted lines is directly in front of the divers side rear tire, right before the lines run up to the fuel pump.

Eps motor has failed, i see some recalls on this why not mine. this seems to be a big problem with the cobalt so i don't understand why mine is not in the recall. i was driving when this happened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated. in addition, the speedometer, rpm, and fuel gauges randomly moved. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 71,250.

Observed an extended cranking time. drove to my destination during the trip kept smelled heavy fuel odor while it intensified when waiting on a traffic light. upon parking the car at home immediately upon exit noticed a puddle of gas collecting by the driver side rear wheel. looked underneath and found gas leaking from a corroded fuel line.

Fuel lines rusted out near left rear wheel where lines are secured by a plastic block. fuel is dripping and may cause a fire if ignighted by the exhaust system.

Fuel leak from fuel line in the rear on vehicle. corrosion to fuel line. leaks badly when running! long engine crank after sitting a short time. leaves puddle of fuel under vehicle. fuel smell all the time.

The fuel line under the car has rusted and corroded to the point that i am leaking a steady stream of fuel out of the line. when i started the car in my driveway, i smelled a strong smell of gas and immediately turned the car off. the car struggled to start so i knew something was wrong. when i got out of the car and looked under the drivers side of the vehicle a large puddle of fuel was found under my car with a steady drip of fuel continuing to drip from the fuel line in front of my rear drivers side tire.

My car is leaking gas from the rear of the car. i noticed a smell and it’s dripping

Strong gasoline vapors while driving and after stopping on a 2009 cobalt, drivers's side of the car. took the cobalt to empire chevrolet in huntington, ny. complained and showed them the ntsb cobalt fuel line investigation sheet, they said they could not fix the cobalt under a recall, ntsb investigation or service bulletin. took the cobalt to my local garage who replaced two leaking fuel lines for $450.00, bill included as an attachment. they said they have replaced many of these over the years. this is a total joke on gm's part and complete foot dragging by the ntsb for not moving sooner. investigating? - try doing a web search.

Tl* the contact son’s girlfriend owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the owner of the vehicle noticed a fuel leak located at the rear driver’s side tire. the vehicle was towed to john hiester chevrolet (3100 n main st, fuquay-varina, nc 27526, (919) 552-4944), where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

I filled up tank with gas ,noticed gas smell twice did not see anything ,starter skipped a beat a couple times when staring early in the morning,, didnt notice gas smell. charged car for 6 hours on charger.next morning i drove about 8 miles after sitting for an hour i went back to car and noticed puddle of liquid ,smelled liquid ,, it was gas , seen it dripping rapidly in big drops ,called aaa got there hour later and it had stopped.dripped behind rear driver side door in front of rear tire.had it towed read alot of these same exact problems with cobalts and other vehicles same circumstances but some not cover by a recall ,fuel lines and pumps etc..all the cars should be fixed with this problem.anytime

Rusted out fuel lines leaking badly on floor looks like a fire hazard!! i noticed a very strong order of gasoline and looked underneath cars to see it dripping at a very fast rate i noticed it as i came back from a drive on flat surface was highway driving

I first started having trouble starting my car on 9/15/20. i was smelling a strong odor of gasoline from my car. i got out and looked at it because it had never given me trouble before. i saw the car leaking gasoline near the drivers rear tire. it was leaking very quickly. i looked it up and many people mentioned a recall for the year, make and model of my car. they all said their particular car did not qualify for the recall. i think more cars are having that problem then the company realizes. i am afraid to have the car parked on the street or to even drive it, as it always leaves a puddle of gasoline in its wake. also the muffler has started being loud at the same time. i the complaints i read being the exact same, said the problem was corrosion in the gas line stemming from the brackets hold them up.

Fuel line behind driver door and in front of rear drivers side tire/axel - rusted and leaking fuel near exhaust.

The vehicle has fuel leak when ever the car is running. notice this first time when oil change was done. it drips from the fuel tank down to the driver side rear end in front of the real driver side wheel. when inquired over the internet found numerous same problem being cited by the cobalt owners. surprised that it has not been recalled due to the potential severe consequnce of fire hazard.

The leaks are caused by corrosion of metal fuel lines near polymer blocks that hold the lines to the body. the leaks are beneath an insulation heat shield near the exhaust pipe and muffler. the vehicle was stationary on a city street. i bought this vehicle in 2010 with about 8,000 miles on it and it’s been a garage kept car. the corrosion is just on the gas lines and not so much on the body of the vehicle.

Fuel leak coming from corroded fuel lines at the bend located at the driverside rear of car. the heat tape aroud the fuel lines holds moisture and salt which corroded the line. fuel leak occurs right by the exhaust pipe. dealership explained how much of a fire hazard this was and that it should be fixxed immediately. fuel lines should be made of stainless to prevent corrosion and possible fire from occuring.

My cobalt has been experiencing a fuel leak. up until i brought it into service, it had been having issues accelerating. it would sometimes feel as though it would get stuck into a slump, where even depressing the pedal completely would only allow me to slowly accelerate up to around 45-50mph. this would then eventually get unstuck after coming to a stop, or after shutting down and restarting the vehicle. this issue had been starting to occur over the past year. also within the past 6 months or so, the car's acceleration started becoming rather jerky. it was not a smooth transition during the acceleration and road rather rough during my commutes into town. i had attempted to flush out the fuel system with 2-3 cans of seafoam to no avail. here recently, the vehicle began to have issues starting. for the past 2-3 weeks it would take about 4-5 seconds to start up rather than instantly, and then within the past week it began not starting at all until i toggled the key on/off multiple times to prime the fuel. it would then usually be good to go for the entire day. i have taken it to a dealership service center down the street, and they informed me this morning that it is a fuel leak. they indicated they do not currently have more information from the mechanic on the precise location besides that it is a 'fuel leak' and they indicated they did not know of any open investigation on the matter, only active recalls. i requested that they please thoroughly document the issue so that i can provide further information on this open investigation as needed. please let me know if you would like to contact the dealership accordingly to find out further information, or you may contact me for more information as needed.

After filling my car up on 7/28/2020 my car started having issues with starting without hesitation. i took it to the shop to have my oil changed and quickly realized i was losing gas. i ended up losing my tank of gas and had to return to the shop to have my entire fuel line replaced. i noticed that i was leaking something while backing out of my driveway and could see the trail of gas on the pavement. when i took my car back to the shop it was severely leaking gas near the rear left wheel well.

Leaks are caused by corrosion of metal fuel lines near polymer blocks that hold the lines to the body. the leaks are beneath an insulation heat shield near the exhaust pipe and muffler while the vehicle was stationary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while the vehicle was stationary in front of his residence, after exiting the vehicle he started to smell fuel and saw fuel leaking from the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. several unknown dealers were contacted and informed of the failure. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Fuel leaking out from a line located near the left rear well. the. leaks are seemingly caused by corroding metal fuel lines. car smells like gas, and i am losing fuel very quickly. vehicle takes a long time to start up.

Leaky fuel line - gas puddle visible near left rear wheel well when parked with strong odor of gasoline when driving car.

The gas is leaking from the fuel lines. they are corroded. when i exit the car, there is a strong odor of gasoline. the car was purchased used in north carolina.

In my 2009 chevy cobalt, i recently noticed a very strong gas smell when getting out of my car after a short trip. yesterday, after i backed the car out of the garage to install a new car seat for my one year old son, i noticed the smell again and noticed a large puddle of gas dripping at a pretty fast pace. after investigating, i noticed it coming from a section of rusted fuel line near rear driver side tire. after looking for recalls and service bulletins, i called a local chevy dealer and they said the leak was not covered by any recall or service bulletin and it would cost about $850 to $950 to replace the entire fuel lines from engine to gas tank. i noticed hundreds and hundreds of similar issues documented on various automotive web chat sites describing the exact same issue in the exact same place for cobalt's from 2006 to 2010. there is what appears to be an insulator around the lines to protect them from the exhaust pipe heat that accumulates road salt and moisture over time and corrodes the fuel line at that specific location. needless to say this issue presented a very serious condition that could have jeopardized the lives and safety of my children as well as my wife's and my lives. my car is now useless until i can save enough money to pay for the repair.

Sometime in early february of 2018 i noticed the smell gasoline anytime i approached the driver's side door to get in the car. i also noticed the gasoline when i exited the car after driving. i took the car to the mechanic as soon as possible and i was advised the fuel lines were leaking due to rust and corrosion. i had to have the fuel line and vapor return replaced immediately due to the danger presented by leaking fuel lines. the appointment with my mechanic when the fuel lines were replaced occurred on 2/19/2018. why am filing a complaint now? i saw an article published by the associated press published on 7/7/2020 stating the us was looking into fuel leaks in older chevy cobalts and chevy hhrs. at the time the issue with my fuel lines happened, i didn't believe i had any recourse, so i took no action. after seeing the article, i wanted the nhtsa to have this information so the investigation is as accurate as possible. i can provide a receipt showing i had the fuel lines replaced if needed.

Ignition switch was said to be the issue with my car and there was a recall for years 2005-2010 .ignition switch safety issue. starter motor is good. battery is good. alternator is good. will not crank or start.

Fuel leaking from driver's side rear of vehicle. pipes were corroded and the fuel leak was creating puddles in my garage and on the ground everywhere i would go. both fuel lines & the fuel filter had to be replaced.

Saw fuel dripping from in front of my back left tire.after i parked in the driveway.

I had the same leaking fuel line problem that you are investigating. replaced rusted fuel lines for $781.59 at 199,699 miles.

There is a gas leak, its from the plastic fittings connecting lines and tank.

Fuel leak underneath the vehicle

Fuel leak at left rear wheel. fuel line corroded and leaking fuel on ground. fuel line had to be replaced. fuel leak is a dangerous condition. leak was in close proximity to hot exhaust pipe. not safe to drive vehicle until repaired. owner replaced fuel pipe with replacement purchased at dealer. invoice attached.

This vehicle has only 46,134 actual miles. i am the 2nd owner and purchased this vehicle from a chevrolet dealer as a certified pre-owned vehicle. the vehicle was being parked in my driveway and after i stopped the car, i smelled gasoline and about a pint of gas leaked out of the ground just in front of the drivers side rear wheels. fortunately, i was parking in the open driveway and not in my garage. i immediately took the vehicle to a licensed mechanic and he was able to repair the vehicle. it is back on the road. i read in the newspaper that other cobalt owners have been having the same problem. i encourage your department to look into this as a more serious problem than just routine maintenance. i have uploaded the bill for repairs. $952.09. thank you, [xxx] redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was fuel leaking near the rear wheel ,while the vehicle was parked in driveway. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel line was rusted and needed to be replaced. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a fuel leak underneath the vehicle, to the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000. the vin was not available.

My vehicle has a fuel leak exactly as described by this story: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2020/07/07/gm-fuel-leak-chevy-cobalt-hhr/5389267002/

Keep smelling fuel vapors on the rear left side of the vehicle. checked the fuel filter and it seems to be working despite my gas mileage getting worse and worse. i've been burning a full tank of gas going less than 250 miles when i should get near 400 miles a tank.

The vehicle overheated and shutdown while traversing rt 287 near boonton at speeds around 65. i coasted off an exit and came to a stop at park ave and wootton st. while i was waiting for my vehicle to cool down so i could either fix/continue driving, it had become apparent that the engine compartment had started to combust. noticeable by the sound of the fire. that left me rushing to empty out the vehicle of belongings in the middle of the road before the vehicle completely engulfed into flames. note that prior to the engine overheating absolutely no warning lights nor indicators had turned on. when vehicle overheated the temperature light turned on and that was all until the vehicle was actually on fire and had shut itself off. *tr

Started last week. after parking the car, noticed a smell and upon checking, noticed a pool of gas under the rear driver side area (under passenger seat). it leaks for 10 minutes and stops. leak starts only when the car is on and immediately after being turned off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, an audible chime was heard. the vehicle loss power steering and stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was determined that the power steering module needed to be replaced. the power steering module was replaced however, the failure persisted. a dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 132,927.

Car smelling like gas really bad and leaks, steering wheel feels wobboly like if its not tightened right its a little cricked. reeks of smell of gasoline on the back right of my car by the tire and i see it leaking gasoline.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering became difficult to maneuver. the power steering warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the manufacturer referred the contact to an authorized dealer to have the vehicle diagnosed which was still pending. the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Fuel leaking in front of rear driver side tire. fuel order can be smelled getting in and out of the car as well. big puddles of fuel once the car is parked. my fuel gauge goes down pretty rapidly because of this issue (obviously).

Air bag service lamp came on dash.

I bought a used 2009 chevy cobalt 2 years ago in 2017 with 119k miles. it has been nothing but a headache with things going wrong! the biggest issue is the code p2135 that sends the car into reduced engine power and the engine shakes violently. this is very scary especially with 3 young boys in the car with me. i have replaced the entire throttle body, ecm, accelerator pedal assembly with new sensor, crankshaft positioning sensor, camshaft sensors, spark plugs and spark plug wires. after all these things i am out of ideas on why this keeps happening in but all those new parts have not fixed the problem that keeps occurring. please tell me there is a recall or you can at least tell me what the problem is. i have read many forums about people with this same issue.

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 45 mph, an abnormal fuel odor entered the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. no warning light was illuminated. the contact who is a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle. the contact became aware of fuel leaking from the fuel tank. an unknown dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the power steering ceased and became difficult to turn. the warning message " power steering" was displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 69,438.

Fuel leaking from driver’s side in front of rear tire. this is a fire hazard and gm refuses to recall the issue and cover it, even though this same issue has impacted numerous individuals. we are coming out of our own pockets for almost a thousand dollars for each instance at certified chevrolet dealerships. this is unacceptable. https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t33495_ds573685 if all these people are reporting the same issue, imagine how many aren’t on online forums with the problem. when you see things like this, it needs to be covered. again, completely unacceptable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed however the vehicle hesitated and stalled. the contact stated that check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to independent mechanic and was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact stated that the failure was experienced on 4 separate occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Started my car in the parking lot of my dentist's office. the power steering light came on the dashboard and the steering wheel would not move left or right when attempting to back out of the parking space. restarted the vehicle and light went off and steering functioned properly. drove to independent auto repair shop, where i was told the electrical power steering motor was defective and needed to be replaced for about $1,100. noticed a recall for this part on nhtsa website and drove to johnny londoff chevrolet dealership, where i was told that the car was under the recall but that the part had been replaced in 2010 already by a dealership and was therefore closed. returned to independent repair shop to have power steering motor replaced. i missed a day of work and the part will not come in for three days, so i will have to borrow a car to get to and from work this week. will cost about $1100 to replace.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, suddenly the steering became really hard and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

My vehicle has a gas leak. the two fuel lines connected to it are rusted.

09 cobalt has fuel leak with puddle of gas in front of driver rear tire. this is a problem noted by many owners of this car. 09 cobalts purchased in about 6 states have been recalled for this problem. it seems that for safety reasons this recall problem would apply to all models no matter where purchased. i'm assuming the car purchased in az was made the same way as one purchased in pa. i noticed the leak when car was sitting in my driveway.

When turning the car on there is a message on the dash saying service air bag. but if you turn it off and on it is gone. it could be a short in the system or something really wrong.

My car is leaking gas at a seal on the driver's side by the rear wheel. when car starts leaks out fast but even when sitting still leaking

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred again and the vehicle was towed to her residence. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. *dl

Leak in my fuel line by rear drivers side tire. only this small portion of line is leaking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed a fuel odor. the contact also noticed fuel underneath the fuel tank and fuel coming from the fuel pump. the contact called an unknown dealer who referred him to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,338.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized. the contact stated that the failure only occurred for a few seconds before returning to normal. the contact also mentioned that a clunking noise was present for approximately six months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the driveway smelt fuel but noticed no leak however noticed that the rear of the vehicle was on fire. the contact was able to extinguish the fire. the contact then started the vehicle and noticed fuel spraying on the exhaust pipe. the contact stated he jacked the vehicle up to inspect the undercarriage and noticed that the fuel line was severely rusted. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Fuel line is leaking in 4 places. some 2009 cobalts were recalled for this issue. dealer tells me entire line needs to be repaired front to back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel seized and was difficult to move. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Heavy fuel smell. after researching, found fuel line all rusted out at clamp between drivers side door and right rear wheel. the car sat idle for three days and the temps outside where very hot. after reading on-line posts, i see that many people with this vehicle has the exact same problem.

The fuel line started leaking in front of the rear tire on the drivers side of the vehicle. the vehicle was parked, and was having a difficult time starting. i stepped out of the vehicle and found a large puddle of gas under my vehicle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor outside and around the vehicle. the contact did not know if there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

The vehicle anti theft light keeps coming on. when this occurs the vehicle jerks in drive, hard to stop, wheel will lose power steering in drive, and all needles will move. the rpm, mph, and gas needle continues to fluctuate. the gas needle will indicate low fuel when fuel is present. i can never know what speed i’m doing. the vehicle flashes power steering digitally. the car will shut off in mid drive! taken to many mechanics including dave gill chevrolet and no one fully diagnosed the issue!

Interior of car started to fill up with gasoline fumes,while on the road.i had to open all the windows and sunroof.i got off parkway and inspected car for gas leaks.there were none so i took local roads home.by the time i got home i was lightheaded .the chevy dealership told me all my fuel lines were rotted out and had to be replaced.

Car has terrible start first thing in the morning. it went from washington to gulfport mississippi. started about a week ago smelled gas. looked under fuel tank and found a sizeable puddle or fuel which i assume is pressurizing as it sits and then has to pressurize the fuel system again when it starts. it's practically a bomb with wheels and my daughter sits in it. it will be fine starting for about 10 minutes if you shut it off and crank it after it will do that all over again

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. upon exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. upon inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the contact read an article that mentioned that the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump could detach and potentially cause a fire. the failure could occur to the vehicle in high humidity climates. upon further investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), which was the same failure the contact experienced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 74,000.

Rusted and leaking fuel line under the car just in front of the rear drivers side tire. water and debris was trapped inside silver heat tape accelerating the rust of the lines.

Hello, i have a 2009 chevy cobalt. it was running okay. i went to the store for some dog food. parked the car, came back to go back home and the key 🔑 in the ignition would not turn. it was locked or jammed, don’t know. key would not turn in the ignition switch to turn the car on!!! i went to the internet and found that there was a recall from general motors on my 2009 chevy cobalt. i found a nhtsa campaign id# 14v171000 that shows the recall for my car. it describes an ignition switch recall. i called the chuck nash chevrolet where i bought the car and they told me that they had repaired the recall. apparently they repaired it with a defective ignition-switch or not at all. the recall states that some vehicles were repaired with defective or used parts. mary barra, general motors ceo stated that all affected recall vehicles would be repaired up to customer safety standards. i really need your help in this matter. this car is my only means of transportation. thanks. god bless.

Just purchased 2009 chevy cobalt april 2019 129,000 miles, august 29, put 10 dollars in tank, did not go 3miles, car shut off, never did that before, in middle of street, it was straining to start again, needle on gas gage just started recending to low fuel light, pulled over abundent smell of fuel, looked under car fuel was spilling out on driver side passenger side fuel ran out completely, had been smelling gas after turn off 4days prior, have not been able to use car since, if i put fuel in tank drive normaly gas runs right out, called dealer said he heard of recall of this problem but did not give me any further advice, since their was 6 recalls including this problem please advise me on what to do please///////.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while pumping fuel, the contact noticed a leak underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to eriksen chevrolet (located at 325 1st ave e, milan, il 61264, (309) 756-2700) where it was determined that diagnostic testing was needed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

High pressure fuel line leak. only occurs when the car in running

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle did not start and spilled fuel without warning. the vehicle was towed to scenic chevrolet (864-622-2555, located at 3449 blue ridge blvd, west union, sc 29696) where it was stated that the repairs for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) could not be performed due to corroded fuel lines. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

My car smells like gas inside and out. chevy dealership says that it is fuel line leakage which has been reported by many for this model. but for some reason, my vin was not included in the recall which was done in 2012. fuel line leak did not happen in my car until now. it is like driving around in a fuel bomb with my little kids. it is too expensive to pay out of my pocket ($1100) for a car that is not worth much.

My car fuel pump modulator problem. that has been on recall. but not for my vehicle. i do not know the history of what stat it origionally was bought in. but i think if those cars have recall why shouldnt mine? it now leaks gas under gas tank and when i tried to start it gives me hard time. it started 7/2019. makes car bog down when accelerating. does it sitting and when moving

Car was stationary then got in and car wouldn’t start and key wouldn’t go to off position once key was inserted. after jump start all information miles etc was cleared. when driving seems like it won’t go into next gear. speedometer stopped working and going slow even 20 mph ramps up to 4-4.5 rpm. power steering warning and , airbag warning stays on in addition to engine light. tire pressure information started working on 3 of 4 when stopped working a year ago.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel spontaneously failed to turn and seized. in addition, the tire pressure monitoring indicator illuminated and the remaining instrument cluster warning indicators were inoperable. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000.

My drivers door would not open from the inside for 3 days about may 15th-18th. i tried all the "tricks" and nothing worked. i finally am able to open it but the door hamdle broke off shortly after. and now today 6/6/19 my driver door wont latch every time i close it even after degreasing ane regreasing the latch. also my torsion bars and steering bar have been replaced but they once again have come loose. the doors happen in park inna driveway amd the car swaying issue i feel while driving down the highway.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn left or right. the contact called hieser chevrolet (2620 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095, (877) 228-7492) and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2010 and the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 34,000.

These comments apply to many sedans! roof is too low! vision is obstructed . can’t look up. can’t see traffic lights change when stopped in front of them! roof supports, especially in the front make dangerous blind spots. aside from this , i am only 6 feet tall. yes i am now in my 60’s. most sedans are too low to the ground. i can’t get in or out! especially if i have to park beside a curb. i can’t get out! and just a note: airbags save lives but i hate bucket seats and consoles with cup holders. so many distractions now! i wish i could still have bench seats. thanks

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. when the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the power steering module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. the contact also observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the driver's side quarter panel and fuel line were corroded. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. the failure mileage was 127,500.

There is a smell of fuel and seepage seems to coming from the top of the fuel tank. this just started and is really noticeable when the car is parked.

We have owned a 2009 chevy cobalt for 3 years - and each year, something has had to be replaced/repaired with the fuel system. the first year, the fuel pump had to be replaced and was paid for out of pocket. the second year, the fuel pump had to be replaced again and was covered under a recall. once again, the car is acting the same as before each time the fuel pump had to be replaced (strong gas odor, leaking fuel, decreased power when turning especially, as if sufficient fuel isn't being supplied to the motor) for the third year in a row. i contacted the manufacturer to report the repeat concerns (case # 9-4957891748) and was told that there is a special coverage adjustment (#12191) available for a fuel pump module replacement that our car may qualify for and was directed to take it to any gm dealership for a diagnostic review which i did the same day. i just received a call from the dealership and based on their diagnostic review, the problem this time is due to the fuel lines rusting out, which would not be covered under the special coverage adjustment. there are only 121,000 miles on our vehicle and it is kept in a garage when not being driven. needing to replace the fuel lines now after having to have the fuel pump replaced twice (and all within 3 years) seems to be poor craftsmanship on behalf of the manufacturer, and after researching similar concerns online reveals an abundance of similar complaints of continued fuel system repairs/malfunctions of other chevy cobalt owners for the same year vehicle. it is unsafe to drive a vehicle that consistently has a compromised fuel system, and deems further response and accountability from the manufacturer to the excessive number of consumers that have been provided a vehicle that is dangerous to operate, and have been placed under the unnecessary financial burden of repeat repairs and concerns.

Gasoline leaking in front of left rear wheel beside exhaust pipe.leaking all the time sitting or moving leaking in same place as recalled cobalts in 2012 that was in a hand full of warm states.pa is as warm as any other state

I have 2009 cobalt with 87.5k miles has rusted out fuel line near clip under driver's side. car has hard start due to lack of pressure in line and leaked while driving and parked. the entire line needs replaced. not covered under recall, but is the exact same issue that was previously recalled in other states. this is an expensive repair. i have owned the car since driven off the lot and took car of underside due to previous known recalls, it is well maintained. due to the proximity of the leak to the exhaust, this is major safety issue. my car wasn't drivable and the parts were difficult to find from dealers. i had mine replaced at national chain repair shop for about $600 compared to what dealer would have charged. looking at database this is a serious issue due to the nature of it being a fuel leak, especially with exhaust so close to the leak. a recall needs to be issued or expanded to ensure the safety while driving. no one should have to worry about their car blowing up or catching fire. dealers seem clueless as does the manufacturer which will probably now claim this is due to age of the car since many reports are on cars 10 years old at this point.

2009 chevrolet cobalt was driving on a city street and power steering light came on and steering wheel became tight and hard to steer

Fuel line rotting out. fuel spraying onto exhaust system when driving.potential fire/explosion safety concern. contacted dealer of purchase no recall / no help.

Unable to remove key from ignition. after placing the car in park and shutting it off. you can not remove the key from the ignition. you are unable to turn the ignition to the position to remove it. this has happened repeatly.

On multiple occasions the accelerator sticks and the only way you can get it to stop is to tap the gas pedal. i have been able to get it to do this multiple times.

Coming out of a roundabout in rush hour when a car ahead of her suddenly stopped. she had about one and half to two car lengths and her speed was about 35 mph. she applied her brakes and they did not respond. her car rear ended another car. the airbag deployed. she has a sprained neck and back. she has been off for a couple of days per doctor’s request. major damage to the entire front end of the car.

Strong fuel smell, trouble starting car, no visible leak. not covered under cobalt fuel recall. the problems indicate the issue is exactly what the recall is for. chevrolet needs to expand the recall to get these unsafe cars fixed.

When accelerating hard to get on the highway from exit or going up a hill the accelerator gets suck. the car will not slow down with our foot on the brake as hard as possible. we just pray we can get over to break down lane without hitting anyone. the only way to stop car is to put in neutral, keeping your foot on brake and pulling the emergency brake. once the care is in park you must shut off car and restart. it you put the car in drive without shutting car off it willl start running by itself again going 65mp in the break down lane. the first time this happened it was in 2009 with only 700 miles on the car. the second time was in 2014 and again september 2018. took car back to dealership and could not duplicate the problem, therefore it didn’t happened. told me it was a freak occurrence.probably wouldn’t happen again. the car is a 2009 model with only 23,000 miles on it because, i’m afraid to drive it. my husband drove my car the last time this happened about 2 weeks ago. he was on the mass pike and almost had a heart attack before i could get the car into neutral. we called gm headquarters because we got no where with our dealership in the past. would not take care of problem unless we paid for the all tests first which we did twice before. all three incidents happened on the highway with heavy traffic and a higher power was watching over us. we could have been killed along with other people. traveling 65mp in the break down lane is no joke. the car has also had 2 recalls on it that were fixed.

Have a small puddle leaking from underneath my car on drivers side

If my tank is quite full it leaks gas toward the drivers side, i have a small puddle where ever it sits. i first noticed a strong odor than couple days later a puddle of gas it probably does it also while driving to.. dont have camera to take pictures.

Fuel lines bad and leaking the dealer stated it wasnt under recall but did tell me that it should of been as many as he has fixed over 100 of them since 07 cobalts. the cost over 600.00 dollars. it will sit until i win the lottery chevy should step up and fix it for free.i just paid the car off last month go figure.

Gas was leaking from the fuel tank. bolts and straps holding fuel tank were rusted and dealer had to remove.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to fuel leakage and recall for model. repairs to car was not covered under extended warranty due to rust an corrosion. *as *tr

Purchased used 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt coupe vehicle smells if gasoline but vin number not included in recall. visible puddle of gas under passenger side of car. car does not accelerate properly and the gasoline depletes quickly. need repairs and replacements. gm needs to expand recall. there are way too many other vehicle owners complaining of the same thing. i have children as i'm sure many of us do, i'm not willing to risk their lives because gm hasn't included enough vehicles in the original recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving, the contact stated that a fuel odor came through the vents of the vehicle. the contact also stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel line next to the exhaust pipe while fueling the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to miller brothers chevrolet (9035 baltimore national pike, ellicott city, md 21042, (410) 988-6165) where it was diagnosed that fuel was leaking from the fuel line, which was connected to the chassis, and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failures and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. the approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

Noticed fuel leaking from plastic fuel line under car. car was originally purchased in texas by my aunt and i understand many cars of the same type have this very same problem. while i just noticed this and there has not been a fire to my car as of now related to this i am very concerned. this is a safety issue as it could possibly cause a fire due to the nature of the problem.

Gas smell after driving car. this is a recall for this year and model vehicle, but only in hot climates! so what if our car blows up in our garage due to gas fumes. the gas fume volume is high, and i feel unsafe.

The ignition switch won't turn on and sometimes won't turn off its very loose once you do get it on and now won't turn over at all

I just recently purchased this 2009 chevy cobalt ls sedan and i only had it since mid august 2018 and all was fine when i purchased. now i have a strong odor of gasoline from under drivers side rear wheel area after being driven for a while and then parked . i called the gm hotline that i was able to find online and they said that its an out of pocket problem and that my vin doesn't qualify for the recall which has been issued in several other states for free of charge. how can this be allowed,fixed in one state free of charge by gm and not fixed at all in another. a fuel problem or a leak of ant kind should be a concern for gm and is a major issue.i'm located in pennsylvania but my vin says i don't qualify for this recall offered elsewhere,so should i have to foot a repair bill for an issue that gm most definitely knows about. i'm confused, the problem is the same as being described on the recall for the other areas yet i should have to pay because this recall is not in pennsylvania. the recall should be for all affected vehicles not just some of them and free of charge .i relayed info to a gm rep on 9/10 /18 in the evening and all she could do was apoligize and then tell me that it depended on which manufacturing plant made the vehicle. what that has to do with it stumps me i told her that is shoddy and sub standard work should be repaired at general motors expense not hard working people who don't have an extra $1000 or so sitting around to shell out. all i seem to be getting is the run around. a problem like this should be of grave concern to general motors and not given so some owners and not others. i'm sure if it was their vehicle it would be promptly recalled and repaired. please help if possible. this just isn't good business general motors needs to make this right for all. thank you for your consideration

Air bag light has been on for a long time .but i noticed a puddle of gas under car and had to take it in to get fixed i have read on here many problems with this same issue hopefuuly it will be a recall

Fuel line leaking right at gas tank. smelled fuel when i stopped for the last week or so. finally look under and lines are completely corroded. looking online this seems to be a very very common issue that is very famous and expensive to fix.

Fuel leaking from vehicle causing a dangerous gas puddle under the vehicle and gas vapors shaping into vehicle. gm covers this issue for this make and model but doesn’t cover all vins with special bulletin 12191b.

There's a strong rattle noise below the cars which comes from a plastic gasket located on the intermediate steering column, this is very annoying and denotes ppor manufacturer quality. it happens every time you pass over a minor obstacle.

Fuel leaking from rusted fuel line at exact place where many other colbalts are leaking. mount used to secure lines or tape used to insulate lines trap water and cause premature rusting. line and leak is approx. 5 to 6 inches from exhaust pipe.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the fuel tank started to leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (criswell chevrolet of thurmont, 111 frederick road, thurmont, md 21788) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line and fuel pump module were rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 81,000.

When parked i keep smelling strong gas smell. i started to worry as it got stronger and stronger so i looked under the car and found gas leaking down the back side and front side of the gas tank. definitely not a good thing and i see where they have recalled my same year model from other states. i live close to fla which could be reason for my fuel system to fail from temperature. i feel that it isn't safe at all and i have to have this car for work and travel but cannot afford to have it fixed due to gm not producing up to standards. i have no choice but to drive it and hope that nothing catches fire.

Electromagnetic meter (emf meter for both wireless & non-wireless forms of electrical radiation) used to measure electrical radiation levels read high levels of radiation that the meter felt was over-the-limit only when powering the vehicle on buy turning the key (with a battery & gas in the vehicle). the increase of electrical power seems to be the cause of the meter increasing. there are many wires that were under the seat that are setting off the meter when held within 12 inches of it (in the area the driver & passenger would sit - on the seat). perhaps, a recall and electromagnetic shielding needs to be added in the area where the passengers and drivers sit.

The key gets stuck in ignition when parking car and turning vehicle off pulling key out gets stuck have to wiggle it out got hit on driverside front end no airbags came out the time i got hit driver side. it was because i tried to stop and vehicle kept accelerating wouldn't stop

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, a grinding noise was heard. the contact was afraid the steering ability may seize in the middle of the road or a busy highway. the contact also stated that the failure began approximately one and a half months ago. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,621.

The key gets stuck in the ignition and you have to wiggle and jiggle the key and the shifter to get it to come out. drove the vehicle a short distance approx 15 miles, parked and key would not come out. spent approx 15 minutes trying to get key out, finally after much wiggling and jiggling it came out.

While i was starting the car my air bag lights started blinking on and off. while traveling on city streets the air bags was also blinking on and off.

Wiring harness in driver's side front door creates an electrical short that disables side impact sensors/airbags. symptoms match exactly the an existing recall (15v500000) that lists only the 2010 model year as being affected. the disabling of the airbag happens every time the driver's side window is rolled down. this occurs when driving and stationary.

My daughter was in a wreck 3/15/19. her car flipped and she and her friend were injured. not one airbag deployed

After driving car approximately 4 miles on county roads, at 25-35mph. i arrive at my destination, stop, shift into park, and reach to turn key off. i am unable to move key from the run position, and/or remove the key. so my car is sitting there running and i am unable to turn off the engine. after nearly 10 minutes trying to turn the key back to off while jiggling the key and the steering wheel, and shifting the gear shift down and back to park several times, i am unable to regain control of the ignition switch and key. i resort to pulling a fuse underhood to kill the engine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was being serviced at love chevrolet (100 parkridge dr, columbia, sc 29212, (803) 454-9382), the contact was informed of a fuel leak. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the fuel leak was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,000. *tt *tr

The fuel pump stopped working. after inspection the fuel pump was charred and the electrical plug running from the lid that locks under the tank locking ring crumbled apart. it was so burnt its a wonder a fire didn't start since it's inside the tank. to make things worse the lid that seals in the connector and all the hoses to the fuel pump is non existent. the part number is not even listed.

Fuel smell coming from car when just sitting, started small, now fuel/gas is gushing out. had to have car towed. mechanic stated fuel line was rusted through and cracking. i live in a state in which rusting should not be a factor. this is obviously a gm manufacturing problem and should be recalled. this is my only transportation. called gm to see if it was recalled and they said no. while some have been recalled my vin has not. gm excludes this from their special circumstances coverage as well. i have looked on line and i'm not the only one with this problem, not the only one gm has failed to acknowledge and repair. this is a huge safety issue as the car could catch fire with this type of fuel leak. please help, due to the inability to drive it, i'm now stuck paying $650-$850 repair bill. gm needs to acknowledge this safety problem and reimburse me as this should be a recall.

Fuel leaking from driver rear side immediately after turning on and starting car sitting stationary. no damage or accident prior to the leak. just one day started leaking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was no safety pre-inspection sticker when the vehicle was purchased from del chevrolet (1644 lancaster ave, paoli, pa 19301, (484) 324-4265). as a result, the vehicle failed inspection. the inspection shop informed the contact that the battery needed replacement, the vehicle needed an alignment, four new tires, and a new lower control arm and ball joint. in addition, the vehicle stalled on more than once occasion. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system, 14e021000 (electrical system), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Fuel tank is leaking gas. strong gas smell. after letting car warm up, noticed significant leaking under car. after refueling, noticed leaking under car; examination of actual fluid on ground under car smelled strongly of gasoline. car leaks when stationary, or over bumps, rough road.

I started noticing a strong gas smell when i was exiting my car. after further inspection, my gas line was dripping at a very fast pace and there was a small puddle of gas under my car. i also did a few google searches, and i quickly found out that i was not the only 2009 chevy cobalt owner to run into this problem. i first noticed this when i would get home from work and park my car when i started noticing the smell.

Fuel line leak due to abrasion by body clip. leak located forward of left rear wheel where fuel line is insulated from exhaust

When the car is at a stable speed, typically between 30-45 mph, and the rpms around 1500, the car with jerk forward and the rpms will jump and drop repeatedly until you either accelerate, or let off the gas. this is a reoccurring issue that occurs during almost all commutes with this vehicle.

Steering column rattles.

When starting to drive & driving car and making turns on city streets or highway, the power steering sticks and makes it hard to turn - sometimes having to use both hands to control the turn. the sticking is not normal and should not be happening.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after driving the vehicle, the contact exited and noticed a very strong odor of fuel. webb chevrolet plainfield (16140 s lincoln hwy, plainfield, il 60586) informed the contact that they were aware of the failure and the repair would be at the contact's expense because there was no recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Fuel leak from fuel lines near driver side rear tire. leaks when driving or parked, but stops after a few hours of being shut off.

My vehicle transmission was stuck in park, it wouldn't start and would still roll when in park. we have come to the conclusion it was a faulty transmission cable clip or installed improperly. i have contacted gm about a recall and said it was closed due to a dealers inspection in 2012. i have since taken it in to get fixed and it appears it is a problem with the recalled part. gm still refuses to cover it. i am enclosing below my email to gm below with attachments and links. any help with this is appreciated [xxx] to:[email protected] cc:[xxx] mar 16 at 10:54 am thank you for the information. i had taken the car in on march 14th to have the problem diagnosed and offer the invoice of what they found and fixed for your review. they said the clip was fully engaged but the cable was still slipping. i asked that they give me the old part back for my inspection. i also offer a video of my review of the cable, please see link below. the third attachment is the 1st page of the invoice my receipt of payment. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rrtbjhvtpipnh3lzthgbuiwj-aux190o/view?usp=drivesdk i am asking that gm reimburse me the cost of 210.24 dollars for the transmission cable replacement. it is apparent from the inspection from the technician and my own inspection that the problem lies with the clip not operating properly. don't know what may have happened in 2012 during their inspection, but regardless it appears to be a defect in the gm design/part and should be covered. i assure you i am not trying to get something for free here, i just want businesses to back their products, especially when there are known problems with them, which i hope you will do. i appreciate all your time in this manner and look forward to your reply. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Fuel leak on fuel lines from tank to engine

Fuel leak in lines - lines rust through - lines located between rear wheel and drivers seat. i see many owners reporting the same problem. clearly a fuel leak which can lead to a fire or explosion. many stains left on the driveway and in the garage. dealer wants $1200 to repair. this is only a 10 year old car. i have many cars where the fuel lines have not rusted. no collision damage. this appeared without any notice or cause

My daughter is driving a car with a fuel leak that is has a recall in some states for the problem but not in mine. recall # 090226 , how is that possible, please help! i think i have to work as hard for my money as other states, and i am certain my car cost as much to purchase as in other states. her car has fuel dripping between the drivers door and left rear wheel. appears to be starting around top of tank location.

The key will not turn off - it is stuck in either the "accessory" or "on" position. the vehicle is stationary but cannot be moved to be fixed.

My power steering is having issues and i am unable to turn my wheel at times the speedometer and rbm goes back and forth and the whole car shifts when i drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle. an independent mechanic stated that the two fuel lines were rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 81,200.

My car had a major gas leak, took it to a local garage and had it repaired. mechanic said i should check into getting reimbursed. i took the repair bill to ganley chevrolet dealer located at 13865 brookpark rd, brookpark oh 44142. man in service department checked with his supervisor about reimbursement then gave me form to fill out to send to gmac for reimbursement. i contacted gmc to verify the correct mailing address and mailed the form to them on august 6th they said i should get the reimbursement. i didn't hear back so i called them on oct 15th. they wanted me to fax paperwork and registration to them and said reimbursement would be forthcoming. i faxed the paperwork to them on october 18th. i received a call on october 25th and was told no reimbursement. my car had less than 38,000 miles on it at the time of the repair, mechanic said lines on fuel pump assembly were dry rotted and that should not have happened. he had to drop the tank and replace the lines and the fuel pump assembly. cost for the repair was $486.00. gmac refused to reimburse me for the repairs. i filed a complaint with the bbb and they referred me to the state secretary, i contacted ruth johnson, secretary of the state of michigan per bbb instructions. i received a letter from her that i should contact you. there was a recall on this particular problem with the car but per gmac it is no longer valid. can you help?

Leaking fuel right under the driverside by the back driverside tire. big noticeable puddle of fuel. can't be good for gas by heat

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel failed. the contact stated that the power steering became inoperative. the contact was able to drive the vehicle but the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn left or right. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was closed. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Takata recall my fianceand my son was involed in a crash hit on drivers side none of the airbags deployed not front or curtain the both lost their lives my 29 yr old soon to be wife and my 7yr. old son was killed on augest 3rd 2018 when hit by a tri axel truck on the drivers side after the car went into a slide for an unknow reason but the airbags failed my son would still be alive if the side bag would of went off he was in a restraint seat in the back he was still strapped in he died from blunt froce trauma to his head which if the airbag would of went off it would of softened the blow chevy sucks the airbag people need to be held responsible chevy needs to be held responisable i lost my family i lost my only car i am broken i want someone to take responsab;ilty and face what they may we buy your cars with the airbags thinking they r safe well wrong my son should be here with me today not laying in the ground i want to save someones child stop supporting chevy and takata they make junk sell junk they dont care about you or your family all they r after is your moneyoh yeah she was estamatied speed of 35 in a 45 zone so dont try to say it was speed something caused the car to go into a slide but the airbags failed sleep with that on your minds my 7 yr old son is gone she was negogingating a left hand turn in the road she was on state rout 53 in madera pennsylvania

Car started to leak fuel fairly quickly, presumably for no real reason. only had the car for a few months, had the oil changed at the dealership and i noticed a very strong gas smell soon after, checked under and car was dripping gas.

As i backed out of my garage, it became apparent that i had lost my power steering. i could barely move the steering wheel to keep my car from hitting the side of the garage as i backed out.

Gas line rotted out in multiple places

The cobalt is leaking gas from a line near the rear of the vehicle. the car is losing a significant amount of gas when driving and when parked while not in use. gas pools under the car, the smell is very strong and easily recognized as gas. since i noticed the smell, the check engine light has illuminated. there is a recall for this model/year of cobalt for the issue i am experiencing, however my car does not have the recall. i wanted to reach out because i believe this recall could have affected my car along with the others made in the same plant.

Fuel smell and found the bottom of the gas tank wet and dripping, forming a puddle of fuel underneath the car. the leak only happens when the car is started and running. overnight the fuel has evaporated from the floor and doesn't begin leaking again until car is started and running.

The key is stuck in my 2009 chevy cobalt car,i can not pay $300 to get it fixed,i'm a widow on limited income,what can i do? the car needs to be recalled,it's a lemon,no good,hope u can help me,thanks.

Headlights failing within 6 months of replacement. both driver and passenger side. low beam. i have replaced both side at least 3 times in last 75,000 miles.

Fuel lines have started leaking very costly to repair this vehicle needs to be recalled and these fuel lines replaced this is a safety issue

We were parking and suddenly the steering wheel got really hard to operate, really concerned this issue can happens while driving on the highway

This has happened twice, my car wont start and the anti theft on the dash comes on but there's nothing on to kill the battery. also sometimes while driving my service air bag light comes on but goes off right after. last thing is my power locks would go crazy just locking and unlocking either when the car was off or in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel suddenly failed. during the failure, the message "power steering" was displayed. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

So, i open the switch of the car and when i see was a big leak of gas on the floor and i double check and it was gasoline i scared and don't move the car. i check on line and they said the cobalt 2009 has a recall for this problem 12v459000 fuel system and i call the dealer and said my car not covered for recall. is very dangerus can get fire and involved lives.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while driving or while parked. the contact inspected the vehicle and found fuel on the ground. the vehicle was taken to an unknown chevrolet dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was leaking. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel pump was leaking. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 215,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving out of a parking lot and turning into traffic, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was driven back to the contact’s residence. the dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Noticeable gas smell for several days and then noticed gas dripping from fuel line just in front of the drivers side rear wheel. leak was at a clamp attached to the underbody. dripping at a rate of 20-30 drops a minute.

Car started to have a fuel smell after turning off the vehicle and exiting the car to the driver side rear wheel. the smell would only happen when exiting. after looking under, i noticed a small puddle of fuel on the ground, and after further inspection, i found that the fuel lines have a leak around the clip holding the fuel lines onto frame.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle took several attempts to start. the vehicle also stated that there was a fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle when driving and fuel was noticed on the driveway when the vehicle was parked. the vehicle was taken to joseph chevrolet (8733 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251) for other repairs and the failure began after the repairs. the vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and only confirmed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 143,000.

My son and i went to a local fast food restaurant to pick up dinner, when we got back in the car it was difficult to steer and the power steering light came on. when it was restarted the next day it seems to be fine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. the vehicle was towed. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,458.

Fuel line rupture causing fuel to leak. mechanic stated this is a common problem with this car. cost for repair $455.53 plus car rental $ 64.97

The car has a gas leak in the line. i have the same issue with my 2010 chevy cobalt that had to replace the whole fuel line. i was told by the mechanic that this should not happen on a car of this age

Fuel leak near drivers side rear tire from aluminum covered line. leaks when the motor is running. fuel accumulates under car on tubing and drips on the ground.. when shut off only about 1/4 cop is lost masking the problem.

A major fuel leak was discovered on the car during refueling. the car was loaned to a family member, john wilfong, when the issue occurred. the car was taken to the nearest dealership. the fuel supply line had multiple leaks due to rust/corrosion through the line. this may have led to a fire and potentially loss of life to vehicle occupants. the car has been properly maintained and washed on a monthly basis with an underbody spray. the car is currently 8 years old, rust leading to a fuel leak in this time frame is unacceptable. manufacturers need to be made aware of this hazard, i fixed the problem by paying out of pocket for the repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact's granddaughter was driving, the steering wheel seized and excessive force to the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. don moore gm center (270-215-1953, 3232 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the vin. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Takata recall my vehicle was hit head on i have pictures of the airbag and my head impacting top windshield insurance settle net me 3750. lumbar 4,5 broken thumb severed from right hand in unconscious attempt to hold my self in seat obviously that thumb gave way but did more than the airbag which did not even clear the steering wheel all my ribs were broken onstar already notified my atty isn't very smart on this i hope the agency has some way to avoid publicity to hurt any gm but i want to be reimbursed for the time lost approx 1 years at my average earnings and future ability for rehabilitation or minor surgery

Car is leaking gas. i noticed a faint gas smell the last few weeks and now you can smell it even in my house. it's that bad. there was a recall, but for some reason, my vin does not fall under the recall. my daughter and i have had headaches the last few weeks and i believe it is from this gas leak. this is my only way to work and i pray that my daughter and i stay safe while i work to get this repaired. gas leaking is very dangerous. the web has thousands of complaints on these cobalts having gas leak. i believe this is a standard problem across the board.

While driving, anytime that need to accelerate, car will take off at max acceleration and does not responds to full braking, gear down shifting, neutral engagement, it gets fully out control, like if throtle stays in high, or full acceleration, even without pedal response , it is the most scaring experience i ever had. it happened while there was nobody in front of me. otherwise i could hit any car in front or side of me. i feel lucky that the road in front of me was clear. i can not imaging what could happen to an inexperience driver. i was in kendall drive s.w. approaching 127 ave intersection wich is a very bussy intersection and road, before this many other time vehicle acted with erratic acceleration, but assume it was gas station bas gasoline, always use 87 octane grade, or water in the gasoline. please make sure that this problem is taking care of. possibly has been the cause of accidents involving this car, and since it will hit any car in front of it, by law it will be your fault when hitting some other or others vehicle, your insurance will count against you and god knows if somebody gets kill,or impaired including myself, please contact me as soon as possible, going to stop this car, wich i use to go work driving 44 miles each way. and rent something until this problem gets resolved. it happen at 6:20 am still dark outside.

Rusted through and leaking fuel supply and vapor lines. noticed gasoline smell while driving and puddle under car when parked in hospital parking lot where i work. gm is fully aware of this rust problem as they coated the brake lines to prevent corrosion. this vin# is not covered under the existing recall for the 2009 cobalt and as a result the local dealership where car was purchase wanted over $800 to repair. picture attached and still have most of the rusted lines if you want them.

Takata recall got into my 2009 cobalt and when i turned the key, it didn't start. when i tried to start it again, it chugged a bit before it started and instantly had a strong gas smell. i looked underneath on the driver's side in front of the back wheel and there was a gas puddle about 8" in diameter and gas was still leaking from a rupture in the gas line. i looked online and this seems to be a very common problem with the chevy cobalt with no existing recalls.

While driving the car shutdown. i pulled over and smelt gas. i looked underneath and i noticed the fuel lines leaking gas onto the exhaust. after looking the closely the fuel sending line has a hole inside the clip, behind the gas tank, holding the brake lines.

Chevy cobalt is leaking bad in rear driver side in front of my tire. i have seen this issue in many cobalt. chevy did a recall but for southern state. they need to add it for all the cars. other northern state have had extreme heat too. smell like gas in car. when stop driving sees it leaking.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 129,000. the vin was not available.

I started smelling gasoline while driving. i parked the car. i came out of my office hours later and there was a puddle of gasoline under the driver's side rear tire. i drove home and watched as the fuel gauge went down from a half tank to empty in the time it took me to drive 4 miles from work to home (1 mile in the city and 3 on the highway). this seems to be a problem but my car is not under the recall service because it is in the wrong state. there is a recall on the 2009 chevrolet cobalts for this issue but mine is not a part of it and should be obviously.

Ecm problem. lost steering and all dashboard information. vechile does not start.dealer tells me it is a bad ecm and it is $841.00 to repair it. including a $250.00 chargere to diagnose the problem than i find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. gm should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this

Service engine light on along with traction light which appears when engine gets hot usually at an idle. so when traction light is on & your driving in normal traffic, car will slow down and you'll have to step on gas really hard to keep up with traffic, if and when transmission decides to shift gears it will bang really hard into second gear .

Both my my car and my daughters 2009 cobalts have gas leaks. i saw a recall but my car is not on the list. how can both cars have gas leaks.

The fuel and vapor lines are rusted completely out. i took it to the dealership and they explained to me that this is a safety hazard. the cost to repair is well over $1200.00 and it is not recommended that the car is driven until the repairs are fixed for the safety of myself, other drivers and the environment.

My 2009 chevy cobalt at time to loose its power steering at different speeds and only happens on occasions for brief periods. i am reading recalls on 2009 electric power steering. is there anything that can please be done to help?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle moved very slowly. in addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, it accelerated forward independently. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 64,000. the vin was not provided.

Fuel leakimg from the gas lines, leaving puddles of fuel underneith vehicle and a strong fuel odor while vehicle is running and turned off. engine hesitant to start as well.

I am experiencing a very strong gas smell and now it takes multiple times to start. i am seeing a puddle of gas just below the rear passenger seat on the ground when the car sits for a while. my mechanic says that he is also going to have to drop the fuel tank to fix this. i see that other states have this as a recall and am wondering why ohio isn't included in the recall. it seems like the right thing to do since it is the same model and year as the recall in other states and it is obviously a related issue!

Smell of fuel, wiring harness in tank at fuel pump burnt causing car to stall, and towed to steves auto repair, burlington washington. vehicle has been there for 5 days cannot find replacement oem parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at a low speed in reverse, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,000.

Rusted fuel line leeking gasoline

I have recently had my cobalt to the chevy dealership in redlands ca due to a horrible gas smell. the dealership looked if my car was under recall for the fuel pump however it was not. i indeed had a crack on the fuel pump having to replace it as the fuel smell was over the top. i paid for the part and labor out of pocket yet wonder why my vin was not recalled when i have a 2009 chevy cobalt with the exact same fuel pump issue???

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while driving 25 mph. the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to be operated after it was manually restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. a month prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (power steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle experienced the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14e210000 (electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

The ignition switch was repaired under recall. now the car will start without key in switch. will stay running without key in switch. has stalled out while driving now it will not stay running and gives ignition switch dtc

This car has been experiencing power steering issues, where the power steering completely shuts off, but for some reason isn't included in the current recall. the power steering has shut off during driving which is incredibly dangerous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,550.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after parking the vehicle, a fuel odor emitted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pressure fuel line and the return fuel line needed to be replaced, due to rust forming. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000. updated 06/14/16*lj updated 06/29/16.*jb

I started to notice a gas smell when my car was parked in the garage. looking all over the car i don't any indications of a fuel leak, no drips, nothing. the smell is most definitely coming from the rear of the car. googling around i found bulletin no.: 12190a which talks about certain cars in particular states, of which my state is not included. i called gm to see if there was anything they could do to help me but they said that there were no recalls for my car and that i would have to cover the cost, point blank despite other cars having the very same problem.

Driving on the freeway and all my electrical dashboard units are flickering, my rpm and speed keeps going on and down, and my power steering message came up on the dash, then it went out and came back. not cool. not cool at all....

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while attempting to drive, the gear shifter seized without warning. the contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights illuminated randomly. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was repaired. the contact also stated that the vehicle began to overheat randomly. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000. updated 01/11/2017*ct *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering sensor light illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the front and side curtain air bags did not deploy. the driver suffered back and neck injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the contact also indicated that the ignition switch was faulty and the vehicle would suddenly shut off while driving. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 41,147.

Driving on a highway going 65 mph and the check engine light came on along with the traction light. the display says engine power reduced, service traction. i was nearly rear ended when this happen because my car automatically slowed down to 10 mph and stalled out and was barely able to get it over to the shoulder. i keep going to different mechanics and everyone says its something else and i have already sank over $1500 into this and yet it is still happening with no end in sight!!

My 2009 cobalt began jerking when accelerating over the last few months and just 3 days ago, as i was driving down the road, my car stalls and won't turn back on. after looking at symptoms, it is very apparent that the fuel pump has gone out

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became difficult to turn. the contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. the contact also stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 68,570. updated 04/08/16*lj consumer consulted several mechanics and car is fixed updated 6/7/18*jb

"takata recall" i was driving to work. went over an icy bridge. lost control, spun, and went down hill and into the trees. airbags never deployed on impact. the car is completely totaled.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to be repaired but the issue recurred. the details of the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 35,428. updated 04/22/16*lj consumer stated the service light and message has not come on since 2/21/16 updated 05/30/18*jb

Takata recall power steering went out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and the service air bag light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed home. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,041.

The airbag indicator light flashes intermittently.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of fuel was noticed. the contact observed fuel leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Fuel pump had to be replaced due to a leak of a plastic part on the pump , when i contacted g.m. the recall was only in certain states. with this being a fire hazard why was ohio not part of recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at 20 mph, there was a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 67,000. updated 02/10/16*lj a light noise was still present. the repair shop recommended having the steering column replaced. updated 03/01/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, which located a failure code at the front passenger seat sensor. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a fuel line failure in front of the rear passenger side tire. the fuel line vibrated on the clamp of the tire, which caused a hole in the fuel line. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 71,000.

Power steering has gone out 3 times in the last day. after turning car off then on again power steering will work for a short period of time that varies. recall 10v073000 seems to apply but dealer said it does not. never received a recall notice even though my car falls under the year and model for the recall.

While driving the brake lights stay on,and when put on brake they don't come on. happened last year and had brake light switch put in then in a week it did it again and another switch put in, and now it's doing it again. and i shouldn't have to put another switch on it already. i'm fed up with this,this is very dangerous. i need gm to fix this problem because i can't afford to. it cost me over 400.00 and i don't have another 400.00 to put it back in the garage. please help ,before some thing happens and i hope not my life. and had to go 7 more times to pep boys and did fix the problem. it some how fixed it's self , but like i said the problem is back.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start and the key did not eject from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

I have a 2009 chevy cobalt and since i purchased it it has been problem after problem first the key got stuck in the ignition before the recall. i had to spend all day at the dealership, then i had to take it back for the ignition switch recall. next it was taken back for suspension problems and a cracked steering column, now i kept hearing a noise when i pressed the gas to speed up took it to two places and it was the catalytic converter which cost me $1,548 out of pocket because the warranty i had didn't cover the catalytic converter this car only has 89414 miles on it i keep up the maintenance but this car is beginning to make me not want to buy any american car ever. i initially purchased the car because it was economy car,good on gas which is still good on gas. i seen in the earlier models there were recalls on the catalytic converter so i was trying to find out if there were any on this particular model? when i purchased this car i was happy about the the car but problem after problem is beginning to be more than i can handle and the last thing is this catalytic converter, thank god i had the money. the catalytic converter was cracked and gaskets had to be replaced.

I'm emailing you in regards to problems i had with my car.. all this was repaired and i called back and forth to the manufacture and was treated like i was stupid.. it was a bad time in my life and the car situation didn't help.. now i'm reading this on line, because my fuel line is leaking.. seen this recall, but was told there wasn't a recall on it and that time.. my car was at dealerships on and off for over a month.. then i had to pay... . i listed the vin#. above and this was the case # 71-1160509209.. 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. additional info: gm's campaign number is 12190.this recall is an expansion of recall.

Smelt fuel near the car when leaving work about 6:30 pm on 10/3/15. car did not initially start. took car to auto zone to have battery, alternator and started checked, which were all in proper working condition. the auto zone worker could smell fuel also and inspected for a leak. he found the leak near the left rear tire. the next day firestone inspected the car and provided the following: "found hard fuel lines rotted out above the lr tire. recommend taking to dealership to have new line assembly installed." a local auto mechanic informed me that the part leaking on my car is the same part recalled on other gm vins. he told me to stop driving the car immediately. he told me the only reason my car didn't catch on fire is because of all the recent rain we have had.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, a chime noise was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the power steering light was illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road to switch off and restart the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the steering wheel became usable again. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,946.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after refueling the vehicle and driving at 35 mph, the contact arrived at the intended destination and upon exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel. the contact discovered excessive fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 64,000. updated 11/09/15*lj the consumer stated the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. vehicle was repaired. updated 1/20/2016* js safety defect that should be addressed updated 4/16/18*jb consumer stated electric fuel pump failure: due to deteriorated plastic fuel lines leading out of the pump & return lines? replaced with a new pump leaking badly onto ground while driving vehicle high volume of lost fuel and a hazardous condition to driver and his family. it's a safety defect that should be addressed. updated 10/12/18*jb

Power steering light flashes on and off along with the security lock/car light. i lose all power to the car then all of the panel goes haywire...flashing no fuel no power steering...all the while going down the highway..

Please note that hyndai autp have recalls on their chrome door handles, but gm is ignorning the fact that theirs can peel with sharp edges.

The morning after coming back from a trip i went down to get in my colbalt and found my left front tire flat. i got my manual out to read how to change the tire and changed it. we noticed the size difference in the tires right away, regular tire is p205/55r16 h, the spare is a t115/70d15 m. these are the original tires that chevrolet put on the car. the manual said we could go normal speed. i drove a block to get the tire fixed and turned around and went back home. the car dipped horrible and dragged when i pulled back into my drive way. it also made rubbing sounds. it did not fill safe to drive. we took the tire in and had it fixed without the car, brought it home and put it back on car. i have been in contact with chevrolet since then to see if it was an error on the spare. they have told me that it is the right spare, although a couple of the people that i have talked to thought it was bad to have a 15 inch spare with 16 inch tires. they also told me that what i need to do is if the flat is on the front i'm suppose to change two tires. they told me to put a back tire on the front and the spare on the back, which is not the direction in the manual. they told me i can go 50 mph and get the tire fixed as soon as possible. so now out on a busy highway they want me to change two tires and have the back of my car dip horribly. i feel this spare is unsafe because it is smaller then the tires it is replacing. it makes the car tilt so you can't drive at safe speeds not to say the damage you can do to your car. i leave in a rural area and some of the roads don't have enough shoulder to change one spare let alone two.

Automatic locking doors started unlocking and locking while i was driving vehicle(very scary). w/65,000 miles on this vehicle and having taken it to several repair places(one of which didn't even bother to make the change oil soon light go away after an oil change), i am now questionning the integrity of the repair guys. this will not make me a popular customer. suggestions, please????

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and the vehicle stalled. consequently, the consumer crashed into a tree and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the contact was not aware of the diagnosis. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was later repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering), but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 20,000. ma 10/5 *cn

Extremely noticeable gas odor coming from car when engine running, even at idle. previous recalls do not list georgia as state for registered/purchased vehicles covered by recall. gas leak exists in fuel system somewhere and have found numerous other postings stating the same for the same 2009 chevy cobalt ls sedan model. highly concerned that car fire or explosion might occur. was going to take dealership for diagnostic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was serviced, a fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 73,000.

While teen driver was driving on city streets at low speeds, the power steering failed. there was a near-miss accident. i contacted the dealer (autonation gmc chevrolet, corpus christi, tx) to see if there were any recalls on the power steering, they stated that yes, but i had already had it done. i had not recalled that service, but turns out i did take the car in three years ago for a recall that i did not pay much attention to involving a steering part (turns out it was the power steering motor; there was no problem with the car back then). i explained to the female service representative that i thought we had another bad power steering motor and that this was a serious problem, there was nearly an accident and that i would need to report it to the nhtsa. she stated that was fine, but i was not going to get another free power steering motor! i was speechless; i could not believe that gm representative only cared about a $150 part - or thought that i only cared about a $150 part, and not the potential impact on human life. i replaced the part myself with another oem power steering motor and that fixed the problem. i would appear to me that the original steering motor recall was not effective, especially if the same oem motor was used. i would recommend to gm that another recall be issued with improved parts. updated 12/11/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while parked, the vehicle failed to start and the contact noticed fuel fumes outside the vehicle. upon further inspection, the contact noticed that there was a fracture on the fuel tank. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 126,000.

Wheel bearings on the left front went out in feb, 2012 then in july, 2015 the right one went out. in all of our other cars we have owned we never had to replace a wheel bearing let alone two so we assume there must be a defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was an abnormal odor emitting from the vehicle. shortly after, the contact had to merge over to the side of the road because there was a fuel leakage coming from the rear of the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Noticed front end shaking. worst at speeds 40-50 mph but noticeable at all speeds. mechanic told me metal band inside the tire is broken and tire tread is damaged due to it. mechanic would not let me drive until tire is replaced, and said he was surprised it had not blown already.

Gas smell inside and outside of vehicle. gas dripping on driver side under rear door. this is a major safety issue and should be a recall on all cobalt's not just in certain states.

Steering assembly has play in it . something loose in steering assembly did this for a long time.

Received a letter in march 2015 from general motors advising that the clock spring coil wires to the driver air bag may become chaffed on a sharp edge of the steering wheel horn plate and that if this defect is not corrected and the chafed wire was to ground to the horn plate the driver air bag may not deploy if the vehicle were to be involved in a crash. the letter goes on to advise that if i believe that the vehicle has the condition described above is present the condition will be repaired for me at no charge. i called two dealers and told them that i believe that the condition is present in my vehicle and have been told that unless the air bag instrument indicator lamp continuously displays a warning light for the air bag they will not consider my vehicle for repair. my son, of thai descent who does not understand much english has advised me that he has seen the light come on intermittently. the letter states that if the light is intermittent that is reason to believe that this condition may be present. since gm is not willing to consider my vehicle for repair since the light is not continuously lit i consider this letter a safety warning and want to go on record that i believe this is a safety issue which is subject of my complaint. i also believe that this letter on the part of gm will be used to defeat any claim i am have if the air bag does not deploy. what am i to do, wait until my son has an accident and the air bag does not deploy or are you wiling to assist me in getting my car repaired.

Took my car in for smell of gas and leaking fuel, discovered a cracked fuel pump and mechanic said there were 2 other chevy cobalts on the lot with the exact same issue. checked with recalls and in 2012 there was a recall for cracked fuel pumps however my vin did not qualify. the recall was a very large one and my car did not make the list. i feel if the recall was as large as it was, the issue could've been bigger than chevy was willing to admit at the time. would like for this to be investigated again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that cylinder number three needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,127. updated 7/29/15*cn ma 10/19/2015 ma 10/22/2015 updated 10/18/2017*cn

Recently smelled a gas odor. started looking under car and found a leak in the fuel line. the leak is right underneath the rear side of the drivers door. the fuel lines run through a plastic clip that attaches the lines to the chassis of the car. the recall that previously came out was for the fuel pump module not the line itself. the leak in the fuel line is right at this plastic clip which is less than an inch away from a pipe that gets extremely hot while driving. there are numerous complaints of this all over the internet. i found numerous complaints of the issue that some had posted a picture of it and it is the exact same spot as on my vehicle. here is a link to one of the complaints that shows the picture: http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t33495_ds573685 i just feel like a fuel leak that is about a half inch away from a steaming hot pipe on numerous vehicles of the same model/make/year is a huge safety issue. last thing i need is my car catching on fire with my daughter and i inside of it.

Turn signal will not cut off after turning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while making a left turn at 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Strong smell of fuel leaking from rear of car. fuel pump module is leaking. this is a known issue with cobalts but my vin number doesnt fall into any known recalls. they said the same thing about the key switch i fixed out of pocket. *tr

This is the second time this issue has happened. the issue is when turning on an on-ramp that has sharp turning radius the car abs system turns on and you lose control of the car. this also happens when you are already on a freeway that has a sweeping on ramp to another freeway the abs starts to brake in the turn. i have reported this issue to the dealership and they have not addressed it. *tr

There was a sudden overwhelming smell of gas fumes coming all the way into the interior of the vehicle. i took the vehicle to dealership immediately and they confirmed i have a cracked fuel pump module with consequences of fuel leaking and causing a fire and or explosion. they explained this is a recall thru gm, i never received any notification, recall ext# 09v-419/12190. i have no means of transportation outside of my vehicle and the dealership will not offer me a courtesy vehicle they also cant get my car repaired in over two weeks. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed after the power steering light illuminated. the contact mentioned that excessive force had to be used in order to move the vehicle from the parked position. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 63,885.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while operating the vehicle, the check engine sensor light illuminated and the vehicle experienced mis-firing. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the valve in the number two cylinder was faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. also, the contact indicated that the air bag light would randomly turn on while operating the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when closing the driver side door, the side air bag deployed without warning. the air bag service light was illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to find a failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,200.

My speedometer rpm and gas gauge started going up and down erratically i lost power steering. i had no idea what my speed was because the speedometer was inaccurate. this was a very unsafe situation to be in as i live in colorado and we get snow and ice. *tr

Service engine light has been on intermittently for a year. dealer said it was probably due to a loose gas cap and nothing more. engine started shaking when stopped at stop lights and the service traction and traction off lights would come on. the engine light would start blinking, and if the car was stopped for too long the engine would shut off. one mechanic said it was the cam shaft, which i got fixed and still continued to have the same problem. took it to another mechanic who replaced the cylinders. problem continues to occur which engine shutting off if stopped longer than a minute. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle at an unknown rate of speed causing extensive damage to the vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. the driver and the passengar sustained injuries to the head, the neck and the back which both required medical attention. the contact metioned that due to the impact of the crash, the driver and passengars head came in contact with the windshield. the contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not. the vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Letter to the president requesting an investigation into the possible cover up by general motors regarding an ignition switch defect. *smd the consumer stated her son was killed in an accident. the consumer stated her son had several keys on his key chain. the keys began to swing back and forth which caused the vehicle to shut off. her son lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would jerk and the engine rpm's would increase before experiencing unintended acceleration. also, the contact indicated that the power steering sensor light had illuminated. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 181,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 30 mph, there was black ice on the road, which caused the vehicle to spin and crash into a tree. the air bags did not deploy. in addition, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the contact did not disclose whether a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

I began to smell gas after exiting the vehicle. i traced the smell to an apparent leak coming from the top of the tank where the lines from the fuel filter are routed over the top of the tank. i discovered the recall for fuel pump plastic part failures in warm weather states, also 2009 cobalt, but, georgia is not listed (i'll tell you it is a warm weather state). also, in regards to another individual's complaint nhtsa id number: 10668977, i discovered my tpms were backwards about three years ago when i had an unexpected flat. the low pressure indicated by the tpms directed me to the wrong tire. one of the tpms stopped working within days of driving the car off the lot. other issues: 1) multiple times i have placed a small item like a phone in the passenger seat and the passenger air bag turns off - seems hyper sensitive, not nearly the weight of an infant 2) my front speakers don't play unless the weather is warm (wiring harness/connectors?) *tr

Tl* the contact own a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle experienced numerous failures. the rack and pinion had to be replaced, the window motors were replaced six times, and the ignition was replaced. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the failures were repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the two doors unlocked independently. the contact did not specify which two doors experienced the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 35,876.

My electronic power steering is cutting in and out at random time intervals. called the dealer to see if my cobalt was part of the affected recall on the power steering and was informed that they will not cover the repair for my car under that recall. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel seized on numerous occasions. the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

My intermediate steering shaft went out had it replaced a month later it went out again. no two months later had it in again it needs entire steering rack $610 for gm ' brand. from what i read online gm suede the maker of the steering rack to pay their customers it is a plastic gear. the greatest thing about the car is the water that comes inside down my air bag when it rains. i've took it in 7 times for this problem. besides the recalls the door handle fell off. head light got water in it. it never ends. *js

The dic shows the reading of each tire pressure backwards, for example right front wheel is actually the rear right wheel, and left front is actually rear front. also i am unable to use the cruise control. the lights turns on but the car does not engage in the same speed for the cruise control. *js

Multiple recall failures: 2009 chevy cobalt lt ignition switch failure, airbags failure to deploy, power steering failure, brake failure, gear box failure. ignition switch failure cause vehicle to stall, vehicle was then hit in rear by 16 wheel tractor trailer, thus causing driver to be knocked in the back sit of vehicle, injury to head, to inside of mouth, braking of teeth on both sides of mouth, neck injury, right and left shoulder injury, back injury, and never damage to right shoulder plate, driver is in continuous pain since this accident approx 11 months. driver still in possession of vehicle because he is totaled disable, and does not know what to do about what correct measures to take. nationwide insurance declared vehicle a totaled loss, request driver to give them power of attorney rights to pay off current lien holder. owner felted uneased to do so, therefore has continuously paid on vehicle for 11 months and has been unable to drive vehicle. i need help, i once worked for region iv ntsb agency here in atlanta i have never felt so victimized in my life by gm and nationwide. i really need direction and have sought legal. but gm compensation program will not communicate with consumers lawyer per protocols for compensatory damages. *tr

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer had car taken in repair shop to fix power steering problem ignition switch and the dealer kept the vehicle for three months. *ta each time the consumer called to inquire about the vehicle, she was informed they were waiting on the parts. when the vehicle was returned to the consumer, the turn signals and air condition were not working properly.*jb

My tires consistently lose air at an accelerated rate. despite replacing all tires, this problem persists. i have been told that replacing the rims will resolve the issue. i feel that this recommendation is premature given the age of the car. the rims should not have corroded so much to the point where i have to replace them after 5 years. i have to pump air into my tires 2 times a week to maintain a safe pressure for driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted in the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 58,000.

My 2009 chevy cobalt is part of the recall affecting the ignition system, i have waited for months for the part to become available and finally received a notice stating the local dealership had the part. i contacted them to set up a date to drop it off only to be informed that they did not have the part. according to gm's ceo the parts would all be available by the end of october. i feel like i am getting a huge run around from gm in getting this vehicle repaired and need some help getting this finally handled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling approximately 20 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the air bag system was faulty and the vehicle was repaired. in addition, while entering the highway and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle veered to the left and into oncoming traffic. as a result, a second vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the vehicle. no injuries were reported and no police report was filed. after restarting the engine, the vehicle operated as normal. also, the contact indicated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and repaired the failure. no information was available regarding the diagnosis. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Gas tank leaking. *tr

I have received a recall on my car that i did get fixed and after the fact my car key was locked in the ignition twice after this service was completed.. i really don't want a chevy any longer.. have had to may problems. *tr

I was on my way home and it was raining on the expressway but by the time i got to the city i live it had stop. i was exiting the expressway and was turning a left on the street i live on. i had made my turn at about 30 mph and after i had made my turn the car was straight for awhile then all the sudden the car acted up and the steering wheel or the wheels or something happen that made my car make a sharp u-turn going in front of ongoing traffic. my car went straight in front of a car and she didn't have time to stop so she hit me and we both went onto the island. i have no idea what happened but luckily we were both going slow that none of us were hurt but our cars were in bad conditions. i'm looking at 3,000 damage on my car, and probably 4,000 damage to her car. i want to say it was bc of the rain, but the road wasn't wet and i just got new tires and just got a oil change. i maintain my car very well so i have no idea why that would happen. *tr

On thursday october 9th, 2014 i was driving east on rt 70. it began to rain heavily at approximately 4:50pm and i attempted to use the brakes on my vehicle. the brakes were suddenly very stiff. i didn't think they were working. i was in the left lane when this occurred and immediately put on my emergency lights and tried to move to the middle lane, to the right lane so i could go to the shoulder. when i attempted to switch the lanes, the power steering wasn't working. i managed to move the steering wheel slightly so that i could switch lanes. there was oncoming traffic before an available shoulder so i tried to speed up. i was unable to increase my speed. i was able to slow down naturally but i wasn't able to completely stop until i got to the shoulder and pushed extremely hard on the breaks and held down on the break for several seconds. the radio was still working and the heater was blowing cold air. i was able to get the vehicle working again by turning the ignition to the off position and turning the ignition back on. i think my vehicle's engine turned off while i was driving. i have onstar on the vehicle and immediately pushed the button when i was unable to break properly with my vehicle. the lady i spoke with said that she was seeing some problem with my breaks but i took my vehicle to the local dealership the same day and they found no codes for my vehicle. the next day the dealership told me that they fixed the ignition recall on my vehicle and that might have fixed the issue. on two other occasions before the recall was announced, i had a similar issue and brought it into the dealership. they couldn't find anything wrong. this experience was terrifying and i'm just glad that i wasn't killed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 5 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure persisted after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to transmission replacement with low miles. * ld the cost to replace the transmission, was $2100. *jb

I called the dealer we purchased our 2009 cobalt from back in 5/5/14 trying to fix the recall problems. twice a month i called back up until today and the answer they gave me was they are still waiting on parts. they transferred me to the voice mail of a person at the dealership who was handling all the recalls. i called back in the after noon the same day and got the same voice mail. i then decided to call 800/204-0261 number given to me on correspondence from gm if i had been waiting more than 30 days for a response. the girl at this number called the same dealership to see if she could get an answer. it was the same answer. they are still waiting on parts. the ceo of gm [xxx] barra sent a letter stating that replacement parts orders were going to be completed by oct. 2014. it is the second week of oct. and we are still unable to schedule a repair appt. to fix the two recalls for our cobalt. in addition, no one (dealership or gm employees) can tell us when the parts will even be in. just because gm has recognized, and admitted publicly, that these faulty parts can, and have caused death, does not justify the delay in repairing the vehicles. get me a repair date before anything happens. we, and so many others have been plenty patient . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

I have a distinct fuel odor after driving coming from the back of the car. also the car is difficult to start. it takes at least three tries before the engine turns over. i am very much afraid of a fire starting. *tr i was told it is the fuel pump. the recall should be for all 2009 cobalt not just a select few. i believe gm is trying to pull another fast one.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pig tail and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from starting. the contact stated the vehicle was serviced under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). both the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Vehicle would not start, took it to dealership for service, and was told it was the fuel pump. 2 hours later, got a call that the module harness had to be replaced also because the connection it made to the fuel pump had burned out and fused itself to the fuel pump. the service tech stated this was a very unsafe situation, due to the fact that the exposed electrical connection inside the fuel tank had melted, and if we had been low on fuel, there could have been a fire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag light was intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the problem. the contact stated that the failure started after the vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 77,385.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and would not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. the vehicle began vibrating and the contact heard a loud whining noise coming from the undercarriage. the contact was able to drive to the dealer after keeping the vehicle parked for approximately 30 minutes. in addition, once the air conditioning was activated to level three or higher, the vehicle would stall. it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced and the master cylinder on the brakes was faulty. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 69,000. updated 10/23/2014*lj updated 4/21/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the lug nuts on the front driver side, front passenger side, and rear passenger side separated when the wheels were being replaced. an independent mechanic repaired the front passenger side lug nut, but they continued to detach on the other wheels. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 87,507.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpm. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the clutch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Vehicle has service air bag light on, light goes off and on, has been doing this at all speeds, but never stays on for more than a minute. car had this light on when i purchased this car from a dodge dealer in dec.2011, and they said that they repaired it, but it was not reported in detail to gm warranty service, so they lied. now car needs air bag repairs, not covered by any warranty, and it will cost over $900.00, and car only has 88,464 miles on it. this was told to me by a chevrolet dealer who is doing the ignition switch recall for my car. i don't have that kind of money, as i'm still making car loan payments for the next 4 years. i think this is awful, air bags and sensors should last longer than 88,464 miles. my 1997 saturn never had air bag problems, and it ran until 297,336 miles. awful, too expensive to repair!!!!!, no assistance with paying for airbag repair, and can't sell car unless it is repaired. the dodge dealer who sold me the car should be held liable, as they did work to get the service air bag light off, when i purchased the car from them. they hid the information from me, when i purchased the car. air bags do not need ongoing service. *tr

Between approx 45 and 60 mph vehicle sounds as if driving over rumble strips. will stop vibrating intermittently above 60 mph. vibration is felt from front passenger side. the steering wheel does not sway. no trouble shifting. between 3 mechanics have been given 3 different answers: loose body part vibrating in wind, suspension, transmission. had balance and alignment checked with no issues. contacted gm dealer to check recalls and other known issues, none found. no previous symptoms, vehicle drove normally until 6/18. do not currently drive vehicle out of fear of something breaking or falling apart. am still trying to get diagnosed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the failure was not remedied. the dealer replaced the ignition switch and provided the contact with a new set of keys. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. the check engine and service traction indicators illuminated during the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the rear driver side door failed to securely close and lock. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 13,500.

I have already had the recall service performed on my 2009 chevrolet cobalt, but the ignition switch problem still persists after having the recall service performed. there's the possibilitiy that a safety hazard to the american public still exists if there are cases similar to mine. the vehicle ignition was inadvertently switched to the "off" position while i was getting onto a highway. i was shifting my hips to adjust my seating position, and my knee bumped into my keychain and caused the ignition to switch to the "off" position. i lost speed control and power steering, but i was luckily able to move to the shoulder of the highway, shift into "park", and re-start the vehicle. this event happened within 48 hours of me having the recall service performed at a chevrolet dealership.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on several occasions. the contact was able to shift into neutral and restart the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), but the failure soon recurred. the contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering); however, the parts were not available for the repair. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date as to when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the engine power reduction warning indicator illuminated. 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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

I have a fuel pump leak on my 09 chevy cobalt. according to records, gm issued a recall on 9/19/2012 due to issues with the plastic covering on the fuel pump cracking. this recall was issued to owner's who purchased registered their vehicle in various states, including florida (or under special coverage # 12191 other states may qualify), however, i was not notified of this recall, despite gm's legal obligation to notify all customers who qualify. my car was registered in florida prior to the recall issue date and therefore should qualify. my car has been issuing the smell of gasoline over the last few months and a diagnostic test from a reputable mechanic has shown that the pump needs to be replaced due to difficulty igniting the engine/starting the vehicle. gm refuses to replace the part for me, though i feel as an owner of a 2009 chevy cobalt i should be covered for this recalled part. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the vehicle continuously stalled while driving various speeds. the dealer stated that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 69,000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the ignition would not turn off and the key could not be removed. it was determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. however, the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized on numerous occasions. the dealer replaced the power steering motor. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 27,300. updated 10/03/14*lj updated 5/12/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical shorts and the temperature controls and power windows failed to work properly. the contact was unable to use the controls for the air conditioner and heater. in addition, the contact was unable to start the vehicle on several occasions. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Getting into car after work, noticed gasoline smell, got out of car walked around and looked under car, did not see any visible leaks on ground. smell had not been noticeable all of the time and is now worse, can also smell inside car as well as outside. to this day still not seeing any leaks under car have been parking over cardboard larger than the car have also checked under the hood and not seeing anything. today became sick from the strength of gasoline to the point of vomiting. after reading tonight that others have experienced similar incidents, feel it is necessary to report this issue as i do live in a very hot and humid location that is not part of the listed states that chevrolet is allowing for this recall, that is unjust. looks like chevrolet needs to step up to the plate before people start dying for something they are clearly aware of, again! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the engine was running while the key was out of the ignition, the vehicle was in park and the vehicle rolled away. the contact had received two notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000(steering) however, the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Fuel leaking from area of gas tank, strong odor of gas in compartment. *tr

I took the car into the dealership because of a noise on driver side near tire during low speed while going over a bump. dealer stated the steering column was bad. replaced the part at a total cost of $874.62. there are several complaints about the steering column lower bearing that is failing on the nhtsa web site, with some indicating they had to replace this part multiple times. i feel the part is defective and should be recalled because it can cause the steering to seize and the operator will not be able to control the vehicle. i contacted the manufacturer and they took my compliant over the phone, but they most likely will not reimburse me for the repairs unless they determine the part is defective. i want this to further investigated because i fear the new part can fail at any time causing a crash and a potential fatality. *tr

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer as directed. the dealer informed her, the original key fob was broken and she would need to purchase a new for 4120 and pay $45.00 to have it re-programmed. the consumer stated the dealer damaged the steering post, when they replaced the ignition switch. *jb

I had a very bad gas leak. i called the local chevrolet dealership and they said my car wasn't part of the recall they had on the same problem due to my vin number. i took it to a mechanic that said my fuel pump module was cracked and they replaced it costing me $610.42. i think i should be reimbursed by chevrolet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (ignition switch) however, the part was not available to repair the vehicle under the recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a large rock and damaged the oil pan. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the results of the test were unknown and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 80,320.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel odor emitting from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the vin was not included. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Gm dealer was contacted with recall information on this vehicle in last week of may 2014. we were advised that the part would be ordered, we would be put on a waiting list, and then called when the repair was scheduled. two months have now passed with no idea from the dealer when parts will arrive or when this safety issue will be corrected. i feel like i am sitting on a ticking time bomb every time i drive this car and that gm isn't really that concerned with this safety issue. what's more important to me is that this is my daughter's car and my safety with this vehicle is not near as important at that of one i love very dearly. it is really unacceptable that gm would drag their feet on this safety issue and not be responsive in the determination of when this ignition recall will be fixed. *tr

I have been waiting several months for parts to repair my 2009 chevrolet cobalt ignition switch. meanwhile, i am driving an unsafe vehicle which has been unsafe for years unto my knowledge. i feel as though general motors should compensate owners who have to continue to drive these unsafe vehicles and wait extremely long unsafe time periods for recall repairs to be made. knowing for 10 years about the ignition switch problem and doing nothing is simply crazy and unjust. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was unavailable. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle jerked intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was not able to replicate or diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. updated 09/05/14*lj

I am just trying to find out when parts will be available. i went to my dealer, bob hook chevrolet, on april 22, 2014 and they ordered parts for my third and fourth recall. i have also received recall notices from gm. what in the world is taking so long to get these parts? are they waiting for an accident to happen? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number:14e021000 (ignition switch) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the vin was not available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I bought the car used with approx. 43,000 miles in 2010, and paid for extended warranty, but didn't test all functions of power windows, only the driver side window worked . i was unaware of this for months because i seldom have others in my car. on july 18th 2014,the drivers window would not work. i had complained about the other windows, but though i might have problems with safety locks .i had already called about the recall that i saw on tv, and was told that part was not at dealers, and would be called when they got the parts. i was told i would be charged for any repairs to windows as my extra warranty had expired. i thought warranty was for 90,000 miles, i did talk to manager, and told him i had c/o numerous times about the 3 non working windows.at the same time drivers window quit, the light on odometer quit working.i did have car to jump, and keep running after turning off car, they did fix with ignition kit. continued to call to see if recalled part was in and was told i could pay for exam on windows on windows at the same time. *tr

Very strong odor of gas inside and outside the car when sitting still. i put the car on ramps and found out there is a gas leak coming from the gas tank area. i looked up online and the recall for this car, regarding the same recall for other cars of this make and model, isn't included. the gas leak is very close to the exhaust system in this car. there is no doubt in my mind that this is the same problem other cars of this make being recalled is the same problem this car is experiencing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (electric power steering). the contact stated that the proper recall repairs were not completed on the vehicle. the contact stated that on the dealers invoice indicated that the power steering motor was replaced and not the electric power steering motor. the dealer stated that the column kit needed to be replaced in order for the power steering motor to operate correctly. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph and in reverse, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition switch) was received in may of 2014. the contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted on several occasions and informed that the part needed for the repair was not available. the failure mileage was 48,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle upon starting the engine and noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 11,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14e021000 (aftermarket replacement ignition switch). the parts for the repairs were unavailable and the dealer stated that the parts would arrive within six to eight weeks. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My electrical power steering fails when driving. this failure just started a month ago. it gets very hard to turn the steering wheel, making it difficult to execute turns or switch lanes in some cases. contacted gm about this issue seeing how it was a recall on 2010 models and was told that my car is not covered. something needs to be done. *tr

While i was driving down my street, my car started shaking & my engine, oil & traction service lights came on. the engine service power detector came on my dashboard. i had to miss work & called the dealership & informed the mechanic of the problem. he asked me to drive it in. i informed him that i didn't feel safe driving on the streets or the highway. the mechanic offered for me to use their towing company but they charge. i informed them that i have towing service. the car was towed that day & on friday, i received a call; while i was at work from the mechanic stating that they checked the car out & the front throttle body had to be replaced due to a sensor being faulty. the cost of repairs would be $575. i just purchased this car on 4/19/14 from jim trenary in o'fallon mo & 3 weeks later, i had to have it towed to the dealership for the accelerator pedal failing. the dealership did pay for that expense but not this one because the electrical problem isn't covered under the power train warranty. i feel like they are trying to get over on me because i am a woman & don't know much about cars. i called to see if they could try to fix it for less but was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced in order for the sensor to be put in. i have to still pay the note every month on a vehicle that was assured at the time of the sale was safe & would have any problems because it was taken care of including the replacement of the power switch ignition. i sent a text to my salesman asking to be put in another vehicle but to my dismay, he informed me that i can't trade out of my vehicle for 18-24 months. i feel like i shouldn't have to pay the $575 & the mechanic is trying to get over because i am a woman. i informed the mechanic that i can't afford to pay the $575 because i don't make that much & have other bills to take care of. i bought that car for reliability. *tr

I could not remove the key from the ignition when the ignition was not on the "off" position. i took the car to carmax and they told me it was a recall from chevrolet. chevrolet fixed it, but years after the fact chevrolet contacted me again saying that the parts that they replaced were used parts that i need it to take it back to the dealer. i called again my closest chevrolet ( van chevrolet kcmo) dealer and i was told that the parts need to be order and that it may take up to 2 months. meanwhile now there is another problem in the car the theft lock system got turn on by itself. my car does not want to start normally. i called the dealer and they said that they are going to wait until the other part shows up to fix it. this is very frustrating and chevrolet do not care about people's safety. why are they taking so long to fix the recall on my car? i am almost sure that the computer system in the car has big problems too. help please. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contacts vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). the contact was informed that it would take 6-8 weeks for parts to become available and the contact was concerned of the safety risks involved in the defect that could not be immediately resolved. there were no failures. updated 08/19/14*lj updated 08/23/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted and resumed normal operation. the failure occurred immediately after the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system). the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received the notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. the dealer indicated parts were not available. contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer has not been contacted. pam

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to recall notice problems. *smd the consumer stated the dealer kept telling him, it would be a few more weeks. *jb the parts are still not available. updated 09/24/14. *jb

Http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/31/gm-recall-steering/7127117/ this recall covers 2010 but i had a power steering replacement in january 2011 from a 2010 recall http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallresults.cfm?start=1&searchtype=quicksearch&rcl_id=10v073000 the new recall only indicates 2010 and "some previously recalled vehicles" i took my car in early may to my dealership, pat o'brien chevrolet in westlake, oh for them to fix the current ignition recall and made mention of the power steering being the main issue. the timing of the other recall was purely coincidental. when i came to pick up my car i was told they've "heard of issues but nothing has been official so there's nothing we can do." so, here i am trying to get this process going. there's no way i'm the only one affected at this point. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to a dealer.the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was unknown. the vin was unavailable.

This car was repaired and i was repaid by gm and the car was traded in at diane sauer chevrolet dealer, warren, ohio. therefore i no longer own this car. *tr

I feel that for a recall that has caused several deaths, gm should be getting the replacement parts in quicker. it took them over a month to even notify me of the recall, and when i called my dealership to schedule the appointment they said it would be another 1-2 months before they could get the part in. it has now been nearly a month and it's not there yet. i don't feel comfortable driving a car that i know could possibly cause my death. it took them all these years to even admit to the problem, let alone all this additional time to get the parts in and the recalls completed. from what i understand, it's a minor part and doesn't take that long to fix them. i'm not very happy right now. i have an appointment for an oil change next wednesday, june 11th, and would really like to have this recall taken care of at the same time to ease my concerns. i have to wonder how many more will be killed before these recalls are actually completed. *tr

Submission from constituent re 2009 chevrolet cobalt recall notice. *smd the consumer stated it has been several weeks, and she has not heard back from the dealer. *jb

I was going up a hill to go to work to pick up my paycheck that day. i pushed on the gas pedal i was only going 10 or 15 mph when the car completely shut off. it lost all power and i freaked out; because it happened so fast that it scared me half to death. thank god there was no one behind me. i put the car in park and put my foot on the brake and i had to restart the car. then i put it back into drive and drove up the hill. i was so scared and frightened that it scared half to death. i am still scared and freaked out to drive the car. everytime i drive it i am so nervous. i just want the ignition switch fixed. i just want it fixed. the car dealer in own told me they do not have the part to fix it yet. they told me i have to drive it and it won't be ready for another month or so. that does not help the situation at all. it only adds to the misery of it all. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a gasoline fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired on four occasions. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 87,630. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received the recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact stated that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the dealer informed that parts were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was notified of the delay.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and veer to the right. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 38,859 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v04700 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v17100 (electrical system). the contact stated that the parts were not available for the repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he was crashed into from the rear and the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact was injured and required medical attention. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was unknown.

I was trying to turn my car on and i kept hearing a clicking noise. the car would not start no matter how many times i tried to restart it. i waited another five minutes it started and as i went to put the car in reverse it shut off again. i put the gear back into parking and then tried to restart the car, everytime it turned on it would shut off as i put the gear into reverse. so as i turned the car on again i went forwards to turn outward from the parking stall around the cement block but then the car shut off again and i hit the cement block which left a dent on the right side of my car. when driving to work it shut off in the middle of the road on my way to work. i pushed the gas pedal and nothing happened and then it just shut off. i took the car in to get serviced by the dealership, i paid for a vehicle inspection. the next day i went to school and my car would not start i was stuck in a parking stall again. i called the dealership and they said to bring the car in, i told them it was not running and it needed to be towed by them because i had just taken it in. they towed it and kept the car. the next day i called and they had not gotten to it. then the third day i called and they still did not get to my car. finally on the fourth day i explained to them that i had a rental and was paying out of pocket. they then told me it had to do with the clutch and that i had to replace it. so i did, i have the receipts. a few days later, it happened again. i tried replacing the battery. it happened again, i went back to the dealership and they said it was faulty wiring all along and that the wires leading to the power of the car were loose and rubbing against the ignition causing the car to turn off and they said they fixed it. months later the car shut off again. i spent a lot and have all receipts and exact dates, i have since stopped driving car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the ignition switch was loose. the failure mileage was unknown. updated 09/15/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received nhtsa recall campaign id numbers 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. there were no failures. updated 8/11/14*cn

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems. *smd the consumer stated last year, she couldn't get the key out of the ignition. the dealer removed the key from the ignition and replaced a part. in april 2014, she experienced the same failure and the vehicle wouldn't start. *jb

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and several other problems with vehicle. *smd the consumer the vehicle was taken to the dealer, several times. three times, for the ignition. the steering module, struts, and control arms were replace. the drive train was in the process of failing. *jb

I was driving and had to pull to the side of the road because the lights kept on going from dim to bright and the automatic lights kept on switching up and down real fast and the car just lost its powersteering there is a strong smell of gas coming from the car and when i put gas in it takes a few minutes to actually crank back up. im afraid while driving fast the electric problems will cause serious harm. there was a recent recall on this model and all the problems i stated and i need them fixed. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn. the failure occurred on two occasions. the contact received two recall notifications for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the remedy was unable to be performed due to the part not being available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. dr

Deer hit car was very dark 7 am witness called 911 jackson twp police came car had to be towed front end of car all smashed air bag did not go off i was hysterical god sent me an angel that morning witness stayed with me until police came police called for tow truck & made report total cost of repairs over $6,000 thought car would be totaled i have copy of all repairs done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key overheated while in the ignition. the contact mentioned that failure was experienced multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 25 mph and drove over a patch of ice. the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a guard rail and an embankment. the driver’s side door then opened independently and caused the driver to be thrown from the vehicle while secured in the seat belt. the air bags failed to deploy. the driver was air lifted to the hospital and treated for a brain injury. a police report was filed of the incident. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall campaign. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph, the steering wheel failed and became hard to turn. the steering warning alarm activated while the failure occurred. the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering) where the steering motor was replaced however, the failure was not corrected. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the power steering motor. the manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with the repair. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the steering wheel became inoperable and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle rolled over and crashed into a creek. the driver sustained lacerations to his face which required medical attention. the vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 83,000. updated 6/24/14*cn updated 06/26/2014 *js

Vehicle was being towed behind class a motorhome. key was in the accessory position; transmission (automatic) was in the neutral position; fuse block:8 (ignition switch, pass-key iii+) was removed to prevent battery drain; per vehicle manual for dinghy towing. traveling on interstate 45; 95 miles south of dallas, tx. nothing was hit when traveling. both front tires blew out, subsequently ruining both front tires and wheels. there is no apparent reason why this happened. was wondering if this may be connected with current safety recall on ignition problem on chevrolet cobalt. the key chain had three keys and the key fob attached. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact mentioned that the failure was recurring. 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 14v047000 (electrical system). the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

My wife tried to start the car on 4/30/14. put the key in the ignition and try to turn the key to start the car the key wouldn't turn. it was locked up. the steering wheel wouldn't turn, the engine wouldn't run. eventually if she comes back after approx. one hour and try again the key will turn in the ignition and the car will start. this happens couple of time a year since we bought the car brand new from the dealer. we contacted the dealer service department; they told us that they do not know of any such problem with this chevy model. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling at any speed, the vehicle would intermittently become hesitant and was not able to change gears into reverse. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. the contact had also experienced the vehicle stalling intermittently on multiple occasions. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers:14v047000 (electrical), 14v171000 (electrical) or 09v073000 (power train) but stated that he had experienced the failure described in each recall on multiple occasions. the vehicle was scheduled for diagnosis and possible repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 15000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and descending downhill, the vehicle erroneously stalled, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact then crashed into a sidewalk and suffered neck and back injuries from the impact. the contact also stated that the key had become stuck in the ignition switch, which was not noticed until after the incident. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the failure was caused by a faulty ignition switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 25000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to defective ignition recall. consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated she experienced several incidents, with the ignition switch sticking and not being able to turn the key, including the first day she brought the vehicle home. over the years, the switch has failed, which left her stranded. the vehicle was taken to the dealer many times, but they never replaced any components regarding the lock cylinder or switch. *jb updated 05/14/14. *jb the consumer stated she was unable to shift the vehicle into gear. updated 06/26/14 the electric power steering motor was replaced. updated 07/10/14 updated 07/30/14 the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. updated 09/02/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw 325xi. the contact stated that the air bag sensor would remain illuminated. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 13v564000 (air bags) however, the contact stated that the vehicle experiecned the same failure as listed in the recall. the vehicle was scheduled to be inspected, diagnosed and repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to steering column problems. *smd the consumer stated part of the steering column was replaced 4 times, since the vehicle was purchased new in 2009. the problem was originally noticed as a rattle in the dashboard area in december 2009. the steering column was replaced. a similar noise returned in october 2010, where the steering rack and pinion input bearing was replaced, and on march 30, 2011, the steering column was replaced again. in february 2014, the rattle returned for the 4th time and the steering column was replaced. on november 2, 2011 the consumer attempted to turn off the vehicle, but was unable to do so. the dealer replaced the ignition switch. the old switch had completely apart inside the steering column. *jb

Driving vehicle on highway when engine check light comes on and "reduced engine power" message appears on status bar of dashboard. repaired at dealership by replacing throttle control body. occurred twice more over next 3 days, repaired at different dealership saying first throttle control body was defective. occurred again 2 days later, dealership replaced crankshaft position sensor. occurred again 1 day later. need to take in for more service. basic internet research shows that this is common problem on chevrolet cobalts. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while braking at a intersection, the vehicle surged forward. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the throttle body would need replacing. the appropriate repairs were made to the vehicle however, the issue still persisted. the manufacturer was notified about the failure. the failure mile was 43,127 and the current mileage was 88,963.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitted after the vehicle was driven and there was a visible fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump was fractured and caused the fuel to leak. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

When i was pulling into a nursing home making a right hand turn the cars steering went and it was pulling me all the way to the right and almost crashed in parking lot i had to gain control n force the steering wheel to go back straight. *tr

It will not let me type in the affected part. it was the ignition. the car was sitting still and the ignition would not shut off. the key could be removed and replaced and could be turned, but it would not shut down.. i had to call aaa to have them come to remove the battery cable, (i had to go online to find out where the battery was located) (because even my aaa did not know where it was. we then had aaa tow the vehicle to the dealership in laurel, md and they said that the ignition had fallen apart. they put another ignition in, however, i wonder if it is out of the same batch that is causing problems now. they also did something to the electric power steering at the same time. *js

We were coming back to maryland from a birthday party in springfield, ohio. while coming down the mountainist area of i-69, the front end started to wobble when brakes were applied. we took it to the chevrolet dealer in laurel, md when we got home. instead of replacing the defective part. they turn the rotor. i had to go the and independent mechanic and have the front brakes and front rotors replaced to completely correct the problem that the certified mechanics at chevrolet could not correct. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed numerous times while driving. the power steering warning light illuminated when the failure occurred and the steering wheel was hard to turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 53, 000.

I was traveling at about 25 - 30 mph when with out warning my 2009 chevy cobalt began to spin in the most violent spin i have ever been in a vehicle. the brakes were not stopping me the rear of the car then slid around and slammed my car into a post or chain link fence hitting it hard.the front passenger door was creased down the whole side, the front quarter panel was all ripped up and the front passenger headlight was completely smashed and broken. when the car finally stopped my hand was twisted in the steering wheel while the car was spinning and the force of the car hitting sprained my back. no air bags were set off and i was brought to the er by ambulance. i have begun to have problems with my ignition since this accident. my key gets stuck in the accs position and i can not move it either way. i have to wait until the car sits for a while sometimes hours before it will unlock. very scared to drive in this car now. *tr

Lost power in steering it was replaced 13 months prior for a recall. before that steering locked up on us. *tr

Power steering was going out several times over a few weeks. it would just quit working and my daughter would have to steer hard. if she shut off the vehicle and waited a few minutes then restarted the car it would fix it. we had her take it in which they said it was not under a recall and charged us $239.00 to fix this. they said it showed it had been fixed once before in the past. i see this has a recall now for the exact thing that was wrong with her car and i feel i should be able to get this fixed correctly and reimbursed for the problem. i feel since this is the second time the power steering has been fixed it will happen again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was not able to have the vehicle serviced because the parts needed would not become available until april 21, 2014. the manufacturer could not provide an exact date for when the contact could schedule an appointment to receive the recall service. additionally, there was a fuel leak and a strong odor of gasoline in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who confirmed that the fuel pump was spewing fuel over the top of the engine. the dealer advised the contact that the seal, fuel tank and the fuel pump would need replacing. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id numbers: 12v459000 (fuel system and gasoline) and 09v419000 (fuel system and gasoline) but was advised that the vehicle was included in ignition recall but not the fuel system recall. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 8/17/17*cn

My entire column shakes and makes a dragging sound when driving. *tr

Intermittently, my air bag warning light comes on, and in the message center on my dash board, the message "service air bag" is seen. it is intermittent and is happening more often, sometimes up to 5 times in a 20 mile drive. speed does not seem to make a difference as it happens when i am stopped, and at any speed. road conditions also do not seem to have an effect as it happens in snow, rain, dry, bumpy or smooth roads. i have physically called gm to report this as well. i am taking my vehicle to my local dealer to be checked as i was told it is probably a "bad connection" which is scary. bad connection as in they won't go off when i need them, or bad connection as in they can go off while driving. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, engine power reduced then the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the cruise control was activated while driving approximately 55 mph. the steering column began to shake violently when the brake pedal was engaged. the failure only recurred when the brakes were applied. in addition, the ignition failed to function properly upon starting. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering pump was replaced. the steering malfunction persisted and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact no longer owned the vehicle. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 33,900.

As i was merging onto the highway, my vehicle lost post without an apparent cause. i fortunately was able to steer the vehicle off to the side of the highway, where i removed my key and waited for around ten minutes. i was then able to start my vehicle. i approached a local dealer with the problem and they were unable to tell me a likely cause. it has occurred on several separate occasions in both similar and dissimilar environments since the initial incident, each time with out any precursor event or warning. it is truly frightening! *tr

My car is not working. at first i thought it was the battery, so i had it changed. i have power but it still will not start. i doesn't make any sounds when i turn the ignition key to start it. there is no hesitation, just pure silence. this is ridiculous! i'm just glad i decided not to go out of town the day it happened. i would have been stranded! *tr

I was traveling on highway in the middle lane at app. 60 mph when without warning, swerving, hitting a bump or having an accident, we heard a loud bang and the front and back passenger curtain airbag deployed hitting my passenger in the right side of his head. i looked down at the warning panel on the dash which stated...service airbag after the incident occurred.....i was thankful that i did not loose control of the car at the time or this incident.....also very thankful that i did not have one of my grandchildren in the back seat or they would have been hit by this airbag......ages 11 years and 16 months!!!!!!!! my passenger was not injured....just some soreness of his face and ear. my car was taken to the dealership the next morning where gm was notified. there was an investigation and inspection by gm and my car was repaired at no cost to me. during the 30 days that the dealership had my car i was in direct contact with a gm customer service rep. who kept me up to date on repairs and assured me that the other airbags were also checked. i repeatedly did ask if there would be a recall due to this incident but was told there would be no recall at this time since this was an unusual occurrence. *tr

As i was driving down the street to turn into my parking lot i started turning the wheel left when i turned my steering wheel and brakes locked up and drove over the curb of my apartment complex causing my whole right side of my car $1300.00 worth of damage this is the second time this has happened to me first time no damage was done that was back in october. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph and descending down a hill the engine suddenly stalled. the contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated as normal. the contact indicated the defect occurred a second time while descending down the same hill. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 30,000. *tr

I shut my 2009 chevy cobalt off after i returned home. upon re-entry, the key would not turn. the car was clearly in park, and the steering wheel was unlocked. locksmith is coming to replace the ignition key, in the hopes it will fix. i just wanted to report this since the 2005-2007 models of my car are being recalled for the exact same reasons (per gm's number for this recall is 13454). it did not disengage while driving, except for once a week or so ago when i hit a speedbump and had to restart the vehicle, which did work after several attempts. *tr

I was driving home from work and put my cobalt in park and could not turn the car off. i went to the chevrolet dealer and they said it was a faulty ignition switch. i asked how this could happen on a new car. and the dealer said the switch was electronic. the switch was bad. i had to pay to get the switch fixed because the original warranty had expired. i recently contacted general motors, when i heard about the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. general motors said they could not help retrieve my money back because the recall was not on 2009 cobalts. i believe chevrolet was still using the faulty ignition switches on later models. i will not get my money back, but maybe people with later model cobalts who have the same problem with the ignition switch fixed as a recall. i have since traded in my cobalt because of the problems with the ignition switch. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving over a road bump at approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted and resumed normally.the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the lock cylinder was replaced. the failure persisted after the repair was performed. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 4,100.

As i was pulling into the garage i always look to see exactly where i should stop. as i stepped on the gas pedal to pull up a little bit more the car accelerated and would not stop when i stepped on the brake and went into my son's tool box and if it wasn't there would of gone through the dining room wall out the other side. as it was the tool box went into the wall. the air bags did not deploy and the windshield wipers kept on go as full speed, the tires were spinning and there were skid marks on the floor. the brakes went down to the floor. the garage was full of smoke from the tires that is how fast the car was going. i had trouble shutting off the car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering assist failed as the steering wheel seized without warning. the emergency brake was used to stop the vehicle in a grassy field. the contact turned the engine off and once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally. the failure recurred twice within a one week period. the following day, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was not taken to dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 67,500. the vin was not available. *tr

The accident on making a sweeping turn and the car loss control and hit a tree. after the accident a couple of weeks got a recall letter in the mail from chevy for a recall 10023 loss of power steering assist. i do not know if this contributes to the accident. if further information contact me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt which was purchased brand new. the contact heard a noise in the steering column while the technician test drove the vehicle at approximately 10 to 15 mph. the technician confirmed that the steering column and linkage needed to be replaced at the contacts expense for $942.00. the steering column remained locked after the vehicle was repaired. the technician stated that the wheels must remain straight at all times in order for the ignition to be engaged. a representative with the manufacturer stated that he would call the contact within twenty four hours to follow up on the defect and reimbursement; however, no one has notified him. the contact was offered a partial reimbursement on the steering column repair which he denied. the failure mileage was 35,520.

My car radio automatically switches to aux on its own. this is not just when i go over a bump, or when i'm driving. i can be sitting in a parking lot listening to a radio waiting and out of nowhere the radio cuts out and i look and its in aux mode. i first noticed it doing this when i would come out to my car. i have a remote start and my radio is always on but the volume turned down. for the past month or two i noticed when i came out to my car it was on aux. i knew i didn't leave it that way, so i was so confused on how this could have happened. i would switch it to radio and while i drove to my destination it was fine. then it started to get worse, happening while i'm sitting in my car in the morning. i'd turn it to radio and seconds later it was switching to aux. i'd be driving down the highway and out of nowhere i lose the radio and look and it's on aux. it's not happening just because i'm driving over a bump, or its getting bumped somehow. it now happens everytime i use my vehicle. if i've remoted started my car, i always come out to it on aux, even though i know for a fact i have not left it that way. i started just turning the radio off when i get out of my car. *tr

While pulling out of the gas station, the power steering light came on and the power steering no longer worked. it has not worked since then. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the wheel bearing failed, causing the vehicle to emit a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the two front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 59,998.

Driving on the interstate, the electrical power steering went out. i was informed that the electrical motor was already replaced back in 2010 under my warranty. now, they state this "problem" with the eps was never a "national recall" problem and all repairs will be at my expense. *tr

I was driving in a local, when all the sudden, the windshield wiper started pumping water by itself and the wipers went on by itself. when all the water was pumped out, the was a burning odor and smoke started coming out through the ac vents. i turn the ac off; parked on the side, opened the hoop and there was not any smoke coming out any where. i returned inside the car turned on, kept the windows down because of the smell inside, and went back home. i refilled the windshield pump with cleaning fluid, turned the car on, tried the windshield and the are ok. i noticed right after that my ac and or heater is not working at all. i check with a mechanist who told me after several test, that it seems the ac/heater control panel when bad. this incident scared the expletive out of my son who was in the car with me at that time.

I just found out there was a recall on the 2009 chevrolet cobalt due to failure with the electric power steering assist motor / system. as i looked it up i found 2 additional recalls which chevrolet was supposed to contact me on all 3. i was not contacted, and do not know if my car has had the repairs done prior to me purchasing the vehicle in january 2011. the 2 other recalls are as follows. shifter cable problem with car not in proper gear, clip on cable, if not installed properly, chevrolet is supposed to replace the entire cable. also, a fuel leakage can occur, causing a fire, due to a plastic supply and/or return port breakage on the fuel pump module.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the steering wheel failed without warning when she drove 55 mph. the steering wheel became hard to turn; however, the steering wheel regained normal function when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. updated 01/07/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the warning chime sounded. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 26,539.

I was driving and pulled up to a stop sign and the power steering went out. the dealership wants to charge me hundreds of dollars to get it fixed this time because it remains defective even after the recall was claimed in 2010. i think it is morally wrong of them to not fix the system continuously free of charge knowing the unit is consistently defective. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal was engaged and the vehicle continued to accelerate. the contact crashed into another vehicle. the contact suffered an injury to his neck. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle sustained damage to the front driver's side bumper and was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 85,000. updated 12/23/13*lj

Power steering light come on in the dash, wheel hard to turn, difficult to pull off the road at 35 mph, read manual and find out it has electric steering assist motor, called dealer for recalls or warranty, none. amazing how we can sell vehicles that don't even make it to 50k miles before tearing into todays thin wallets. very sad.

I drove my car around 7:15 am until about 10:00 am. everything was fine. when i started it up again i heard this loud noise coming from the engine. it sounded like a diesel truck. my flex pipe was disconnected. this attached to the manifold. i didn't hit anything to cause this problem. i asked the repair man what could have caused it and he didn't have an answer.

Power steering motor has been replaced twice on my car. every two years it gets replaced. power steering has gone out multiple times when driving at various speeds. gm has replaced twice. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an overpowering gasoline fuel odor inside the vehicle. the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic for a diagnostic test or repairs. the failure mileage was 62,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. she employed the assistance of an associate, who was an independent mechanic, and diagnosed the failure to be the fuel pump. he also discovered that the top of the fuel pump had been burned off and caused wires to be exposed, effectively creating a ticking time bomb. the fuel pump was removed and taken to a dealer, who confirmed that there was a defect. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 72,000.

When i drive my car over 60 i get a sway side to side and i feel like its going to sway in to another car when i go by them. i had it in a chevy dealership to have it fixed and they did nothing but put a pull in the car and it sill sways. i think it has to do with the rack in the car and or the electrical steering in the car. the dealership says " its been fixed in the first recall" well i am saying its not so i think it should be recalled again and fixed right this time.... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the brake light would remain illuminated at all times and functioned properly only intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bcm needed to be re-calibrated. the vehicle was diagnosed on a later date by a dealer, who stated that the bcm needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to a dealer on numerous occasions for the same failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. the approximate failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

I took my 2009 chevrolet cobalt 1lt sedan to the dealership from where i purchased it from today to get my vehicle inspected as required per my state. prior to today, for about the past week or so, my check engine light came on. went to autozone and they ran a diagnostic on it saying a cam shaft position sensor needed replacement. replaced it and check engine light went away for about a week then came back on. (replaced both of the sensors to be safe) check engine light would turn off for days then randomly come on. went to dealership and they stated i needed a new front right strut since mine's was leaking. called up a few other mechanics and they have said this is a common issue with cobalts. if you google "cobalt strut leaking", there are many results, yet no recall. this isn't just common in my vehicle's model year but with all cobalts. i feel there should be a recall since this is common among this make/model. *tr

Ignition cylinder broke with the key in the ignition. unable to turn off vehicle or remove key from ignition cylinder. this ignition cylinder was replaced once already under warranty at around 20,000 miles and has now failed again. the previous failure was the exact same problem. *tr

Letter from senator grassley on behalf of constituent re the potential explosions through fuel leakage in the gm cobalt (attn: sherry kuntz) *smd the consumer received a letter from gm, stating his/her vehicle was subject to fuel leakage, but since the consumer did not live in a high temperature area, he/she should monitor it for a fuel smell. the letter stated if there was a fuel smell, to take the vehicle to the dealer, and they would fix it for free.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tr

While i was driving my car at 102 and amsterdam avenue in nyc, i noticed that the power steering wheel got kind of hard but it still worked. when i wanted to park the car i noticed that i had to put a lot of effort to turn the wheel and i thought that this was normal because i thought i touched the curb; however, when i left the spot and i was driving the power steering wheel stopped working and i almost hit 2 cars while driving on the henry hudson highway. i had to make an emergency stop and i parked the car. i saw that there was a recall for power steering on these types of cars and i need chevy to test and fix my car. i don't feel safe driving like this. *tr

The service air bag light comes on intermittently. it is nothing specific that does it. i could be going 10mph or 70mph on the highway and it just all of the sudden comes on. it is on anywhere from 5-30 seconds each time and then goes off and this happens multiple times per day. unable to know what's wrong because if its not on when its brought in there is nothing they can do. *tr

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to malfunction of check engine light on instrument cluster and noticeable fuel odor recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he recently received a recall letter, stating his vehicle could catch on fire. in the letter, it listed the symptoms of the conditon. the consumer stated he already experienced the sytmptoms and made an appintment at the local dealer. the letter stated the repair would be free. however, the dealer refused toll at the vehicle, unless, he paid $49.95.

Power door locks are defective. my cobalt locks go up and down by themselves the switches or fob will work. by doing some research online hundreds of people seem to have this problem. it is defective and general motors should issue a recall about this. *tr

Premature rear brake wear, noise started at 17500 miles, complete failure at 23500 miles, this car has been pampered and never driven in snow and only driven by one driver. rotors are badly scored, pads gone, unheard of wear for this kind of mileage! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that as she attempted to accelerate, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle jerked violently. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the ignition coil needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 54,000. updated 4/24/13 *cn

I was driving into a roundabout and as i came out of the roundabout i lost the power steering and the steering wheel seemed to pull away from my hand. if i had been going any faster i would have been in a collision into oncoming traffic. this is the first time it happened. i drove home and got out my book to see if it needed power steering fluid and that is when i found out it was electric. in bought this car as a certified new car with about 30,000 mi. the car now has a bit over 75,000 miles. today i drove to work and back and again i lost the power steering. this time i was expecting it to happen and it did. i checked on line and found that the power steering unit is and has been a problem in these cars and for many models and years. i would like it fixed before some one gets hurt or killed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact attempted to decelerate and a loud squeaky noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the failure occurred whenever coming to a stop. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the front brake pads were replaced. the technician stated that the ceramic brakes performed as designed. the failure recurred two weeks after the repair was performed. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent defect. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 33,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while making a three point turn at unknown speeds, the steering wheel seized. the contact was able to straighten the wheel but the steering failed sporadically. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the electric power assists had failed. the failure and current mileages were 70,000. the vin was not available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. the contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force before the vehicle responded. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was 90,000. the vin was unavailable.

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

Started vehicle and could not turn steering wheel at all. power steering warning came up on digital panel. *tr

The fuel pump plastic part broke causing fuel leakage which then caused the port and module to melt and burn. this caused the car to stop running altogether. called dealership and was told no recall exists for this manufacturers defect , i called gm an they said its vin specific and i do not qualify although it's the same model year and defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering column failed due to corrosion, causing the steering wheel to shake while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the steering column assembly however the failure was not corrected. the steering wheel continued to shake when driving at various speeds. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 33,077 and the current mileage was 34,110.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact was able to continue driving normally after turning the ignition off and then restarting. in addition, the gear lever did not shift from drive into neutral unless the brake pedal was engaged. the failure occurred two times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the malfunction. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the steering failed. the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel but to no avail. the contact shut off and restarted the vehicle, and the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 96,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the key could not be removed from the ignition. the failure was experienced several times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer stated there were no related recalls. the failure and current mileage was 50,205.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she was driving approximately 25 mph when she was advised by another driver that the driver’s side tail light failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician advised that the tail lamp assembly needed to be replaced. also, the contact mentioned that several days later, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently stalled after starting. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel pump assembly was cracked, and the wires were burned. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 56,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that all four tires were deflated. the contact also stated that the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the wheels were bent, which allowed air to escape past the bead of the tire. the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 27,000......updated 05/09/13 *bf updated 05/31/2013 *js

After driving the cabin and trunk area filling up with gasoline fumes. *tr

While driving down the road the driver information center on the dashboard displayed "power steering." at that time the power steering failed and it became extremely difficult to control and steer the vehicle. when the vehicle was turned off and then restarted the problem disappeared. the problem has been returning more frequently and at all types of speeds. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that a strong gasoline fuel odor was noticeable from the exterior and the interior cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the approximate failure mileage was 71,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering column was replaced nine times for a recurring failure. the dealer advised the contact that the lower bearings on the steering column was the problem. the contact called the manufacturer and spoke with an engineer, who advised him that there was not a remedy available for the failure and that the contact would have to continue to have the component replaced every 3,000 miles. the failure mileage was 4,750 and the current mileage was 41,634. updated 01/29/13*lj updated 01/30/13

The outlet port on the fuel pump cracked and starting leaking gas. there is a recall for this exact problem for my car but it does not include my state of illinios just the warmer states. but we had an extremely hot summer this year. called gm and they stated my vin was not under the recall. i have read numerous comments where this same problem has happened to other people in states that we not under the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph and experienced an unexpected loss of power steering with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. upon restarting, the vehicle operated normally for a few moments. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) however, the malfunction recurred. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

We purchased the car new on 12/1/08. mileage 75 miles. we've taken the car to three dealerships with a complaint of noise in the steering column. it was determined a lower bearing in the steering column was faulty and the steering column was replaced. to date the steering column has been replaced 7 times because of the faulty lower bearing and g.m. says there isn't a fix for it. i'm concerned this could be a safety issue as it's a faulty steering column bearing and if it seizes i would assume it could cause a crash/wreck since steering would apparently no longer be an option. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became extremely difficult to control. the vehicle was merged to the shoulder and restarted. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 77,527. the vin was unavailable.

Fuel pump was cracked causing a fuel leak. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while turning, the steering wheel felt abnormally loose. in addition, an abnormal clunking and rattling noise was heard from under the hood. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed. the failure was located at the steering column and steering shaft. the steering column and steering shaft were replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 105,696.

My taillight assembly is 1/3 filled with water, due to a broken seal (which is allowing water to enter). due to the broken seal, the water damaged the entire l/r taillight assembly, rear turn signal (drivers rear), the lamps, bulbs, flasher, and switch. several mechanics said that the broken seal in my 2009 chevy cobalt, appears to be a chevrolet manufacturer's defect. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a gasoline fuel smell in the interior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag light illuminated intermittently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair and was told there was nothing they could do until the light illuminated constantly. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 44,900. updated 12/06/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after taking the vehicle into the dealer for nhtsa recall campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electronic power assists system) the vehicle started making a clicking sound whenever he made a left turn. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was taken to the dealer four times before it was determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was not experiencing the problem until after the recall repairs. the vehicle did not have a problem before the recall repair was done. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who refused to provide any assistance since they do not believed the failure was cause by the recall repairs. the failure mileage was 8,530 and the current mileage 19,000. updated 12/5/12 *cn updated 12/10/12

There is a strong fuel odor. it appears the problem is the same as the nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000. that id number covers recalls in several states but tennessee is not included. i believe tennessee should be included in the recall as well. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was consuming more fuel than normal. in addition, the vehicle lost acceleration power and a gasoline fuel odor was present in the vehicle cabin. upon inspection, it was discovered that the vehicle was leaking fuel. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. the check engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. the failure occurred one month after repairs were made to the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number : 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken the dealer who confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 68,000. updated 11/29/12 *cn the consumer stated that when turning the wheel the steering would stick. it made a squeaking around in the steering wheel. the vehicle was repaired. updated 12/10/2012 *js

We went to eat, came out to go home started car and lost complete steering, could not get it to steer correctly. had to drive as slow as possible to get home. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at any speed fuel fumes were emitted inside the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who decided to replace the fuel pump. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a gasoline fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. in addition, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 116,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel line of the fuel pump module, which was mounted on top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was parked when he noticed a pool of gasoline on the ground. in addition, the contact stated that while the engine was running, gasoline was leaking on top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and informed him that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and that they could file a complaint for the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000.

I noticed the past week my passenger air bag light was on and no one was sitting there and then this morning 10/02/12 i turn my car on and it says service airbag did some research and its a major safety hazard for my passenger cause it does not work and no protection i also notice that the 2006 cobalts and 2007 cobalts have had this problem i personally have a friend that has a 2006 cobalt ls that has this problem mine is a 09 cobalt lt iv already had to pay 500 to fix my fuel pump module which they just put a recall on it this past month and i cant get my money back so before i go out and spend 300 to fix my air bag i would like to see if i can get it fixed for free thank you *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. as a result, the vehicle became very difficult to steer. the contact pulled the vehicle over and restarted it immediatetly after it started to function properly. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel had become extremely hard to maneuver. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 90,000.

I started my vehicle up and parked it in the garage. when i went to remove my key from the ignition, the key wouldn't turn and i couldn't get my key out. in order to turn the car off, i had to remove the fuse and unhook the battery. i'm taking the car to schmidt chevrolet in centralia, il first thing tomorrow, but there is no active recall on my vehicle at this time. i see that his has been an issue for multiple cobalt owners and even the mechanics that i was able to get a hold of told me that this is a known issue. i believe that my vehicle should be included in this recall and that any money spent should be refunded to me by chevrolet for a poorly designed ignition. *tr

Noticed a fuel smell in the car for about 3 days. disconnected the fuel tank and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump. upon further inspection it was the plastic sending line on top of the fuel pump that had developed a crack, resulting in fuel leak. replaced the fuel pump, now no fuel leak or fuel smells. *tr

Car is pulling to the left and had car alignment done and new tires put on. still pulling to the left and hear rattling noise in the steering column when turning to the left and when speed at 50 mph. it also rattles when i slow down to stop. this is not safe for me or my family. this should be recalled immediately. took car to mechanic diagnosis is the steering column. production error. i am not going to be paying high cost for something that should be recalled and fault of a production error. *jb

My son was driving to work, he was heading down a long winding road when he applied the brakes, and discovered that the brakes had suddenly failed. the brake pedal would not go to the floor; it was stuck and unable to move. he described that the car seemed to stall and continue to drift down the hill with no ability to stop, gradually picking up speed. he got in the curb lane and continued steering the vehicle while searching for the safest place to crash, as this was his only option because he was unable to slow to a stop. in the middle of morning rush hour, he was able to successfully cross opposing lanes of traffic and crash head-on into a hillside in a parking lot at about 45 mph. the underside of the vehicle was smashed in, damaging the frame beyond repair. the airbag deployed, which resulted in bruising of the chest. he did not lose consciousness, and did not acquire any cuts or scratches. he did require transportation to the hospital by ambulance, and was strapped to a backboard and put in a neckbrace. at the hospital, he was given a chest x-ray and an examination, which determined that nothing was broken or fractured. he did suffer micro tears in the muscles of his back due to the impact of the crash, and a bruised chest as a result of the seatbelt and airbag. needless to say, he missed work that day and the next three weeks of work while recovering. the car was totaled. *tr

I was stopped at a traffic light with my foot on the brake waiting for the light to change to green. the passenger airbag curtains both deployed and blew out the headliner of the vehicle. it was about 80 degrees and dry. i went to the dealer who said the incident was an insurance claim. my insurance company denied the claim saying there was no accident. a gm investigator read the data box and the cdr file information shows there was no event recorded to recover. something was preventing the data box from being read at the computer port under the dash, they had to remove the data box and plug their computer directly into it. initially gm claimed i put the vehicle in a rollover situation. now that has been proven wrong, they are saying something like moisture made the airbag deploy. my vehicle is unusable and sitting because of gm's failure to step up and do something about my case. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the brakes and accelerator lost power. the contact was able to maneuver to the shoulder and stop the vehicle. the contact shut the vehicle off and upon restart. the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they were unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving at various speeds. no warning lights illuminated during or after the failures. the contact stated that the steering would return to normal function after allowing the vehicle to momentarily rest. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 29,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that after parking the vehicle and removing the key from the ignition, a passenger haphazardly struck the automatic gear shifter into reverse. the vehicle rolled backward from the residential driveway and crashed into another vehicle. a police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised that they would contact her at a later date to resolve the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 62,000. updated 6/12/12 *cn

Water is leaking on the front passenger side of the car. the leak is looks like its coming from blower heater when the a/c is on. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after being informed by neighbors that the headlights and brake lights were illuminated all night. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they advised the contact that the computer module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the computer several months later. in addition, while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) however, the failure recurred shortly after having the recall repairs performed. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving on the highway. the power steering began to function as normal after the vehicle was restarted.the failure had since recurred three more times. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. the failure mileage was 68,000.

After driving the car and putting the parking the car in its spot, the car was unable to be turn off the car. when you tried to turn the key to the off position, you were not able to turn off the car and it continue to run. the key was stuck in the ignition and was not able to be taken out of the ignition. we were finally about to get the car off but we could not get the key out of the ignition. we had to have the car towed to the dealership (voss chevrolet) so that it can be fixed. we were told the problem was a known problem and the dealership would have to call gm to authorized payment. the technician (james) said he would contact gm representative, mike (1-866-790-5700), opened a case number #711054174869 and turn the case over to jameelah (ext:41241) on 04/02/2012. she was not very helpful and would not get back with me and i had to keep calling her since she did not call me. the dealership would not do anything until they heard from gm, so we had to pay for it. i finally contacted her supervisor, heather (x21146), on 04/16/2012 because i was not getting any help from jameelah. jameelah would says will look into it and get back with me. when i talked to heather, heather said there is a recall on 2009 cobalt with this problem but my vin is not part of this recall and there was nothing gm could do for us. i did not like this answer so i found your site and i talked to one of your representative and she told me to fill out this complaint. there is a recall on the 2009 cobalt for this problem. ( recall #10256 ignition cylinder ). this recall is in effect until 01/31/2013. i feel this is an on going problem with the 2009 cobalts since i am having the same problem that was documented in recall #10256 ignition cylinder . i would like your company to look into this ongoing problem. i would appreciate any help, you can provide me. thanks, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Headlights side marker cover came off on both headlamps not at the same time short time after the first one then the right side came off causes glare. power locks do not function any more with buttons only function with gear shifter sometimes locks will go lock to unlock by themselves multiple times with or with not driving the car. contacted gm and they informed me that the headlights are not recalled on my year but they are for the 2005's. obviously they did not fix the problem from then. i will not by another gm product ever. *js

Ignition lock cylinder: can not turn the vehicle off or remove the key, the key sticks in the ignition. cost $323 dollars to replace on a 3 year old vehicle. multiple reports from 2009 cobalt owners of the same issue. should be a recall on this, obviously a defective part. *tr

Key is stuck in ignition in the on position. car will not turn off. had to disconnect the battery (while car is running) to turn off. although support bulletin 10256 references this exact problem with 2009 cobalts, gm and dealer are saying that my car is not included in this and i have to pay to get fixed. the support bulletin says dealers fix at no cost through january of 2013. but...my vin was not included in the support bulletin. this is a serious issue. my daughter was not home when this happened. having to disconnect the battery while the car is running and damage that may be caused to other equipment because of connecting and disconnecting the battery. i see so many reports of this problem online with some people having issue. how do we get the list of vin's updated. how do we get the word out to customers that this is a known problem. i am very upset that i have to pay for this. i was told that a key getting stuck in the ignition is a common problem. gm did compromise with me with my deductible but i honestly think this should have been a recall and i should not have to pay for a known issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a rattling noise coming from the steering shaft. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering column, steering shaft and the power steering assist needed to be replaced. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

Notice very bad gas smell after on the way back from the store heading home engine was heisting really bad. parked the car in the parking lot turned off the car asap. looked under neath the car and saw fuel leaking i jacked the car up with the jack. i saw fuel coming out from on top of the gas tank. i check out the fuel lines and notice one was cracked. having the vehicle towed tomorrow 2/27/12 to the chevy dealership. has less then 80,000 miles on it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while parked the contact attempted to shut the vehicle off when she noticed that the key had become stuck in the ignition. the contact allowed the battery to die in order for the vehicle to be shut off. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Ignition switch stuck on. had to disconnect battery and stall car. found recall # 10256 and called dealer, dealer said they have no recall notice. dangerous situation for someone that does not know how to disable car. *tr

Ignition switch. could not turn off engine. could take key out in any gear but wouldn't turn off engine. had to pull fuse out to get it off. for 79,732 miles i think this is a hazard. *tr

The key will not turn in the ignition cylinder. therefore the car will not turn off. there is a special bulletin #10256 about this exact problem including only the 2009 cobalt however as there is not an open recall the manufacturer will not repair my car because my car has a branded title and they will only repair 'open recall' items. this issue is not listed in the global database when my vin is searched but it needs to be listed under my vin and there needs to be an open recall on this issue because it is certainly a huge safety problem that many owners have been experiencing. the only way to turn the car off is to get under the hood and remove the fuel relay fuse. in case of a fire this would be a catastrophic safety issue which could result in serious injury or even death. *tr

I parked the car for the night with no indications of any problems and when attempting to drive the next day, the key would not turn in the ignition. tried moved the steering column and it would not turn to start. talked with a locksmith and was told that it wasn't the ignition but the power train column shift since neither of the keys worked. i spoke with the chevrolet consumer hot line (1-800-630-2438) and was told that there was not a recall on my vin. i assured them that i have a vehicle with 85,546 miles that i can't started with the first 11 numbers of the vin recall. *tr

I drove to my destination and tried to turn off my car, however, the key would not turn off. luckily, i drive a 5 speed and was able to kill the engine by popping out the clutch otherwise i would be forced to let the engine run until it ran out of gas. with the engine off, the key was still stuck in the car and all that was needed to re-start the car was a giggle of the key. this is really unsafe. with my key stuck in my car, i was unable to lock the car door; otherwise i would not be able to reenter the car. this meant that a child could have entered my car and with the key already in the car (since it was stuck) they could have driven it and caused serious bodily injury or death to themselves or to another. if my car would have been an automatic transmission, then there would have been no way to shut it off except for running it out of gas. this could pose a serious safety risk in several situations such as a car being trapped in a garage with little ventilation or if it was involved in an accident involving leaking gasoline. general motors is aware of the problem and have even issued a service bulletin on the matter (document id: 2552146 ; #10256: customer satisfaction - ignition lock cylinder - replace ignition lock cylinder - (dec. 14, 2010). this bulletin is available online at http://5hizn1t.vacau.com/10256.htm#ss2-2552146. it upsets me that general motors is aware of the problem but fails to take any meaningful action. their "service bulletin" remedy is illusory at best. when i took a copy of this bulletin to a chevy dealership they did not honor it. they said my car was not one of the 2009 cobalts that were included. how not my car did the same thing as they warned. luckily no one was physically harmed by gm's negligence in this occurrence; however it is very likely that if this problem goes unresolved that someone will be seriously injured or killed. *tr

During july i had to have my 2009 chevy cobalt towed into a repair shop because i couldn't turn my key in the ignition. i had to have the ignition cylinder replaced which cost me over $200. now in november 2011, 4 months later, my car is having the same problems. there hasn't been a recall yet on this and multiple people are having the same issues. this is getting ridiculous. *tr

Key is stuck in the lock cylinder. can not turn off car. this is an extreme safety hazard. electro-mechanical release mechanism interlocked with gear shifter appears to be working correctly (inside bottom of steering column). the key is physically stuck in the ignition lock cylinder, so the car can not be turned off. quick search on the web reveals dozens of the same complaint on cobalt models at least back to 2005. *tr

I have had 3 incidents that i believe are directly related to the fuzion touring tires on my 2009 chevy cobalt. the first was a rear end collision in early july, approximately 5 days after i had the tires installed on my car. when i needed to make an emergency stop the front wheels locked up and the car skidded into the car in front of mine, that had managed to stop before hitting a car that had swerved in front of him. the second incident occurred on oct 14, 2011. i was going through an intersection during a rainstorm. the intersection has a slight left bend to it. i was traveling at 35-40 mph when a van tried to make a left turn in front of me. he was way too close and i had to hit the brakes hard. the front wheels immediately locked up and my car rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise without slowing down at all. fortunately, the driver of the van realized that he had screwed up and got through the intersection rapidly and a collision was avoided. then last night, oct. 16th, again in the rain, i tried to stop at a yellow light on a slight downhill grade from about 45 mph. again the wheels locked up and the car skidded through the intersection at about 40 mph. i have been driving since 1973 and have logged over a million miles. these fuzion touring tires are the most dangerous tires i have ever driven on, especially on wet pavement. i have had other tires on my cobalt and never had any similar incidents. i am replacing them tomorrow because my life is worth more to me than the $400 that a set of tires costs. driving in the rain with those tires is like driving on ice with normal tires. these tires are potentially deadly and i think they should be recalled immediately and then shredded. i would also like to mention that there are no traction, treadwear, or temperature ratings on these tires. the size is195/60-15, 88h. i would like to stress that these are fuzion touring tires, not fuzion hri. i had a set of fuzion hri's and they were fine. *tr

Vehicle is making weird front end noises, knocking, rattles, shakes in the steering column, vibrations when driving on the driver side behind the steering wheel and in the floor, tires are making a noise when driving like something is hanging. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition and he was unable to shut the vehicle off. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the ignition cylinder was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. updated 10/26/11. *jb.. updated 10/27/11 *bf the consumer also stated the electric power assist went out. the dealer replaced the electric power steering motor. updated 12/16/11. *jb.... updated 01/17/12 *bf updated 02/01/12. *jb

At about 5000 miles i noticed grooves developing in the rear brake discs. at 10,000 miles i have only 35% left in the rear brakes as the grooves have deepened and now damage the pads every time they are engaged. at this rate the brakes will fail at before 16,000 miles of use. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition key would fail to shut the vehicle off and the key could not be remove from ignition switch with the vehicle running. the contact had to remove the fuel pump relay to shut off the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the entire steering column needed to be replaced due to the key being stuck in the ignition switch. the failure mileage was 16,000.

The rear brakes started making some noise at 15,000 miles. looked at them and didn't see any unusual wear. checked again at 18,000 miles and the rear rotors on both the drivers side and passenger side are scored terribly, was going to get them resurfaced but the metal is beyond repair. i checked online for a possible fix when i came across a forum site specifically for my car that has listed multiple incidents in this same nature with the same car. *tr

Issue: my ignition key will not turn once inside the ignition, preventing my car from starting. dealership: will charge for replacing and cylinder, housing and key if vehicle exceeds bumper-to-bumper warranty (36,000 miles or ~2 years, whichever comes first). cost including labor is $797 + tax! number of occurrences: 2 safety: depending on where you last park your car, you can be stranded anywhere! tip: i have learned from the tow company that this is the most frequent problem from these chevy vehicles and that many people have had this problem. *tr

The first occurrence was on 9/9/2011 at 7:30 am in the morning. the vehicle would not start. the second occurrence was on 9/9/10 at 5:00 p.m. the vehicle started and when arriving at designated location the vehicle would not stop in park. the engine continued to run, unable to take key out of ignition, the vehicle when put into other gears was able to drive. we attempted to get the engine to stop and get the key out of the ignition but we failed to do so for a lengthy period of time. the battery had to be disconnected with the engine running. this decision was made after no other alternatives could be made to shut off the vehicle. this was a dangerous situation and could have cause electrical burns or other issues while doing this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that he was unable to power the vehicle off and the engine remained running. the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had not been included in any recalls. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 38,000.

Car ran hot and burnt up engine. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was removed from the ignitin yet the engine continued to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the engine lock cylinder would need replacing and that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who stated they will contact the dealer and check on the failure. the failure mileage was 39,900. the vin was not available.

I have a big issue about the odometer reading on my cobalt. i have made several complaints to the dealership. i bought my car 7/29/09 and it now has 59,740 miles on it. this is only an in town car. i bought tires in 3/11 and the tire place last week said i put over 12,000 miles since then. this is no way possible. they say they have tested it and there is no problems. i have not change my driving habits since i bought this car. the car i had before this had a regular odometer and not the digital. the car was 1997 and it had 155,000 and i drove out of town a lot. by the end of the year i won't have a power train warranty anymore. there is just no way in hell this is correct and i have heard others say the same. someone needs to step up to this issue.. this looks like a way for the manufactures to get out of warranties. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off when it was in park and turned off. the key broke inside the ignition when the contact attempted to pull it out. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 60,000.

Steering column is making loud noise and causes rattling when on gravel or slowing down to stop. had power steering motor replace as p[er recall. concerned that this will cause the steering to fail. do not want to fix in case as it costs $800. according to ledingham in steinbach manitoba. will this be a recall item? if i pay to have it fixed and it is recalled will they have to reimburse me for my costs? the car is a 2009 cobalt. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the contact stated the vehicle had to be turned off and back on in order to reset the steering wheel but the contact stated the fix did not last very long. the vehicle was not inspected by the dealer. the failure and current mileage was 20,000. when i turn on the car in about 30 seconds the power steering light pops up and the wheel is really hard to turn. its almost impossible to turn when getting out the parking spot. i have to turn my car off at least 2 times to straighten it out because its so hard to turn. its the hardest to turn when driving slow. updated 10/06/2011 *ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving at 70mph. the contact was able to pull over on the shoulder of the road, and turned the vehicle off for a few minutes. the power steering returned to normal function for a few minutes, and then continued to fail. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,050.

A/c not draining properly .water coming inside of car on passenger side carpet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off even after removing the key from the ignition. the fuse was disconnected in order to shut off the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Water from hvac system leaks to the interior of the car when air conditioner is running. i've had the vehicle back to the dealer twice since purchased in 2009. once in june of 2010 and again in june of 2011. both times i was told the problem was corrected. after the second time it was repaired the leak appeared again within three miles of driving. when i spoke to customer service i was told it is not a warranty issue or a design flaw but a mere blockage of the drain tube which is normal for any vehicle with air conditioning times i was told there was debris present in the drain and that it had been cleared. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel would shake violently when driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. the dealer replaced the steering drive shaft and the steering column but to no avail. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 1,300 and the current mileage was 46,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving he was unable to turn the steering wheel to the right without force; however, he was also unable to turn it back to the left which caused him to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle finally stopped when it crashed into a guard rail. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the passenger and driver suffered contusions and back pain. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 53,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the key would not turn off the ignition. the contact had to disconnect the rally for the fuel injectors in order for the vehicle to be shut off. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer advised that the ignition switch lock cylinder needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the contact stated that vehicle would drift from left to right when driving at least 60 mph. the vehicle was not inspected for the drifting failure. the failure mileage was 51,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the rear brakes would squeak when applied while driving at any speed. the contact also stated the brake pedal would vibrate when the failure occurred. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the rear rotors were warped and the brake pads needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred three times and was repaired twice by an authorized dealer. the failure mileage was 100 and the current mileages was 36,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 5 mph over a pothole, the engine stalled without prior warning. the engine failed to restart and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where they informed the engine would need to be replaced. currently, the engine was being replaced with a rebuilt engine. the contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 23,000. the vin was unavailable.

I was on the highway driving from new orleans, la to meridian, ms. when i was about 35 miles outside of meridian, ms, my car shut off and a cloud of white smoke came from the engine. none of the indicator lights came on to let me know that there was a problem. i had the 2009 chevy cobalt towed to the nearest chevy dealer in meridian who told me that the engine was defective and a rod had slipped out of the engine. this took just over two weeks to order the new engine and repair it. the very next day after the engine was repaired, i had the car started but when i went to turn it off, the key was stuck in the ignition. i tried to remove the key but it would not budge. as a result, the engine began to overheat. the tow truck driver had to disconnect the fuses and battery and allow the car to cool before he could tow it. *tr

My 18 year old daughter was driving alone at night on a hwy, when she said her steering locked and she could not turn the wheel, the car veered off the road and she crashed into some trees down an embankment. this car was in for its electric steering recall few weeks before. *tr

I bought a 2009 chevy cobalt in dec. 2010 in feb. 2011 i went to turn my car on the battery had died at that time i tried to remove the key from the ignition an it was stuck. a personal mechanic came an pressed the release button under the steering column a month a later i go to get in my car an turn it on the key is in but the ignition won't turn over again the mechanic comes an releases it. now two days ago i get into my car turn it on an i stop at a store an go to turn off the car the key is turned completely back and won't budge so i had to pump gas with my car on anytime i went into a store had to leave my car running when i got home i called my mechanic i took the car to him an he said the key mechanism needs to be replaced he showed me a way to turn the vehicle on an off under the column but the key can not be removed from the ignition i called the dealership they want me to pay the 99 dollar diagnostic which i don't have being a single mother of two living check to check so i filed a complaint with gm all they could tell me was they would open a case an she will call me back in a week to see if i decided to get a diagnostic done on the car now when i have researched online about this issue there are other complaints of the same issue i believe they need to recall the issue i don't feel the car is safe to drive with my two kids in the car an being the key won't come out the ignition i cant lock my doors anyone can come an take whatever it is that they want. *tr

I went to shut off my car saturday night, may 28th and was unable to remove key had to remove battery cable to shut car off. dealer familiar with problem . apparently at least 200$ solution. this has happened to other folks also. *tr

Could not shut car off when parked. the key would not move lock to shut car off. could move key forward (to start), but could not move to off. immediately drove car to dealer. dealer told me they had to disconnect battery (while the car was running) to shut of the car then proceeded to replace the ignition cylinder. the remarks on dealer repair invoice were " replaced ignition cylinder due to the key getting stuck in the housing and the cylinder blowing up". note that i consider not being able to shut off a running car extremely unsafe! in case something happens like throttle sticking etc. (don't know if there is any history of throttle sticking on this model yet). also, generally it is bad practise to disconnect the battery cable on a running engine. this may affect the computer (future safety issue? or future expensive electrical system repairs). does gm condone this practise at their dealers? dealer used my extended warranty and charged $106.00 for the deductible to fix this safety item. i found similar 2009 cobalt ignition issues on your nhtsa website, ref. odi id's 10364046, 10368042, 10361530, 10394051

Power steering becomes inoperable after several turns of the steering wheel on the new electronic power steering system. general motors was aware of the condition as disclosed in the diagnostic bulletin provided to me after the third return to the local dealer to report the problem. (see attached bulletin). i have contacted general motors customer service and they are supporting the statement provided in the bulletin that this is a normal condition and no resolution for the problem. i informed the dealer salesman, management and title agent the vehicle was needed for driver education purposes. the vehicle is unsafe and puts students in danger when making hard turns, evasive maneuvers to avoid accidents and parallel parking. in addition, they are failing the mva road test due to an inability to control the steering. the selling dealer was aware of the problem as noted in the bulletin and should have informed me the electronic power steering becomes inoperable when the system warms-up. and to not have a resolution is unconscionable.

Tl* the contact owns 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that whenever the was vehicle started, the power steering would fail. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the power steering column would need to be replaced. the dealer was contacted and informed her that the vin was previously included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system) and repaired. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 48,677. updated 06/03/11*bf updated 09/16/11*jb

After shutting off my 2009 chevy cobalt i was not able to turn the ignition switch to restart the car. i had to have it towed to the dealer and have a new ignition lock cylinder replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle began to decelerate independently. the contact applied the accelerator but the vehicle would not respond. the brakes were unresponsive and the steering wheel locked abnormally. the contact pulled over and the vehicle was parked at that location. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was 47,000 and the failure mileage was 46,995.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. the contact was also unable to start the vehicle once the key was stuck. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was a nhtsa recall campaign number 09v073000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) but the vehicle was not included; therefore, the contact would have to cover the repair costs. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the vehicle was parked when the contact began to smell fuel fumes. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 43,000.

The battery continues to die and it causes the default factory alarm to lock the car. the keys are always getting stuck in the ignition. right now im locked out the vehicle. the extra key can't unlock the doors (cant override the alarm lock). *tr

Power steering failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was stopped at a traffic light when she engaged the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. later, while attempting to park in reverse, the vehicle would not move backward. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the transmission would need replacing. the dealer stated that the trans cooler line that connected to the radiator was not properly connected causing the transmission fluid to leak from a previous repair done at an unauthorized repair facility. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 15,000. updated 02/10/11 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer agreed to fix the vehicle. updated 03/14/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving uphill 35 mph, the steering locked and the vehicle went into a ditch. the vehicle was towed to a body shop for repairs but the steering was not repaired. the contact previously had the vehicle repaired according to recall 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). since the repair had been performed, there were fumes being emitted from the heating vehicle which made the contact sick. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was approximately 5,000 and the current mileage was approximately 7,600.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated a strong fume smell was coming out of the heating sysyem. the contact stated this occurred after repairs where made to the power steering due to a recall 10v073000: (steering:electric power assist system) the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 7,600.

Car was acting normal, just took a 200 mile round trip, the next morning the roads had some snow and a bit of ice. i backed out of the driveway and drove on the side streets (2 blocks) to the highway, as i was driving down the highway i began to feel a drag, i shut off my radio and listened soon my tire gage came on so i looked in my mirror and seen sparks flying, i pulled over immediately at an available safe location only to find my rear drivers side tire was shredded. i changed the tire and began to drive again, once i hit dry pavement i heard a screeching noise. called for a tow truck. the gm dealer called me today and said my parking brake was locked up. my car is an automatic and i have never engaged the parking brake (have owned the car over a year). the dealer is now telling me the parking brake line was off and shredded . they also stated the tire was not going to be covered under warranty and the brakes may not be either since the line that apparently locked one side of parking brakes up could have just fallen off and locked one set of parking brakes up which have never been used. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 20 mph, the power steering failed causing the vehicle to crash into a concrete bridge. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact sustained neck injuries and rib separation. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

Ignition stuck in the on position. we had to disable the distributor to stop the car. *tr

Tl*the contact rented a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the contact turned the steering wheel to the right but the vehicle moved to the left causing the contact to crash into a guard rail. the air bags deployed stopping the contact from hitting the windshield. the contact suffered chest pains from the air bag deploying. the contact was taken to the hospital. the contact was not informed if the vehicle was destroyed due to the crash. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the steering. the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned and caused the crash to occur. the failure mileage was 32,073.

Driving home from work stopped at store, tried to turn my vehicle off, the key got stuck in the ignition and wouldn't come out. drove the car home, had to leave the car running until the tow truck came. the tow truck man informed me that this has been a problem with 2010 cobalts and that he has had to tow many of them away. the car was towed to a dealership, still at the dealership, been there for almost two weeks. was quoted a an outrageous price to fix the problem. *tr

The service traction light came on my 2009 cobalt lt, and then would go off after stopping the engine and starting again. then the other day did it again and the service engine light came on. then a few days later both lights were off. i think there is something wrong with these cars, and they need fixed! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the key in the ignition could not be removed and it would not shut the vehicle off. the contact was only able to shut the vehicle off by disconnecting the battery. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact stated that this was a safety issue because the battery could electrocute someone while the vehicle was turned on. the failure mileage was 39,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact attempted to park and shut the vehicle off but the key could not be removed from the ignition. a mechanic arrived to disconnect the engine. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who was diagnosing the problem. the current and failure mileages were approximately 54,100. the vin was unavailable.

2009 chevy cobalt. over past 6 months, on a couple of occasions: ignition switch would not turn off. i had to select ign switch on/off several times before engine would switch off and i could remove key. sept 21 parked at hotel to check in. returned to car- started normally. i parked car at room ignition switch would not turn off. key jammed in ignition. i had to disconnect battery to shut off car. upon return home car taken to dealer-ignition switch,collar and key removed/replaced. dealer service mgr stated had several of these and mechanic familiar with replacement. i had a 2006 chevy cobalt that ign switch started to do same thing ,but car was total loss accident before i could take to dealer. i think this is a fire/safety defect. *tr

1.)my 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt ,became hard to steer, i was driving about 5 miles per hour and stop at a stop sign as i proceeded thru the stop sign the car kept pulling to the left i could not control the steering wheel, the car came to a stop and hit the tail end of a park truck, left side front tire wheel was completed damage , all type of parts was on the ground under the into the front. 2)this was the first time this failure occured.3) front bumper, front lamps, front fender, body components, front inner structure, wheel , front suspension, body components, front suspension, front drive axel, front steering linkage/gear/ cowl side & door post, front door, side body, towing estimate total $5,436.85 the car was purchased 5/29/10. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph, there was an unexpected loss of power steering, and the steering wheel locked. the vehicle veered into the left direction uncontrollably, and turned partially onto its driver side and then landed back onto the road. the vehicle was able to resume normal with the power steering resetting on its own. there were no injuries. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where they were unable to detect a problem. the failure occurred after a previous recall repair was performed under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the failure mileage was approximately 1,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle began drifting to the right. the contact gained control of the vehicle and applied the brakes. while applying the brakes the steering wheel locked causing the vehicle to drift back to the right and roll over. the contact was not injured during the crash and was able to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. upon purchasing the vehicle the dealer informed the contact the vehicle had a recall for the steering electric power assist system (10v073000) and was repaired. the check engine light come on and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. when a diagnostic test was performed the results showed that the vehicle had not been repaired under the recall. the dealer ordered the part; however, it would take seven to ten business days to arrive. the contact stated that the dealer gave false information about the vehicle that could have resulted in a fatality. the failure mileage was 31,000.

I own a 2009 chevrolet cobalt and have been experiencing a significant rumble when the car is warm and in gear. the car has been taken to an authorized chevrolet dealership and they will not correct the problem, although my personal mechanic has been able to replicate the problem. i complained to general motors and they refuse to handle the case. their only response is to suggest that i trade the car in for a ford and contact my attorney. *tr

2009 chevrolet cobalt develops a rumble after it warms up and in gear. consumer states the noise can be controlled by putting the car in neutral or by releasing the brake. *kb

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel was making a clanking sound. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering column and steering shaft were replaced. there were no prior warnings. the failure mileage was 4000 and the current mileage was 11000.

When traveling over 30-35 mph, and braking hard (locking up the tires), the engine shuts off. which results in a loss of power steering, power brakes, etc. i was traveling on a snow covered road and wanted to know how the car handled. while going straight at about 35 mph on icy road, i applied the brakes to lock up the tires. the car continued straight ahead (good). i let off the breaks, at which point i noticed the car was not running. i notified the dealer- could not recreate, the second time i demonstrated it for them. they were able to recreate it on another car. this happened during the winter of 2009-2010. *tr

Please read this complaint along with complaint #103413322. i was backing out of a friend's driveway and the car veered off the concrete and hit a fire hydrant. i fixed the driver's rear damage out of my own pocket at a cost of $553.45 to avoid another insurance rate hike. the accident mentioned in the above complaint number raised my insurance $64.00 per month and i did not want it raised again or cancelled. i understand there was a recall on the 2009 chevy cobalt because if one was driving in reverse at a speed of under 10 mph. the steering is not controllable. i mentioned this to enterprise car rental where i obtained the car and they said they were told either by gm or the rnterprise corp. that the cars did not need to be fixed and could be rented as is. *tr

Chevy cobalt 2009. two incidents involving the same model but different cars. both rented from enterprise. don't know what category to put the complaint in. steering? braking? or something else? this model handles terribly on wet pavement. doesn't brake well on wet pavement, and tires spin when starting from a stopped position. incident 1. changing lanes on i270 md. going about 50 mph. and slowed down to move one lane to the right. going from a less used wetter lane to lane to the right, which wasn't quite as wet. car spun out twice and hit the jersey wall twice. then i was able to stop the car. fairly heavy traffic, and no other vehicles involved, thank god. state police were on the shoulder for traffic going in the other direction across from me but did not come to the car. incident 2. rented another of the same model. whenever the street was wet, the car did not brake well. seemed to be very short periods of not braking. when slowly starting from a stopped position, the wheels spun and then took hold. could have easily been another situation for spinning out. enterprise said there were no recalls. insurance company raised my rates from $103 to $167 per month! *tr

Driving down the street at 30 mph, less than 10000 miles on the car, and the steering went out. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact referenced recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the contact called the dealership and was told that the parts were unavailable and that the vehicle was safe to drive. while driving at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle lost power steering and the contact crashed into the vehicle in front of her. three passengers were injured as a result. the contact sustained hand, back, neck and chest injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was at a local repair shop at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 17,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began veering to the left. the contact had to swerve to avoid crashing into an oncoming vehicle; the vehicle then spun around and crashed into a ditch. the contact was injured as a result of the crash. the vehicle was driven home and then taken to an authorized dealership for repairs. the contact had received a recall notice for recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system) a week prior to the crash; when she called the manufacturer, she was told that the defect was not dangerous. the repair for the recall was performed at the dealership after the incident. the failure mileage was approximately 12,000. the current mileage was approximately 12,300.

The night of feb. 12 2010 started out fine until....i started my little cobalt and the steering wheel was making some sort of buzzing noise every time i turned the wheel. didn't think much of it until i started driving. the car has always had very bad torque steer, but this was worse than usual. the car made a abrupt left turn, after going over a shallow puddle. if this is what i'm buying for $14000, i want a more safe car. should have bought a subaru. : ) *tr

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer express discontent regarding recall repairs. *tgw the consumer stated when she attempted to back out of a parking space, the vehicle barely wanted to move. she applied more pressure to the accelerator and then it accelerated quickly and the engine revved extremely high. the consumer hit a parked vehicle. the consumer didn't believe the recall was properly fixed. *jb

I have 5000 miles on my 09 cobalt ss and i took my car in to put stage 1 on and look at my brakes because they already had grooves in them. there needs to be a higher quality brake and rotor put on the rears. *tr

I was driving my 2009 chevy cobalt within the posted speed limit when the power steering failed resulting in a fairly horrific crash, with the car coming to rest on the drivers side against some trees. i suffered a head injury and thank god my son was not hurt although we have both been suffering from headaches since the accident. were it not for the small trees lining the road the car would have continued to roll possibly killing us both since none of the airbags deployed. the car was totaled and i do not have access to the vin#. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt. the vehicle would periodically accelerate without driver intent. when this would occur, the contact would attempt to decrease speed by depressing the brake pedal, to no avail. he had to put the vehicle in neutral, shut off the engine and restart it in order to stop the acceleration. there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 32,170.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact states that the door handle broke. the muffler fell off of the vehicle while driving 35 mph. two months later, the gear shift was broke. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the gear shift was repaired; however, the contact was unable to shift into fifth gear. the weather was not a factor. on february 17, 2010, the power steering failed and the steering wheel began pulling to the left which made it difficult for the driver to maneuver the steering wheel to the right. the dealer offered the contact $13,500 for the purchase of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer for one month and one week. the current and failure mileages were 7000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 50 mph, the steering wheel started a jerking motion. there was a loss of power steering without warning. suddenly, the vehicle steered out of control traveling through bushes and crashed into several trees. the driver and the passenger in the front seat sustained major injuries to the head, right leg and lower back. the vehicle was completely destroyed and a police report was filed. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system). the failure and current mileages were 33,300.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact was driving 50 mph the steering wheel suddenly turned sharply to the right causing the contact to crash. the contact was not injured and a police report was filed for the incident. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 33000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt has unsafe steering. mine pulled to the left so bad at times it was hard to hold on my side of the road. took to dealer three times. first time they said they fixed it. next two times they said they found no faults. i traded it off. unsafe to drive to me. stop selling that car till it's fixed. it's unsafe. *tr

My power steering went out. there was a clicking noise and then my power steering was gone completely.. that was the first time and the second time my power steering went out on me after the dealership put a new power steering column on it. the second time my two year old son was with me and it was dark on our way home for the day. luckily i got to the side of the road without incident. this time i had my power steering motor replaced. very irritated with this car. my trust is gone. *tr

My daughter and serval pearson were hurt in and accident due to staring problem result of 2009 cobalt being total and sued by many pearson

The stering wheel went out of control and the car started swerving. it has done this twice. nothing has being done yet. *jb

I own a 2009 chevrolet cobalt . after having driven through a water puddle that was on the right side of the car i applied the brakes for a stop sign. i could not hold the steering wheel in my hands. the car made an immediate left turn.i could not believe it. it was like the steering had a life of its own.i knew i went through a water puddle and was prepared to countersteer because of wet brakes on only one side of the car but what the power steering did on its own, which i couldn't overide ,was unacceptable steering ripped out of my hands and the car made a hard left.i bought this car with a federal guarantee. i believe this car has steering problems.the government needs to investigate cobalt steering. the electric steering has an apparently short life span and it is subject to failure at any given moment and is unsafe. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated as she was driving at 35 mph she lost control of her steering and the steering locked up on her. the contact stated she hit the brakes and the vehicle did a 360 and she crashed into a guard rail. there was $9,000 in damages done to the vehicle. the contact has cuts and bruises to her neck. there is a police report if needed. the vehicle was towed from the scene to a salvage center and is currently at the dealer being repaired. the manufacturer has not been called. the failure mileage was 6,000. updated 3/24/10 *cn updated 07/15/10*jb

2009 chevy cobalt problem with power steering stops working when maneuvering at lower speeds causing you to have no ability to turn the steering wheel. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact states that while driving at 55 mph when braking the power steering locked up without warning. she then pulled over and turned the vehicle off and then back on and the vehicle drove normally. the dealer was contacted and they stated that this was normal and not a big deal and if it happened again to bring it in to the dealer. this failure has occurred one time. there have been no repairs done to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 5000 and current mileage was 12000.

2009 chevy cobalt ls, the odometer registers 1 mile, slightly before you actually drive 1 mile. i found this using mile markers on the highway after seeing major differences from older vehicles with analog odometers as i tried to measure miles i'd hit my stop watch running on the shoulder of the road. this makes the warranty expire i guess 3-4% sooner than it should and could quite possible !@#$%¿. over the consumer whose not getting what they paid for. i wouldn't call this a safety issue but a sneaky way to screw their customer over. i just spoke to gm today about it but doubt anything will be done to resolve this. the car has about 17,000 miles on it which is really more like 16,500 or a little bit under and if something happens just after the mileage for warranty purposes, that's !@#$%¿. over your customer. i know this is going on at least in my cobalt and i find it interesting to hear today there are cases of power steering issues. i have yet to experience that thus far but will complain again is that comes up. gm is !@#$%¿. it's customers over!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt 5-speed, 2-door. he stated that there was an unknown square piece of metal sticking out of the rear passenger side panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they could not determine what caused the metal to come apart. no repairs were made to the vehicle, to date. the failure and current mileages were under 4,554.

While driving my 2009 cobalt to work in september 2009 i was involved in a serious single vehicle accident which totally demolished my car. i was driving along the interstate on a clear dry morning with light traffic, around 70 mph when i went to change lanes while slightly braking. the car went out of control and i was not able to correct. i hit the cable barrier in the median going backwards and the car spun around after hitting the barrier repeatedly. from the minute the highway patrol arrived i have been asked what happened. i explained to the officer that the car just went out of control,like hitting sand or gravel but there was none on the highway. there was nothing on the road that we could see and he did not issue me a ticket. my insurance company wanted to know if i was texting or blacked out and if i was drug tested. no to all of the above! i have been driving for 30 years and have never had an accident. my driving record is clear. i believe now that i look back on the accident that the power steering my have failed sending me out of control. i own two other cobalts that my children drive and this concerns me greatly. my cobalt was replaced with a chevy impala. *tr

After hearing of the problem with the chevy cobalt may now make more sense than before my daughter using my car, 2009 chevy cobalt, crashed into a guard rail. was not sure at the time as to why and state patrolman was confused as why there were no skid marks at the time. but steering was sensitive then and she just lost control, per say. she now has bad nightmares from this. though the car was repaired (almost $5,500.) she is a afraid to sit in my vehicle. to me it still acts sensitive. i drive it short distances, while driving my ford truck longer distances(steering is much more steady in the 2006 truck). this happened in 10 feb 2009. *tr

Driver died in a solo car accident involving a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after swerving from his to the next, the driver could not safely return to his lane. his car just went off the road and crashed. the steering on the car just did not seem to work together with the car braking system. *tr

Tl*the driver owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the driver noticed that the electric power steering failed whenever the steering wheel was turned. the steering wheel became disabled and the driver experienced extreme difficulty when turning the wheel. the failure eventually corrected itself after driving. the dealer stated that it was engineered that way to save fuel and it was changed from a hydraulic steering wheel for that purpose. she was told that there was no "fix" for the problem since there was nothing to repair. she called the manufacturer and it was reinforced that the vehicle was designed to perform that way. the current mileage was 27,933. the failure mileage was approximately 27830.

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving approximately 30 to 35 mph on normal road conditions. suddenly, smoke expelled from the front end of the vehicle. the driver pulled over to the side of the road to inspect underneath the hood and the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. the fire and police department were called to the scene. the fire department extinguished the fire. the vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a collision center. there were no personal injuries. the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the failure mileage was 8,000. updated 03/01/10 *bf updated 09/07/10*jb

We purchased a 2009 chevy cobalt for our son who is just learning to drive. while practicing parallel parking and the 3 point turn the steering locked up and was impossible to move. we took it into the dealer who said that this is a problem that could occur (and there was a bulletin issued by gm) because the power steering is run by computer and it could overheat which could happen when practicing parallel parking. however, there was nothing they can do to fix it. i do not find this an acceptable solution since my son is a first time driver and has not even taken his driving test yet. i would like to know if there are any options available. *tr

Background: i have a chevy cobalt ('07) and currently having a serious problem with power steering. i did some research and noticed hundreds of owners experienced the same or similar problem all over the country(us). 1. problem occurs after start driving for couple hundreds feet or less. regardless of speed or turning the steering wheel, problem will occur. 2. how often? varies from couple minutes to couple seconds, but problem occurs every time the car runs. 3. shutting down the engine and reignite it again. this will restart the programming of the vehicle but does not solve the problem. after couple of hundred of feet, problem arise. *tr

Power steering on my 08 cobalt shuts down and it locks up even when im driving. it is very dangerous and one time on a turn it locked up and i almost got into a accident. *tr

I have a 2007 chevy cobalt and the power steering goes out when i go to make a sharp turn. (the wheel will not turn unless i give it gas and go straight for a little while, then sometimes it will then turn.) garage says that computer doesn't show anything wrong with it...but will take it back to garage again and again...until they tell me that a recall is on it. i pray that this doesn't happen when i'm in heavy traffic! very dangerous! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 20 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the dealer was contacted and the steering component was replaced under warranty. the repair did not remedy the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, and was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 145. the current mileage was 440. updated 11/23/09. *lj the consumer stated the steering would bind when attempting to parallel park. the dealer stated it was a feature designed to shut down the electric steering pump. updated 11/24/09

2009 cobalt ss. the inner rear brake pads are completely gone while the outer brake pads still have over 80% life left on it. brought the car to rick hendrick chevy and the dealership refuse to fix it under warranty. they said it was normal. the car has 23k miles on it, just about all of that is high way miles. i drive the car normal and do no abuse it. also want to state that the front brakes still have over 50% life left. *tr

I purchased a new 2009 chevrolet cobalt from classic chevrolet in sugarland, tx on june 8, 2009. on june 10, 2009 the clutch pedal fell off as a result of a retainer not being secured at the lordstown factory. at 8848 miles, on september 23, 2009 i took the vehicle in for its first service work to the same dealership. i informed them that the clutch pedal had become inoperative and that i had secured the locking nut but asked them to check it further. the dealership found other retainers missing from the clutches master cylinder. the car had left the factory in an unsafe driving condition that could have resulted in an injury to myself or others. *tr

My car would chime for me to look at instrument panel to see that the "airbags needed to be serviced".it would give me this message every 15 mins. for the hour drive i was on the road. the next day i called the dealer & set up an appointment. that afternoon when they were done with my car i was told that the mechanic had already seen this a few times & knew exactly what it was. my print out from service reads "diagnostic code #b0012 stored in system test circuit, module shorting out under steering wheel , replaced sir coil & repair circuit.* my car is a 2009 chevrolet cobalt lt (just purchased 06/05/09) with 2600 miles. *tr

Air bags did not deploy in a 2009 chevrolet cobalt crash that caused $7,200 in damage and on star did not call or report the crash. when i asked why, i was told "because the "brains" of onstar was "knocked out" in the crash, that shut down the air bag system and other safety measures." fortunately, this crash did not cause any bodily harm to the person involved, but the whole front end of the car was pushed in, radiator was pushed back, with lots of other damage. the person in the car was fine, but if the engine would have been pushed in further in, it could have been in the lap or, even worse, the chest of the person driving. i do not have on star for it to be "disabled" in a crash because of where it is placed in the vehicle. this seriously needs to be examined and fixed before someone does really get hurt, if this had not happened already. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the contact loss control of the steering wheel and was forced shut the engine off so that it could reset itself. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer has not been notified. the failure mileage was 650.

No incident has occurred at this point, however, i see this as a potential safety hazard. i have a 2009 chevy cobalt with battery installed in the trunk. the battery vent tube is connected to the top of the battery by a plastic elbow, a plastic vent tube is connected to the male nipple on the elbow. the plastic vent tube inside diameter appears to be too small inside diameter for the male nipple. the plastic vent tube is split where it attaches to my battery where it is pushed onto the male nipple which will allow the vented hydrogen gas to vent into the trunk (which is part of the passenger compartment only separated by the back seat) i think presents a potential safety hazard and potential fire risk. i can send you a picture of the split vent tube if you need to see it. i assume that this is a factory installation defect, this is not an improper repair defect, so this situation could exist on other models using this type of vent tubing. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact rear ended another vehicle due to brake failure. the speed was unknown and there were no injuries. this was the second time that the brakes failed without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they duplicated the failure the following day. the contact was not informed of what caused the failure. he waited two weeks for a claim person to call him back. he was informed that the vehicle must go through his insurance company. the contact stated that the insurance company did not cover brake failure. the dealer turned the matter over to the manufacturer. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. it has not yet been decided if the vehicle will be repaired under warranty or through the insurance company. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the failure and current mileages were 16,000.

My wife has an defribulator pacemaker. we need the air bag disengaged. we have been haggling with the dealer for almost 2 weeks. they are dragging their feet on this matter. the heart hospital says if the air bag came out and hit my wife, it could kill her. this is the third new vehicle i have bought from dobrinski's in okeene. i need something done. i do not have to buy chevy's. i might have to change dealers. thank you, rusty ferrell *tr

At time of purchase of a new 2008 chevrolet cobalt, it was noticed the driver side rear view mirror had limited adjustment range and could not be adjusted for a clear rear view before the adjustment lever reached the end of its range. the dealership reported that many customers complain of the same defect but as yet the factory has provided no solution. i believe this factory defect has potential to cause serious accidents or mishaps. *tr

No start issue. battery and alternator good. wont start after it’s been driven for about 1 hour. when you turn car off it won’t start until it cools down. i have not been able to go anywhere because it won’t start when i come out of store st shop again. new starter put in and won’t start. they are going to keep looking

Driving on a highway, power steering failed and steering became very difficult. it was worse when the vehicle was slow. following the road was very difficult.

The steering lost power assistance and became difficult to steer while driving at low speed in the city. this problem is still occurring and affects steering at all speeds

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Fuel line rotted out near middle of car. it was not leaking when i left the house, but smelled of gas when i got to work, and was missing a significant amount of fuel. the same thing happened to my in-laws who have a cobalt. absolute junk, with no thought of being designed with corrosion resistance in mind. underside of car is hosed off every other week during winter months, not other vehicles have experienced fuel line failures despite increased relative age.