Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt STEERING

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated that while driving he lost power steering and noticed a failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. he then continued driving normal without any additional power steering failures. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and inspected where it was determined that the electric power steering unit failed. the vehicle has not been repaired since no warranty is available. the failure and current mileages were 54000.

I currently own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt lt 2.2l. recently as i am driving the power steering message appears on my dash and the power steering goes completely out. i have to try my hardest to navigate the vehicle off the road and turn it off, and upon restarting the vehicle it is fine again. sometimes this occurs frequently and others it can go for a few minutes in between. the car has 70,000 miles on it and is in good condition and this situation occurred completely spur of the moment. the problem causes control of the vehicle to become very very hard and in many conditions could cause serious harm due to accidents resulting from being unable to turn the wheel and maintain control on the road. this problem is completely unrelated to any faults of the owner as the system is electronic and does not require maintenance. *tr

I have two issues with my 2006 chevy cobalt: 1. aug 2009 the power steering went out completely while driving, rendering it nearly impossible to navigate. it works everytime i turn on the car for approximately 1-3 minutes and goes out everytime it's driven. i've been quoted that it will cost me $565 just for the part which must be ordered from a gm dealer only since the warranty ran out at 50k miles, the power steering went out on me at around 50500 miles. just past the mark. this is a very dangerous issue that seriously needs to be addressed and recalled by gm for i've read hundreds of complaints from others who drive the same make and year. 2) the second issue is that the key locks in the ignition at least once a week making it impossible to start the car. please look into these problems with this car for they can be very dangerous before someone loses their life over it. *tr

While driving, my 2006 chevrolet cobalt's power steering light comes on and the wheel tightens to the point where it becomes to hard to drive. it happens at any time while driving. i have been driving straight and the light comes on and i have to pull over and turn the car off and back on to reset it inorder to drive. in the book it says that if the vehicle goes through to many hard turns while driving it tightens to slow the driver and stop them from driving irresponsibly. since the problem occurred without fault to my driving i took it to the dealer and had the electronic power steering module and motor replaced it worked fine for one full day. then the problem came back. i then took the car back to the dealer and they said that the power steering module had to be replaced again. i have looked online at others complaints on topix and ask.com and many others are having the same problems with the same system. this problem poses a serious safety issue since it happens instantly, there is no forewarning the power steering light comes on and the wheel tightens all at one time. it is especially unsafe when turning the vehicle because all you can do is keep straight or stop and turn off the vehicle. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt with power steering that stop working. *tr

I have a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. it has the problem where in the middle of driving it will randomly shut off the power steering. the steering wheel will even lock up at times. i have almost been in several accidents because of this. it is my only means of transportation. i am stuck with this car, because it costs around 1100 dollars to fix! i searched the internet and there is a countless amount of people that are having this problem. i fear for my life every day that i have to drive this car. now this car has 44k miles on it and it is just out of warranty. i do not want any one else killed because of this poor manufacturing. if there is a class action lawsuit, i want to be involved! also, this issue happens almost everyday for the past month and continues. once i pull over to the side of the road (if i can) and shut the car off then turn it back on, the power steering resumes working and i can drive for a while again. *tr

I am the owner of a 2006 chevy cobalt with approximately 47000 miles. recently, my wife was driving to the grocery store with my two small children when the power steering went out. fortunately, she was able to gain control of the vehicle and bring it to a stop on the side of the road. after turning the car off and then back on the power steering returned to normal. this has happened several more times after the incident. my wife was able to get the car to a mechanic who informed her that the electronic power steering motor is going bad and that we were not the first to have this problem. we also found that this car has a recall on its fuel injectors as well as the head liner. currently no recall on the power steering problem. the car is scheduled for repair on august 22nd. *tr

2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering power steering fails while driving vehicle coggin chevrolet, kissimmee florida acknowledges this is a known defect with this vehicle but still insists i pay $1200 to repair. *tr

I am driving my chevy cobalt 2006 on a busy road and all of a sudden my power steering light goes on and my wheel will not turn. i couldn't even steer my car to avoid traffic at first unless i really tugged at the wheel. this is extremely dangerous! estimated repair is 2000! on a 2006 car now that it is out of warranty! *tr

I have a 2006 cobalt and the power steering just went out. i have heard several people complain about power steering system failing on theirs as well. *tr

The events leading up to this failure were none. i have a 2006 chevy cobalt and my electrical powering steering went out on a trip with my two children. i am so upset about this. the "power steering" light came on exactly one minute before this happened on the highway. i had no notice and had to pull hard off the highway and restart the car. i took it to the chevy dealership (without a warranty) and it is going to cost $2000. i do not have this kind of money and also still owe $10,500 on a car that is dangerous to drive my children in. the entire steering column will have to be replaced is what the chevy dealership said. *tr

I got in my 2006 chevy cobalt car this past saturday and was driving down the hill that i live on when i reach the curb and need to turn and the steering wheel would not turn and locked while driving. there was a car coming the other direction and i almost hit it because my steering wheel locked. the steering wheel is still locked and i haven't been back in it to drive. this car does not have power steering fluid it is all electronic. *tr

I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. on august 7, 2009 my daughter (19 years old) was traveling with my niece (11) and my nephew (8) the power steering light came on making it impossible to steer the car. my daughter got it the side of the road, turned the car off, restarted the engine there was power steering she began traveling again and it repeatedly lost power steering. the car has been at the dealership to be repaired since the date of the incident there is an undetermined length of time before the part will available for repair. this is a very dangerous thing to happen. please address this issue and require gm to recall these cars before someone gets hurt. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that intermittently while driving he experiences a loss of power steering. the inability to steer while driving increases the risk for vehicle crash. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the power steering motor needed to be replaced at an expense of $356.00. he is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. the failure and current mileages were 50,000.

The power steering stops working, and i have to turn off my car and it works again for only one minute! and it stops working again! *tr

I was making a u turn the first time my power steering went out, i thought i was out of gas or something so i turned the key to off and restarted the car,it was fine for a while maybe 20 min. and then it went out on me again going around a corner then i realized it was my power steering that's when i found out it was completely electronic .it comes and goes as it pleases now!!!!! (this is a 2006 chevy cobalt !!!!!!!!!!!! ) *tr

2006 chevy cobalt power steering keeps going out and when you cut it off and recrank it will work for a little while then same thing happens again. bought it used in 2008 didn't think i would need warranty so i didn't purchase it and from what i'm reading on different forums this is an ongoing problem for many cobalt owners its time chevrolet did a recall to fix this dangerous issue. *tr

Power steering going out on & off at the beginning & now is after one minute of driving, it gets very stiff hard to maneuver i was about to crash so many times. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and a technician concluded that since he could not identify the cause of the failure, he could not provide a free remedy. prior to the failure the ignition switch was replaced. the failure and current mileages were 78000. updated 11/10/09 *cn the consumer also stated the vehicle would cut off in the middle of traffic. the vehicle has been to the dealer 6 times. updated 11/13/09.*jb

Chevrolet cobalt's power steering disables the car, while in operation! the brakes disengage and transmission shakes violently. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a chiming noise inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. suddenly, the power steering failed. the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the driver proceeded to a parking lot and turned off the engine. roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the technician stated that the steering column motor assembly failed. the vehicle was being repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 28,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while approaching a stop, the contact noticed that the power steering suddenly stopped working. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the failure mileage was 62,305.

The power steering goes out in my 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss coupe. when this happens it causes the steering to be very difficult to steer and a crash could result. *tr

Power steering failure while on way to work. warning light came on prior to power steering failure. dealer contacted, and car taken in the next day. although the warning light did not come on and the steering worked the next day, was told there was a problem with the electronic components in the steering column, and the motors were faulty. parts had to be replaced. *tr

Power steering goes out when turning slowly

1. we were driving and a light came on that said that there was a problem with the power steering. 2. it happens within several seconds of starting the car, that the power steering fails. 3. went to the chevy dealership and they said that there is a shortage in the power steering box and that i would have to replace it and it would cost $1,000. *tr

2006 chevrolet cobalt, 77,000 miles words powersteering lit up on dash and i was unable to steer car while moving. no consequences on block from my house but it is not a fluid system. this is not preventable and i viewed one report with over 375 complaints of the same problem with 2005 - 2008 cobalts. this needs to be recalled if this is a steering column problem with such prevalence. i travel quite a distance to work. what if i had been on the interstate as usual? *tr

2006 chevy cobalt, power steering keeps going out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated when driving at any speed and turning the steering wheel to the right, there was an unusual cracking noise coming from the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power assist motor was replaced yet the failure persisted. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 51,000. updated 10/26/10. *lj the left front strut was leaking oil and the steering column was replaced. updated 10/26/10*jb

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and the steering is difficult to turn in the morning. i have to back up out of a driveway and turn my steering wheel and at times it is difficult to turn the wheel. i thought that was normal but now i am hearing it should not do that. it started back in august and has gotten more frequent, happening almost every morning. at times it does not feel like i have power steering. *tr

Power steering on my 2006 chevy cobalt went out. *tr

2006 chevy cobalt. at approximately 80,000 total miles, while driving, the power steering quit. i received a visual message from the car monitor advising "power steering". the car could be steered, but without power steering. after turning the car off and restarting, the power steering works, but at some point within 1 mile of driving, the power steering quits. this happens every time i drive. it is dangerous as it impacts my ability to steer and control the car, and it quits without warning. driving in inclement weather is especially hazardous. upon taking the car to my chevy dealer, i was advised repair would be over $1,000. *tr

2006 chevy cobalt-power steering pump goes out unexpectedly. after researching many databases, seems this is a severe problem with this model car and this particular style of electric power steering pump that gm utilizes. gm continues to ignore the consumer regarding this problem without issuing recalls or safety messages. *tr

The power steering will just go out at any time. this is dangerous due to not being able to steer. *tr

There are no events that lead to the failure. 2006 chevrolet cobalt power steering failure. i've only had the car for 2.5 years and only has 45000 miles. very dangerous when fails, almost impossible to steer safely at speeds over 45 mph. fails anywhere after 2 minutes to 10 minutes after car is cranked. hundreds of other people online have reported same issue. needs to be a recall. *tr

2006 chevy cobalt. power steering fails intermittently and is fine once the car is turned off and then on again. this occurs at least once every time the car is driven. this is independent of speed or any condition that i can recall. *tr

Sometime my power steering just goes out and the indicator says power steering. this occurs severaltimes a week. sometimes shutting the car off and starting it again cures the problem but not all the time. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevy cobalt. while driving 25-70 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and at high speeds the driver lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was unable to diagnose the failure. the current and failure mileages were 61,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the interior chime sounded three times. in addition, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. suddenly, the power steering failed and the driver had to exert greater effort to turn the steering wheel. the consumer pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. when the vehicle was restarted, the power steering was functional again; however, the warning light remained lit until the engine was turned off. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering unit, which needed to be replaced. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 32,500. updated 09/14/09. *lj updated 09/16/09.*jb

My power steering went out on my 2006 chevrolet cobalt. i was on the expressway and it went out. if i pull over and turn the car off, let it sit, turn back on, it will work fine for a random period of time before it goes out again. i almost got into an accident. now it keeps going out. i did some online research and found that hundreds and hundreds of people are having this problem. this is a very dangerous problem. *tr

While driving my 2006 chevrolet cobalt, the power steering message would appear on the led screen and the power steering would fail, reverting back to manual steering. fortunately, i was able to control the vehicle and avoid driving underneath a tractor trailer, but others may not be as fortunate. i read several hundred postings on a website last night with other people experiencing the same problems. gm will not acknowledge that there is a problem with the vehicles steering, or potentially a defect prompting a recall. once you turn the car off and restart it, the power steering works again and then the problem will repeat itself again sometimes within seconds of several minutes. this has been occurring for 3 days now and getting worse. i am waiting to take the vehicle to a gm dealer for evaluation, and i'm already being told that this is a non-covered warranty problem, costing around $2,000 to fix. *tr

1.no particular event led up to the failure - it started suddenly. 2. the power steering fault flashes then you lose power steering, when you stop the car and turn it off it resets itself, it started sporadically but has been steadily increasing in frequency, nothing has happened yet but am afraid for wife to drive car - especially with the children. 3. have checked for any recalls, etc. apparently this is becoming a common problem - i am going to check with my local dealer but do not have a lot of hope because the vehicle is about 10,000 mile out of warranty. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the power steering failed. the dealer was contacted and she was advised that the entire power steering needed to be replaced at an expense of $2000.00. he then added that the repair may not completely repair the power steering assembly. the failure mileage 48,804.

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt that is under 40000 miles. the power steering message comes on and the i lose control of the vehicle not being able to turn the wheel. this does not happen while i am at a stop it happens while i am driving in traffic. when i turn the car off it will work fine for a while and then i lose the power steering again. i took it to the mechanic and they said that they couldn't find anything wrong, but as soon i had left it started it again. i went back to the mechanic and they said that i need to replace the steering column and that will cost over $700. i have only had this car for 3 years and have kept up on all routine maintenance. this is ?!@#$%!!! i looked online and there are numerous people who have had the same complaints about this car. and as usual my warranty was just expired. this car is dangerous and i can no longer feel safe driving on the road. *tr

I own a 2006 chevrolet cobalt ss supercharged. while driving down the road i experienced the complete loss of power steering. luckily i was close enough to the dealer to bring it to the dealer who stated that this was a common problem and the part was on an at least three week backorder and that i could either leave the car with them and find another mode of transportation or drive it until they got the part. *tr

Power steering warning light comes on while driving , power steering immediately stops working, once you turn the car off it resets but no more then 5 minutes and it fails again! i luckily have not had an accident yet while this occurs but there is definitely potential for one, i brought the car to the dealer and they want to charge me over 800 dollars to replace the steering column, which i've heard is not the problem. *tr

Car traveled 75 ft while in park with the engine running and entered a lake at a girl scout camp. vehicle declared a total loss by insurance carrier. car had the shifter assembly binding replaced on 10/6/08 with mileage of 28201 mi. at an authorized chevrolet dealer while still under warranty because the key could not be removed from ignition because the car did not recognize it was in park. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. he stated while driving he lost power steering functions and noticed a failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. he then pulled off to the side of the road. the vehicle was shut off then restarted. the failure stopped and it resumed normal driving functions. a few miles later the vehicle power steering failed again. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and inspected where it was determined that the electric power steering unit had failed. no repairs were made. he will contact the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 38,500 and the current mileage was 39,000. bl

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while traveling at speeds of 30 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to maneuver. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.

I was driving on the highway and my power steering went out. i had no control of the wheel and felt my life was in danger. so i pulled on the side of the road and cut the car off and the problem went away for a minute and came back within 5 min. can you please help me!!! *tr