Problems with 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

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

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 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. 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 defective ignition recall. consumer has different vehicle complaint in artemis. *smd

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 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.

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 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. 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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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 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 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 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.

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

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. *tr

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. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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