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Issues with Chevrolet Cobalt STEERING by Years

The Chevrolet Cobalt had plenty of problems with various aspects of STEERING as 3515 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Models of 2006, 2005, 2007 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with STEERING.

Browse Chevrolet Cobalt STEERING problems by years

Do Chevrolet Cobalt models have STEERING problems?

Below you may see the STEERING components and the number of complaints they received.

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 149 COLUMN 40 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 25 RACK AND PINION 5 PUMP 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 RACK 1 SHAFT SECTOR 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 LINKAGES 1

Worst Chevrolet Cobalt Problems

STEERING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt August 1, 2008 Victims: 99 Mileage: 50000 miles

There were no events leading to the failure of the power steering in my 2006 chevy cobalt. it happens everyday, atleast once every three minutes. in o...

STEERING
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt December 21, 2012 Victims: 7

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STEERING
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt August 8, 2009 Victims: 6 Mileage: 8000 miles

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

Recently reported STEERING problems on Chevrolet Cobalt

The STEERING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check electrical system warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the steering became firm and difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 147,018.

The STEERING
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

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

The STEERING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while his wife was driving at 20 mph, the steering ceased which caused the vehicle to go through an intersection. the driver was unable to steer the vehicle in either direction. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the diagnostic test was still pending. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

The STEERING
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. loud grinding sound with alarm. almost unable to control. when stationary steering play excessive in both directions. airbag light states airbag is off. control arms replaced 2 week before incident. warning light has been on since repairing of control arms. dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.

The STEERING
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

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

The STEERING
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt

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.

The STEERING
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Vehicle was parked at a store i went to get in it and the power steering light came on it would not let me turn the wheel at all. i would like to know if the power steering has been recalled in my car.

The STEERING
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

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

The STEERING
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering wheel randomly gets tight to turn. concerned about safety and steering going out. i'm aware of a steering issue recall on chevy cobalt.

The STEERING
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

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