Problems with 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph and attempting a right turn, the power steering failed. as a result, the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the repair failed to remedy the failure. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure and current mileage was 141,000.

Gm case no.: [xxx]05/14/12- dropped off car @ ourisman chevrolet, bowie, md, power steering light came on while driving. 05/15/12 by advisor, my car was fixed, power steering motor replaced. drove car & power steering light came on, steering wheel barely turned, almost had an accident, & had a hard time accelerating. took car for repair at dealership. dealer found found communications errors, further diagnostics cost approximately $264.00 for diagnostics test. cost for diagnostics waived depending on module to be repaired. spoke w/ service advisor, told steering control module not recall item. service supervisor denied the repair costs waived. call from dealer, quoted repair price of for steering control module $1361.27. spoke with gm customer service, investigated my complaint, forwarded to supervisor, dealer advised the repair of power steering control module not part of the recall, not part of the steering system, given gm case no. 71-1069830519. dealer denied waiver of charges for diagnostics since the 1st quoted price for initial diagnostics was $150.00 to find problem and a diagnoses a non-recall item would be $265.63. service manager tony & not waiver for diagnostics fee, power steering module could not have become faulty from the power steering motor. advised dealer i was picking up my car, was told it was taken apart at that moment since they assumed i would have it fixed, gave no approval of repairs. i told dealer would pick up car 05/29/12, was going out of town, told was ok & it would be ready to pick up. spoke further with supervisor from gm cust. serv. ctr., told dealer stated power steering module not a recall item & refused to repair. 05/29/12 picked up car, car had tow written on windshield, was told car would not be towed if left over the weekend. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).*tr

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and i was driving today about 45 mph on the main st and then i was going to turn to my house i reduce my speed and when i turn my steering wheel i couldn't cuz it got lock i almost hit the car the was on front of me and then the light on my dashboard turn on saying power steering idk what to do i got really scare im not going to drive the car no more i came home and told my husband to check it and he told me that the car dont even have power steering fluid idk if this car have a recall on the power steering please help me! *tr

I was driving to work,after having the used car for 3 months,when i noticed my steering wheel shaking while i was driving at 60mph. the faster i go,the louder this problem gets. i just purchased 4 new tires in june 2013,had them mounted,balanced and aligned and i still have this shaking problem. when i had a previous problem (with my fuel pump leaking) i noticed many other similar complaints about this shaking (around may 2013) online. i took a trip to michigan for a funeral and had to go back roads instead of interstate due to this severe shaking. have there been any other complaints sent in? will this become a recall issue as well? please advice. *tr

We bought this car on jan 21 of 2011 used at john howard in morgantown wv and 3 months later the power steering light comes on and beeps and there is no power steering. this has happened 3 to 4 times since. i contacted john howard but they don't want to take care of it unless i pay for it. there was a recall on this part they are saying failed (or failing) and when i contacted the chevy dealer they say they are no longer responsible for it because 19000s mile ago it was replaced and once the recall was done then it is our problem. after talking to them longer they suggested i go to a gm dealer have it tested on my expense and if its the same thing that the recall was then they would talk about replacing it on their charge. after going to harry green in clarksburg they tell me i am responsible for whole thing that the part is out of warranty, something gm did not tell me. my thing is if they are having this much trouble with the power steering on this car, which they are, i should be no where responsible for their mistake they made over and over again. instead i pay over $8000 for a car i expect to last longer than 3 months without pumping money into it last and i have to refix a recall that didn't work to begin with. some where some how someone should be responsible and i don't feel that it should be me. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 35 mph. the dealer was notified, who stated that there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assists system). the vehicle was repaired under the recall in august 2010 when the vehicle had 58,494 miles on it. the dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle for a second time unless the contact assists with the expenses. the manufacturer was notified, who stated that they would not authorize the recall repairs a second time. they offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 58,494 and the current mileage was 64,326.

I went outside and started my car. as i attempted to drive off, the car would not steer. i learned that there had been a recall on my power steering. the cobalt has electric power steering, and can only be fixed at the dealership. the problem was fixed on 4/16/2012. on 2/26/2014, i went outside to start my car. again, as i attempted to pull off, the car would not steer. after taking it to the dealership, i learned that the entire steering column had gone out. gm knows this car is defective, and refuses to do anything about the problem. my car has been in the shop for 2 weeks, and i am getting the run around. i have had numerous problems out of this car. i've had trouble with the ignition switch, fuel problems, rattling noises, shaking, the windows going out, and the steering system. something needs to be done. gm needs to be held accountable. i make regular repairs and have routine maintenance done on my car. i should not have to continue to suffer with these issues that gm know exists. there response is always "due to the mileage and year of your car, we can't offer you any assistance." *tr

This vehicle is not safe to drive and was not built right. the manufactures knew for many years that the chevy cobalt 2006 would have a leaking gasoline system, and they kept this faulty defect to themselves for many years before bring this issue to the customer. i was driving the vehicle leaking gas for a few years unit the crack was large enough for me to smell it, while not driving, the ignition switch; with the key in it while the car was in park has started the car engine without turning the key. the key wont come out of the ignition switch. the car has turned off on me on the freeway more than 9 times. the car turned off on me going in reverse, couldn't control the brake and steering power to move out of the pole . while driving in the freeway i have had to quickly react; putting my emergency lights on and praying to god a car doesn't hit me, while with the left had side is quickly waving at the vehicles coming from behind to stop. please help me. i have two children and im tired of being exposed to the dangers of this m defected life threatening vehicle. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

When you are driving and slow down to make a turn or stop at a traffic sign, the power steering goes out and it is impossible to steer. on this make and model all of the power steering is electronic, so there is no way to repair it ourselves. i have done a little researach online and have found that there are several active recalls on this car due to power steering going out and has caused several accidents for other people. please advise the best solution. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed, giving resistance when attempting to turn the steering wheel. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 53,500 and the current mileage was 54,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering and engine warning lights illuminated and the steering wheel became hard to turn. the contact had to place the vehicle in neutral and push the vehicle home. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure and current mileage was 73,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning while attempting a turn. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure where the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. the steering camshaft sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected. the steering continued to seize sporadically when the contact attempted a turn. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 41,923.

2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states several issues with vehicle related to recalls *tgw the consumer stated there was a smell of gasoline inside the vehicle, five sensors were bad, there was a problem with the fuel pump and fuel injection system. the rpm's jumped, when the vehicle was in cruise control mode, the cruise control would shut off for no reason. the consumer had a difficult time starting the vehicle, after she filled the tank, the vehicle would steer to the left, and there were times when the vehicle would jump out of gear. *jb

Vehicle was exiting interstate 81, traveling approximately 55 mph. though braking, the car was not slowing properly and the steering was very hard, power seemingly lost. the car could not be steered around the left hand curve and hit a bridge abutment and spun around before coming to rest with the motor not running. this apparent mechanical failure was noted in the police report of the accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact started the ignition and attempted to turn the steering wheel numerous times, however there was no response. a complete loss of power steering occurred without any warning. in addition, the failure occurred on separate occassions while driving and would reset after the engine was turned and restarted. on february 17, 2011 the vehicle was repaired under a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the contact did not experience a steering malfunction prior to the recall remedy being performed. the vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. the contact planned to notify the manufacturer of the insufficient recall repair. the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

I purchased a brand new 2006 chevy cobalt and haven't had problems until recently (2012). my problem started in february 2012 when heading to a doctor's appointment. started the car and the power steering light came on. started pulling car off of parking lot where i live and the car had a jerking/bucking sensation to it and then shut off on me. had car towed to chevy dealer and the car wouldn't duplicate the same problem so i got the car back. 9 days later i go out again and the car starts with the same problem - power steering light on; jerking sensation and the speedometer dropped from 35 mph to 0. car went back to chevy dealership. again, car would not duplicate problems. got car back & since i have been scared to death to have this vehicle on the road, it has sat for 2 months. after getting gm involved, tried to take vehicle back to dealer and once again - power steering light on; jerking/bucking sensation; clicking in gear console. 3 times now i have had this car back to dealership and now they decide it's the body control module (bcm), yet they indicated that on my first trip, that a stored code showed them the bcm was not communicating. getting gm involved has been a waste of time because naturally since the warrant is off of the car, they don't want to do anything to soak up the cost of replacing this module which is going to cost me $685.00. *tr

I had received a recall in the mail for my car back in 2010 for power steering. i took it to the dealer and they fixed the problem. so i thought. a couple of times after that i had been driving and the car would completely shut off and lock up but be fine when i turned it back on. then a few days ago i was driving to work when my check engine light came on then my steering wheel locked up and it was hard to turn the wheel i came very close to wrecking. i took it back to the dealer and they told me i need a new steering rack. i had been researching this problem online and there is an awful crazy amount of complaints of the same prob. one lady even said how her daughter had wrecked over this problem. lots of other complained of getting the problem fixed time and time again and it just keeps happening. this is a major problem that someone is going to be killed over and needs to be addressed. i asked my dealer shouldn't that be fixed for recall since it has to also do with my power steering and he replies with we replaced it back in 2010. but the problem is that replacing the power steering once doesn't stop the problem from happening again! im 2 1/2 months pregnant and this scares me to be driving this car that has this problem that can happen at anytime. please help me get to the bottom of this issue before someone dies over it. thank you! *tr

Stopped at the stop sign to make a left hand turn when i started off the car would not straighten up so it sent me into a ditch and field. *tr

My wife and grandson were in the car when power steering came on the dash. it caught her attention but didn't know really what had happened till she tried to turn and almost went in the ditch. we took it to the dealer and 700.00 paid to have the problem continue to recur. it comes and goes and if it is not a problem when we take it to the dealer they don't know what to do. all they say is it is in the wiring issue and think we should buy something else. i didn't know about all these problems till it occurred to us. we bought the car new and have like the 2006 cobalt but this is the first i have heard they have a problem with the powersteering or wiring to the electric assist to the power steering. i am told they had a fix back in 2010 are we still qualified to have our car fixed under that recall. my son is going in the army in a couple weeks we wanted to let him have this car after he gets stationed somewhere but we can't give it to him when we are not trusting its safety. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering failed and the power steering light illuminated before the failure occurred. the steering wheel seized and became difficult to control. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 125,000. the vin information was not available.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering sensor light illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. the contact indicated that after turning the engine off and back on the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 85,000.

I bought the car in november of 2011. nit even 3 months later, a very loud. clunky noise started every time i go over a bump no matter how big or small. i've been to multiple mechanics and have been told my sway bar links, as well as my outer tie rod ends are bad. then another said it was my bushings. i just want the noise to stop and want to know why is the car sound like its falling apart? very disappointed with chevrolet for. not the best 1st car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle exhibited abnormal jerking and began pulling to one side. the dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to diagnose the failure. the failure recurred with the addition of the steering wheel violently shaking. the contact allowed the vehicle to cool and the failure subsided. two months later while driving 60 mph, the failure recurred with the illumination of the power steering warning light. in addition, the vehicle independently decelerated. the vehicle was towed back to the same dealer who again, was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 10,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact crashed into a curb as a result. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 97,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). approximately one year later while driving 15 mph, the steering wheel began to jerk back and forth. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 80,100.

Power steering shuts off when started, especially in cold temperatures. even when the car runs for a few minutes to warm up, steering wheel is still rigid and stiff. definitely not driveable. gears shift extremely rough and violently. unsafe in all situations, especially stop and go traffic. at idle it nearly stalls. traction control light comes on when all these things exist. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she was unable to remove the key out from the ignition or turn off the vehicle. the contact mentioned that she was able to remove the key by engaging the release button located under the dashboard. in addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the power steering started to work again once she turned the vehicle completely off. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 117,000.

Vehicle has been having problems with steering since the power steering assist motor was replaced per the recall. vehicle was serviced about 6 months ago by a chevrolet dealership because the steering wheel was locking up, and the front end was rattling. the following parts were replaced: front stabilizer end links, steering column, and serpentine belt. the steering has since developed a delayed response and requires full turns from center to end to turn right or left around corners. the turning radius has significantly declined. the car also pulls right or left when braking if the steering wheel is off center. the rattling from the front end also has resurfaced and is bad when going over bumps. current mileage is 83,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently with the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact would turn the vehicle off and back on for the vehicle to operate normally. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 79,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to steer in any direction when making a turn. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 101,093 and the current mileage was 101,094.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the steering wheel would seize and become difficult to turn. a beeping noise would sound during the failure and the steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. an appointment was scheduled with an authorized dealer to attempt to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. the vin was unavailable.

The power steering failed on yesterday september 6th, 2011. the mph needle does not move at all on the rpm needle. in order to get the vehicle to move what it seems to be 30 miles per hour i must press hard on the accelerator. there was a recall on the vehicle and i received a letter to have the car looked at by darcars dealership. i took the car to the dealership may 2011 and the representative stated that the steering column was replaced and everything is fine. now 4 months later the vehicle is in worse condition then it was prior to me taking it to the dealership. not sure what to do at this point. *tr

2006 chevrolet cobalt. consumer states issues with power steering *tgw in april 2010, the consumer received a letter stating there was a safety recall on the power steering motor and when the part arrived, it would be fixed free of charge. the consumer went to the dealer and the recalled part was replaced. however, it also caused the transmission to slip and hard braking whenever the power steering message appeared. the consumer informed the dealer of the problem and the dealer stated it had nothing to do with the recall. the consumer returned to the dealer again. the dealer claimed the problem was the control arm bushing. the dealer replaced an im insulator, link, loose sway bar bushing and the steering gear. the consumer stated she continued to experience the same problems with the transmission, and the vehicle loosing power. the consumer returned to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle had an electrical problem. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while making a turn at various speeds, the steering wheel made a popping noise. the contact also stated that the steering wheel seized. after experiencing the failures, the contact received the recall notice associated with nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that aside from the recall repairs, the vehicle needed a new sts coil. the recall repairs were performed, but the new sts coil was not installed. the steering failures continued to occur. the vehicle was not taken back for further repair. the failure mileage was 81,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering, tire traction and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the automatic door locks would lock and unlock the doors independently and without warning, and the speedometer would become inoperative. the contact would have to shut the vehicle off and restart for the vehicle to perform as normal. the dealer repaired various components unknown to the contact on several occasions however, the failure would recur. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

2006 chevy cobalt- had original recall on electric steering done. now 2 dealers can't figure out what is wring with the car, but suspect the steering module is out. driving you lose power steering, just as before. scan shows 19 codes all associated with the steering. my car and a friend with the same vehicle have experienced this. *tr

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt when i was driving to my parents house i had no control of the power steering i slightly hit the fence. i did take my car to the dealer because of the recall and had the power steering motor replaced however the problem persist and it turns out its the power steering column. isn't it suppose to be a recall for the entire power steering. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key would become stuck in the ignition. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. updated 12/01/11 *bf the consumer stated the key would get stuck in the ignition and there was no release button to remove it. the consumer stated he would have to leave the vehicle on, or leave the key in the ignition and disconnect the battery. the consumer also stated the power steering failed a times and the speedometer did not work and the windows wouldn't roll down. updated 12/08/11 updated 12/12/11 the consumer stated the brake does not have to be applied to shift out of park. the consumer experienced other problems due to the problem with the ignition. updated 12/15/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph the electronic door locks began to open and close erratically. the steering wheel became stiff making it difficult to control the vehicle. the contact stated the power steering failed and the steering wheel needed excessive effort to turn the steering wheel while driving. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. there were warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel but the contact was unaware of which ones illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 10v073000 (steering:electric power assist system) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted to verify if the vin was included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The power steering in my '06 chevy cobalt suddenly died, and continues to die every time i turn on the car. the car was working perfectly fine beforehand. this is a recent problem for me but after a few minutes of research i see that many, many people are having a similar issue with their '05-'07 cobalts. *tr

I was driving home one rainy day, about 45mph, dash lit up to shift. i looked and i was already in 5th. next second everything on dash went out. no speedometer, no shift light, no mileage or trip meter, nothing. only thing on dash that works is tach and digital display says power steering. already had an appointment for recall work for power steering assist motor, thought that maybe that was what was wrong so i kept appointment. when got back from dealer, they tell me they replaced power steering assist motor and they had noticed the dash display and had done scan and it showed the power steering motor is went out! bought this car for my daughter, to drive back in forth to school, scared for her to drive it the 90 miles a day she drives to college. thought this was just an isolated case but after checking online, i see that this is a major defect in these cars. something needs done before someone gets hurt or killed. *tr

The power steering went out in my 2006 chevy cobalt ltz while driving down the highway on the way home from work. *tr

Power steering goes out while driving. this has happened several times. it just seems to get worse. message center will just state power steering. you can cut the car off and restart. this only gives you a little more time. this is very dangerous. please help!!! *kb

About 3 years ago i started to get a thumping noise in the front end of the 2006 cobalt. i asked a mechanic what it could be and they gave me a couple things it might be also gave me idea on cost. being a single mom of two and the thumping was not to bad i did not have the money to repair. as time went on got louder and worse. so, i brought it in to have problem fixed it was the lower tie arms and something else went bad and cost me almost $1000 to fix. i looked online and found many 2006 cobalt owners say they have the same issue but was told by gm was not a safety issue so they were not recalling car it was our problem. i have noticed the lights on the dash sometime dim so low you can not see them then they will brighten again even after replacing the battery. over this winter i started to get a humming in the steering column and asked my mechanic to look he told me i have electric power steering they could not fix. i got the recall about the ignition switch and was doing as they said and only driving with key and nothing else. but now every time i stopped i was checking key to make sure it was in place and a few times it had moved slightly but did not kick it out of the on position. if i had not checked it, it probably would have with all the pot holes. then on april 6th 2014 on my way home from work (which is 24 miles away from home). when i was turning to go on the highway the steering wheel was humming again(i had no clue that there was any problems with steering columns at this point) i got onto the highway and the dash light came on and a dinging sound started and i had to fight, the car to the side of the road. i turned the car off then turned it on to see if it stopped and was able to get home. looked online to see if others where having this issue and found tons of 2006 cobalt owners having issue. that is when i saw they are recalling 2010's for it not 2006.

I just bought a 2006 chevy cobalt 2.2l. two weeks ago i had to take it into a dealer for power steering issues. there is a recall open on it so they replaced the power steering motor. now, just two weeks after fixing it, i turn my car on and there's no power steering again. i have already had it in once to fix this and it's still causing me problems. i work two jobs and don't have the money to be fixing this car repeatedly. i traded in a 1997 skylark for this 2006 cobalt wanting a newer, less to repair car. i ended up with a piece of junk that i'm still 2 yrs away from paying off. *tr

I had steering motor replaced in 11/2010 after receiving recall notice. a few days ago i got into my car and the steering wheel was locked and the car would not start. i tried again and it started, but the car would jerk slightly when the car changed gears. slowed to a stop and the steering wheel completely locked and i could not move it. turned car off then back on a moment later. continued to drive aprox. 20 miles, then when slowed to turn into a parking spot, the car completely shut down on me, steering wheel locked. took the car into the dealership that did the recall---they cannot locate the problem or give me any answers on how to actually repair car. won't acknowledge there is any problem with the steering motor that was replaced and insist it is a different issue, and thus, not their responsibility to repair free of charge. i have asked dealership to contact gm's tech support and they are reluctant to do anything for me thus far. *tr

2006 chevy cobalt steering column is falling apart and making all kinds of clunking noises while driving, chevy already replaced the power steering motor because of a recall but refuses to do anything about the actual steering column which is falling apart and destined for failure with less than 80,000 miles *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated with a loss of power steering. the steering wheel immediately became difficult to turn. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road and then towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 34,265. the vin was unavailable.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and a power steering light began to illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. after driving for approximately 5 miles the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering failed causing the steering to be hard to maneuver. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 41,088.