Problems with 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Received notice of recall. took my car to dealership service center. still have not heard anything in regards to the part being available. i took everything off the keyring as suggested. since then i have locked myself out of my home and car. this has been a terrible inconvenience for me. it is easier when my keys are together for sure! i am a patient person but for goodness sakes! i cannot keep worrying about locking myself out of car and home everyday for who knows how long. please!!!!!! when are the parts going to be available? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer and dealer were notified numerous times, but did not know when the parts would be available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated she has been on a waiting list, since april 2014, due to lack of parts. for over a month, the key has been getting stuck in the ignition. *jb

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to waiting several months for parts to complete recall. *smd

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks information about collision insurance for loaner vehicle. *smd

Submission from constituent re 2007 chevrolet cobalt. *smd the consumer stated he was unaware of the potentially dangerous, threatening situation, which could have resulted in a fatality, and/or injury. the consumer stated these vehicles should be removed from the road, and warn affected drivers not to drive the vehicles at all. the consumer no longer feels safe driving the vehicle, and is requesting a loaner vehicle or compensation to rent a vehicle, until gm resolves the matter completely. *jb

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the current actions being taken to remedy the situation were inadequate at best. the consumer did not feel safe driving the vehicle. also, the gas tank had to be replaced due to a leak caused by a defective seal, that was recalled. the consumer had the seal replaced, prior to the recall. however she was denied reimbursement, because the work was not performed at a gm dealership. the blower motor was replaced multiple times, due to it causing a leak on the passenger side of the vehicle. *jb

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer requests reimbursement for having to trade in vehicle involved in ignition switch recall for a loss. *smd

To whom it may concern, i am a 76 year old woman who has contacted my local gm dealers in hopes of resolving the ignition recall for my chevy cobalt and have been unsuccessful. today i spent over an hour on the telephone with gm and speaking to a manager by the name of jay who gave me the run around to let me know that the part is not available and does not know when it will be made to meet the demand of the consumers needs. i would like a defined answer as to when this part will be available to me and all others.i was baffled when he told me that gm does not provide me an email address for customers to communicate directly to him. in addition jay did not know or was either unwilling to provide me with a phone number so that i could follow up on my issue. i'm not certain how gm being such a large international vehicle manufacturer can not provide its employees with an internal email or phone number for customers to contact the representative assisting them. i am gravely concerned for my safety given my age, and what i would do in the event my vehicle should stall on the street or freeways in my area. i would appreciate a response including which local dealer can supply and install the part needed so i may be assured that my vehicle is functioning to its fullest potential without thinking of the recall. the service request number i was provided by gm is [xxx] in advance, i appreciate your assistance and look forward to a response and resolution to this matter. thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v04700 (air bags , electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact did not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the contact also mentioned that the key was loose in the ignition. the contact mentioned that he received notices for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the dealer stated the parts were not available in order to perform repairs. the manufacturer was contacted who stated that they were making only a limited amount of parts available and could not provide an estimated amount of time of when the parts would be available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 41,500. updated 8/11/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle experiences a failure with the ignition key to turn on at almost every start up. parts were not available. updated 08/20/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 51,000. updated 05/28/14 ma the consumer stated her vehicle still hasn't been repaired regarding the ignition recall. updated 08/05/14

I am the owner of a 2007 chevy cobalt. i was not made aware of the dangerous and deadly ignition switch recall until 3/28/14 when i mother told me of it. i immediately phoned gm and the response after giving the rep my vin was i'm not sure what to tell you but yes there is a recall. i asked if she was able to show my car was part of the recall why i wasn't notified in the mail. i indicated that the car is registered and insured under my name only and that i have presently been living at the same address for 7 years. i've had the car for almost two years. she was not able to give me an answer. i am completely appalled as a chevy owner as i have always told people chevy's were a great car to own. i think you should be aware of this as others may be in the same position i was in and was never notified of this dangerous recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. there are no failures at this time. there are no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 35 mph, the loss of power warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign numbers: 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition switch) and 10v073000 (steering), but the failures recurred. the contact also stated that the key would not turn in the ignition and the steering wheel was still difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable for the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Ignition switch recall- gm refuses to provide a loaner vehicle until recall repair, with no date given on possible repair. communication with customer service has stopped. they will not answer e-mails and there is no # to speak to someone live. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the ignition would not turn over when inserting the key into the ignition. the contact had to make multiple attempts to start the vehicle to no avail. the contact removed multiple keys from the key chain and the vehicle was able to start sporadically. the contact also attempted to schedule an appointment for repairs under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) however, the local dealer stated that the part would not become available until mid april. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal noise when started, the key was difficult to turn in the ignition and the driver's side door would only open manually. additionally, the vehicle stalled without warning as the contact decelerated to a traffic stop and the vehicle could not be immediately restarted. the contact also stated that the air bag warning light would sporadically illuminate. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and was waiting for the necessary parts to complete the repair. the contact believed that the time frame for the defect to be remedied was unreasonable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,728.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa recall campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the part needed was currently unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to be available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. there are no failures at this time. rk

I have had electrical issues dating back as fast as 4 years ago. in 2013 my car stopped while driving. i had to have it towed to a shop and spent close to $300 to fix it. it was not the battery. i am in the gm recall for cobalts. my vehicle is currently sitting at bill fox in rochester mi waiting for parts. i do not feel safe driving this car even if the part comes in and i am getting the car back. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an authorized dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 196,000. updated 05/12/14 ma *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:14v171000 (electrical) however,was made aware that parts were not available to perform the repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to remove from the ignition on multiple occasions. the steering wheel was also extremely difficult to turn intermittently. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph she lost control then flipped and rolled into an embankment. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed. the contact sustained minor injuries. the contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,800.

First the battery died in the car. after that the car fell apart. the keys became lodged in the ignition and would not come out. the stereo lost all and complete power. fuses were checked for the radio none were blown. as a result of the keys being stuck in the ignition, it drained power from the battery and i had to turn the interior overhead light to on and the car would then regain power and start. all except the radio. the recall for the ignition cylinder was announced and i had the car serviced at a gm dealer. after the repair of the ignition cylinder the keys still were lodged in the ignition switch. i was told the switch lever needed to be replaced. how could a dead battery cause all of this at once. the radio and electrical issues happened directly after the battery died and never returned back to normal even after purchasing a brand new battery. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shuttered and stalled without warning. as a result of the failure, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle, causing it to spin around multiple times. the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle was able to be restarted but, once it was turned off, the key became lodged into the ignition switch. a police report was filed and no injuries were reported. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the repairs have not been taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I find it incredible that it is taking months upon months to complete a simple parts replacement. i was notified in march 2014 of the recall and replacement of the ignition switch for my car and contacted the repair shop for my area that was assigned to do the repairs in march and was told they did not know anything about the recall. i received another letter in april and called the shop again on may 12, 2014 and was informed that the part had to be ordered and it would take 4 to 6 weeks, so i waited until june 4, 2014 to check in on when they could fix the switch and was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks again. i feel that the public is getting the run around in this situation and that the gm company is trying to delay this so that they won't have to fix the problem because time has run out. the parts manufacture has had plenty of time to make more or get more parts this is a stall tactic and i feel that i am taking a risk with my life every time i have to drive to work. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number 14v1710009 (electrical system). the dealer was not able to perform the recall repairs since the parts were still not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Received a recall notice from the manufacturer regarding a defect with the ignition. contacted dealership to make appt. no part available. have contacted dealership regularly and no part available. it is now august and part is still not available. *tr

Tl the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 30 mph the ignition switch failed and the vehicle stalled causing the steering wheel to lock. the contact had a difficult time removing the key from the ignition and was unable to get the key back into the ignition. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the ignition switch was faulty and it was replaced at the owners expense. the failure occurred on march 2, 2014. the manufacturer advised her that the recall was not available until april of 2014 and there was nothing they could do to assist her. the contact was concerned that the failure could recur and result in a fatal crash. the approximate failure mileage was 179,000. rk updated 04/22/14 ma the consumer stated the steering wheel locked up and there was a vibration in the steering wheel. updated 04/24/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2007 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. *smd after receiving a rental vehicle, less than 24 hours later, the consumer received a call saying the vehicle was ready for pick-up, as the repairs has been made. also, the vehicle would suddenly lock on its own. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key failed to enter the ignition after several attempts. once the key was finally inserted into the ignition, the key failed to turn to start the vehicle. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (electrical system), but the parts would not be available for several months. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the parts would arrive. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

There are a lot of recalls on these vehicles right now, everytime i call to see if mine is recalled for ignition trouble they say no. i want mine replaced, at gm's expense. we just had the blinker switch replaced and there are times the ignition seems stuck. how can we know if there is a recall when we purchased used? *tr

My daughters car caught fire. no one seems interested because she made it out alive. i am having issues with finding out who is at fault. i am requesting some answers. *tr

My door locks are electric locks and they lock on their own and when i am driving they tend to go up and down on their own. this has been going for three weeks. also the sound for my signal and seat belt warning is not clicking nor chiming, the left speaking went out at the same time the sound stopped. *tr

While accelerating moderately from a stop, the engine completely died while in first gear. i coasted to a stop on the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights to alert other motorists. each time i tried to restart the engine, it sputtered and shook violently and then died. i kept trying for about five minutes and on one try the engine finally started and stayed running. the rpm gauge remained at zero even though i was able to accelerate and drive away from where i had initially pulled over. after about a minute, the rpm gauge started functioning normally. please advise. thank you. *tr

The engine turned off all by itself while i was driving around a corner, causing the car to go off the road. i was going about 35 mph, and applied the brakes as fast as i could, but the car went up and over the curb, across the sidewalk, and both front tires went down off the steep edge of the sidewalk's far side into the mud. the part of the car body immediately behind the front tires was almost touching (way less than 1 inch above) the edge of the top / edge of the sidewalk. i couldn't reverse back up and over the sidewalk edge. a tow truck was called, and pulled the car straight back and up/over the edge of the sidewalk and onto the road. some sort of dust cover thing from up inside the passenger-side wheel well had been torn loose during the crash off the sidewalk edge and was still laying in the mud. after i restarted the car and drove home, the steering / suspension (i cannot tell which) made a creaking and grinding sort of noise when turning, and i could tell from the extensive bouncing at even little bumps in the road that both front struts had been damaged. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 201,000.

I am writing because i am the owner of a 2007 chevy cobalt and there is a recall on one of the parts on the key fab or with the electrical connection in the steering wheel that can cause engine to shut off. i have received letters telling me to wait until parts have become available and have also been told there have been fatalities due to this issue. while i my self have not experienced a fatal accident when i was driving with two others in my car some time last year the car just shut off but the key stayed in the on position and should not have been shut off, i am however concerned and am not satisfied that i am being told to wait a month or two longer and feel something should be done sooner whether its getting the part sent out faster or issuing a rental vehicle because gm's solution to park the vehicle until the part is available does not work for my self i have to go to college, to an internship, and work and can not afford to not go to any of those things. safety should be a issue that is dealt with and putting peoples lives at stake is stupid especially when there is another way to handle the situation but gm is chose not to do so. and if anything is not done or the part is not here sooner and something happens to me or my vehicle between now and than i am assuming gm is the one who is going to pay for the damage caused by one of their vehicles with an issue they new about and are not working fast enough to handle? *tr

While backing out of a parking space and shifting into drive, my 2007 cobalt lost power steering. a chime sounded and the dash lit up with an error message about power steering failure. i've previously taken advantage of the recall for the assisted power steering rebuild in 2010, yet the component has failed again! gm wants me to pay for a tow to the dealership and pay for a diagnostic. i will pay for a tow, but i will not pay for them to tell me that the assisted power steering has again failed. if i take it to the dealership, and they find an error code indicating that the assisted power steering has failed, i believe they should not charge me at all. furthermore, they should replace - not rebuild - this faulty, ill conceived device that has such poor design. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to start. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the failure recurred. while driving approximately 20 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled and the contact crashed into a curb. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

This is my second e-mail to you about my timing chain breaking and destroying my engine which i had to replace at my expense ($5,100) because gm would not pay for the repairs. i am resending this because of the recent recall on cobalts ignition switches that they knew about 10 years ago and did nothing. the timing chains on these models (cobalts) have been breaking for years according to 3 mechanics i spoke to whom all said there should have been a recall years ago just like the ignition switches they ignored up to now. please look into this defect because i have also herd from 5 other cobalt owners who have gone through the same problem as me.( not a coincidence). *tr

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact did not experience any failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not contacted.

My cobalt started sticking upon entering the key to ignition. sometimes it started right away, others, i had to sit & wait, try again & then it would start. never knew if it would or would not start. dealt with it until i heard about the recall. called the number on the letter i received in march 2014, when i made my report on my vehicle. i was told it would be april 7, 2014 when my parts would be in. called dealer where i purchased the car in april around the 22nd 2014 & was told the end of may 2014 the parts would be in. asked for a car to drive until then & the service dept. @ [xxx] laughed @ me.....now searching for another dealership in my area & to purchase or lease a new vehicle, i have much anxiety & am weary of traveling @ all. not acceptable. since then, april 29th 2014, service engine light came on & had to pay over $300 for that repair. not sure what will happen next, still feel unsafe in my own car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr