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Problems with 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt AIR BAGS

On average, the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 79 633 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 78 complaints from 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

FRONTAL 6 SIDE/WINDOW 4

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt

My service airbags light keeps comming on it started once it hit 90 thousand miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 10 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the passenger side curtain air bag deployed without warning or an impact. the contact pulled over into a parking lot. in addition, the bracket that held the seat belt came off the seat and struck the contact's hand. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to jerry's chevrolet (1940 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234) where it was determined that the vehicle performed as designed and the repairs had to be paid by the contact. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at low speeds, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact also mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated periodically. the steering wheel was unable to be turned. when the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the passenger side air bag sensor and the electric motor power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 141,152.

Service air bag light comes on randomly.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning and crashed into a concrete guardrail three times. the air bags deployed partially. a police report was filed. the contact stated that she could not move and was taken to the emergency room to receive medical attention. the vehicle was not destroyed. the local chevrolet dealer was made aware of the crash. the manufacturer was made aware of the crash and performed a diagnostic test which found no failure. the failure mileage was 134,000. updated 07/18/17*lj *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in a recall for the air bags. the vehicle was repaired. the air bag warning indicator was illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side air bag was deactivated despite the passenger seat being occupied. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the recall details were not provided. the approximate failure mileage was 17,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced and was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering). the manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and did not offer further assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

I give my car chevy cobolt to billy navarr lake charles for ignation switch recall because gm corporate told me take there and chevy delar billy navarr sold my car to some body but they are saying some body steel the car and they can do nothing

Airbag and/or seat belt tensioner module. the service airbag warning light is illuminated on the dic. two dealerships have been notified of the issue and say it's a "known problem" but not covered under any warranty, tsb, or recall, and quote $500-1000 to repair the issue. the issue is caused by the movement of the wires and/or module when the passenger seat is occupied.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while the vehicle was stationary, the air bag sensor stopped working. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

Power steering completely fails while parallel parking or when car is stationary and you try to turn the wheel, its impossible to steer. scary to think if it happens on highways. started a year ago and now its permanent

I just bought 2008 chevy cobalt. the seller reported the mileage initially as 112,000. at time of purchase, 150,000 approximately. however there was/is no way to view mileage on dash of car, with the exception of briefly prior to starting the vehicle. it actually shows approximately 159,000 km. conversion of km into miles says 98,000. in addition to mileage discrepancy, there is a very strong smell of gas inside the car, the steering wheel is upside down, 2 or 3 motor and or transmission mounts are broken or not attached, right front rotor bad, no functioning blinkers or brake lights, dash lights indicate svc tire monitor needs attention, air bags need serviced, brake light stays on, the trunk release isn't working, the wiring is questionable, only one speaker works, no stereo antennae, no horn, no way to view critical engine information, such as temperature or battery life. service engine light on constantly, seller indicated all recalls had been addressed and he was supposed to be responsible for taxes on vehicle which were included in price, but i wound up paying back registration fees from 2014. all attempts ...

Airbag warning light illuminated. dealer states b0081 71 code found when scanned and passenger presence code 23 set. found bulletin 09-06-40-003a covering this issue. checked wiring, modified sleeve and recommended replacing passenger side seat belt tensioner. research shows this to be a known defect and dealership acknowledged this by modifying the connector sleeve. this is a safety concern and should be recalled for repairs at no cost to the consumer.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. while merging approximately 35 mph, the front and rear exterior lights failed without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into a concrete wall. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained a concussion that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,048. ...updated 01/20/16 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. *js

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, there was a loss of steering, which resulted in a driver side impact collision. the air bags did not deploy. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. a police report was filed. there were no injuries reported that required medical attention. the failure mileage was 138,000.