Problems with 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel spontaneously failed to turn and seized. in addition, the tire pressure monitoring indicator illuminated and the remaining instrument cluster warning indicators were inoperable. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 152,000.

After driving car approximately 4 miles on county roads, at 25-35mph. i arrive at my destination, stop, shift into park, and reach to turn key off. i am unable to move key from the run position, and/or remove the key. so my car is sitting there running and i am unable to turn off the engine. after nearly 10 minutes trying to turn the key back to off while jiggling the key and the steering wheel, and shifting the gear shift down and back to park several times, i am unable to regain control of the ignition switch and key. i resort to pulling a fuse underhood to kill the engine.

Wiring harness in driver's side front door creates an electrical short that disables side impact sensors/airbags. symptoms match exactly the an existing recall (15v500000) that lists only the 2010 model year as being affected. the disabling of the airbag happens every time the driver's side window is rolled down. this occurs when driving and stationary.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle did not start and spilled fuel without warning. the vehicle was towed to scenic chevrolet (864-622-2555, located at 3449 blue ridge blvd, west union, sc 29696) where it was stated that the repairs for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) could not be performed due to corroded fuel lines. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

The ignition switch won't turn on and sometimes won't turn off its very loose once you do get it on and now won't turn over at all

This has happened twice, my car wont start and the anti theft on the dash comes on but there's nothing on to kill the battery. also sometimes while driving my service air bag light comes on but goes off right after. last thing is my power locks would go crazy just locking and unlocking either when the car was off or in motion.

Electromagnetic meter (emf meter for both wireless & non-wireless forms of electrical radiation) used to measure electrical radiation levels read high levels of radiation that the meter felt was over-the-limit only when powering the vehicle on buy turning the key (with a battery & gas in the vehicle). the increase of electrical power seems to be the cause of the meter increasing. there are many wires that were under the seat that are setting off the meter when held within 12 inches of it (in the area the driver & passenger would sit - on the seat). perhaps, a recall and electromagnetic shielding needs to be added in the area where the passengers and drivers sit.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that there was no safety pre-inspection sticker when the vehicle was purchased from del chevrolet (1644 lancaster ave, paoli, pa 19301, (484) 324-4265). as a result, the vehicle failed inspection. the inspection shop informed the contact that the battery needed replacement, the vehicle needed an alignment, four new tires, and a new lower control arm and ball joint. in addition, the vehicle stalled on more than once occasion. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system, 14e021000 (electrical system), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the consumer stated upon entering the vehicle the anti-theft indicator was illuminated. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, it failed to start. the dealer (jim taylor chevrolet located at 139 grimshaw st, rayville, la 71269; (318) 728-6550) was contacted and confirmed that the contact had to pay for the repair since the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted at 800-222-1020 and stated that the vin was not included in a recall. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. updated 08/16/17*lj *cn the consumer stated initially asked was there a recall on the ignition switch. the consumer also stated the diagnosis was the shift solenoid, which was replaced on 8/8/17 and 8/10/17 but this is still a recurring problem. the consumer stated the vehicle is back in the shop and the mechanic is saying its an electrical issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the low fuel sensor indicator illuminated. the contact stated that she had 50 miles to go until the fuel tank was empty. the contact had someone come to her location to replace the ecm/trans fuse, which allowed the vehicle to restart; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in any open recalls per case number: 8-2926645326. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Eps motor has failed, i see some recalls on this why not mine. this seems to be a big problem with the cobalt so i don't understand why mine is not in the recall. i was driving when this happened. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the power steering failed and the power steering indicator illuminated. in addition, the speedometer, rpm, and fuel gauges randomly moved. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was approximately 71,250.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the instrument panel gauges fluctuated and the power steering failed. the low fuel, service traction, power steering, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over, shut it off, and restart it on the first attempt. however, the failed recurred. the vehicle was operable again after being parked for hours. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

Had the ignition switch recall "fixed" about 6 months ago, and today i go to start it and exact same thing, key stuck in ignition, now when i search recall for my car it shows nothing under my vin, now i'm stuck without my car because previous dealership didn't fix it correctly and the recall is the obvious reason!

The ignition switch was repaired under recall. now the car will start without key in switch. will stay running without key in switch. has stalled out while driving now it will not stay running and gives ignition switch dtc

Driving on the freeway and all my electrical dashboard units are flickering, my rpm and speed keeps going on and down, and my power steering message came up on the dash, then it went out and came back. not cool. not cool at all....

My 2009 cobalt began jerking when accelerating over the last few months and just 3 days ago, as i was driving down the road, my car stalls and won't turn back on. after looking at symptoms, it is very apparent that the fuel pump has gone out

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. after several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. the failure recurred multiple times intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle experienced the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14e210000 (electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start and the key did not eject from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 75,000. the vin was unavailable.

Automatic locking doors started unlocking and locking while i was driving vehicle(very scary). w/65,000 miles on this vehicle and having taken it to several repair places(one of which didn't even bother to make the change oil soon light go away after an oil change), i am now questionning the integrity of the repair guys. this will not make me a popular customer. suggestions, please????

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph, a second vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. the front and side curtain air bags did not deploy. the driver suffered back and neck injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed. the contact also indicated that the ignition switch was faulty and the vehicle would suddenly shut off while driving. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 41,147.

My speedometer rpm and gas gauge started going up and down erratically i lost power steering. i had no idea what my speed was because the speedometer was inaccurate. this was a very unsafe situation to be in as i live in colorado and we get snow and ice. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at approximately 50 mph, the two doors unlocked independently. the contact did not specify which two doors experienced the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was not available.

My electronic power steering is cutting in and out at random time intervals. called the dealer to see if my cobalt was part of the affected recall on the power steering and was informed that they will not cover the repair for my car under that recall. *js

The dic shows the reading of each tire pressure backwards, for example right front wheel is actually the rear right wheel, and left front is actually rear front. also i am unable to use the cruise control. the lights turns on but the car does not engage in the same speed for the cruise control. *js

My 2009 chevy cobalt is part of the recall affecting the ignition system, i have waited for months for the part to become available and finally received a notice stating the local dealership had the part. i contacted them to set up a date to drop it off only to be informed that they did not have the part. according to gm's ceo the parts would all be available by the end of october. i feel like i am getting a huge run around from gm in getting this vehicle repaired and need some help getting this finally handled. *tr

I have received a recall on my car that i did get fixed and after the fact my car key was locked in the ignition twice after this service was completed.. i really don't want a chevy any longer.. have had to may problems. *tr

I was on my way home and it was raining on the expressway but by the time i got to the city i live it had stop. i was exiting the expressway and was turning a left on the street i live on. i had made my turn at about 30 mph and after i had made my turn the car was straight for awhile then all the sudden the car acted up and the steering wheel or the wheels or something happen that made my car make a sharp u-turn going in front of ongoing traffic. my car went straight in front of a car and she didn't have time to stop so she hit me and we both went onto the island. i have no idea what happened but luckily we were both going slow that none of us were hurt but our cars were in bad conditions. i'm looking at 3,000 damage on my car, and probably 4,000 damage to her car. i want to say it was bc of the rain, but the road wasn't wet and i just got new tires and just got a oil change. i maintain my car very well so i have no idea why that would happen. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the ignition, preventing the vehicle from starting. the contact stated the vehicle was serviced under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). both the dealer and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 58,000.

Vehicle would not start, took it to dealership for service, and was told it was the fuel pump. 2 hours later, got a call that the module harness had to be replaced also because the connection it made to the fuel pump had burned out and fused itself to the fuel pump. the service tech stated this was a very unsafe situation, due to the fact that the exposed electrical connection inside the fuel tank had melted, and if we had been low on fuel, there could have been a fire. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and believed the failure was related to the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 35,876.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact's vehicle was included in a recall regarding the electrical system and ignition. the vehicle was repaired per the recall, which included new ignition keys. shortly after the repair, the key pad for the doors no longer were able to control the door locks. the vehicle also began to emit a burning rubber odor from the steering wheel. additionally, the starter key was difficult to remove from the ignition occasionally without having the steering wheel in a specific position. the contact also stated that sometimes the engine and all the electrical systems would fail to start; however, only the tail lights remained illuminated. it was diagnosed that the vehicle's micro switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 28,000.

Tl* the contact own a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated the vehicle experienced numerous failures. the rack and pinion had to be replaced, the window motors were replaced six times, and the ignition was replaced. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and the failures were repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the failure was not remedied. the dealer replaced the ignition switch and provided the contact with a new set of keys. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. the check engine and service traction indicators illuminated during the failure. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

I have already had the recall service performed on my 2009 chevrolet cobalt, but the ignition switch problem still persists after having the recall service performed. there's the possibility that a safety hazard to the american public still exists if there are cases similar to mine. the vehicle ignition was inadvertently switched to the "off" position while i was getting onto a highway. i was shifting my hips to adjust my seating position, and my knee bumped into my keychain and caused the ignition to switch to the "off" position. i lost speed control and power steering, but i was luckily able to move to the shoulder of the highway, shift into "park", and re-start the vehicle. this event happened within 48 hours of me having the recall service performed at a chevrolet dealership. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received recall notices for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on several occasions. the contact was able to shift into neutral and restart the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system:ignition:switch), but the failure soon recurred. the contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering); however, the parts were not available for the repair. the dealer was unable to provide a specific date as to when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was not available.

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer stated the ignition would not turn off and the key could not be removed. it was determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. however, the parts were not available. *jb

I bought the car used with approx. 43,000 miles in 2010, and paid for extended warranty, but didn't test all functions of power windows, only the driver side window worked . i was unaware of this for months because i seldom have others in my car. on july 18th 2014,the drivers window would not work. i had complained about the other windows, but though i might have problems with safety locks .i had already called about the recall that i saw on tv, and was told that part was not at dealers, and would be called when they got the parts. i was told i would be charged for any repairs to windows as my extra warranty had expired. i thought warranty was for 90,000 miles, i did talk to manager, and told him i had c/o numerous times about the 3 non working windows.at the same time drivers window quit, the light on odometer quit working.i did have car to jump, and keep running after turning off car, they did fix with ignition kit. continued to call to see if recalled part was in and was told i could pay for exam on windows on windows at the same time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced intermittent electrical shorts and the temperature controls and power windows failed to work properly. the contact was unable to use the controls for the air conditioner and heater. in addition, the contact was unable to start the vehicle on several occasions. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and sending unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the vehicle continuously stalled while driving various speeds. the dealer stated that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 69,000.

While i was driving down my street, my car started shaking & my engine, oil & traction service lights came on. the engine service power detector came on my dashboard. i had to miss work & called the dealership & informed the mechanic of the problem. he asked me to drive it in. i informed him that i didn't feel safe driving on the streets or the highway. the mechanic offered for me to use their towing company but they charge. i informed them that i have towing service. the car was towed that day & on friday, i received a call; while i was at work from the mechanic stating that they checked the car out & the front throttle body had to be replaced due to a sensor being faulty. the cost of repairs would be $575. i just purchased this car on 4/19/14 from jim trenary in o'fallon mo & 3 weeks later, i had to have it towed to the dealership for the accelerator pedal failing. the dealership did pay for that expense but not this one because the electrical problem isn't covered under the power train warranty. i feel like they are trying to get over on me because i am a woman & don't know much about cars. i called to see if they could try to fix it for less but was informed that the throttle body needed to be replaced in order for the sensor to be put in. i have to still pay the note every month on a vehicle that was assured at the time of the sale was safe & would have any problems because it was taken care of including the replacement of the power switch ignition. i sent a text to my salesman asking to be put in another vehicle but to my dismay, he informed me that i can't trade out of my vehicle for 18-24 months. i feel like i shouldn't have to pay the $575 & the mechanic is trying to get over because i am a woman. i informed the mechanic that i can't afford to pay the $575 because i don't make that much & have other bills to take care of. i bought that car for reliability. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contacts vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). the contact was informed that it would take 6-8 weeks for parts to become available and the contact was concerned of the safety risks involved in the defect that could not be immediately resolved. there were no failures. updated 08/19/14*lj updated 08/23/2017*ct

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer as directed. the dealer informed her, the original key fob was broken and she would need to purchase a new for 4120 and pay $45.00 to have it re-programmed. the consumer stated the dealer damaged the steering post, when they replaced the ignition switch. *jb

I could not remove the key from the ignition when the ignition was not on the "off" position. i took the car to carmax and they told me it was a recall from chevrolet. chevrolet fixed it, but years after the fact chevrolet contacted me again saying that the parts that they replaced were used parts that i need it to take it back to the dealer. i called again my closest chevrolet ( van chevrolet kcmo) dealer and i was told that the parts need to be order and that it may take up to 2 months. meanwhile now there is another problem in the car the theft lock system got turn on by itself. my car does not want to start normally. i called the dealer and they said that they are going to wait until the other part shows up to fix it. this is very frustrating and chevrolet do not care about people's safety. why are they taking so long to fix the recall on my car? i am almost sure that the computer system in the car has big problems too. help please. *js

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and several other problems with vehicle. *smd the consumer the vehicle was taken to the dealer, several times. three times, for the ignition. the steering module, struts, and control arms were replace. the drive train was in the process of failing. *jb

Submission from constituent re 2009 chevrolet cobalt recall notice. *smd the consumer stated it has been several weeks, and she has not heard back from the dealer. *jb

2009 chevrolet cobalt. consumer writes in regards to recall notice problems. *smd the consumer stated the dealer kept telling him, it would be a few more weeks. *jb the parts are still not available. updated 09/24/14. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the contact stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.