Problems with 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, suddenly the steering became really hard and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that there was no failure with the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred again and the vehicle was towed to her residence. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000. *dl

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering ability seized. the contact stated that the failure only occurred for a few seconds before returning to normal. the contact also mentioned that a clunking noise was present for approximately six months. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Car was stationary then got in and car wouldn't start and key wouldn't go to off position once key was inserted. after jump start all information miles etc was cleared. when driving seems like it won't go into next gear. speedometer stopped working and going slow even 20 mph ramps up to 4-4.5 rpm. power steering warning and , airbag warning stays on in addition to engine light. tire pressure information started working on 3 of 4 when stopped working a year ago.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. after restarting the vehicle, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. when the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. when the vehicle was restarted, it functioned normally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the power steering module malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.

2009 chevrolet cobalt was driving on a city street and power steering light came on and steering wheel became tight and hard to steer

My power steering is having issues and i am unable to turn my wheel at times the speedometer and rbm goes back and forth and the whole car shifts when i drive.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel failed. the contact stated that the power steering became inoperative. the contact was able to drive the vehicle but the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn left or right. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the power steering module was faulty and needed to be replaced. a dealer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was closed. the failure mileage was 160,000.

As i backed out of my garage, it became apparent that i had lost my power steering. i could barely move the steering wheel to keep my car from hitting the side of the garage as i backed out.

We were parking and suddenly the steering wheel got really hard to operate, really concerned this issue can happens while driving on the highway

There's a strong rattle noise below the cars which comes from a plastic gasket located on the intermediate steering column, this is very annoying and denotes ppor manufacturer quality. it happens every time you pass over a minor obstacle.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel suddenly failed. during the failure, the message "power steering" was displayed. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000.

Driving on a highway, power steering failed and steering became very difficult. it was worse when the vehicle was slow. following the road was very difficult.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 35 mph and attempting to make a turn, a grinding noise was heard. the contact was afraid the steering ability may seize in the middle of the road or a busy highway. the contact also stated that the failure began approximately one and a half months ago. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,621.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving out of a parking lot and turning into traffic, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was driven back to the contact's residence. the dealer was not contacted for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Steering column rattles.

When starting to drive & driving car and making turns on city streets or highway, the power steering sticks and makes it hard to turn - sometimes having to use both hands to control the turn. the sticking is not normal and should not be happening.

The key will not turn off - it is stuck in either the "accessory" or "on" position. the vehicle is stationary but cannot be moved to be fixed.

My son and i went to a local fast food restaurant to pick up dinner, when we got back in the car it was difficult to steer and the power steering light came on. when it was restarted the next day it seems to be fine.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. the vehicle was towed. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,458.

The steering lost power assistance and became difficult to steer while driving at low speed in the city. this problem is still occurring and affects steering at all speeds

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while the contact's granddaughter was driving, the steering wheel seized and excessive force to the steering wheel was required in order to maneuver the vehicle. don moore gm center (270-215-1953, 3232 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303) confirmed that no recalls were associated with the vin. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable and the steering indicator illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 129,000. the vin was not available.

Ecm problem. lost steering and all dashboard information. vechile does not start.dealer tells me it is a bad ecm and it is $841.00 to repair it. including a $250.00 chargere to diagnose the problem than i find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. gm should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this

My 2009 chevy cobalt at time to loose its power steering at different speeds and only happens on occasions for brief periods. i am reading recalls on 2009 electric power steering. is there anything that can please be done to help?

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to liability and advised the contact to take it to a chevrolet dealer. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 25 mph, the power steering failed. while driving 70 mph, the power steering failed again. an independent mechanic at rays automotive in jones, oklahoma diagnosed the failure as an intermittent power steering failure. the independent mechanic stated that the vehicle could not be repaired and needed to be repaired by a dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. the manufacturer further stated that the vehicle had been repaired per an unknown recall and nothing more could be done. the failure mileage was 35,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal knocking noise and the steering was unstable and wobbling. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the repairs were his responsibility. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 111,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 45 mph, the power steering seized without warning and the steering became difficult to maneuver. several minutes later, the steering started to operate as intended. the contact stated that the failure was intermittent. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Power steering goes out while driving. it will reset after being started again and then will fail again shortly after running. there is no pattern as to when it will stop working. power steering fails while sitting still, driving, or turning.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel seized without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 211,000.

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 the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 117,000.

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.

My daughter was driving on the highway in los angeles when her power steering locked up. she barely made it over to safety. it could have been a catastrophe on the highway. it took all of her strength to try to move the wheel. she lost control over the car. when she tried to start the car up again, it seemed fine. she got off the highway and drove carefully. she would drive about 10 minutes at a time before it would lock up again. she had to drive through some really shady areas to get home since she couldn't drive on the highway. she took her car to a chevrolet dealer who said that there was no recall on the 2009 cobalts. there are on the 2010 for power steering. they charged her $139 just to diagnose what the problem is. she is waiting to see what is wrong. when she said that she had to have her car for work tomorrow, they were adamant that her car was too dangerous to drive because of the steering. this is such a dangerous hazard.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at a low speed in reverse, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering while driving 25 mph. the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was able to be operated after it was manually restarted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column was inoperable and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. a month prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (power steering). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while operating the vehicle, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn left or right. the contact called hieser chevrolet (2620 w washington st, west bend, wi 53095, (877) 228-7492) and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2010 and the vin was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 34,000.

This car has been experiencing power steering issues, where the power steering completely shuts off, but for some reason isn't included in the current recall. the power steering has shut off during driving which is incredibly dangerous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,550.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the recall was not completed due to the dealers refusal. the dealer informed the contact that the recall was closed. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 78,000. parts distribution disconnect.

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....

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering sensor light illuminated and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving at any speed, the steering failed without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 155,461.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became difficult to turn. the contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. the contact also stated that the repair for nhtsa campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 68,570. updated 04/08/16*lj consumer consulted several mechanics and car is fixed updated 6/7/18*jb

Takata recall power steering went out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet cobalt. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost steering ability and the service air bag light illuminated. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed home. the failure was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 121,041.