The 2006 added it’s own special flare with gas leaks due to cracks in the “return portion of the modular reservoir assembly.” A recall of 2006 Cobalts was issued to fix the problem, but only to vehicles sold in or current registered in Arizona and Nevada, leaving other owners to pay for repairs themselves.
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Power steering warning came on while driving on the highway an the speedometer stop working now the car won't start I have checked fuses an relays unhooked battery to reset computer nothing works
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel a loud clanking noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehcile was taken to the local dealer mike raisor Buick GMC Cadillac located at 2912 East main St, lafayette, in 47904, who diagnosed that the front struts and suspension needed to be replaced. The struts were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that a front wheel alignment was needed. After performing the front wheel alignment, the failure persisted. The vehcile was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the driveshaft and steering column were defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that upon purchasing the vehicle, she was informed that NHTSA campaign numbers: 14E021000(electrical system) and 10V073000(steering) were associated with the VIN. The contact then took the vehicle to jeff johnson Chevrolet(2533 carrollton pike, woodlawn, va 24381) where she dropped the vehicle off to have the recalls repaired. While driving at 45 mph, the steering wheel locked as an unknown warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact drove straight into ditch and the air bags did not deploy upon impact. There were no injuries due to the accident and a police report was not filed. The contact had the vehicle towed to her fianc's house. She immediately called the dealer to inform them of the accident and also informed that she had noticed that the steering wheel was slanted to the right by about one to two inches upon return of the vehicle. The dealer informed her that her vehicle was not apart of the steering wheel recall. The contact called another dealer, flow Buick-GMC(1945 skibo rd, fayetteville, nc 28314) where she was informed that since the recall had already been serviced, they could not assist her with the matter. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and was informed that a senior advisor would contact her about the matter. The senior advisor had called her back and informed her that the recall was inactive and that they would contact the initial dealer to get their side of the story. The contact had yet to hear back from the advisor. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 172,000.
Constant power steering, traction control and other miscellaneous engine light messages. Power steering loss causing car to be undriveable. This happens during car start up and while driving both on the road and freeway.
I was draving my car on the city at 30 to 35 mph and all of the sudden the veicle start acting weird and then the power steering alarm when on. Luckily I was able to stop the car with a little of struggle. I got out of the car to check the front of the car to see if someting was wrong but I couldn't see any visual problem so I turn the car off and torned back on and still the car keep giving me the same problem, luckily I manage to drive the car back home at 5 mph.
- Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph coming out of the driveway, when the power steering suddenly failed. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated, then the steering wheel ceased. The contact turned off the vehicle and then restarted the vehicle approximately 20-30 minutes. The vehicle's power steering returned to normal functionality. The contact had not contacted the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage 170,000.
On 7-20-20 I spoke with stephanie ( 1-800-222-1020) on the NHTSA site, were I got the phone number. I told her I entered my VIN and found there were 6 recalls on my 2006 Chevy Cobalt. I explained to her on 7-15-20, I left for work but noticed my power steering was not working properly. I was afraid I would not be able to make the turn onto the expressway because of the steering. I went and purchased power steering fluid, only to learn there was no place to put it. Stephanie and I looked at the recalls together. We discussed the numerous recalls she saw along with me. She set-up a diagnostic appointment here in conway, ark were I now reside for 7-23-20 @ 7:00am. Superior dealership. I arrived and (lisa) asked if I had an appointment, I said yes. I told her what my issue was and she went into my car and pulled out something under the dash. She had in her had something she said would light up red if there was a problem. I was under the impression I was going to have to place the vehicle on a machine in order to find out the problems. She then told me there were three recalls on the car but they all had been fixed. And stated I would be charged $ $150 for a diagnostic test. I explained to her I had not received any communications pertaining to recalls on the vehicle. I clearly saw on the NHTSA site recalls for, the gas tank which I had to replace because it was leaking gas. I replaced a fuel throttle because when I was driving on the expressway I lost power in rush hour traffic. There is a problem with the air bag because it is showing it's off, so I know if I were to get into an accident it will not deploy. I believe the recalls I saw on the site were legit recalls. I'm not certain how they disappeared from the site when I showed up for my appointment only a few days later. I was told I could pay the $150 because their techs had to be paid or get rid of the car.
Yesterday was on way home from work and car just died on city street with no warning. I somehow managed to get the car to a parking lot and out of traffic. I tried to start the car and no the car wont start back up so I had to have the car towed home. Last week I lost power steering while driving on a rural road and then car started acting like it was going to die. I stopped and when I stopped the car jerked into a forward position. I shut the car off and restarted the car and the transmission was shifting really hard going from 1st to 2nd gear when getting ready to slow down it seemed like the car was a manual and I had it in 5th gear because it was seeming like it was going to stall out because the transmission was idling in the wrong gear as I was slowing down. Sometime the key will get stuck in the ignition and I have the steering column cover off so I can push the white button to release the key. When the keys are not in the ignition the speedometer and the RPM and everything electrical in the car jumps back and forth like the car was on.
The car isn't drivable. Electric power steering out, electric plugs and wires, won't start at all. No clicks, nothing. If you turn the key nothing happens, but a light that is a car with a lock through it. This is my daughter's only transportation. I saw there was a recall on the power steering and electrical. Thank you kathy key
The steering wheel keeps locking. There are times that I get stranded and have to have someone pick me up because O cannot get the steering wheel to unlock.this has been going on for about as long as I owned the car. This happens when car is in stationary position. The paint of the car is peeling I have owned several cars and the paint has never peeled.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she heard a clunking sound. The power steering warning light illuminated and the rpms reeved up. The vehicle slowed down and the contact pulled off to side of the road. The contact was able to drive home very slowly and parked the vehicle in her driveway. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check electrical system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering became firm and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 147,018.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 20 mph, the steering ceased which caused the vehicle to go through an intersection. The driver was unable to steer the vehicle in either direction. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the diagnostic test was still pending. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Vehicle was parked at a store I went to get in it and the power steering light came on it would not let me turn the wheel at all. I would like to know if the power steering has been recalled in my car.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering became firm which made it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. Davidson Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC of rome 5871 rome-taberg rd, rome, NY 13440, (315)371-4152, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) and therefore not eligible for a second free repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 133,956.
The car says service airbag the steering is hard to turn and it makes a good knocking noise when you go out low-speed a high-speed make it difficult to leave on the road and make you swear it pulls to the left and it's horrible and gas
2006 Chevy Cobalt. After coming to a stop, at a stop sign, for example, steering wheel locks, engine shuts off, key sometimes sticks in the ignition lock, occurs randomly and with out warning. Car will restart and behave normally. Dealer replaced ignition switch under recall in late 2014. Went to dealer service department for help with sticking ignition switch. Currently dealer refuses to reinspect ignition switch with out agreement to diagnostic charge. Contacted GM customer service. GM admits there is a extended warranty until 2020 for the ignition switch {warranty letter 14632) customer service rep further indicated that any parts replaced have a 1 year warranty only. And my ignition switch is past parts warranty. GM customer service stated that the dealer is within there rights to demand a diagnostic fee if the dealer determines the problem is not the ignition switch. We indicated to the GM customer service that the ignition switch is locking up again. Its was my understanding that GM feels that the recall repair is a one time event. GM refuses to look at the ignition switch again unless I agree to pay for diagnostics regardless of any safety issues involved.
The power steering on my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt cuts out without warning. It works without a problem and then without warning the steering wheel seems to lock, or is very difficult to turn. This is happening now even though my vehicle shows on the NHTSA website as not having any outstanding recalls. This has happened while driving in traffic on a city street, while turning in an intersection across oncoming traffic on 11/11/2019. Fortunately no collisions occurred, but this could have ended in catastrophe.
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- Penrose, CO, USA