This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Had power steering replaced 2011 recall. In Dec 2013 power steering locked up again going down the road. Took to the GM dealership next day. They stated that I had to replace power steering column. I asked them if this was ordinary for these cars he said no that he would contact GM. Later that day he called to say GM would not fix the problem I would have to pay. I drove the car slowly and pray it didn't do it again. Today power steering went out again but this time all the gauges on car went crazy. Fuel gauge dropped to empty but I have full tank security light came on and when I tried to make it down driveway it was making funny noises.
Parked vehicle and entered house. Roughly two minutes later the neighbor was banging on the door saying the car was on fire. The vehicle was not overheating or smoking when we left it. We used a garden hose until the fire department arrived and my husband disconnected the battery. The fire seems to have began at or near the fuse box. It also appears to have burned into the fuel line. Without the presence of our neighbors and living two blocks from the fire department, it could have been much worse.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. The consumer stated she had problems with starting and turning off the vehicle, as the key would not come out of the ignition. A problem also developed with the gear shift. The ignition switch was replaced. However, she experienced the same problem, again. There was a vibration, coming from the front on the vehicle. Updated 12/17/14.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle lost power steering and the power steering, service engine, and service air bag indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was able to be restarted; however, the indicators remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would not shut off, but the key was able to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the transmission module was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle never experienced ignition failure until it was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after repeated attempts, the key was able to be removed from the ignition, and the vehicle also became difficult to place in park. The failure occurred after being repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000. The recall remedy was insufficient, and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage.
- Pineville, WV, USA
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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to trouble with vehicle starting. Also, during accident steering locked up and brakes malfunction. The vehicle was totaled.
Car has a hard yank after coming to a stop and starting off. Knocking noise coming from rear of car since day one of purchase. Vibration in accelerator and gear shifter. Lights on interior of car dashboard goes on and off. Problem still happening today and the tsm was replaced as well, as they always say they cannot duplicate the problem. Check engine light has never came on at anytime the problem happened. It happens after car is driven and heated up. Only happened when long trip over 50 miles, now since ignition has been changed on call back. Problems has worsened lights on and off, transmission hard shift when driving short trips as well as a constant vibration. Knocking coming from gas tank side of car was mainly during cooler weather now happened when day was above 90 degrees. Electrical problem with vehicle I think and has caused many problems and even deaths. Do not think it was keys ignition. I seriously think is in the entire electrical system. Problem should of been fixed when 1st reported, but they only reset the trans computer.
I am extremely upset with my 2007 Chevy Cobalt, I do not want to complain, however, something must be done. For as long as I have had the car I have had a number of problems. However, the dealership failed to acknowledge the warranty. I needed to replace multiple keys and door handles. Recently. The car has failed and is sitting. I find this ironic since my warranty recently ran out. The timing chain jumped and bent the valves. This is a very serious repair and is very costly. I have had everything check regularly. There was no warning and I nearly wrecked my car, as I was driving when it happened. I recently received another recall for the ignition switch. The car was recalled before for a similar issue. Prior to the engine issues recently, I had noticed an ignition and steering problem. However, now I cant even move the car to get the recall issue resolved. This vehicle was my first car, the car is nearly new and was when I bought it. This should not have happened. Especially so close to the warranty expiration and with no warning. There was no way to prevent this from happening. I was not aware that Cobalts had zero tolerance. This should not be the case. I would not have bought the car if I knew of these potential problems. I have faith that GM will help to resolve these issues. Thanks so much.
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.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, but was able to be restarted. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Mailout customer request 11/05/14
While driving along, getting off of an exit ramp onto a main hwy, I reached over to turn my defroster off, when the wheel jerked to the left, I attempted to gain control but never got total control although I did get back onto the road. A few seconds later the car jerked again and this time I realized the steering wheel was not moving-it was locked up and I could not turn it. I then hit the guard rail on the North side of the hwy and then came across to the South side hitting the concrete bridge railing. The ignition switch recall had supposedly been corrected but the ignition locked up on this vehicle.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. 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.
8/6/14 I drove my car to work and when I got in it to go to lunch it wouldn't start I purchased a brand new legend battery from Napa on 2/13/14 got it jumped drove it to Napa the battery was completely dead they gave me another one the next day it did the same thing the whole car lost power and cut off while I was about to make a left turn. My locks on the doors are jumping up and down, my speakers on the doors are going in and out. My ignition switch has not been changed yet they tell me it takes 8 weeks before the part gets in. I am frustrated about this, this is not safe and I bought this car brand new paid for and I'm having all kinds of issue.
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.
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.
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.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch parts not available to complete recall. The consumer has been on a waiting list, since February 2014.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the dashboard and filled the whole vehicle. The fire department was dispatched and informed the contact that there was a shortage from the adapter that was under the radio device charger. The contact also stated that all the wiring under the driver's side dashboard became fried and the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
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- Hurt, VA, USA