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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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while turning in either direction, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to be difficult to turn. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Power steering message came on while the car at high speed driving and car shut off/engine shut off completely, thanks god was on a rural road and there was not much traffic. Try to start car the security lock came on. Security lock comes on the car very often leaving me stranded. The car has 54000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the power steering ceased without warning. The contact drove to his residence however, excessive effort was needed to steer the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 254,000.
2-3 weeks ago I got in my car to go somewhere. From the time I pulled out of my driveway my car was in limp mode. At the same time my check engine light, air bag light, power steering light, service traction light and theft light all came on. I got my car back to the house and when I shut it off it would not start back. I hooked it up to the obd2 scanner and the codes that came back were P1682( faulty ignition switch) and code U0101(transmission control module).
I went to turn the car on and it wouldn't start. As I tried to take the key out of the ignition it locked itself in and have not been able to remove it.I was going to attempt the car jump but I couldn't put the car in neutral to move it to a position to get a jump because the gear shift is also locked. It is impossible to move this car as is.
- Teaneck, NJ, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle and turning the steering wheel, the front wheels would not turn. Additionally, the service air bags message was displayed. The contact indicated that prior to the failure occurring, an abnormal cracking noise was present while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.
My family and I was riding in my 2007 Cobalt on the freeway 7-14-2020. As I was going between 40-35 mph making a sharp right around the curb on the I-10 freeway my steering wheel got very firm and locked up causing my car to slide. I had to exit the freeway.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed when their vehicle's power steering suddenly failed. The contact stated that there were many warning lights illuminated including the power steering. The contact stated that when attempting to gain control of the vehicle, their vehicle clipped another vehicle crashing into a nearby pole on the passenger side of the vehicle, then, hitting a curb causing the vehicle to stop. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their arm, leg, chest, and rib area. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated the power steering suddenly failing had occurred a few times before the incident at speeds between 40-65 mph. The contact had contacted the dealer (martin Chevrolet address: 23505 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90505 phone: (310) 853-5846) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that she was unaware if a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased without warning and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 120,000.
Coming to a stop at a stop sign in my neighborhood, about to turn right when my locks started locking/unlocking on their own repeatedly. My power steering goes out, check engine light comes on, and traction control light activates.. my dash flashes service traction /power steering. Speedometer stops working.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer and seized. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While traveling at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate without warning. On one occasion, the entire vehicle shut off without warning and the power steering seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to casey Chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had computer failure. The contact was provided a cost estimate of $800 for the repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering seized without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called serpentini Chevrolet of strongsville (15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136, (440) 482-8466) and was informed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
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- Athol, MA, USA