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.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (electric power steering). The contact stated that the proper recall repairs were not completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that on the dealers invoice indicated that the power steering motor was replaced and not the electric power steering motor. The dealer stated that the column kit needed to be replaced in order for the power steering motor to operate correctly. The contact did not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate and veer to the right. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,859 and the current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the power steering assist failed. The check engine warning light was illuminated prior to the failure. The failure occurred one month after repairs were made to the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number : 10V073000 (steering:electric power assist system). The vehicle was taken the dealer who confirmed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 68,000. Updated 11/29/12 the consumer stated that when turning the wheel the steering would stick. It made a squeaking around in the steering wheel. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 12/10/2012
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 35 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel was making a clanking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering column and steering shaft were replaced. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 4000 and the current mileage was 11000.
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- Pomfret, CT, USA