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My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to start it again and it wouldn't start. But, when I turn my key into the off position, my car tried starting by itself. It was scary. It was checked by a mechanic, prior to this happening, because the car was hard to start. The mechanic told me to find out if there is a recall. However, I did some research and there was a recall on the ignition switch and fuel pump. The ignition switch was faulty causing the car to turn off while moving and two people died as a result. I entered the VIN # and it didn't show any recalls.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became difficult to steer. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the power steering failure occurred at various speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
While parking my 2009 Chevy Cobalt the power steering became difficult. It was like it stopped working at times. Then it began again and then it completely stopped steering and the steering locked. I turned the car off and checked the vehicles power steering fuses. They were all fine. Then turned the car back on to see if the problem still continued and it started working. I rushed home hoping it would work. Once I pulled into my driveway the power steering completely stopped working again. I see that there was a recall in the past but may not be available any longer but seems like they should still correct the issue.
- Knoxville , TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,504.
My power steering seemed very loose. I zig zag across the road.Trying not to hit a telephone pole.Slipped into a ditch. Got back on the road for a few seconds but still no control. Finally car went into the woods hit a tree and was totaled.I don't care if vin says no recalls my steering didn't exist that day.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently experienced a loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the electric power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V073000 (Steering) that was associated with the VIN. The dealer also informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
whenever i would go to speed up my ecs active light would pop up, now it-??s been popping up every time my wheel isn-??t straight and randomly. it-??s scary because it causes my car to bog down and the steering feels weird and my brakes get really rough
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake, and the vehicle would power off inadvertently. The vehicle would restart however, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing the steering wheel became inoperable. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to his residence. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 142,993.
There's a whining type noise coming from the steering and a when brakes are applied going down a hill it makes a shutter clinking sound too from the steering. Also at times it will get tight for no reason. Their is also play like in the steering. I can move back and forth and you'll hear clunk/clink noise.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering fault message displayed on the instrument panel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer hawk Chevrolet located 2001 w jefferson St, joliet, il 60435 was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.
My car had been running to heat up and I went to leave for work I saw on the menu screen it said power steering so when I went to back out I could not turn left or right it was very stiff I had also heard a rattle in my steering wheel a couple weeks previous to this happening
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,780.
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle and vehicle resumed normal operation. The contact stated that after resuming driving and at 60 mph, the steering wheel seized again. The vehicle was taken to paramus Chevrolet, Inc. (194 New Jersey 17, paramus, NJ 07652, (201)261-7100) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure informed the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.
I could hear a little something moving around under the steering wheel. Just thought it was the age. Then front wheels where shaking just a bit. This shaking proceeded rapidly as if I need an alignment or tire balancing. Then my steering went out!!!!
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- York, PA, USA