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 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized as the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised that the electrical power steering motor was overloading. The dealer had not inspected the vehicle when he provided a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number 10V073000 (steering). The failure mileage was 39,100 and the current mileage was 41,153.
The issue began on 7/18/13 and has continued every day since. The vehicle is in for repair today at a Chevy dealership and will cost me $435. I have a open case with GM to get reimbursement. This is the same issue as in recall number N100023. Loss of power steering assist in my 2010 Chevy Cobalt. The loss happens each time I drive at various times while driving. Could be within the first mile or after 10 miles. I hear the warning chime and the display states "power steering". once the car is shut off it resets and works for a short time the next drive. This is a huge safety issue and has almost caused me to get in a couple F accidents. I think Chevy might have missed some vehicles in their recall. They have my case open for review. Case# [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer advised that vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 10V073000 (steering). The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Power steering failed with a chime and display. My wife was driving and could not steer vehicle safely. She was near home and managed to get in our driveway. I started car and it was fine. Next day, same thing when I was driving. I shut down the car, restarted, and it was fine. Next day same thing. Dealer was contacted, no recall for our VIN. Mfg date was Feb. 2010; recall was March 3, 2010. Called Chevy, case file: 71-1197613449 but no interest from them. Called dealer, and we were still under warranty so car was repaired no cost. Seems fine now but in seeing so many other complaints, not sure it will last. How many complaints like this does it take for a recall to be expanded"????"
- Green Lane, PA, USA
Search CarComplaints.com for these popular complaint phrases...
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminates as the power steering system malfunctioned. The contact had the vehicle remedied under the NHTSA campaign I.D. number: 10V073000 (steering) but the repair did not stop the power steering system from malfunctioning. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 63,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
While beginning to turn at a corner my power steering light came on making it very difficult to turn the steering wheel of the car. I called my husband and he said to pull over and turn the car off and restart. So I did but after driving a few more miles the power steering light came on again and this continued until I made it home.
Sudden warning display and loss of power steering resulting in sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. Fortunately I was on a straight residential street and had sufficient strength to maintain control of the vehicle. I am an adult male. Others may have less strength which could easily result in loss of control of the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost power steering assistance. The vehicle was shut down then restarted and functioned normally. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated with a loud chime. There was a sudden loss of the steering wheel, which became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was being driven in extremely hot and humid temperatures when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired in 2010 under NHTSA campaign id number 10V073000 (steering), however the remedy did not prevent the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 13,173.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure where it was advised that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The manufacturer did not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 61,082.
Driving at 35 mph and panel light comes on showing power steering. Steering becomes real hard making turning the vehicle extremely difficult to maneuver. Due to the excessive force needed to turn the vehicle slightly and the unexpected frequent occurrence of the problem, makes this a safety violation and could cause a crash or even a life. The dealer was contacted on this and I was told my particular VIN model number was not covered. I was also informed by the dealer that this problem was not occurring on 2010 models and that they had not received any complaints from owners of 2010 Cobalts. If this is the case, why are some 2010 models covered while others are not? I feel the dealer does not want to cover this recall even though it is a safety hazard and they are picking and choosing which vehicles to repair. If there is a recall, then the vehicle should be fixed. There is a recall and T he NHTSA should make them repair all 2010S needing this repair and the dealer should not have the option to pick and choose.
No power steering assist. Vehicle was hard to turn. Message appeared on dic. Would reset after turning vehicle off and restarting but problem would reoccur after driving approximately 20 to 50 feet. Vehicle stored a dtc C0475. Chevrolet claimed that this vehicle was not covered by the recall. An eps motor was replaced to correct this fault at a cost of $84. No labor cost due to performing own maintenance.
While driving my power steering went out so I had to pull to the side of the road to avoid an accident. I then turned my car off and then back on and it appeared fine. A few miles down the road it did the exact same thing again.
I drove my car to work and could not shut the car off. Ignition cylinder froze in run position. Had to let car run for hours until I could leave work and take to dealer. The tech at dealer said there is a tsb 09-02-35-005B. Oh wait that's just for automatics. The dealership had the Chevrolet Cobalt part in stock. Cost 213.70! john bowman Chevrolet invoice #[xxx]. GM jerked me around for three weeks before they denied my claim. Please help. Is a car that won't shut off a safety item? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Driving to work I noticed the steering became increasingly difficult to maneuver. I made it to work and called my local service center and was told it was an electrical issue. Online I looked up a few things and others with the same problem said it was approximately $1,200 to repair. I also saw where Chevrolet issued a recall back in 2010 for this vehicle and the press release stated that "this is a condition that takes time to develop" -- which is why it did not occur in my vehicle until 3 years later (this vehicle was purchased in April 2010). Can the recall still be used to obtain this repair?
While driving down the street, I heard a chime and the power steering light came on my dashboard. Immediately after, my power steering stopped working & I had to slow down and pull over. After lifting the hood to check my fluids, I realized that I have electric power steering. I got back into the car and turned it on. The power steering worked for another 5 miles then shut off again. Luckily, I was almost home when it turned off and was able to manually steer it into my parking space.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Gloversville , NY, USA