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2009 Chevrolet COBALT problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

710 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

74,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2009 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 568 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 226 of 710 complaints (31.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Steering behavior	219	30.8%
Fuel system concerns	132	18.6%
Electrical and battery issues	77	10.8%
Braking behavior	53	7.5%
Engine operation	44	6.2%
Transmission and shifting	15	2.1%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel/Propulsion System

226

Steering

194

Electrical System

131

Air Bags

Engine

Fuel System, Gasoline

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Fuel/Propulsion System: 226; Steering: 194; Electrical System: 131; Air Bags: 69; Engine: 39; Fuel System, Gasoline: 28; Unknown Or Other: 23; Power Train: 22

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

110

75,000 to 99,999

103

100,000 to 149,999

131

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 81; 25,000 to 49,999: 95; 50,000 to 74,999: 110; 75,000 to 99,999: 103; 100,000 to 149,999: 131; 150,000 and above: 48

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (131). 142 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

128

2015

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2017

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2026

2008: 2; 2009: 12; 2010: 47; 2011: 41; 2012: 46; 2013: 40; 2014: 128; 2015: 56; 2016: 47; 2017: 44; 2018: 71; 2019: 43; 2020: 60; 2021: 33; 2022: 20; 2023: 11; 2024: 6; 2025: 2; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 219 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 132 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 77 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10284026 · 2009-09-15 (September 15, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS FORCED SHUT THE ENGINE OFF SO THAT IT COULD RESET ITSELF. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.

Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10284026 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10286931 · 2009-10-09 (October 9, 2009)

MY CAR WOULD CHIME FOR ME TO LOOK AT INSTRUMENT PANEL TO SEE THAT THE "AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED".IT WOULD GIVE ME THIS MESSAGE EVERY 15 MINS. FOR THE HOUR DRIVE I WAS ON THE ROAD. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED THE DEALER & SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. THAT AFTERNOON WHEN THEY WERE DONE WITH MY CAR I WAS TOLD THAT THE MECHANIC HAD ALREADY SEEN THIS A FEW TIMES & KNEW EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS. MY PRINT OUT FROM SERVICE READS "DIAGNOSTIC CODE #B0012 STORED IN SYSTEM TEST CIRCUIT, MODULE SHORTING OUT UNDER STEERING WHEEL , REPLACED SIR COIL & REPAIR CIRCUIT.* MY…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10286931 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10378471 · 2011-01-24 (January 24, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 43,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10378471 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10424756 · 2011-09-12 (September 12, 2011)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD FAIL TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVE FROM IGNITION SWITCH WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO REMOVE THE FUEL PUMP RELAY TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE KEY BEING STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10424756 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10279060 · 2009-08-01 (August 1, 2009)

NO INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AT THIS POINT, HOWEVER, I SEE THIS AS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITH BATTERY INSTALLED IN THE TRUNK. THE BATTERY VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF THE BATTERY BY A PLASTIC ELBOW, A PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE MALE NIPPLE ON THE ELBOW. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE INSIDE DIAMETER APPEARS TO BE TOO SMALL INSIDE DIAMETER FOR THE MALE NIPPLE. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS SPLIT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO MY BATTERY WHERE IT IS PUSHED ONTO THE MALE NIPPLE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VENTED HYDROGEN GAS TO …

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279060 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10361530 · 2010-10-21 (October 21, 2010)

2009 CHEVY COBALT. OVER PAST 6 MONTHS, ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS: IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. I HAD TO SELECT IGN SWITCH ON/OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ENGINE WOULD SWITCH OFF AND I COULD REMOVE KEY. SEPT 21 PARKED AT HOTEL TO CHECK IN. RETURNED TO CAR- STARTED NORMALLY. I PARKED CAR AT ROOM IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN OFF. KEY JAMMED IN IGNITION. I HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY TO SHUT OFF CAR. UPON RETURN HOME CAR TAKEN TO DEALER-IGNITION SWITCH,COLLAR AND KEY REMOVED/REPLACED. DEALER SERVICE MGR STATED HAD SEVERAL OF THESE AND MECHANIC…

Owner-reported narrative. 61,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10361530 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10275873 · 2009-07-06 (July 6, 2009)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DUPLICATED THE FAILURE THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INFORMED OF WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. HE WAITED TWO WEEKS FOR A CLAIM PERSON TO CALL HIM BACK. HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE MUST GO THROUGH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY DI…

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10275873 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10287403 · 2009-10-14 (October 14, 2009)

2009 COBALT SS. THE INNER REAR BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY GONE WHILE THE OUTER BRAKE PADS STILL HAVE OVER 80% LIFE LEFT ON IT. BROUGHT THE CAR TO RICK HENDRICK CHEVY AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. THE CAR HAS 23K MILES ON IT, JUST ABOUT ALL OF THAT IS HIGH WAY MILES. I DRIVE THE CAR NORMAL AND DO NO ABUSE IT. ALSO WANT TO STATE THAT THE FRONT BRAKES STILL HAVE OVER 50% LIFE LEFT. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10287403 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10290030 · 2009-10-27 (October 27, 2009)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE STEERING COMPONENT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 440. UPDATED 11/23/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING WOULD BIND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL P…

Owner-reported narrative. 145 miles reported. Look up ODI 10290030 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10317211 · 2010-03-05 (March 5, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED A JERKING MOTION. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STEERED OUT OF CONTROL TRAVELING THROUGH BUSHES AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES. THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO THE HEAD, RIGHT LEG AND LOWER BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V073000 (STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTS SYSTEM). TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 33,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10317211 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10316890 · 2010-03-04 (March 4, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE. THE MUFFLER FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. TWO MONTHS LATER, THE GEAR SHIFT WAS BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE GEAR SHIFT WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2010, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGH…

Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10316890 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10373166 · 2010-12-28 (December 28, 2010)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. LATER, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE BACKWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANS COOLER LINE THAT CONNECTED TO THE RADIATOR WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK FROM A PREVIOUS REPAIR DONE AT AN UNAUTHORIZED REPAI…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10373166 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

710 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

80.0%Usable mileage568 / 710 records

100.0%Valid incident date710 / 710 records

100.0%Valid filing date710 / 710 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates710 / 710 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2016	2017
Steering	1,06364.5% ODI 10146429 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE. TS THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING MODULE. JB Look up ODI 10146429 at NHTSA ↗	1,23753.1% ODI 10186344 · 2,500 mi TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. SHE HAD BEEN HEARING THAT NOISE SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID THAT ONE COULD HEAR THE SOUND 85% OF THE TIME, AND THAT IT WAS USUAL WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,600 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. *AK THE CONSUMER SWITCH DEALERS DUE TO … Look up ODI 10186344 at NHTSA ↗	66142.3% ODI 10182896 PURCHASED NEW COBALT 2007 IN AUGUST OF 2006. BEGAN NOTICING HYDROPLANING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS. NOW THAT IT IS WINTER, THE CAR WILL NOT STEER, IT PULLS AND THE TRACTION IS TERRIBLE. I HAVE BEEN STUCK SEVERAL TIMES. I NO LONGER PERMIT MY WIFE TO DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE FOR FEAR OF A COLLISION OR WORSE. WE HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND CONTACTED OUR DEALER WITH SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ONLY TO FALL ON DEAF EARS. THE PROPER CHANNELS TO REPORT THIS HAS BEEN FOLLOWED BUT TP NO AVAIL HAS ANYTHING BEEN DONE TO REPLACE THE TIRES (SAFETY FIRST) AND WE FEEL S… Look up ODI 10182896 at NHTSA ↗	29635.0% ODI 10246004 · 85,000 mi DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND MY POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE IS NO POWER STEERING FLUID TO CHECK IN THESE CARS AND IT COST $600 JUST FOR THE PART NOT INCLUDING LABOR. *TR Look up ODI 10246004 at NHTSA ↗	19427.3% ODI 10284026 · 650 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS FORCED SHUT THE ENGINE OFF SO THAT IT COULD RESET ITSELF. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650. Look up ODI 10284026 at NHTSA ↗	23540.9% ODI 10305810 · 66,200 mi 2006 COBALT STEERING PROBLEM VIBRATES AND SHAKES. *TR Look up ODI 10305810 at NHTSA ↗	2100.0% ODI 10451695 · 42,500 mi WE BOUGHT THE 2011 COBALT USED FROM SHELOR MOTOR MILE IN CHRISTENBURG, VIRGINIA. WE NOTICED ABOUT 1 DAY LATER THAT THERE WAS A POPPING IN THE STEERING WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND EVEN TO THE LEFT. WE'VE ALREADY HAD IT CHECKED AT THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP HERE IN WYTHEVILLE, VIRGINIA AND WAS TOLD THE IT WAS THE INTERM SHAFT DEALING WITH THE STEERING, ($69.00), JUST TO HAVE IT CHECKED. WE'VE DONE ALOT OF CHECKING AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE'S A LOT OF COMPLANTS AND RECALLS FOR THE STEERING FOR THE COBALT. WHEN YOU'RE DRIVING AND… Look up ODI 10451695 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11083495 · 79,700 mi WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT IT IS HARD TO TURN BECK, IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITCH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, THERE WAS A RECALL A FEW YEARS AGO, AND I HAD THE RECALL FIXED AND NOW THERE IS A PROBLEM GM DOES NOT WANT TO FIX IT. Look up ODI 11083495 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	26516.1% ODI 10132334 · 443 mi UPON ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY, BECAUSE THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS COME ON A LITTLE LATER THAN I WOULD LIKE, ALMOST ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE COME ON. I SAY ALMOST BECAUSE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING DOES NOT RESPOND TO A MANUAL REQUEST FOR THE LIGHTING SYSTEMS TO ACTIVATE. THE BACKGROUND OF THE CLUSTER IN THIS CAR IS BLACK, AND WHEN IT STARTS TO GET DARK OUT IT MAKES IT RATHER DIFFICULT TO SEE. ONE WOULD EXPECT THAT WHEN YOU TURN THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, AND ALL OF THE INTERIOR LIGHTING COMES ON, T… Look up ODI 10132334 at NHTSA ↗	36515.7% ODI 10146741 · 300 mi 2-INCIDENTS OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT FREEWAY SPEEDS: THE FIRST TIME THE CRUISE WAS ACTIVATED AND ON HITTING RESUME THE CAR TOOK OFF ON IT'S OWN. THE COAST FUNCTION DID NOT SLOW THE CAR AND TURNING OFF THE CRUISE DID NOT SLOW THE CAR. I WAS IN FAIRLY LIGHT TRAFFIC AND WAS ABLE TO STEER AND BRAKE OUT OF TROUBLE UNTIL THE ACCELERATOR RETURNED TO NORMAL[THE BRAKES ONLY PARTIALLY SLOWED THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE HIGH SPEED INVOLVED]. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AND AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR ON ITS OWN AGAIN … Look up ODI 10146741 at NHTSA ↗	25916.6% ODI 10222611 · 18,315 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON A SNOWY ROAD, THE VEHICLE DROVE ACROSS A PATCH OF SLUSH. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A GUARDRAIL, AND THEN DROPPED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET FROM THE INTERSTATE TO THE OFF RAMP. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE STARTED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS T… Look up ODI 10222611 at NHTSA ↗	15218.0% ODI 10244543 · 29,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS AND GAUGES WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE IN THE DAYLIGHT. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PROPERLY AT NIGHT. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OPERATION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000. Look up ODI 10244543 at NHTSA ↗	13118.5% ODI 10279060 · 4,000 mi NO INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AT THIS POINT, HOWEVER, I SEE THIS AS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITH BATTERY INSTALLED IN THE TRUNK. THE BATTERY VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF THE BATTERY BY A PLASTIC ELBOW, A PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE MALE NIPPLE ON THE ELBOW. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE INSIDE DIAMETER APPEARS TO BE TOO SMALL INSIDE DIAMETER FOR THE MALE NIPPLE. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS SPLIT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO MY BATTERY WHERE IT IS PUSHED ONTO THE MALE NIPPLE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VENTED HYDROGEN GAS TO … Look up ODI 10279060 at NHTSA ↗	11319.7% ODI 10362994 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ENGAGING PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT NOTIFICATION. WHEN I PUT AN AC ADAPTOR (LIGHTWEIGHT), OR MOST ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SOMETIMES EVEN JUST MY IPOD, ON MY PASSENGER SEAT IT THINKS A PERSON IS SITTING THERE. IF I WERE TO CRASH THIS WOULD BE A BIG PROBLEM AIRBAGS ARE EXPENSIVE, PLUS THE CAR IS ALWAYS BEEPING AT ME. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID, WELL YOU JUST CANNOT PUT IT THERE. THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN FOR YOU, I EVEN ASKED IF THEY COULD AT LEAST PUT A CENTER CONSOLE IN. (ANSWER: NO… Look up ODI 10362994 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	382.3% ODI 10479442 · 12,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE BEING EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY FUEL PUMP) HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE RECALL WAS ONLY ISSUED FOR THE 2006 AND 2007 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,1… Look up ODI 10479442 at NHTSA ↗	25510.9% ODI 10458228 HAD BEEN NOTICING A GAS SMELL FOR AWHILE BUT DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT UNTIL I WAS FAILED FOR INSPECTION THE OTHER DAY FOR A FUEL LEAK. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED 100 DOLLARS TO FIX IT AND ANYWHERE FROM 200 TO 1000 TO FIX IT THEY SAID SO I HAD MY MECHANIC FRIEND HELP ME DROP THE GAS TANK WHEN WE DISCOVERED GAS ON THE FUEL TANK TO FIND THAT ITS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. AFTER SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT NUMEROUS COBALT OWNERS ARE HAVING AND ACTUALLY HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR ONLY CERTAIN VIN'S IN CERTAIN STATE… Look up ODI 10458228 at NHTSA ↗	28318.1% ODI 10459263 · 63,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE SHE REALIZED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS CRACKED. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL PUMP AND THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V41… Look up ODI 10459263 at NHTSA ↗	20223.9% ODI 10458164 · 109,000 mi I NOTICED MY CAR HAD A HARD TIME STARTING ON THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012. THEN ON FRIDAY, MAY 4, 2012, I BEGAN TO SMELL GAS HEAVILY IN MY CAR. BY SATURDAY, MY CAR HAD A HARD TIME STARTING. AFTER I TURNED ON THE CAR, I RECEIVED AGAIN A HEAVY ODOR OF GAS INSIDE MY CAR. I DID NOT DRIVE MY CAR THE ENTIRE WEEK OF MAY 7 - 11, 2012. I HAVE A MECHANIC CHECK MY CAR AND FOUND GAS LEAKING ONTO MY GAS TANK. I THEN SEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT SIMILAR DESCRIPTIONS OF FAULTINESS HAD BEEN REPORTED FOR 2007 MODELS AND I CAME UPON THIS WEBSITE AGAIN WIT… Look up ODI 10458164 at NHTSA ↗	22631.8% ODI 10464648 · 22,000 mi NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. DISCONNECTED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS THE PLASTIC SENDING LINE ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP THAT HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, NOW NO FUEL LEAK OR FUEL SMELLS. *TR Look up ODI 10464648 at NHTSA ↗	10117.6% ODI 10576721 · 62,837 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE KIT HAD MELTED AND THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,837 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,867. Look up ODI 10576721 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11192205 · 200,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A STATE INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SINCE BEING NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 11192205 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	653.9% ODI 10122034 · 2,100 mi DT: CONSUMER BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVROLET, COBALT; HAD AN ACCIDENT WHICH TOTALED THE CAR OUT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TT Look up ODI 10122034 at NHTSA ↗	1325.7% ODI 10148860 · 2,700 mi BRAKES FAILED. HIT ANOTHER CAR AT STOP LIGHT. CAR SLOWED BUT WOULD NOT STOP. FELT ABS KICK IN BUT BRAKES ONLY SLOWED CAR DOWN. LESS THAN 5 MPH. NO AIB BAG INFLATION. CAR WAS A LOANER FROM DEALER, WHILE MY CAR WAS BEING WORKED ON. HAD CAR TOWED BACK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM WITH BRAKES. I KNOW HOW TO DRIVE AND I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT BRAKES DON'T WORK WHEN YOU USE THEM.*AK Look up ODI 10148860 at NHTSA ↗	1398.9% ODI 10191559 · 3,105 mi I HAD A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION WITH MY NEW 2007 CHEVY COBALT. I WAS TRAVELING 40 TO 45 MPH WHEN THE IMPACT OCCURED. MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WALKED AWAY FROM THE ACCIDENT UNHARMED BUT MY CAR WAS TOTALED. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY HAD AN ENGINEER INSPECT MY CAR AND DETERMINED THE AIRBAG SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF BUT SINCE THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS AND NO ONE WAS HURT THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. Look up ODI 10191559 at NHTSA ↗	9110.8% ODI 10243384 I WAS DRIVING A 2008 CHEVY COBALT LT AT ABOUT 30MPH ON A SUNNY AND BEAUTIFUL DAY WHEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL THE DRIVERS SIDE, PASSENGERS FRONT, PASSENGERS SIDE, AND BOTH REAR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A SECURE STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT DID NOT LIGHT UP, NOR DID AN ALARM GO OFF TELLING ME THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG. GENERAL MOTORS HAS DONE AN INVESTIGATION AND HAS REFUSED TO RELEASE THE REASON THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR Look up ODI 10243384 at NHTSA ↗	699.7% ODI 10283773 · 2,500 mi AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT CRASH THAT CAUSED $7,200 IN DAMAGE AND ON STAR DID NOT CALL OR REPORT THE CRASH. WHEN I ASKED WHY, I WAS TOLD "BECAUSE THE "BRAINS" OF ONSTAR WAS "KNOCKED OUT" IN THE CRASH, THAT SHUT DOWN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES." FORTUNATELY, THIS CRASH DID NOT CAUSE ANY BODILY HARM TO THE PERSON INVOLVED, BUT THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS PUSHED IN, RADIATOR WAS PUSHED BACK, WITH LOTS OF OTHER DAMAGE. THE PERSON IN THE CAR WAS FINE, BUT IF THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE BEEN PUSHED IN FUR… Look up ODI 10283773 at NHTSA ↗	7713.4% ODI 10362994 ELECTRONIC DEVICES ENGAGING PASSENGER AIRBAG AND SEATBELT NOTIFICATION. WHEN I PUT AN AC ADAPTOR (LIGHTWEIGHT), OR MOST ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SOMETIMES EVEN JUST MY IPOD, ON MY PASSENGER SEAT IT THINKS A PERSON IS SITTING THERE. IF I WERE TO CRASH THIS WOULD BE A BIG PROBLEM AIRBAGS ARE EXPENSIVE, PLUS THE CAR IS ALWAYS BEEPING AT ME. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE MY CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY SAID, WELL YOU JUST CANNOT PUT IT THERE. THERE IS NOTHING WE CAN FOR YOU, I EVEN ASKED IF THEY COULD AT LEAST PUT A CENTER CONSOLE IN. (ANSWER: NO… Look up ODI 10362994 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel System, Gasoline	120.7% ODI 10246671 · 58,000 mi MASSIVE FUEL PUMP LEAK IN 2 AREAS. *TR Look up ODI 10246671 at NHTSA ↗	1637.0% ODI 10281415 · 36,200 mi NORMAL DRIVING, GAS LEAKING FROM FUEL TANK, NOT YET CORRECTED, 37,000 IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY BY ONLY 1000 MILES, DEALER SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALLS ON THIS CAR AT ALL PLASTIC GAS TANK. *TR Look up ODI 10281415 at NHTSA ↗	1046.6% ODI 10257651 · 64,784 mi YESTERDAY I FILLED UP THE CAR WITH GAS AND I SMELLED THE GASOLINE. I CHECKED OUT MY CAR AND I FOUND OUT THAT MY GAS TANK WAS LEAKING FROM THE CONNECTOR THAT CONNECTS THE GAS TANK TO THE RUBBER HOSE THAT LEADS TO THE METAL PIPE THAT YOU INSERT GAS FROM. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES AFTER FILLING UP COMPLETELY. IT APPEARS THAT THE WELD PROCESS THAT SEALS THE CONNECTOR TO THE GAS TANK WAS NOT SEALED PROPERLY AND STARTED TO CRACK. TODAY I HAD TO REPLACE MY GAS TANK FOR THE FIRST TIME AND I DON'T BELIEVE I AM GOING TO BE THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. P… Look up ODI 10257651 at NHTSA ↗	333.9% ODI 10274242 AT SOUTHPOINT MALL IN DURHAM N.C. VEHICLE 1 WAS TRAVELING NORTH IN PARKING LOT OF SOUTH POINT MALL WHEN VEHICLE 2 PULLED INTO ITS LANE OF TRAVEL FROM A PARKING AISLE VEHICLE2 STRUCK VEHICLE1 IN THE RIGHT PASSENGER AREA WITH ITS FRONT LEFT PORTION. *TR Look up ODI 10274242 at NHTSA ↗	283.9% ODI 10378471 · 43,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,000. Look up ODI 10378471 at NHTSA ↗	111.9% ODI 10577431 · 62,800 mi MY CAR WOULD NOT START SO I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I LATER RECEIVED A CALL ADVISING THAT THE VALUE AROUND THE FUEL PUMP HAD MELTED AND THEY DID NOT KNOW WHY EXCEPT SOMETHING MUST HAVE GOTTEN TO HOT UNDER THE ENGINE. PROBLEM IS THIS IS CONNECTED WITH THE FUEL PUMP. I CALL IN REPORT AND WAS TOLD EVENTUALLY ENGINEERS WOULD INVESTIGATE BUT THERE WAS THERE MAY OR MAY NOT BE A RECALL ISSUED. IF PART MELTING UNDER THE HOOD THAT ARE CONNECTED WITH FUEL PUMP DOESN'T DEMAND A RECALL WHAT W… Look up ODI 10577431 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	694.2% ODI 10461709 · 136,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 34 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE SPEED DECREASED TO ZERO AND THE TACHOMETER INCREASED TO 4,000 RPMS. THE LOCKS ON THE DOOR STARTED GOING UP AND DOWN AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE FAILURE WAS RESOLVED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TOO MANY FAULT CODES TO B… Look up ODI 10461709 at NHTSA ↗	934.0% ODI 10462566 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. AFTER THE VEHICLE SAT FOR A FEW MINUTES IT WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS HOWEVER THEY WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10462566 at NHTSA ↗	563.6% ODI 10491889 · 63,678 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THEN VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,678. Look up ODI 10491889 at NHTSA ↗	364.3% ODI 10459462 · 65,000 mi LATE 2011 MY CAR STARTING HAVING ISSUES WITH THE RPMS GOING UP AND DOWN WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT A STEADY PACE. BY DEC 2011 MY CAR SMELLED LIKE IT HAD A SMALL FUEL LEAK; ONE THAT I COULD ONLY SMELL WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING. SINCE FEBRUARY 2012 THE SMELL OF GASOLINE HAS GONE FROM A FAINT SMELL WHILE IDLING TO AN ALMOST UNBEARABLE SMELL THAT I CAN SMELL EVEN DOING 70+ MPH ON THE FREEWAY. WITH THE FUEL LINES NOT ALLOWING ENOUGH FUEL TO BE PUMPED INTO MY ENGINE IT ALSO DOES NOT LIKE TO START IF IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR MORE THAN A FEW HOURS. I HAVE TO … Look up ODI 10459462 at NHTSA ↗	395.5% ODI 10494419 · 24,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN SHE WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT … Look up ODI 10494419 at NHTSA ↗	386.6% ODI 10566043 · 42,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 05/28/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE'S FIRST TWO FAILURES OCCURRED IN 2010. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT CAUSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WOULD LAST BETWEEN 10 TO 30 MINUTES. UPDATED 06/02/2… Look up ODI 10566043 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	553.3% ODI 10209029 · 19,253 mi CAR PURCHASED ON 3/14/05 FROM RK CHEVROLET. STARTING SEPT. 12, 2006 THE CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTED MALFUNCTIONING. VARIOUS DASH BOARD LIGHTS CAME ON, TICK NOISE FROM THE SHIFTER, POWER STEERING LIGHT AND FAILS, AND THE GAUGES BEGAN TO GO CRAZY! THE CAR ALSO WANTED TO SHUT OFF, AND HAS BOOSTS OF ENERGY. THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED NOVEMBER 2, 2006, JUNE 8, 2007, SEPTEMBER 19, 2007(COLONIAL CHEVROLET), AND OCTOBER 16, 2007 (COLONIAL CHEVROLET). AFTER WE GOT IT BACK FROM COLONIAL, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS LATER. COLONIAL CH… Look up ODI 10209029 at NHTSA ↗	763.3% ODI 10200345 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT WITH SEVERAL DIFFERENT ISSUES CUSTOMER STATES THAT CAR IS A LEMON AND THAT SHE DROVE THE 2007 COBALT AND IT RAN BEAUTIFULLY*CC THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE SHIFTER SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS REPROGRAMMED, THE ROTORS WERE MACHINED. TR Look up ODI 10200345 at NHTSA ↗	301.9% ODI 10265355 · 21,656 mi WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND SUDDENLY I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHEEL I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A GAS STATION AND MY CAR IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED BUT THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR WHICH WAS EASY TO SEE WITH JUST A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE. *TR Look up ODI 10265355 at NHTSA ↗	202.4% ODI 10478539 · 97,000 mi I NOTICED A SLIGHT TAPPING/RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE NOISE ONLY OCCURS BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 50-60 MPH AND ONLY WHEN LETTING OFF THE GAS COMPLETELY. THEN I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL AN IGNITION CYLINDER RECALL. MY CAR HAD PROBLEMS WITH LOCKING UP AND DIFFICULTIES TURNING THE KEY. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THEM ABOUT THE NOISE I WAS HEARING THEN WAITED A WEEK WITH NO CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP SO I CALLED THEM. THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WOULD BE FINISHED BY NOON, I ARRIVED AT 4 PM. THEY THEN TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT Y… Look up ODI 10478539 at NHTSA ↗	223.1% ODI 10341322 · 31,509 mi CHEVY COBALT 2009. TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME MODEL BUT DIFFERENT CARS. BOTH RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE. DON'T KNOW WHAT CATEGORY TO PUT THE COMPLAINT IN. STEERING? BRAKING? OR SOMETHING ELSE? THIS MODEL HANDLES TERRIBLY ON WET PAVEMENT. DOESN'T BRAKE WELL ON WET PAVEMENT, AND TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. INCIDENT 1. CHANGING LANES ON I270 MD. GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. AND SLOWED DOWN TO MOVE ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT. GOING FROM A LESS USED WETTER LANE TO LANE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WASN'T QUITE AS WET. CAR SPUN OUT TWICE… Look up ODI 10341322 at NHTSA ↗	295.1% ODI 10472980 · 54,000 mi THE LITTLE ORANGE PIECE OF PLASTIC "SHIFT INDICATOR" THAT SAYS WHAT GEAR I'M IN BROKE. AND FOR A 2 YEAR OLD CAR IT SHOULD NOT HAVE AS ITS IN A SEALED ENCLOSURE. GM SAYS I'M ON MY OWN BECAUSE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. *TR Look up ODI 10472980 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	281.7% ODI 10127694 · 60 mi CLUTCH WENT ON CAR AFTER 60 MILES (2 WEEKS OLD) BEEN IN TOMS CHEVROLET REPAIR SHOP FOR THREE WEEK STILL NOT PARTS. Look up ODI 10127694 at NHTSA ↗	401.7% ODI 10186880 · 3,302 mi 3/30/2007. 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONTACT HIT AN OBJECT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. MC THE RADIATOR WAS DAMAGED WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT THE OBJECT. THE CONSUMER STATED NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TO LET HER KNOW THERE WAS PROBLEM. JB Look up ODI 10186880 at NHTSA ↗	241.5% ODI 10189828 · 500 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARS A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE IS USUALLY LOUDER WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50 DEGREES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT SOUNDS AS IF SOMEONE IS INSIDE THE TRUNK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE CANNOT BE REPAIRED AND REFERENCED THE CONTACT TO SERVICE BULLETIN # 1890375. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 4,577 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. Look up ODI 10189828 at NHTSA ↗	182.1% ODI 10381043 · 41,900 mi THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON MY 08 CHEVROLET COLBALT IMPLODED AND I WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED IN AND REPAIRED. THE SERVICE ADVISER TOLD ME THERE WAS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. IS THIS TRUE? HOW DOES SOMEONE GET AN INVESTIGATION STARTED? *LN Look up ODI 10381043 at NHTSA ↗	233.2% ODI 10400531 · 44,685 mi POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERABLE AFTER SEVERAL TURNS OF THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE NEW ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS WAS AWARE OF THE CONDITION AS DISCLOSED IN THE DIAGNOSTIC BULLETIN PROVIDED TO ME AFTER THE THIRD RETURN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. (SEE ATTACHED BULLETIN). I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ARE SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT PROVIDED IN THE BULLETIN THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION AND NO RESOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. I INFORMED THE DEALER SALESMAN, MANAGEMENT AND TITLE AGENT THE… Look up ODI 10400531 at NHTSA ↗	284.9% ODI 10373647 I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY 2010 AND I DIDN'T START NOTICING PROBLEMS TILL AROUND SUMMER BUT THEY WERE NOT THAT BAD TILL SEPTEMBER WERE THE CAR STARTED SHOWING STRANGE ELECTRICAL AND STEERING ISSUE. I RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN OCTOBER AND HAD THE POWER STEERING ISSUE FIXED BUT ITS STILL HAVE ISSUES WERE THE VEHICLE WILL SWERVE BACK AND FORTH IN RETURN I WILL HAVE TO KEEP MY HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO TRY TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING OTHER VEHICLES ON THE HIGHWAY. THEN THE BLOWER MOTOR THAT BLOWS THE HOT AND COLD AIR SOMETIMES ISTATIC… Look up ODI 10373647 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11030265 MY CAR IS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR THAT THE TAKATA AIR BAGS RECALL BUT YET I NEVER GOT A RECALL IT SAYS WHEN I LOOK IT UP NO RECALLS IT SCARES ME CAUSE HOW DO I KNOW MY CAR ISN'T DEFECTED LIKE THE OTHERS. SO WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET IN A CRASH AND MY AIRBAG KILLS ME OR I GET HURT. Look up ODI 11030265 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel/Propulsion System	73,438–126,000 mi	97,454 mi	174	ODI 10464648 · 22,000 mi NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. DISCONNECTED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS THE PLASTIC SENDING LINE ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP THAT HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, NOW NO FUEL LEAK OR FUEL SMELLS. TR Look up ODI 10464648 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10478459 · 100,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DECIDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V459000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.… Look up ODI 10478459 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10478714 · 70,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL LINE OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, WHICH WAS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE NOTICED A POOL OF GASOLINE ON THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, GASOLINE WAS LEAKING ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THER… Look up ODI 10478714 at NHTSA ↗
Steering	29,000–116,000 mi	61,000 mi	171	ODI 10284026 · 650 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT LOSS CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS FORCED SHUT THE ENGINE OFF SO THAT IT COULD RESET ITSELF. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650. Look up ODI 10284026 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10295422 · 44,441 mi BACKGROUND: I HAVE A CHEVY COBALT ('07) AND CURRENTLY HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED HUNDREDS OF OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY(US). 1. PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER START DRIVING FOR COUPLE HUNDREDS FEET OR LESS. REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PROBLEM WILL OCCUR. 2. HOW OFTEN? VARIES FROM COUPLE MINUTES TO COUPLE SECONDS, BUT PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR RUNS. 3. SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND REIGNITE IT AGAIN. THIS WILL RESTART THE P… Look up ODI 10295422 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10295577 · 15,000 mi POWER STEERING ON MY 08 COBALT SHUTS DOWN AND IT LOCKS UP EVEN WHEN IM DRIVING. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AND ONE TIME ON A TURN IT LOCKED UP AND I ALMOST GOT INTO A ACCIDENT. TR Look up ODI 10295577 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	41,000–90,000 mi	55,000 mi	89	ODI 10279060 · 4,000 mi NO INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED AT THIS POINT, HOWEVER, I SEE THIS AS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITH BATTERY INSTALLED IN THE TRUNK. THE BATTERY VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF THE BATTERY BY A PLASTIC ELBOW, A PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE MALE NIPPLE ON THE ELBOW. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE INSIDE DIAMETER APPEARS TO BE TOO SMALL INSIDE DIAMETER FOR THE MALE NIPPLE. THE PLASTIC VENT TUBE IS SPLIT WHERE IT ATTACHES TO MY BATTERY WHERE IT IS PUSHED ONTO THE MALE NIPPLE WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VENTED HYDROGEN GAS TO … Look up ODI 10279060 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10294148 · 1,100 mi WE PURCHASED A 2009 CHEVY COBALT FOR OUR SON WHO IS JUST LEARNING TO DRIVE. WHILE PRACTICING PARALLEL PARKING AND THE 3 POINT TURN THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT COULD OCCUR (AND THERE WAS A BULLETIN ISSUED BY GM) BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS RUN BY COMPUTER AND IT COULD OVERHEAT WHICH COULD HAPPEN WHEN PRACTICING PARALLEL PARKING. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT. I DO NOT FIND THIS AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION SINCE MY SON IS A FIRST TIME DRIV… Look up ODI 10294148 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10295422 · 44,441 mi BACKGROUND: I HAVE A CHEVY COBALT ('07) AND CURRENTLY HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED HUNDREDS OF OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY(US). 1. PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER START DRIVING FOR COUPLE HUNDREDS FEET OR LESS. REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PROBLEM WILL OCCUR. 2. HOW OFTEN? VARIES FROM COUPLE MINUTES TO COUPLE SECONDS, BUT PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR RUNS. 3. SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND REIGNITE IT AGAIN. THIS WILL RESTART THE P… Look up ODI 10295422 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	50,343–101,000 mi	83,500 mi	47	ODI 10283773 · 2,500 mi AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT CRASH THAT CAUSED $7,200 IN DAMAGE AND ON STAR DID NOT CALL OR REPORT THE CRASH. WHEN I ASKED WHY, I WAS TOLD "BECAUSE THE "BRAINS" OF ONSTAR WAS "KNOCKED OUT" IN THE CRASH, THAT SHUT DOWN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM AND OTHER SAFETY MEASURES." FORTUNATELY, THIS CRASH DID NOT CAUSE ANY BODILY HARM TO THE PERSON INVOLVED, BUT THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS PUSHED IN, RADIATOR WAS PUSHED BACK, WITH LOTS OF OTHER DAMAGE. THE PERSON IN THE CAR WAS FINE, BUT IF THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE BEEN PUSHED IN FUR… Look up ODI 10283773 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10461496 · 62,500 mi I WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE TO GREEN. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CURTAINS BOTH DEPLOYED AND BLEW OUT THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS ABOUT 80 DEGREES AND DRY. I WENT TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THE INCIDENT WAS AN INSURANCE CLAIM. MY INSURANCE COMPANY DENIED THE CLAIM SAYING THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. A GM INVESTIGATOR READ THE DATA BOX AND THE CDR FILE INFORMATION SHOWS THERE WAS NO EVENT RECORDED TO RECOVER. SOMETHING WAS PREVENTING THE DATA BOX FROM BEING READ AT THE COMPUTER PORT UN… Look up ODI 10461496 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10478252 · 92,064 mi I NOTICED THE PAST WEEK MY PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AND NO ONE WAS SITTING THERE AND THEN THIS MORNING 10/02/12 I TURN MY CAR ON AND IT SAYS SERVICE AIRBAG DID SOME RESEARCH AND ITS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD FOR MY PASSENGER CAUSE IT DOES NOT WORK AND NO PROTECTION I ALSO NOTICE THAT THE 2006 COBALTS AND 2007 COBALTS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM I PERSONALLY HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAS A 2006 COBALT LS THAT HAS THIS PROBLEM MINE IS A 09 COBALT LT IV ALREADY HAD TO PAY 500 TO FIX MY FUEL PUMP MODULE WHICH THEY JUST PUT A RECALL ON IT THIS PAST MONTH AND I… Look up ODI 10478252 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	76,500–116,250 mi	90,000 mi	32	ODI 10494419 · 24,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN SHE WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SEVERAL DAYS LATER, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT … Look up ODI 10494419 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10577358 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ENGINE POWER REDUCED THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,000. Look up ODI 10577358 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. *JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	60,000–141,750 mi	88,500 mi	24	ODI 10378471 · 43,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL FUEL FUMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 43,000. Look up ODI 10378471 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10449391 · 77,847 mi NOTICE VERY BAD GAS SMELL AFTER ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE STORE HEADING HOME ENGINE WAS HEISTING REALLY BAD. PARKED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT TURNED OFF THE CAR ASAP. LOOKED UNDER NEATH THE CAR AND SAW FUEL LEAKING I JACKED THE CAR UP WITH THE JACK. I SAW FUEL COMING OUT FROM ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. I CHECK OUT THE FUEL LINES AND NOTICE ONE WAS CRACKED. HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TOMORROW 2/27/12 TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. HAS LESS THEN 80,000 MILES ON IT. TR Look up ODI 10449391 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	38,764–107,544 mi	77,000 mi	16	ODI 10400531 · 44,685 mi POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERABLE AFTER SEVERAL TURNS OF THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE NEW ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS WAS AWARE OF THE CONDITION AS DISCLOSED IN THE DIAGNOSTIC BULLETIN PROVIDED TO ME AFTER THE THIRD RETURN TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. (SEE ATTACHED BULLETIN). I HAVE CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY ARE SUPPORTING THE STATEMENT PROVIDED IN THE BULLETIN THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION AND NO RESOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. I INFORMED THE DEALER SALESMAN, MANAGEMENT AND TITLE AGENT THE… Look up ODI 10400531 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10443913 · 72,000 mi THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THEREFORE THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. THERE IS A SPECIAL BULLETIN #10256 ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM INCLUDING ONLY THE 2009 COBALT HOWEVER AS THERE IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR MY CAR BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A BRANDED TITLE AND THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR 'OPEN RECALL' ITEMS. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LISTED IN THE GLOBAL DATABASE WHEN MY VIN IS SEARCHED BUT IT NEEDS TO BE LISTED UNDER MY VIN AND THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS CERTAINLY A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT … Look up ODI 10443913 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10616268 · 12,000 mi I AM JUST TRYING TO FIND OUT WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. I WENT TO MY DEALER, BOB HOOK CHEVROLET, ON APRIL 22, 2014 AND THEY ORDERED PARTS FOR MY THIRD AND FOURTH RECALL. I HAVE ALSO RECEIVED RECALL NOTICES FROM GM. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS TAKING SO LONG TO GET THESE PARTS? ARE THEY WAITING FOR AN ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN? *TR Look up ODI 10616268 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	48,498–87,782 mi	70,000 mi	19	ODI 10341322 · 31,509 mi CHEVY COBALT 2009. TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME MODEL BUT DIFFERENT CARS. BOTH RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE. DON'T KNOW WHAT CATEGORY TO PUT THE COMPLAINT IN. STEERING? BRAKING? OR SOMETHING ELSE? THIS MODEL HANDLES TERRIBLY ON WET PAVEMENT. DOESN'T BRAKE WELL ON WET PAVEMENT, AND TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. INCIDENT 1. CHANGING LANES ON I270 MD. GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. AND SLOWED DOWN TO MOVE ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT. GOING FROM A LESS USED WETTER LANE TO LANE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WASN'T QUITE AS WET. CAR SPUN OUT TWICE… Look up ODI 10341322 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10386176 · 46,995 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE BRAKES WERE UNRESPONSIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THAT LOCATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,995. Look up ODI 10386176 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10441226 · 85,564 mi I PARKED THE CAR FOR THE NIGHT WITH NO INDICATIONS OF ANY PROBLEMS AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE NEXT DAY, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION. TRIED MOVED THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WOULD NOT TURN TO START. TALKED WITH A LOCKSMITH AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T THE IGNITION BUT THE POWER TRAIN COLUMN SHIFT SINCE NEITHER OF THE KEYS WORKED. I SPOKE WITH THE CHEVROLET CONSUMER HOT LINE ([phone removed]) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOT A RECALL ON MY VIN. I ASSURED THEM THAT I HAVE A VEHICLE WITH 85,546 MILES THAT I CAN'T STARTED WITH THE… Look up ODI 10441226 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	2	None	ODI 11628768 · 33,000 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the contact struck a deer. The air bags did not deploy. Additionally, while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle. There was an abnormal sulfur and fuel odor detected. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the MAP sensor needed to be reset. The mechanic reset the air bag light. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the ai… Look up ODI 11628768 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631947 The air bag never deployed I bought car in 2018 from original owner with car only having 33,000 miles on it and still under warranty til car had 100,000 miles and I hit a deer head on 2 months after getting car which bought in may of 2018 hit the deer in July 2018 . The deer was hit with the front passenger side it broke my headlight n messed my hood up and smashed in the grill little and my air bags never deployed I hit deer at 50 mph , after that had happened I took it in to Chevy dealership and had them look at car cause I told them I hit t… Look up ODI 11631947 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	1	None	ODI 11647813 Steering went out while driving Look up ODI 11647813 at NHTSA ↗
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	1	None	ODI 11694845 · 154,824 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle was started, and the power steering failure warning light was off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failu… Look up ODI 11694845 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11728020 · 17,311 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair; however, the mechanic found a fuel leak and an abnormal gasoline odor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,311. Look up ODI 11728020 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2016: 1 complaints · 2017: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2016	0	0	1
2017	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2016	1	0	0
2017	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel/Propulsion System	Steering	Electrical System	Air Bags	Engine	Fuel System, Gasoline	Unknown Or Other	Power Train
Fuel/Propulsion System	—	3 ODI 10592311 I WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS KEPT ON GOING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS KEPT ON SWITCHING UP AND DOWN REAL FAST AND THE CAR JUST LOST ITS POWERSTEERING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY CRANK BACK UP. IM AFRAID WHILE DRIVING FAST THE ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS HARM. THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I STATED AND I NEED THEM FIXED. JS Look up ODI 10592311 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11323026 · 150,000 mi CAR SMELLING LIKE GAS REALLY BAD AND LEAKS, STEERING WHEEL FEELS WOBBOLY LIKE IF ITS NOT TIGHTENED RIGHT ITS A LITTLE CRICKED. REEKS OF SMELL OF GASOLINE ON THE BACK RIGHT OF MY CAR BY THE TIRE AND I SEE IT LEAKING GASOLINE. Look up ODI 11323026 at NHTSA ↗	10 ODI 10578349 · 80,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE THE PARTS NEEDED WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 21, 2014. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXACT DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT COULD SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECEIVE THE RECALL SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO CON… Look up ODI 10578349 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10592311 I WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS KEPT ON GOING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS KEPT ON SWITCHING UP AND DOWN REAL FAST AND THE CAR JUST LOST ITS POWERSTEERING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY CRANK BACK UP. IM AFRAID WHILE DRIVING FAST THE ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS HARM. THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I STATED AND I NEED THEM FIXED. JS Look up ODI 10592311 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628007 · 96,800 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CONTROLS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN… Look up ODI 10628007 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10849737 · 80,000 mi MY 2009 COBALT BEGAN JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND JUST 3 DAYS AGO, AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY CAR STALLS AND WON'T TURN BACK ON. AFTER LOOKING AT SYMPTOMS, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT Look up ODI 10849737 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10984713 · 85,000 mi OVERHEAT BACK IN 2014 TOOK IN TO DEALER IN RICHMOND CA. AGAIN CAR OVERHEATING TOLD FINE BY DEALER. SUMMER HAD TO RUN HEATER FOR CAR TO COOL DOWN WHEN DRIVING. EVEN AFTER I PUT ANTIFREEZE IN& FLUIDS FINE. WOULD NOT PASS SMOG FOR 2016 TAGS, HAS 85,000 MILES.P03000 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDERS MISFIRED DETECTED. WAS THEN TOLD NEED A NEW ENGINE FOR 2009 CAR! JUST ABOUT PAID OFF! REPLACED GEAR SHIFT 2YEARS AGO! CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ALL FLUIDS GOOD AND BATTERY GOOD! ALSO WHEN DRIVING CAR SEAT BELT PASSENGER LIGHT WOULD LITE UP W/NO ONE IN THE SEAT! … Look up ODI 10984713 at NHTSA ↗	9 ODI 10630177 · 53,000 mi I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT, BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC STILL EXISTS IF THERE ARE CASES SIMILAR TO MINE. THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHILE I WAS GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY. I WAS SHIFTING MY HIPS TO ADJUST MY SEATING POSITION, AND MY KNEE BUMPED INTO MY KEYCHAIN AND CAUSED THE IGNITION TO SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION. I LOST SPE… Look up ODI 10630177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10872646 · 95,000 mi I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MY COBALT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN REDLANDS CA DUE TO A HORRIBLE GAS SMELL. THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED IF MY CAR WAS UNDER RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER IT WAS NOT. I INDEED HAD A CRACK ON THE FUEL PUMP HAVING TO REPLACE IT AS THE FUEL SMELL WAS OVER THE TOP. I PAID FOR THE PART AND LABOR OUT OF POCKET YET WONDER WHY MY VIN WAS NOT RECALLED WHEN I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITH THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP ISSUE??? Look up ODI 10872646 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10896197 THE CAR LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. STRONG SMELL OF GAS AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. BEEN GOING ON FOR THE FLICKERING 2 MONTHS NOW. FOR THE FUEL 2 WEEKS NOW Look up ODI 10896197 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11338017 · 100,392 mi KEEP SMELLING FUEL VAPORS ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CHECKED THE FUEL FILTER AND IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING DESPITE MY GAS MILEAGE GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I'VE BEEN BURNING A FULL TANK OF GAS GOING LESS THAN 250 MILES WHEN I SHOULD GET NEAR 400 MILES A TANK. Look up ODI 11338017 at NHTSA ↗	0
Steering	3 ODI 10592311 I WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS KEPT ON GOING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS KEPT ON SWITCHING UP AND DOWN REAL FAST AND THE CAR JUST LOST ITS POWERSTEERING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY CRANK BACK UP. IM AFRAID WHILE DRIVING FAST THE ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS HARM. THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I STATED AND I NEED THEM FIXED. JS Look up ODI 10592311 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11323026 · 150,000 mi CAR SMELLING LIKE GAS REALLY BAD AND LEAKS, STEERING WHEEL FEELS WOBBOLY LIKE IF ITS NOT TIGHTENED RIGHT ITS A LITTLE CRICKED. REEKS OF SMELL OF GASOLINE ON THE BACK RIGHT OF MY CAR BY THE TIRE AND I SEE IT LEAKING GASOLINE. Look up ODI 11323026 at NHTSA ↗	—	21 ODI 10295422 · 44,441 mi BACKGROUND: I HAVE A CHEVY COBALT ('07) AND CURRENTLY HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED HUNDREDS OF OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY(US). 1. PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER START DRIVING FOR COUPLE HUNDREDS FEET OR LESS. REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PROBLEM WILL OCCUR. 2. HOW OFTEN? VARIES FROM COUPLE MINUTES TO COUPLE SECONDS, BUT PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR RUNS. 3. SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND REIGNITE IT AGAIN. THIS WILL RESTART THE P… Look up ODI 10295422 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10455627 · 100 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER BEING INFORMED BY NEIGHBORS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ALL NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE COMPUTER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V073… Look up ODI 10455627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10534401 · 47,300 mi WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR OVER 60 I GET A SWAY SIDE TO SIDE AND I FEEL LIKE ITS GOING TO SWAY IN TO ANOTHER CAR WHEN I GO BY THEM. I HAD IT IN A CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY DID NOTHING BUT PUT A PULL IN THE CAR AND IT SILL SWAYS. I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE RACK IN THE CAR AND OR THE ELECTRICAL STEERING IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS " ITS BEEN FIXED IN THE FIRST RECALL" WELL I AM SAYING ITS NOT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN AND FIXED RIGHT THIS TIME.... *TR Look up ODI 10534401 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10749141 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A… Look up ODI 10749141 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10816507 · 121,041 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,041. Look up ODI 10816507 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10585788 MY WIFE TRIED TO START THE CAR ON 4/30/14. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TRY TO TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. IT WAS LOCKED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T RUN. EVENTUALLY IF SHE COMES BACK AFTER APPROX. ONE HOUR AND TRY AGAIN THE KEY WILL TURN IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WILL START. THIS HAPPENS COUPLE OF TIME A YEAR SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; THEY TOLD US THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM WITH THIS CHEVY MODEL. JS… Look up ODI 10585788 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10682727 · 181,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE ENGINE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE BEFORE EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000. Look up ODI 10682727 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10914240 · 61,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL… Look up ODI 10914240 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗	0	8 ODI 10341322 · 31,509 mi CHEVY COBALT 2009. TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME MODEL BUT DIFFERENT CARS. BOTH RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE. DON'T KNOW WHAT CATEGORY TO PUT THE COMPLAINT IN. STEERING? BRAKING? OR SOMETHING ELSE? THIS MODEL HANDLES TERRIBLY ON WET PAVEMENT. DOESN'T BRAKE WELL ON WET PAVEMENT, AND TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. INCIDENT 1. CHANGING LANES ON I270 MD. GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. AND SLOWED DOWN TO MOVE ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT. GOING FROM A LESS USED WETTER LANE TO LANE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WASN'T QUITE AS WET. CAR SPUN OUT TWICE… Look up ODI 10341322 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10499257 · 75,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING NORMALLY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTARTING. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR LEVER DID NOT SHIFT FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. Look up ODI 10499257 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	10 ODI 10578349 · 80,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH) BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED BECAUSE THE PARTS NEEDED WOULD NOT BECOME AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 21, 2014. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXACT DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACT COULD SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECEIVE THE RECALL SERVICE. ADDITIONALLY, THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK AND A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO CON… Look up ODI 10578349 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10592311 I WAS DRIVING AND HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE THE LIGHTS KEPT ON GOING FROM DIM TO BRIGHT AND THE AUTOMATIC LIGHTS KEPT ON SWITCHING UP AND DOWN REAL FAST AND THE CAR JUST LOST ITS POWERSTEERING THERE IS A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE CAR AND WHEN I PUT GAS IN IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ACTUALLY CRANK BACK UP. IM AFRAID WHILE DRIVING FAST THE ELECTRIC PROBLEMS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS HARM. THERE WAS A RECENT RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND ALL THE PROBLEMS I STATED AND I NEED THEM FIXED. JS Look up ODI 10592311 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10628007 · 96,800 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORTS AND THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND POWER WINDOWS FAILED TO WORK PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO USE THE CONTROLS FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER AND HEATER. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN… Look up ODI 10628007 at NHTSA ↗	21 ODI 10295422 · 44,441 mi BACKGROUND: I HAVE A CHEVY COBALT ('07) AND CURRENTLY HAVING A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH POWER STEERING. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND NOTICED HUNDREDS OF OWNERS EXPERIENCED THE SAME OR SIMILAR PROBLEM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY(US). 1. PROBLEM OCCURS AFTER START DRIVING FOR COUPLE HUNDREDS FEET OR LESS. REGARDLESS OF SPEED OR TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PROBLEM WILL OCCUR. 2. HOW OFTEN? VARIES FROM COUPLE MINUTES TO COUPLE SECONDS, BUT PROBLEM OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR RUNS. 3. SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE AND REIGNITE IT AGAIN. THIS WILL RESTART THE P… Look up ODI 10295422 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10455627 · 100 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AFTER BEING INFORMED BY NEIGHBORS THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ALL NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE COMPUTER MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE COMPUTER SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V073… Look up ODI 10455627 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10534401 · 47,300 mi WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR OVER 60 I GET A SWAY SIDE TO SIDE AND I FEEL LIKE ITS GOING TO SWAY IN TO ANOTHER CAR WHEN I GO BY THEM. I HAD IT IN A CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THEY DID NOTHING BUT PUT A PULL IN THE CAR AND IT SILL SWAYS. I THINK IT HAS TO DO WITH THE RACK IN THE CAR AND OR THE ELECTRICAL STEERING IN THE CAR. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS " ITS BEEN FIXED IN THE FIRST RECALL" WELL I AM SAYING ITS NOT SO I THINK IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN AND FIXED RIGHT THIS TIME.... *TR Look up ODI 10534401 at NHTSA ↗	—	20 ODI 10585894 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION RECALL. CONSUMER HAS DIFFERENT VEHICLE COMPLAINT IN ARTEMIS. SMD Look up ODI 10585894 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10594118 · 52,685 mi DEER HIT CAR WAS VERY DARK 7 AM WITNESS CALLED 911 JACKSON TWP POLICE CAME CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FRONT END OF CAR ALL SMASHED AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF I WAS HYSTERICAL GOD SENT ME AN ANGEL THAT MORNING WITNESS STAYED WITH ME UNTIL POLICE CAME POLICE CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK & MADE REPORT TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS OVER $6,000 THOUGHT CAR WOULD BE TOTALED I HAVE COPY OF ALL REPAIRS DONE. TR Look up ODI 10594118 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10594504 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. Look up ODI 10594504 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10630177 · 53,000 mi I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT, BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC STILL EXISTS IF THERE ARE CASES SIMILAR TO MINE. THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHILE I WAS GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY. I WAS SHIFTING MY HIPS TO ADJUST MY SEATING POSITION, AND MY KNEE BUMPED INTO MY KEYCHAIN AND CAUSED THE IGNITION TO SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION. I LOST SPE… Look up ODI 10630177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10914240 · 61,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL… Look up ODI 10914240 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11585314 · 161,595 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a clicking sound when the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact stated that the … Look up ODI 11585314 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10443913 · 72,000 mi THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THEREFORE THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. THERE IS A SPECIAL BULLETIN #10256 ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM INCLUDING ONLY THE 2009 COBALT HOWEVER AS THERE IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR MY CAR BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A BRANDED TITLE AND THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR 'OPEN RECALL' ITEMS. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LISTED IN THE GLOBAL DATABASE WHEN MY VIN IS SEARCHED BUT IT NEEDS TO BE LISTED UNDER MY VIN AND THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS CERTAINLY A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT … Look up ODI 10443913 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11191150 · 170,000 mi AFTER DRIVING CAR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES ON COUNTY ROADS, AT 25-35MPH. I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION, STOP, SHIFT INTO PARK, AND REACH TO TURN KEY OFF. I AM UNABLE TO MOVE KEY FROM THE RUN POSITION, AND/OR REMOVE THE KEY. SO MY CAR IS SITTING THERE RUNNING AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 10 MINUTES TRYING TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO OFF WHILE JIGGLING THE KEY AND THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT DOWN AND BACK TO PARK SEVERAL TIMES, I AM UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY. I RESORT TO PULLING A FU… Look up ODI 11191150 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11339754 IGNITION SWITCH WAS SAID TO BE THE ISSUE WITH MY CAR AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEARS 2005-2010 .IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY ISSUE. STARTER MOTOR IS GOOD. BATTERY IS GOOD. ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. WILL NOT CRANK OR START. Look up ODI 11339754 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10585890 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INCIDENTS, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE KEY, INCLUDING THE FIRST DAY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME. OVER THE YEARS, THE SWITCH HAS FAILED, WHICH LEFT HER STRANDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT THEY NEVER REPLACED ANY COMPONENTS REGARDING THE LOCK CYLINDER OR SWITCH. JB UPDATED 05/14/14. JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEA… Look up ODI 10585890 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10586264 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME HESITANT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS:14V047000 (ELECTRICAL), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL) OR 09V073000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIEN… Look up ODI 10586264 at NHTSA ↗
Air Bags	7 ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10849737 · 80,000 mi MY 2009 COBALT BEGAN JERKING WHEN ACCELERATING OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND JUST 3 DAYS AGO, AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY CAR STALLS AND WON'T TURN BACK ON. AFTER LOOKING AT SYMPTOMS, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT Look up ODI 10849737 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10984713 · 85,000 mi OVERHEAT BACK IN 2014 TOOK IN TO DEALER IN RICHMOND CA. AGAIN CAR OVERHEATING TOLD FINE BY DEALER. SUMMER HAD TO RUN HEATER FOR CAR TO COOL DOWN WHEN DRIVING. EVEN AFTER I PUT ANTIFREEZE IN& FLUIDS FINE. WOULD NOT PASS SMOG FOR 2016 TAGS, HAS 85,000 MILES.P03000 RANDOM MULTIPLE CYLINDERS MISFIRED DETECTED. WAS THEN TOLD NEED A NEW ENGINE FOR 2009 CAR! JUST ABOUT PAID OFF! REPLACED GEAR SHIFT 2YEARS AGO! CAR DIED WHILE DRIVING ALL FLUIDS GOOD AND BATTERY GOOD! ALSO WHEN DRIVING CAR SEAT BELT PASSENGER LIGHT WOULD LITE UP W/NO ONE IN THE SEAT! … Look up ODI 10984713 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10658908 · 40,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, A SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER S… Look up ODI 10658908 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10749141 · 20,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CRASHED INTO A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A… Look up ODI 10749141 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10816507 · 121,041 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING ABILITY AND THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,041. Look up ODI 10816507 at NHTSA ↗	20 ODI 10585894 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION RECALL. CONSUMER HAS DIFFERENT VEHICLE COMPLAINT IN ARTEMIS. SMD Look up ODI 10585894 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10594118 · 52,685 mi DEER HIT CAR WAS VERY DARK 7 AM WITNESS CALLED 911 JACKSON TWP POLICE CAME CAR HAD TO BE TOWED FRONT END OF CAR ALL SMASHED AIR BAG DID NOT GO OFF I WAS HYSTERICAL GOD SENT ME AN ANGEL THAT MORNING WITNESS STAYED WITH ME UNTIL POLICE CAME POLICE CALLED FOR TOW TRUCK & MADE REPORT TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS OVER $6,000 THOUGHT CAR WOULD BE TOTALED I HAVE COPY OF ALL REPAIRS DONE. TR Look up ODI 10594118 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10594504 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. Look up ODI 10594504 at NHTSA ↗	—	6 ODI 10679566 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10679566 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10702899 · 75,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MIS-FIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE IN THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. Look up ODI 10702899 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗	0	5 ODI 11085186 · 79,000 mi THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN PARKING CAR AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF PULLING KEY OUT GETS STUCK HAVE TO WIGGLE IT OUT GOT HIT ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT END NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT THE TIME I GOT HIT DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS BECAUSE I TRIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WOULDN'T STOP Look up ODI 11085186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11090376 · 5 mi WHILE I WAS STARTING THE CAR MY AIR BAG LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF. WHILE TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS THE AIR BAGS WAS ALSO BLINKING ON AND OFF. Look up ODI 11090376 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132776 THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS SAYING NEEDS MAINTENANCE AND THE MOTOR HAS NO COMPRESSION Look up ODI 11132776 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	9 ODI 10630177 · 53,000 mi I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT, BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC STILL EXISTS IF THERE ARE CASES SIMILAR TO MINE. THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHILE I WAS GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY. I WAS SHIFTING MY HIPS TO ADJUST MY SEATING POSITION, AND MY KNEE BUMPED INTO MY KEYCHAIN AND CAUSED THE IGNITION TO SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION. I LOST SPE… Look up ODI 10630177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10872646 · 95,000 mi I HAVE RECENTLY HAD MY COBALT TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN REDLANDS CA DUE TO A HORRIBLE GAS SMELL. THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED IF MY CAR WAS UNDER RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP HOWEVER IT WAS NOT. I INDEED HAD A CRACK ON THE FUEL PUMP HAVING TO REPLACE IT AS THE FUEL SMELL WAS OVER THE TOP. I PAID FOR THE PART AND LABOR OUT OF POCKET YET WONDER WHY MY VIN WAS NOT RECALLED WHEN I HAVE A 2009 CHEVY COBALT WITH THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP ISSUE??? Look up ODI 10872646 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10896197 THE CAR LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. STRONG SMELL OF GAS AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN PARK. BEEN GOING ON FOR THE FLICKERING 2 MONTHS NOW. FOR THE FUEL 2 WEEKS NOW Look up ODI 10896197 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10585788 MY WIFE TRIED TO START THE CAR ON 4/30/14. PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND TRY TO TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN. IT WAS LOCKED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T RUN. EVENTUALLY IF SHE COMES BACK AFTER APPROX. ONE HOUR AND TRY AGAIN THE KEY WILL TURN IN THE IGNITION AND THE CAR WILL START. THIS HAPPENS COUPLE OF TIME A YEAR SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. WE CONTACTED THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT; THEY TOLD US THAT THEY DO NOT KNOW OF ANY SUCH PROBLEM WITH THIS CHEVY MODEL. JS… Look up ODI 10585788 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10682727 · 181,000 mi TLTHE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND THE ENGINE RPM'S WOULD INCREASE BEFORE EXPERIENCING UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,000. Look up ODI 10682727 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10914240 · 61,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL… Look up ODI 10914240 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10630177 · 53,000 mi I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED ON MY 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT, BUT THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS AFTER HAVING THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED. THERE'S THE POSSIBILITY THAT A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC STILL EXISTS IF THERE ARE CASES SIMILAR TO MINE. THE VEHICLE IGNITION WAS INADVERTENTLY SWITCHED TO THE "OFF" POSITION WHILE I WAS GETTING ONTO A HIGHWAY. I WAS SHIFTING MY HIPS TO ADJUST MY SEATING POSITION, AND MY KNEE BUMPED INTO MY KEYCHAIN AND CAUSED THE IGNITION TO SWITCH TO THE "OFF" POSITION. I LOST SPE… Look up ODI 10630177 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10914240 · 61,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL… Look up ODI 10914240 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 10679566 · 90,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS BLACK ICE ON THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND CRASH INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE WHETHER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. Look up ODI 10679566 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10702899 · 75,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED MIS-FIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE IN THE NUMBER TWO CYLINDER WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY TURN ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. Look up ODI 10702899 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗	—	2 ODI 11447314 · 106,864 mi The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag made clicking sounds. Additionally, the engine would rev, and the vehicle would shake while idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer… Look up ODI 11447314 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11548298 · 153,000 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after driving to a local store and turning off the vehicle, the contact then returned to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel level sensor circuit and cam shaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mile… Look up ODI 11548298 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10851827 · 129,000 mi DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION LIGHT. THE DISPLAY SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE TRACTION. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED WHEN THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE MY CAR AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND STALLED OUT AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I KEEP GOING TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND EVERYONE SAYS ITS SOMETHING ELSE AND I HAVE ALREADY SANK OVER $1500 INTO THIS AND YET IT IS STILL HAPPENING WITH NO END IN SIGHT!! Look up ODI 10851827 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085186 · 79,000 mi THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN PARKING CAR AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF PULLING KEY OUT GETS STUCK HAVE TO WIGGLE IT OUT GOT HIT ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT END NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT THE TIME I GOT HIT DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS BECAUSE I TRIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WOULDN'T STOP Look up ODI 11085186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11327186 · 140,000 mi THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SHUTDOWN WHILE TRAVERSING RT 287 NEAR BOONTON AT SPEEDS AROUND 65. I COASTED OFF AN EXIT AND CAME TO A STOP AT PARK AVE AND WOOTTON ST. WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR MY VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN SO I COULD EITHER FIX/CONTINUE DRIVING, IT HAD BECOME APPARENT THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD STARTED TO COMBUST. NOTICEABLE BY THE SOUND OF THE FIRE. THAT LEFT ME RUSHING TO EMPTY OUT THE VEHICLE OF BELONGINGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. NOTE THAT PRIOR TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AB… Look up ODI 11327186 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11024560 · 131,000 mi ECM PROBLEM. LOST STEERING AND ALL DASHBOARD INFORMATION. VECHILE DOES NOT START.DEALER TELLS ME IT IS A BAD ECM AND IT IS $841.00 TO REPAIR IT. INCLUDING A $250.00 CHARGERE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THAN I FIND OUT THERE WAS A HUGE RECALL ON THESE ECMS BUT FOR SOME REASON MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED. GM SHOULD MAKE GOOD ON THIS AND REPLAVCE IT AT NO CHARGE SINCE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE HAD HUGE ISSUYES WITH THIS Look up ODI 11024560 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Gasoline	0	1 ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11585314 · 161,595 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and was jumpstarted; however, the auto theft warning light illuminated, and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The contact was able to drive the vehicle however, the locks failed to lock the doors, and there was a clicking sound when the windows failed to roll up or down. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The contact stated that the … Look up ODI 11585314 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11447314 · 106,864 mi The contact's mother owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his mother was starting the vehicle, the passenger's side air bag made clicking sounds. Additionally, the engine would rev, and the vehicle would shake while idle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, and ignition coils; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer… Look up ODI 11447314 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11548298 · 153,000 mi The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that after driving to a local store and turning off the vehicle, the contact then returned to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the fuel level sensor circuit and cam shaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mile… Look up ODI 11548298 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	1 ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	1 ODI 11338017 · 100,392 mi KEEP SMELLING FUEL VAPORS ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CHECKED THE FUEL FILTER AND IT SEEMS TO BE WORKING DESPITE MY GAS MILEAGE GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I'VE BEEN BURNING A FULL TANK OF GAS GOING LESS THAN 250 MILES WHEN I SHOULD GET NEAR 400 MILES A TANK. Look up ODI 11338017 at NHTSA ↗	0	4 ODI 10443913 · 72,000 mi THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION CYLINDER. THEREFORE THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF. THERE IS A SPECIAL BULLETIN #10256 ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM INCLUDING ONLY THE 2009 COBALT HOWEVER AS THERE IS NOT AN OPEN RECALL THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPAIR MY CAR BECAUSE MY CAR HAS A BRANDED TITLE AND THEY WILL ONLY REPAIR 'OPEN RECALL' ITEMS. THIS ISSUE IS NOT LISTED IN THE GLOBAL DATABASE WHEN MY VIN IS SEARCHED BUT IT NEEDS TO BE LISTED UNDER MY VIN AND THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN RECALL ON THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS CERTAINLY A HUGE SAFETY PROBLEM THAT … Look up ODI 10443913 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11191150 · 170,000 mi AFTER DRIVING CAR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES ON COUNTY ROADS, AT 25-35MPH. I ARRIVE AT MY DESTINATION, STOP, SHIFT INTO PARK, AND REACH TO TURN KEY OFF. I AM UNABLE TO MOVE KEY FROM THE RUN POSITION, AND/OR REMOVE THE KEY. SO MY CAR IS SITTING THERE RUNNING AND I AM UNABLE TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER NEARLY 10 MINUTES TRYING TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO OFF WHILE JIGGLING THE KEY AND THE STEERING WHEEL, AND SHIFTING THE GEAR SHIFT DOWN AND BACK TO PARK SEVERAL TIMES, I AM UNABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY. I RESORT TO PULLING A FU… Look up ODI 11191150 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11339754 IGNITION SWITCH WAS SAID TO BE THE ISSUE WITH MY CAR AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR YEARS 2005-2010 .IGNITION SWITCH SAFETY ISSUE. STARTER MOTOR IS GOOD. BATTERY IS GOOD. ALTERNATOR IS GOOD. WILL NOT CRANK OR START. Look up ODI 11339754 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 11085186 · 79,000 mi THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN PARKING CAR AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF PULLING KEY OUT GETS STUCK HAVE TO WIGGLE IT OUT GOT HIT ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT END NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT THE TIME I GOT HIT DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS BECAUSE I TRIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WOULDN'T STOP Look up ODI 11085186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11090376 · 5 mi WHILE I WAS STARTING THE CAR MY AIR BAG LIGHTS STARTED BLINKING ON AND OFF. WHILE TRAVELING ON CITY STREETS THE AIR BAGS WAS ALSO BLINKING ON AND OFF. Look up ODI 11090376 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11132776 THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEPS SAYING NEEDS MAINTENANCE AND THE MOTOR HAS NO COMPRESSION Look up ODI 11132776 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 10851827 · 129,000 mi DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ALONG WITH THE TRACTION LIGHT. THE DISPLAY SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED, SERVICE TRACTION. I WAS NEARLY REAR ENDED WHEN THIS HAPPEN BECAUSE MY CAR AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN TO 10 MPH AND STALLED OUT AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET IT OVER TO THE SHOULDER. I KEEP GOING TO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND EVERYONE SAYS ITS SOMETHING ELSE AND I HAVE ALREADY SANK OVER $1500 INTO THIS AND YET IT IS STILL HAPPENING WITH NO END IN SIGHT!! Look up ODI 10851827 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11085186 · 79,000 mi THE KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN PARKING CAR AND TURNING VEHICLE OFF PULLING KEY OUT GETS STUCK HAVE TO WIGGLE IT OUT GOT HIT ON DRIVERSIDE FRONT END NO AIRBAGS CAME OUT THE TIME I GOT HIT DRIVER SIDE. IT WAS BECAUSE I TRIED TO STOP AND VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING WOULDN'T STOP Look up ODI 11085186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11327186 · 140,000 mi THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND SHUTDOWN WHILE TRAVERSING RT 287 NEAR BOONTON AT SPEEDS AROUND 65. I COASTED OFF AN EXIT AND CAME TO A STOP AT PARK AVE AND WOOTTON ST. WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR MY VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN SO I COULD EITHER FIX/CONTINUE DRIVING, IT HAD BECOME APPARENT THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD STARTED TO COMBUST. NOTICEABLE BY THE SOUND OF THE FIRE. THAT LEFT ME RUSHING TO EMPTY OUT THE VEHICLE OF BELONGINGS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD BEFORE THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY ENGULFED INTO FLAMES. NOTE THAT PRIOR TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AB… Look up ODI 11327186 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0
Power Train	0	8 ODI 10341322 · 31,509 mi CHEVY COBALT 2009. TWO INCIDENTS INVOLVING THE SAME MODEL BUT DIFFERENT CARS. BOTH RENTED FROM ENTERPRISE. DON'T KNOW WHAT CATEGORY TO PUT THE COMPLAINT IN. STEERING? BRAKING? OR SOMETHING ELSE? THIS MODEL HANDLES TERRIBLY ON WET PAVEMENT. DOESN'T BRAKE WELL ON WET PAVEMENT, AND TIRES SPIN WHEN STARTING FROM A STOPPED POSITION. INCIDENT 1. CHANGING LANES ON I270 MD. GOING ABOUT 50 MPH. AND SLOWED DOWN TO MOVE ONE LANE TO THE RIGHT. GOING FROM A LESS USED WETTER LANE TO LANE TO THE RIGHT, WHICH WASN'T QUITE AS WET. CAR SPUN OUT TWICE… Look up ODI 10341322 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10499257 · 75,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING NORMALLY AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION OFF AND THEN RESTARTING. IN ADDITION, THE GEAR LEVER DID NOT SHIFT FROM DRIVE INTO NEUTRAL UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWO TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. Look up ODI 10499257 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10585890 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INCIDENTS, WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH STICKING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO TURN THE KEY, INCLUDING THE FIRST DAY SHE BROUGHT THE VEHICLE HOME. OVER THE YEARS, THE SWITCH HAS FAILED, WHICH LEFT HER STRANDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES, BUT THEY NEVER REPLACED ANY COMPONENTS REGARDING THE LOCK CYLINDER OR SWITCH. JB UPDATED 05/14/14. JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEA… Look up ODI 10585890 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10586264 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME HESITANT AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED THE VEHICLE STALLING INTERMITTENTLY ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS:14V047000 (ELECTRICAL), 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL) OR 09V073000 (POWER TRAIN) BUT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIEN… Look up ODI 10586264 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 10579277 · 70,000 mi DRIVING VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" MESSAGE APPEARS ON STATUS BAR OF DASHBOARD. REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP BY REPLACING THROTTLE CONTROL BODY. OCCURRED TWICE MORE OVER NEXT 3 DAYS, REPAIRED AT DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SAYING FIRST THROTTLE CONTROL BODY WAS DEFECTIVE. OCCURRED AGAIN 2 DAYS LATER, DEALERSHIP REPLACED CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OCCURRED AGAIN 1 DAY LATER. NEED TO TAKE IN FOR MORE SERVICE. BASIC INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM ON CHEVROLET COBALTS. JS Look up ODI 10579277 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10850381 · 77,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE, THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT RANDOMLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017CT TR Look up ODI 10850381 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11024560 · 131,000 mi ECM PROBLEM. LOST STEERING AND ALL DASHBOARD INFORMATION. VECHILE DOES NOT START.DEALER TELLS ME IT IS A BAD ECM AND IT IS $841.00 TO REPAIR IT. INCLUDING A $250.00 CHARGERE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM THAN I FIND OUT THERE WAS A HUGE RECALL ON THESE ECMS BUT FOR SOME REASON MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED. GM SHOULD MAKE GOOD ON THIS AND REPLAVCE IT AT NO CHARGE SINCE THEY KNOW THEY HAVE HAD HUGE ISSUYES WITH THIS Look up ODI 11024560 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10552568 · 154,000 mi I JUST FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT DUE TO FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR / SYSTEM. AS I LOOKED IT UP I FOUND 2 ADDITIONAL RECALLS WHICH CHEVROLET WAS SUPPOSED TO CONTACT ME ON ALL 3. I WAS NOT CONTACTED, AND DO NOT KNOW IF MY CAR HAS HAD THE REPAIRS DONE PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN JANUARY 2011. THE 2 OTHER RECALLS ARE AS FOLLOWS. SHIFTER CABLE PROBLEM WITH CAR NOT IN PROPER GEAR, CLIP ON CABLE, IF NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY, CHEVROLET IS SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE CABLE. ALSO,… Look up ODI 10552568 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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7 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

130 mentions · 18.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 100,000 mi (99 usable records).

ODI 10378471 · 43,000 mi

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ODI 10449391 · 77,847 mi

NOTICE VERY BAD GAS SMELL AFTER ON THE WAY BACK FROM THE STORE HEADING HOME ENGINE WAS HEISTING REALLY BAD. PARKED THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT TURNED OFF THE CAR ASAP. LOOKED UNDER NEATH THE CAR AND SAW FUEL LEAKING I JACKED THE CAR UP WITH THE JACK. I SAW FUEL COMING OUT FROM ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK. I CHECK OUT THE FUEL LINES AND NOTICE ONE WAS CRACKED. HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED TOMORROW 2/27/12 TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP. HAS LESS THEN 80,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

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ODI 10464648 · 22,000 mi

NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. DISCONNECTED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL PUMP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS THE PLASTIC SENDING LINE ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP THAT HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAK. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, NOW NO FUEL LEAK OR FUEL SMELLS. *TR

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Steering assistance concerns

125 mentions · 17.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 55,000 mi (115 usable records).

ODI 10290030 · 145 mi

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ODI 10291876 · 32,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 CHEVY COBALT AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHEN I GO TO MAKE A SHARP TURN. (THE WHEEL WILL NOT TURN UNLESS I GIVE IT GAS AND GO STRAIGHT FOR A LITTLE WHILE, THEN SOMETIMES IT WILL THEN TURN.) GARAGE SAYS THAT COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT...BUT WILL TAKE IT BACK TO GARAGE AGAIN AND AGAIN...UNTIL THEY TELL ME THAT A RECALL IS ON IT. I PRAY THAT THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN WHEN I'M IN HEAVY TRAFFIC! VERY DANGEROUS! *TR

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ODI 10294148 · 1,100 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2009 CHEVY COBALT FOR OUR SON WHO IS JUST LEARNING TO DRIVE. WHILE PRACTICING PARALLEL PARKING AND THE 3 POINT TURN THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO SAID THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT COULD OCCUR (AND THERE WAS A BULLETIN ISSUED BY GM) BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS RUN BY COMPUTER AND IT COULD OVERHEAT WHICH COULD HAPPEN WHEN PRACTICING PARALLEL PARKING. HOWEVER, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT. I DO NOT FIND THIS AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION SINCE MY SON IS A FIRST TIME DRIV…

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

52 mentions · 7.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 66,252 mi (46 usable records).

ODI 10290030 · 145 mi

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ODI 10317211 · 33,300 mi

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ODI 10332019 · 17,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 10V073000 (STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HAND, BACK, NECK AND CHEST INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AT TH…

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

44 mentions · 6.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 76,000 mi (36 usable records).

ODI 10348976 · 31,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRIFTING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT GAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE BRAKES. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT BACK TO THE RIGHT AND ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED DURING THE CRASH AND WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THE STEERING ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM…

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ODI 10458043 · 29,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED DURING OR AFTER THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION AFTER ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MOMENTARILY REST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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ODI 10478627 · 68,000 mi

TL* 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 UNAVAIL…

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

12 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,500 mi (12 usable records).

ODI 10275873 · 16,000 mi

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ODI 10318888 · 31,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT LT. THE VEHICLE WOULD PERIODICALLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT DRIVER INTENT. WHEN THIS WOULD OCCUR, THE CONTACT WOULD ATTEMPT TO DECREASE SPEED BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, TO NO AVAIL. HE HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT IN ORDER TO STOP THE ACCELERATION. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 32,170.

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ODI 10405734 · 100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKES WOULD SQUEAK WHEN APPLIED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD VIBRATE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REAR ROTORS WERE WARPED AND THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES AND WAS REPAIRED TWICE BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 36,000.

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Hard or delayed shifting

10 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 10317211 · 33,300 mi

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ODI 10503468 · 54,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION COIL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 4/24/13 *CN

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ODI 10616739 · 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ

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Battery drain and no-start mentions

7 mentions · 1.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 76,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10424580 · 40,000 mi

THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS ON 9/9/2011 AT 7:30 AM IN THE MORNING. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ON 9/9/10 AT 5:00 P.M. THE VEHICLE STARTED AND WHEN ARRIVING AT DESIGNATED LOCATION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP IN PARK. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, UNABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, THE VEHICLE WHEN PUT INTO OTHER GEARS WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. WE ATTEMPTED TO GET THE ENGINE TO STOP AND GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION BUT WE FAILED TO DO SO FOR A LENGTHY PERIOD OF TIME. THE BATTERY HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED WITH THE ENGINE RUNN…

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ODI 10586671 · 41,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS BEING TOWED BEHIND CLASS A MOTORHOME. KEY WAS IN THE ACCESSORY POSITION; TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC) WAS IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION; FUSE BLOCK:8 (IGNITION SWITCH, PASS-KEY III+) WAS REMOVED TO PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN; PER VEHICLE MANUAL FOR DINGHY TOWING. TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 45; 95 MILES SOUTH OF DALLAS, TX. NOTHING WAS HIT WHEN TRAVELING. BOTH FRONT TIRES BLEW OUT, SUBSEQUENTLY RUINING BOTH FRONT TIRES AND WHEELS. THERE IS NO APPARENT REASON WHY THIS HAPPENED. WAS WONDERING IF THIS MAY BE CONNECTED WITH CURRENT SAFETY RECALL ON…

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ODI 10595704 · 76,000 mi

I WAS TRYING TO TURN MY CAR ON AND I KEPT HEARING A CLICKING NOISE. THE CAR WOULD NOT START NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I TRIED TO RESTART IT. I WAITED ANOTHER FIVE MINUTES IT STARTED AND AS I WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. I PUT THE GEAR BACK INTO PARKING AND THEN TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR, EVERYTIME IT TURNED ON IT WOULD SHUT OFF AS I PUT THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. SO AS I TURNED THE CAR ON AGAIN I WENT FORWARDS TO TURN OUTWARD FROM THE PARKING STALL AROUND THE CEMENT BLOCK BUT THEN THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN AND I HIT THE CEMENT B…

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