CarComplaints.com Notes: The Cobalt was introduced to replace two of Chevy’s smaller cars, the Cavalier and Prizm. But the compact’s fresh start that Chevy was hoping for was riddled with issues, most notably widespread power steering failure.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
My Chevy dealer still does not have the needed equipment to fix this recalled item ignition switch 135454 I am seriously concerned by this because I have had 2 other replacements. Can you look into why this is taking so long when safety is at stake.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and stalling problems. The consumer stated the vehicle began stalling out and running on reduced power in November 2013. The consumer attempted to fix the problem himself, but to no avail. He then took the vehicle to two different mechanics who were unsuccessful at resolving the issue. He then went to the dealer, where he was informed multiple codes were displaying, and they spent quite some time, in fixing the issue. Everything seemed ok for a while, and then the problem returned. The dealer then replaced the ignition switch and lock cylinder. The consumer did not believe, the ignition switch and lock cylinder were the main problem which caused his vehicle to stall. The stalling continued to be an ongoing issue.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number 14V171000 (electrical system). However, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer write in regards to ignition key and dealership problems. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled on a constant basis. She felt as though the dealer was giving her the run-around.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key problems. The consumer stated the vehicle has been un-driveable since Feb 13, 2014. The key would not go into the ignition.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts were still not available in order to do repairs for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system). The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not experienced the failure. The vehicle current mileage was 28,000.
I wanted to express my frustration over the GM recall regarding my car. Upon receipt of the notice of the recall, I immediately contacted my local Chevy dealer. They had no information on when new parts might be available. I was told to call back and did so weekly until they finally said they could order the recalled part. I was then told that it would take at least another month for the part to come in. It has been several months since I received the recall notice. I am disappointed in GM's lack of urgency and blatant disregard for the safety of consumers. I have been very proactive in this process and yet have been continually delayed in getting my car repaired. As a result of GM's mistake I am forced to drive an unsafe vehicle and have no definite time frame on when this issue might be resolved.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the ignition key continued to get stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall campaign number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
TL- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V171000 (electrical system) and14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) had passed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled away on several occasions. The failure was related to the recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to a customer reimbursement request form. The consumer was involved in an accident. During the accident, the vehicle shut off. Also, the air bag did not deploy. It was confirmed, the vehicle was included in the current GM recall. The vehicle was totaled.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and immediately burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 125,000. Updated 12/17/14 updated 01/26/15. Updated 06/2/2015
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal. There were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.
The tops of two of my car's four lock plungers has broken off rendering it impossible to unlock manually. This coupled with electronic lock failure is a great safety concern. If there were an accident it would be impossible for myself and any passenger in the rear passenger seat to exit safely.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the power steering warning light illuminated without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the motherboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and14V171000 (electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact also stated that the key seized in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number 14V047000 (electrical). The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while idling at a traffic stop, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. There was a recall related to the failure under NHTSA campaign id number 14V171000 (electrical system), however the remedy part was unavailable to perform the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
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