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Electric power steering my vehicle was first affected by loss of power steering when I was attempting to make a left turn from my driveway. I wasn't expecting I would have a hard time and take too long to turn the wheel and I almost got hit by oncoming traffic. It was like that for awhile and then my steering went back to normal. I took my car to my mechanic and was informed that the power steering module and motor will need replaced. They told me to go to a Chevrolet dealer to get a power steering recall replacement done. The Chevrolet dealer informed me that the recall replacement had already been done in 2010. My mechanic and my own research has led me to believe that these parts should be good for the life of the car or at least not be needing replaced again so soon. There have been approximately 46,000 miles put on this car since the recall was done and this just seems ridiculous to me that it would need replaced again. And I have heard from other Cobalt owners that they have had this same problem. This is an expensive repair and poses a risk of injury if it is not fixed. If other people are having this problem I think it needs to be investigated.
Im driving and all the gauges go wacko swinging back and forth, anti theft light comes on check engine light ABS light low fuel light traction light. It reads service traction power steering low fuel every light you can think of comes on and the car even jerks when changing into gear. At times the steering even has locked up on me, thank god at those times I was on a residential street and not freeway. At times it wont even start all the lights are just going basurk. Then theres days where its normal like it never even happened. Im afraid its going to lock up on me on the freeway and im going to have a serious accident!! the 2 recalls that my vechicle had have already been replaced but there is still issues!! this car needs to be completely recalled, I researched the issue im having and found out many many other people are having the same issue. Some people have even died!!! others major accidents, what more has to happen for this vehicle to be recalled" how many more people have to loose their lives?" this is a serious issue that needs to be taken care of asap!!! and when this issue occurs with the lights and gauges going crazy it happens as im driving. I pray nothing happens to my 3 yr old daughter and I. this issue has been happening for about an year now off and on.
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and the contact crashed into a light post. The front driver and passenger air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries to both knees and legs. The front seat occupant sustained bruises to the ribs and stomach area. The rear driver side occupant sustained bruising to the neck and shoulders. The rear passenger side occupant sustained injuries to the left leg, back, and right shoulder. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was not available.
When leaving my assigned parking space, I've had 3 different incidents of the "power steering" warning signal and loss of power to steer without having to turn the wheel very hard. I do know if I turn the car off for about 30 seconds, it will resume normally. I have not had it happen during driving as of yet. Not sure if my VIN number is on the recall list since the car is almost 0 years old.
- Severn, MD, USA
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My son bought a used 2007 Chevy colbalt and the power steering goes out some time while he is driving, mostly in reverse for example: Reversing out of that parking space or driveway. The wheel can be very hard to turn. I saw that there was a recall on it maybe two years ago, but I don't see a current recall for the steering. This has been happening every now and then since we bought the car two months ago. It just happened again 3-19-17. This car is not driven often right now until he gets his permanent license.
The power steering light came on when I was driving my vehicle on the highway. The speedometer stoped working, my car wouldn't shift past first gear. My door locks started locking and unlocking uncontrollably by themselves. My steering wheel was harder to turn. I immediately got off the highway and chose a safer route to return home. I have a 1 year old daughter who is always with my wherever I go. I've researched and found the same issues with the same make year and model car.
Takata recall !!! I am having problems with my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. I called GM they stated the power steering has been replace June 26,2012. I have not taken the car in for that reason so how has it been replace. And if so why I am I having problems with it again. Then they told me the power steering was replace under my extended warranty. Which means the didn't pay for it my extended warranty did. They are not trying to help. The just stated. I was a recall and it has been replace. I asked for a signed document to show me proof that it had been replace and I not received anything as of today 3/8/2017. From the looks of all the articles on line I will not be getting any assistance from GM. Lives matter
Power steering will go out without expecting making it very dangerous. I was driving on the freeway when I had to steer to avoid an accident and almost cause one because steering was hard it whent in and out work then dont work. Very dangerous. Please do something
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn with a random loss of power steering. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a recall for the power steering motor and was repaired. The vehicle experienced failure with the power steering motor. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer and the power steering motor warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the steering wheel required excessive force in order to make a turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred on several occasions. The contact also stated that the vehicle's intermediate shaft would have a clunking noise and the steering wheel felt as if it were loose. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
I own a 2007 Chevy Cobalt. In 2013 my car went crazy. Power steering stopped working and all the electric components were all over the place. RPM's were going up and down, full tank of gas said it was empty, gear shifter was clicking, and the car was jerking like it wanted to stall. I called Chevy and they told me there were 2 recalls, during the same time my garage smelled strong like gas. I had the problem fixed twice. Now in December 2016 the car is going haywire again.power steering goes out, all electric components start flipping out and the anti theft system light comes on along with every other light on the dash. My 17 year old daughter now drives the car and it is completely unsafe considering she is unable to steer and all the electric components go out. This must be treated as a recall! I've seen thousands of the same complaints. This is extremely unsafe and can easily cause an accident. GM needs to take responsibility for this! does someone have to die before a recall fixes the problem? I paid cash for my car and bought it in 2007 with 12 miles on it. This is unacceptable and there needs to be a lawsuit against GM!
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 5 mph, the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated that the steering wheel was extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,886. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt while the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician observed that the power steering was difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed that the electric power steering assist malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per GM recall bulletin number: 14115B (electric power steering assist). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 103,000. Updated 01/25/18 updated 7/13/18
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to parallel park, the steering suddenly locked up for approximately ten minutes before releasing independently. Once the steering wheel was no longer locked, the power steering failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
My wife's vehicle has lost power steering a few times. One of those times the power steering failed was while she was driving on the highway. Another time the power steering wouldn't engage after the car had sat overnight in the rain. Another time my wife tried to leave work and the dashboard lit up and the car had no power steering. It has happened several times. There was a recall for the electric power steering on the Chevy Cobalt. GM claimed they fixed the recall on my wife's car however the same issue is continuing to occur with the same symptoms.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While pulling out of the driveway, the power steering seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 125,454.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 5 mph, the steering wheel locked and almost caused a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor/modulator and steering rack needed replacing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Power steering went out while leaving the parking lot, drove the car home without power steering. I was less than a mile from home and did not have to take any major roads. I thought my power steering was low on fluid, I was not aware that it was electric. When restarting the vehicle power steering started working again.
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- West Mifflin, PA, USA