2008 Chevrolet Cobalt owner complaints

Driving off of express way when power steering went out as going around the turn. Was able to drive the vehicle but had a difficult time steering. Will be calling the dealer jan 2nd. *kb

Tl*the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 30 to 35 MPH the steering wheel locked. The vehicle became very difficult to control. The contact stated that she was driving toward two parked vehicles and engaged the brakes in order to avoid a crash. She turned the vehicle off and restarted it and the vehicle started as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and she was advised that her vehicle was not part of recall 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system which she received two months ago. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she returned the vehicle to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

"takata recall" I am buying this vehicle from a buy here pay here lot.during my experiernce driving this car. I've had trouble steering the wheel.I brought in in to tire discounters for inspection testing. The result the auto tech explained to me in writing that I have electrical issues with the car.also the tires was placed on backwards and the car needs new tires.the check engine light is on in the car.in motion on the street when experiencing this problem.the sensors are bad.this vechicle is programmed and needs a remote.I have to go to the dealer resolve it.time auto sales in latonia kentucky previous owner of this car.

The control arm bushings had to be replaced with less than 8000 miles on the car. They went so bad the car swerved and clanked and chattered when the brakes were applied. Less than 8000 miles on the car??? This is a joke. I see on the internet a lot of people with same complaints. Why no recall? *tr

Electrical power steering assist lost while driving. Required greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds to steer and turn, increasing the risk of a crash. Found recalls for 2010 Chevy cobalt for electric power assist system, but not for model year 2008, please help.

Power steering failed. Chapman Chevrolet in tempe az said that steering column needed to be replaced. Charged $970 to replace it. May 26 the power steering again failed and this time there was a recall for electric power steering motor was under recall and parts unavailable. About a month and 1/2 late repairs were made. August 2,2014 again failed and .again power steering motor was replaced. Chapman Chevrolet and gm are refusing to pay for the original amount paid for replacement of the steering column even though the steering column was replaced on numerous gm cars including 2010 cobalts,, 2004/05/06/08/09 malibus, Saturn aura 2008/09, chev hhr 2009/10,. It is probably the same steering column used in all these vehicles including the 2008 cobalt. *tr

Electric assisted steering stops working while driving

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the power steering malfunctioned. It was very difficult to turn and park the vehicle when the power steering malfunctioned. NHTSA recall 10v073000, steering:electric power assist system was repaired by the dealer. A week after the recall repair the power steering malfunctioned. The contact stated the power steering usually malfunctions in cold weather. The contact stated the dealer needs a new part to repair the steering system before this causes a crash. The failure mileage was 52,000.

"takata recall" when going slow in drive and reverse my car began to have trouble steering. It physically go to the point where I was manually turning it my self with no help from the power steering. The dash lights have gone out, none of them are currently working....I have to drive with a flash light secured to my dash just to see my gauges. I am unable to see any thing else that comes up on my dash that has to be seen by a light. My gear shift lights do not work. I must turn on the dome light in order to see the gear I shift into. Heating/ac lights are gone. Tail lights also are not working. Have changed the light bulbs and still no tail lights.

My fuel tank is leaking and this is apparently an issue that gm is aware of, as they have discontinued the fuel tank. This is a major safety issue and should be subject to recall. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while parked, she exited the vehicle and smelled gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and the current mileage was 61,767.

The car began smelling strongly of gas and became difficult to start. There is a leak in the fuel system. There are recalls due to fuel leaks in my state for the 2007 and 2009 cobalt, however, for my 2008 model the recall is only in arizona. My vehicle is having the same issues and should be recalled as well. *tr

For 2 to 3 months I have been smelling a strong gasoline smell and have not been able to find any leaks anywhere. This happens whether I am driving or stationary

I drive a 2008 Chevy cobalt lt, I have had to take it in twice to get the turn signals to turn themselves off after turning. The most recent incident is my parking brake, the rachet from what I was told broke off, I asked how they said they did not know. I asked how common this happens they said they have never seen it happen before, yet somehow I am responsible for it. I believe it was a manufacturing defect, parking brakes do not just break like that. I drive a manual and my parking brake is kind of imperative to prevent from rolling when it sparked. *tr

The cabin of the vehicle had the smell of fuel fumes, especially when filling up the vehicle. Saw on tv that the cobalt had a fuel system recall and assumed that was the problem. The problem was the fuel tank was cracked at the fill neck. I had to pay to replace the fuel tank ($690), gm paid for the part being recalled. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel at an alarming rate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the instrument panel display would illuminate extremely dimly causing the instrument gauges to become difficult to read. The contact discovered that the headlight wiring harness burned and melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was a loss of steering, which resulted in a driver side impact collision. The air bags did not deploy. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was deemed destroyed. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported that required medical attention. The failure mileage was 138,000.

Increasingly the vehicle is not operating properly. The lighting is not consistent and the smallest addition of extra features requiring power (ex: using one or more window controls, heater and or defogger, lighting in dash at full capacity, musical performance, radio and bass, etc) will cause the power of existing devices to flutter or surge for example the headlights will dim out when turning the windows down or the vehicle will begin to vibrate and shake even more almost as though it is overpowering and wanting to shut down or quit. Also the rpms will feel like they are hiccuping or bouncing down and up more than usual and at random times and speeds at times seems like its going to red line even if you take your foot off the gas. This is also a bit of the same type of issue but it is t

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact activated the windshield defroster, but it would not emit sufficient air to the windshield. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure because the defroster was functioning intermittently when it was inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,900. Updated 02/01/12*lj