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#32 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [mmh2] by poncho167 Jan 12, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: mmh2 (Jan 10, 2008 8:32 am) I have read of a few people having issue's with electric steering on earlier models of various cars including some nightmares over on the Toyota Corolla forum. Everyone is going to this electric steering now to save money, provide fewer moving parts, and improve mileage because their is nolonger a belt running it. Replies to this message: jtk152 (Jan 12, 2008 7:34 am) poncho167 (Jan 14, 2008 2:59 pm) poncho167 (Apr 02, 2008 10:12 am)
#33 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [poncho167] by jtk152 Jan 12, 2008 (7:34 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Jan 12, 2008 5:56 am) Poncho, I don't think the Corolla has electric power steering yet. In regards to the Cobalt, the majority of the "Electric Assist" power steering issues on the delta chassis stems from the electrical connector above your left foot. Size 13's could definitely wreak havoc up in there. You can reach right up there and feel the motor, electrical connector and 'computer' box.   Joel Replies to this message: poncho167 (Jan 14, 2008 2:59 pm) poncho167 (Apr 02, 2008 10:12 am)
#34 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [jtk152] by poncho167 Jan 14, 2008 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: jtk152 (Jan 12, 2008 7:34 am) Sorry if I miss quoted, but I did read about Corolla steering lock up issues last year and I thought it was related to electric power steering if not I don't remember what caused it. A lot of cars have the electric power steering now. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Apr 02, 2008 10:12 am)
#35 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [mmh2] by tnak Apr 01, 2008 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: mmh2 (Jan 10, 2008 8:32 am) My mother was in an accident in Dec in an 07 cobalt that happened exactly as you describe.
#36 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [poncho167] by poncho167 Apr 02, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Jan 14, 2008 2:59 pm) The 2008 Corolla also has the electric steering I confirmed. All cars are going this way.
#37 of 61 Re: '05 Cobalt [ams823] by prosser May 11, 2008 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: ams823 (Nov 20, 2007 3:41 pm) I noticed your posting with the power steering issues, well my car has been doing this, i was just wondering if you have found out why your car was doing it? i bought my colbalt in may of '05. just wondering
#39 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [mmh2] by tiffannie Jul 29, 2008 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: mmh2 (Jan 10, 2008 8:32 am) OK this past weekend I almost totaled my 06 Chevy Cobalt LS Coupe, I came around a turn doing about 30 (the posted speed limit) and lost complete control of my vehicle. I veered my steering wheel to the right to avoid the oncoming vehicles, it did not turn, when it did, it sent my car to the side of the road into a terrifying 360 degree spin. Luckily I did not hit anything or anyone and my passengers where seatbelted into the vehicle. I took my car into the shop and it was identified that the electronic steering was going bad, what a way to find out right? It never registered to my cars computer because its such a slight imperfection that it never read it. I recommend going to a dealer that knows what they are talking about or calling GM yourself. As far as the t/c light coming on and off, it has to do with your electric system that diagnoses your vehicle, I had the same problem, mine was replaced and I never had the problem again. I think our vehicles may have been made the same day, it's weird that I have now experienced both of these problems. I'm glad that I have a small town dealership on my side, where they listen to me and dont just blow me off.   ---BE CAREFUL IF YOU STILL HAVE NOT HAD THAT LOOKED INTO, the dealer can read the log from the day you lost control to verify it. Mine was able to read that there was a miscommunication and loss of control to the tires. Your vehicle is very smart, but has errors like every computer out there. Make sure you have your computer read!!!! And as far as the t/c call GM if the dealer refuses to order it, they get payed well from our warranties!!!! please email me if your dealer refuses the problem I will talk to my dealer about it and Email you back!! tiffanniecastleyahoo.com Replies to this message: allenlynn (Sep 22, 2008 5:25 pm) sharkman1 (Oct 12, 2008 5:45 pm) tiffannie (Oct 13, 2008 12:50 pm) poncho167 (Oct 14, 2008 3:15 pm) sseiboi (Nov 18, 2008 6:41 pm)
#40 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [mmh2] by halloweenqueen Jul 30, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: mmh2 (Jan 10, 2008 8:32 am) I have a 2005 Cobalt LS. In August 2007 we lost control of the steering, fortunately while we were trying to park. The dealership replaced the steering column 17K kms. Since that time the steering column has been repeated replaced. The steering column and lifter arms were replaced in June 2008 due to the noise and difficult steering. The car is going into the shop again on Friday with the SAME problem and I suspect the steering column will be replaced yet once again. I am afraid to drive this vehicle high speed on the highway and have great difficulty trying to park as the steering is so stiff. In June the dealership advised me that GM has now admitted there is an issue with the steering column but they have not resolved it. In the meantime the same bad part gets replaced with a new bad part. The rental car agency staff all know me by my first name and probably have my Visa number memorized. I have been a car owner for 33 years and have never experienced such aggravation trying to get a problem resolved. I also have the key issue and the shifter assembly has been replaced a number of times. The front passenger seat belt has been replaced a number of times and will be fixed again this week - if you hit the breaks and the belt tightens it does not loosen when the car resumes and you have to unclip the belt and let it retract in order to loosen it up. I am also having the right turn signal fixed for the third time - it goes on but does not go off after you complete your turn. I loved this car initially and now it is my worse nightmare.
#41 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [tiffannie] by allenlynn Sep 22, 2008 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: tiffannie (Jul 29, 2008 2:05 pm) I am glad to have found your post. We bought a 2005 Cobalt in July, which I had posted the issues a few days ago. It is under electric and under Cobalt being a death trap. The car has been at the dealer I purchased it from, since last Wednesday, and they still don"t have a clue what wrong with it. They just thought it was "weird" It was a good thing my daughter was not passing anyone and got the car pulled over. I will send you copy of email I sent Chevolet today. No response yet. Replies to this message: sharkman1 (Oct 12, 2008 5:45 pm) tiffannie (Oct 13, 2008 12:50 pm) poncho167 (Oct 14, 2008 3:15 pm) sseiboi (Nov 18, 2008 6:41 pm)

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