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#42 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [allenlynn] by sharkman1 Oct 12, 2008 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: allenlynn (Sep 22, 2008 5:25 pm) I'm concerned about loss of control, when the electric steering goes out is it like steering with out pwr steering or does it not respond no matter which way you turn the wheel? I really enjoy the car and a little spirited driving every once in a while, but this almost takes the fun out of driving it. Replies to this message: tiffannie (Oct 13, 2008 12:50 pm) poncho167 (Oct 14, 2008 3:15 pm) sseiboi (Nov 18, 2008 6:41 pm)
#43 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [sharkman1] by tiffannie Oct 13, 2008 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: sharkman1 (Oct 12, 2008 5:45 pm) Its like driving without a steering wheel, when one of the degree sensors go out the steering wheel and tires have no message relay and there for it doesnt work.
#44 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [sharkman1] by poncho167 Oct 14, 2008 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: sharkman1 (Oct 12, 2008 5:45 pm) I can't say what would happen but I would think it would be something like not having power steering. Most cars including the Corolla have electric steering now so it looks like everyone is in the same boat.
#45 of 61 Re: Cobalt Steering - Loss of Control [sharkman1] by sseiboi Nov 18, 2008 (6:41 pm)
Replying to: sharkman1 (Oct 12, 2008 5:45 pm) If any of the steering sensors go out, its like not having powersteering. The steering wheel will still work but it would be very hard to manuver. Easy fix by dealer and should be warantee item. I have occasional short out of sensor only when i purposely burn rubber in the rain on a turn. No problem to me because it takes a fraction of a second to come back on and im used to driving a vehicle without power steering. Drive one for my company....   And for all the people with the shaking problem when on the freeway, here is a word of advice. The dealer is the last place you want to get your vehicle serviced on unless it is covered by the warantee. They will never fix your problem, only make it worse. Shaking on the freeway after driving is due to balance, if it happens at a certain speed, make sure to eliminate all possibilities. If you are slowing down and the shaking worsens, that is due to warped rotors: which means that the brake rotors are mishapen due to braking- very common especially in non abs vehicles. If both those are taken care of and the car continues to vibrate violently, take it to a tire shop and have them remove the whole wheel and tire assembly one-by-one and spin on their balancer to check if any wheels bent. If there is still no problem and continues to do vibration, request to look for any bends in axle shafts. Depending on how many miles you have and how new the vehicle is, it should be waranteed by dealer.   Now all the balancing and diagnostic check at a professional tire shop, (not Big O guys, because they dont know what they are doing half the time....) like a Lech Swabb should take care of you with little charge. Balancing ~$10 a wheel.... rotating should be free if wheels are off.... and inspection of axle shaft (note just a visual, not removal because a real mechanic can just look at it and determine its bad) could range from $30 to $60. Not bad compared to what i have read from those on the forum spending money like crazy because dealer didnt know what the problem was either. If the problems still occur, even after that much work and time spent dealing with investigating, there still is hope with this last option. You probably got a defective vehicle and need to show all records, or receipts of diagnostics done to it and declare it a lemon. There are those out there in any make and model.   I just cant understand those that blame the manufacture for the problems that happen naturally. No tire ever stays balanced forever. No tire ever holds air forever so check it once a month to save gas.... Yes GAS, proper inflation extends wear and saves gas due to more friction caused by an underinflated tire on the road. And no 2 vehicles are the same so the supplier of the manufacture can give defective parts and can be replaced to prevent a greater problem. And last, being easy on brakes prevents warping of rotors because you have to realize that brakes consist of 2 metallic surfaces rubbing together to slow down, so they will eventually wear and need replacement. OE parts of dealer will wear faster than aftermarket, usually....   Hope that helps anyone. And help save money in these hard times.
#46 of 61 Re: Cobalt Problems [gwong] by toofast1 Jan 23, 2009 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: gwong (Nov 08, 2006 4:03 pm) my 07 cobolt clunked on right turn. dealer replaced intermediate shaft in steering, noise gone. No other problems yet.
#47 of 61 Re: 06 Cobalt Steering/suspension noise [] by toofast1 Jan 23, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: unknown (Oct 10, 2006 7:07 pm) my 07 cobolt clunked on right turn. Dlr. in bak. ca. replaced intermediate shaft in steering. Noise gone. no other problem with car. good luck.
#48 of 61 steering problem- only 5 days 2009 Cobalt by George666 Jan 26, 2009 (12:19 pm)
I baught my brand new 2009 Cobalt 5 days ago. But I found the power steering gone when I tried to park. It happened several times. My God, only 5 days brand new car. Can I ask refund?   I will never buy GM car. Replies to this message: okko1 (Jan 26, 2009 3:55 pm) George666 (Jan 27, 2009 10:28 am) poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:51 am) and 2 more... halloweenqueen (Jan 26, 2009 5:40 pm) laserblue (Jan 27, 2009 5:13 am) franco8 (Jun 19, 2009 1:13 pm) poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:50 am)
#49 of 61 Re: steering problem- only 5 days 2009 Cobalt [George666] by okko1 Jan 26, 2009 (3:55 pm)
Replying to: George666 (Jan 26, 2009 12:19 pm) maybe the devil did it. i wonder what will happen on day 6? is tihs your first post on your first day at carspace? Replies to this message: George666 (Jan 27, 2009 10:28 am) poncho167 (Feb 02, 2009 10:51 am) poncho167 (Feb 06, 2009 4:06 pm) and 1 more...
#50 of 61 Re: steering problem- only 5 days 2009 Cobalt [George666] by halloweenqueen Jan 26, 2009 (5:40 pm)
Replying to: George666 (Jan 26, 2009 12:19 pm) Good Luck,   I've lost track of the # of steering columns my car has had and various other steering or front end components. I have an 05 with 35K on it - I have had 56 warranty items fixed to date and there are still a number of items to be fixed. The steering has not been resolved yet & it is sitting at the dealership while I work with GM on what we do next.
#51 of 61 Re: steering problem- only 5 days 2009 Cobalt [George666] by laserblue Jan 27, 2009 (5:13 am)
Replying to: George666 (Jan 26, 2009 12:19 pm) If you find a cracked egg in a dozen or a rotten apple in a basket are you going to throw everyone of them in the garbage?     You had 1 bad experience with a GM car and you're ready to send every GM cars at the scap yard?     I've been driving and buying GM products since 1974, changing my car every 5 years and only had minor problems (that's normal). I just bought my 9th GM truck and my next will probably be a GM (chevrolet) again.     Hey! by the way.... why make a big fuss out of it ? After 5 days, it must still be on warranty? Replies to this message: franco8 (Jun 19, 2009 1:13 pm)

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