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Sedans Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical Issues
105 messages, Last post on Oct 25, 2009 at 6:25 AM
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My Cobalt was having issues with the motor in the steering wheel turning on and jerking the wheel back and forth. I had taken it to several different car shops, avoiding the dealer like the plague, but nobody could figure out what was causing the steering wheel to shake and the helicopter-like sound coming from under the hood. I finally took it to the local dealer and they were so helpful, it was refreshing. I bough my cobalt used and was told there was no warranty left on it, but the gentleman who helped me found out that there was one, it just hadn't been transferred to me. Despite that, he considered it still warranteed and investigated the problem. It turned out that GM had issued a bulletin stating if you can't get the vehicle to replicate the noise or the shaking, don't do anything about it. Under the off-chance that you can replicate the issues, the motor in the steering wheel needs replacing. The man who helped me couldn't replicate the problem as it only happens at freeway speeds, but he ordered the new part and will be installing it in 3 business days. He said he likes to treat his customer's and their vehicles as he would want himself and his vehicles treated. Now that is what customer service is about. Other than that, my Lazer Blue Cobalt LS Coupe has been nothing but a dream. I'm the 4th owner of that baby, I've put nearly 8,000 miles on it since late December when I bought it, and it still runs like a champ. Sound system still works great, she still looooves to go fast, and the seats are still comfy for my frequent 2-hour drives on the weekends. And who the hell thinks those things have small back seats? You can't fit 3 full grown adults because Americans are FAT, but trust me, they definitely leave enough room to party. Or move. The lazer blue cobalt coupe was my dream car from the moment I saw it, and honestly, it still is. 
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Replying to: sarah_duh (Jun 25, 2008 3:17 pm) The Cobalt was one of the first cars to have the electric steering instead of the typical power steering drive belt that robs gas mileage. The had issues with the power steering motor for the first couple years of production including its tendency to over-react to steering input. From what I hear everything has been corrected and electric power steering is now found in many brands of cars now. |
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| Hey what was the solution on any one who had the power door lock issue? My car is unlocking/locking itself when it is off or on.. randomly throughout the day. Can anyone help me with this. | |
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Replying to: jane28 (Jul 08, 2008 11:45 am) Is it sporadically or only when you reach high speeds?
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Replying to: leannemarie (Jul 08, 2008 12:04 pm)
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Replying to: jane28 (Jul 08, 2008 12:24 pm) |
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Replying to: jrector74 (Jul 03, 2007 9:34 pm) |
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Replying to: cmtracy (Dec 25, 2007 6:25 am)
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Replying to: roguewatchmen (Jul 07, 2007 11:40 pm) |
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