I am asking that a petition be brought against GM Chevrolet for them to do a recall on their Chevy Cobalt model cars. The Cobalt has an on-going power steering problem that several Cobalt owners have apparently reported. GM Chevrolet should be held liable negligent for any accidents as a result of the power steering problems. Consumers should not have to pay for the repairs when this is clearly a manufacturing problem.
If you agree with this petition, then please sign so that something can be done to resolve this matter before someone seriously gets hurt.
I am asking that a petition be brought against GM Chevrolet for them to do a recall on their Chevy Cobalt model cars. The Cobalt has an on-going power steering problem that several Cobalt owners have apparently reported. GM Chevrolet should be held liable negligent for any accidents as a result of the power steering problems. Consumers should not have to pay for the repairs when this is clearly a manufacturing problem.
If you agree with this petition, then please sign so that something can be done to resolve this matter before someone seriously gets hurt.
We signed the "2005 Chevy Cobalt Power Steering Problems" petition!
# 36:
3:03 pm PST, Nov 21,Name not displayed, New York
I bought the 2005 Cobalt as my first brand new car in July of 2005. I currently have about 38300 miles on it, however my issues started happening at about 30000 miles. The reason that this problem is so scary is that it is, at least with me, so intermittent. I started with my ABS and TC lights coming on. I took it to the dealer paid them $106.00 to tell me to take my car starter out. I do that, and now I have power steering, low fuel, ABS TC security light and brake lights all flashing on my dashboard, oh yeah and also the strange shifting of the transmission when I have an AUTOMATIC. I have taken it to 4 mechanics including 2 certified chevy dealerships, where they cant seem to find anything wrong. After reading about 25 sites of complaints on this same issue, I think we are in need of a recall. Enough is enough.
# 35:
3:27 pm PST, Nov 16,Jayson Moore, Canada
I have already had my car in now 2 times since owning 1 1/2 yrs ago for a steering problem, had the column replaced 2 months ago and now have to have done again. I bought a 2007 Cobalt.There is a major issue here with them and the power steering as well. Do something before someone is killed.It is your responsibility GM to recall them and fix.
# 34:
3:23 pm PST, Nov 16,MICHAEL GOLDING, Florida
I ALSO HAVE A 05 COLBALT, I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND IT FROZE UP , AL COULD OF BEEN KILLED , BU I TURNED THECAR OFF AFTER I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND I HAD POWER STEERING AGIAN, ONLY FOR MINUTES LATER NOT ONLY DID THE POWER STEERING LOCK UP AGIAN , THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON TOO,ITS SITTING IN THE DRIVE , WHILE I STILL HAVE TO PAY EVERY MONTH ON IT , IT'S NOT EVEN SAFE TO DRIVE AND I CANT AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED ,,SUCKS
# 33:
8:11 am PST, Nov 16,Name not displayed, Ohio
# 32:
7:53 am PST, Nov 16,Jovita Hornbuckle, Ohio
I have a 2005 Chevy Cobalt that I purchased 4/23/09 and when I purchased it the car had 20,000 miles on it. It now has 30,000 miles and my power steering light came on out of nowhere and has been doing so since then. I am so upset because it's not covered by the warranty according to the dealership. They cover the power steering but not the column which needs to be replaced. I have contacted GM and they dont seem too concerned with the issue. This should be a recall and they know it! What happens when someone kills themselves because the wheel locks up while they are driving which is what it does. You will hear 3 dings and the power steering message is displayed on your screen! The average cost for repair ranges from $600-$1500 dollars and that is just not acceptable nor is it fair! Please let's stick together and make GM responsible they know this is a factory defect and should be held liable!
# 31:
8:35 pm PST, Nov 11,Miguel Flores, Illinois
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# 30:
1:44 pm PST, Nov 10,Tonya Jones, California
Just experienced an engine cut out today, after simply making a left turn. Never had a problem before. The Steering simply just failed. I could have been killed in an accident. I am very grateful that I was not on the freeway.
# 29:
5:29 pm PST, Nov 6,Heart Hahn, California
My power steering just froze up for the first time Thursday 11-5-09. The shop I took it to has had it for 2 days and thought they'd fixed it the first day by installing a battery that they thought was causing an imbalance to the electronic sensor in the power steering system. I drove it out, did some errands, and it happened again. Another day in the shop. They now think they might suggest a change-out of the steering column. I called the dealer and he said they have electronic testing equipment that my shop doesn't have and he did not tell me there is a history of this problem.
# 28:
11:37 am PST, Nov 5,JOANN STRICKLAND, Tennessee
i am very disappointed in the chev colbolt, i feel like that GM should be asshamed of themselves for getting on national TV and saying the colbolt is a reliable car, i don't even have a 100,000 mi on my car and the power steering is in and out, not speaking of poor paint job, the ignition key that has to be jared to start the car. i feel like i have been robbed by GM and deceived they should be asshamed for sitting up there in their 3 peice suites and lying to the consumer, shame on them living off us hard working people and smiling
# 27:
8:15 pm PST, Nov 2,Name not displayed, Texas
My dad bought me the '05 cobalt as my 1st car on 05/'09 n Power Steer flash days after I got the car. I was driving out of my driveway when PS flashed and the steering wheel was ROCK SOLID I couldn't turn, I freaked and left the car outside I called my dad, went back out and drove it in, It felt like I was pulling a million pounds. Im scared of driving it, that it's just parked in the driveway we got it used with 8,000 miles on it So we have no warranty, and I certainly don't have $2,000 to fix it WE NEED A RECALL
# 26:
5:50 pm PST, Nov 1,Benoit Barolet, Canada
# 25:
1:54 pm PDT, Oct 27,William Turner, Florida
My power steering just went out on my 05 Cobalt and continues to go out at random. Of course the warranty is out, but this is a manufacturing problem. There needs to be a recall.
# 23:
7:42 pm PDT, Oct 25,Name not displayed, Texas
I have a '05 Chevy Cobalt and i find the power steering fails constantly so i've done my best to get used to it since theres no recall. But sometimes you just dont expect it. And its really bad when you're mid-turn and you suddenly lose control. I can't tell you how many crashes i've almost had due to this.
# 22:
2:56 pm PDT, Oct 19,Susan Mikus, Arizona
I have a 2006 Chevy Cobalt that has an intermittent power steering problem. Out of nowhere the steering went out on a freeway overpass. Thank GOD my husband was driving and had the strength to handle the car. This is a real danger that no one has a clear answer why it's happening.
# 21:
5:10 am PDT, Oct 13,Stephen Lawton, Connecticut
REEEEE-CALL-AAA!!!!!
This is a serious safety issue. They should take care of their customers and do a recall.
# 20:
2:27 am PDT, Oct 11,Can Atik, Turkey
# 19:
11:11 pm PDT, Oct 8,Joseph Yordan, New Jersey
this problem just happened to me havent even had a chance to call dealer i cant afford this either. i hope something will be done about this
# 18:
5:34 pm PDT, Oct 7,Chris Lorkowski, Pennsylvania
Thenk You for the effort in this page. I only wish the dealer would care as much as the people who constructed this sight do. Thank You.
# 17:
11:25 am PDT, Oct 7,Stephanie Lawton, Connecticut
i have a 2005 chevy cobalt that i got in 06 and last summer my power steering stopped working, i took it to a mechanic and they said it would be around $800 to fix it. i just had my 2nd child so i can't afford to spend that money on my car but i'm worried about my childrens safety when i drive my car. i'm even getting carpel tunnel in my wrists from driving with the wheel this way. i wish that chevy would do something about this and i wish i never bought this car.
# 16:
4:56 pm PDT, Oct 5,Toni Weaver, Oklahoma
I bought my 2005 Chevy Cobalt from Blue Ribbon Chevrolet in Okmulgee Ok. I was driving home from work and my power steering column went out and I almost get in a wreck, My warranty has just expired and the 1027.00 to fix it.
# 15:
4:56 pm PDT, Oct 5,Toni Weaver, Oklahoma
I bought my 2005 Chevy Cobalt from Blue Ribbon Chevrolet in Okmulgee Ok. I was driving home from work and my power steering column went out and I almost get in a wreck, My warranty has just expired and the 1027.00 to fix it.
# 14:
2:42 pm PDT, Oct 5,Carlos Leon, Florida
Para Obtener más impacto, añadir un comentario aquí personal. yo VEICULO Poseo un chevy cobalto del 2007 y estoy TENIENDO serios problemas con el manejo .por causas del power steering ase barios meses.
# 13:
8:21 am PDT, Oct 3,Name not displayed, Connecticut
I have to shift to nuetral when my power steering goes out and restart the engine the problem immediately fixes itself
# 12:
1:11 pm PDT, Oct 2,Shirley Sharer, Florida
I'm a 74 year old with a 2005 chevy cobalt and the power steering goes out anytime it wants. When it does I cant even steer the car. Luckly I havent had any accidents.The chevy dealer told me it could cost up to $800 to fix it!I cant afford that! I thank god that no one has been hurt in an accident due to this problem. That we know of.Chevy should do a recall of this problem before it kills someone.
# 11:
7:57 pm PDT, Oct 1,Michael Basham, Pennsylvania
I have a 2005 Chev Cobalt with only 30,000 miles and my power steering keeps failing on me. I don't have the money to fix this as it is not a cheap repair and I am concerned for the safety of my child whom I take to and from daycare. GM is aware of this issue and should be help accountable!! Along with power steering issues I can not open my car with the key without the alarm system going off.
# 10:
7:16 pm PDT, Sep 28,Doris Wojkiewicz, Wisconsin
# 9:
9:05 pm PDT, Sep 24,Name not displayed, Tennessee
# 8:
8:53 pm PDT, Sep 23,Name not displayed, Florida
This will kill my friend if it is not stopped. GM should have recalled this issue long ago.
# 7:
8:50 pm PDT, Sep 23,Robert Blanchard, Florida
This is the third time this has happened. It was supposedly fixed under warranty, now it's happened outside of the warranty. Haven't enough people suffered?
# 6:
7:33 pm PDT, Sep 21,Name not displayed, Ohio
I almost killed myself. They don't want to fix this.
I am going to go to the news.
# 5:
9:52 am PDT, Sep 18,David Pena, Arizona
i have a 2005 chevy cobalt and a 2007 cobalt and both have had this problem. i got the 2007 fixed under warranty but have to pay out of pocket for the 2005.
# 4:
5:17 pm PDT, Sep 17,Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 3:
7:20 am PDT, Sep 17,Cindy Spence, Virginia
Chevrolet please recall we as consumers can't afford to fix ourselves. Do the right thing by your consumers.
# 2:
1:53 pm PDT, Sep 16,Adam Brown, Louisiana
# 1:
10:49 am PDT, Sep 5,Betsy Reiss, Vermont
Customer safety should be the first consideration.
