2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 190 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 2% of the 190 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“December 29, 2011, I was driving home one evening in the cobalt when my car's engine shut off and I lost control on a semi-residential a few blocks from home. Driving at about 35-45 mp, downhill, I hit a parked car on the left side of the road (narrow road, cars parked on both sides, 2-way street). I thought, I'm going to die . …”
NHTSA complaint #10573809, filed 2014-03, 38,000 miles“Vehicle's automatic door locks began to engage and disengage on their own, possibly locking the steering column as vehicle entered into a curve. Caused driver to loose control go into ditch, bounce out of ditch and log roll the vehicle. Air bags did not deploy. Door locks were still going up and down several hours later at the vehicle impound yard and was observed by the police officer and noted in his report. Additional. This problem is much bigger than believed! …”
NHTSA complaint #10566235, filed 2014-02, 50,000 miles“Making left turn. Wheel turned about 45 degrees and stuck. After coming to a complete stop, I could turn wheel freely. Wheel often slips left or right for no apparent reason, as though it needs an alignment. Only three months and 3,000 miles old.”
NHTSA complaint #10313500, filed 2010-02, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the front and rear brakes pulsated when they were depressed and the steering wheel vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10365442, filed 2010-11, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10213700Jun 1, 2022This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 10078430Apr 1, 2016"this technical bulletin provides a procedure to inspect the steering gear for a normal condition of grease or sealant on exterior case of gear due to the manufacturing process."
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
163 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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