2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 206about this part
- Share
- 29%of 710 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 206 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 29% of the 710 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 28 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I could hear a little something moving around under the steering wheel. Just thought it was the age. Then front wheels where shaking just a bit. This shaking proceeded rapidly as if I need an alignment or tire balancing. Then my steering went out!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11376946, filed 2020-11, 64,345 miles“Ecm problem. Lost steering and all dashboard information. Vechile does not start.dealer tells me it is a bad ECM and it is $841.00 to repair it. Including a $250.00 chargere to diagnose the problem than I find out there was a huge recall on these ecms but for some reason mine was not included. Gm should make good on this and replavce it at no charge since they know they have had huge issuyes with this”
NHTSA complaint #11024560, filed 2017-09, 131,000 miles“My electrical power steering fails when driving. This failure just started a month ago. It gets very hard to turn the steering wheel, making it difficult to execute turns or switch lanes in some cases. Contacted GM about this issue seeing how it was a recall on 2010 models and was told that my car is not covered. Something needs to be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10607951, filed 2014-07, 141,000 miles“As I was driving down the street to turn into my parking lot I started turning the wheel left when I turned my steering wheel and brakes locked up and drove over the curb of my apartment complex causing my whole right side of my car $1300.00 worth of damage this is the second time this has happened to me first time no damage was done that was back in october.”
NHTSA complaint #10569070, filed 2014-03, 111,766 miles“Car smelling like gas really bad and leaks, steering wheel feels wobboly like if its not tightened right its a little cricked. Reeks of smell of gasoline on the back right of my car by the tire and I see it leaking gasoline.”
NHTSA complaint #11323026, filed 2020-05, 150,000 milesRelated recalls
- 10V073000Mar 3, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering…Covers: Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, Pontiac G5 2007–2010
Related 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…
- 10191163Mar 8, 2021This 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…
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
261 complaintsElectrical system
151 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsEngine
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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