NHTSA Complaint #10384163 — 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10384163
Vehicle	2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 12, 2011
Date Filed	February 23, 2011
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION WHILE THE STEERING COLUMN FROZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,948.

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