NHTSA Complaint #10914240 — 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10914240
Vehicle	2009 CHEVROLET COBALT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 5, 2016
Date Filed	October 6, 2016
Mileage	61,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE LOW FUEL, SERVICE TRACTION, POWER STEERING, AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER, SHUT IT OFF, AND RESTART IT ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. HOWEVER, THE FAILED RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE AGAIN AFTER BEING PARKED FOR HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 61,000.

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