2006 CHEVROLET COBALT Electrical Systemwiring Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10221602 | March 18, 2008 Fire

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND ROLLS TO A STOP. THE CONTACT LOSES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT ALL OF THE WIRING AND FUSES IN THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SHIFTER LOCKS IN POSITION AND THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SHUT OFF, WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE CONNECTED TO A CHARGER ALL NIGHT IN ORDER TO BE DRIVEN THE NEXT DAY. IN MAY OF 2006, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE FAILURE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE...

#10206949 | October 26, 2007

I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN JUNE. AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTERS IN THE CAR. FROM THE ECM, TO THE PCM, AND THE BCM. I ALSO HAVE PROOF THE ODOMETER HAS ALSO BEEN ROLLED BACK. IF NEEDED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION CAN SEND A COPY. THE CARS HAS BEEN SERVICED NOW 5 TIMES. THIS TIME IT IS SENDING ERROR CODES TO THE COMPUTER OF RANDOM MISFIRES ON THE FIRST AND FOURTH CYLINDER. *TR

#10187018 | April 4, 2007

I PARKED MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT IN MY DRIVEWAY AND OVERNIGHT AN ANIMAL CLIMBED UP UNDER A PLASTIC SCHROUD OVER THE 4 CYL ENGINE AND LITERALLY CHEWED THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS OFF THE CONNECTOR THAT FEEDS THE ELECTRICAL WIRING TO THE ENGINE COMPONENTS , APPROXIMATELY 20 - 30 WIRES. THE WIRES WERE INCHES TOO SHORT TO RECONNECT TO THE ENGINE CONNECTOR, AND THE WHOLE WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $826.00 AT A CHEVROLET DEALER. THIS AREA IS ACCESSIBLE TO ANIMALS, SUCH AS SQUIRRELS/ CHIPMUNKS, ETC. THEY APPARENTLY USED THE WIRING MATERIALS FOR NESTING PURPOSES. SHOULD THIS AREA BE ENCLOSED OR FURTHER PROTECTION BE PROVIDED ON THE WIRING COMPONENTS TO PREVENT FIRES OR MALFUNCTIONING COMPONENTS/SENSORS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS OF SYSTEM FAULTS. EVERY WIRE ON THE CONNECTOR WAS SEPARATED AND SHORTENED OVERNIGHT. IT TOOK THE GM SERVICE GARAGE SEVERAL HOURS TO FIND THIS FAULT, AND WAS NOT...

Other 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT Problem Areas

Steering 1,237 complaints Electrical System 365 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 255 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 163 complaints Air Bags 132 complaints Engine 93 complaints Power Train 76 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 52 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 48 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 41 complaints Unknown Or Other 40 complaints Suspension 36 complaints Electrical Systemignition 34 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 34 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 31 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 29 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 28 complaints Service Brakes 26 complaints Structurebody 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 16 complaints Structure 14 complaints Traction Control System 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 12 complaints Equipment 11 complaints Structurebodydoor 11 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Steeringcolumn 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 10 complaints Suspensionfront 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 6 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Fuel System Other 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 5 complaints Power Traindriveline 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 5 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagsknee Bolster 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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