2006 CHEVROLET COBALT Wheels Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT

7 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths

All Wheels Complaints

#11098127 |
PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. IGNITION SHUTS CAR OFF WHEN HITTING BUMPS AS WELL AS NOT TURNING OFF COMPLETELY WHEN PARKED. FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARINGS CONTINUE TO FAIL, REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 3 YEARS.
#10574909 | Crash
ON JUNE SEVENTH, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ON THE I-95 EXPRESSWAY. SUDDENLY, I LOST THE CONTROL OF MY CAR WHICH WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR DRIVEN FOR REYMY W. PORTES (CRASH REPORT # [XXX]). ON FEBRUARY 21TH, 2011, MY HUSBAND, [XXX] HAD SIMILAR ACCIDENT WITH HIS 2008 CHEVY COBALT. THE FACT THAT BOTH CRASHES WERE SO SIMILAR MADE DUBIOUS ABOUT OUR RESPONSIBILITY ON THEM. ON DECEMBER 12, 2011 MY HUSBAND PRESENTED A COMPLAINT TO F. H.S. M. V. D. M. S. (COMPLAINT # [XXX]), ON DECEMBER 16, 2011 ITS ANSWER WAS: ?YOUR COMPLAINTS DO NOT FALL WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION. DEJECTED, HE DIDN?T ANY MORE ACTION. I HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM GM A WARNING ABOUT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY EXISTS IN 2005-2007 MODEL YEAR (MY) CHEVROLET COBALT, THEN I READ ON TV NEWS, AND INTERNET, THAT GM ISSUED THAT IT'S POSSIBLE THAT THE AIR BAGS MIGHT NOT...
#10551866 |
HIT A POT HOLE, NOT A VERY BIG ONE GOING LESS THAN THE SPEED LIMIT AND THE RIM BENT. LATER, SINCE I COULD NOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THE RIM, THE TIRE EXPLODED AND I WAS STRANDED 3 HOURS FROM HOME. SINCE THEN 2 MORE WHEELS HAVE BENT AND CANNOT BE FIXED ONLY REPLACED WITH MORE CRAPPY RIMS. *TR
#10505542 | Crash 1 Death
CRASH CAR ,STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. RAN OFF ROAD TO RIGHT HIT BANK AND FLIPPED CAR SEVERAL TIME. CAR WAS GOING A LITTLE FAST, BUT THIS CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HANDLE THE SPEED. ONE GUY HAD A INJURY TO HIS ARM AND THE OTHER WAS THROWN FROM THE CAR LEADING TO HIS DEATH. *TR
#10440418 |
MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT HAD WHEEL BEARING ISSUES STARTING AT 40,000 MILES. AT 50,000 MILES MY FRONT END SUSPENSION (LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BUSHINGS), STRUTS, AND DOORS LOCKS STARTED ACTING UP. MY DOOR LOCKS WILL JAM AND I WILL BE TRAPPED IN MY CAR UNTIL THEY (DOOR LOCKS) DECIDE TO WORK AGAIN. FORTUNATELY FOR ME USUALLY ONLY ONE STOPS WORKING AT A TIME. THE DEALER SAYS THAT IT JUST NEEDS GREASING; I HAVE TRIED EVERY GREASE UNDER THE SUN AND NONE HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THIS CAR SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO AT LEAST FIX THE DOORS!!!.THE DEALER WANTS TO CHARGE OVER $1,000 PER DOOR FOR REPAIRS. I HAVE HEARD OF SOME PEOPLES DOORS NEVER OPENING AGAIN AND THE DOOR HAVING TO BE CUT OFF TO BE REPAIRED. IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO QUICKLY AND SAFELY GET...
#10256355 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VERY BADLY. THE FAILURE OCCURS WITHOUT WARNING. THE SHAKING IS SO SEVERE THAT THE CONTACT OCCASIONALLY LOSES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES AND EACH TIME HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE FAILURES WITH THE RIMS. THE RIMS WERE REPAIRED, CHANGED, AND BALANCED THREE DIFFERENT TIMES AT THE COST OF $120-$330. THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,300.
#10184153 |
(1) CAR SHUTS ITSELF OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. DURING@ RUSH HOUR I VEERED AWAY ( W-NO POWER TO CAR ),FROM TRAFFIC BEHIND ME. PARKED ,SHUT CAR OFF, TOOK KEY OUT OF IGNITION, THEN REPLACED AND STARTED IT BACK UP, AND PROCEEDED ENROUTE. (2) AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE TO SHUT OFF AND TURN ON. (3) RESULT OF ABOVE (2)AFTER MARKET CRUISE CONTROL TAKES ITS OWN MIND AND DECIDES TO FULLY ACCELERATE UNTIL GEARING DOWN IN HOPES IT 'AWAKES' THE COMPUTER (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION),THEN CRUISE CONTROL WILL FINALLY SHUT OFF. (CONSEQUENCE ) PASSENGER HAD A HEART ATTACK. I CALLED A TAXI. "HE'S OK" (4) SERVICE AIR BAGS LIGHT HAVE BEEN ON SINCE 20,K MILES I NOW HAVE 47,XXX MILES. (5)STOCK TIRES AND RIMS WOBBLE WITH IRRITATING CONTINOUS NOISES -CAN'T GE RID OF IT. (6) STOCK SEATS DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES BOTH WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLYTHEY ARE REALLY SLANTEDLIKE THIS...

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 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 Electrical Systemwiring 3 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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