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GM needs to increase the warranty on all steering and suspension components for Cobalt owners otherwise they will lose thousands of customers for the Cruze when it comes out.
5 years and no improved steering columns or bushings? Come on, GM.
So, GM took care of me. Took a lot of prodding but at least I am back to square one.
I am going to my independent mechanic and have him check out the front end and strut mounts to see if they can fix the rest of my issues (thumping and really harsh ride). They will be less expensive than the Dealer.
I also suggested they increase the warranty for Cobalt owners for steering and front end components but I think that's not likely. The steering columns should have been part of the recall, I still think mine is defective.
I am glad that everything did get squared away for you.
-Mariah GM Customer Service
My front end still sucks though. Going to get it checked by my independent mechanic.
This is the next thing that should be recalled (they should have been recalled along with the power steering motor, IMO). Class action lawsuit, anyone?
Does or has any one else experienced these problems?
Previous problems that I have had resolved already:
1.Front passenger window sounded like it was letting air in and made a whistling sound while driving down the road. Well, after going into the shop 3 times the issue was finally fixed.
2.Key kept getting stuck in the ignition. Took it in and they had to replace the gearbox. Took one time to figure out the issue and get it fixed.
Current problems:
1.Info button on steering wheel does not work when my headlights are on.
2.When I am turning the volume up or down on the steering wheel sometimes it will change the radio channel.
3.Unlocks and locks it self while being turned off and parked.
4.At a steady speed driving down the road it while just down shift.
5.Both mirrors on my sun visor the clips broke. I was not over using them either.
6.Transmission jerks when shifting between 30-55 mph.
7.No for sure, how long this issue has been happening just made aware of it today. When I pulled up to park at work a bunch of employees were setting at the break tables in front of me. I got out of my car and they said, “There is something wrong with your car, when you turn it off it let out a big cloud of smoke!” I was in shock it was not over heating nor is any of my fluids low.
I suppose I need to take it in the shop but it is so frustrating trying to find a vehicle to borrow to drive while mine is in the shop. In addition, they always say uhhh we could not get it to do any of those things. Now after reading all of these posts and doing research this scares me.
Send an email like they say. The automated system sends you back a link to the pages with the pricing setup.
Be sure you are not over mileage or time on your 3 years 36000 miles. They have an 800 number. You fax them a form and pay by credit card or send them form and payment. Note that the warranty purchased starts the date of purchase for the new time and mileage. It does not start back at the date of inservice for the car. Verify that with them by phone.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
My problems are
1. Locks going up and down as well ( they fixed that had the replace i think some kind of module)
2. Gas issues are the same ( they had a recall on the fuel injectors not sure if you know that or not) they fixed that back in 2007 and then now I am having fuel smell coming into the car again so i don't know what is going on
3. Had the key problem but I don't have a button under my steering column but they fixed the problem it was my car was not going into park all the way.
4. Water leaking as well but they fixed my problem something about they had to clean something out.
5. ABS module has been replaced 4 times and is in need of it being replaced again. ( Does your ABS/Traction and Control and Emergency break light come on out of now where or while you are riding down the road?)
6.Steering wheel popping was another issue had the steering coloum replaced, some kind of module replaced.
7. They have had to replaced the geer shifter twice (once because of key getting stuck)
8. Sunroof messed up 6 months after I got the car
9. They have had to replace my cd player because it would try to keep my cd's
10. They have to replace the window module once or twice because some of my windows would not go down.
Good luck getting me into a Cruze, GM.
...and to think, i was made famous by this car back in december 3, 2010.. headline news.. MANSFIELD SUPER MOM DELIVERS BABY IN HER CAR!! When i was on Fox news I wanted to blast GM and Vandergriff so bad but I said no kea.. dont cause trouble but NOW!! I'm determined. I will win if I don't quit and I'M NOT A QUITTER
I should now buy a Cruze why? Not going to happen
They tested everything, disconnected steering linkage components to check for binding, checked alignment and tires etc.
They tried to check the steering position sensor but they said their scope was blocked from reading the info.
Their conclusion was that the steering rack needs to be replaced. Damn it! My car really started acting up after the power steering motor recall and the intermediate shaft had to be replaced for the second time. Now this.
These problems should not be cropping up continually and GM should have extended our warranties because they know all about the faulty steering and front end components in our cars.
This is a $700 job.If GM wants me to keep buying their products they really need to step up and help us out.
S. Idaho crash kills two, including Nampa woman
Posted on December 22, 2012 by IPT (Idaho Press-Tribune) Newsroom
GOODING COUNTY — A Nampa woman died after a car accident in Gooding County Friday, according to Idaho State Police.
A Burley man also died in the the two-vehicle crash, which took place around 6:45 p.m. on Interstate 84 about 35 miles outside Mountain Home. Three others from Burley were injured.
Chelsea Sorensen, 22, of Nampa, was driving west on the interstate in a Chevrolet Cobalt. Authorities aren't sure why she lost control of the vehicle. She drove into the median and overturned. Her vehicle continued into the eastbound lanes of travel, colliding with a Nissan Maxima driven by 23- year-old Ryan Bowen of Burley.
Bowen died at the scene of the crash.
Sorensen was transported by air ambulance to a Boise hospital, where she later died.
Franklin Bowen, 52, Nedra Bowen, 50, and Loralee Bowen, 17, all of Burley, were passengers in Bowen's vehicle. They were taken by air ambulance to a Boise hospital.
All drivers and passengers were wearing seatbelts.
Both eastbound lanes of I-84 were blocked for more than four hours. The crash investigation is continuing. >>>Source: http://www.idahopress.com/news/s-idaho-crash-kills-two-including-nampa-woman/art- - icle_7e5ce650-4c9a-11e2-8d7f-001a4bcf887a.html
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Then we should not be posting anything which seems to have of some kind of innuendo that the car is at fault?
Are we going to start posting accidents from other brands here as well?
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