2009 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems
206 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. In addition, the power steering failure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
“My car turned off while I was driving and almost caused me to crash into an 18 wheeler. Thank God I turned on my emergency signal and the truck swerved!. I would of died. I was stuck in the middle of the road and luckily some passersby helped me push it into a commercial parking area. I tried to…”
filed Nov 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SteeringCampaign 10V073000 · Mar 3, 2010
Steering problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 239 | 42% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 309 | 37% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 689 | 44% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 1,299 | 56% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 1,143 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.