I had a diagnostics test ran at auto zone and thats what it r. My 2005 chevy cobalts power steering went out around the 45,000 mark. Electric power steering not working codes c0550 c0896 internal failure on the steering control module setting c0550. Also involved in the power steering recall announced monday are all chevrolet malibu sedans from 2004 and 2005 model years and some from the 2006 and 2008 model years, and saturn aura sedans from. Steering wheel problems of the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The hhr uses an electric 12v dc motor to provide the power steering force, and they have started failing.
What do i do about my power steering light coming on in 2007. When they get worn or broken, the driver loses a degree of control. While driving approximately 40 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very stiff. There is an intermittent fault with your power steering. Like the chevrolet hhr and the saturn ion, it was based on the gm delta platform. Vehicles affected are the 20052010 chevrolet cobalt. I stopped to get power steering fluid and found out that it is electronic. Not sure exactly which question you were referring ton, but the warranty on electric power steering components is 3 years, 36k miles. This causes my vehicle to become unmanageable and feel rather unsafe to drive. Gm recalls chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 for power steering. What do i do about my power steering light coming on in. The cars are generally used by commuters and teenagers.
The driver may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. Two problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. Gm issues recall on vehicles with electric power steering. The worst complaints are steering, accessories interior, and fuel system problems. Lose power steering problems of the 2007 chevrolet cobalt. Apr, 2009 ok so my 07 chevy cobalt recently lost its power steering.
Replacing the power steering motor on a chevy cobalt 0312. Detroit general motors will conduct a safety recall of 1. Jul 17, 2011 i have a 2007 chevy cobalt that was running fine and then all of a sudden now the power steering light is on, the speedo has stopped working along with most of the manual readings in the dash info gau read more. The drivers frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. Electric power steering not working codes c0550 c0896.
The power steering warning light appears on the display and i lose all power steering ability. Electronic power steering maintenancerepairs car talk. Chevrolet cobalt steering 2007 chevrolet cobalt problems. This part was removed from a 2007 cobalt stock number 110121 and the mileage was 115000 miles. Power steering is randomly failing on my 2007 chevy cobalt. You can see two wires at steering motor, one is voltage, the other should be ground, but, the motor reverses. In august 2007 we lost control of the steering, fortunately while we were trying to park. Power windows if your vehicle has power windows, the switches on the drivers door armrest control each of the windows. Researching the internet this seems to be a common problem for the cobalt, a very dangerous common problem. Chevy cobalt with soft ride suspension fe1 with electronic power steering 2007, remanufactured manual rack and pinion assembly by bbb industries. Power steering light i have a 2006 cobalt today while driving the traction control. Internal failure on the steering control module setting c0550. Chevrolet cobalt power steering pump replacement costs. Gm is recalling the cobalt and other vehicles for this issue, but not yet the hhr.
Intermittent failure of power steering while driving a 2007 chevy cobalt with only 49000 miles on it. The steering gear itself is a manual rack with an electric motor mounted on the steering column or the. Electric power steering not working codes c0550 c0896 diy. The 2007 chevrolet cobalt has 6 problems reported for power steering motor failure. Power steering light on problems of the 2007 chevrolet. Sedan shown, coupe similar in addition, each passengers door has a window switch that controls that doors window. As with the initial recallwhich included the saturn ion, saturn aura, chevy hhr, and chevy cobaltthe electric power steering eps in these vehicles can fail at any time while driving. The recall adds to the number of chevrolet cobalts that were included in a 2010 steering recall.
I cant find power steering reservoir where is it, its a 2007. Detailed features and specs for the used 2007 chevrolet cobalt coupe including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. On this gmchevy vehicle the power steering would stop working intermittently and found stored trouble codes. It will be cylindrical in shape with a black cover, and it will say power steering on the cap. Big issue with power steering failure on hhrs but luckily my vehicle. Your idle air controller valve on the throttle body may be no good.
Heres the description for the cobalt power steering recall. We have a 2009 cobalt lt1 and the eps was replaced. The steering column and lifter arms were replaced in june 2008 due to the noise and difficult steering. Since that time the steering column has been repeated replaced. Steering column problems of the 2007 chevrolet cobalt part 1. When you are in need of a reliable replacement part for your 2007 chevy cobalt to restore it to factory like performance, turn to carid s vast selection of premium quality products that includes everything you may need for routine maintenance and major repairs. Shouldnt complain considering that it could have been the power steering module and that could have sent this car to the junk yard. Gm cites a potential failure of the models power steering motor as the cause for the recall. Manual windows if your vehicle has manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. The chevrolet cobalt is a compact car introduced by chevrolet in 2004 for the 2005 model year.
My cobalt started making a whining noise the other day and it sounded like a power steering pump going bad and now it only makes the whining noise when i back up. When the power steering light comes on a code is set in the control module. Feb 20, 2018 2007 chevy cobalt ss quick ecubcm fix if you have this problem. It always does this i figured it just needed some fluid so i went to fill it up but couldnt seem to find where the power steering fluid goes. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 chevrolet cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2007 cobalt. I have a 2007 chevy cobalt that was running fine and then all of a sudden now the power steering light is on, the speedo has stopped working along with most of the manual readings in the dash info gau read more. So another power steering motor bites the dust on old blue. Feb 17, 2015 as with the initial recallwhich included the saturn ion, saturn aura, chevy hhr, and chevy cobaltthe electric power steering eps in these vehicles can fail at any time while driving.
General motors is recalling certain model year 20052010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007 2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering. Chevrolet hhr and saturn ion, which are included the new recall, use the same power steering. Im a college student with very little experience in car maintenance. The cobalt replaced both the cavalier and the toyotabased geochevrolet prizm as chevrolets compact car. Mar 12, 2014 so another power steering motor bites the dust on old blue. The power steering pump is a beltdriven or electricdriven hydraulic pump that generates the hydraulic pressure needed to provide power steering assist. The cobalt was available as both a coupe and sedan, as well as a sport compact version dubbed the cobalt ss. Mar 21, 2014 other gm cars have recalled cobalt steering. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
You have to turn the car off and then turn the car back on drive 2 more miles, the power steering goes out again. View and download chevrolet 2007 cobalt owners manual online. You might ask a chevy dealer if there is a tsb on it for the hhr. The 2007 chevrolet cobalt has 23 nhtsa complaints for the steering. Went in perfect no problems and my power steering is again working.
To fix it temporarily you restart the engine, but will turn off again a few miles later. Mar 18, 2018 the transmission choices include a 5speed manual or 4speed automatic. Chevrolet cobalt questions power steering light cargurus. Ok so my 07 chevy cobalt recently lost its power steering. Gm recalls 70,000 more cars for powersteering failures. Cobalt no electric power steering eps, check yours may have a recall. Canadian owners a french language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. Had an issue with my 2006 cobalt ss with the traction control power steering and not shifting from first gear and speedometer not working i changed the vss sensor on the transmission and all better. It just randomly went one day but when i turn the car off and then turn it on again the power steering comes back and lasts for a few minutes before quitting. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency land and when it was restarted it began to function normally and within a. My 2007 chevy cobalt is having intermittent failure with the power steering.
My teenager drives this car, very scary for her to lose power steering. Chevrolet cobalt should be able to travel up to 316 miles or 508 kilometers on one gallon 50 liter tank. This listing is for a used 2007 chevy cobalt engine wire wiring harness 2. Someone with a scan to should try and read the code. Chevrolet cobalt questions where is the power steering on a 2007. Where is the power steering located in a chevrolet cobalt 2006. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency land and when it was restarted it began to function normally and within a few minutes, the failure recurred. I found hundreds of other cobalt drivers that have had the same. The right front passengers frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passengers side. The a air bag light came on and the middle of the display on the dashboard i. Chevrolet cobalt questions i have a 2007 chevy cobalt ls. Gm recalls chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 for power steering problem.
Driving down the road and the power steering goes out on my 2007 chevy cobalt. The 2007 chevrolet cobalt has 22 problems reported for power steering fails. Big issue with power steering failure on hhrs but luckily my vehicle was never recalled. The transmission choices include a 5speed manual or 4speed automatic. View recall reports to see if the 2007 cobalt was recalled for safetyrelated defects or noncompliance with u. Locate the power steering reservoir in the engine bay. Replacing the power steering motor on a chevy cobalt. Gm cites a potential failure of the models power steering motor as the. I bought this car in november 2007, it only has 18months with me and because of. Chevrolet cobalt no crank no start stalling bizarre problems part i duration.
Since this post, there had been a power steering recall on the motors. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. Find 2007 chevrolet cobalt recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help. General motors 19257875, electric power steering motor.