09 Cobalt steering feels loose.

[eglock72]

I am new to the board and have a question that maybe someone can help me with. I purchased a certified pre-owned 2009 Black Chevy Cobalt 4dr. Car has around 32,000 miles and the steering wheel feels very loose to me. When the car is off it feels that I can still turn the wheels a little bit. Don't know if this like this or not. And I think ithe front end may need and enlinement. I have not owned a chevy for yrs. so any info would be great.

 

[YelloEye]

What size tires? its probably the sidewall flex you're feeling. I had some 45 profile tires on my old car for a while, spongy as hell.

 

[reyesa21]

i just got a 09 cobalt lt 4dr 23,000 miles on it today and mine doesnt feel like that. maybe its what yelloweye says.

 

[bbrewbaker]

Also check the tire pressure's If they are low that will cause it also.
Inflate them to whats on the door jamb.

 

[Revenant_SS]

It sounds like excessive play in the intermediate steering shaft. You should have it looked at by the dealer asap.