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Power Train complaints
99 reportsClear category filter100,000 miles · Sep 9, 2014
Power TrainSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS N…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10631920
114,340 miles · Aug 2, 2014
EnginePower TrainSteering
ON JUNE 18, 2014 WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR I SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE KEPT CUTTING OUT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I PULLED INTO A STORE PARKING LOT AND THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN TRYING TO GET IT INTO PARK. POWER STEERING LIGHT, ENGINE LIGHT AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS APP…
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ON JUNE 18, 2014 WHILE DRIVING 45 MILES PER HOUR I SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING IN THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE KEPT CUTTING OUT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF. I PULLED INTO A STORE PARKING LOT AND THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN TRYING TO GET IT INTO PARK. POWER STEERING LIGHT, ENGINE LIGHT AND SEVERAL OTHER LIGHTS APPEARED ON MY DASHBOARD. . I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON JUNE 18, 2014 TO NOTIFY THEM OF MY POWER STEERING GOING OUT AND THE OTHER ISSUES DESCRIBED ABOVE. THEY TOLD ME PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. I DID RECEIVE A CALL BACK THAT THEY DID IN FACT HAVE THE PART AND TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE ON JUNE 19, 2014. MY HUSBAND DROVE THE VEHICLE 35 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH NO POWER STEERING, THE ENGINE WANTED TO DIE EVERY TIME HE CAME TO A STOP AND ACTED ERRATICALLY THE WHOLE DRIVE THERE. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE RECEIVED THE DEALERSHIP MILEAGE ON MY VEHICLE WAS 114, 340 AND THEY PERFORMED RECALL 10023 V220 REMOVED AND REPLACED POWER STEERING MOTOR WITH MOTOR KIT 1 19257875 MOTOR KIT. ON JUNE 20, 2014 THE CAR WAS DRIVEN 320 MILES. ON JUNE 21, 2014 I HAD NO POWER STEERING. ON JUNE 23, 2014 I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER SERVICE TOW MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP.. ON JULY 18, 2014 I PICKED UP MY VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE RECEIVED THE DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 13454 (F-CYLINDER KIT ), PERFORMED RECALL 14113 (REMOVED AND REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER AND PROGRAMMED 2 NEW KEYS PER RECALL 14113). THE MILEAGE THEY SAY WAS ON MY VEHICLE ON THIS INVOICE DATED 7/18/14 WAS 114, 292. DON'T KNOW HOW MY MILEAGE WENT BACKWARDS??? ON JULY 28, 2014 DRIVING TO WORK AT 4:30 AM GOING 60 MPH MY POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, THE ENGINE IS CUTTING OUT, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS UP, THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE IS FLICKERING UNCONTROLLABLY AND I HAVE NO WHERE TO PULL OVER. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME POWER STEERING PROBLEM DUE TO GM RECALL. HELP!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10618314
82,000 miles · Jul 10, 2014
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
THE CAR WILL LOSE POWER, LIKE IT IS SHIFTING DOWN, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, AND EITHER START TO STALL OR WILL STALL. SOMETIMES, IF IT HAS RUN FOR A LONG TIME THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY GOES AWAY. NOT SAFE TO DRIVE HOWEVER AND 3 MECHANICS HAVE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR WITH NO SUCCESS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609704
120,000 miles · Jun 30, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
NOT SURE EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR YEARS NOW. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS, AND LABOR TRYING TO FIX THE MYSTERY PROBLEM! I'M FED UP! IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY AND FIX ITSELF RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT LASTS A COUPLE DAYS AND SOMETIMES LONGER THAN A COUPLE WEEKS. THE PROB…
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NOT SURE EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENED, BUT IT HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR YEARS NOW. I HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DIAGNOSTICS, PARTS, AND LABOR TRYING TO FIX THE MYSTERY PROBLEM! I'M FED UP! IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY AND FIX ITSELF RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT LASTS A COUPLE DAYS AND SOMETIMES LONGER THAN A COUPLE WEEKS. THE PROBLEM: MY CAR WILL LOSE POWER STEERING, IT STARTS SHIFTING REALLY HARD AND THE GAUGES INSIDE GET ALL SCREWED. OCCASIONALLY WHEN IT HAPPENS IT JUST WON'T SHIFT AT ALL. IT WILL STAY IN FIRST GEAR. THE INSIDE GAUGES: THE SPEEDOMETER WILL BOUNCE ALL OVER THE PLACE, NEVER STAYING STILL. THE RADIO WILL ALSO GET LOUD AND QUIET BY ITSELF. THE POWER LOCKS WOULD FRANTICALLY GO UP AND DOWN THEMSELVES, UNTIL I TOOK OUT THE SPARK PLUG FOR THOSE. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT, NOT LIKE CARS THAT WERE BUILT WITHOUT IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE VERY HARD SHIFTING CANNOT BE GOOD FOR THE CAR AND IS DANGEROUS WHEN I AM DRIVING DURING WINTER MONTHS OR RAINY WEATHER. I LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND IT SNOWS A LOT. EVEN THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP CAN'T TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG AND I HAVE PAID TO HAVE NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED THAT HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. I'VE READ OTHER BOARDS ONLINE WITH PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I JUST CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP PAYING TO NOT GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I HATE DRIVING SUCH AN UNRELIABLE CAR WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN, FOUR YEARS AND 10 MONTHS. IT HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN MY LITTLE ONE WAS A NEWBORN. FELT LIKE I WAS GIVING THE POOR BABY WHIPLASH WHEN THE CAR SWITCHED GEARS. IT'S AN AUTOMATIC SO THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO ABOUT IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10607134
38,000 miles · Jun 29, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
I HAVE THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2005 COBALT OF THE GAUGE CLUSTER GOING NUTS, SPEEDOMETER AND RPM GAUGE JUMPING UP AND DOWN, THE LIGHTS IN THE CLUSTER, ABS, SECURITY, BRAKE, ENGINE AND SOME OTHERS START FLASHING, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS CLICKING NEAR THE SHIFTER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD, IN FACT WHEN SLOWING FOR …
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I HAVE THIS PROBLEM ON MY 2005 COBALT OF THE GAUGE CLUSTER GOING NUTS, SPEEDOMETER AND RPM GAUGE JUMPING UP AND DOWN, THE LIGHTS IN THE CLUSTER, ABS, SECURITY, BRAKE, ENGINE AND SOME OTHERS START FLASHING, THE TRANSMISSION STARTS CLICKING NEAR THE SHIFTER AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS VERY HARD, IN FACT WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT I HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND THEN PULL THE SHIFTER TO 1ST JUST TO GET IT TO GO WITHOUT STALLING, THE WORSE PART OF THIS PROBLEM IS WHEN THIS STARTS WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HI-WAY AND THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND I AM GOING AROUND A CURVE AND IT INTERMITTENTLY STARTS WORKING AND I HAVE TO TRY NOT TO OVER STEER CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THIS FIRST APPEARED IN 2008 AND HAS DONE IT SINCE, NO ONE CAN FIX IT NOT EVEN THE DEALERSHIP. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10606790
900 miles · May 16, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO RELEASE THE KEY WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO RELEASE THE KEY WHILE PARKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 900.
NHTSA ODI #10588866
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
THIS HAPPENS TO ME ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WHEN I PARK MY CAR OR STOP DRIVING I TRY TO SHUT MY CAR OFF AND I CANNOT MY KEY WILL BE STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND STILL RUNNING FOR ABOUT UP TO 30 MINS MY LAST TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME. MY OTHER PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS I CAN START MY CAR PERFECTLY FINE BUT I TRY TO SHIFT THE GEA…
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THIS HAPPENS TO ME ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WHEN I PARK MY CAR OR STOP DRIVING I TRY TO SHUT MY CAR OFF AND I CANNOT MY KEY WILL BE STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND STILL RUNNING FOR ABOUT UP TO 30 MINS MY LAST TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED TO ME. MY OTHER PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS I CAN START MY CAR PERFECTLY FINE BUT I TRY TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND I CANNOT ITS LIKE ITS STUCK I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS AND TRY TO SHIFT IT BUT ALL I HEAR IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA SOMETIMES I HAVE TO SIT WITH THE CAR RUNNING FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINS UNTIL I CAN FINALLY GET THE CAR IN DRIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10566468
93,000 miles · Feb 26, 2014
Power Train
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND THEN OFF IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A RUMBLING NOISE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE AND THE SPARK PLUG WIRES NEEDED TO B…
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TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND THEN OFF IT FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A RUMBLING NOISE WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE AND THE SPARK PLUG WIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. RK
NHTSA ODI #10565937
48,000 miles · Feb 7, 2014
Electrical SystemPower Train
I HAD THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR AGO, DUE TO THE KEY NOT BEING ABLE TO RELEASE. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 MODEL YEAR COBALTS. WELL, THE VEHICLE IS DOING THIS AGAIN. THE KEY IS NOT BEING RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION CYLINDER. HOWEVER, THIS TIME I BELIEVE IT IS THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THAT HAS GONE BAD. THERE…
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I HAD THE IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR AGO, DUE TO THE KEY NOT BEING ABLE TO RELEASE. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2005 MODEL YEAR COBALTS. WELL, THE VEHICLE IS DOING THIS AGAIN. THE KEY IS NOT BEING RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION CYLINDER. HOWEVER, THIS TIME I BELIEVE IT IS THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY THAT HAS GONE BAD. THERE IS NO REVERSE LOCK OUT. I CAN FREELY CYCLE THROUGH THE GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I CAN PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE WITHOUT APPLYING THE BRAKES BY SIMPLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER. LITTLE TO NO FORCE IS NEEDED, I CAN ACCIDENTALLY KNOCK THE LEVER INTO REVERSE WITH THE LITTLEST OF FORCE. I HAVE YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER ABOUT THE ISSUE SINCE I AM SURE IT WILL COST A FORTUNE TO FIX EVEN THOUGH IT IS A DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH A FEW TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS ON THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10563456
89,465 miles · Aug 18, 2013
EnginePower Train
WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED "POWER STEERING." THE CAR BEGAN SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE SHIFTS ARE VERY ROUGH AND CAUSE THE CAR TO JERK. THERE IS ALSO A RAPID CLICKING SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE AREA OF THE GEAR SELECTOR. THE CODE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE…
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WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD FLASHED "POWER STEERING." THE CAR BEGAN SHIFTING IN AND OUT OF GEAR. THE SHIFTS ARE VERY ROUGH AND CAUSE THE CAR TO JERK. THERE IS ALSO A RAPID CLICKING SOUND THAT COMES FROM THE AREA OF THE GEAR SELECTOR. THE CODE FOR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT RELATES TO THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10535985
Official recalls
5Apr 10, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
Feb 10, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Mar 3, 2010
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Jan 18, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.'
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING PLASTIC TO THE HEADLINER TRIM TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF HEAD IMPACTS IN A CRASH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Nov 22, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BULB SHIELD CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A HEADLAMP INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, ONCOMING DRIVERS MAY NOTICE ADDITIONAL GLARE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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