IllustrationWE HAVE TAKEN OUR DAUGHTERS COBALT TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT. IT IS PLACING OUR DAUGHTER IS SERIOUS DANGER. WE HAVE SPENT CLOSE TO $1000.00 ON THIS ISSUE. IT WENT OUT IN DECEMBER AND WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. IT WENT OUT AGAIN TODAY. *TR
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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29325–50K
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198100–150K
98150K+
1,407 reports with mileage · 242 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 1,143 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 323 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
97 crash reports12 fire reports57 injury reports
Steering complaints
1,143 reportsTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND AT THE SAME MOMENT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NHTSA RECALL 10V073000 WAS…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 60 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND AT THE SAME MOMENT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NHTSA RECALL 10V073000 WAS NOT OFFICIAL AND NO REPAIRS COULD BE MADE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON 6 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 45800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 47800.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT, WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STEER IN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN AND A SMALL DITCH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPINNING OUT OF …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VEERING TO THE LEFT, WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO STEER IN A STRAIGHT DIRECTION WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN AND A SMALL DITCH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL, AND ROLLED OVER AT LEAST THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER SUFFERED VERY MINOR INJURIES. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER SUFFERED SEVERAL MAJOR INJURIES. THE POLICE ARRIVED TO THE SCENE AND THE PASSENGER WAS AIR LIFTED FROM THE SCENE. THE PASSENGER'S PELVIC BONE WAS BROKE IN THREE PLACES, A FRACTURED VERTEBRAE AND TAIL BONE, RIGHT HIP WAS BROKEN, LEFT HIP INJURY, AND ALL FIVE RIBS ON THE RIGHT SIDE WERE BROKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION WITH CAUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATED AND DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; THE VEHICLE W…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE IN OPERATION WITH CAUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE SPEEDOMETER FLUCTUATED AND DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED; THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE VIN NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2005 CHEVY COBALT WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, LUCKILY IT DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I COULD HAVE JUST AS EASILY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FACT I COULDN'T TURN MY WHEEL AT ALL. I TOOK THE COBALT TO A SHOP, AND IT TURNS OUT IT WAS THE MOTOR. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS TO A TON OF CHEVY COBALTS ALL T…
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THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2005 CHEVY COBALT WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING, LUCKILY IT DIDN'T RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. I COULD HAVE JUST AS EASILY BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FACT I COULDN'T TURN MY WHEEL AT ALL. I TOOK THE COBALT TO A SHOP, AND IT TURNS OUT IT WAS THE MOTOR. APPARENTLY THIS HAPPENS TO A TON OF CHEVY COBALTS ALL THE TIME. THIS IS SOOO DANGEROUS! ALSO, OCCASIONALLY MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR WON'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THIS COULD BE A HUGE SAFETY RISK IF I NEEDED TO GET OUT OF MY VEHICLE IN A HURRY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE DRIVER SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND UPON RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD RESET ITSELF. W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVER NOTICED THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE WARNING PANEL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE DRIVER SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND UPON RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD RESET ITSELF. WITHIN MINUTES, THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER VERIFIED THE POWER STEERING AS WELL AS ANOTHER UNKNOWN PART HAD FAILED. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,500 AND THE CURRENT WAS 58,000.
I HAD LEFT MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED HEADING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY POWERSTEERING SHUTDOWN. TURN THE CAR OFF AND START IT AGAIN AND I HAVE POWERSTEERING FOR A SHORT TIME. NOW IT DOES IT AT LEAST ONCE A DAY. WAITING FOR GM TO COME UP WITH A FIX BEFORE I SEE A MECHANIC. HARD TO STEER BUT STILL DRIVABLE. *TR
POWER STEERING FAILURE AT RANDOM. I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT BRAND NEW IN 2005. AFTER DRIVING 40,000 MILES I WOULD GET A POWER STEERING FAILURE. WHEN I FIRST TURN THE CAR ON I HAVE POWER STEERING, BUT AFTER A RANDOM MOMENT OF TIME IT CUTS OUT AND THE LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON. IT WILL GO OUT IN MID TURN OR WHILE GOING STR…
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POWER STEERING FAILURE AT RANDOM. I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT BRAND NEW IN 2005. AFTER DRIVING 40,000 MILES I WOULD GET A POWER STEERING FAILURE. WHEN I FIRST TURN THE CAR ON I HAVE POWER STEERING, BUT AFTER A RANDOM MOMENT OF TIME IT CUTS OUT AND THE LIGHT ON THE DASH COMES ON. IT WILL GO OUT IN MID TURN OR WHILE GOING STRAIGHT & BOTH FORWARD AND IN REVERSE. MOST REPORTS I CAN FIND ABOUT THE PROBLEM SAY IT WILL COST ABOUT $2000 TO FIX AND THE PROBLEM RECURS. THE ONLY WAY TO GET A PART TO FIX IT IS TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND SOME DEALERSHIPS ARE SAYING ITS THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE OTHERS SAY ITS A MOTOR. I THINK ITS A SCAM FROM GM TO MAKE A PART THAT GOES OUT AND CHARGE AN ARM AND A LEG TO FIX. THE FAILURE HAPPENS DAILY NOW. ITS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. IT IS UNSAFE TO TURN INTO BUSY TRAFFIC IN THE CITY AND DRIVING AROUND MOUNTAINS. IT WAS THE CHEAPEST NEW CAR I COULD FIND AT THE TIME BECAUSE I'M POOR, SO FORKING OVER $2000.00 FOR A PART THAT WILL GO OUT AGAIN IN ANOTHER 40,000 MILES IS NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN. EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A LIGHT ON THE DASH TO INDICATE A POWER STEERING FAILURE, IT DOES NOT SHOW UP ON DIAGNOSTICS. IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND NOT MECHANICAL, SO ITS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. I HAVE NOT YET BEEN IN A CRASH, BUT I HAVE COME CLOSE MANY TIMES. MANY OWNERS I HAVE SPOKE WITH HAVE THIS PROBLEM, AND HAVE CRASHED OR COME CLOSE TO CRASHING ON MANY OCCASIONS. *TR
I BOUGHT A USED 2005 CHEVY COBALT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO FAIL AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM INTERVALS, BUT ON AN ALL TO REGULAR BASIS. I DON'T BELIEVE I HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM AS I WAS SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT CHOSE TO FIRST FAIL. IT OCCURS NUMEROUS TIMES D…
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I BOUGHT A USED 2005 CHEVY COBALT ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO FAIL AT SEEMINGLY RANDOM INTERVALS, BUT ON AN ALL TO REGULAR BASIS. I DON'T BELIEVE I HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM AS I WAS SIMPLY DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN IT CHOSE TO FIRST FAIL. IT OCCURS NUMEROUS TIMES DAILY AND HAS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO CRASH SEVERAL TIMES (ESPECIALLY WHEN IT FAILS MID-TURN). NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT SEEING AS THEY TOLD ME TO FIX THE POWER STEERING I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN COSTING ME UP TO 2500 DOLLARS. SOMETHING THAT I JUST CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR. *TR
VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT STEERING ISSUE. AS A RESULT THE CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT, OVER MEDIAN, OVER 2 CURBS BEFORE DRIVER COULD STOP VEHICLE JUST SHY OF GAS METER. FILED COMPLAINT WITH GM > THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE INFORMED ME OF A RECALL ON GM COBALT AND THE PARTS TO FIX PROBLEM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE…
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VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN RIGHT STEERING ISSUE. AS A RESULT THE CAR CONTINUED STRAIGHT, OVER MEDIAN, OVER 2 CURBS BEFORE DRIVER COULD STOP VEHICLE JUST SHY OF GAS METER. FILED COMPLAINT WITH GM > THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE INFORMED ME OF A RECALL ON GM COBALT AND THE PARTS TO FIX PROBLEM WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. AND IT APPEARS THAT IS WHAT HAPPENED WHY THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN. AND MY VEHICLE CANNOT BE REPAIRED. *TR
Official recalls
514V171000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 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.
14V047000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
10V073000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
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.
07V014000 · Structure
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.
04V560000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
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.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE10005 · Electric Power Steering Failure
Opened Jan 27, 2010 · Closed Jul 19, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:electric Power Assist System
In a March 1, 2010 letter, General Motors Corporation (GM) provided a defect information report to NHTSA regarding a problem that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007 through 2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).The letter indicates that the loss of steering assist could occur at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds to inform the driver.The letter further states that steering control is maintained in manual mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds.In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no longer displayed.GM's letter identifies the root cause of the EPS failure as the EPS motor and indicates that production of a new motor started in December 2009.GM's recall repair procedure instructs dealers to replace the EPS motor in all recalled vehicles. ODI's analysis of all information available related to sudden loss of EPS assist while driving in the MY 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles shows current complaint and warranty rates of 323/100,000 vehicles and 0.4% respectively.In response to ODI's request for information, GM identified 81 complaints where a crash was claimed that may be related to loss of EPS assist.ODI's analysis of all crash claims was based on verifiable factors such as; whether a loss of EPS was indicated at the time of the crash by a chime or malfunction indicator lamp or if a EPS related component malfunction was identified after the crash occurred.With this method ODI identified 36 possible crashes related to EPS failure.GM assessed crash claims based on the available facts and excluded crash claims that indicated that the vehicle was travelling at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater.GM said that it believes if power assist is lost while a vehicle is moving at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater there is a small difference in steering efforts perceived in subjective evaluations at those speeds and it is unlikely to lead to loss of vehicle control. Based on GM's safety recall, this investigation is closed.