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Steering complaints
1,143 reportsClear category filter19,798 miles · Jul 15, 2009
Steering
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY COBALT. WENT OUT OUT DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. DROVE BACK DOWN AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IT, THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON. HAD ME TEST IT AND SEE IF THE PS DID FAIL, WHICH IT DIDN'T. WENT TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY OR SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT …
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I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY COBALT. WENT OUT OUT DRIVEWAY AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. DROVE BACK DOWN AND CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID IT WAS OK TO DRIVE IT, THE LIGHT JUST COMES ON. HAD ME TEST IT AND SEE IF THE PS DID FAIL, WHICH IT DIDN'T. WENT TO DRIVE IT THE NEXT DAY OR SO AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AT THAT POINT WE WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE ABOUT THE CAR BEING TOWED FOR REPAIRS. AFTER LOOKING IT OVER, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN. FROM WHAT I'M READING, THIS ISN'T AN ISOLATED INCIDENT WITH THE COBALTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276915
68,200 miles · Jul 15, 2009
Steering
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2005 CHEVY COBALT, AND UP UNTIL NOW, I HAVE BEEN PRETTY SATISFIED. HOWEVER, RECENTLY SINCE I HAVE HIT OVER 60,000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHEN I TURN TH…
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I CURRENTLY OWN A 2005 CHEVY COBALT, AND UP UNTIL NOW, I HAVE BEEN PRETTY SATISFIED. HOWEVER, RECENTLY SINCE I HAVE HIT OVER 60,000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN I LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON, IT GOES AWAY FOR AWHILE, BUT THEN ALWAYS SEEMS TO LOCK BACK UP AGAIN. YOU WOULD THINK THAT THE ONLY THING YOU WOULD NEED TO DO IS ADD POWER STEERING FLUID, BUT UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR DOESN'T HAVE THAT, IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND HAVE NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE IN FACT HUNDREDS, IF NOT MORE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS AND COSTLY PROBLEM($700-$1500), AND OF COURSE I'M NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY ANYMORE, ALONG WITH ALMOST EVERYONE ELSE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW HEADLIGHTS CAN BE RECALLED, BUT SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS YOUR STEERING NOT. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE OVER A FAULTY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED A FEW DEALERSHIPS IN MY AREA AND EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM HAVE SAID THAT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES EXACTLY LIKE MINE, IF THEY NOTICE THIS DEFECT, THEN WHY CAN'T THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE DECISION TO RECALL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276900
150,000 miles · Jul 14, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE POWER STEERING FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INDICATOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THE POWER STEERING FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INDICATOR APPEARED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE AND BELIEVED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276808
43,572 miles · Jul 12, 2009
Steering
I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDANFROM CARMAX IN JUNE 2008. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT THE POWER STEERING HAS FROZEN NUMEROUS TIME DURING DRIVING, LOCKING UP WHILE GOING 45 MPH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM NOT TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. NOW THE POWER STEERING…
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I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT LT SEDANFROM CARMAX IN JUNE 2008. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT THE POWER STEERING HAS FROZEN NUMEROUS TIME DURING DRIVING, LOCKING UP WHILE GOING 45 MPH IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIM NOT TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. NOW THE POWER STEERING WILL LOCK UP ONE DAY AND THE NEXT DAY IT WILL BE FINE FOR TWO-THREE WEEKS, THEN THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN AGAIN ONLY WORSE. FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THE POWER STEERING WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS JERKY. THE SECOND TIME, THE POWER STEERING WAS HARD TO TURN THE LIGHTS CAME ON IN THE DRIVERS INFO CENTER INDICATING A PROBLEM AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED MAKING CLICKING NOISES. THE THIRD TIME THE POWER STEERING ACTUALLY FROZE DURING DRIVING, ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE TRANSMISSION, SPEED ODOMETER ALL WERE ACTING IF THERE WAS WATER IN THE GAS OR SOMETHING MEANING IT WAS NOT RESPONDING WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO CARMAX, THEY ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM, BUT THEY "CANT FIX", THEY THEN SAY IT HAS TO BE TAKEN TO A GM DEALER WHO SAY THEY CANT DETECT A PROBLEM DURING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND A VERY DANGEROUS CAR TO DRIVE. I HAVE REFUSED TO DRIVE UNLESS THEY FIX THE POWER STEERING, THEY HAVE KEPT MY CAR WAITING FOR IT TO "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM WHICH IS RIDICULOUS. THIS CAR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND THAT POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED. GM KNOWS THAT THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM BUT REFUSES TO NOW EVEN LISTEN TO ANY COMPLAINTS NOW THAT THEY ARE IN BANKRUPTCY. BUT THIS CAR DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276444
36,500 miles · Jul 10, 2009
Steering
MY 2005 CHEVY COBALT IS HAVING SOME POWER STEERING ISSUES WHICH SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM HOWEVER THE GMC/CHEVY DEALERSHIPS ARE CHARGING HORRIFIC PRICES FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS WHEN THE IS COMMON IN MOST IF NOT ALL COBALTS..... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276345
57,000 miles · Jul 9, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED FOR THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, IT HA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED FOR THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, IT HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS CONSUMERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,005. UPDATED 8/28/09 *CN UPDATED 09/03/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10276277
40,548 miles · Jul 9, 2009
Steering
I WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND PULLED OUT TO NEGOTIATE A TURN WHEN MY CAR SEEMED TO STOP. THE CAR THEN STARTED TO MOVE SLOWLY, BUT I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE WHEEL. THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" APPEARED IN THE SERVICE MESSAGES AREA.. I WAS ABLE TO REACH HOME BUT NEGOTIATING THE TURNS WAS LIKE DRIVING A MANUAL CAR. I CALLED …
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I WAS AT A STOP SIGN AND PULLED OUT TO NEGOTIATE A TURN WHEN MY CAR SEEMED TO STOP. THE CAR THEN STARTED TO MOVE SLOWLY, BUT I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE WHEEL. THE WORDS "POWER STEERING" APPEARED IN THE SERVICE MESSAGES AREA.. I WAS ABLE TO REACH HOME BUT NEGOTIATING THE TURNS WAS LIKE DRIVING A MANUAL CAR. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THIS MORNING, AND THE STEERING SEEMED NORMAL, WITH NO ERROR MESSAGES APPEARING. THIS AFTERNOON, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CODE INDICATED I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COLUMN. CAR IS IN THE GARAGE NOW AND A NEW STEERING COLUMN WILL BE PUT IN BY TOMORROW. COST QUOTED TO REPLACE THE COLUMN IS $500 PLUS CHANGE. I ALSO E-MAILED GENERAL MOTORS AND HOPE FOR A RESPONSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276273
49,000 miles · Jul 9, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND CANNOT BE MANEUVERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING TO HER RESIDENCE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON A CURVED ROAD. THE GM MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO GET THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND TO CALL THEM BACK WIT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND CANNOT BE MANEUVERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING HAS FAILED WHILE DRIVING TO HER RESIDENCE, WHICH IS LOCATED ON A CURVED ROAD. THE GM MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO GET THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED AND TO CALL THEM BACK WITH THE RESULTS. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TRYING TO REACH THE GM REPRESENTATIVE, BUT HE IS REFUSING TO TAKE HER CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276193
68,000 miles · Jul 9, 2009
Steering
I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT AT A LOCATE DEALERSHIP. AFTER 3 MONTHS THE POWER STEERING TURNS OFF AT RANDOM. IT STARTED WHEN I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AT A CURB AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I NOTICE THE CAR WAS PULLING STRAIGHT BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF THIS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE D…
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I BOUGHT A 2005 CHEVY COBALT AT A LOCATE DEALERSHIP. AFTER 3 MONTHS THE POWER STEERING TURNS OFF AT RANDOM. IT STARTED WHEN I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AT A CURB AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I NOTICE THE CAR WAS PULLING STRAIGHT BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING WAS OUT. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR BECAUSE OF THIS. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT I BOUGHT IT TO, AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT PART OF THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR LABOR AND PARTS COST. THE FAILURE HAPPENS BASICALLY IF I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY CAR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES AND THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THERE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON CHEVY COBALTS REGARDING THE POWER STEERING FAILURE THROUGH RESEARCHED, AND I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276174
76,000 miles · Jul 8, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE STEERING WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276128
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.
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