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Vehicle Speed Control complaints
40 reportsClear category filter80,000 miles · Mar 6, 2014
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10567669
1,800 miles · Mar 5, 2014
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION FAILURE WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. UPDATED 04/14/14 MA UPDATED 04/18/14 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10567474
Mileage unknown · Dec 26, 2013
Electrical SystemService BrakesVehicle Speed Control
THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS RATTLING BECAUSE IT WAS BROKE I HAD A AUTO REPAIR MAN REPLACE PART THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BRAKES AGAIN THAT WAS FOR THE FRONT AND BACK IT ALSO HAS ELECTED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE WINDOWS WORK WHEN THEY WANT AND THE CAR MOSTLY ALWAYS STALLS IT HAS EVEN STALLED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON HWY WHAT IT D…
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THE BRAKE CALIPER WAS RATTLING BECAUSE IT WAS BROKE I HAD A AUTO REPAIR MAN REPLACE PART THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT BRAKES AGAIN THAT WAS FOR THE FRONT AND BACK IT ALSO HAS ELECTED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS THE WINDOWS WORK WHEN THEY WANT AND THE CAR MOSTLY ALWAYS STALLS IT HAS EVEN STALLED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC ON HWY WHAT IT DOES IS ACT REAL SLUGGISH AND THE MORE YOU PRESS ON THE GAS THE MORE IT BOGS OUT AND PULLS BACK INSTEAD OF TAKING OFF AS SUPPOSED TO THE TURN SIGNALS IN THE FRONT ALWAYS BLOW EVERYTIME REPLACED THERE IS ALSO INTERIOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO AND THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCK THEMSELVES WITH WILL UNSET THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM AND ALLOW FOR PROWLERS TO TAKE THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10557249
108,000 miles · Dec 13, 2013
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY '05 COBALT, BUT THIS WAS PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED BY DEALER AND WHEN I CALLED GMC, THEY CANNOT TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY APPROX. 50-55 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR DROPPED TO APPROX 20 MPH. DASH READING SAID 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER' AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON.…
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MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY '05 COBALT, BUT THIS WAS PROBLEM CANNOT BE DUPLICATED BY DEALER AND WHEN I CALLED GMC, THEY CANNOT TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY APPROX. 50-55 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN CAR DROPPED TO APPROX 20 MPH. DASH READING SAID 'REDUCED ENGINE POWER' AND MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. NOTHING WOULD MAKE THE CAR GO FASTER, LUCKILY NOBODY WAS BEHIND ME. CAR KEPT ACTING LIKE IT WAS GOING TO DIE. GOT THE CAR TO MY IN-LAWS, WHICH WAS ONLY 5 MINUTES AWAY AND WE UNHOOKED THE BATTERY. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND THE BATTERY TOGETHER, THE CAR SEEMED FINE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND SAID THEY CAN'T GET A CODE BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS UNPLUGGED. I CALLED GMC AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITHOUT THE CODE. I HAVE CHILDREN WHO SIT IN THE BACK OF MY CAR AND I AM NOT WAITING FOR THE PROBLEM TO HAPPEN AGAIN, IF I AM ON THE INTERSTATE AND CARS ARE BEHIND ME, THEY ARE GOING TO RUN INTO ME, AS THERE WAS NO WARNING THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. NOT HAPPY THAT CHEVY SEEMS TO BE AVOIDING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND PRETENDING IT DOESN'T EXIST. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS IMMEDIATELY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10555989
125,668 miles · Nov 4, 2013
EngineVehicle Speed Control
SITTING AT A TURN LIGHT, CARS STARTED TO MOVE AND I STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE (WAS NOT GOING OVER MORE THAN 10MPH). SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND MY OIL CAP, FILTER, A BLACK PIECE, AND SPRING HAD POPPED OUT OF THE OIL FILTER LOCATION WHICH WAS IN THE BLOCK. OIL HAD BEEN SPEWED ALL …
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SITTING AT A TURN LIGHT, CARS STARTED TO MOVE AND I STARTED TO ACCELERATE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE (WAS NOT GOING OVER MORE THAN 10MPH). SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND MY OIL CAP, FILTER, A BLACK PIECE, AND SPRING HAD POPPED OUT OF THE OIL FILTER LOCATION WHICH WAS IN THE BLOCK. OIL HAD BEEN SPEWED ALL OVER. I TOOK THE OIL CAP TO A CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP AND THE SERVICE GUY SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN THE OIL CAP AND FILTER POP OUT OF THE BLOCK, HE EXAMINED THE CAP AND ONLY NOTICED ONE MINOR BREAK IN THE THREADS OF THE CAP. HE SAID THAT THE BLACK PIECE AND THE SPRING THAT GO IN THE CAP MUST HAVE FAILED WHICH IN TURN CAUSE THE CAP TO POP OUT OF THE BLOCK, HE ALSO TOLD ME TO LOOK AT THE BLOCK TO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT CRACKED. I THEN INSPECTED BLOCK TO MAKE SURE IT WAS NOT CRACKED, WHICH IT WAS NOT, AND HAD A NEW CAP, FILTER AND OIL INSTALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550821
70,000 miles · Aug 1, 2013
Electrical SystemVehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING IN TO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WHEN MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSS POWER. I WAS ABLE TO STEER, HOWEVER I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE RADIO TURNED OFF AND THE AIR CONDITIONER QUITE WORKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE I'VE GOTTEN MY CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN PLACES WHERE I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER. I HAD TO TURN MY CAR OFF, WA…
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I WAS DRIVING IN TO MY APARTMENT COMPLEX WHEN MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSS POWER. I WAS ABLE TO STEER, HOWEVER I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THE RADIO TURNED OFF AND THE AIR CONDITIONER QUITE WORKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE I'VE GOTTEN MY CAR. LUCKILY, I WAS IN PLACES WHERE I COULD SAFELY PULL OVER. I HAD TO TURN MY CAR OFF, WAIT FOR A FEW MINUTES AND TURN IT BACK ON TO GET IT TO WORK CORRECTLY. I AM ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH MY POWER STEERING. I AM STARTING TO THINK THAT THIS CAR JUST ISN'T SAFE ANYMORE AND I AM LOOKING INTO POSSIBLY GETTING A NEW CAR BECAUSE OF IT. IT IS BECOMING DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS CAR! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10532998
52,000 miles · Jul 7, 2013
Electrical SystemPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON DASH, WARNING CHIME SOUNDS REPEATEDLY, POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE AT RANDOM, INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND JUMP AROUND, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, AND RANDOM WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON DASH. AT TIMES THE GAS PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPON…
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WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED ON DASH, WARNING CHIME SOUNDS REPEATEDLY, POWER DOOR LOCKS CYCLE AT RANDOM, INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES STOP WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND JUMP AROUND, COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER, AND RANDOM WARNING LIGHTS APPEAR ON DASH. AT TIMES THE GAS PEDAL WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE, THEN VEHICLE WOULD LURCH FORWARD - HAD A NEAR MISS INCIDENT WHEN THE LOSS OF POWER ON ACCELERATION FROM A RED LIGHT ALMOST CAUSED ANOTHER VEHICLE TO HIT US. ISSUE HAS OCCURRED AT RANDOM INTERVALS SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW, BUT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT LATELY AND TENDS TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN ON HOT DAYS. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CONCERN, DESPITE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10523544
87,666 miles · Nov 4, 2012
SteeringVehicle Speed Control
AFTER HAVING TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE CHEVROLET DEALER FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE THE CAR ACTED UP AGAIN. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HOWEVER AFTER ABOUT 1 HOUR OF DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DISPLAY. THE GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FL…
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AFTER HAVING TAKEN MY CAR INTO THE CHEVROLET DEALER FOR A POWER STEERING FAILURE THE CAR ACTED UP AGAIN. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HOWEVER AFTER ABOUT 1 HOUR OF DRIVING THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGED AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE CAME ON THE DISPLAY. THE GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF AS WELL AS THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT. AT LOWER SPEEDS THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND FROM UNDER THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BOX AND THE CAR JERKED WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY AT THOSE SPEEDS CAN LEAD TO FATALITIES. I AM EXTREMELY THANKFUL NOTHING HAPPENED. GENERAL MOTORS NEEDS TO GET THIS RIGHT AS CLEARLY REPLACING THE POWER STEERING MOTOR IS NOT THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10483308
98,000 miles · Oct 19, 2011
SteeringVehicle Speed Control
WHEN PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVE WAY THIS MORNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO JERK, I THOUGHT IT WAS NOTHING. THEN AS I PULLED TO THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR THEN JERKED AGAIN AND SOMEWHAT SLOWED DOWN AND THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND A DINGING NOISE CAME ON AS WELL. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR BACK INTO OUR DRIVEWAY BUT…
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WHEN PULLING OUT OF OUR DRIVE WAY THIS MORNING, THE CAR SUDDENLY BEGAN TO JERK, I THOUGHT IT WAS NOTHING. THEN AS I PULLED TO THE STOP SIGN, THE CAR THEN JERKED AGAIN AND SOMEWHAT SLOWED DOWN AND THE LOW BRAKE FLUID LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH AND A DINGING NOISE CAME ON AS WELL. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR BACK INTO OUR DRIVEWAY BUT BARELY COULD BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SO STIFF IT WOULD HARDLY BUDGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430781
80,000 miles · Feb 19, 2011
Vehicle Speed Control
2005 CHEVY COBALT SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MY DAUGHTER'S 2005 COBALT HAS HAD TWO EPISODES IN 30-DAYS OF HER ACCELERATOR PEDAL DROPPING TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR RACING OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL SHE BRAKES HARD, PULLS OVER AND SHUTS OFF THE CAR. TODAY IT ACCELERATED TO 96 MPH AND SHE WAS TICKETED FOR SPEEDING. THE GM DEALER SAYS THERE IS N…
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2005 CHEVY COBALT SUDDEN ACCELERATION. MY DAUGHTER'S 2005 COBALT HAS HAD TWO EPISODES IN 30-DAYS OF HER ACCELERATOR PEDAL DROPPING TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR RACING OUT OF CONTROL UNTIL SHE BRAKES HARD, PULLS OVER AND SHUTS OFF THE CAR. TODAY IT ACCELERATED TO 96 MPH AND SHE WAS TICKETED FOR SPEEDING. THE GM DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL. TOYOTA SAID THE SAME THING UNTIL PEOPLE STARTED DIEING... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10383304
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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