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1,649 reports50,000 miles · Sep 12, 2008
SteeringCrashInjury
MY FAMILY WERE DRIVING IN OUR 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. AS WE MADE A TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. MY CAR CAREENED OFF THE ROAD AND OFF INTO THE MEDIAN. MY ONE CHILD HAD A SMALL HEAD INJURY FROM THE ACCIDENT. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT TURNING INTO TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, SOME ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. AFTER RESEARCHING…
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MY FAMILY WERE DRIVING IN OUR 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. AS WE MADE A TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. MY CAR CAREENED OFF THE ROAD AND OFF INTO THE MEDIAN. MY ONE CHILD HAD A SMALL HEAD INJURY FROM THE ACCIDENT. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT TURNING INTO TRAFFIC AT THE TIME, SOME ONE WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ISSUE I HAVE FOUND THE POWER STEERING ON THE CHEVROLET COBALT HAVE A HIGH RATE OF FAILURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BEFORE THIS ISSUE IS RESOLVED THROUGH A RECALL OF THE VEHICLES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10241951
47,551 miles · Sep 11, 2008
Power Train
CLUTCH PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED. IF IT HAPPENED PULLING ON TO A HIGH SPEED MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER AND INOPERABLE. THIS IS AN EVENT THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. DEALER SAID CLUTCH …
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CLUTCH PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. COULD NOT SHIFT GEARS. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT LOW SPEED. IF IT HAPPENED PULLING ON TO A HIGH SPEED MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. CAR IS DEAD IN THE WATER AND INOPERABLE. THIS IS AN EVENT THAT SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. DEALER SAID CLUTCH IS HYDRAULICALLY ACTIVATED AND HAS A SEALED UNIT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10241899
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2008
Air BagsSteering
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY AND NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON AND YOU LOOSE STEERING AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FIXED 1 TIME BY DEALER AND NOW IT IS ON AGAIN AND THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH BUT THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE'S TO WORK ON IT I HAVE MY REPAIR INVOICE. THE POWER…
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AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONTINUOUSLY AND NOW THE POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON AND YOU LOOSE STEERING AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FIXED 1 TIME BY DEALER AND NOW IT IS ON AGAIN AND THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN TAMPERED WITH BUT THEY ARE THE ONLY ONE'S TO WORK ON IT I HAVE MY REPAIR INVOICE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT JUST STARTED COMING ON AND NOW YOU LOOSE STEERING AS SOON AS IT GOES ON. IT ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED BECAUSE I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND A CAR WAS COMING THE OTHER WAY AND I LOST MY STEERING. LUCKILY I DIDN'T HIT THE OTHER CAR BUT I THINK THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10241062
64,000 miles · Sep 3, 2008
Steering
ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2008 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55-60 MPH AND AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO APPROACH A LEFT TURN, A CHIME NOISE SOUNDED AND THE "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE CAME ON AND AS I WAS IN MY LEFT TURN, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND MADE MY CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. I PULLED INT…
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ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH, 2008 I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 55-60 MPH AND AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO APPROACH A LEFT TURN, A CHIME NOISE SOUNDED AND THE "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE CAME ON AND AS I WAS IN MY LEFT TURN, THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT AND MADE MY CAR ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. I PULLED INTO A SERVICE/GAS STATION RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD AND TRIED TURNING OFF MY CAR TO SEE IF THAT WOULD HELP. ONCE I RESTARTED MY CAR THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE WAS NO LONGER ON AND THE STEERING WHEEL WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED ONCE THE NEXT DAY. AS THE DAYS WENT ON, THE PROBLEM GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT TO THE EXTENT OF NOW IT HAPPENS LIKE FOUR OR FIVE TIMES A DAY. TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO WORK ONCE IT GOES OUT, I HAVE TO EITHER RESTART MY CAR AT REDLIGHTS, STOP SIGNS, OR SOMETIMES EVEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GM. I TOOK MY CAR TO A GM DEALERSHIP LAST FRIDAY AND I WAS TOLD MY STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE, AND I SEE IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH GM. I HAVE NOTIFIED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT GM AND AM AWAITING A CALL BACK FROM THEM TO SEE HOW THEY CAN ACCOMMODATE ME WITH THIS SITUATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10240733
33,200 miles · Aug 27, 2008
Electrical SystemService Brakes, ElectricSteering
MY 2005 COBALT HAS HAD ELECTRICAL AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I LEASED IT. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT MESSAGES START FLASHING (USUALLY "POWER STEERING"). THE CAR THEN BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER AND BRAKE, THE ENGINE SURGES UP AND DOWN. ON AUG 3RD THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT WHEN IT W…
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MY 2005 COBALT HAS HAD ELECTRICAL AND POWER STEERING PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I LEASED IT. INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT MESSAGES START FLASHING (USUALLY "POWER STEERING"). THE CAR THEN BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER AND BRAKE, THE ENGINE SURGES UP AND DOWN. ON AUG 3RD THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT WHEN IT WAS STEERED INTO A CURB, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY ANOTHER EQUIPMENT FAILURE. I TOOK THE CAR IN TO A CHEVROLET DEALER AGAIN, WHEN IT FAILED AGAIN TWO MORE TIMES AFTER THE ACCIDENT. BOTH TIMES THE DEALER FOUND ERROR CODES. HOWEVER, THEY SAID THEY HAD A "TSB" ON THIS PROBLEM, FROM CHEVROLET WHICH SAYS TO JUST CLEAR THE LOGS, GIVE THE CAR BACK TO THE CUSTOMER AND TO "PERFORM NO WORK". THEY ARE PUTTING LIVES IN DANGER BY FOLLOWING THIS PROCEDURE. I HAVE COPIES OF THE SERVICE ORDERS TO CONFIRM MY STATEMENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239970
64,000 miles · Aug 25, 2008
Steering
WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL I HEAR METAL CLUNKING KIND OF LIKE A BALL JOINT COMING OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239637
49,500 miles · Aug 23, 2008
Electrical SystemSteering
THE TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WAS WHEN WE WERE ON OUR WAY (MY WIFE AND I) TO CANADA FOR A WEDDING, WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION AND THE ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR LITERALLY STARTS HOPING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IT COMPLETELY STALLED. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGH…
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THE TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WAS WHEN WE WERE ON OUR WAY (MY WIFE AND I) TO CANADA FOR A WEDDING, WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION AND THE ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR LITERALLY STARTS HOPING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IT COMPLETELY STALLED. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE LOOKED IN THE MANUAL, BECAUSE WE HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A MONTH AND FOUND THE POWER STEERING PIECE TO CONTACT GMC. WELL BEING IN THE CITY AND ALL DEALERSHIPS CLOSED WE COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. WE SHUT THE VEHICLE DOWN AND TRIED TO RESTART, THE SAME THING OCCURRED- WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO A MECHANIC NEAR BY (WHEN FINALLY IT WAS WORKING) AND THEY HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO DO BECAUSE OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. WE GAVE UP AND FINALLY WENT HOME TO MY MOTHER IN LAWS HOUSE. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND THEN I CAME ONTO NOT ONE BUT MANY WEBSITES VIA GOOGLE ON HOW MUCH TROUBLE PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH THEIR COBALTS. WE ARE VERY UNFORTUNATE AND DO NOT HAVE WARRANTY LEFT OVER. SO WHEN IT COMERS TO REPLACING THE 2000.00 PART WE CAN NOT. I REALLY NEED MY CAR TO RUN PROPERLY -MY WIFE AND I LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES AND ITS A LONG WAY HOME!!! I REALLY HOPE WE DO NOT GET INTO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT ALONG THE WAY DUE TO THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTION, OTHERWISE OUR LAWYER AND GMC WILL BE TALKING. AT THIS TIME I WANT A RESOLUTION FROM SOMEONE! HOW CAN GMC PRODUCE A VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE KNOWN ISSUES AND CONTINUE TO SELL IT WITHOUT NOTIFYING PEOPLE HOW DEADLY IT IS. I AM VERY UPSET AND I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GMC PRODUCT AGAIN. IF ANYONE AT THIS COMPANY CAN DO SOME EASY RESEARCH AND FIND OUT THAT THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE KNOW ISSUE OF POWER STEERING OUT THERE. I WANT A RESOLUTION AND SOMEONE TO PAY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE. I NEED TO BE CONTACTED ASAP!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239496
50,359 miles · Aug 22, 2008
Steering
AFTER PICKING UP THE CHILDREN I TAKE CARE OF, I TOOK THEM HOME AS USUAL. TO MY SURPRISE, AS I TURN ONTO THEIR STREET IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS TURNING SLIGHTLY RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH AND THE LIGHT ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED "POWER STEERING." I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAIT A F…
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AFTER PICKING UP THE CHILDREN I TAKE CARE OF, I TOOK THEM HOME AS USUAL. TO MY SURPRISE, AS I TURN ONTO THEIR STREET IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS TURNING SLIGHTLY RIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH AND THE LIGHT ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATED "POWER STEERING." I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, WAIT A FEW MINUTES, PUT IT IN DRIVE AGAIN, AND STILL NO POWER STEERING. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON AGAIN, THINGS WERE BACK TO NORMAL. AS I LEAVE WORK, POWER STEERING IS BACK TO WORKING, UNTIL I MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY ENTRY WAY. I MANAGED TO HOLD MY CAR STEADY TO GET TO THE EMERGENCY LANE, BUT TO DO SO I HAD TO CROSS ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AGAIN INDICATED "POWER STEERING." I TURNED THE CAR OFF, BACK ON AGAIN AND IT WAS NORMAL. DRIVING A VEHICLE AND HAVING NO INDICATION THAT THE POWER STEERING IS OUT,UNTIL IT'S TOO LATE, IS UNACCEPTABLE. GM IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND YET THEY DO NOTHING ABOUT IT, AND THAT IS ALSO UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239247
9,957 miles · Aug 21, 2008
Electrical System
SEVERAL TIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY CYCLING IT SEVERAL TIMES. ALSO SEVERAL TIMES THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN ON WITHOUT CONTINUOUSLY TAKING THE KEY OUT AND PUTTING IT BACK IN AND RETRYING TO TURN IT SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239213
35,051 miles · Aug 21, 2008
Steering
HIGHWAY DRIVING TO VISIT FRIENDS AT THE BEACH. "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOES STIFF. WE MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY; UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, THE MESSAGE WAS NOT PRESENT. THE SAME MESSAGE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES THAT SAME DAY. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD AS ANY SUDDEN…
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HIGHWAY DRIVING TO VISIT FRIENDS AT THE BEACH. "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE DASH AND THE STEERING WHEEL GOES STIFF. WE MANAGED TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY; UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, THE MESSAGE WAS NOT PRESENT. THE SAME MESSAGE AND POWER STEERING FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES THAT SAME DAY. THIS IS A CLEAR SAFETY HAZARD AS ANY SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING IN A CRITICAL MOMENT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I HAVE NOT YET TAKEN THE CAR TO BE REPAIRED YET BECAUSE THE DIAGNOSIS SEEMS CLEAR FROM MULTIPLE REPORTS OF THE SAME ISSUE (SEE HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/CHEVROLET-COBALT/T8FMSUQB7V2DTH5JH FOR OVER 110 ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS) THE STANDARD RESPONSE FROM GM APPEARS TO BE TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST ASSEMBLY AT CUSTOMER COST GREATER THAN $600. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR SUCH A COMMON FAILURE AND FOR SUCH A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. THIS CAR IS ONLY THREE MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WAS AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION (PE07023) OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT OF THE 2005 PONTIAC G6 WHICH MAY BE THE SAME SYSTEM FAILING IN THE SAME WAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239143
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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