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1,649 reportsMileage unknown · Nov 4, 2005
EquipmentPower Train
I OWN A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR I WENT TO MAKE A TURN ONTO A STREET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND JUST COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WASN'T GOING MORE THAN 5 MPH WHEN MAKING THE TURN AND I ALMOST GOT RE-ENDED BECAUSE MY CAR CAME TO A ABRUPT AND I ALMOST GOT RE-ENDED. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR PUT IT…
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I OWN A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. AS I WAS DRIVING THE CAR I WENT TO MAKE A TURN ONTO A STREET AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF AND JUST COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP. I WASN'T GOING MORE THAN 5 MPH WHEN MAKING THE TURN AND I ALMOST GOT RE-ENDED BECAUSE MY CAR CAME TO A ABRUPT AND I ALMOST GOT RE-ENDED. I HAD TO TAKE THE CAR PUT IT BACK INTO PARK AND RESTART. THIS IS RIDICULOUS THIS HAPPENED ON 10/24/05, AND THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 2 MORE TIMES AFTER FOR A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES B/C IT HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY ON 10/2/05. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10141795
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
THREE MONTHS AFTER REPLACEING THE RADIATOR IN MY CAR FROM HITTING A RACCOON. I STARTED THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE EXAUST. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY. ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY I GOT A CALL SAYING "WE CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG" AND DROVE THE CAR HOME. THE NEXT MORNING I STARTED THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FRON …
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THREE MONTHS AFTER REPLACEING THE RADIATOR IN MY CAR FROM HITTING A RACCOON. I STARTED THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FROM THE EXAUST. TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY. ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY I GOT A CALL SAYING "WE CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG" AND DROVE THE CAR HOME. THE NEXT MORNING I STARTED THE CAR AND SMOKE CAME FRON THE EXAUST AGAIN, THE SAME THING HAPPEND AFTER WORK EXCEPT THE CAR STARTED AFTER TURNING THE KEY A FEW TIMES. THE SAME THING HAPPEND THE NEXT TWO DAYS IT DIDN'T WANT TO START AND AFTER IT DID, IT SMOKED FOR APPROXIMATLY 10 MINUTES. THAT FRIDAY MORNING WAS NO DIFFERENT AND THE SAME WITH LEAVING FROM WORK UNTILL I GOT 12 MILES FROM AWAY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAGE CAME ON, SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THERE I TALKED TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC AND TOLD HIM WHAT WAS GOING ON AND IN LESS THEN A MINUTE HE TOLD ME WHAT IT WAS PROBABLY A CRACKED HEAD ON THE ENGINE. THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AND FURTHER INSPECTION HE WAS RIGHT IN SAYING IT WAS THE HEAD AND NEEDS TO BE SENT OUT FOR REPAIR. NOW THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SAYING THAT IT IS NON WARRANTY AND WE ARE STUCK WITH ALL COSTS.
NHTSA ODI #10141686
7,780 miles · Oct 9, 2005
Unknown Or Other
WASHED CAR IN PARKING LOT, PARKED CAR IN CAR PORT OVER NIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 18 HOURS LATER AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT OF THE CAR PORT AND THE CAR FELT STUCK, I GOT OUT TO MAKE SURE NOTHING WAS BLOCKING THE WHEELS; TRIED DRIVING THE CAR AGAIN WITH GREATER ACCELERATION--WAS ABLE TO MOVE CAR BUT THE RIGHT REAR…
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WASHED CAR IN PARKING LOT, PARKED CAR IN CAR PORT OVER NIGHT. APPROXIMATELY 18 HOURS LATER AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT OF THE CAR PORT AND THE CAR FELT STUCK, I GOT OUT TO MAKE SURE NOTHING WAS BLOCKING THE WHEELS; TRIED DRIVING THE CAR AGAIN WITH GREATER ACCELERATION--WAS ABLE TO MOVE CAR BUT THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND MADE SKID MARKS AND SOUNDS FOR ABOUT 15 FEET, THE WHEEL WOULD NOT UNLOCK, TRIED PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE, THE WHEEL REMAINED LOCKED, THEN TRIED ACCELERATED AND BRAKING HARD, THE WHEEL WOULD NOT UNLOCK. CALLED CHEVROLET ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE THEY SENT A FLATBED TRUCK TO TAKE TO DEALER, THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, AT MY HOME AND AT THE DEALER; LEFT COBALT IN THE SERVICE DRIVE OVERNIGHT; NEXT DAY WHEN SERVICE DROVE THE VEHICLE INTO SERVICE IT OPERATED NORMALLY. DEALERS SERVICE DEPT WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM--I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING WHEN I AM NOT HOME OR I AM DRIVING. 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT LS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10139150
1,774 miles · Oct 6, 2005
Electrical SystemSteeringSuspension
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN AND COULD FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF THE TIME AND WOULD OCCUR WITH NO WARNING. THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE FLASHING THAT HELD THE TUMBLER AND THE S HAD COLLAPSED. THE…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE IN STEERING COLUMN AND COULD FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF THE TIME AND WOULD OCCUR WITH NO WARNING. THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE FLASHING THAT HELD THE TUMBLER AND THE S HAD COLLAPSED. THE MANUFACTURER TOLD THE DEALER NOT TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT BUT THE DEALER MADE THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY HAD ALREADY ORDERED THE PART. *AK (12/01/05) AFTER THE COLUMN WAS REPLACED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE. THE WHEEL COVER DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH RINGS TO HOLD THE RIMS TIGHT AND WOULD RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER LIGHT BUMPS, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT PILLAR WAS LOOSE. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10138901
5,500 miles · Oct 5, 2005
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteering
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT WAS HAVING TWO PROBLEM. THE ABS MALFUNCTIONED THE ABS LOCKED THE TIRES. THE MAIN ISSUES WITH THE CAR WAS THE STEERING COLUMN. THE TILTING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MAKING THE VEHICLE STALL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROUGHT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM WITH FORCE AND THE VEHICLES STALLE…
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DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT WAS HAVING TWO PROBLEM. THE ABS MALFUNCTIONED THE ABS LOCKED THE TIRES. THE MAIN ISSUES WITH THE CAR WAS THE STEERING COLUMN. THE TILTING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WAS MAKING THE VEHICLE STALL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BROUGHT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM WITH FORCE AND THE VEHICLES STALLED. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AROUND A MONTH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OVER THE ABS , AND THEY DENIED HAVING A PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10138658
Mileage unknown · Oct 4, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
DT: 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. THEN, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, PUT IT IN PARK, AND TURNED IT BACK ON. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN AGAIN BEFORE THEY WOULD KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. GENERAL MOTORS TOLD HER SHE COULD TAKE TH…
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DT: 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. THEN, SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, PUT IT IN PARK, AND TURNED IT BACK ON. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN AGAIN BEFORE THEY WOULD KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. GENERAL MOTORS TOLD HER SHE COULD TAKE THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND THIS IS THE ONLY TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10138468
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2005
Electrical System
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO, IT OCCURRED A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE TRYING TO TILT THE STEERING WHEEL OR WHILE JUST DRIVING AND NOT TRYING TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AS STUNNED AS THE CONSUMER THAT GM …
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DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE IGNITION SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO, IT OCCURRED A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE TRYING TO TILT THE STEERING WHEEL OR WHILE JUST DRIVING AND NOT TRYING TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AS STUNNED AS THE CONSUMER THAT GM WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THAT ONE COULD PUT A SLOT IN THE KEY HOLE TO MAKE IT SMALLER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THIS PROCEDURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTLY DONE TO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IT WAS JUST IN THE WORKS TO SEE IF THIS WOULD BE A POSSIBILITY TO FIX. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE MARCH 2005, AND THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY 2005.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10138039
8,000 miles · Sep 25, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
(1) THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (2005 CHEVY COBALT SEDAN) UNTIL 9/24/05. THE CAR STALLED ONCE THIS MORNING AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH EVENTS HAPPENED AFTER HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR SO HE COULD SLOW DOWN AND EXIT THE FREEWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. (2) MY HUSBAND THOUGHT H…
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(1) THERE HAVE BEEN NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR (2005 CHEVY COBALT SEDAN) UNTIL 9/24/05. THE CAR STALLED ONCE THIS MORNING AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. BOTH EVENTS HAPPENED AFTER HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR SO HE COULD SLOW DOWN AND EXIT THE FREEWAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. (2) MY HUSBAND THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO DIE. HE COULD NOT STEER THE CAR, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT MUSHY, AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND HIM SO HE JUST SLID UNTIL THE CAR STOPPED ON ITS OWN IN SOME BUSHES. (3) HE GOT TO A PHONE AND WE CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, THEY TOWED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10137524
48 miles · Sep 22, 2005
Electrical SystemInterior LightingStructure
CAR PURCHASED 2/21/05. WINDSHIELD FLUID NOT IN THE CAR. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MUD WAS SPLASH ON WINDOW TRIED TO WASH IT OFF, NO FLUID, MUD SMEARED ON WINDOW HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY TO MANUALLY WIPE OFF-2/05. HORN NOT WORKING OR WAS NEVER PUT IN, HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS FOR REPLACEMENT-3/05. BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON WHETHER CAR I…
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CAR PURCHASED 2/21/05. WINDSHIELD FLUID NOT IN THE CAR. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY MUD WAS SPLASH ON WINDOW TRIED TO WASH IT OFF, NO FLUID, MUD SMEARED ON WINDOW HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE HIGHWAY TO MANUALLY WIPE OFF-2/05. HORN NOT WORKING OR WAS NEVER PUT IN, HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS FOR REPLACEMENT-3/05. BRAKE LIGHT COMING ON WHETHER CAR IS IN MOTION OR NOT. FIRST REPORTED 3/05 THEN AGAIN IN 4/05. TOLD THAT THE FUSE MAY BE GOING OUT. STILL DOES THIS AS OF 9/05. RADIO/CD PLAYER LOCKS IF YOU START THE CAR AN IMMEDIATELY ADJUST THE VOLUME HAVE TO RESTART CAR TO UNLOCK- 5/05. BACK LIGHTING FOR CONSOLE DOES NOT COME ON ALL THE TIME WHILE IN AUTOMATIC MODE. UNABLE TO SEE SPEED IF DRIVING THROUGH A TUNNEL NOT WELL LIT. DRIVER SIDE TIRE MAKING SQUEAKY NOISES AND GRINDING SOUND WHEN PARKING IN REVERSE. FIRST REPORTED 5/05 TOLD MAY BE BRAKE DUST STILL DOING THIS AS OF 9/05. APPT PENDING. HEADLIGHT BLEW OUT 9/05. BACK WINDOW PASSENGER SIDE NOT SEALED PROPERLY YOU CAN HEAR AND FEEL THE WIND COMING IN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY ITS A PAIN. ALL OF THESE THING WERE REPORTED TO DEALER AND GENERAL MOTORS ON SURVEY.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10137277
5,000 miles · Sep 15, 2005
Power Train
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CHEVY COBALT SS/SC. I HAVE 5000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THE SHIFT LINKAGE HAS FAILED. THE PROBLEM LIES IN FACT THAT CHEVY/GM DOES NOT OFFER A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THIS. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR 3 DAYS AND STILL NO IDEA OF WHEN A PART WILL BE LOCATED AND IF THE PART CAN BE LOCATED. I WAS ABLE T…
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I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CHEVY COBALT SS/SC. I HAVE 5000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THE SHIFT LINKAGE HAS FAILED. THE PROBLEM LIES IN FACT THAT CHEVY/GM DOES NOT OFFER A REPLACEMENT PART FOR THIS. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR 3 DAYS AND STILL NO IDEA OF WHEN A PART WILL BE LOCATED AND IF THE PART CAN BE LOCATED. I WAS ABLE TO RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT SAAB USES THE EXACT TRANSMISSION SETUP. SAAB DOES OFFER THIS PART BUT THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP WILL NOT PUT OR ATTEMPT TO TRY THE SAAB PART SINCE IT DOES HAVE THE CHEVY PART NUMBER ON IT. AT THIS POINT MY BRAND NEW CAR IS SITTING IN THE STORAGE OF A DEALERSHIP THAT IS HOPING THEY CAN FIND A PART TO FIX THE CAR WITH. WHY WOULD CHEVROLET SELL A VEHICLE THAT THEY CANNOT SUPPORT WITH PARTS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10136649
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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