NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,649 reports138,000 miles · Jan 26, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75-80 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. "REDUCED ENGINE SPEED" AND "ENGINE DISABLED" WARNINGS SCROLLED ACROSS THE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS, I NOTIC…
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I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 75-80 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. "REDUCED ENGINE SPEED" AND "ENGINE DISABLED" WARNINGS SCROLLED ACROSS THE ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. AFTER PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND CONTINUE DRIVING WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. PRIOR TO THIS, I NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE'S RPMS DROPPING AND THEN NEARLY STALLING WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS OR STOP SIGNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY AND ECM. THE CAR RAN FINE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND HAS JUST RECENTLY STARTED AGAIN WITH THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OF NEARLY STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I HAVE NOT YET TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT WHEN I CALLED THEM THEY SAID THEY PROBABLY WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO TELL ANYTHING WITHOUT SOME KIND OF ERROR MESSAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10378837
75,000 miles · Jan 23, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STOPS WHILE DRIVING - CANNOT STEER NOR BRAKE SO CONTROLLING THE CAR TO A SAFE STOP IS VERY DANGEROUS OCCURRED 3 TIMES OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. LUCKILY THE CAR RESTARTS AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES. *LN
NHTSA ODI #10378364
74,000 miles · Jan 20, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
I HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN MY CAR AND LOCKED OUT OF MY CAR DUE TO THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE DRIVERS DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THIS MORNING I HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO COME UNLOCK MY CAR AT 5:00 IN THE MORNING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10377975
65,000 miles · Jan 15, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
I HAVE A 2005 COBALT WITH 80,000 ON IT .THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCKS UP ALL THE TIME, I CAN'T GET IN OR OUT. ITS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME. ITS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE IF I EVER GOT IN A ACCIDENT. I HAVE TIMES WHEN I HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE SEATS TO GET OUT. I HAVE READ MANY ISSUES ON THIS PROBLEM AND I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THI…
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I HAVE A 2005 COBALT WITH 80,000 ON IT .THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCKS UP ALL THE TIME, I CAN'T GET IN OR OUT. ITS HAPPENING ALL THE TIME. ITS A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE IF I EVER GOT IN A ACCIDENT. I HAVE TIMES WHEN I HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE SEATS TO GET OUT. I HAVE READ MANY ISSUES ON THIS PROBLEM AND I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10376786
90,000 miles · Jan 14, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WITHIN MOMENTS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE BATTERY WAS DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WITHIN MOMENTS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DIRECTLY TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND RECONNECTED. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES AFTER LEAVING THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10376627
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2011
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY COBALT, THE KEY CONSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY CAR OFF FOR OVER 5 HOURS. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR MANY REASONS. NOT ONLY WILL I PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE THAT PART BUT EVENTUALLY THE BATTERY DUE TO THIS. I'VE RESEARCHED IT ONLINE AND SEE THAT IT IS A COM…
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I HAVE A 2005 CHEVY COBALT, THE KEY CONSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS UNABLE TO TURN MY CAR OFF FOR OVER 5 HOURS. THIS IS A PROBLEM FOR MANY REASONS. NOT ONLY WILL I PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE THAT PART BUT EVENTUALLY THE BATTERY DUE TO THIS. I'VE RESEARCHED IT ONLINE AND SEE THAT IT IS A COMMON COMPLAINT AMONG MANY CHEVY'S ESPECIALLY MY MODEL. I THINK SINCE IT'S SUCH A COMMON ISSUE THEIR SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS. I DON'T SEE WHY I SHOULD WASTE OVER $800 TO GET SOMETHING FIXED THAT IS MORE COMMON THAN IT SHOULD BE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373905
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2010
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
*PLEASE NOTE...THE INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. WE HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT SEDAN THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING MOTOR INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. WE HAD NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING PERFORMED. AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, WE BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WIT…
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*PLEASE NOTE...THE INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE. WE HAVE A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT SEDAN THAT WAS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING MOTOR INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. WE HAD NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE RECALL BEING PERFORMED. AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, WE BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE WITH INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE - PLUS ADDITIONAL FAILURES. UPON START-UP, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED NO POWER STEERING, AND HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RETRY NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE THE POWER STEERING RETURNS. IN ADDITION TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS: TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATING RANDOM CLICKING OF THE BRAKE SAFETY INTERLOCK RELAY / ACTUATOR (WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRANSMISSION GOING INTO "LIMP MODE"..."SLAMMING" INTO GEAR WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK - OR IMPROPER SHIFTING WHILE DRIVING. RANDOM DASH GAUGE FAILURE RANDOM FAILURES OF THE "DRIVER'S INFORMATION CENTER" - FLASHING, ETC. THIS WAS INITIALLY HAPPENING ONLY UPON START-UP...BUT STARTED HAPPENING WHILE DRIVING AS WELL - NEARLY LEADING TO AN ACCIDENT WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY URBAN STREET. SHE WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO DRIFT INTO THE TURN LANE AND COME TO A STOP TO AVOID A COLLISION AND LIKELY SERIOUS INJURY TO HERSELF AND OTHERS, AS IT WAS VIRTUALLY UNCONTROLLABLE. IN ADDITION TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING (WHILE DRIVING), THE TRANSMISSION ALSO WENT INTO "LIMP MODE", CAUSING VERY HARD SHIFTING AND MUCH DIFFICULTY IN DRIVABILITY. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I AM 6'3", 260LBS., AND I WAS STRUGGLING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I HAVE ALSO BEEN IN CONTACT WITH OTHER COBALT OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME SET OF "SYMPTOMS". IT IS CLEAR THAT THE MOTOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT SUFFICIENT TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, AND - IN SOME CASES - MAY BE LEADING TO FURTHER PROBLEMS AS IN OUR CASE. THIS VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10373202
92,605 miles · Dec 23, 2010
Steering
MY POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING WHILE I DRIVE AND I HAVE TO PHYSICALLY MANIPULATE THE VEHICLE TO A STOP AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE ELECTIRICAL MOTOR IN THE POWER STEERING. *LN
NHTSA ODI #10372303
Mileage unknown · Dec 20, 2010
Fuel System, Other
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CHEVY COBALT LS. MY MAJOR PROBLEM (THERE OF COURSE ARE OTHER SMALL ONES) WITH THIS CAR IS THAT IT DIES? IT JUST SHUTS DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS DIED/SHUT DOWN WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS, WHILE MAKING A TURN, WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, WELL BASICALLY IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING I…
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I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 CHEVY COBALT LS. MY MAJOR PROBLEM (THERE OF COURSE ARE OTHER SMALL ONES) WITH THIS CAR IS THAT IT DIES? IT JUST SHUTS DOWN. THE VEHICLE HAS DIED/SHUT DOWN WHEN STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS, WHILE MAKING A TURN, WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, WELL BASICALLY IT DOES IT ALL THE TIME WHILE DRIVING IT. WHEN THE VEHICLE DIES/SHUTS DOWN, IT GIVES NO WARNING, IT JUST DOES IT. THE AC/HEATER, RADIO, AND LIGHTS WILL STAY ON, HOWEVER THE CAR SHUTS DOWN. I EITHER HAVE TO PUT IT ON PARK OR ON NEUTRAL AND START IT UP AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM IS RE-OCCURRING. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND THEY CAN?T FIND A PROBLEM. THERE IS NO WARNING/ENGINE LIGHT ON NOTHING! I AM VERY STRESSED OVER THIS ISSUE THAT HAS GONE FAR TOO LONG. I DRIVE MY CAR TO AND FROM WORK PRAYING THAT IT WON?T SHUT DOWN ON ME WHILE ON THE FREEWAY, WHICH IT HAS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES NOW. I FEEL THAT EVERYTIME IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME I?M GOING TO HAVE A PANIC ATTACK AND NOT BE ABLE TO ACT FAST ENOUGH TO TURN IT BACK ON. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL THAT I HAVEN?T BEEN HURT BECAUSE OF THIS CAR. I HAVE FOUND SOO MANY PEOPLE ONLINE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND I AM APPALLED THAT THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED YET. THIS SYSTEM IS VERY DISAPPOINTING. SO MUCH FOR TRYING TO SUPPORT OUR COUNTRY BY PURCHASING AMERICAN CARS? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10371846
30,000 miles · Dec 1, 2010
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT USING THE RELEASE BUTTON IN THE HOLE UNDER THE COLUMN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10368574
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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