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412 reportsClear category filter16,000 miles · Jun 4, 2008
Electrical System
WITH OUT WARNING. THE KEY STAYS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION, DUE TO A FAULTY SHIFTER ( MICROSWITCH PIN) AND WILL NOT RELEASE. PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK, AND TRIED TO PULL THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. DEALER SERVICE TECH'S CLAIMS THE DEFECTIVE PART IS CHEAPLY MADE AND 6 OUT OF 10 COLBALTS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. …
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WITH OUT WARNING. THE KEY STAYS LOCKED IN THE IGNITION, DUE TO A FAULTY SHIFTER ( MICROSWITCH PIN) AND WILL NOT RELEASE. PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS PUT INTO PARK, AND TRIED TO PULL THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. DEALER SERVICE TECH'S CLAIMS THE DEFECTIVE PART IS CHEAPLY MADE AND 6 OUT OF 10 COLBALTS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. TO FIX THE PROBLEM COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE SHIFTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10229846
37,000 miles · Mar 26, 2008
Electrical System
MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT WITH 37,000 WITHOUT WARNING DID NOT START UP PROPERLY THE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. CAR ENGINE CHUGGED ALONG AND WOULD ACCELERATE. THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO 'GO'. RELATED OR NOT THE CAR GAS MILEAGE DECREASED FROM AN AVERAGE OF 30 MPH TO CLOSER TO 23 TO 24 ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED T…
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MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT WITH 37,000 WITHOUT WARNING DID NOT START UP PROPERLY THE FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. CAR ENGINE CHUGGED ALONG AND WOULD ACCELERATE. THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO 'GO'. RELATED OR NOT THE CAR GAS MILEAGE DECREASED FROM AN AVERAGE OF 30 MPH TO CLOSER TO 23 TO 24 ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THERE ARE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN LOGGED. THE DEALERSHIP FURTHER INDICATED THAT GM HAS ISSUED AN TECHNICAL SERVICE ADVISORY BASED ON SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222437
3,000 miles · Mar 18, 2008
Electrical SystemFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND ROLLS TO A STOP. THE CONTACT LOSES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT ALL OF THE WI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND ROLLS TO A STOP. THE CONTACT LOSES CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DETECTED SMOKE. A MECHANIC STATED THAT ALL OF THE WIRING AND FUSES IN THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SHIFTER LOCKS IN POSITION AND THE KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SHUT OFF, WHICH CAUSES THE BATTERY TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE CONNECTED TO A CHARGER ALL NIGHT IN ORDER TO BE DRIVEN THE NEXT DAY. IN MAY OF 2006, THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE FAILURE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE DEALER STATED THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE CONTACT WOULD BE CHARGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,600.
NHTSA ODI #10221602
40,000 miles · Dec 28, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSuspension
VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER IT IS TURNED OFF AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT LEAST 5-10 TIMES A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BRESEE CHEVY IN LIVERPOOL, NY FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WE WERE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAD A BAD BATTE…
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VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER IT IS TURNED OFF AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT LEAST 5-10 TIMES A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BRESEE CHEVY IN LIVERPOOL, NY FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WE WERE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAD A BAD BATTERY CELL AND WERE CHARGED FOR A BATTERY REPLACEMENT AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS A "ENGINE LOW POWER" WARNING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE RUNS ERRATICALLY, AND THERE IS CONCERN OF STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2005, AND IS ONLY USED FOR COMMUTING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD AT 38,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE BEARINGS ON THE FRONT END ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS-IT IS AN OVERALL NIGHTMARE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10213081
41,278 miles · Oct 26, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN JUNE. AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTERS IN THE CAR. FROM THE ECM, TO THE PCM, AND THE BCM. I ALSO HAVE PROOF THE ODOMETER HAS ALSO BEEN ROLLED BACK. IF NEEDED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION CAN SEND A COPY. THE CARS HAS BEEN SERVICED NOW 5 TIMES. THIS TIME IT…
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I BOUGHT THIS CAR BACK IN JUNE. AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE COMPUTERS IN THE CAR. FROM THE ECM, TO THE PCM, AND THE BCM. I ALSO HAVE PROOF THE ODOMETER HAS ALSO BEEN ROLLED BACK. IF NEEDED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION CAN SEND A COPY. THE CARS HAS BEEN SERVICED NOW 5 TIMES. THIS TIME IT IS SENDING ERROR CODES TO THE COMPUTER OF RANDOM MISFIRES ON THE FIRST AND FOURTH CYLINDER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10206949
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2007
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibilityCrash
1) WHEN PARKING MY COBALT, 3 OF EVERY 5 TIMES MY KEY BECOMES STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TO DO THINGS LIKE--APPLY THE BRAKE OFF-AND-ON REPEATEDLY, SHIFT IN-AND-OUT OF PARK REPEATEDLY, AND SOMETIMES EVEN ROCK THE CAR BACK-AND-FORTH WITH MY BODY UNTIL IT "CLICKS" INTO PLACE AND I CAN TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I WORK LATE…
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1) WHEN PARKING MY COBALT, 3 OF EVERY 5 TIMES MY KEY BECOMES STUCK IN THE IGNITION. I HAVE TO DO THINGS LIKE--APPLY THE BRAKE OFF-AND-ON REPEATEDLY, SHIFT IN-AND-OUT OF PARK REPEATEDLY, AND SOMETIMES EVEN ROCK THE CAR BACK-AND-FORTH WITH MY BODY UNTIL IT "CLICKS" INTO PLACE AND I CAN TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I WORK LATE SHIFT AT THE HOSPITAL. IT IS A VERY SCARY SITUATION TO BE STUCK IN THE DARK--IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT--NOT ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. 2)PERIODICALLY, WHEN I START UP MY COBALT, THE CLOCK ON MY DASHBOARD WILL START BACK AT "12:00". IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE TO KEEP RESETTING MY CLOCK. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING? 3) AS I DRIVE MY COBALT, THE BACK WINDOWS SLOWLY ROLL THEMSELVES DOWN. I AM CONSTANTLY HAVING TO REACH BACK AND ROLL THEM UP. THEY DO NOT ROLL THEMSELVES DOWN ALL THE WAY, BUT THEY CRACK THEMSELVES ENOUGH TO HEAR THE AIR COMING IN. 4) SINCE I BOUGHT MY COBALT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY HEADLIGHTS POINTING DOWNWARD TOO MUCH. I HAVE BROUGHT THEM IN TO BE ADJUSTED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. THEY ARE STILL NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, AND--AT TIMES-- I HAVE TO SQUAT DOWN IN MY SEAT AT NIGHT IN ORDER TO SEE "UNDER" MY HEADLIGHTS, SO I DO NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE WAS A WRECK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS HEADLIGHT PROBLEM LATE IN '06 INVOLVING A DEER ON THE HIGHWAY BECUASE IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN TIME. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203282
17,800 miles · Sep 17, 2007
Electrical SystemSteeringCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,800. * UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CON…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL FAILURE AND LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 17,800. * UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED ELECTRICAL PROBLEM RESULTED IN LOSS OF GAUGES AND ALSO RESULTED IN LOW FUEL MESSAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ACCIDENT RESULTED IN $6,500 WORTH OF DAMAGES. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10203263
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2007
Electrical SystemSuspension
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT SHAKES REAL BAD WHEN DRIVING. CUSTOMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE VEHICLE GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT TWICE AND AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO START SHAKING AGAIN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING JAMMED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SWITCH. THE TUMBLER WAS REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203751
18,000 miles · Sep 3, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingPower Train
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT PURCHASED USED WITH 28000 MILES ON IT. ALL MY PROBLEMS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND OVER SO I TOOK IT IN TO A CHEVY DEALER AND THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES AND THAT SEEMED TO FIX THAT PROBLEM. ABOUT 2 WEE…
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I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT PURCHASED USED WITH 28000 MILES ON IT. ALL MY PROBLEMS STARTED ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AT 50 MPH AND OVER SO I TOOK IT IN TO A CHEVY DEALER AND THEY ROTATED AND BALANCED THE TIRES AND THAT SEEMED TO FIX THAT PROBLEM. ABOUT 2 WEEKS I WAS DRIVING HOME AND I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I RESTARTED THE CAR AND EVERY THING WAS FINE ON THE DASH BOARD, NO WARNING LIGHTS OR MESSAGES IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. I STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND WHEN I PRESS ON THE GAS THERE WAS THIS LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS NOT SHIFTING GEARS PROPERLY. SO I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES AND RESTARTED IT AND IT DROVE FINE. NOW AT THIS POINT IM JUST THINKING THAT THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE COMPUTER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY SCANNED THE COMPUTER AND FOUND NO ERRORS AND EVERYTHING WAS CHECKING OUT FINE. ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF STEERING AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER WAS DISPLAYED ALONG WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. UNABLE TO STEER I HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I WAITED ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD GONE AWAY AND I GAINED STEERING CONTROL AGAIN. I ONCE AGAIN TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. NOW SOME DAYS WHEN I START MY CAR THE POWER STEERING WARNING MESSAGE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND SOME DAYS THE CAR DRIVES FINE AND ITS REALLY STARTING TO FRUSTRATE ME. IN ADDITION TO THE STEERING PROBLEM I AM UNABLE TO REMOVE MY KEY FORM THE IGNITION. TO THIS DAY NONE OF MY PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10201742
1,025 miles · Sep 1, 2007
Electrical System
POWER GOES OFF AFTER YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF. YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE TRUNK ON THE BATTERY BEFORE IT WILL CRANK. POWER BUTTON FOR THE TRUNK DOES NOT WORK. YOU CAN START THE CAR AND IT WILL STILL KEEP TRYING TO CRANK. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10201649
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.
Oct 29, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA; AND MODEL YEAR 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5 AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEVADA AND TEXAS. THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOPS A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. A SPECIAL COVERAGE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MODEL YEAR 2006 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE AND TEXAS AND MODEL YEAR 2007 VEHICLES REGISTERED IN: ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 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.
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