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Fuel/propulsion System complaints
255 reportsClear category filter99,999 miles · Jul 24, 2012
Fuel System, GasolineFuel/propulsion System
THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V419000). I LIVE IN MISSOURI WHERE MY CAR WAS ISSUED AND AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS TO MY CAR DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT IN THE AREA. I THINK THAT ALL CARS THAT FALL WITHIN THE M…
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THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL ON THIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR IN THE STATES OF ARIZONA AND NEVADA FOR FUEL TANK PROBLEMS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V419000). I LIVE IN MISSOURI WHERE MY CAR WAS ISSUED AND AM CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS TO MY CAR DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT IN THE AREA. I THINK THAT ALL CARS THAT FALL WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR SHOULD BE RECALLED IN THE MIDWEST DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT WE'VE EXPERIENCED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10467259
103,000 miles · Jul 18, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SMELLED GASOLINE FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO DEALER OR A REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
NHTSA ODI #10466358
99,433 miles · Jul 16, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE CAR WAS NOTICED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED GM SERVICE TECHNICIAN. UPON INSPECTION & REVIEW OF RECALLS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT #09275A ISSUED MARCH 2010 & A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL #09226B ISSUED MAY 9, 2012…
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A NOTICEABLE GAS ODOR UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE CAR WAS NOTICED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A CERTIFIED GM SERVICE TECHNICIAN. UPON INSPECTION & REVIEW OF RECALLS, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE ISSUE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT #09275A ISSUED MARCH 2010 & A PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL #09226B ISSUED MAY 9, 2012. HOWEVER, THE STATE OF OWNERSHIP OR REGISTRATION DOES NOT FALL INTO THE LIST OF STATES INDICATED ON THE RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE STATES LISTED ARE HOT, MORE SOUTHERN STATES THAN THE STATE OF MISSOURI WHERE THE CAR IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED. HOWEVER, MUCH OF THE MIDWEST HAS SEEN MUCH HIGHER THAN NORMAL TEMPERATURES DURING THE LAST 30-45 DAYS...TEMPS IN THE 100 PLUS RANGE. THE VIN ALSO FALLS WITHIN THE RANGE LISTED ON THE RECALL NOTICE. GM WAS NOTIFIED TO ASK IF THEY WOULD HONOR THE REPAIR BUT INDICATED THE BULLETINS ARE ISSUED BY THE GOVERNMENT & IF THE CARE REGISTRATION OR OWNERSHIP DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE LIMITS SET, COVERAGE IS NOT PROVIDED. WOULDN'T GM RATHER COVER A MINOR REPAIR BILL THAN TO BE SUED FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WHEN MY HOUSE BURNS DOWN DUE TO THIS PROBLEM?? IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE TO ME THAT ALTHOUGH I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS LISTED IN THE RECALL DUE TO HIGH-TEMPERATURE WEATHER, AND MY CAR FALLS WITHIN THE VIN #S LISTED AS WELL AS YEAR, MAKE & MODEL, THAT BECAUSE I DON'T LIVE IN A MORE SOUTHERN STATE, I AM FORCED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR THAT SHOULDN'T BE NEEDED IN THE FIRST PLACE IF THE CAR WAS MANUFACTURED CORRECTLY. IF IT IS A PROBLEM DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL FINDINGS, IT SHOULDN'T MATTER WHAT STATE I LIVE IN. I'M DISAPPOINTED IN NOT ONLY MY GOVERNMENT BUT GM FOR NOT HONORING THIS REPAIR ISSUE AND WOULD REQUEST A REVIEW. TECHNICIAN INDICATED NUMEROUS CARS IN THIS AREA HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10465906
91,000 miles · Jul 13, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE ADVISED HAVING A SLEEVE INSTALLED TO THE PL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL SMELL IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE ADVISED HAVING A SLEEVE INSTALLED TO THE PLASTIC TUBES ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE REPAIR OPTION WOULD ONLY SERVE AS A TEMPORARY REPAIR BUT THE FUEL TANK WOULD EVENTUALLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
NHTSA ODI #10465512
65,000 miles · Jul 10, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: FUEL PUMP) BUT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA ODI #10465111
61,000 miles · Jul 5, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL ONCE SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE M…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING ODOR OF GASOLINE FUEL ONCE SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP) HOWEVER SINCE SHE LIVED IN MISSOURI THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REPAIRS UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 61,000.
NHTSA ODI #10464269
65,000 miles · Jul 2, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM PICKING MY COUSINS UP FROM SCHOOL, I HAD THE WINDOWS UP WITH THE AIR ON, AS THEY WAS GETTING IN THE CAR I STARTED TO SMELL GAS, SO I PAID IT NO MIND DROP THEM OFF,BUT WHEN I MADE IT HOME I HAD A TRAIL OF GAS BEHIND ME AND NO GAS IN THE CAR ,I AM A SMOKER I THANK GOD THAT I DIDN'T SMOKE THAT DAY.I AM S…
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I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM PICKING MY COUSINS UP FROM SCHOOL, I HAD THE WINDOWS UP WITH THE AIR ON, AS THEY WAS GETTING IN THE CAR I STARTED TO SMELL GAS, SO I PAID IT NO MIND DROP THEM OFF,BUT WHEN I MADE IT HOME I HAD A TRAIL OF GAS BEHIND ME AND NO GAS IN THE CAR ,I AM A SMOKER I THANK GOD THAT I DIDN'T SMOKE THAT DAY.I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY CAR.THIS THE FIRST CHEVY I HAVE EVERY HAD,I SEE THAT THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THAT SAME MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR,BECAUSE OF THE FUEL LEAKS AND GM IS FIXING THEM. I REALLY LIKE MY CAR BUT WISH THAT THEY CAN FIX IT,DON'T KNOW WHO TO CALL ,WHO TO TALK TO. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10463965
76,400 miles · Jun 27, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
FOR A LITTLE OVER TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE SMELLED GASOLINE AROUND THE CAR AFTER DRIVING. THE ODOR SEEMED TO BE AROUND THE TANK FILL. I FREQUENTLY RE-TIGHTENED THE CAP, THINKING PERHAPS IT WAS LOOSE AND THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM THERE, OR PERHAPS SOME GAS HAD SPILLED IN AN ODD PLACE WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED. THEN, LAST WEEKEND D…
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FOR A LITTLE OVER TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE SMELLED GASOLINE AROUND THE CAR AFTER DRIVING. THE ODOR SEEMED TO BE AROUND THE TANK FILL. I FREQUENTLY RE-TIGHTENED THE CAP, THINKING PERHAPS IT WAS LOOSE AND THE FUMES WERE COMING FROM THERE, OR PERHAPS SOME GAS HAD SPILLED IN AN ODD PLACE WHEN THE TANK WAS FILLED. THEN, LAST WEEKEND DURING A PARTICULARLY HOT WEEK HERE IN OHIO, I OPENED MY TRUNK TO PUT THE GROCERIES IN AND THE TRUNK WAS REEKING WITH GAS FUMES! I AM VERY GLAD THERE WAS NOT AN IGNITION SOURCE CLOSE BY, AS I AM NOT SURE WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED! THIS STRONG SMELL PERSISTED THE REST OF THE HOT WEEKEND. AT HOME, I LEFT THE TRUNK OPEN TO AIR IT OUT. THE WEATHER COOLED LAST MONDAY AND I HAVE NOT SMELLED GAS SINCE. ALSO THE GAS TANK IS NOW ONLY HALF FULL. MY MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE CAR TODAY AND FEELS THAT THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY THE FUEL PUMP, AS THERE IS EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. THE CAR IS STILL RUNNING AND UNTIL THE LEAK BECOMES MORE PROBLEMATIC WE WILL MOST LIKELY HOLD OFF ON REPAIRS AS THEY WILL BE EXPENSIVE. STILL, WITH THE WEATHER GETTING HOT AGAIN, I AM NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING THIS VEHICLE. THE STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE MAKES ME ILL AND UNCOMFORTABLE. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS SAFE TO SMELL GASOLINE THAT STRONGLY. I CALLED MY LOCAL GM DEALER AND HAD MY VIN NUMBER CHECKED TO BE SURE IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE EXISTING RECALL FOR DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS. IT WAS NOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10463332
123,000 miles · Jun 21, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
MY CAR HAS BEEN SMELLING AND LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL PUMP. CHECKED EVERYWHERE FOR LEAKS, BUT FOUND NONE. I DID FIND A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS MATTER, BUT UPON CONTACTING CHEVY WAS ADVISED MY VEHICLE'S VIN WAS NOT COVERED BY THE PRIOR RECALL. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10462564
85,000 miles · Jun 18, 2012
Fuel/propulsion System
GETTING GASOLINE SMELL, UPON INVESTIGATING FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP RETURN FITTING WAS LEAKING, THIS IS A PLASTIC FITTING ON THE PUMP HEAD AND CANNOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT REPLACING THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER (3) DIFFERENT DEALERS IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD REPEATEDLY THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME OF THE P…
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GETTING GASOLINE SMELL, UPON INVESTIGATING FOUND THAT THE FUEL PUMP RETURN FITTING WAS LEAKING, THIS IS A PLASTIC FITTING ON THE PUMP HEAD AND CANNOT BE REPLACED WITHOUT REPLACING THE COMPLETE FUEL PUMP. CONTACTED DEALER (3) DIFFERENT DEALERS IN MY AREA AND WAS TOLD REPEATEDLY THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON SOME OF THE PUMPS MY PARTICULAR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED, HOWEVER THEY MIGHT CONSIDER A COST OFFSET BUT I WOULD HAVE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT AND IT WOULD BE A CHARGEABLE ESTIMATE.. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, IF I DID NOT HAPPEN TO SMELL THE FUEL IT COULD HAVE BEEN A CATASTROPHIC EVENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10462135
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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