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Steering complaints
1,299 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Oct 2, 2009
Steering
MY MOTHER HAS A 2006 CHEVY COBALT AND THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. IN FACT IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. SO FAR SHE HAS BEEN LUCKY NOT TO HAVE A WRECK, BUT I AM AFRAID THAT IT COULD HAPPEN. I AM NOT SURE WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING, BUT I DO FEAR FOR HER SAFELY ALONG WITH OTHER COBALT OWNERS. SHE HAS CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE …
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MY MOTHER HAS A 2006 CHEVY COBALT AND THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. IN FACT IT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. SO FAR SHE HAS BEEN LUCKY NOT TO HAVE A WRECK, BUT I AM AFRAID THAT IT COULD HAPPEN. I AM NOT SURE WHEN IT STOPPED WORKING, BUT I DO FEAR FOR HER SAFELY ALONG WITH OTHER COBALT OWNERS. SHE HAS CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM, BUT THEY SEEM THAT THEY DON'T WANT TO DO ANYTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I KNOW THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POWER STEERING FROM THE 06' COBALT. MY MOTHER CAN'T GO TWO BLOCKS WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT ON HER. SHE IS CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED AND HAS NO OTHER WAY TO FIND A JOB TO GET THIS PART FIXED, AND I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE PROBLEM SINCE THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT. AS FAR AS WHEN EXACTLY THE POWERSTEERING BEGAN TO GO OUT, I AM NOT SURE ABOUT. I KNOW IT WAS TOWARDS THE BEGINNING OF 2009 WHEN MY MOTHER BEGIN TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286087
68,000 miles · Oct 2, 2009
SteeringCrash
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT LT. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ACROSS THE DISPLAY AND I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR (I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE). IT TOOK ALL I HAD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. AS I WAS CRANKING ON THE WHEEL (VERY HARD AS THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING) SUDDENLY IT STARTED TO …
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I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT LT. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ACROSS THE DISPLAY AND I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR (I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE). IT TOOK ALL I HAD TO KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. AS I WAS CRANKING ON THE WHEEL (VERY HARD AS THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING) SUDDENLY IT STARTED TO WORK! ME AND THE 2 CHILDREN IN MY CAR WENT INTO THE DITCH. THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED! CHEVROLET NEEDS TO RECALL THIS ISSUE BEFORE IT KILLS SOMEONE! THE POWER STEERING GOES OFF AND ON. I AM CONSIDERING A LAWSUIT MYSELF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286050
46,921 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Steering
FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT SHAKING A LOT WHEN I DRIVE DOWN HILLS. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS WHETHER MY FOOT IS ON OR OFF THE BREAK. AFTER THE JOLTING GOT SO BAD, WHERE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, I TOOK MY CAR INTO MY MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. HE INFOR…
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FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS I HAVE NOTICED MY STEERING WHEEL OF MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT SHAKING A LOT WHEN I DRIVE DOWN HILLS. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTS WHETHER MY FOOT IS ON OR OFF THE BREAK. AFTER THE JOLTING GOT SO BAD, WHERE I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, I TOOK MY CAR INTO MY MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. HE INFORMED ME THAT MY STEERING COLUMN WAS BROKEN AND MY CAR WAS "A DANGER TO DRIVE." MY MECHANIC RECOMMENDED I CALL CHEVY TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN FOR FREE BECAUSE THAT IS NOT SOMETHING THAT TYPICALLY FAILS IN ANY AGE VEHICLE AND ESPECIALLY IN MY CAR WHICH ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES ON IT. I MADE PHONE CALLS TO CHEVY AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT FIX MY VEHICLE FOR FREE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL IN "WORKING CONDITION." MY MECHANIC THEN REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN IN MY CAR ($600 LATER). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286036
27,000 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Steering
POWER STEERING GOES OUT RANDOMLY ALONG WITH A "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE IN DASH. REQUIRES CAR TO BE RESTARTED TO GET IT WORKING AGAIN. THIS IS A 2006 CHEVY COBALT WITH 27,XXX MILES ON IT. GM HAS NOT SET A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT SEEMS LIKE THOUSANDS HAVE IT. IF THIS FAILED WHILE IN A TURN, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR…
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POWER STEERING GOES OUT RANDOMLY ALONG WITH A "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE IN DASH. REQUIRES CAR TO BE RESTARTED TO GET IT WORKING AGAIN. THIS IS A 2006 CHEVY COBALT WITH 27,XXX MILES ON IT. GM HAS NOT SET A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT SEEMS LIKE THOUSANDS HAVE IT. IF THIS FAILED WHILE IN A TURN, IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS IS ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1,000 TO $2,000. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10286008
42,000 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Steering
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK. THE CAR WILL NOT TURN. THIS CAUSED ME TO ALMOST HAVE AN ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COST ABOUT 1,000 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I FOUND IT TO BE HAPPENING A LOT. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY HAZARD. IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10285990
78,000 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Electrical SystemSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT SINCE HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HE COULD N…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT SINCE HE COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, HE COULD NOT PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 78000. UPDATED 11/10/09 *CN THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 6 TIMES. UPDATED 11/13/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10285981
37,000 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE TRACTION AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A RE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE TRACTION AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIANS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
NHTSA ODI #10285910
63,000 miles · Oct 1, 2009
Steering
2006 CHEVY COBALT POWER STEERING FAILED. I CANT CONTROL MY CAR...I CANT DRIVE MY CAR. THE WHEEL IS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SIMPLY DRIVE OUT OF A PARKING LOT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN A TURN OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I WOULD HAVE WRECKED. IT HAPPENS CONSTANTLY NOW AND IT WONT STOP. I AM BEING TOLD IT WILL COST…
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2006 CHEVY COBALT POWER STEERING FAILED. I CANT CONTROL MY CAR...I CANT DRIVE MY CAR. THE WHEEL IS SO TIGHT THAT IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SIMPLY DRIVE OUT OF A PARKING LOT. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN A TURN OR IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I WOULD HAVE WRECKED. IT HAPPENS CONSTANTLY NOW AND IT WONT STOP. I AM BEING TOLD IT WILL COST ME $1200.00 TO FIX IT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALLED ITEM. CONTROLLING A VEHICLE SHOULD BE OF IMPORTANCE TO GM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10285898
34,790 miles · Sep 30, 2009
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE LOST POWER STEERING AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPAIRED AT AN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE RATE OF $100.00. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH HE LOST POWER STEERING AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPAIRED AT AN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE RATE OF $100.00. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT HE WOULD BE REIMBURSED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,790. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,822.
NHTSA ODI #10285791
42,000 miles · Sep 29, 2009
Steering
I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT OF MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT, IT DON'T MATTER WHETHER I'M IN A CURVE OR NOT, ITS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND COULD BE VERY DEADLY IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IF I WERE TO HAVE TO CUT THE WHEEL QUICKLY I WOULD JUST BE HURTING, BECAUSE IT WON'T, AND IF MY PREGNANT WIFE IS INVOLVED IN …
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I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT OF MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT, IT DON'T MATTER WHETHER I'M IN A CURVE OR NOT, ITS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND COULD BE VERY DEADLY IF IT HAPPENS AT THE WRONG TIME, IF I WERE TO HAVE TO CUT THE WHEEL QUICKLY I WOULD JUST BE HURTING, BECAUSE IT WON'T, AND IF MY PREGNANT WIFE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, I WILL NOT HESITATE AT ALL TO GET A LAWYER AND TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST CHEVROLET, BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THIS DEFECT AND THEY REFUSE TO DO A RECALL ON THIS THERE IS A PETITION BEING SIGNED RIGHT NOW TO GET IT RECALLED AND IT BETTER GO THROUGH OR THEY WILL BE SUED FOR THERE ACTIONS OR NON ACTION SHALL I SAY, BUT THERE HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT IMMEDIATELY OR SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET INJURED OR POSSIBLY KILLED, AND THEN ITS ALL ON CHEVROLET BECAUSE THERE TO SORRY TO BACK UP THERE PRODUCT AND FIX IT. SO I'M ASKING PLEASE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE ITS TOO LATE AND SOMEONE IS INJURED OR KILLED, IT COST OVER 1000 DOLLARS TO FIX THIS I'M TOLD AND I CAN'T AFFORD IT AND SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WHEN ITS CHEVY'S FAULT ITS THIS WAY. SO PLEASE HELP AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED SO MY WIFE (4 MONTHS PREGNANT) CAN DRIVE HER CAR WITHOUT BEING SCARED OF THE STEERING GOING OUT AND I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT CONTACTING MY LAWYER TO PUSH THE ISSUE A LITTLE HARDER. THANK YOU AND PLEASE HELP! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10285731
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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