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Steering complaints
1,299 reportsClear category filter45,000 miles · Sep 10, 2009
Steering
THERE ARE NO EVENTS THAT LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING FAILURE. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2.5 YEARS AND ONLY HAS 45000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN FAILS, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER SAFELY AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. FAILS ANYWHERE AFTER 2 MINUTES TO 10 MINUTES AFTER CAR IS CRANKED. HUNDREDS OF OTHER PEOPLE …
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THERE ARE NO EVENTS THAT LEAD TO THE FAILURE. 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING FAILURE. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2.5 YEARS AND ONLY HAS 45000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN FAILS, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER SAFELY AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. FAILS ANYWHERE AFTER 2 MINUTES TO 10 MINUTES AFTER CAR IS CRANKED. HUNDREDS OF OTHER PEOPLE ONLINE HAVE REPORTED SAME ISSUE. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283523
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2009
Steering
WITHIN 1 MONTH OF PURCHASE,THE CAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO FALL OUT WHEN YOU PUT ON BRAKES,STARTING TO DO IT WHEN I MAKE TURNS,GETTING WORSE. TOOK IT BACK TO DICK SHIRLEY CHEVROLET,THEY SAID IT WAS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WOULD COST $700.00!! OF COURSE THAT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE …
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WITHIN 1 MONTH OF PURCHASE,THE CAR RATTLES AND SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO FALL OUT WHEN YOU PUT ON BRAKES,STARTING TO DO IT WHEN I MAKE TURNS,GETTING WORSE. TOOK IT BACK TO DICK SHIRLEY CHEVROLET,THEY SAID IT WAS IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND IT WOULD COST $700.00!! OF COURSE THAT ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY. THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT IT. AFTER LOOKING AT WEB SITE OF ALL THE PROBLEMS PEOPLE ARE HAVING WITH STEERING ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL OF CAR I KNOW I WAS SOLD A LEMON AND THEY KNOW IT,TOO! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283448
58,900 miles · Sep 9, 2009
Fuel System, GasolineSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, THEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. ADDITIONALLY, SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, THEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE INABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASED THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. ADDITIONALLY, SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,900. UPDATED 10/21/09 *BF UPDATED 10/20/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10283436
50,000 miles · Sep 9, 2009
Steering
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, IN D OR R AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK. IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES ME TO HAVE TO EXCESSIVELY TUG ON THE STEERING WHEN TO MAKE A TURN. THIS CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED IF IT DOES THIS WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE CHEVY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ONCE THE CAR I…
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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT POWER STEERING FAILURE WHILE DRIVING, IN D OR R AND WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK. IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES ME TO HAVE TO EXCESSIVELY TUG ON THE STEERING WHEN TO MAKE A TURN. THIS CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED IF IT DOES THIS WHILE IN THE POSSESSION OF THE CHEVY SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ONCE THE CAR IS CUT OFF THE STEERING MOTOR RESETS ITSELF AND THE FAILURE CODE IS GONE. SO I WOULD HAVE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE ITS HAPPENING! NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THIS, JUST THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BRING IT IN WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283370
12,000 miles · Sep 8, 2009
SteeringSuspension
WHILE TURNING OR SLOXWNG DOWN MY CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. I RECENTLY PUT NEW TIRES, ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION THINKING THIS WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT HAS NOT. IT FEELS AS THOUGH MY STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO SHAKE OFF. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE NEW TIRES AND IT HAS NOT HELPED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCER…
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WHILE TURNING OR SLOXWNG DOWN MY CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND PULLS TO THE LEFT. I RECENTLY PUT NEW TIRES, ALIGNMENT AND ROTATION THINKING THIS WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND IT HAS NOT. IT FEELS AS THOUGH MY STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO SHAKE OFF. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE NEW TIRES AND IT HAS NOT HELPED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283304
15,550 miles · Sep 8, 2009
Steering
I OWN A 2006 CHEVY COBALT LS WITH ONLY 15000 MILES ON IT AND DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY..THE LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WAS SHOT..COULDN'T BARELY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL..IT HAPPENS ALOT NOW ...CANT EVEN DRIVE FOR A COUPLE OF BLOCKS ..HAVE TO GO TO THE CHEVY DEALER AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM A PRIVATE OWN…
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I OWN A 2006 CHEVY COBALT LS WITH ONLY 15000 MILES ON IT AND DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY..THE LIGHT CAME ON AND SAID POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WAS SHOT..COULDN'T BARELY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL..IT HAPPENS ALOT NOW ...CANT EVEN DRIVE FOR A COUPLE OF BLOCKS ..HAVE TO GO TO THE CHEVY DEALER AND SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM A PRIVATE OWNER...NO WARRANTY..HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET!. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283156
70,680 miles · Sep 8, 2009
Steering
MY CHEVROLET COBALT 2006 WAS PURCHASED USED AT A KIA DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2008. ON FRIDAY, 9/4/09, AS I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE MALL WITH MY FOUR-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY FLASHED POWERSTEERING AND MY POWERSTEERING FAILED IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS JUST OVER 70,000 ON IT. THE DEALER SAID IT WILL BE $80…
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MY CHEVROLET COBALT 2006 WAS PURCHASED USED AT A KIA DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2008. ON FRIDAY, 9/4/09, AS I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM THE MALL WITH MY FOUR-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER IN THE CAR, THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY FLASHED POWERSTEERING AND MY POWERSTEERING FAILED IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS JUST OVER 70,000 ON IT. THE DEALER SAID IT WILL BE $800 TO FIX. SHOULD A STEERING COLUMN REALLY FAIL THIS QUICKLY FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY I'M PAYING FOR THIS CAR?! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283146
57,000 miles · Sep 7, 2009
SteeringCrash
I BOUGHT MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT IN JUNE OF 2008, AND WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HAVING IT THE POWERSTEERING WOULD GO OUT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR AND THE PART IS NOT COVERED. WHAT HAPPENS IS I WILL BE DRIVING, AND AT RANDOM THE LIGHT FOR THE POWERSTEERING COMES ON AND THE STEERING BECOMES REALLY TIGHT. NOW IF I TURN THE CAR …
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I BOUGHT MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT IN JUNE OF 2008, AND WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF HAVING IT THE POWERSTEERING WOULD GO OUT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR AND THE PART IS NOT COVERED. WHAT HAPPENS IS I WILL BE DRIVING, AND AT RANDOM THE LIGHT FOR THE POWERSTEERING COMES ON AND THE STEERING BECOMES REALLY TIGHT. NOW IF I TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON IT RESETS ITSELF, BUT USUALLY IT WILL GO OUT AGAIN. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED IT SEEMS TO DO THIS EITHER WHEN THE WEATHER IS REALLY COLD OR REALLY HOT. ITS VERY SCARY ESPECIALLY ON THE FREEWAY. RECENTLY I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE POWERSTEERING. I MADE A CLAIM WITH GM AND THEY DID AN INVESTIGATION. WHEN THE INVESTIGATION CAME BACK TO GM THEY DECLINED THE REPAIRS. SO NOW IM STUCK PAYING FOR A CAR THE DOESN'T WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10283036
104,000 miles · Sep 4, 2009
Electrical SystemSteering
4 TIMES YESTERDAY 9/3/09 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 (TEXAS) HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS TRYING TO GET OVER TO THE EXIT WHEN MY POWER STEERING FAILED... I HAVE FOUR KIDS AND SAW A HUGE 18 WHEELER IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR... I THANK GOD THAT I MADE IT OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFE BUT DROVE HOME WITH NO POWER STEERING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO FIX IT BUT …
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4 TIMES YESTERDAY 9/3/09 ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35 (TEXAS) HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS TRYING TO GET OVER TO THE EXIT WHEN MY POWER STEERING FAILED... I HAVE FOUR KIDS AND SAW A HUGE 18 WHEELER IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR... I THANK GOD THAT I MADE IT OFF THE HIGHWAY SAFE BUT DROVE HOME WITH NO POWER STEERING. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO FIX IT BUT LABOR DAY WEEKEND... NEED RECALL TO HAPPEN NOW!!! I STILL OWE $9,000 AND CAN'T DRIVE ANYWHERE WITH THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE HAPPENING OVER AND OVER. I THOUGHT GM WAS A RELIABLE DEALERSHIP!! PLEASE RECALL *TR
NHTSA ODI #10282910
56,090 miles · Sep 4, 2009
Steering
POWER STEERING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD COMES ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AFTER TURNING CAR OFF THEN BACK ON IT WILL GO AWAY BUT PROBLEM WILL REPEAT ITSELF EVERY THIRTY MINUTES OR SO. ALSO THE KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10282897
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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