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Steering complaints
1,299 reportsClear category filter150,000 miles · Nov 21, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT PERTAINING TO THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SHORT PERTAINING TO THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGE FAILED, THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED, AND, AT VARIOUS POINTS IN TIME, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10660069
Mileage unknown · Nov 18, 2014
Steering
AS I WAS DRIVING, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED POWER STEERING. IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THIS IS A RECALL THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED AND I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE OPENED AGAIN TO CUSTOMERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE GM ASSIST WITH THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10659138
Mileage unknown · Nov 13, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
WHILE DRIVING, MY POWER STEERING FLASHED ON AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOUR YEARS AGO BUT THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE GM ASSIST ME IN THE APPROPRIATE WAY TO HANDLE THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10654852
32,150 miles · Nov 11, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemService Brakes
I HAVE OWNED MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT SINCE 2008. STARTING IN 2009 ALL THE WAY UNTIL NOW 2014 I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR THAT ARE RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE CHEVY DEALER TO TAKE CARE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ON NOVEMBER 5, 2014. I GOT MY CAR BACK THE SAME DAY, THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION S…
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I HAVE OWNED MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT SINCE 2008. STARTING IN 2009 ALL THE WAY UNTIL NOW 2014 I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE CAR THAT ARE RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE CHEVY DEALER TO TAKE CARE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ON NOVEMBER 5, 2014. I GOT MY CAR BACK THE SAME DAY, THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GAVE ME TWO NEW KEYS. SURPRISE! TWO DAYS LATER ON NOVEMBER 7, 2014 MY CAR AGAIN HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL THAT IT DID BEFORE I TOOK IT IN FOR THE RECALL FIX. HENCE, CHEVY'S "RECALL IGNITION SWITCH FIX" DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS! MY CAR STILL DOES THE FOLLOWING THINGS EVEN AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH FIX THAT IS SUPPOSED TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS. WHENEVER IT PLEASES IT WILL LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE, LEAVING ME STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY, THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS!! AS IF THAT ISN'T BAD ENOUGH THERE'S MORE! THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THE SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, THE GAUGES ON THE DASH COMPLETELY STOP WORKING PROPERLY THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE GOES HAYWIRE MOVING FROM 0 MPH TO 60 MPH BACK AND FORTH NON-STOP WHEN I'M NOT EVEN ACCELERATING TO THOSE SPEEDS. THE RPM GAUGE DOES THE EXACT SAME THING. THE CAR JOLTS FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY,LIKE IT IS HAVING A PROBLEM SHIFTING ESPECIALLY WHEN THE RPM IS BETWEEN 2000 AND 3000. WHEN YOU GO TO BRAKE YOU HAVE TO SLAM THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY DOWN BECAUSE YOU LOSE YOUR NORMAL BRAKING POWER THE CAR SKIDS AS YOU'RE BRAKING AND CONTINUES TO JOLT FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. OH AND ON TOP OF ALL OF THIS SOMETIMES THE POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GOES OUT LEAVING YOU WITH ALL OF THE PROBLEMS MENTIONED ABOVE AND YOU CAN'T STEER PROPERLY! SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE IMMEDIATELY! THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL FIX DOES NOT WORK! THESE CARS SHOULD NOT BE ON THE ROAD PERIOD. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10654168
52,000 miles · Nov 5, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
NHTSA ODI #10652864
820,000 miles · Nov 4, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
HAD MY CAR RECALLED FOR THE IGNITION RECALL AND HAD MY CAR SITTING AT THE DEALER SHIP WAITING ON THE PART FOR 6 MONTHS. RECEIVED MY CAR BACK IN AUGUST 2014 AND FIND THAT HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE IGNITION LOCKS THE KEY DOES NOT OPEN THE DOOR, ELECTRIC PROBLEMS, LIGHTS GO OUT AND THAN COME ON, AC HAS RATTLE WHEN TURN ON HIGH…
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HAD MY CAR RECALLED FOR THE IGNITION RECALL AND HAD MY CAR SITTING AT THE DEALER SHIP WAITING ON THE PART FOR 6 MONTHS. RECEIVED MY CAR BACK IN AUGUST 2014 AND FIND THAT HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS. THE IGNITION LOCKS THE KEY DOES NOT OPEN THE DOOR, ELECTRIC PROBLEMS, LIGHTS GO OUT AND THAN COME ON, AC HAS RATTLE WHEN TURN ON HIGH, CAR JERKS. THESE PROBLEM HAVE OCCURRED SINCE I HAVE RECEIVED MY CAR BACK AFTER 6 MONTHS SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF THE GM RECALL. I HAD A RENT A CAR AND PAID OVER $600 IN GAS AND HAD TO GET THE WINDOW REPAIRED FROM A CHIP THAT GOT BIGGER, FROM A SMALL ONE WHEN I GOT IT. HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE BECAUSE IT WAS LOW ON OIL AND NEW WIPERS. I WOULD NEVER HAD TO HAVE DONE THAT WITH MY CAR. IT COST ME MORE MONEY TO HAVE A RENT A CAR AND I NEVER GOT REIMBURSED. JUST GOT A THANK YOU. I FEEL I SHOULD GET SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WEATHER I AM INJURED OR NOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10652353
115,000 miles · Oct 17, 2014
Steering
MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THIS RESULTING IN AN INCREASED DIFFICULTY STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND ALTHOUGH THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR, WHICH WAS UNDER A RECALL, THEY ALSO NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COL…
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MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT. THIS RESULTING IN AN INCREASED DIFFICULTY STEERING AT LOW SPEEDS. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AND ALTHOUGH THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR, WHICH WAS UNDER A RECALL, THEY ALSO NEED TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY SINCE IT TOO WAS DAMAGED, AS REPLACING THE MOTOR DID NOT FIX THE ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT CONFIRM OR DENY THAT THE ISSUE OF LOSS OF POWER STEERING BEING THE RESULT OF THE MOTOR FAILING OR THE STEERING COLUMN FAILING. THEY ALSO COULD NOT CONFIRM OR DENY IF IT WAS THE MOTOR FAILING THAT CAUSED THE FAILURE IN THE COLUMN TO NEED REPLACED AS WELL. IF IT WAS INDEED NOT THE MOTOR THAT FAILED AND INSTEAD THE STEERING COLUMN FAILING DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERROR DOES THAT NOT PRODUCE A SIMILAR ISSUE OF SAFETY AS THE FAILING OF THE MOTOR (WHICH IS CURRENTLY RECALLED). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10648446
Mileage unknown · Oct 6, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED TWICE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED TWICE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/09/14*LJ UPDATED 9/30/2015*JS
NHTSA ODI #10641800
76,000 miles · Oct 2, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10640777
96,000 miles · Sep 16, 2014
Steering
THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT WANT TO STOP AND THE BACK END TO PUSH FORWARD. STEERING GETS TIGHT. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 2 MONTHS AGO IT HAS A POWER STEERING MOTOR RECALL AND TO ME THIS CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD TO ANYONE. IT'S DANGEROUS..I TOOK IT BACK TO FIND OUT WHAT IT WAS AND THIS IS WHAT …
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THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT WANT TO STOP AND THE BACK END TO PUSH FORWARD. STEERING GETS TIGHT. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 2 MONTHS AGO IT HAS A POWER STEERING MOTOR RECALL AND TO ME THIS CAR SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD TO ANYONE. IT'S DANGEROUS..I TOOK IT BACK TO FIND OUT WHAT IT WAS AND THIS IS WHAT THEY TOLD ME TODAY 9/16. I BOUGHT THIS CAR AT A DEALERSHIP. NOW WHAT DO I DO? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10633570
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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