IllustrationIT DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING AND EITHER WOULD NOT LET MY DOOR SHUT OR ONCE IT WAS SHUT IT WOULD NOT LET ME OUT. THE LOCKS STILL WORK BUT THE DOOR CONTINUOUSLY GETS STUCK SHUT OR WON'T SHUT AT ALL. *TR
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1540–25K
42125–50K
55750–75K
34575–100K
331100–150K
142150K+
1,950 reports with mileage · 380 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 1,299 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 412 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 255 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
164 crash reports14 fire reports81 injury reports
What owners actually said
2,330 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SLOW TO RESPOND. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES DURING RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SLOW TO RESPOND. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000. ....UPDATED 12/03/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED WITHOUT A DIPSTICK FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SO THERE WAS NO WAY FOR HIM TO CHECK THE FLUID. THE CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSMISSION PAN WAS FLIMSY AND HE WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. UPDATED EVOQ 12/13/12
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION OR TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY BY ENGAGING THE RELEASE BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING LAM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION OR TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY BY ENGAGING THE RELEASE BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO WORK AGAIN ONCE SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING A FUEL ODOR AND THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL LINES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EMITTING A FUEL ODOR AND THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL LINES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 66,236.
MY COBALT HAS A FUEL LEAK WHICH IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE, AND BEING IGNORED BY GENERAL MOTORS EXCEPT IN CERTAIN STATES AND VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS. CLEARLY THEY ARE TRYING TO MINIMIZE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND ARE BEING ALOUD TO DO SO AT THE EXPENSE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. SINCE WHEN IS A FUEL LEAK NOT A SAFETY HAZARD OR M…
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MY COBALT HAS A FUEL LEAK WHICH IS CLEARLY A SAFETY ISSUE, AND BEING IGNORED BY GENERAL MOTORS EXCEPT IN CERTAIN STATES AND VEHICLES WITH CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS. CLEARLY THEY ARE TRYING TO MINIMIZE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND ARE BEING ALOUD TO DO SO AT THE EXPENSE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. SINCE WHEN IS A FUEL LEAK NOT A SAFETY HAZARD OR MAYBE YOU ARE WAITING FOR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND A LOSS OF LIFE BEFORE ANYTHING IS DONE. WONDER WHY THEY STOPPED MAKING COBALTS, MAYBE BECAUSE THEY RAN OUT OF CHEAP DEFECTIVE PARTS. IT IS A REAL SHAME THAT THOSE WHO PURCHASED THESE VEHICLES ARE BEING TREATED LIKE THEY ARE WANTING SOMETHING FOR FREE THAT THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO. I GOT THE SAME OLD STORY FROM GM WHEN I CONTACTED THEM. THEY TRY TO ACT CONCERNED, BUT YOU CAN TELL THEY ARE TOLD WHAT TO SAY AND AREN'T GOING TO BE OF ANY HELP. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
I PULLED INFORMATION ON A RECALL #: 09V419000 ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT AND SATURN ION AND 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT . . . FOR THE FOLLOWING STATES AZ, NV, CA, FL, TX. MD SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED BECAUSE I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. DEVELOPED A CRACK IN THE FUEL LINE, FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM THAT AREA. *TR
I EXPERIENCES FIRST A GAS ODOR IN MY VEHICLE THAT WAS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I THEN WAS ABLE TO SEE A VISIBLE GAS LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK OF MY VEHICLE. AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I HAVE INVESTI…
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I EXPERIENCES FIRST A GAS ODOR IN MY VEHICLE THAT WAS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. I THEN WAS ABLE TO SEE A VISIBLE GAS LEAK COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK OF MY VEHICLE. AFTER HAVING A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE VEHICLE, IT HAS BEEN CONCLUDED THAT THE CAP ON THE FUEL TANK HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THE VEHICLE AND THE PROBLEM AND I KNOW THERE IS A RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE AND THIS ISSUE HOWEVER ONLY IN SPECIFIC STATES. THEREFORE, IT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE WAS A FACTORY ISSUE INVOLVING THIS YEAR OF CHEVY COBALT. I WILL LIKELY BE PAYING AROUND $600 OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS IN ORDER TO KEEP MY VEHICLE IN DRIVING CONDITION. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 12/01…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 12/01/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WAS NO RELEASE BUTTON TO REMOVE IT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE ON, OR LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED A TIMES AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK AND THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. UPDATED 12/08/11 UPDATED 12/12/11 THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE APPLIED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. UPDATED 12/15/11
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FUEL PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. . UPDATED 12/12/11*LJ UPDATED 12/23/11.*JB
Official recalls
514V171000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 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.
14V047000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
10V073000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
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.
09V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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.
07V014000 · Structure
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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NHTSA investigations
1PE10005 · Electric Power Steering Failure
Opened Jan 27, 2010 · Closed Jul 19, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:electric Power Assist System
In a March 1, 2010 letter, General Motors Corporation (GM) provided a defect information report to NHTSA regarding a problem that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007 through 2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).The letter indicates that the loss of steering assist could occur at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds to inform the driver.The letter further states that steering control is maintained in manual mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds.In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no longer displayed.GM's letter identifies the root cause of the EPS failure as the EPS motor and indicates that production of a new motor started in December 2009.GM's recall repair procedure instructs dealers to replace the EPS motor in all recalled vehicles. ODI's analysis of all information available related to sudden loss of EPS assist while driving in the MY 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles shows current complaint and warranty rates of 323/100,000 vehicles and 0.4% respectively.In response to ODI's request for information, GM identified 81 complaints where a crash was claimed that may be related to loss of EPS assist.ODI's analysis of all crash claims was based on verifiable factors such as; whether a loss of EPS was indicated at the time of the crash by a chime or malfunction indicator lamp or if a EPS related component malfunction was identified after the crash occurred.With this method ODI identified 36 possible crashes related to EPS failure.GM assessed crash claims based on the available facts and excluded crash claims that indicated that the vehicle was travelling at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater.GM said that it believes if power assist is lost while a vehicle is moving at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater there is a small difference in steering efforts perceived in subjective evaluations at those speeds and it is unlikely to lead to loss of vehicle control. Based on GM's safety recall, this investigation is closed.