NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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2,330 reports97,000 miles · Jul 10, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE10005 , RECENTLY INFORMED BY OUR MECHANIC THAT WE HAVE A FUEL LEAK SOMEWHERE ABOVE THE GAS TANK NEAR THE FUEL PUMP. REVIEWED WEB AND DISCOVERED THIS SAFETY RECALL AND FAIL TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT CAN BE LIMITED TO THE STATES DESCRIBED WITHIN THE RECALL. I LIVE IN KANSAS WITH SUMMER TIME TEMPERATURES IN …
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RE: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE10005 , RECENTLY INFORMED BY OUR MECHANIC THAT WE HAVE A FUEL LEAK SOMEWHERE ABOVE THE GAS TANK NEAR THE FUEL PUMP. REVIEWED WEB AND DISCOVERED THIS SAFETY RECALL AND FAIL TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT CAN BE LIMITED TO THE STATES DESCRIBED WITHIN THE RECALL. I LIVE IN KANSAS WITH SUMMER TIME TEMPERATURES IN THE 90-100 DEGREES ROUTINELY. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THE REPAIR COST CAN BE SUBSTANTIAL, HOW CAN IT BE FAIR FOR MY NEIGHBOR IN OKLAHOMA TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED BY GM YET I MAY HAVE TO ENDURE A 300 - 600.00 EXPENSE, AFTER ALL SAFETY IS SAFETY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10411673
115,000 miles · Jul 9, 2011
Steering
I JUST BOUGHT A 2006 CHEVY COBALT 2.2L. TWO WEEKS AGO I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A DEALER FOR POWER STEERING ISSUES. THERE IS A RECALL OPEN ON IT SO THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. NOW, JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER FIXING IT, I TURN MY CAR ON AND THERE'S NO POWER STEERING AGAIN. I HAVE ALREADY HAD IT IN ONCE TO FIX THIS AND IT'S STIL…
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I JUST BOUGHT A 2006 CHEVY COBALT 2.2L. TWO WEEKS AGO I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO A DEALER FOR POWER STEERING ISSUES. THERE IS A RECALL OPEN ON IT SO THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. NOW, JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER FIXING IT, I TURN MY CAR ON AND THERE'S NO POWER STEERING AGAIN. I HAVE ALREADY HAD IT IN ONCE TO FIX THIS AND IT'S STILL CAUSING ME PROBLEMS. I WORK TWO JOBS AND DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO BE FIXING THIS CAR REPEATEDLY. I TRADED IN A 1997 SKYLARK FOR THIS 2006 COBALT WANTING A NEWER, LESS TO REPAIR CAR. I ENDED UP WITH A PIECE OF JUNK THAT I'M STILL 2 YRS AWAY FROM PAYING OFF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10411596
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS FUMES ALL THE TIME WHEN I DRIVE IT AND IT MAKES MY HEAD HURT AND IT WAS RECENTLY INSPECTED AND IT PASSED. NOW TWO WEEKS LATER, IT SMELLS LIKE GAS, ESPECIALLY IN ONE HUNDRED DEGREE WEATHER AND I WAS NOT INFORMED ABOUT A RECALL ON THE FUEL INJECTION.
NHTSA ODI #10415946
74,600 miles · Jul 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
BESIDES PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT INCLUDING REPLACING THE MOTOR AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION, I RECENTLY NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OR AFTER I HAD PARKED. I NOTICED THE SMELL ON JUNE 29, 2011. I CALLED MY MECHANIC ON JULY 1, 2011 AND HE SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE ON JULY 5, 2011 FOLLOWING THE IN…
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BESIDES PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT INCLUDING REPLACING THE MOTOR AND MANUAL TRANSMISSION, I RECENTLY NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY CAR OR AFTER I HAD PARKED. I NOTICED THE SMELL ON JUNE 29, 2011. I CALLED MY MECHANIC ON JULY 1, 2011 AND HE SCHEDULED ME FOR SERVICE ON JULY 5, 2011 FOLLOWING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY WEEKEND. HE LOOKED AT THE CAR AND NOTICED THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE MRA OR MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY WHICH HAD CAUSED THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK. HE STRESSED THE DANGER I HAD BEEN IN WHILE DRIVING MY CAR DUE TO THE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE NATURE OF THE FUEL LEAKING FROM MY CAR. HE NEEDS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WILL COST SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ON THE PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT GM HAD RECALLED MANY 2006 CHEVY COBALTS FOR THIS SPECIFIC REASON. I CALLED THE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE LINE AND SPOKE TO [XXX] AT EXTENSION 12783 WHO TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL NOR IS THE PROBLEM COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SPECIAL COVERAGE. IT IS NOT A COINCIDENCE THAT MY CAR IS SUFFERING THE SAME PROBLEM THAT MANY 2006 CHEVY COBALTS WERE RECALLED FOR. CHEVROLET SHOULD COVER THE COSTS FOR THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE THEY SOLD ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410788
68,000 miles · Jul 5, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE COULD SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE COULD SMELL AN ODOR OF FUEL AND NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10410578
96,000 miles · Jul 5, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT THAT HAS A GAS LEAK RESULTING FROM A DEFECTIVE FULE PUMP MODULE. THERE IS A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (#09275A), HOWEVER THE DEALER AND GM SAY THAT MY CAR DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS COVERAGE. I HAVE THE BULLETIN IN HAND AND IT IDENTIFIES THE BRACKETED VIN NUMBERS, AND MY VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THE …
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I HAVE A 2006 CHEVY COBALT THAT HAS A GAS LEAK RESULTING FROM A DEFECTIVE FULE PUMP MODULE. THERE IS A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT (#09275A), HOWEVER THE DEALER AND GM SAY THAT MY CAR DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THIS COVERAGE. I HAVE THE BULLETIN IN HAND AND IT IDENTIFIES THE BRACKETED VIN NUMBERS, AND MY VIN NUMBER FALLS WITHIN THE BRACKET. I HAD MY VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED MY GAS LEAK RESULTING FROM THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT THEY WILL NOT ALLOW ME COVERAGE UNDER THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10410500
117,175 miles · Jul 5, 2011
Steering
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IT JUST SEEMS TO GET WORSE. MESSAGE CENTER WILL JUST STATE POWER STEERING. YOU CAN CUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART. THIS ONLY GIVES YOU A LITTLE MORE TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. PLEASE HELP!!! *KB
NHTSA ODI #10410439
40,150 miles · Jul 1, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME FUEL SYSTEM CRACK/LEAK ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER I DO NOT LIVE IN ANY OF THE STATES LISTED SO MY DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED. HOW CAN IT BE RECALLED IN CERTAIN STATES AND NOT OTHERS? SEEMS TO ME A DEFECT IS A DEFECT REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE CAR IS REGISTERED! NOW I HAV…
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MY 2006 CHEVY COBALT HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME FUEL SYSTEM CRACK/LEAK ISSUES AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HOWEVER I DO NOT LIVE IN ANY OF THE STATES LISTED SO MY DEALER SAYS ITS NOT COVERED. HOW CAN IT BE RECALLED IN CERTAIN STATES AND NOT OTHERS? SEEMS TO ME A DEFECT IS A DEFECT REGARDLESS OF WHERE THE CAR IS REGISTERED! NOW I HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPAIR OR RISK A FIRE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10410247
668,445 miles · Jun 29, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
I PURCHASED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN RELEASING TOXIC FUMES, THAT STRONGLY RESEMBLE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE SMELL WAS LESS ODORLESS AND NOT NOTICEABLE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT NOW THE CAR SMELL GETS ME DIZZY AND MY NEW BORN CHILD AT THE TIME WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BRONCHIATIOUS. EVERY PERSON FROM STRANGERS TO PEOPLE I KNO…
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I PURCHASED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN RELEASING TOXIC FUMES, THAT STRONGLY RESEMBLE THE SMELL OF GASOLINE. THE SMELL WAS LESS ODORLESS AND NOT NOTICEABLE WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR, BUT NOW THE CAR SMELL GETS ME DIZZY AND MY NEW BORN CHILD AT THE TIME WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BRONCHIATIOUS. EVERY PERSON FROM STRANGERS TO PEOPLE I KNOW WHO GET NEXT TO THE CAR NOW EXPRESS THERE CONCERN ABOUT THE CAR SMELL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10409414
80,000 miles · Jun 27, 2011
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Power Train
I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LS SEDAN. THIS CAR EVERY YEAR LIKE CLOCK WORK HAS TO EITHER HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT INTO IT, OR HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS. THE CAR WILL BE FINE FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN IT STRUGGLES TO SHIFT GEARS AND IT WILL BE SUBTLE. THEN IT SLOWLY STARTS TO FEEL LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS " SLIPPING" WHEN U REVER…
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I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT LS SEDAN. THIS CAR EVERY YEAR LIKE CLOCK WORK HAS TO EITHER HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT INTO IT, OR HAS SHIFTING PROBLEMS. THE CAR WILL BE FINE FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND THEN IT STRUGGLES TO SHIFT GEARS AND IT WILL BE SUBTLE. THEN IT SLOWLY STARTS TO FEEL LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS " SLIPPING" WHEN U REVERSE AND THEN PUT IT BACK INTO DRIVE IT SLIDES BACK BEFORE IT BEGINS TO MOVE FORWARD AGAIN. THIS CAR IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD BUT HAS HAD 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN IT'S LIFE TIME, AND IT'S STARTING TO FEEL LIKE IT'S GOING FOR ITS 4TH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10409142
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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