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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

1,950 reports with mileage · 380 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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 reports
80,000 miles · Apr 18, 2014
Steering

CAR FROZE UP MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK STEERING FROZE UP ENGINE THROTTLE HAD PROBLEMS THEN IT DIED AFTER WAITING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IT RESTARTED WITH NO STEERING ASST. JUST GETTING IT HOME WE AREN'T DRIVING IT TILL ITS REPAIRED WE HAVE LETTER'S FROM CHEVROLET BUT NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL STIL…

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CAR FROZE UP MY WIFE CAME HOME FROM WORK STEERING FROZE UP ENGINE THROTTLE HAD PROBLEMS THEN IT DIED AFTER WAITING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD IT RESTARTED WITH NO STEERING ASST. JUST GETTING IT HOME WE AREN'T DRIVING IT TILL ITS REPAIRED WE HAVE LETTER'S FROM CHEVROLET BUT NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL STILL WAITING MY WIFE ONLY DRIVES 1 MILES TO WORK ON SLOW CITY STREETS IF SHE WOULD OF BEEN ON THE FREE WAY REAL PROBLEMS COULD OF HAPPENED ALSO POWER STEERING LIGHT GO ON WORKS THE STOPS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10583421

140,000 miles · Apr 17, 2014
Unknown Or OtherCrashInjury

I WAS DRIVING SO I HAVE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN AND MY CAR JUST TURN OFF SO I CRASH IN A SIDEWALK AFTER CRASH I JUST STAR ON MY CAR AGAIN AND PUT IN REVERSE AND PARK THE CAR AND CHECK CAUSE THE CAR START DROP THE ANTIFREZE.*TT

NHTSA ODI #10583408

68,000 miles · Apr 16, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHILE IN THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN WHILE IN THE IGNITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ODI #10583170

134,000 miles · Apr 16, 2014
Steering

AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH THE STEERING FAILED. THE RECALL NUMBER N100023 WAS PREFORMED ON 7/15/2010 AT 63,057 MILES. THE PART SEEMS TO HAVE FAILED AGAIN. MY WIFE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TEACHING OUR DAUGHTER HOW TO PARK AND NOW WE ARE AFRAID TO EVEN LET HER DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, THERE HAS TO BE A…

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AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH THE STEERING FAILED. THE RECALL NUMBER N100023 WAS PREFORMED ON 7/15/2010 AT 63,057 MILES. THE PART SEEMS TO HAVE FAILED AGAIN. MY WIFE WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TEACHING OUR DAUGHTER HOW TO PARK AND NOW WE ARE AFRAID TO EVEN LET HER DRIVE THE CAR WITH THE RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH, THERE HAS TO BE A SOLUTION FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM REOCCURRING. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10583151

140,000 miles · Apr 16, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 A CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING R…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 A CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY FAILED TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

NHTSA ODI #10583046

Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF PERIODICALLY, WHILE DRIVING. SHE WAS INFORMED THE ISSUE WAS RELAY SWITCH. SHE RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM, AND IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEME…

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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF PERIODICALLY, WHILE DRIVING. SHE WAS INFORMED THE ISSUE WAS RELAY SWITCH. SHE RECENTLY RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM, AND IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT.

NHTSA ODI #10582761

Mileage unknown · Apr 16, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteering

2006 CHEVY COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, RODENTS HAD MADE THEIR WAY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER NEVER MENTIONED THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. THE CONS…

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2006 CHEVY COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, RODENTS HAD MADE THEIR WAY UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER NEVER MENTIONED THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE, THE FOLLOWING DAY. WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE RECALL, SHE WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10578724

148,000 miles · Apr 15, 2014
Latches/locks/linkages

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000.

NHTSA ODI #10582873

108,000 miles · Apr 15, 2014
EngineSteeringCrash

I HAD BECOME AWARE OF THE RECALL, JUST THE WEEK PRIOR AND WAS PLANNING ON MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE CAR FIXED, ONCE THE PARTS (3-4 WEEKS OUT FROM WHAT I WAS EXPLAINED) ARRIVED. I WAS ALSO EXPLAINED VIA THE DEALER AND WHAT I READ ON LINE THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE OK TO DRIVE SO LONG AS THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE KEY. SO I RE…

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I HAD BECOME AWARE OF THE RECALL, JUST THE WEEK PRIOR AND WAS PLANNING ON MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THE CAR FIXED, ONCE THE PARTS (3-4 WEEKS OUT FROM WHAT I WAS EXPLAINED) ARRIVED. I WAS ALSO EXPLAINED VIA THE DEALER AND WHAT I READ ON LINE THAT THE CAR SHOULD BE OK TO DRIVE SO LONG AS THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE KEY. SO I REQUESTED MY DAUGHTER TO ONLY USE THE KEY WITH ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ON IT, WHEN USING MY CAR. AT APPROXIMATELY 2PM ON A CLEAR SUNNY DAY, MY DAUGHTER WAS EXITING THE FREEWAY. AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN, THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF ON HER. BEFORE SHE HAD TIME TO REACT SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS FORTUNATELY NOT INJURED, MAINLY BECAUSE SHE WAS ALREADY SLOWING DOWN AND HAD IT BEEN A FEW MINUTES EARLIER, THINGS MAY HAVE BEEN DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 7 YEARS AND I DROVE IT QUITE A BIT AND LET MY DAUGHTER DO SO AS WELL. I AM ANGRY THAT GM HAS ALLOWED MY DAUGHTER AND I TO BE AT RISK FOR SUCH A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND EVEN AS I AM WRITING THIS (2 WEEKS LATER) THE ONLY ANSWERS I HAVE REALLY BEEN GIVEN FROM GM ARE ANSWERS I HAVE HAD TO CALL AND PRESS THEM ON, WHICH FOR THE MOST PART IS ALMOST NO INFORMATION AT ALL. I AM SURE THEY ARE BEING INUNDATED WITH COMPLAINTS AND HAVING TO DEAL WITH THE MEDIA, CONGRESS, NHTSA, BUT I CANNOT FEEL ANY EMPATHY OR SYMPATHY FOR THAT MATTER, WHEN THEY HAVE HAD YEARS TO DEAL WITH THIS AND SIMPLY SWEPT THIS UNDER THE RUG. HARSH AND SWIFT ACTION MUST BE TAKEN TO PUNISH THEM AND SET AN EXAMPLE TO ALL OTHERS. ENOUGH WITH THE BAIL OUTS. TIME TO START BEING ACCOUNTABLE. *TT

NHTSA ODI #10582856

101,000 miles · Apr 14, 2014
EngineService BrakesStructureCrashFire

A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT QUICKLY APPLIED THEIR BRAKES WHICH CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO QUICKLY APPLY HERS THUS CAUSING HER TO HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE AIR BAGS IMMEDIATLY DEPLOYED. MY SON, WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, NOTICED WITHIN SECONDS OF THE CRASH THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. HE H…

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A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT QUICKLY APPLIED THEIR BRAKES WHICH CAUSED MY DAUGHTER TO QUICKLY APPLY HERS THUS CAUSING HER TO HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER. THE AIR BAGS IMMEDIATLY DEPLOYED. MY SON, WHO WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, NOTICED WITHIN SECONDS OF THE CRASH THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. HE HAD TO QUICKLY UNHOOK BOTH HIS AND MY DAUGHTERS SEAT BELT SO THEY COULD EVACUATE THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE CABIN CAUGHT FIRE. ONCE MY DAUGHTER WAS ABLE TO RELAX AND GATHER HERSELF AND TELL ME WHAT SHE HAD REMEMBERED ABOUT THE ACCIDENT, SHE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND IT DIDN'T SEEM LIKE IT WAS STOPPING AS QUICKLY AS USUAL. I ASK HER IF SHE THOUGHT THAT THE CAR HAD STALLED PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT AND SHE STATED THAT SHE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WOULD FEEL LIKE TO HAVE A CAR STALL WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING. I AM UNSURE AS TO, NUMBER ONE, WHY THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE IMMEDIATLY AFTER A 35MPH IMPACT AND TWO, WHY WAS IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR MY DAUGHTER TO PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP AT A TIME WHEN YOU NEED TO TRUST YOUR VEHICLE THE MOST???? *JS

NHTSA ODI #10582790

Official recalls

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14V171000 · 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. GM’s 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. GM’s 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. GM’s 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

1

PE10005 · 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.