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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

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Mileage at the reported incident

1,950 reports with mileage · 380 unknown

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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
Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 BUT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 BUT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE REPAIRS WERE UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED FOR THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR SATISFYING THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10578260

Mileage unknown · Apr 8, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MANY TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, PRIOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RECALL, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS …

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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL NOTICE AND UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF MANY TIMES WHILE DRIVING, ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, PRIOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RECALL, ONLY TO BE TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE ANNOUNCEMENT, SHE FELT AS THOUGH SHE WAS LIED TO AND ADVISED TO KEEP DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10577670

10,000 miles · Apr 7, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngineCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DRIVER ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A PO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE DRIVER ENGAGED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000. UPDATED 05/27/14*LJ

NHTSA ODI #10578055

Mileage unknown · Apr 7, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE CONTACTS VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ODI #10577881

50,020 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringVehicle Speed Control

STARTING THE CAR AND PULLING OUT, THE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, CAR HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING AND THEN I PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I WAIT A FEW SECONDS AND START THE CAR AGAIN, AND ITS RUNNING FINE. THIS STARTED A MONTH OR SO AFTER OUR PURCHASE (USED) ON MAY 15,2009. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE ANY WEEKEND SERVICE. THE DA…

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STARTING THE CAR AND PULLING OUT, THE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, CAR HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING AND THEN I PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. I WAIT A FEW SECONDS AND START THE CAR AGAIN, AND ITS RUNNING FINE. THIS STARTED A MONTH OR SO AFTER OUR PURCHASE (USED) ON MAY 15,2009. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE ANY WEEKEND SERVICE. THE DATE ABOVE IS WHEN WE 1ST REPORTED FOR SERVICE. BUT TURNING THE CAR OFF/ON ALWAYS FIXED THE PROBLEM. SERVICE DATES-10/8/09,10/15/09,8/28/10,5/19/11.3/27/12. DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANY DIALOGISTIC PROBLEMS. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN & RUNNING, ON 7/2/13, WHILE RUNNING A MECHANIC DROVE IT, SAID HE KNEW THE PROBLEM. DIALOGISTIC SHOWED 2- COST $430. TO REPAIR. 2WKS. LATER, HAPPENED AGAIN, DIALOGISTIC SHOWED 6. ESTIMATE $6-$800 PLUS. TOO MUCH TO FIX IT. IN THE PAST 3 YRS., FOUR TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 60MPH,ON HWY., NO POWER STEERING, GAS HESITATING, & DOWN SHIFTS TO 25+/-WHILE FLOORING THE GAS, CAR BUCKING, & SPEEDOMETER BOUNCING B'TWN.30-50. VERY FREIGHTING AND ONCE THERE WAS NO PLACE TO STOP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577474

100,500 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Fuel/propulsion System

I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE SMELL OF GAS FROM MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I SAW A PUDDLE OF GAS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE IS LEAKING DUE TO A PART THE MANUFACTURER PLACED ON THE VEHICLE THAT IS DEFECTIVE AND RUSTED. UPON DOING FURTHER RESEARCH I HAV…

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I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THE SMELL OF GAS FROM MY CAR FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. ABOUT A WEEK AGO I SAW A PUDDLE OF GAS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR. I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED AND WAS TOLD THE FUEL LINE IS LEAKING DUE TO A PART THE MANUFACTURER PLACED ON THE VEHICLE THAT IS DEFECTIVE AND RUSTED. UPON DOING FURTHER RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT MANY OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A RECALL BUT ONLY IN CERTAIN STATES, NONE OF WHICH ARE MINE. I FEEL THIS RECALL SHOULD BE FOR ALL VEHICLES. IT SHOULD NOT MATTER WHAT STATE, AS IT IS OBVIOUS THIS DEFECT IS AFFECTING VEHICLES IN ALL STATES. THE CONSUMER SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THIS REPAIR AS IT IS DUE TO THE FAULTY MANUFACTURING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577413

5,000 miles · Apr 4, 2014
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes

THERE IS A BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) PROBLEM IN ALL COBALTS WHICH HASN'T CAME TO LIGHT YET IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. IT'S ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE, SEARCH FOR "COBALT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS" "COBALT POWER STEERING WARNING" THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE THE CAR GAUGES TO GO CRAZY AND IT WILL SAY ENGINE LIGHT, POWER…

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THERE IS A BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) PROBLEM IN ALL COBALTS WHICH HASN'T CAME TO LIGHT YET IT'S VERY DANGEROUS. IT'S ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND THERE ARE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE, SEARCH FOR "COBALT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS" "COBALT POWER STEERING WARNING" THIS PROBLEM WILL CAUSE THE CAR GAUGES TO GO CRAZY AND IT WILL SAY ENGINE LIGHT, POWER STEERING, THE TRANSMISSION GOES INTO SAFE MODE AND SHIFTS VERY HARD AND THEN CAR WANTS TO CHUG AND STALL WHILE YOUR DRIVING FORCING YOU TO PULL OVER IF POSSIBLE TO AVOID CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND THEN YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF THIS JUST AS DANGEROUS OR MORE DANGEROUS THEN THE ONGOING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. WHILE LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR ANSWERS TO WHY THIS IS HAPPENING I HAVE FOUND LOT'S AND LOT'S OF OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS I HAVE A 2006 SS COBALT AND THIS IS WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME. IT HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS, I HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENT WITH A GM DEALER FROM WHERE I HAVE PURCHASED THE CAR TO HAVE THE BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE) REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL MAKE MY CAR SAFER. BUT I DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL FOR SURE. *I REPEAT THIS IS NOT RELATED TO THE ON GOING IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ON THE 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT MODELS, THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND INVESTIGATED RIGHT AWAY. PLEASE TAKE ACTION RIGHT AWAY TO AVOID FURTHER LOSS OF LIVES* *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577299

103,163 miles · Apr 3, 2014
Air BagsSteering

THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AIRBAG LIGHT AND POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577227

Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2014
Steering

YES I WAS AT A FRIENDS HOUSE THEN I CAME BACK DOWN TURNED MY KEY AND THE POWER STEERING SIGN CAME ON I DROVE IT TO AUTO ZONE I WENT IN TO GET POWER STEERING FLUID AND I HAD NO PLACE TO PUT THE FLUID IN I LOOKED AT M MANUAL AND IT WAS NOT EVEN LISTED IN THE BOOK AT AS A PART OF MY CAR I ASKED A SPECIALIST AT AUTO ZONE WHERE DOES …

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YES I WAS AT A FRIENDS HOUSE THEN I CAME BACK DOWN TURNED MY KEY AND THE POWER STEERING SIGN CAME ON I DROVE IT TO AUTO ZONE I WENT IN TO GET POWER STEERING FLUID AND I HAD NO PLACE TO PUT THE FLUID IN I LOOKED AT M MANUAL AND IT WAS NOT EVEN LISTED IN THE BOOK AT AS A PART OF MY CAR I ASKED A SPECIALIST AT AUTO ZONE WHERE DOES THE FLUID GO THEY TOLD ME MY POWER STEERING IS ELECTRICAL SO I NEED TO GO TO MY CLOSET DEALER THEN I TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WENT AWAY BUT A REMINDER IT WAS HOT THAT DAY SO WHEN IT COOLED OFF IM GUESSN IT WENT AWAY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577184

97,000 miles · Apr 3, 2014
Engine And Engine CoolingPower Train

THE CAR RANDOMLY OUT OF NOWHERE LOST POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE CODES CAME BACK AND PROVIDED THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. 4TH RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND CURRENTLY AWAITING R…

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THE CAR RANDOMLY OUT OF NOWHERE LOST POWER AND A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND SAYS ENGINE POWER REDUCED. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. ENGINE CODES CAME BACK AND PROVIDED THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. 4TH RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND CURRENTLY AWAITING RESULTS FROM MURDOCK CHEVROLET 2375 S 625 W, WOODS CROSS, UT 84087 (801) 298-8091. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10577103

Official recalls

5

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.