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281 reportsClear category filter50,000 miles · Feb 25, 2013
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL, BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL, BUT THE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRICAL IGNITION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE STARTED TO NOTICE THE FAILURE AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 101,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10499910
80,000 miles · Jan 30, 2013
Electrical System
THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE CAR KEEP UNLOCKING AND LOCKING WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPING. IT HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 50 TIMES EVERY TIME I DRIVE. THE LOCKS WILL ALSO LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE THE CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED LEAVING IT VULNERABLE TO THEFT. I HAVE TO KEEP MY CAR IN MY GARAGE FOR FEAR OF THEFT. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. THI…
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THE DOOR LOCKS ON THE CAR KEEP UNLOCKING AND LOCKING WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPING. IT HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 50 TIMES EVERY TIME I DRIVE. THE LOCKS WILL ALSO LOCK AND UNLOCK WHILE THE CAR IS OFF AND LOCKED LEAVING IT VULNERABLE TO THEFT. I HAVE TO KEEP MY CAR IN MY GARAGE FOR FEAR OF THEFT. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE. THIS IS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AS THEY WILL TRY AND OPEN THE DOORS. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING A FEW TIMES. IT IS GETTING COSTLY TO NO AVAIL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10495208
Mileage unknown · Jan 16, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE TO UNPLUG FUSES TO PREVENT BATTERY FROM DRAINING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULAR. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE AND IT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. WATER IS ABLE TO GET UNDER THE COVER AND FLOOD THE BCM, CAUSING IT…
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HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. I HAVE TO UNPLUG FUSES TO PREVENT BATTERY FROM DRAINING. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS WAS A FAILURE OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULAR. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS ISSUE AND IT IS APPARENTLY A DESIGN FLAW. WATER IS ABLE TO GET UNDER THE COVER AND FLOOD THE BCM, CAUSING IT TO FAIL. WILL COST OVER $500 TO REPAIR. I AM A BROKE COLLEGE STUDENT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10493267
105,000 miles · Jan 16, 2013
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Service Brakes
THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS TURNED ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BUT USUALLY GOES AWAY. WHILE HITTING MY BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY TO EXIT, MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TURNED ON TODAY. I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 AND SLOWING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY CAUSING ME TO SLAM FORWARD IN MY CHAIR AND ALMOST CAUSING THE PERSON BEHI…
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THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT HAS TURNED ON SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BUT USUALLY GOES AWAY. WHILE HITTING MY BRAKES ON THE FREEWAY TO EXIT, MY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TURNED ON TODAY. I WAS GOING ABOUT 60 AND SLOWING WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY CAUSING ME TO SLAM FORWARD IN MY CHAIR AND ALMOST CAUSING THE PERSON BEHIND ME TO HIT ME. ONCE I STOPPED AT THE LIGHT AND HIT THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN, IT AGAIN JERKED. I PARKED MY CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND PUT IT INTO DRIVE AND IMMEDIATELY THE CAR JOLTS. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS EACH TIME I SWITCH FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND FROM BRAKING TO DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10493253
45,000 miles · Jan 10, 2013
Air BagsElectrical SystemSeat Belts
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE SHUTS OFF WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT GOES ON. SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THEN IT WILL BE FINE FOR A WHILE. I THINK IT IS SENSOR ON THE SEATBELT RETRACTOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10492153
137,000 miles · Dec 19, 2012
Electrical SystemPower Train
FIRST OFF 10,000 MILES AFTER MY WARRANTY ENDED THE CLUTCH WENT ON THIS CAR. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH 3 MORE TIMES, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. WHOEVER AT CHEVY DECIDED TO USE ATF IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARE DUE TO THEIR OWN DESIGN FLAW OF A SMALLER WHOLE THEREBY CREATING SYNCH…
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FIRST OFF 10,000 MILES AFTER MY WARRANTY ENDED THE CLUTCH WENT ON THIS CAR. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH 3 MORE TIMES, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND THEN REBUILD THE TRANSMISSION. WHOEVER AT CHEVY DECIDED TO USE ATF IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION CARE DUE TO THEIR OWN DESIGN FLAW OF A SMALLER WHOLE THEREBY CREATING SYNCHOS WHICH WERE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED SHOULD BE SHOT. SO HERE WE ARE AGAIN FOR ANNUAL TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE..IE: THE CLUTCH WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME WE CHANGED IT AND SINCE ALL THE FRAME BOLTS WERE STRIPPED OUT FROM THE "LICENSED MECHANIC" WHO DID IT THE LAST 3 TIMES, WE HAD TO TAKE IT OUT THE TOP. NEXT CAME THE NEW STARTER THAT HAD TO BE PUT IN AND NOW IT IS ALL BACK TOGETHER, ALL FUSES CHECKED OUT OK, THE BATTERY IS OK, THE STARTER CHECKS OUT OF, BUT....THE CAR WILL NOT START. DASH LIGHTS INDICATE THAT THERE IS A POWER STEERING ISSUE AND I AM OUT OF GAS, BOTH OF WHICH ARE INCORRECT SO SOMETHING IS WRONG AND I AM OUT OF IDEAS AS TO WHAT ON THIS STUPID CAR THAT I NEVER SHOULD HAVE PURCHASED AND WILL NEVER PURCHASE AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS JUNK!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10489222
90,000 miles · Dec 7, 2012
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS SINCE THE SHIFTER FAILED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PREVENTED HER FROM TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS SINCE THE SHIFTER FAILED TO MOVE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE PREVENTED HER FROM TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10487711
65,000 miles · Nov 12, 2012
Electrical System
THE SAFETY CHIMES FOR THE TURN SIGNAL, SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING, KEYS LEFT IN, LIGHTS ON WORK THROUGH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS DOOR RADIO SPEAKER. THIS SPEAKER SEEMS TO GO IN MANY CARS. THE REST OF THE SPEAKERS WORK FINE BUT ARE NOT CONNECTED THE SAFETY SYSTEM. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED EXAMPLES OF THIS ON LINE. THIS IS A SAFET…
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THE SAFETY CHIMES FOR THE TURN SIGNAL, SEAT BELTS NOT WORKING, KEYS LEFT IN, LIGHTS ON WORK THROUGH THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS DOOR RADIO SPEAKER. THIS SPEAKER SEEMS TO GO IN MANY CARS. THE REST OF THE SPEAKERS WORK FINE BUT ARE NOT CONNECTED THE SAFETY SYSTEM. THERE ARE MANY DOCUMENTED EXAMPLES OF THIS ON LINE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. WHAT IF A CHILD IS LEFT IN A CAR WHILE THE KEYS WERE LEFT IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR IS STARTED AND THE CHILD SENDS THE CAR INTO THE STREET RESULTING IN MANY FATALITIES. WHAT ABOUT THE DRIVER THAT FORGETS TO FASTEN SEATBELTS AND DON'T GET THE WARNING CHIME. THIS IS NOT A EASY FIX FOR THE DO IT YOURSELF AS THE DOOR NEEDS TO CAME APART TO ACCESS. THIS NEEDS TO BE A SAFETY RECALL AND GM NEEDS TO CORRECT BEFORE A TRAGEDY HAPPENS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10484039
Mileage unknown · Oct 17, 2012
Electrical SystemPower Train
CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF, KEY GOES TO ACC THEN WONT TURN ANY FARTHER. I HAVE TO PUSH THE SHIFTER BUTTON BEFORE IT WILL RELEASE THE KEY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10480797
151,000 miles · Sep 30, 2012
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
BATTERY DIED IN CAR, HAD TO JUMP THE CAR. CAR STARTED FINE, STEERING SEEMED TO BE A LITTLE TIGHT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WENT AWAY. HOWEVER UPON ARRIVING AT HOME THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND THE SHIFTER WOULD SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EASILY WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS IN THE SHI…
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BATTERY DIED IN CAR, HAD TO JUMP THE CAR. CAR STARTED FINE, STEERING SEEMED TO BE A LITTLE TIGHT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING THE TIGHTNESS IN THE STEERING WENT AWAY. HOWEVER UPON ARRIVING AT HOME THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION, AND THE SHIFTER WOULD SHIFT INTO ANY GEAR EASILY WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS IN THE SHIFTER BUTTON. ALSO IN ATTEMPTS TO REMOVE THE KEY THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOW LOCKED ALL THE WAY TO THE RIGHT WITH THE WHEELS LOCKED IN THE RIGHT POSITION. WAS ABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION BY LOCATING THE EMERGENCY KEY RELEASE SWITCH UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN BUT CAR WILL NOT START NOW AS KEY WONT TURN ALL THE WAY, AND SHIFTER STILL SHIFTS INTO ANY GEAR WITHOUT HAVING TO PRESS THE SHIFTER BUTTON. CAR WAS PARKED FRONT FIRST AGAINST BUILDING SO I HAVE NO IDEA HOW I WILL GET IT TOWED OUT OF THERE TO A SHOP TO FIX IT! I SUSPECT THE SHIFTER CABLE ASSEMBLY AT THE END OF THE SHIFTER WHICH IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC IS BROKEN. WILL VERIFY WHEN ITS TAKEN APART. I HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 50 OTHER CASES ON THE INTERNET WHERE THIS PIECE BREAKS AND CAUSES THE CAR NOT TO REGISTER IT BEING IN PARK AND WILL NOT RELEASE KEY FROM IGNITION. GM RECALLED CERTAIN YEARS FOR SHIFTER PROBLEMS BUT NOT THE 2007 UNFORTUNATELY! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10478016
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.
Sep 19, 2012
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
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.
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