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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
24 reportsClear category filter45,000 miles · Oct 13, 2011
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10430018
100,000 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. IT DOES THIS AT RANDOM TIMES, TODAY AT STOP SIGN THE CAR SPEEDOMETER ACCELERATED TO 80 MPH AND CAR SHUT DOWN WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP. NO CODES TO READ NOR DID CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10429929
82,000 miles · Jul 21, 2011
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR IN AND OUTSIDE. THE CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING, I HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD EVEN THOUGH THEIR WAS A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR MY STATE THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE LEAK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS LEAK DUE TO A FAULTY PLASTIC PART. I HOPE MY FAMILY DOESN'T D…
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STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN IM DRIVING THE CAR IN AND OUTSIDE. THE CAR HAS TROUBLE STARTING, I HAD IT CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A FUEL LEAK. CALLED GM AND WAS TOLD EVEN THOUGH THEIR WAS A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR MY STATE THEY WOULD NOT FIX THE LEAK. THIS IS A DANGEROUS LEAK DUE TO A FAULTY PLASTIC PART. I HOPE MY FAMILY DOESN'T DIE FROM INHALING FUMES OR BLOW UP. KINDA MAKES YOU THINK ITS ANOTHER PINTO EXPLODING GAS TANK DEAL. I GUESS THEY WONT DO ANYTHING UNTIL SOMEONE DIES. I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR STARTING A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IT NEW. KNOCKING WHEN THE ENGINE STARTS, USING OIL NOW, AIRBAGS NOT WORKING, SMALL ELECTRICAL THINGS KEEP GOING WRONG. WHEN I TAKE IT IN IM TOLD THEY CANT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEMS. *KB
NHTSA ODI #10413877
85,000 miles · Nov 11, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
CATALYTIC CONVERTER.ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. SO MANY BAD GM CAN'T SUPPLY NEW ONES. WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THEY WERE BACK ORDERED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR MAYBE UP TO A MONTH. WILL NOT WARRANTY MINE BECAUSE HAVING TO KEEP USING VEHICLE FOR WORK I HAVE EXCEEDED THE WARRANTY MILEAGE. TRIED AN AFTER MARKET ONE BUT MECHANIC SAID IT WOUL…
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER.ONLY THREE YEARS OLD. SO MANY BAD GM CAN'T SUPPLY NEW ONES. WAS TOLD BY THREE DEALERS THEY WERE BACK ORDERED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR MAYBE UP TO A MONTH. WILL NOT WARRANTY MINE BECAUSE HAVING TO KEEP USING VEHICLE FOR WORK I HAVE EXCEEDED THE WARRANTY MILEAGE. TRIED AN AFTER MARKET ONE BUT MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD NOT WORK, SO IT SEEMS ONLY ORIGINAL GM WILL FIT MY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10365347
369 miles · Nov 1, 2010
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT NOTICED MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS INCORRECT SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT IMMEDIATELY. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINAT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT NOTICED MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN OCTOBER 2006. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALIGNMENT WAS INCORRECT SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT IMMEDIATELY. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY SO SENSORS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE STEERING COLUMN AND POWER STEERING MOTOR, HEADLINER. CATALYTIC CONVERTER, WHEEL BEARINGS, STRUTS, AND THE HEATING/COOLING SYSTEM WERE ALL REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED COMPLETELY ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEMS WERE CONSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 369.
NHTSA ODI #10363536
63,000 miles · Aug 13, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED, BACK FIRES AND THEN BEGAN DRIVING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO AND THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHOR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED, BACK FIRES AND THEN BEGAN DRIVING NORMALLY. THE FAILURE STARTED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO AND THE FAILURE WAS CONSTANT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR LOCAL MECHANIC. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 63,500.
NHTSA ODI #10349194
6,000 miles · Jul 12, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT DIDN'T S…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, IT FAILED TO START. THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT IMMEDIATELY ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THERE WERE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE ENGINE WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT DIDN'T SAY WHAT COMPONENT WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED TWICE WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FIVE TIMES AND REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS DIAGNOSING THE FAILURE SO THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WILL NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10342712
5,600 miles · Feb 23, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineCrashFire
MY STEPBROTHER HAD TWO CHEVY COBALTS. THE FIRST ONE HE WRECKED ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHERE HE SKIDDED ON GRAVEL, HIS CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. FORTUNATELY, HE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. HE REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER COBALT. IN JANUARY 2009 HE HAD ANOTHER WRECK, SINGLE CAR. HIS CAR HIT A POLE AND IMMEDIATELY BROKE OUT IN FLAMES. …
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MY STEPBROTHER HAD TWO CHEVY COBALTS. THE FIRST ONE HE WRECKED ON A COUNTRY ROAD WHERE HE SKIDDED ON GRAVEL, HIS CAR BURST INTO FLAMES. FORTUNATELY, HE WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. HE REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER COBALT. IN JANUARY 2009 HE HAD ANOTHER WRECK, SINGLE CAR. HIS CAR HIT A POLE AND IMMEDIATELY BROKE OUT IN FLAMES. UNFORTUNATELY FOR MY FAMILY HE WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT, HE COULDN'T GET HIS SEAT BELT UNDONE AND THE FLAMES WERE MELTING THE INTERIOR CAUSING CAUSTIC FLAMES. THE POLICEMAN BROKE OUT THE BACK WINDOW TO GET HIM OUT AND THE POLICEMAN WAS HOSPITALIZED FROM SMOKE INHALATION MY BROTHER DIDN'T MAKE IT, HE DIED. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT. I WROTE TO CHEVROLET WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10313385
46,412 miles · Jan 19, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 4…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SHE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 46412.
NHTSA ODI #10300300
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
I AM THE NOT SO PROUD OWNER OF A 2007 CHEVY COBALT. I HAVE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE ALREADY HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH TO SEE IF THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILURE ISSUE IS HUGE!!!! I HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM MYSELF, BUT KNOW A COUPLE OF PEOPLE WHO…
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I AM THE NOT SO PROUD OWNER OF A 2007 CHEVY COBALT. I HAVE LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVE ALREADY HAD THE HEAD GASKET REPLACED. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH TO SEE IF THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM, I FOUND THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILURE ISSUE IS HUGE!!!! I HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM MYSELF, BUT KNOW A COUPLE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE AND AS I'M SURE YOU ARE AWARE, THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE. SOME HAVE GOTTEN INTO ACCIDENTS, OTHERS WERE EXTREMELY LUCKY. WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO GET CHEVY TO ANNOUNCE A RECALL? WILL IT TAKE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE? HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO DIE TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF. DRIVING THE CHEVY COBALT IS LIKE DRIVING A TIME BOMB......JUST WAITING FOR ANYTHING TO FREEZE UP AND MAKE DRIVING A NIGHTMARE. PLEASE GET WITH CHEVY AND ISSUE A RECALL. I REALLY HOPE SOMETHING GETS DOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND SOON. THERE ARE MANY, MANY NEW, INEXPERIENCED DRIVERS BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THIS CAR. LET'S SAVE THOSE YOUNG LIVES, AS WELL AS EVERYONE ELSE WHO DRIVES THIS DANGEROUS VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10296331
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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