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Steering complaints
689 reportsClear category filter77,653 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Service BrakesSteeringVehicle Speed Control
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY @ 55MPH AND THE POWER STEERING CUTS OFF, THE POWER BRAKES CUT OFF, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, THE TURN SIGNALS START GOING ON AND OFF AT RANDOM, THE GAUGES JUMP UP AND DOWN NONSTOP. I JUST PICKED UP MY CAR AND WAS TOLD IT REFERENCED TSB#08-07-30-021 (NHTSA#10025402). THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON BECAU…
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DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY @ 55MPH AND THE POWER STEERING CUTS OFF, THE POWER BRAKES CUT OFF, THE ABS LIGHT COMES ON, THE TURN SIGNALS START GOING ON AND OFF AT RANDOM, THE GAUGES JUMP UP AND DOWN NONSTOP. I JUST PICKED UP MY CAR AND WAS TOLD IT REFERENCED TSB#08-07-30-021 (NHTSA#10025402). THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. THE SHOP REFERENCED THE FOLLOWING ERROR CODES FROM THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT: P0575 U7300 U0121 U0140 THANK GOODNESS NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME OR AROUND ME AT THE TIME BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY STEER THE VEHICLE, BRAKE, OR ACCELERATE. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY GM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10609404
12,882 miles · Jul 7, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,882 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,800.
NHTSA ODI #10608659
130,000 miles · Jun 27, 2014
Latches/locks/linkagesPower TrainSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE CHROME COVERING ON THE DOOR HANDLE HAD DETERIORATED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD FAIL TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE CHROME COVERING ON THE DOOR HANDLE HAD DETERIORATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WASALSO INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA ODI #10606548
11,800 miles · Jun 16, 2014
Electrical SystemSteeringCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH SHE LOST CONTROL THEN FLIPPED AND ROLLED INTO AN EM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ALSO EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH SHE LOST CONTROL THEN FLIPPED AND ROLLED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,800.
NHTSA ODI #10598463
100,026 miles · Jun 8, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
I WAS DRIVING, AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, AND I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH FOR THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR WILL REMAIN POWERED. THE GAUGES(SPEEDOMETER FUEL AND RPM) WILL ALL GO DOWN TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HARD TO STEER. I DO HAVE TO STOP MY CAR, AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO…
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I WAS DRIVING, AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, AND I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH FOR THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR WILL REMAIN POWERED. THE GAUGES(SPEEDOMETER FUEL AND RPM) WILL ALL GO DOWN TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HARD TO STEER. I DO HAVE TO STOP MY CAR, AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THIS IS A INTERMITTENT ISSUE THAT I HAVE NOTICED. IT HAPPENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10596962
58,000 miles · Jun 4, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AFTER HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AFTER HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
NHTSA ODI #10596083
50,000 miles · Jun 2, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10595610
120,000 miles · May 20, 2014
Steering
CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO A RECALL. DAY AFTER I PICK IT UP FROM THERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL IT FROM A PARKING LOT (POWER STEER LIGHT WAS ON) . I CONTACTED GM AND THEY ASKED ME TO CALL THE DEALER. DEALER PROMISED ME THAT THEY WILL CALL ME BACK, THEY ALSO SAID THAT MY CAR HAD SIMILAR ISSUE IN MAY 2010, BUT GM ONLY…
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CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO A RECALL. DAY AFTER I PICK IT UP FROM THERE I WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL IT FROM A PARKING LOT (POWER STEER LIGHT WAS ON) . I CONTACTED GM AND THEY ASKED ME TO CALL THE DEALER. DEALER PROMISED ME THAT THEY WILL CALL ME BACK, THEY ALSO SAID THAT MY CAR HAD SIMILAR ISSUE IN MAY 2010, BUT GM ONLY ASKED FOR SPECIFIC PART TO BE REPLACED AT THIS TIME (LAST RECALL) AND THIS IS THE WORK THAT THEY DID. I CALLED THEM A FEW TIMES AND NO ANSWER. ON 5/3 CONTACTED GM AND I WAS TOLD THAT A CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGER WILL TAKE CARE OF MY CAR, SO I SHOULD WAIT 24HRS FOR A PHONE CALL. I KEPT CALLING GM BECAUSE NO ONE CALLED ME BACK, LEFT MESSAGE ON 5/9, 5/16 (NO ANSWER). A PHONE CALL WAS MISSING FROM THEM ON 5/9, I CALLED BACK WITH NO ANSWER... CALLED THEM YESTERDAY AGAIN AND EXPLAINED MY CONCERN DRIVING A CAR THAT SOMETIME IS HARD TO HANDLE AND MAKE TURNS AND AT THE SAME TIME I SMELL GAS INSIDE WHILE DRIVING, I ALSO SAID THAT I DO NOT WANT TO PUT MY 11 YEARS OLD IN RISK......, I WAS TOLD THAT MY CASE IS NOW WITH A HIGHER MANAGER AND THEY WILL CONTACT ME SOON. TODAY, I CALLED GM AGAIN AND THEY HAD ME WAITING FOR 25 MINUTES TO CONNECT MY CALL WITH THE MANAGER, NOTHING HAPPENED. I FEEL THIS CAR IS NOT SAFETY .... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10592830
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2014
Air BagsSteeringStructureCrashInjury
DRIVING WEST APPROX. 35 MPH LADY PULLED IN FRONT OF ACROSS 4 LANES TRAFFIC HIT BROADSIDE ON HER PASSENGER SIDE. LITTLE DAMAGE TO HER CAR. OVER $6000. DAMAGE TO MY CAR. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER OF MY CAR HURT WRIST AND HIT KNEES ON DASH. ENDED UP 8 MONTHS LATER HAVING KNEE SURGERY BECAUSE OF TEAR IN KNEE FROM WRECK. PASS…
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DRIVING WEST APPROX. 35 MPH LADY PULLED IN FRONT OF ACROSS 4 LANES TRAFFIC HIT BROADSIDE ON HER PASSENGER SIDE. LITTLE DAMAGE TO HER CAR. OVER $6000. DAMAGE TO MY CAR. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER OF MY CAR HURT WRIST AND HIT KNEES ON DASH. ENDED UP 8 MONTHS LATER HAVING KNEE SURGERY BECAUSE OF TEAR IN KNEE FROM WRECK. PASSENGER HURT WRISTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10588860
91,000 miles · May 15, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL IT BECAME STIFF AND HARD TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE CURRENT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL IT BECAME STIFF AND HARD TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY DID NOT PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,373.
NHTSA ODI #10588729
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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