NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,564 reportsMileage unknown · Feb 6, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System
MASSIVE FUEL LEAK IN ORIGINAL FUEL LINES. DUE TO HEAT TAPE INSULATION WRAPPED AROUND THE FUEL LINES RUNNING FROM THE FUEL FILTER. THE INSULATION IS THERE BECAUSE THE FUEL LINES RUN ALONG THE EXHAUST PIPE. DUE TO THE INSULATION WATER, ICE, SALT, AND SAND ARE TRAPPED INSIDE AND CORRODED THE LINES. UPON LOOKING INTO COBALT SPECIFIC…
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MASSIVE FUEL LEAK IN ORIGINAL FUEL LINES. DUE TO HEAT TAPE INSULATION WRAPPED AROUND THE FUEL LINES RUNNING FROM THE FUEL FILTER. THE INSULATION IS THERE BECAUSE THE FUEL LINES RUN ALONG THE EXHAUST PIPE. DUE TO THE INSULATION WATER, ICE, SALT, AND SAND ARE TRAPPED INSIDE AND CORRODED THE LINES. UPON LOOKING INTO COBALT SPECIFIC FORUMS, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #11307408
2,330,000 miles · Feb 5, 2020
Steering
DRIVE MY CAR WAS PARKING IT AND SUDDENLY STEERING WENT OUT AND CODE CAME UP READING POWER STEERING.
NHTSA ODI #11307299
136,400 miles · Jan 24, 2020
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD, ABOUT TO TURN RIGHT WHEN MY LOCKS STARTED LOCKING/UNLOCKING ON THEIR OWN REPEATEDLY. MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ACTIVATES.. MY DASH FLASHES SERVICE TRACTION /POWER STEERING. SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING.
NHTSA ODI #11301516
176,000 miles · Jan 21, 2020
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE FAILED AND WAS LEAKING OUT FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELCO CHEVROLET DEALER, (15110 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011, (636) 232-0007) WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS ORDERED FOR THE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE FAILED AND WAS LEAKING OUT FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ELCO CHEVROLET DEALER, (15110 MANCHESTER RD, BALLWIN, MO 63011, (636) 232-0007) WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS ORDERED FOR THE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER: 9-5748420141. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 176,000.
NHTSA ODI #11300663
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2020
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE AIRBAG. CONSUMER STATED THAT AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. *LD *JS
NHTSA ODI #11299850
100,000 miles · Dec 27, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND SEIZED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND SEIZED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #11291493
Mileage unknown · Dec 18, 2019
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION,THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO CASEY CHEVROLET (11700 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606, (75…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. ON ONE OCCASION,THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING AND THE POWER STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO CASEY CHEVROLET (11700 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606, (757) 320-1476) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD COMPUTER FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A COST ESTIMATE OF $800 FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11289969
Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2019
Fuel System, Gasoline
FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS A GAINING SMELL OF FUEL HAS BEEN SMELLED IN THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THERE IS A "PEEING" OF GAS OUT OF MY CAR FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. IT DOES NOT LEAK AS BAD WHILE IN PARK. AFTER SOME INITIAL DIAGNOSING, THERE IS A FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON MANY CHEVY COBALTS,…
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FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS A GAINING SMELL OF FUEL HAS BEEN SMELLED IN THE VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN NOTICED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THERE IS A "PEEING" OF GAS OUT OF MY CAR FROM UNDER THE GAS TANK. IT DOES NOT LEAK AS BAD WHILE IN PARK. AFTER SOME INITIAL DIAGNOSING, THERE IS A FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN RECALLED ON MANY CHEVY COBALTS, BUT NOT MINE. BELOW IS THE RECALL INFORMATION: RECALL NUMBER 12V459000 RECALL DATE 09/19/2012 COMPONENT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP SUMMARY 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 FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. WHAT OWNERS SHOULD DO 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. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11287521
24,000 miles · Dec 3, 2019
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS NOT REGISTERING WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX AUTO GROUP CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK GMC (150 ROBERT DANN DR, PAINTED POST, NY 14870, (607) 937-…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS NOT REGISTERING WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOX AUTO GROUP CHEVROLET CADILLAC BUICK GMC (150 ROBERT DANN DR, PAINTED POST, NY 14870, (607) 937-5431) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT REGISTERING AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND THAT THE RETRACTOR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
NHTSA ODI #11286659
50,000 miles · Nov 15, 2019
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR DO SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ALSO TURN ON BY THEMSELVES SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND OFF. WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 AND NEWER COBALTS. TYPICALLY CARS HAD A PHYSICAL RELAY TO CONTROL THE HEADLI…
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THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS ON THE CAR DO SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY ALSO TURN ON BY THEMSELVES SOMETIMES WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND OFF. WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2007 AND NEWER COBALTS. TYPICALLY CARS HAD A PHYSICAL RELAY TO CONTROL THE HEADLIGHTS. IN THESE CARS THE RELAY CIRCUIT IS BUILT IN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX. THE BOX IS NOT SEAL PROPERLY AND MOISTURE GETS INTO THE BOX, CAUSING A FAILURE ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THIS CAR FIRST STARTED DOING THIS BACK IN 2009 WHEN MY DAUGHTER HAD IT. I RECENTLY TOOK THE CAR BACK AND IT WAS STILL BEHAVING IN THIS MANNER. THE WORK AROUND THAT SEEMED TO WORK FOR A LONG TIME WAS TO MANUALLY TURN THE AUTO LIGHTS OFF USING THE MULTIFUNCTION LEVER ON THE STEERING WHEEL. TODAY, THE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON BY THEMSELVES WHEN THE CAR WAS PARKED. ALSO, TURNING THE AUTO LIGHTS OFF MANUALLY HAS STOPPED BEING EFFECTIVE. WE ARE NOW FEARFUL, WILL THE LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHILE WE ARE DRIVING, AND OFF COURSE WILL WE BE STRANDED WITH A DEAD BATTERY WHEN PARKING THE CAR. THE SOLUTION SEEMS TO BE TO REPLACE THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT A $200 PART PLUS A FEW LABOR HOURS. THEN YOU HAVE TO RIG UP A SOLUTION TO MAKE THE DEFECTIVE BOX SEAL, SUCH AS ADDING WEATHERSTRIPPING. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL FOR GM TO FIX AT NO COST TO CUSTOMER. [XXX] *PM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11280418
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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