NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,564 reports51,000 miles · Oct 26, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSteering
MY HUSBAND BOUGHT HIS CAR NOV.6, 2008 AND SINCE THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM ANYTHING BUT THAT ONE WINDOW ON THE RIGHT OF THE BACK SEAT WON'T MOVE. ANYWAY, ON OCT.22, 2011, MY HUSBAND WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OFF, THANK GOD HE MADE IT SAFE TO OUR HOME. ON MONDAY, HE MADE THE APPOINTMENT TO THE DEAL…
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MY HUSBAND BOUGHT HIS CAR NOV.6, 2008 AND SINCE THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM ANYTHING BUT THAT ONE WINDOW ON THE RIGHT OF THE BACK SEAT WON'T MOVE. ANYWAY, ON OCT.22, 2011, MY HUSBAND WAS COMING HOME FROM WORK WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OFF, THANK GOD HE MADE IT SAFE TO OUR HOME. ON MONDAY, HE MADE THE APPOINTMENT TO THE DEALER PLACE FOR THE RECALL WE KEPT ON PUTTING OFF. SO THE FOLLOWING MORNING, TUESDAY, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE CAR WAS WORKING FINE THAT WHOLE DAY. THE NEXT MORNING, THE CAR WON'T DO ANYTHING AT ALL. THE UN/LOCK BUTTON WON'T WORK AS IF THERE'S NO POWER AND THE CAR WON'T START. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10432936
69,144 miles · Oct 26, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
IT'S MY MOTHER INLAWS CAR SHE STARTED SMELLING STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR AND GAS LEAKS ON THE GROUND WHILE IT IS RUNNING I LOOKED TO SEE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I AM A MECHANIC IT'S LEAKING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES ON TOP THE GAS TANK THEY'RE CRACKED AND LEAKING GAS THE FUMMES ARE STRONG I A…
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IT'S MY MOTHER INLAWS CAR SHE STARTED SMELLING STRONG GAS SMELL INSIDE THE CAR AND OUTSIDE THE CAR AND GAS LEAKS ON THE GROUND WHILE IT IS RUNNING I LOOKED TO SEE WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I AM A MECHANIC IT'S LEAKING FROM THE PLASTIC FUEL LINES ON TOP THE GAS TANK THEY'RE CRACKED AND LEAKING GAS THE FUMMES ARE STRONG I ASLO NOTICE ONLINE THAT THEY HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL LINES CRACKING ON 2006 AND 2007 COBALT BUT I GUESS IT DOESN'T COVER VIRGINIA I DON'T KNOW BUT IT SEEMS LIKE WE ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WITH THIS PROBLEM BUT I WOULD FOR IT TO GET FIXED ITS A FIRE HAZZARD IF THE OTHER STATES COVERED THE RECALL FOR FREE THEN THEY SHOULD COVER THE OTHER STATES COMPLAINTS BECAUSE IT DID GET VERY HOT AND DRY THIS SUMMER AND THAT'S WHAT THEY SAY CAUSES THEM TO CRACK SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IT'S NOT SAFE FOR THE ENVIROMENT HAVING 2007 VEHICLES LEAKING GAS DUE TO MANUFACTURES PARTS IT'S NOT OUR FAULT THE LINES CRACK IT'S THE MANUFACTURES WHO BUILT OR MADE THE CHEAP PLASTIC LINES MY KIDS AND HER OTHER GRAND KIDS RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE IT'S HER ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION SHE BOUGHT HOPEING IT WOULD BE RELIABLE THANKS FOR LISTENING. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10432831
83,207 miles · Oct 19, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
EXPERIENCED STRONG FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND SCHEDULED APPT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. OWNER RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND VEHICLE RECALL 09226A. WHEN VEHICLE WENT IN FOR SERVICE, OWNER WAS ADVISED BY SERVICE REP THAT RECALL WAS NOT FOR THE VEHICLE AND CH…
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EXPERIENCED STRONG FUEL ODOR IN AND AROUND VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING. CONTACTED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND SCHEDULED APPT TO HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED. OWNER RESEARCHED THE ISSUE AND FOUND VEHICLE RECALL 09226A. WHEN VEHICLE WENT IN FOR SERVICE, OWNER WAS ADVISED BY SERVICE REP THAT RECALL WAS NOT FOR THE VEHICLE AND CHARGES WOULD APPLY. VIN INDICATES IT WAS IN THE VIN BREAKPOINTS BUT VEHICLE WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH ANY OF THE STATES IDENTIFIED (ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, NEVADA, AND TEXAS). APPEARS THE GM AND/OR THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS HAVE MISINTERPRETED THE RECALL TO MEAN BOTH THE VIN BREAKPOINTS AND THE AFFECTED STATES HAVE TO BE VALID FOR THE RECALL TO APPLY. REPAIR WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY. OWNER NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL VEHICLE OWNERS WITH VINS WITHIN THE BREAKPOINTS WITH NO CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO A PARTICULAR STATE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430805
78,000 miles · Oct 17, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE ODOR OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS A FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM, HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL LIST AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR IT. THE ISSUES THAT ARE UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS CAR ARE WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR, YE…
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THE ODOR OF GASOLINE AROUND THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAS BEEN DRIVEN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS A FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM AND THERE IS A RECALL ON THEM, HOWEVER MY VIN IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL LIST AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR IT. THE ISSUES THAT ARE UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS CAR ARE WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY CAR, YET MY CAR IS NOT UNDER THE RECALL LIST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430466
52,200 miles · Oct 13, 2011
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2007 AND NO PROBLEMS TILL NOW. 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING VEHICLE, SHE IS A COLLEGE STUDENT. SHE DRIVES IN MAJOR CITY DAILY AND DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL GAUGE CLUSTER WENT CRAZY AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. SCARING HER, SHE PARKED THE CAR IN A CHURCH LOT AND I SENT THE CAR TO A DEALER THE NEXT…
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PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2007 AND NO PROBLEMS TILL NOW. 22 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING VEHICLE, SHE IS A COLLEGE STUDENT. SHE DRIVES IN MAJOR CITY DAILY AND DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL GAUGE CLUSTER WENT CRAZY AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT. SCARING HER, SHE PARKED THE CAR IN A CHURCH LOT AND I SENT THE CAR TO A DEALER THE NEXT DAY. I HAD FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR AND INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF SUCH WHEN THE WORK WAS TO BE DONE. THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR UNDER THE RECALL BUT ALSO CHARGED ME $780.00 TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN WHICH THEY SAID WAS BAD. I HAVE FOUND 1000 + COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET OF PEOPLE SAYING THEIR STEERING COLUMNS WERE SUPPOSEDLY BAD AS WELL WITH 1 PERSON HAVING THEIRS REPLACED 3 TIMES NOW. SHE PICKED THE CAR UP AND 2 WEEKS LATER THE SAME THING OCCURS AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP LOOKS AT IT FOR 4 DAYS AND CLAIM THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG SO DO NOTHING BUT INVESTIGATE. THEY CLAIM THE CODES WERE ERASED ON THE COMPUTER BECAUSE WE DROVE IT AFTER THE FAULT BUT THE CAR WAS PARKED AND IMMEDIATELY HAULED TO THE DEALER ON A FLATBED TRUCK. AS I SAID BEFORE THERE ARE WELL OVER 1,000 COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET THAT I HAVE FOUND MYSELF SO I AM SURE THERE ARE A LOT MORE. AS SOON AS I CAN AFFORD IT THIS CAR WILL BE PUT IN TOWN SQUARE WITH A BIG LEMON SIGN ON IT AND SHE WILL BE DRIVING SOMETHING OTHER THAN GM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10430136
45,000 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
112,000 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK THAT WOULD SPILL FUELS UNDER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL LEAK THAT WOULD SPILL FUELS UNDER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000. UPDATED 10/28/11*LJ
NHTSA ODI #10429647
94,500 miles · Oct 12, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED THE SMELL OF FUEL FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START PROPERLY AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE FUEL PUMP C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED THE SMELL OF FUEL FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START PROPERLY AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT THE FUEL PUMP COULD POSSIBLY NEED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN DID NOT QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:09V419000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 94,642.
NHTSA ODI #10429594
24,866 miles · Oct 6, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline
24,866 MILE FUEL TANK DEFECT. CRACK IN THE TANK CLOSE TO THE FILLER NECK. NO IMPACT , NO COLLISION. SUPPLIER DEFECT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428952
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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