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Steering complaints
59 reportsClear category filter20,500 miles · Feb 16, 2011
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineSteering
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE HERE..ON 1/18/2011 I GOT IN MY CAR WENT TO THE STORE. AT THIS TIME I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS INSIDE MY VEHICLE. NEXT DAY I STARTED CAR AND BACKED IT OUT SMELLED STRONGER GAS SMELL. PULLED CAR BACK IN GARAGE. CAR WAS TOWED TO GM DEALER. GM DEALER STATED "NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE" PAID $200 GOT …
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SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE HERE..ON 1/18/2011 I GOT IN MY CAR WENT TO THE STORE. AT THIS TIME I NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS INSIDE MY VEHICLE. NEXT DAY I STARTED CAR AND BACKED IT OUT SMELLED STRONGER GAS SMELL. PULLED CAR BACK IN GARAGE. CAR WAS TOWED TO GM DEALER. GM DEALER STATED "NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE" PAID $200 GOT CAR BACK STILL WREAKS OF STRONG GAS SMELL UPON STARTING (INSIDE THE VEHICLE). I HAVE CONTACTED THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND GM. I AM GETTING NOWHERE WITH GETTING THIS VEHICLE REPAIR. BASICALLY THE TWO WARRANTIES AREN'T BEING USED BECAUSE THE GM DEALERS DON'T WANT TO WAIT ON THEIR MONEY AND OTHER PONTIAC G-5'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM (SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL) THE FUEL MODULE AND FUEL PUMP ARE TO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE I AM GETTING CONFLICTING STATEMENTS ON "MY CAR NOT BEING ON RECALL" AND FINDINGS WHERE THERE IS A RECALL. I AM CONSIDERING GIVING THE CAR BACK AND REQUESTING A FULL REFUND IF THEY ARE NOT BACKING THEIR WARRANTY. I FEEL THIS CAR HAS SEVERE SAFETY ISSUES AND I CANNOT DRIVE A VEHICLE THAT IS A FIRE HAZARD/EXPLOSION RISK. I WAS ALWAYS TOLD IF YOU SMELL GAS DON'T DRIVE A VEHICLE. I'M STARTING TO THINK WHEN THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE THEY KNEW THERE WAS SAFETY ISSUES AS I WAS FORCED INTO GAP INSURANCE AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHAT GOOD DID IT DO TO HAVE ALL THESE PROTECTIONS IF NONE OF THEM ARE GETTING MY CAR REPAIRED. THE FIRST THING I DID AFTER SMELLING FUEL WAS LOOK UP ON RECALL INFORMATION.. VEHICLES ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO AND ALABAMA WERE ON RECALL GM STATED "YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED" WHY I AM HAVING THESE ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE.? THE RECALL STATES THE FUEL MODULE MAY CRACK AND LEAK GAS WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE/EXPLOSION. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD RECALL I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. FIRST DOOR LOCKS,THEN STEERING PROBLEM, NOW FUEL LEAK.
NHTSA ODI #10383792
31,500 miles · Dec 27, 2010
Steering
PONTIAC G5 2007 VIN [XXX] AFTER STEERING WHEEL RECALL REPAIR IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AT BILL STASEK, WHEELING, IL I STARTED TO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH . AFTER THAT I WENT TO OCEAN CADILLAC, BAL HARBOR, FL TO CHECK THE PROBLEM-THE ANSWER WAS THAT "PROBABLY" THE STRUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR …
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PONTIAC G5 2007 VIN [XXX] AFTER STEERING WHEEL RECALL REPAIR IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AT BILL STASEK, WHEELING, IL I STARTED TO HAVE KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS ON ROUGH . AFTER THAT I WENT TO OCEAN CADILLAC, BAL HARBOR, FL TO CHECK THE PROBLEM-THE ANSWER WAS THAT "PROBABLY" THE STRUT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR ABOUT $600-$800. I SAID NO. I CONTACTED PONTIAC.COM CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY EXPLAINED THAT I NEED TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP-LEHMAN BUICK GMC, MIAMI, FL TO CHECK WITH THEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER RESPONDED THAT THIS IS A "NORMAL KNOCKING NOISE" FROM THE STEERING WHEEL FOR PONTIAC G5 AT ALL!!! THE PROBLEM IS THAT NOISE STARTED AFTER THE RECALL SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER 2010. SO TYPICAL OR NORMAL THIS IS ABOUT MY SAFETY. THE CAR IS ABOUT 34000 MILES. I REQUEST TO REPAIR MY PONTIAC G5 2007. GM REFUSE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10372525
25,000 miles · Oct 1, 2010
SteeringCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON DECEMBER 13, 2009, WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING IN TORRENTIAL RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, THE VEHICLE DROVE OFF OF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER DIED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF SPEEDING OR ANY SKID MARKS.…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON DECEMBER 13, 2009, WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING IN TORRENTIAL RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE, THE VEHICLE DROVE OFF OF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER DIED AS A RESULT OF THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS OF SPEEDING OR ANY SKID MARKS. THE POLICE COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) WHICH SHE PRESUMED TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH. SHE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO STATED THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELATED FAILURE. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS AWAITING A CALL BACK. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10358770
32,000 miles · Jun 18, 2010
SteeringCrash
MY 2007 PONTIAC LOST POWER STEERING AND I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL AND HIT A BANK. GM HAD A INDEPENDENT PERSON LOOK AT IT. THEN A GM REP LOOKED AT THE REPORT AND SAID IT WASN'T THEIR FAULT. I ASK WHAT KIND OF EDUCATION SHE HAD AND SHE SAID THAT DIDN'T MATTER. THEY LOOKED AT THE CAR FOR 4 HOURS AND NO MILEAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10339067
65,000 miles · Jun 11, 2010
Steering
THE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHER WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT A SAFETY CONCERN. WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM THAT THIS VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE STEERING FAILURE BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OUR PONTIAC DEALER AND GM THAT IT DOES NOT. THE VEH…
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THE POWER STEERING FAILURE LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL AS ALL THE OTHER WARNING LIGHTS AND GAUGES QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING WHICH MAKES IT A SAFETY CONCERN. WE HAVE RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM GM THAT THIS VEHICLE MIGHT HAVE A RECALL BECAUSE OF THE STEERING FAILURE BUT HAVE BEEN TOLD BY OUR PONTIAC DEALER AND GM THAT IT DOES NOT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES IN THE LAST MONTH FOR THIS ISSUE. FIRST TIME, THE DEALER SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. WITHIN A HALF HOUR OF LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP, THE CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ECM AND AFTER A FEW WEEKS THE ISSUE HAS RETURNED AND HAS BEEN A THE DEALER FOR A WEEK BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND PROBLEMS AND SEEM TO HAVE GIVEN UP. HAVE TALKED TO GM CUSTOMER SERVICE DURING THIS WHOLE TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10335812
40,000 miles · Jun 7, 2010
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE RESTARTED IT, THE POWER STEERING STILL DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN RELAY WAS REPLACED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE RESTARTED IT, THE POWER STEERING STILL DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN RELAY WAS REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING FROM THE DEALERSHIP, THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DEALER THEN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BUT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #10335088
32,200 miles · May 5, 2010
SteeringCrash
WE HAVE A 2007 PONTIAC G5 URAD WITH 32000 MILES ON IT, WE BOUGHT IT NEW. IN FEB 2010 MY SON WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND AS HE WENT AROUND A SHARP BEND IN THE ROAD, HE STATED HE FELT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SLIDING INTO GUARD RAILS. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE, THEN WE GET A RECALL FROM PONT…
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WE HAVE A 2007 PONTIAC G5 URAD WITH 32000 MILES ON IT, WE BOUGHT IT NEW. IN FEB 2010 MY SON WAS DRIVING TO SCHOOL AND AS HE WENT AROUND A SHARP BEND IN THE ROAD, HE STATED HE FELT THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SLIDING INTO GUARD RAILS. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES SINCE, THEN WE GET A RECALL FROM PONTIAC ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM . I TOLD THEM ABOUT IT , THEY HAD A INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR LOOK AT IT AND A GIRL NAMED BRANDY CALLED AND SAID IT WAS HER DECISION NOT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I ASKED WHAT HER QUALIFICATIONS WERE AND SHE SAID IT DIDN'T MATTER WHAT HER EDUCATION WAS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10329021
61,432 miles · Apr 7, 2010
Steering
POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING APPROX 40 MPH. PARKED VEHICLE AT WORK, STARTED AFTER SHIFT AND POWER STEERING RESUMED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324196
22,000 miles · Apr 5, 2010
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD FAIL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING ICON ILLUMINATING ON THE WARNING PANEL. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10323841
72,000 miles · Mar 24, 2010
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL. THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000.
NHTSA ODI #10321714
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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