IllustrationNot sure if ignition has ever been changed but I’ve been reading that there is a recall on my eps system as to that matter I have no power steering and would like to kno if it will be covered if I take it to gm dealership close to me
2008 Pontiac G5
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 29 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports2 fire reports13 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
24 reportsWHILE DRIVING IN TOWN AROUND OTHER VEHICLES NAMELY THOSE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS AND AT STOP LIGHTS. IT FELT AS THOUGH THERE WAS A TON OF PRESSURE INSIDE MY VEHICLE ALMOST LIKE THE THE WINDOWS WERE GOING TO EXPLODE. IM NOT SURE HOW TO EXPLAIN IT MAYBE A GRAVATAIONAL DOWNWARD PULL? ALMOST LIKE A CHEMICAL BURN FROM THE BRIGHTNESS OF OT…
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WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN AROUND OTHER VEHICLES NAMELY THOSE WITH BRIGHT LIGHTS AND AT STOP LIGHTS. IT FELT AS THOUGH THERE WAS A TON OF PRESSURE INSIDE MY VEHICLE ALMOST LIKE THE THE WINDOWS WERE GOING TO EXPLODE. IM NOT SURE HOW TO EXPLAIN IT MAYBE A GRAVATAIONAL DOWNWARD PULL? ALMOST LIKE A CHEMICAL BURN FROM THE BRIGHTNESS OF OTHER HEADILGHTS AND THE VEHICLE MIRRORS MIXED CHEMICAL NOMENCLATURE WERE HAVING A BAD REACTION. THIS CAUSED ME TO BECOME AWARE OF AN ISSUE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND HAD THE BATTERY TESTED NOTICING THE BATTERY WAS LOCATED IN THE TRUNK WITH NO PROTECTION SURROUNDING THE BATTERY AND WIRES SEMI EXPOSED PLACED NEXT TO FUSES AND SHEET METAL. WHO DESIGNES THINGS LIKE THAT? THATS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN. TODAY MY HEAD STILL HURTS AND I WILL BE SEEKING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
HAD RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. GOT IT REPLACED NOW THE KEY BROKE OFF IN IT
SERVICE AIR BAGS SHOWS ON DASH ON STARTUP, BOUGHT THIS WAY FROM HOLZ CHEVY IN HALES CORNERS, WI. WAS TOLD IT WAS A NON ISSUE. ELECTRICAL- CHANGES FROM RADIO TO AUX RANDOMLY, THE BACK SPEAKERS WORK CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE NEVER WORKS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WORKS ON OCCASION (IF YOU HIT A POT HOLE HARD ENOUGH IT'LL GO ON/OFF).…
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SERVICE AIR BAGS SHOWS ON DASH ON STARTUP, BOUGHT THIS WAY FROM HOLZ CHEVY IN HALES CORNERS, WI. WAS TOLD IT WAS A NON ISSUE. ELECTRICAL- CHANGES FROM RADIO TO AUX RANDOMLY, THE BACK SPEAKERS WORK CONSTANTLY, THE DRIVER SIDE NEVER WORKS AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WORKS ON OCCASION (IF YOU HIT A POT HOLE HARD ENOUGH IT'LL GO ON/OFF). FUEL- FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING FROM DRIVER SIDE, IN FRONT OF REAR WHEEL. RIGHT BY THE HEAT SHIELD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE KEY TURNED ENOUGH TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, BUT DID NOT TURN ENOUGH TO SHUT OFF THE ELECTRONICS AND LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE KEY TURNED ENOUGH TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF, BUT DID NOT TURN ENOUGH TO SHUT OFF THE ELECTRONICS AND LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO MONTHS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FAILURE WAS STILL PRESENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
REFERENCE NHTSA ID NUMBER10850549--LOSS OF LEFT FRONT SPEAKER CHIMES AND RADIO SOUND --OK AFTER BOTH SPEAKERS WERE REPLACED--AFTER A WHILE PROBLEM RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER AGAIN-- FINALLY HAD AN "EPIPHANY" AND REMOVED CORROSION ON THE HARNESS PIGTAIL CONNECTOR WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER LU…
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REFERENCE NHTSA ID NUMBER10850549--LOSS OF LEFT FRONT SPEAKER CHIMES AND RADIO SOUND --OK AFTER BOTH SPEAKERS WERE REPLACED--AFTER A WHILE PROBLEM RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER AGAIN-- FINALLY HAD AN "EPIPHANY" AND REMOVED CORROSION ON THE HARNESS PIGTAIL CONNECTOR WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE LEFT FRONT SPEAKER LUGS USING Q TIPS, SMALL SCREWDRIVER AND GREAT CARE USING CONTACT CLEANER LIQUID FROM A SMALL 2 OUNCE SPRAY CAN OF DEOXIT-D100 MADE BY CAIG LAB INC OF POWAY, CAL.--WEBSITE WWW.CAIG.COM--I GOT MY CAN FROM YOU-DO-IT ELECTRONICS IN NEEDHAM MASS.-TEL:781-449-1005--SUGGESTION-AFTER REMOVING THE PIGTAIL CONNECTOR FROM THE SPEAKER PLACE AN OLD TOWEL BETWEEN THE PIGTAIL CONNECTOR AND THE SPEAKER TO PREVENT OVERSPRAY FROM LANDING ON ANYTHING BUT THE PIGTAIL CONNECTOR--FORTUNATELY THE CAN HAS A METERED "ONE SHOT" TYPE SPRAY EVERY TIME YOU PRESS THE BUTTON ON THE CAN--AFTER WETTING THE HARNESS PIGTAIL CONNECTOR THOROUGHLY I PUSHED IT ONTO THE LEFT SPEAKER CONNECTOR AND REMOVED IT AFTER WAITING SEVERAL MINUTES--THEN REPEATED THIS PROCEDURE SEVERAL TIMES----THAT WAS THE END OF THE PROBLEM!! THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WAS THE NEED TO REMOVE THE LEFT FRONT DOOR PANEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SPEAKER BUT IT WAS WELL WORTH IT SINCE I LISTEN TO THE RADIO A LOT. MOSTLY JAZZ!! GOOD LUCK
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 2014. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT START. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED IN 2014. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
ALL CHIMES HAVE STOPPED WORKING. FRONT SPEAKERS OUT AS WELL. NOTICED FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO THAT WHEN THE SPEAKERS KICK OUT (MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF DRIVING OR STATIONARY), THE CHIMES STOP WORKING. NO "KEY IN THE IGNITION" ALARM, NO TURN SIGNAL CLICKING, NO SEAT BELT ALARM, ETC. WHEN IT DOES WORK, EVERYTHING WORKS. WHEN IT GOES …
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ALL CHIMES HAVE STOPPED WORKING. FRONT SPEAKERS OUT AS WELL. NOTICED FOR THE LAST YEAR OR SO THAT WHEN THE SPEAKERS KICK OUT (MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF DRIVING OR STATIONARY), THE CHIMES STOP WORKING. NO "KEY IN THE IGNITION" ALARM, NO TURN SIGNAL CLICKING, NO SEAT BELT ALARM, ETC. WHEN IT DOES WORK, EVERYTHING WORKS. WHEN IT GOES OUT, IT ALL GOES OUT AT ONCE. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL ASSY. BECAUSE THE INTERNAL WHITE PLASTIC PIECE THAT KICKS OFF THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS IS BROKEN. I HAVE SEEN MANY POSTS FOR THE ALARM CHIME ISSUE FROM DIFFERENT BLOGS, BUT GM STILL INSISTS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM. I AM NOW AT 99,765 MILES ON A 10 YEAR OLD CAR. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS FIXED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. DURING THE CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND UPPER TORSO TRAUMA AND THE FRONT PASSE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A DITCH. DURING THE CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND UPPER TORSO TRAUMA AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUFFERED A FRACTURED NECK, VERTEBRAE, AND A CONCUSSION. BOTH OCCUPANTS REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC G5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Official recalls
414V171000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 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.
14V047000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch
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.
12V459000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
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.
10V073000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
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.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE10005 · Electric Power Steering Failure
Opened Jan 27, 2010 · Closed Jul 19, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:electric Power Assist System
In a March 1, 2010 letter, General Motors Corporation (GM) provided a defect information report to NHTSA regarding a problem that could result in sudden loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2005 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and MY 2007 through 2010 Pontiac G5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS).The letter indicates that the loss of steering assist could occur at any time while driving and that, once assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a chime sounds to inform the driver.The letter further states that steering control is maintained in manual mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds.In the next ignition cycle, power assist is typically regained and the DIC message is no longer displayed.GM's letter identifies the root cause of the EPS failure as the EPS motor and indicates that production of a new motor started in December 2009.GM's recall repair procedure instructs dealers to replace the EPS motor in all recalled vehicles. ODI's analysis of all information available related to sudden loss of EPS assist while driving in the MY 2005 through 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles shows current complaint and warranty rates of 323/100,000 vehicles and 0.4% respectively.In response to ODI's request for information, GM identified 81 complaints where a crash was claimed that may be related to loss of EPS assist.ODI's analysis of all crash claims was based on verifiable factors such as; whether a loss of EPS was indicated at the time of the crash by a chime or malfunction indicator lamp or if a EPS related component malfunction was identified after the crash occurred.With this method ODI identified 36 possible crashes related to EPS failure.GM assessed crash claims based on the available facts and excluded crash claims that indicated that the vehicle was travelling at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater.GM said that it believes if power assist is lost while a vehicle is moving at speeds in the range of 30 mph or greater there is a small difference in steering efforts perceived in subjective evaluations at those speeds and it is unlikely to lead to loss of vehicle control. Based on GM's safety recall, this investigation is closed.