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Electrical System complaints
323 reportsClear category filter64,000 miles · Jan 12, 2010
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE IT BEGAN TO STALL AND SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT GASOLINE WAS POURING INTO THE ENGINE AND THAT THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE IT BEGAN TO STALL AND SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT GASOLINE WAS POURING INTO THE ENGINE AND THAT THE IGNITION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64000.
NHTSA ODI #10299093
47,000 miles · Jan 6, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY BECAME STUCK INSIDE OF THE IGNITION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE KEY CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 47000.
NHTSA ODI #10298438
76,384 miles · Jan 3, 2010
Electrical SystemPower Train
I OWN A 2005 CHEVY COBALT. THIS VEHICLE IS MY FAMILIES' ONLY MEANS OF FAMILY TRANSPORTATION. ALSO, I HAVE VERY SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING A VERY HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. THE VEHICLE IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRAVELING TO MY DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS. AT RANDOM TIMES MY CAR HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND LOCKED THE KEYS IN THE …
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I OWN A 2005 CHEVY COBALT. THIS VEHICLE IS MY FAMILIES' ONLY MEANS OF FAMILY TRANSPORTATION. ALSO, I HAVE VERY SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING A VERY HIGH RISK PREGNANCY. THE VEHICLE IS MY ONLY MEANS OF TRAVELING TO MY DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS. AT RANDOM TIMES MY CAR HAS SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, AND LOCKED THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IT HAS TROUBLE STAYING IN DRIVE, AND STARTS TO SLIP INTO NEUTRAL PERIODICALLY. THE PROBLEMS USUALLY OCCUR WHILE I AM DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE CHEVY DEALERSHIP IN TOWN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION TO HAVE THE ISSUE FIXED. THEY HAVE CHANGED ITEMS WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN AND TOLD ME THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. YET, JUST TODAY, THE CAR SHUT OFF AGAIN. I CANNOT EXPLAIN HOW IMPORTANT IT IS THAT I HAVE A RELIABLE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM MY DOCTORS. I HAVE EXPLAINED THAT FACT TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. IF I AM UNABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE DOCTOR OF HOSPITAL, MY MEDICAL CONDITIONS CAN TAKE MY LIFE, OR MY UNBORN CHILD'S. I NEED TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED, BEFORE I GO BANKRUPT PAYING FOR THEM TO FIX WHAT THEY CANNOT SEEM TO FIND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10297851
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2009
Electrical SystemSteering
POWERSTEERING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THERE IS THEN NO POWERSTEERING AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD AS I ACCELERATE. WHEN STOPPING THE CAR ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT KEEP SPEED THE NEEDLE JUST MOVES UP AND DOWN. TOOK CAR IN TO CHEVY DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY SAID THEY …
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POWERSTEERING AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON. THERE IS THEN NO POWERSTEERING AND THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD AS I ACCELERATE. WHEN STOPPING THE CAR ACTS AS THOUGH IT IS GOING TO STALL. THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT KEEP SPEED THE NEEDLE JUST MOVES UP AND DOWN. TOOK CAR IN TO CHEVY DEALER WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. THE CAR CONTINUES TO DO THIS JUST ABOUT EVERY DAY AND NOW IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290723
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2009
Electrical System
1).NOTHING JUST DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WHEN OUT HAD TO STOP TURN THE CAR OFF AND START THE CAR AGAIN 2)POWER STEERING START THURSDAY 10-29/UNTIL 11-2 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP,WOULD GO OUT AND COULDN'T TURN THE CAR WITHOUT BOTH HANDS AND IT WAS HARD. NO CONSEQUENCES THANKS GOODNESS I HAD TO SMALL KIDS IN THE CAR BUT W…
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1).NOTHING JUST DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING WHEN OUT HAD TO STOP TURN THE CAR OFF AND START THE CAR AGAIN 2)POWER STEERING START THURSDAY 10-29/UNTIL 11-2 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP,WOULD GO OUT AND COULDN'T TURN THE CAR WITHOUT BOTH HANDS AND IT WAS HARD. NO CONSEQUENCES THANKS GOODNESS I HAD TO SMALL KIDS IN THE CAR BUT WAS ABLE TO STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF 3) HAD TO TAKE TO THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND IT GOING TO COST UP TO 1300 TO GET IT FIX. PART NEEDED WAS TO REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND PROGRAM. WHICH THEY DON'T HAVE SO THEY HAVE TO SHIP OVERNIGHT FOR 30 EXTRA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290576
10,255 miles · Nov 1, 2009
Electrical SystemSteering
MY DAD BOUGHT ME A USED 2005 COBALT AS MY FIRST CAR ON MAY 2009 AND POWER STEERING STARTED TO FLASH 2 DAYS AFTER I GOT THE CAR. IT WENT AWAY, BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHEN IT DID, I FELT THE CAR SOME HOW PULL OR IT FELT HEAVY. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN POWER STEER FLASHED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ROCK SOLID I …
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MY DAD BOUGHT ME A USED 2005 COBALT AS MY FIRST CAR ON MAY 2009 AND POWER STEERING STARTED TO FLASH 2 DAYS AFTER I GOT THE CAR. IT WENT AWAY, BUT IT WOULD COME BACK ON WHEN IT DID, I FELT THE CAR SOME HOW PULL OR IT FELT HEAVY. I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY WHEN POWER STEER FLASHED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS ROCK SOLID I COULDN'T TURN, I FREAKED AND LEFT THE CAR OUTSIDE I CALLED MY DAD, WENT BACK OUT AND BARELY DROVE IT IN. MY DAD CAME HOME FROM WORK, I TOOK HIM OUT TO SHOW HIM, BUT THE CAR SEEMED NORMAL. IT FELT LIKE I WAS PULLING A MILLION POUNDS. I'M SCARED OF DRIVING IT, THAT IT'S JUST PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WE GOT IT USED WITH 8,000 MILES ON IT, SO WE HAVE NO WARRANTY, AND I CERTAINLY DON'T HAVE $2,000 TO FIX' IT WE NEED A RECALL. NOW I'M DRIVING IT ONLY TO GO 2 MILES AROUND MY HOUSE!!! I OFTEN HAVE TO STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RE-START THE CAR TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. BY USING THIS CAR, I AM PUTTING MY LIFE, AND OTHERS IN DANGER. CHEVROLET HAS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS, I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS A SIMPLE FIX, BUT WHEN I FOUND OUT HOW MUCH IT COST I CAN'T DO IT. I DON'T THINK IT'S FARE TO US AS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE A CAR WE CANT EVEN DRIVE. NOW, THE POWER STEERING DOSN'T WORK, THE NEEDLE THAT TELLS YOU THE SPEED DOESN'T WORK!!! WE REALLY NEED A RECALL FROM CHEVY!! MY DAD BOUGHT THE CAR WITH LIGHT TRANSMISSION NOISE PROBLEMS.THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED . I DON'T HAVE TRANS PROBLEMS BUT THE POWER STEER HAS BEEN THERE 2 DAYS FROM GETTING IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290533
5,000 miles · Oct 29, 2009
Electrical SystemSuspension
2005 CHEVORLET COBALT LS SEDAN- PURCHASED NEW 15 MILES ON ODOMETER. @ 5000 MILE SERVICE AFTER NEARLY DIEING ON THE I-5 FROM VIOLENT SHAKING! FOUND (NON DISCLOSED)HIT BEFORE PURCHASED, RAIL DUST CORROSION ON MOLDINGS, WEIGHTS MISSING FROM THREE OF FOUR TIRES, DASH CUBBY BROKEN AND 1 YR TO REPLACE, ELECTRICAL DEMONS! (LOCKS, RA…
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2005 CHEVORLET COBALT LS SEDAN- PURCHASED NEW 15 MILES ON ODOMETER. @ 5000 MILE SERVICE AFTER NEARLY DIEING ON THE I-5 FROM VIOLENT SHAKING! FOUND (NON DISCLOSED)HIT BEFORE PURCHASED, RAIL DUST CORROSION ON MOLDINGS, WEIGHTS MISSING FROM THREE OF FOUR TIRES, DASH CUBBY BROKEN AND 1 YR TO REPLACE, ELECTRICAL DEMONS! (LOCKS, RADIO, GAUGES, ETC...) MAINTENANCE @ 100.00 A POP UNDER WARRANTY ( BUT STILL MAJOR PROBLEMS!) STRUTS REPLACED THREE TIMES, ELECTRICAL HARNESSES REPLACED, POWER WINDOW MOTOR ON TWO WINDOWS REPLACED, IGNITION CYLINDER REPLACED, FOB KEYLESS ENTRY RESET, NEW RADIO. A NEVER ENDING NIGHTMARE PROSPECT MOTORS DEALERSHIP IN JACKSON CA WHOM I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM HAS FILED BANKRUPTCY AND IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. FRANK HALVERSTON OWNER HAS MADE NO ATTEMPT TO HELP ME! CONTINUING PROBLEMS; 70K MILES CLUNKING, RATTLING, SHAKING, FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO FALL APART! STEERING PROBLEMS, SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS- REAR SHOCKS SHOT, REPLACE TIRE FOUR FOURTH TIME! FAMILY CHEVORLET, UNDER "EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN", DID NOTHING THIS LAST TIME TO AMMEND THE SITUATION BUT RATHER BLAMED IT ON MY BRAKES AND A PLASTIC RETAINER WALL ON MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE UNSAFE TO DRIVE! YET GM HAS DENIED MY CLAIM FOR A NEW VEHICLE FOUR TIMES! AND THE GM CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP HELD ME OUT ON WARRANTY TILL IT WAS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR LEMON LAW! JUST WANT MY CAR FIXED AND OPERATING PROPERLY, NOT TO WALK THROUGH '!@#$% FOR MY CONSUMER RIGHTS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10290257
34,145 miles · Oct 23, 2009
Electrical System
WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AFTER THE LIGHT CHANGED I PROCEEDED TO GO AND CAR STALLED GOING ABOUT 15 MPH. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON DASH, THE CAR HAD NO POWER, NO LIGHTS, NOTHING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MINUTE AND STARTED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM WITH CAR, MILES ON C…
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WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AFTER THE LIGHT CHANGED I PROCEEDED TO GO AND CAR STALLED GOING ABOUT 15 MPH. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ON DASH, THE CAR HAD NO POWER, NO LIGHTS, NOTHING. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT CAR IN PARK, WAITED A MINUTE AND STARTED UP. DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM WITH CAR, MILES ON CAR WHEN PROBLEM STARTED, 34K. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10289648
30,000 miles · Sep 28, 2009
Electrical SystemSteering
THE COBALT POWER STEERING RANDOMLY FAILS MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MANY INSTANCES, WITH MANY PEOPLE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED VERY DANGEROUS. YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS AND TH…
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THE COBALT POWER STEERING RANDOMLY FAILS MAKING IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MANY INSTANCES, WITH MANY PEOPLE AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED VERY DANGEROUS. YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. THERE IS NO WARNING BEFORE IT HAPPENS AND THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT THE PROBLEM. DANGEROUS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10285582
59,000 miles · Sep 25, 2009
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL, AND THEN THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. HE HAD TO EXERT GREAT FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND RESU…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL, AND THEN THE GEARS IN THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLIPPING. HE HAD TO EXERT GREAT FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/17/09 *BF AFTER ALL THE FAILED ATTEMPTS OF FIXING THE VEHICLE, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT OCCASIONALLY. ALL OF THE GAUGES WERE ACTING ERRATICALLY. UPDATED 11/18/09
NHTSA ODI #10285238
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.
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.
Jan 18, 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.'
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION MAY BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL ENERGY ABSORBING PLASTIC TO THE HEADLINER TRIM TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF HEAD IMPACTS IN A CRASH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Nov 22, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE BULB SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE HEADLAMPS CAN LOOSEN DUE TO VIBRATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BULB SHIELD CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK BECAUSE OF VIBRATION. IF THIS OCCURRED ON A HEADLAMP INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE, ONCOMING DRIVERS MAY NOTICE ADDITIONAL GLARE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
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