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Steering complaints
1,299 reportsClear category filter117,000 miles · Nov 28, 2011
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION OR TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY BY ENGAGING THE RELEASE BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING LAM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OUT FROM THE IGNITION OR TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT SHE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY BY ENGAGING THE RELEASE BUTTON LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE POWER STEERING STARTED TO WORK AGAIN ONCE SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
NHTSA ODI #10437601
79,000 miles · Nov 14, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON FOR THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
NHTSA ODI #10435568
65,000 miles · Nov 7, 2011
Electrical SystemSteeringVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 12/01…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 12/01/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WAS NO RELEASE BUTTON TO REMOVE IT. THE CONSUMER STATED HE WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE ON, OR LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED A TIMES AND THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT WORK AND THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T ROLL DOWN. UPDATED 12/08/11 UPDATED 12/12/11 THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE APPLIED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS DUE TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION. UPDATED 12/15/11
NHTSA ODI #10434800
101,093 miles · Nov 1, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,09…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO STEER IN ANY DIRECTION WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,093 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,094.
NHTSA ODI #10433831
65,000 miles · Oct 21, 2011
Electrical SystemSteering
POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF HAVING IT SERVICED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL. POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ALL THE TIME (ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT). SOMETIMES POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS AND CAR STARTS JERKING AND IS HARD TO STEER). WHEN THAT HAPPENS I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF…
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POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF HAVING IT SERVICED DUE TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL. POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ALL THE TIME (ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT). SOMETIMES POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS AND CAR STARTS JERKING AND IS HARD TO STEER). WHEN THAT HAPPENS I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. SOMETIMES THIS WORKS BUT OCCASSIONALLY IT DOESN'T. A COUPLE OF TIMES I HAVE WENT TO BACK OUT OF MY PARKING SPOT AT WORK AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AT ALL. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED AND CHEVY AND BASICALLY WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME UNLESS I TOOK IT TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIGANOSED AT MY EXPENSE (70- 200 AND SOMETHING DOLLARS), AND "IF" IT IS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING RECALL THEY MAY HELP ME WITH THE COST OF THE REPAIR. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED WHEN THEIR SOLUTIION TO THEIR RECALL DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. MY KEY HAS GOTTEN STUCK IN THE IGNITION A COUPLE OF TIMES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10432386
60,000 miles · Oct 8, 2011
Steering
A GEAR SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN IS CHEAPLY MADE AND WEARS OUT. THERE IS SLACK BETWEEN THE TEETH ON THE GEAR'S. IN RESULT AS YOU GO OVER SMALL BUMPS AND BIG THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS WELL AS THE CAR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE SLACK IN THE GEAR TEETH THE TIRES SLIGHTL…
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A GEAR SOMEWHERE WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN IS CHEAPLY MADE AND WEARS OUT. THERE IS SLACK BETWEEN THE TEETH ON THE GEAR'S. IN RESULT AS YOU GO OVER SMALL BUMPS AND BIG THERE IS A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS WELL AS THE CAR DOES NOT TRACK STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THE SLACK IN THE GEAR TEETH THE TIRES SLIGHTLY WOBBLE AS DRIVING BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT CONTROLLING THE TIRES FOR THE AMOUNT OF SLACK BETWEEN THE GAP IN THE GEAR TEETH. I BELIEVE THIS NEEDS TO BE A SAFETY RECALL BASED ON THE SEVERITY OF BEING A STEERING ISSUE, AND AS A RESULT, LOSS OF STEERING COULD BE POSSIBLE IF THE GEARS COMPLETELY STRIP OUT. IT IS NOT AN UNCOMMON PROBLEM, CONSIDERING ALMOST EVERYONE WHO OWNS A COBALT EXPERIENCES THIS SAME EXACT PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. CHEVY REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10429182
24,000 miles · Oct 5, 2011
Steering
IN THE FALL OF 2006, MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, WAS CLUNKING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FLAWED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER THE GENERAL MOTORS FACTORY 3YEAR 36,000-MILE WARRANTY. TODAY IS OCTOBER 5TH 2011 AND MY …
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IN THE FALL OF 2006, MY 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, WAS CLUNKING WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A FLAWED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. THE SHAFT WAS REPLACED UNDER THE GENERAL MOTORS FACTORY 3YEAR 36,000-MILE WARRANTY. TODAY IS OCTOBER 5TH 2011 AND MY COBALT HAS ROUGHLY 40,000 MILES ON IT, AND ONCE AGAIN, I AM HEARING THAT SAME NOISE ALL OVER AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428743
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. A BEEPING NOISE WOULD SOUND DURING THE FAILURE AND THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH AN AUTHORIZE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SEIZE AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO TURN. A BEEPING NOISE WOULD SOUND DURING THE FAILURE AND THE STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10427952
45,000 miles · Sep 22, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) BUT ADVISED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT ASSOCIATE THE CONTACTS VIN. THE VEHICLE WA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED AND REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) BUT ADVISED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT ASSOCIATE THE CONTACTS VIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10426776
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2011
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING *TGW IN APRIL 2010, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND WHEN THE PART ARRIVED, IT WOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER AND THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, IT ALSO CAU…
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2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER STATES ISSUES WITH POWER STEERING *TGW IN APRIL 2010, THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND WHEN THE PART ARRIVED, IT WOULD BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER AND THE RECALLED PART WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, IT ALSO CAUSED THE TRANSMISSION TO SLIP AND HARD BRAKING WHENEVER THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE PROBLEM AND THE DEALER STATED IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THE DEALER CLAIMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING. THE DEALER REPLACED AN IM INSULATOR, LINK, LOOSE SWAY BAR BUSHING AND THE STEERING GEAR. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AND THE VEHICLE LOOSING POWER. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10426015
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.
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.
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.
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