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Suspension complaints
51 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Apr 17, 2009
SteeringSuspensionCrashInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD SURFACE INTO A WOODED AREA. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE POLICE DE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE SKIDDING OFF THE ROAD SURFACE INTO A WOODED AREA. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR FACIAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT YET BEEN DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER ENGINEERS ARE INVESTIGATING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 05/11/09.*LJ THE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 05/11/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10265714
55,000 miles · Nov 20, 2008
Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL BUSHING ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $243.40. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL BUSHING ARM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRAN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL BUSHING ARM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $243.40. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL BUSHING ARM WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A GMC DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WILL BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 02/10/09. *LJ UPDATED 02/11/09. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10249409
60,000 miles · Aug 27, 2008
SuspensionCrash
WE PURCHASED TWO 2006 CHEVY COBALT CARS. ONE IN OCT OF 07 AND ONE IN MAY OR JUNE OF 08. ONE MONTH AFTER WE PURCHASED THE 2ND VEHICLE, MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN IT. WHILE ON THE ROAD (NOT SPEEDING) THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE-ROD BROKE (HE HEARD A SUDDEN SNAP) , THE C-V JOINT CAME LOOSE (OR SHATTERED?) AND HIS ENTIRE WH…
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WE PURCHASED TWO 2006 CHEVY COBALT CARS. ONE IN OCT OF 07 AND ONE IN MAY OR JUNE OF 08. ONE MONTH AFTER WE PURCHASED THE 2ND VEHICLE, MY SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN IT. WHILE ON THE ROAD (NOT SPEEDING) THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE-ROD BROKE (HE HEARD A SUDDEN SNAP) , THE C-V JOINT CAME LOOSE (OR SHATTERED?) AND HIS ENTIRE WHEEL ON THAT SIDE BROKE LOOSE THROWING HIM INTO A DITCH. HIS CAR WAS TOTALED. HE CAME VERY CLOSE TO ROLLING THE CAR AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. FORTUNATELY HE REMAINED CALM AND WAS NOT INJURED. UPON EXAMINATION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TIE ROD END AND CV JOINTS ESPECIALLY ON THAT SIDE WERE NEVER LUBRICATED FROM THE FACTORY. THE STRESS OF THE PARTS WITHOUT THIS LUBRICATION CAUSED THEM TO SNAP. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY THE AUTO BODY SHOP THAT DID THE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE. CONCERNED ABOUT THE 1ST COBALT THAT WE PURCHASED, WE INSPECTED IT ALSO. IT TOO, WAS IN THE SAME CONDITION. THE TIE RODS AND CV JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE BONE DRY AND THE DRIVERS SIDE HAD NEXT TO NO GREASE IN THEM. NATURALLY, WE HAD THEM LUBRICATED. BUT IT SEEMS VERY STRANGE AND OUTRAGEOUS THAT TWO VEHICLES WOULD HAVE THE VERY SAME DEFECT AND A VERY DANGEROUS ONE AT THAT. I FELT THAT SOMEONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS SO THAT OTHER COBALT OWNERS CAN HAVE THEIR VEHICLES INSPECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239929
50,000 miles · Jul 14, 2008
Suspension
KNOCKING NOISE ON FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN GOING OVER ROUGH ROADS, OR ENTERING AND EXITING DRIVEWAYS, ROADWAYS, ETC. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234225
49,000 miles · Jun 9, 2008
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesSteeringCrash
1) WHEN PURCHASING THIS USED VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, WE WERE INFORMED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BROKEN HIS KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, HENCE THE BROKEN IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM. LIE 2) CAR BEGAN MAKING A FRONT END NOISE OR SO I THOUGHT, THE NEXT DAY AS MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND MY GRANDKIDS WERE DRIVING HOME THE POWER STEERING INDIC…
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1) WHEN PURCHASING THIS USED VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, WE WERE INFORMED THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD BROKEN HIS KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, HENCE THE BROKEN IGNITION LOCK MECHANISM. LIE 2) CAR BEGAN MAKING A FRONT END NOISE OR SO I THOUGHT, THE NEXT DAY AS MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND MY GRANDKIDS WERE DRIVING HOME THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT TURNED ON, SHE APPLIED HER BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE PANEL TURNED ON AND HER STEERING LOCKED. THE TRUCK BEHIND US WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID SLAMMING IN TO US. AFTER GETTING ONLINE TO SEE IF THERE WAS GOING TO BE AN EASY AND INEXPENSIVE WAY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM I WAS APPALLED TO READ ALL THE COMPLAINT REGARDING THESE SAME ISSUES. I LOST MY OLDEST CHILD TO FAULTY SEAT BELTS ON THE 01 FORD RANGER EDGE. THIS IS INDEED A SAFETY ISSUED THAT NEEDS TO BE RESOLVED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10230381
5,000 miles · Jun 3, 2008
Suspension
KNOCKING NOISES IN THE SUSPENSION. RATTLING IN THE STEERING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10229816
40,000 miles · Dec 28, 2007
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSuspension
VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER IT IS TURNED OFF AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT LEAST 5-10 TIMES A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BRESEE CHEVY IN LIVERPOOL, NY FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WE WERE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAD A BAD BATTE…
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VEHICLE WILL NOT START AFTER IT IS TURNED OFF AFTER A PERIOD OF DRIVING. THIS OCCURS AT LEAST 5-10 TIMES A WEEK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, BRESEE CHEVY IN LIVERPOOL, NY FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND WE WERE TOLD NOTHING COULD BE DONE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. WE WERE TOLD THAT WE HAD A BAD BATTERY CELL AND WERE CHARGED FOR A BATTERY REPLACEMENT AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE FOR 2 YEARS. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS A "ENGINE LOW POWER" WARNING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE VEHICLE RUNS ERRATICALLY, AND THERE IS CONCERN OF STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER OF 2005, AND IS ONLY USED FOR COMMUTING TO WORK ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO, THE TIRES ON THIS VEHICLE WERE COMPLETELY BALD AT 38,000 MILES AND HAD TO BE REPLACED, AND THE BEARINGS ON THE FRONT END ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS-IT IS AN OVERALL NIGHTMARE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10213081
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2007
Electrical SystemSuspension
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT SHAKES REAL BAD WHEN DRIVING. CUSTOMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE VEHICLE GET A FRONT END ALIGNMENT TWICE AND AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO START SHAKING AGAIN. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING JAMMED AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. SWITCH. THE TUMBLER WAS REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10203751
Mileage unknown · Sep 4, 2007
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspensionTires
2006 COBALT HAD VIBRATIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CUSTOMER STATES IF THEY STOP AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON IT WILL TEMPORARILY CORRECT THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD AN EXTREME VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME SO DANGEROUS AND…
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2006 COBALT HAD VIBRATIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CUSTOMER STATES IF THEY STOP AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON IT WILL TEMPORARILY CORRECT THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAS HAD AN EXTREME VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BECOME SO DANGEROUS AND HARD TO DRIVE THAT AT TIMES HE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM BALANCING THE TIRES AND REPLACING 2 OF THE 4 TIRES, HE WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THE ROTORS WERE OUT OF ROUND AND LEFT TIRE WAS WORN. THE CONSUMER STATED DUE TO THE FACT THE 2 CHEVROLET DEALERS WERE GIVEN AMPLE TIME TO ASSESS THE PROBLEM, HE FEELS THIS SHOULD FALL UNDER THE LEMON LAW OF A REFUND OR A REPLACEMENT CAR. NEW TIRES WERE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND BALANCED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10202632
2,500 miles · Mar 28, 2007
SteeringSuspension
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. SHE HAD BEEN HEARING THAT NOISE SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID THAT ONE COULD HEAR THE SOUND 85% OF THE TIME, AND THAT IT WAS USUAL WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. THE WE…
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TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE HOOD. SHE HAD BEEN HEARING THAT NOISE SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID THAT ONE COULD HEAR THE SOUND 85% OF THE TIME, AND THAT IT WAS USUAL WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW RATE OF SPEED. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,600 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500. *AK THE CONSUMER SWITCH DEALERS DUE TO THE FACT BERGLUND STATED NOISE IS NORMAL. PINKERTON(DEALER) TRIES TO ASSESS WHAT THE PROBLEM IS DECIDED MULTIPLE CASES OF GEAR CONCERNS AND REPLACED STEERING GEAR BUT THE CONSUMER STATES THEY CAN'T REALLY PINPOINT THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED VARIOUS INVOICES. UPDATE *TR
NHTSA ODI #10186344
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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