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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

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Mileage at the reported incident

1,276 reports with mileage · 288 unknown

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  • Steering. Review the 689 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 283 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 281 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

116 crash reports16 fire reports72 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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100,026 miles · Jun 8, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

I WAS DRIVING, AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, AND I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH FOR THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR WILL REMAIN POWERED. THE GAUGES(SPEEDOMETER FUEL AND RPM) WILL ALL GO DOWN TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HARD TO STEER. I DO HAVE TO STOP MY CAR, AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO…

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I WAS DRIVING, AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED, AND I WILL GET A NOTIFICATION ON MY DASH FOR THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR WILL REMAIN POWERED. THE GAUGES(SPEEDOMETER FUEL AND RPM) WILL ALL GO DOWN TO ZERO, AND VEHICLE WILL BE VERY HARD TO STEER. I DO HAVE TO STOP MY CAR, AND LET IT SIT FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THIS IS A INTERMITTENT ISSUE THAT I HAVE NOTICED. IT HAPPENS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596962

Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2014
Electrical System

I FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT IT IS TAKING MONTHS UPON MONTHS TO COMPLETE A SIMPLE PARTS REPLACEMENT. I WAS NOTIFIED IN MARCH 2014 OF THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR MY CAR AND CONTACTED THE REPAIR SHOP FOR MY AREA THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO DO THE REPAIRS IN MARCH AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE R…

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I FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT IT IS TAKING MONTHS UPON MONTHS TO COMPLETE A SIMPLE PARTS REPLACEMENT. I WAS NOTIFIED IN MARCH 2014 OF THE RECALL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR MY CAR AND CONTACTED THE REPAIR SHOP FOR MY AREA THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO DO THE REPAIRS IN MARCH AND WAS TOLD THEY DID NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE RECALL. I RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER IN APRIL AND CALLED THE SHOP AGAIN ON MAY 12, 2014 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART HAD TO BE ORDERED AND IT WOULD TAKE 4 TO 6 WEEKS, SO I WAITED UNTIL JUNE 4, 2014 TO CHECK IN ON WHEN THEY COULD FIX THE SWITCH AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD TAKE 4 TO 6 WEEKS AGAIN. I FEEL THAT THE PUBLIC IS GETTING THE RUN AROUND IN THIS SITUATION AND THAT THE GM COMPANY IS TRYING TO DELAY THIS SO THAT THEY WON'T HAVE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE TIME HAS RUN OUT. THE PARTS MANUFACTURE HAS HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO MAKE MORE OR GET MORE PARTS THIS IS A STALL TACTIC AND I FEEL THAT I AM TAKING A RISK WITH MY LIFE EVERY TIME I HAVE TO DRIVE TO WORK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596193

58,000 miles · Jun 4, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AFTER HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE AFTER HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

NHTSA ODI #10596083

41,500 miles · Jun 3, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE KEY WAS LOOSE IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAG…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE KEY WAS LOOSE IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO PERFORM REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE MAKING ONLY A LIMITED AMOUNT OF PARTS AVAILABLE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF TIME OF WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500. UPDATED 8/11/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES A FAILURE WITH THE IGNITION KEY TO TURN ON AT ALMOST EVERY START UP. PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/20/2014 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10595786

Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2014
Electrical System

RECEIVED ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION OF CHEVROLET RECALL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR, AND TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED AND ADVISED THEY COULD NOT DO IT. HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTIFICATIONS THAT CORRECT I THE REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AND HAVE SCHEDULED THE VEHICLE 2 MORE TIMES FOR REPAIR TO BE TOLD THEY DO…

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RECEIVED ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION OF CHEVROLET RECALL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR, AND TOOK VEHICLE IN TO HAVE RECALL PERFORMED AND ADVISED THEY COULD NOT DO IT. HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL NOTIFICATIONS THAT CORRECT I THE REPAIR HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED AND HAVE SCHEDULED THE VEHICLE 2 MORE TIMES FOR REPAIR TO BE TOLD THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS. CONTACT WITH CHEVROLET HAS BEEN LEES THAN COOPERATIVE. TOTAL OF 3 TIMES THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED RECALL REPAIRS. THE RECALLS NUMBERS ARE FOR 13454 IGNITION SWITCH, 14113 IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER AND KEY. IT APPEARS FROM THE STAFF OF LOCAL FACILITY THAT NO VEHICLES ON LIST HAVE BEEN REPAIRED YET NOR DO THEY HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF WHEN THIS WILL BE CORRECTED. IT IS OF MY OPINION THAT GM IS PLAYING A GAME TO RELIEVE THEMSELVES OF LIABILITY BY SENDING NOTIFICATION TO SCHEDULE YOUR REPAIR BUT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10595690

1,110,000 miles · Jun 2, 2014
Electrical SystemFuel System, GasolineService Brakes

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35MP AND IT FELT LIKE MY RIGHT REAR BRAKES WAS STICKING LIKE THEY WHERE STUCK, THEN I WAS DRIVING AND IT THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE I PUSH ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH THE GAS PEDAL AND IT STILL WOULDN'T MOVE, SO I PUT IT BACK INTO PARK , TRY AGAIN THE IT WENT IN REVERSE.BUT IT MOVED REALLY SLOW, THE KEY…

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I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 35MP AND IT FELT LIKE MY RIGHT REAR BRAKES WAS STICKING LIKE THEY WHERE STUCK, THEN I WAS DRIVING AND IT THE CAR DIDN'T WANT TO MOVE I PUSH ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH THE GAS PEDAL AND IT STILL WOULDN'T MOVE, SO I PUT IT BACK INTO PARK , TRY AGAIN THE IT WENT IN REVERSE.BUT IT MOVED REALLY SLOW, THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN MOST OF THE TIME HAD TO KEEP TURNING IT ALSO TOOK CAR TO DEALER TO HAVE KEY IGNITION FIX SAID THEY DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO FIX, THEN I GET ON INTERNET AND SEE THERE ARE UP TO SIX RECALLS ON THIS CAR BUT HOW DO I FIND OUT IF I CAN HAVE THEM FIX THEM TOO. ONLY GOT ONE LETTER WHICH WAS FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10595473

Mileage unknown · May 30, 2014
Electrical System

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10595182

89,000 miles · May 29, 2014
Electrical System

HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET EVEN THOUGH MY AUTOMOBILE IS THE SUBJECT OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS TO BE REPLACED AND I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR AT NO COST TO ME. MY PROBLEM IS THAT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HAVE PROVIDED THE REQUESTED INFORMATION, IT SEEMS THA…

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HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET EVEN THOUGH MY AUTOMOBILE IS THE SUBJECT OF A SAFETY RECALL. THE IGNITION SWITCH HAS TO BE REPLACED AND I HAVE BEEN ADVISED THE DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIR AT NO COST TO ME. MY PROBLEM IS THAT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HAVE PROVIDED THE REQUESTED INFORMATION, IT SEEMS THAT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, AT LEAST TO MY DEALER. I CALLED THEM AGAIN TODAY AND THE DEALER SAYS THEY HAVE HUNDREDS OF REPAIR REQUESTS BUT HAVE ONLY RECEIVED ELEVEN (11) SWITCHES. MY CHEVROLET DEALER IS HERRIN GEAR CHEVROLET, 1685 HIGH STREET, JACKSON, MS. ARE ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME DELAY IN RECEIVING THE NECESSARY PARTS? THE SAFETY RECALL IS 13454. IF I HAVE CONTACTED THE INCORRECT DEPARTMENT WILL YOU PLEASE ADVISE SO THAT I CAN ROUTE MY CONCERNS TO THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE? THANKS *TR

NHTSA ODI #10594905

100,000 miles · May 28, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION OFF, THE KEY DID NOT TURN ALL THE WAY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND WOULD FAIL TO EXIT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THERE WERE NO REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION OFF, THE KEY DID NOT TURN ALL THE WAY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND WOULD FAIL TO EXIT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THERE WERE NO REPAIRS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #10594673

Mileage unknown · May 27, 2014
Electrical System

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I AM A 76 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO HAS CONTACTED MY LOCAL GM DEALERS IN HOPES OF RESOLVING THE IGNITION RECALL FOR MY CHEVY COBALT AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. TODAY I SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON THE TELEPHONE WITH GM AND SPEAKING TO A MANAGER BY THE NAME OF JAY WHO GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE P…

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, I AM A 76 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHO HAS CONTACTED MY LOCAL GM DEALERS IN HOPES OF RESOLVING THE IGNITION RECALL FOR MY CHEVY COBALT AND HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. TODAY I SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON THE TELEPHONE WITH GM AND SPEAKING TO A MANAGER BY THE NAME OF JAY WHO GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN IT WILL BE MADE TO MEET THE DEMAND OF THE CONSUMERS NEEDS. I WOULD LIKE A DEFINED ANSWER AS TO WHEN THIS PART WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ME AND ALL OTHERS.I WAS BAFFLED WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT GM DOES NOT PROVIDE ME AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR CUSTOMERS TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY TO HIM. IN ADDITION JAY DID NOT KNOW OR WAS EITHER UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ME WITH A PHONE NUMBER SO THAT I COULD FOLLOW UP ON MY ISSUE. I'M NOT CERTAIN HOW GM BEING SUCH A LARGE INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURER CAN NOT PROVIDE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH AN INTERNAL EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER FOR CUSTOMERS TO CONTACT THE REPRESENTATIVE ASSISTING THEM. I AM GRAVELY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY GIVEN MY AGE, AND WHAT I WOULD DO IN THE EVENT MY VEHICLE SHOULD STALL ON THE STREET OR FREEWAYS IN MY AREA. I WOULD APPRECIATE A RESPONSE INCLUDING WHICH LOCAL DEALER CAN SUPPLY AND INSTALL THE PART NEEDED SO I MAY BE ASSURED THAT MY VEHICLE IS FUNCTIONING TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL WITHOUT THINKING OF THE RECALL. THE SERVICE REQUEST NUMBER I WAS PROVIDED BY GM IS [XXX] IN ADVANCE, I APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE AND LOOK FORWARD TO A RESPONSE AND RESOLUTION TO THIS MATTER. THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10594358

Official recalls

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14V171000 · 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. GM’s 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. GM’s 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. GM’s 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.

09V419000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

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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NHTSA investigations

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PE10005 · 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.