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Steering complaints
689 reportsClear category filter116,000 miles · Jan 10, 2017
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WOULD HAVE A CLUNKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL FELT AS IF IT WERE LOOSE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA ODI #10944054
140,000 miles · Dec 10, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY COBALT. IN 2013 MY CAR WENT CRAZY. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND ALL THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS WERE ALL OVER THE PLACE. RPM'S WERE GOING UP AND DOWN, FULL TANK OF GAS SAID IT WAS EMPTY, GEAR SHIFTER WAS CLICKING, AND THE CAR WAS JERKING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE 2 R…
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I OWN A 2007 CHEVY COBALT. IN 2013 MY CAR WENT CRAZY. POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING AND ALL THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS WERE ALL OVER THE PLACE. RPM'S WERE GOING UP AND DOWN, FULL TANK OF GAS SAID IT WAS EMPTY, GEAR SHIFTER WAS CLICKING, AND THE CAR WAS JERKING LIKE IT WANTED TO STALL. I CALLED CHEVY AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE 2 RECALLS, DURING THE SAME TIME MY GARAGE SMELLED STRONG LIKE GAS. I HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED TWICE. NOW IN DECEMBER 2016 THE CAR IS GOING HAYWIRE AGAIN.POWER STEERING GOES OUT, ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS START FLIPPING OUT AND THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH EVERY OTHER LIGHT ON THE DASH. MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER NOW DRIVES THE CAR AND IT IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE CONSIDERING SHE IS UNABLE TO STEER AND ALL THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS GO OUT. THIS MUST BE TREATED AS A RECALL! I'VE SEEN THOUSANDS OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND CAN EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS! DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE A RECALL FIXES THE PROBLEM? I PAID CASH FOR MY CAR AND BOUGHT IT IN 2007 WITH 12 MILES ON IT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A LAWSUIT AGAINST GM!
NHTSA ODI #10934482
34,886 miles · Dec 8, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,886. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10933984
103,000 miles · Dec 5, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER GM RECALL BULLETIN NUMBER: 1411…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER GM RECALL BULLETIN NUMBER: 14115B (ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 01/25/18*LJ UPDATED 7/13/18*JB *TR
NHTSA ODI #10929988
158,000 miles · Dec 5, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK, THE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES BEFORE RELEASING INDEPENDENTLY. ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NO LONGER LOCKED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARALLEL PARK, THE STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED UP FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES BEFORE RELEASING INDEPENDENTLY. ONCE THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NO LONGER LOCKED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 158,000.
NHTSA ODI #10929886
91,000 miles · Nov 22, 2016
Steering
MY WIFE'S VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING A FEW TIMES. ONE OF THOSE TIMES THE POWER STEERING FAILED WAS WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER TIME THE POWER STEERING WOULDN'T ENGAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD SAT OVERNIGHT IN THE RAIN. ANOTHER TIME MY WIFE TRIED TO LEAVE WORK AND THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER STEE…
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MY WIFE'S VEHICLE HAS LOST POWER STEERING A FEW TIMES. ONE OF THOSE TIMES THE POWER STEERING FAILED WAS WHILE SHE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. ANOTHER TIME THE POWER STEERING WOULDN'T ENGAGE AFTER THE CAR HAD SAT OVERNIGHT IN THE RAIN. ANOTHER TIME MY WIFE TRIED TO LEAVE WORK AND THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND THE CAR HAD NO POWER STEERING. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON THE CHEVY COBALT. GM CLAIMED THEY FIXED THE RECALL ON MY WIFE'S CAR HOWEVER THE SAME ISSUE IS CONTINUING TO OCCUR WITH THE SAME SYMPTOMS.
NHTSA ODI #10927465
125,454 miles · Nov 7, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,454.
NHTSA ODI #10924666
174,000 miles · Nov 3, 2016
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR/MODULATOR AND STEERING RACK NEEDED REPLACING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR/MODULATOR AND STEERING RACK NEEDED REPLACING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000.
NHTSA ODI #10924051
72,500 miles · Oct 25, 2016
Steering
POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE LEAVING THE PARKING LOT, DROVE THE CAR HOME WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I WAS LESS THAN A MILE FROM HOME AND DID NOT HAVE TO TAKE ANY MAJOR ROADS. I THOUGHT MY POWER STEERING WAS LOW ON FLUID , I WAS NOT AWARE THAT IT WAS ELECTRIC. WHEN RESTARTING THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING STARTED WORKING AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10918781
97,563 miles · Oct 22, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Steering
SEE ATTACHMENT.....HAVE INVOICES FOR 3 TIMES CAR AT DEALERS INCLUDING ORIGINAL RECALL
NHTSA ODI #10918013
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.
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.
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.
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