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Steering complaints
689 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 2, 2010
Steering
2007 CHEVY COBALT - WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP APROX EVERY 10 MINUTES NOW WAS LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IF NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS GOING TO GET ME KILLED EVENTUALLY SINCE I TRAVEL IN TRAFFIC! THERE IS A POTENTIAL RECALL BUT T…
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2007 CHEVY COBALT - WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LOCKS UP APROX EVERY 10 MINUTES NOW WAS LONGER PERIODS OF TIME. I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL IF NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND QUICKLY RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS GOING TO GET ME KILLED EVENTUALLY SINCE I TRAVEL IN TRAFFIC! THERE IS A POTENTIAL RECALL BUT THE DEALERSHIPS ARE DENYING ANY REPORTED PROBLEMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315573
32,000 miles · Mar 2, 2010
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AFTER HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND BEFORE THE STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AFTER HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND BEFORE THE STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS ALSO A NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. WHEN HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER HE STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE WORRIED ABOUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000. THE VIN INFORMATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10315492
Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2010
Steering
MY 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING GO OUT ON IT A FEW TIMES SINCE IT STARTED IN FEB 2010. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND WOULD HOPE THAT CHEVY…
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MY 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING GO OUT ON IT A FEW TIMES SINCE IT STARTED IN FEB 2010. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND TOLD THERE IS NO PROBLEM. HOWEVER IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND WOULD HOPE THAT CHEVY WOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND FIX IT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315226
62,000 miles · Mar 1, 2010
Parking BrakeService Brakes, HydraulicSteeringCrashInjury
DRIVER WAS CHANGING LANES ON HIGHWAY IN A 2007 CHEVY COBALT WHEN HER STEERING WHEEL FROZE UP ON HER. SHE COULD NOT CORRECT STEERING AND HER BRAKES SEEMED TO LOSE POWER AS WELL. SHE HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER, HER CAR WENT AIRBORNE AND STARTED ROLLING. SHE WAS EJECTED ABOUT FIFTY FEET. VEHICLE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE AUTO INSURANCE…
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DRIVER WAS CHANGING LANES ON HIGHWAY IN A 2007 CHEVY COBALT WHEN HER STEERING WHEEL FROZE UP ON HER. SHE COULD NOT CORRECT STEERING AND HER BRAKES SEEMED TO LOSE POWER AS WELL. SHE HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER, HER CAR WENT AIRBORNE AND STARTED ROLLING. SHE WAS EJECTED ABOUT FIFTY FEET. VEHICLE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. THE AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY WON'T INVESTIGATE DUE TO HER CAR BEING JUST 12,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY. (ECONOMIC LOSS RULE) THE CAR IS STILL BEING HELD FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION PER REQUEST OF THE DRIVER. VEHICLE NEVER HAD TROUBLE BEFORE THIS. DRIVER WAS SEVERELY INJURED SPENDING 10 DAYS IN HOSPITAL, 2 OF THOSE IN ICU. DRIVER HAD COMPLICATIONS DUE TO INJURIES, NOW ON ROUND THE CLOCK IV'S AT HOME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10315214
80,000 miles · Feb 27, 2010
Electrical SystemSteering
I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, THE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. WHEN I DID TRY TURNING, MY CAR ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE LIGHT BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL ALL THE WAY. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY…
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I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON, THE ALL OF A SUDDEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS HARD TO TURN, AND I WAS UNABLE TO MAKE A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. WHEN I DID TRY TURNING, MY CAR ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE LIGHT BECAUSE I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH STRENGTH TO TURN THE WHEEL ALL THE WAY. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOT WORSE AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR INTO A CHEVY SERVICE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE COBALT AND THEY HAD MANY OF THEM COMING IN FOR SERVICE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE WHOLE SYSTEM WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE COST I WAS QUOTED WAS $1,000.00. GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS CONTACTED BY THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGER AND THE DEALERSHIP AGREED TO PAY A PERCENTAGE OF THE REPAIR COST WHICH WOULD STILL LEAVE ME PAYING $475.00. I'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS AND PURCHASED IT USED WITH 14,000.00 MILES. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THIS ISSUE IS OCCURRING WHEN AND IF THE CAR HAS BEEN JUMP STARTED BECAUSE THIS IS A MAIN CAUSE OF WHICH TRIGGERS THE MAJOR SAFETY AND COSTLY ISSUE. THE FIRST QUESTION THAT I WAS ASKED OF ME IS: "HAS THE CAR BEEN JUMP STARTED WITH CABLES AT ANY GIVEN TIME?" THIS ISSUE HAS CAUSED SOME HARDSHIP IN MY FAMILY AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION ISSUES FOR A SINGLE MOM AS MYSELF. I AM CURRENTLY UPSIDE DOWN ON THE VEHICLE BY 7 THOUSAND DOLLARS SO TRADING IT IN IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME. I AM CURRENTLY PAYING FOR A CHEVY SILVERADO AS WELL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314762
35,000 miles · Feb 26, 2010
EquipmentSteering
YES, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT OUR 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT IS FAILING 1ST THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT AND ALMOST CAUSES US TO CRASH. 2ND THE KEYS OUR STUCK IN THE IGNITION ALSO THE ELECTRONIC READER IS CONTINUOUSLY BLINKING WE HAVE CALLED THE CHEVY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AND THE RESULTS WERE NOT IN OUR FA…
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YES, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THAT OUR 2007 CHEVY COBALT LT WITH 40,000 MILES ON IT IS FAILING 1ST THE POWERSTEERING GOES OUT AND ALMOST CAUSES US TO CRASH. 2ND THE KEYS OUR STUCK IN THE IGNITION ALSO THE ELECTRONIC READER IS CONTINUOUSLY BLINKING WE HAVE CALLED THE CHEVY CUSTOMER CARE CENTER AND THE RESULTS WERE NOT IN OUR FAVOR I GUESS WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT CAN YOU PLEASE HELP US. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314664
18,065 miles · Feb 26, 2010
Steering
THE POWER STEERING ON THE 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT I DRIVE HAS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 5 OR 6 TIMES. IF I CAN SAFELY TURN THE CAR OFF, AND RESTART IT, THE POWER STEERING STARTS WORKING AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314590
49,000 miles · Feb 26, 2010
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING OVER AN HOUR AT 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON SO THAT IT WOULD RESET. THE DEALER WAS CALLED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.
NHTSA ODI #10314507
57,930 miles · Feb 25, 2010
Steering
I HAD BEEN OUT OF TOWN AND HAD DRIVEN 200 ALMOST NON STOP, INTERSTATE TRAVEL ALL DAY, WHEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO KEEP MY CAR STEADY AND HAD SEVERE DIFFICULTY FOLLOWING THE TWISTS OF THE ROAD AS THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, EVEN JUST TO CHANGE LANES, OR FOLLOW …
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I HAD BEEN OUT OF TOWN AND HAD DRIVEN 200 ALMOST NON STOP, INTERSTATE TRAVEL ALL DAY, WHEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO KEEP MY CAR STEADY AND HAD SEVERE DIFFICULTY FOLLOWING THE TWISTS OF THE ROAD AS THE WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN, EVEN JUST TO CHANGE LANES, OR FOLLOW THE CURVES OF THE ROAD THROUGH ROAD WORK. I HAD TO SWERVE TO MISS A TRUCK THAT SWERVED INTO MY LANE, AND ALMOST CRASHED DUE TO THE FACT MY WHEEL WAS SO DIFFICULT TO TURN. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SO I STOPPED, TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE FOR A FEW MINUTES, TURNED IT BACK ON AND WORKED FINE. WENT 4 MILES, AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I DROVE ANOTHER 60 MILES AND IT DIDN'T COME BACK ON. I HAVE 58000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY SO ANY WORK DONE TO IT WILL BE OUT OF MY POCKET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314445
72,000 miles · Feb 25, 2010
Steering
ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE ON 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. STARTED IN OCT 2009 POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK: THIS HAPPENS DAILY AFTER YOU DRIVE IT A MILE OR SO. I REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN NOV 2009 THE CAR DROVE FINE UNTIL JAN. 2010 NOW THE SECOND ELECTRONIC STEERING HAS GONE OUT ALSO. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL ELECTRONIC S…
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ELECTRONIC STEERING FAILURE ON 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. STARTED IN OCT 2009 POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK: THIS HAPPENS DAILY AFTER YOU DRIVE IT A MILE OR SO. I REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING IN NOV 2009 THE CAR DROVE FINE UNTIL JAN. 2010 NOW THE SECOND ELECTRONIC STEERING HAS GONE OUT ALSO. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN, WE NEE A RECALL ON THIS BECAUSE I CHANGED THE PART ONCE AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO DO IT AGAIN. ALSO, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! *TR .
NHTSA ODI #10314422
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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