NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
1,564 reports51,000 miles · Jan 17, 2014
Engine
MY TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. I TOOK IT TO MY CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BUT THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE COST. I TOWED IT TO MY MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT A COST OF $4,500. THAT IS WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN BREAKING IS VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL CAR. SINCE THIS HAPPEN…
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MY TIMING CHAIN BROKE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE BLOCK. I TOOK IT TO MY CHEVY DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BUT THEY WOULDN'T COVER THE COST. I TOWED IT TO MY MECHANIC TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AT A COST OF $4,500. THAT IS WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT THE TIMING CHAIN BREAKING IS VERY COMMON ON THIS MODEL CAR. SINCE THIS HAPPENED I HAVE HERD HORROR STORIES FROM OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE GONE THROUGH THE SAME STRESS WITH GM. I ALSO LOOKED ON LINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. IT COST ME $250. TO RELEASE MY CAR TO TOW IT TO MY OWN MECHANIC AND THEY DID ABSOLUTELY NO REPAIRS. I CALLED GM DIRECTLY AND THEY OFFERED NO HELP AT ALL. THE TIMING CHAIN IS DEFINITELY A DEFECTIVE PART AND GM KNOWS IT!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10560422
Mileage unknown · Dec 14, 2013
Steering
THE CAR IS HARD TO STEER SOMETIMES. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND RATTLES. SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN OR ELECTRICAL STEERING ASSIST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10556053
168,000 miles · Dec 4, 2013
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A DRIVE-THRU WINDOW, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BARELY AVOIDED CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD RETUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A DRIVE-THRU WINDOW, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT MOMENTARILY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND BARELY AVOIDED CRASHING INTO A CONCRETE WALL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST HAD RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V073000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 168,000.
NHTSA ODI #10554747
42,220 miles · Nov 11, 2013
Suspension
I AM WRITING BECAUSE I DID GET THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE OF THE POWER STEERING , THE MOTOR KIT WAS FIXED ON 8/12/10.I TOOK MY CAR TO MIDAS ON 10/24/2009 FOR A NOISE BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM MY VEHICLE AND FUEL/OIL LEAKING. THEY SAID IT WAS MY STRUTS, AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I PAID $500.31 FOR THAT REPAIR ALL RECEIPTS AND …
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I AM WRITING BECAUSE I DID GET THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE OF THE POWER STEERING , THE MOTOR KIT WAS FIXED ON 8/12/10.I TOOK MY CAR TO MIDAS ON 10/24/2009 FOR A NOISE BUMPING NOISE COMING FROM MY VEHICLE AND FUEL/OIL LEAKING. THEY SAID IT WAS MY STRUTS, AND THEY HAD TO BE REPLACED. I PAID $500.31 FOR THAT REPAIR ALL RECEIPTS AND INVOICES ON HAND. ON 4/25/2011 I TOOK MY CAR TO TIRE DISCOUNTERS ONLY TO FIND THAT I NEEDED 2 LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS(7) LABOR FOR SUSPENSION SERVICE. MY TOTAL COST WAS $339.12. I JUST PULLED UP RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE AND I NOTICED THAT PEOPLE WHERE SAYING THERE STRUTS HAD TO BE REPLACED TO AND THE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIR POWER STEERING SUSPENSION. FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN A FAULTY POWER STEERING IS A COMPONENT OF A LARGER THE LARGER SUSPENSION AND IF LEFT UNFIXED IT COULD LEAD TO OTHER MAJOR PROBLEMS. IF THIS IS TRUE WHY ARE WE NOT GETTING REIMBURSED FOR THESE VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIRS? I SAW WHERE THEY MAY HAVE RECALLED THE WHOLE SUSPENSION, SO DOES THAT MEAN THAT I CAN GET THESE REPAIRS REIMBURSED? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10551806
68,886 miles · Nov 5, 2013
Air Bags
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SHOWED MESSAGE: "SERVICE AIRBAG SOON". TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT CLOCKSPRING WAS BAD. REPLACED CLOCKSPRING, TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT WIRING WAS BAD. REPAIRED WIRING, TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT RF AIRBAG SENSOR WAS BAD. AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR NEARLY 2 MONTHS NOW. *…
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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER SHOWED MESSAGE: "SERVICE AIRBAG SOON". TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT CLOCKSPRING WAS BAD. REPLACED CLOCKSPRING, TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT WIRING WAS BAD. REPAIRED WIRING, TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP, TOLD THAT RF AIRBAG SENSOR WAS BAD. AIRBAG SYSTEM HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR NEARLY 2 MONTHS NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550939
43,000 miles · Oct 31, 2013
Suspension
GOING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE FRONT STRUTS SOUND LIKE THEY BOTTOM OUT. TOOK TO A CERTIFIED MACH. AND STRUTS WERE LEAKS OIL AND GAS. REPLACED THEM COST 559.00 . I AM HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK SHOCKS I THINK WHEN YOU GO OVER A ROUGH PLACE IN THE ROAD IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BOTTOM IS FALLING OUT. CAN NOT AFFORD TO GO BACK TO MACH.…
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GOING OUT OF DRIVEWAY THE FRONT STRUTS SOUND LIKE THEY BOTTOM OUT. TOOK TO A CERTIFIED MACH. AND STRUTS WERE LEAKS OIL AND GAS. REPLACED THEM COST 559.00 . I AM HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE BACK SHOCKS I THINK WHEN YOU GO OVER A ROUGH PLACE IN THE ROAD IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BOTTOM IS FALLING OUT. CAN NOT AFFORD TO GO BACK TO MACH. NOW . NO WARRANT LEFT BUT CAN NOT GET A HOLD OF ANY ONE TO TALK TO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM THE PLACE WHERE I BOUGHT MY CAR WILL NOT HONOR THERE PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS BECAUSE THEY WENT UNDER A NEW OWNER. I NEED TO KNOW WHOM I CAN CONTACT. I ONLY HAVE A LITTLE OVER 43,450 ON MY CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10550337
20,310 miles · Oct 25, 2013
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ONCE THE FUEL TANK BECAME HALF FULL, THE FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FILL HOSE FITTING THAT WAS WELDED/SEALED TO THE PLASTIC GAS TANK SEPARATED CAUSIN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ONCE THE FUEL TANK BECAME HALF FULL, THE FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE FILL HOSE FITTING THAT WAS WELDED/SEALED TO THE PLASTIC GAS TANK SEPARATED CAUSING SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A 30% DISCOUNT WAS NEGOTIATED ON A NEW GAS TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 203,010. ..UPDATED 12-05-13 *BF
NHTSA ODI #10549511
55,000 miles · Oct 9, 2013
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or Other
THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I INSERTED THE KEY, THE KEY GOT STUCK. I HAD TO PLAY WITH IT FOR IT TO FINALLY TURN. I TOOK IT TO A CAR LOCKSMITH AND HAD ANOTHER KEY MADE FOR THE CAR WHICH COST ME $100.00. YESTERDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 I BEGIN TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER AGAIN. THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION S…
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THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN WHEN I INSERTED THE KEY, THE KEY GOT STUCK. I HAD TO PLAY WITH IT FOR IT TO FINALLY TURN. I TOOK IT TO A CAR LOCKSMITH AND HAD ANOTHER KEY MADE FOR THE CAR WHICH COST ME $100.00. YESTERDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013 I BEGIN TO ENCOUNTER THE SAME PROBLEM ALL OVER AGAIN. THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT TURN. I HAVE TO JIGGLE AND PLAY WITH IT FOR THE KEY TO FINALLY TURN AND THE CAR TURN ON. I HAVE READ THAT NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE POSTED VERY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH THE CHEVROLET COBALTS. IT APPEARS THAT THIS MAY CLEARLY QUALIFY AS A RECALL ISSUE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS TIME AND TIME AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10547348
75,000 miles · Oct 8, 2013
Air BagsParking Brake
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 11/25/13*CN THE EMERGENCY LEVER WOULD NOT HOLD THE EMERGENCY BRAKES IN PLACE. A PIECE IN THE LEVER WOULD NOT LET CABLES HOLD TENSION. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY REPLACED. THE STEERING WHEEL COIL HAD TO REPLACED, TO RECTIFY THE AIR BAG LIGHT PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10547197
103,000 miles · Oct 1, 2013
Fuel/propulsion System
CAR WAS HESITANT TO START; AFTER GETTING THE CAR STARTED, SMELLED FUEL STRONGLY. SAW FUEL LEAKING FROM REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF CAR. THERE IS A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR MY STATE, BUT THE CAR WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN NEW YORK SO THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10546428
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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