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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V073000

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Pontiac G5 — Steering: electric power assist system

Published March 3, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 3, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V073000, published March 3, 2010. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Pontiac G5 — Steering: electric power assist system.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
CHEVROLET
Model
COBALT
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2006 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2007 PONTIAC G5 | 2008 PONTIAC G5 | 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2009 PONTIAC G5 | 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2010 PONTIAC G5
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Pontiac G5 | 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2010 Pontiac G5 — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V073000 on March 3, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: COBALT.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)