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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V171000

2003 Saturn Ion | 2004 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Ion | 2006 Saturn Ion | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2006 Chevrolet Hhr | 2005 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Sky | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Hhr | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Hhr | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2008 Saturn Sky | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Electrical system: ignition

Published April 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 10, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V171000, published April 10, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2003 Saturn Ion | 2004 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Ion | 2006 Saturn Ion | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2006 Chevrolet Hhr | 2005 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Sky | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Hhr | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Hhr | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2008 Saturn Sky | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Electrical system: ignition.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SATURN
Model
ION
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Lot
2003 SATURN ION | 2004 SATURN ION | 2007 SATURN ION | 2006 SATURN ION | 2005 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2006 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | 2006 CHEVROLET HHR | 2005 SATURN ION | 2007 SATURN SKY | 2007 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2007 CHEVROLET HHR | 2007 PONTIAC G5 | 2008 CHEVROLET HHR | 2008 PONTIAC G5 | 2008 PONTIAC SOLSTICE | 2008 SATURN SKY | 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT | 2009 CHEVROLET COBALT
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2003 Saturn Ion | 2004 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Ion | 2006 Saturn Ion | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 2006 Chevrolet Hhr | 2005 Saturn Ion | 2007 Saturn Sky | 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2007 Chevrolet Hhr | 2007 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Chevrolet Hhr | 2008 Pontiac G5 | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2008 Saturn Sky | 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt — Electrical system: ignition recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V171000 on April 10, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SATURN. Model: ION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)