Mar 11 2010
Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 Recall
Build Dates: n/a
Vehicle Make/Model: Chevrolet/Cobalt of 2005-2010, Pontiac/G5 of 2007-2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V073000
Date Owner’s Notified: 0000-00-00
Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Component: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1050889
Summary:
General Motors is recalling certain model 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:
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. The manufacturer has not yet provided ab owner notification schedule.