Recall 10V-073: 2005–2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007–2010 Pontiac G5
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Mar 3, 2010, covering about 1,050,889 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Notes
Gm's recall no. N100023.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Electric Power Assist System |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V073000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Pontiac G5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-073?
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.
How is recall 10V-073 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.