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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
Safety risk
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENT.
Safety risk
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY-ABSORBING PLASTIC PIECE TO THE HEADLINER TRIM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Steering
424
77,600 mi
Electrical system
105
66,200 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
46
137,534 mi
Air bags
45
70,000 mi
Power train
32
86,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
27
15,000 mi
Structure: body
20
88,000 mi
Suspension
19
79,505 mi
Engine
18
70,000 mi
Service brakes
18
65,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
16
61,000 mi
Unknown or other
16
65,500 mi
Structure: body: door
12
56,000 mi
Seat belts
11
61,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
10
34,666 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
9
70,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
9
119,000 mi
Tires
8
15,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
7
45,000 mi
Structure
7
62,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
6
90,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition
5
61,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
5
48,401 mi
Steering: column
5
13,000 mi
Suspension: front
5
50,000 mi
Exterior lighting
4
75,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system
4
85,000 mi
Traction control system
4
66,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
3
37,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
23,340 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
3
14,900 mi
Visibility
3
—
Visibility/wiper
3
100,120 mi
Wheels
3
87,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
2
29,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
2
3,800 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights
2
11,000 mi
Power train: driveline
2
30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
2,000 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars
2
12,600 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
2
26,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut
2
249 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
2
38,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
2,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
13,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
46,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
1
10,565 mi
Equipment
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
1
97,000 mi
Interior lighting
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
1
249 mi
Power train: clutch assembly
1
62,373 mi
Power train: manual transmission
1
71,233 mi
Service brakes, air
1
80,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
36,800 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar
1
26,533 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
8,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
3,000 mi
Visibility: windshield
1
49,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
1
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The 2006 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2008 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.