General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Safety risk
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD.
Safety risk
WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS.
Safety risk
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Fuel/propulsion system
65
86,871 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
52
90,000 mi
Air bags
46
90,000 mi
Electrical system
25
90,895 mi
Steering
25
56,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
18
50,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
11
76,000 mi
Traction control system
10
50,000 mi
Unknown or other
9
140,000 mi
Engine
8
99,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
8
200,000 mi
Power train
7
99,000 mi
Service brakes
7
74,100 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
5
49,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
4
1,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
3
46,176 mi
Engine and engine cooling
3
13,000 mi
Seat belts
3
162,000 mi
Seats
3
82,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system
3
53,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
3
88,000 mi
Equipment
2
7,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
2
31,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
13,000 mi
Structure: body
2
150,000 mi
Visibility
2
7,500 mi
Wheels
2
122,000 mi
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: status indicator lamp/light
1
—
Electrical system: ignition
1
74,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch
1
117,517 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
26,542 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
79,625 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
1
108,233 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
7,500 mi
Exterior lighting
1
1,100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
100,000 mi
Interior lighting
1
145,000 mi
Parking brake
1
1,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
1
—
Power train: driveline
1
120 mi
Service brakes, electric
1
31,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
1
500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
1
—
Structure
1
26,542 mi
Structure: frame and members
1
56,000 mi
Suspension
1
136,523 mi
Tires
1
—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
1
61,995 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
1
34,908 mi
The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many 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.