Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
You should be aware that your vehicle's electric power steering system may suddenly lose power assist while driving, which could happen at any time.
Risk if Unfixed
If your power steering fails, you'll need to steer your vehicle by hand at low speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the electric power steering motor for free, and you'll be notified by mail with a schedule between March and November 2010, or you can contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or visit the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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