Summary
General Motors (GM) filed an 8-K on March 3, 2014, detailing a significant voluntary recall impacting approximately 1.37 million vehicles in the United States. The recall is due to a defect in the intermediate steering shaft, which could lead to a loss of steering control. This issue affects certain model year 2004-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Sky vehicles. The company has indicated that dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intermediate steering shaft at no cost to the customer.
Key Highlights
- 1GM announced a voluntary recall of approximately 1.37 million vehicles in the U.S.
- 2The recall addresses a defect in the intermediate steering shaft, potentially causing loss of steering control.
- 3Affected models include various Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles from model years 2004-2010.
- 4The specific models affected are Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Sky.
- 5GM will replace the faulty steering shaft free of charge for customers.
- 6The event date for the recall was March 2, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary reason for the recall is a defect in the intermediate steering shaft, which could lead to a loss of steering control in the affected vehicles.
The recall affects model year 2004-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, Saturn Ion, Chevrolet HHR, Pontiac Solstice, and Saturn Sky vehicles.
No, General Motors will inspect and replace the intermediate steering shaft at no cost to the customer.
Approximately 1.37 million vehicles in the United States are being recalled.