Yes, SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS!

 

Thanks!

 

So is this recall related to the TSB about the motor overheating due to excessive strain, producing the warning light and codes?
And will it only be the motor that is replaced?

CHEVYMGR: I have had intermittent loss 3 times, but only for a moment, no codes, but this is not something I can replicate at the dealership. How should I handle it?

 

Don't know that yet. When the recall bulletin comes out it will state why it needs to be replaced.

Call the service manager and see if he will replace it while it's under warranty. But I would want to wait for the redesigned motor to come out. The cobalt and the HHR motor are the same part number.

 

I don't like where this is going...
You see, my lovely wife drives a Toyota Highlander. Although hers is not on the '120mph flaming crash' recall list, I have been mercilessly teasing her about the not-so-secret-anymore Japanese plan to finish what they started in 1941, and them LYING about it (go figure).
Anyway, she's noticed the GM safety recall for 'low-speed flaming crash' power steering issues but hasn't yet realized that Hharry and the neighbor's Cobalt are fraternal twins!

If (when?) this recall is expanded to include HHRs and she finds out about it, Mikey will be in deep sushi...

 

At least yours isn't very deadly. I mean, it'd be almost hard for that to kill you...

 

Yeah I was giving a friend a hard time about his Toyota Corolla recall as well. This would be recall number two for my hhr if it does expand to include the HHR line up (though looks doubtful at this time).

 

Date: March 3, 2010

Subject: 10018 - Safety Recall and Stop Delivery Order
Electric Power Steering
Additional Information

Models: 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
2007-2010 Pontiac G5
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
2005-2006 Pontiac G4 (Mexico)

To: All General Motors Dealers

Attention: General Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager,
New Vehicle Sales Manager, Used Vehicle Sales Manager
and Warranty Administrator



Dear GM Dealer:

We want to clarify and expand on a few items surrounding the voluntary safety recall of the Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G4, G5, and Pursuit models that was announced late Monday.

First and foremost, owners and customers need to understand that even if power steering assist cuts out suddenly, these vehicles can be steered manually. The steering effort required could be greater below 15 miles per hour, but steering control is always possible. This condition typically presents itself in the 20,000-30,000 mile range.

We are conducting this recall out of concern for the customer’s peace of mind.

While we have the same Electric Power Steering (EPS) system in the Chevrolet HHR and Saturn ION, these vehicles are not included in the recall because every vehicle has unique tuning, tires and chassis, which causes some vehicles to be more susceptible to this condition than others.

We are working with the steering system supplier on repair scenarios, which could include steering motor repair or replacement, or one of several possible remanufacturing strategies. We will share more, including when customers can expect notification, as soon as we have all the details worked out.

END OF MESSAGE

 

Yes! Just a few complaints to the Feds gets you a seat in front of politicians that can"t find their ass with both hands.

People need to understand that all these recall only effect a VERY small percentage of the total produced. Usually less than 1%. That is why it takes so long to track a pattern of failures and enact a recall. Recalls are expensive and not taken lightly. Usually defective parts are handled at routine service intervals and the consumer doesn't even know something has been corrected.

 

Just remind them that the PS motor was built by Toyoda, which of course is owned by......... Yep, Toyota........

I'd , but it's not funny..... I think it's just a matter of time before the HHR is added to the list. Same motor, I find it had to think tuning makes that much of a differance.