NHTSA Recall 10V073000: Electric power assist system (steering)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,050,889 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Chevrolet Cobalt.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | N100023 |
| Component | STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 3, 2010 |
| Owner notification | March 29, 2010 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Notes
GM's recall no. N100023.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V073000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Pontiac G5 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.