The problem
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.
The risk
If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 10V-073 (10V073000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | N100023 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Steering › Electric power assist system |
| Report date | March 3, 2010 |
| Owners notified | March 29, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,050,889 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the steering
- 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 1,143
- 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 1,299
- 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 689
- 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 311
- 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 210
- 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems 242
- 2007 Pontiac G5 steering problems 59
- 2008 Pontiac G5 steering problems 23
- 2009 Pontiac G5 steering problems 12
- 2010 Pontiac G5 steering problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 10V-073 repair free?
Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,050,889 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.