Heard it tonight on CTV news here in canada
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100301/gm_recall_100312/20100301?s_name=Autos

 

Over the electronic power steering units?

 

Yes. Affects 2005 to 2010 models.

 

So stupid of GM. They got complaints about this from the jump, and they waited 6 years to do something about it.

 

Not nessesarily true.
Just because there's complaints at the jump doesn't mean you should recall right away, nor does it mean they "waited" on anything.

Track the problem down, try and sort out problems with supply or design, wait for things to improve - and then see that the data and failures aren't getting any better. It's not like every car they produced had a failed unit. And they ended up replacing many of these under warranty. Unfortunately, it seems like it didn't get any better, hence recall.

You don't OMFG A PROBLEM, RECALL ALL OF THEM...

 

Quite right, step up and repair the deficiency. That's what a world-class automaker does. It sounds like this will be an expensive recall though?

 

And G6 owners like me get the shaft my car had the exact same problem a week ago, along with my buddy's g6 and we get nothing.... Right on

 

Well Ford finally stepped up and fixed the cruise control modules, so I'm glad GM did the same. Unfortunately they both waited TOO long. Better late than not at all. Sucks for the people who paid for the repair.

 

Sucks for the people who paid for the repair.

When I had my Saturn L200, there was something that had a recall on it. I had to give Saturn the original recipt and I eventually was reimbursed for it. Not sure if that is a GM policy or if it was something Saturn only did...

 

Do the HHR and Ion use different steering systems? Either way, I'm glad to see potentially unsafe cars will be made safe.

 

Will Congress call for hearings?

 

No Toyota already showed up for that! :lmao: Since these were supplied by a TM owned supplier theres no point in repeating that.(insert sarcasm) :fall::lmao:

 

one of the worst possible times to have a big recall!

 

Finally! They should replace the steering columns also. My steering has sucked since the day I bought it. Replaced column and intermediate shaft and it still sucks.

 

Is this a NHTSA ordered recall or is it voluntary?

 

GM recalled, and informed NHTSA, though an investigation prompted GM to do so most likely. Too much was said in the congressional meeting about the problem by Republicans, in their defense of Toyota, GM had no choice. They should have done it long ago, but then, there was this problem with MONEY.

 

Can the thread title be updated to say the actual amount of cars that was recalled which is 1.3 million, not 1.1 million.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...ws/2010-03-02/gm-to-recall-1-3-million-vehicles-on-power-steering-failures.html

 

Silverado frames are not rusting out (Tundras are). Colorado frames are not rusing out (Tacomas are). Malibus are not flying by at 100mph out of control (Camrys are). Malibu hybrids are not suffering from failing brakes (Prius are). Corvette HID headlights don't fail at an alarming rate (Prius do).

GM let this problem with steering on the Cobalt go WAY too long, and will now pay a much higher price than if they had done the right thing. BUT, it could be SO much worse. Just ask Toyota.

 

Malibus have been recalled due to a defective transmission shift lock which may not place the automatic transmission in a fully locked position. Corvettes are being recalled because the roof panel may separate and fly off.

 

Anyone else amazed that they actually SOLD 1.3 million Cobalts and G5's?

GM has a long history of problems with their steering racks and intermediate shafts...perhaps it's time for a new supplier.

 

Automotive News is reporting that the recall is on 1.3 million not 1.1. They are also reporting that this is a voluntary recall, not mandated by the government. All this after 14 crashes and just one non fatal injury.

A sad farewell to a sad and ungainly little car . . . but nothing comparable to what is happening at Toyota by any stretch of the imagination.

LINK

 

A sad farewell to a sad and ungainly little car . . .

If it's sad and ungainly what does that make Ford's pathetic small car offering?
Pick the right Cobalt and it's anything but.

GM's mistake here was using Toyota crap in their car.

 

From what I am hearing, the dealers were not made aware of this (the recall) and have not been told of the fix yet...

 

I'm sure the Toyota fans will be happy.

Good for GM to act quickly though!

 

Too bad GM could not kick this problem under the floormat or blame the supplier.

 

wonder why HHR is not on the list ....different steering components?

 

That's what I am wondering as well. I own an HHR and it's my understanding that most components are shared between the Cobalt and HHR. I don't think the HHR steering components are any different.

 

http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/02/autos/GM_recall/index.htm?hpt=T3

Anyone reading the comments on CNN.com?

How come this is not in the front page of CNN? Oh yes, it's not a Toyota recall so they don't want to blow it up.

Look familiar? :lmao:

 

Since GM won't do nothing for g6 owners, time to file a complaint with the canadian DOT about my piss poor electric power steering system.

 

These recall snowballs have just only started to roll..............it won't be long before Ford, Mopar, Honda, Nissan, Kia etc. get their black eyes. Cutting costs, suppliers, poor quality control definetly needs to be addressed. NOW!

 

GM recalls 1.3 million cars over steering fault

Power steering problem in Chevys, Pontiacs linked to 14 crashes, 1 injury

updated 5:58 a.m. ET, Tues., March. 2, 2010
DETROIT - General Motors Co is recalling 1.3 million compact cars in North America to address a power steering problem that has been linked to 14 crashes and one injury, the company said on Tuesday.

U.S. safety regulators opened an investigation on Jan. 27 into approximately 905,000 Cobalt models in the United States after receiving more than 1,100 complaints of power steering failures.

The recall covers the 2005-2010 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007-2010 Pontiac G5 in the United States; 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico, GM said in a statement.

more: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35655693/ns/business-autos/?GT1=43001

 

Check out the GM bashing at this yahoo article.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gm_recall

Counter-attack, people!

(Although they do deserve some for taking this long to take action. I also think the steering columns should be changed at the same time, plus the intermediate shafts-all stink, IMO)

 

Check out the GM bashing at this yahoo article.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_gm_recall

Counter-attack, people!

Good work

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8544989.stm

GM blamed the fault on a supplier partially owned by Toyota.

GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz told the BBC at the Geneva Motor show: "This is a case where, yes, we would blame a partially Toyota-owned supplier."

Mr Lutz said the supplier had not met "all requirements for reliability and durability".

"So we will have to see who takes financial responsibility," he said. "But this is a risk you sometimes take when you buy a complete system from a supplier."

 

I'm interested to see what kind of "fix" they have for this.

 

i dont know but i'd bet good money its more then a plastic zip tie and a shim.