Consumer Complaint Detail

CHEVROLET / COBALT / 2005

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005052476 Incident Date: Dec, 26 2005
Consumer's City: COLD SPRING Consumer's State: KY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: COBALT Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G1AL12F657 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 10 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: May, 20 2005
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving the power steering failed. the steering wheel was very hard to turn. after the vehicle was parked the power steering fluid was checked. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where a diagnostics test was performed. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. on december 27, 2005 while at 35 mph the power steering failed again resulting in an accident. the vehicle was totaled. the seat belts were worn, but there were minor injuries, the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak updated 2/13/2006 - *nm