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.
Defect Consequence:
If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. 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.