GM Recalls Vehicles for Ignition Switch Airbag Deployment Risk

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling approximately 2,190,934 model year 2003-2011 Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles due to a defect in the ignition switch. The affected models include the Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Pontiac G5, Solstice, Saturn Ion, and Sky. The recall was initiated in 2014 and expanded to include vehicles that may have received defective service replacement parts.

The defect allows the ignition switch to move out of the 'run' position due to the weight of items on the key ring, road conditions, or other jarring events. If the switch moves, the engine turns off. If the engine is off, the airbags may not deploy in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of injury to occupants.

Dealers will replace the ignition switch free of charge. Until the repair is completed, owners are advised to remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key, and to remove any key fobs. Owners should also always wear their seatbelts. Owners may contact Chevrolet, Pontiac, or Saturn customer service for more information.

The recalled product

Product

CHEVROLET, SATURN, PONTIAC HHR, SKY, SOLSTICE, G5

Brand

CHEVROLET

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Category

Vehicle — Ignition Switch

Hazard

• airbag-failure
• ignition-switch-defect

Affected units

2,190,934

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Distribution

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