Recall 04V560000: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Report received

Nov 22, 2004

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

1,378vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the bulb shields inside of the headlamps can loosen due to vibration.

Possible consequence

The bulb shield can loosen or break because of vibration. If this occurred on a headlamp installed in a vehicle, oncoming drivers may notice additional glare, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install two new headlamp assemblies. The recall began on november 17, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt1,649 complaints