Recall 07V014000: 2005–2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

Report received

Jan 18, 2007

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

98,707vehicles

Model years

2005–2006

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 not equipped with optional roof-mounted side impact air bags fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact.'

Possible consequence

In a crash, head impact protection may be inadequate.

Remedy

Dealers will install energy absorbing plastic to the headliner trim to reduce the severity of head impacts in a crash. The recall began on march 21, 2007. Owners may 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
• 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt2,330 complaints