If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

Electrical System — Ignition

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

Actions

General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park, " or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Documents (25)

• Defect Notice(Part 573)- Amended 573 with Chronology
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM 14113 - Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - GM 14133 - Replace Ignition Key
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - Model Years 2003-2007
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2014-Q3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report #9, 2016-2
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Customer Outreach Letter
• Defect Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key Replacement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- MY 2003-2007 Vehicles

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