Electric power steering
Defect Summary
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.
Safety 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. owners are being notified on a rolling basis between march 29 through november 2010. a copy of the mailing schedule is located in the recall file. 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.
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FAQ: Recall 10V073000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10V073000?
NHTSA recall 10V073000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on March 3, 2010. It addresses: Electric power steering. The recall affects approximately 1,050,889 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V073000 or the manufacturer campaign number N100023. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.