2005 Chevrolet Cobalt recall: headlights
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on November 22, 2004. It covers about 1,378 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,378
- reported
- Nov 22, 2004
- owners notified
- Nov 17, 2004
- related complaints
- 27
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 04V560000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Cobalt 2005 2005
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 04V560000
Is there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt headlights?
Yes. Recall 04V560000, reported on November 22, 2004, covers about 1,378 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V560000?
Dealers will install two new headlamp assemblies. The recall began on november 17, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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