Massive GM Recall for 778k Cobalts and G5s Due to Ignition Turning Off - Linked to Fatal Crashes
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Massive GM Recall for 778k Cobalts and G5s Due to Ignition Turning Off - Linked to Fatal Crashes



General Motors has issued a sweeping recall of 778,562 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s from the 2005 through 2007 model years in North America because of an ignition switch problem.

In these cars, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions such as going off road, or experiencing heavy jolting, may cause the ignition switch to move out of the "run" position, turning off the engine as well as most of electrical components, including air bags.

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