GM’s Ignition Switch Problems: The 6 Models Being Recalled
The Chevrolet Cobalt was manufactured in the U.S. from 2004 to 2010 and is still being produced in Brazil. The Cobalt — available as both a coupe and sedan — was built on GM’s front-wheel drive Delta platform. GM recalled over 700,000 Cobalts last month, citing the vehicle’s ignition cut-off problems and air bag failtures.
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The Chevrolet Saturn Ion is a compact four-door sedan and coupe that was sold by General Motors between the 2003 and 2007 model years. The car used GM’s front-wheel drive Delta platform, and the instrument panel was mounted on the top center of the dashboard, rather than behind the steering wheel. About 588,000 of the cars have been recalled by GM because of the ignition cut-off problem affecting steering and the release of air bags.
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This compact car marketed by the Pontiac division of GM was first introduced in for the 2005 model year. The car was initially known as the Pontiac Pursuit in the Canadian market and the Pontiac G4 in Mexico. It was built upon GM’s front-wheel drive Delta platform and was only available as a coupe in the U.S.
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The HHR was offered from 2005 through 2011. The trendy midsize vehicle was designed to fit the driver’s need for cargo space, versatility and speed. And it boasted the best fuel economy in its class. However, there have been several recalls of HHR vehicles in recent years, including the latest one related to the ignition switch and air bag problems.
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The Solstice was a sports car first introduced at the 2004 North American International Auto Show. The Solstice roadster was put into production in Wilmington, Del., starting in mid-2005 for the 2006 model. The sleekly designed Solstice was built on GM’s rear-wheel drive Kappa platform. When sales plummeted during the 2008 recession, the federal government persuaded GM to eliminate the Pontiac Division.
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The sporty Saturn Sky was first released as a 2007 model. The Sky features 18-inch wheels and a turbocharged direct injected engine. A two-seat rear-drive roadster with a manually operated convertible top, the Sky’s design included GM’s rear-wheel drive Kappa platform.The aggressive styling brought praise as a welcome departure from traditional Saturn design. But the Wilmington, Del., assembly plant closed in July 2009, ending production of the Sky.
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