In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
Service Publications Ordering InformationChevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Engine Oil Light, Diagnosis & Testing
1.
Understand and validate customer concern.
Inspect visible system components for obvious damage or conditions
that may cause concern.
2.
Inspect for related bulletins, recall/field
actions and preliminary information.
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