Cobalt L4-2.2L (2008)
Technical Service Bulletin # 07255
Date: 071004
Campaign - Coolant Hose Leak
Subject:
Customer Satisfaction -- Coolant Leak
# 07255 - (10/04/2007
Models:
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2008 Pontiac G5
THIS PROGRAM IS IN EFFECT UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2008.
Condition
On certain 2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles, the hose connecting the surge tank to the thermostat cover may not seal
sufficiently. This could result in a coolant leak at the thermostat cover. If enough coolant leaks out, the engine coolant temperature warning light will
illuminate. If the vehicle is driven with the light illuminated, it could result in engine damage.
Correction
Dealers are to install an additional clamp to the hose at the thermostat cover.
Vehicles Involved
Involved are certain 2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
For dealers with involved vehicles, a listing with involved vehicles containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name, and address
information has been prepared and will be provided through the applicable system listed below. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no
involved vehicles currently assigned.
-- US dealers - GM DealerWorld Recall Information
-- Canadian dealers - GMinfoNet Recall Reports
The listing may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration
data for any purpose other than follow-up necessary to complete this program is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you
are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this program.
Parts Information
Parts required to complete this program are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved
vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should
be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Service Procedure
