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As a result of an earlier investigation, GM has announced the recall of 1.3 million cars.  The bulk of them are in America, and are sold here as the Chevrolet Cobalt and the Pontiac G5.  The latter is no longer sold (as Pontiac is being shut down), but the former will be replaced soon by the Cruze.  In the mean time, 2005-2010 Cobalts and 2007 – 2010 G5s are being recalled for power steering issues.  The problem stems from a power steering motor which wears out, leaving the driver with no power steering.   While the car remains controllable, it requires more effort to steer, which has led to 14 accidents and 1 injury so far, in over 1,100 complaints.

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