CMVSS Noncompliance - Daytime Running Lamp Compliance

General Motors has decided that certain 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 requiring the illumination of the daytime running lamps while the vehicle is being driven. Daytime running lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

Dealers are to reconfigure the body control module.

Involved are certain 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles built within these VIN breakpoints:

Important: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) prior to beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

For dealers with involved vehicles, a Campaign Initiation Detail Report (CIDR) containing the complete vehicle identification number, customer name and address data has been prepared and will be loaded to the GMinfoNet Recall Reports. Dealers will not have a report available if they have no involved vehicles currently assigned.

The Campaign Initiation Detail Report 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 recall is a violation of law in several provinces. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this report to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

No parts are required for this recall.

1. Connect the Tech 2 to the vehicle's DLC and turn it on.
2. Ensure that your Tech 2 is updated to version 25.008 or later. Version 25.008 was released on 8/22/05.
3. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine OFF.
4. Press "Enter" on the Tech 2.
5. Select "F0: Diagnostics".
6. Select the appropriate model year.
7. Select "Passenger Car".
8. Select the appropriate division.
9. Select "A" for the model.
10. Select "F0: Vehicle Control Systems".
11. Select the appropriate engine.
12. Select "Computer/Integrating Systems".
13. If a message regarding OnStar/VCIM not responding is displayed, press "Continue".
14. Select "F5: Module Setup".
15. Select "F0: Body Control Module".
16. Select "F1: DRL Option".
17. Press "Continue".
18. With "DRL Enabled" highlighted, toggle the Enter button until the star is visible in front of "DRL Enabled".
19. Select "Save Options".
20. When the menu screen returns, turn off and disconnect the Tech 2.

The General Motors Courtesy Transportation Program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period and involved in a product recall is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. Dealers should refer to the General Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for courtesy transportation guidelines.

Submit a Product Recall Claim with the information indicated below:

Refer to the General Motors WINS Claim Processing Manual for details on Product Recall Claim Submission.

General Motors will notify customers of this recall on their vehicle (see copy of customer letter included with this bulletin).

All unsold new vehicles in dealers' possession and subject to this recall must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this recall bulletin before customers take possession of these vehicles.

Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this recall at no charge to customers, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.

Customers who have recently purchased vehicles sold from your vehicle inventory, and for which there is no customer information indicated on the dealer listing, are to be contacted by the dealer. Arrangements are to be made to make the required correction according to the instructions contained in this bulletin. A copy of the customer letter is provided in this bulletin for your use in contacting customers. Recall follow-up cards should not be used for this purpose, since the customer may not as yet have received the notification letter.

In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, you must take the steps necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.

Dear General Motors Customer:

General Motors has decided that certain 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 requiring the illumination of the daytime running lamps while the vehicle is being driven. Daytime running lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of the vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset.

Your GM dealer will reconfigure the body control module to activate the DRL when the vehicle is being driven. This service will be performed for you at no charge .

This reconfiguration will take approximately 15 minutes. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time.

You may be contacted by a dealer other than the dealer who sold or is currently servicing your vehicle. Please be advised that you may take your vehicle to the General Motors dealership of your choice to have the recall service work completed. Please contact your dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date.

This letter identifies your vehicle. Presentation of this letter to your dealer will assist their Service personnel in completing the necessary correction to your vehicle in the shortest possible time.

We are sorry to cause you this inconvenience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with our products.

Customer Support Department

General Motors of Canada Limited

05079