Looks like Modica and NLPC may have made a difference, AP just announced a GM recall for power steering.
excerpt:
Included in the recall are the Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Chevrolet HHR, Saturn Aura, Saturn Ion and Pontiac G6. Model years vary, but all of the vehicles are from the 2010 model year or earlier.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/mar/31/gm-recalls-13-million-cars-steering-defect/
cripes...now GM will need another bail-out