IllustrationVEHICLE HAS 111,000 MILES AND TWICE IN THE PAST TWO DAYS THE POWER STEERING ERROR IN THE DIC CAME ON DURING LOW SPEED CORNERING. BOTH TIMES THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING NORMALLY UNTIL THE TURN AND WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN UNDER MANUAL MODE. A RESET OF THE CAR RESTORED POWER STEERING ALBIT TEMPORARILY.
2006 Chevrolet Hhr
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Hhr do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 565.5.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1050–25K
14725–50K
19650–75K
15075–100K
171100–150K
74150K+
843 reports with mileage · 163 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 458 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 222 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
47 crash reports8 fire reports24 injury reports
Steering complaints
458 reportsWE KEEP HEARING A DING, DING, DING, AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER READS OUT POWER STEERING AS WE LOSE OUR POWER STEERING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEELS. THIS KEEPS HAPPENING EVERY SO MANY DAYS AND I HAVE CHANGED THE 60 AMP FUSE. BUT IT SEEMS THAT IF I PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT THE POWER STEER…
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WE KEEP HEARING A DING, DING, DING, AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER READS OUT POWER STEERING AS WE LOSE OUR POWER STEERING AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEELS. THIS KEEPS HAPPENING EVERY SO MANY DAYS AND I HAVE CHANGED THE 60 AMP FUSE. BUT IT SEEMS THAT IF I PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT THE POWER STEERING WORKS ONCE AGAIN. IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS IN TRAFFIC. I CALLED OUR MECHANIC AND HE SAID HE WILL NOT WORK ON ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEMS. THAT DOESN'T GIVE ME MUCH COMFORT AS IT APPEARS I WOULD HAVE TO GO TO THE DEALER AND GUESS IT MIGHT BE A BIG DEAL AND VERY EXPENSIVE. BUT OTHER THAN THAT, WE HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH OUR CAR THESE LAST 10 YEARS.
I TOOK MY 2006 HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON A TAIL LIGHT AND FUSES. WHEN I PICKED IT UP IT WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR. WENT TO DRIVE AWAY AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WENT IN SIDE AND HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR AGAIN. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR THEM TO WORK ON MY CAR. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE R…
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I TOOK MY 2006 HHR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS ON A TAIL LIGHT AND FUSES. WHEN I PICKED IT UP IT WAS SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT. I STARTED THE CAR. WENT TO DRIVE AWAY AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING. I WENT IN SIDE AND HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR AGAIN. IT TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR THEM TO WORK ON MY CAR. THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THE STEERING MODULE.
TWICE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD/IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FIRST TIME WAS WHEN PARKING AND AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE OFF FOR AND HOUR I STARTED IT UP AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE, SO DID NOT WORK THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. SECOND TIME WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE ON AN ONRAMP TO AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND THE S…
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TWICE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD/IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. FIRST TIME WAS WHEN PARKING AND AFTER HAVING THE ENGINE OFF FOR AND HOUR I STARTED IT UP AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE, SO DID NOT WORK THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A FLUKE. SECOND TIME WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE ON AN ONRAMP TO AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AND THE STEERING ACTED ALMOST LIKE IT LOCKED, NO CONTROL HIT A LIGHT POLE AND CAR IS DAMAGED EXTENSIVELY.
WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH BOARD AND I LOSE ALL THE FUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN TWO WEEKS, THE LAST WHEN I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND NEARLY HIT A CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL LETTER …
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WHILE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES ON DASH BOARD AND I LOSE ALL THE FUNCTION OF THE POWER STEERING. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED 4 SEPARATE TIMES IN TWO WEEKS, THE LAST WHEN I WAS TURNING A CORNER AND NEARLY HIT A CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE I COULD NOT STEER THE VEHICLE. I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM GENERAL MOTORS STATING THAT I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX AND THEN THEY WOULD DETERMINE IF IT FELL UNDER THERE RECALL. WHEN THE LETTER STATES TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD THE POWER STEERING LIGHT EVER COMES ON THE DASH PANEL, WHICH IT HAS DONE KNOW 4 TIMES WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED. I COULD BEEN KILLED IF I HAD BEEN GOING FASTER OR KILLED SOME ONE. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE GM FAULTY MECHANICS. FIRST IT WAS THE IGNITION HAVING TO GIVE MY VEHICLE UP FOR NEARLY 6 WEEKS TO HAVE IT FIXED. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL MOTORS AND PAID FOR BY GENERAL MOTORS, NOT THE CONSUMER. WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE, ANOTHER DEATH BECAUSE OF THE MISTAKES. EVEN AFTER THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE VIA LETTER, BUT I FIRST PAY OUT OF POCKET AND THEN DETERMINE IF THEY WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR IT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS IN DOWNTOWN LA GOING TO WORK AND ONCE AGAIN WHEN I TURNED LEFT WHILE DRIVING, THE SECOND ON THE 405 IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, JUST AS I WAS ACCELERATING AND CHANGING LANES, THE LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASH BOARD (POWER STEERING) AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING CAPABILITY. THE THIRD WAS THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2016. TURNING LEFT AGAIN AND THE FOURTH TIME JUST YESTERDAY AGAIN WHEN I TURNED LEFT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN INTERMITTENTLY BEFORE FAILING COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN INTERMITTENTLY BEFORE FAILING COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
AFTER ABIDING BY THE RECALL TO CHANGE THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE CAR STARTS FREAKING OUT RANDOMLY. THE DASH LIGHTS START GOING ON AND OFF. LOOSE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND THE CAR JUST STOPS. YOU CAN BE GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST GIVES OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX IT UNLESS I AM WILLIN…
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AFTER ABIDING BY THE RECALL TO CHANGE THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE CAR STARTS FREAKING OUT RANDOMLY. THE DASH LIGHTS START GOING ON AND OFF. LOOSE POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND THE CAR JUST STOPS. YOU CAN BE GOING 70 MILES AN HOUR DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR JUST GIVES OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX IT UNLESS I AM WILLING TO PAY ALL THE FEES. I HAD A SECOND DEALERSHIP REPLACE SOME FUSES BUT AFTER 2 DAYS IT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. AFTER THE FIRST EPISODES, I CALLED AND OPENED A TICKET WITH CHEVROLET, BUT BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP I USED DIDN'T WANT TO MESS WITH THE CAR ANY MORE THEY WERE NOT VERY HELPFUL. NOW I AM DRIVING A DEATH TRAP BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD A NEW CAR AND I WON'T LET MY CHILDREN DRIVE OR BE IN THE CAR.
THE CHEVY DEALER THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM AND HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO FOR THE TWO RECALLS WILL NOT DO THEM
GM SAYS DRIVERS WILL INSTANTLY KNOW IF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS BECAUSE A CHIME AND DASHBOARD MESSAGE WILL APPEAR. THE CAR CAN BE STEERED WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, BUT IT CAN REQUIRE A LOT MORE MUSCLE TO TURN THE WHEEL, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTY, THE CAR COULD BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO A CRASH.…
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GM SAYS DRIVERS WILL INSTANTLY KNOW IF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS BECAUSE A CHIME AND DASHBOARD MESSAGE WILL APPEAR. THE CAR CAN BE STEERED WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, BUT IT CAN REQUIRE A LOT MORE MUSCLE TO TURN THE WHEEL, ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTY, THE CAR COULD BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO A CRASH. OUR VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN SUDDENLY, WE LOST ALL POWER STEERING. OTHER MAKES AND MODELS WITH THE SAME EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN RECALLED ALREADY. WHEN SHUTTING OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED BRIEFLY AND WILL FAIL AGAIN WHILE DRIVING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Official recalls
514V171000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 10, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.
14V047000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch
Feb 10, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or Saturn at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
08V444000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Sep 3, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED LATCH WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
08V046000 · Air Bags
Jan 30, 2008
GM IS RECALLING 181,516 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT.' IN TESTS, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY-ABSORBING PLASTIC PIECE TO THE HEADLINER TRIM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AT <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM>HTTP://WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM</A> .
06V417000 · Air Bags:frontal
Oct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
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NHTSA investigations
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