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1,006 reports115,623 miles · May 2, 2013
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,623.
NHTSA ODI #10510430
Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2013
Steering
STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR IS NOT STEERABLE. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. CHEVY COBALT HAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HHR IS THE SAME PLATFORM,SAME STEERING COMPONENTS,SAME MANUFACTURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS. GM IS SUING THE MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING UNITS BUT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH …
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STEERING FAILS WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR IS NOT STEERABLE. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. CHEVY COBALT HAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. HHR IS THE SAME PLATFORM,SAME STEERING COMPONENTS,SAME MANUFACTURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS. GM IS SUING THE MANUFACTURE OF THE POWER STEERING UNITS BUT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE CHEVY HHR. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509535
57,000 miles · Apr 24, 2013
Wheels
IN OUR 2006 CHEVROLET HHR, THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED AT 57,000 MILES. THE SYMPTOM WAS A RUMBLING NOISE BEGINNING AT 40 MPH TO 45 MPH. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE A PERISHABLE ITEM. IN COMPARISON, ALL FOUR WHEELS STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS THAT HAVE NOT YET WORN OUT. WITHO…
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IN OUR 2006 CHEVROLET HHR, THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED AT 57,000 MILES. THE SYMPTOM WAS A RUMBLING NOISE BEGINNING AT 40 MPH TO 45 MPH. WHEEL BEARINGS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE A PERISHABLE ITEM. IN COMPARISON, ALL FOUR WHEELS STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE PADS THAT HAVE NOT YET WORN OUT. WITHOUT QUESTION, BRAKE PADS SHOULD WEAR OUT BEFORE WHEEL BEARINGS. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY I HAD A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLY THAT WAS THE WORST, AND SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT TO CHEVROLET TO SEE IF THEY WOULD ASSIST IN REPAIRS ON THE LEFT SIDE. AFTER PAYING FOR A DEALER ($109) TO DIAGNOSE WHAT I ALREADY KNEW (AS A REQUIREMENT TO START THE INVESTIGATION PROCESS) THE VERDICT WAS A "WORN OUT" WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY. I HAVE NOW BEEN TOLD THAT I DO NOT QUALIFY FOR ANY ASSISTANCE FROM CHEVROLET. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE FAILURES ARE THE RESULT OF EITHER A SERIOUS DESIGN DEFICIENCY OR MANUFACTURING QUALITY DEFECT. FORTUNATELY, THE BEARINGS DID NOT FAIL CATASTROPHICALLY TO CAUSE A CRASH. I AM CONCERNED THAT WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED MAY BE A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM IN THE HHR POPULATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10509457
115,000 miles · Apr 17, 2013
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Fuel/propulsion SystemSteering
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE DASH PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ALL STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF. WHEN IT DID THIS THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE HAD THE OLD STYLE MANUAL BRAKES. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND WHE…
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I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE DASH PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ALL STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF. WHEN IT DID THIS THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WHEN I TRIED TO STOP THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE POWER BRAKES DIDN'T FEEL RIGHT. IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE HAD THE OLD STYLE MANUAL BRAKES. IT HAS DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE I NOTICED THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER HHR OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM ORIGINALLY STARTED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT TO COME ON RANDOMLY AND I WOULD HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO RESET THE COMPUTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10508493
85,500 miles · Apr 16, 2013
Steering
DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THERE IS NO POWER STEERING, HARD TO STEER. HAPPENS NUMEROUS TIMES. TURN CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AND IT'S FINE AGAIN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10508486
15,000 miles · Apr 9, 2013
EngineSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR LT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO ASSIST WITH REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,017.
NHTSA ODI #10505704
58,011 miles · Apr 8, 2013
Steering
I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT APPROX 60 MPH WHEN I HEARD A DING-DING SOUND AND I LOOKED AT MY DISPLAY PANEL BELOW THE SPEEDOMETER AND IT SAID POWER STEERING AND I REALIZED THAT I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING ON MY HHR...DROVE HOME THINKING IT WAS LOW ON POWER STEERING FLUID, I UNLOADED GROCERIES AND WENT UP TO MY LOCAL ADVA…
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I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT APPROX 60 MPH WHEN I HEARD A DING-DING SOUND AND I LOOKED AT MY DISPLAY PANEL BELOW THE SPEEDOMETER AND IT SAID POWER STEERING AND I REALIZED THAT I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING ON MY HHR...DROVE HOME THINKING IT WAS LOW ON POWER STEERING FLUID, I UNLOADED GROCERIES AND WENT UP TO MY LOCAL ADVANCE AUTO..ONLY TO FIND THE CAR HAD RESET ITS POWER STEERING AND ALL SEEMED FINE. PURCHASED THE PS FLUID ONLY TO FIND IT DID NOT USE PS FLUID IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL. IT CONTINUED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY UNTIL YESTERDAY (APRIL 7) WHEN THE PS ALERT CAME ON AND NOW STAYS ON...I HAVE NO POWER STEERING WHICH HAS CAUSED ME TO JUST ABOUT HIT PARKED CARS...TURNING A CURVE ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING I JUST ABOUT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE!! THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. CHEVROLET SEEMINGLY KNOWS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON THE HHRS...A RECALL ON THE VEHICLES ARE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY TO CORRECT THIS AS THE POTENTIAL FOR A DEADLY CRASH IS VERY HIGH. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN MY VEHICLE ANY MORE..WHY WERE THE SAME PARTS RECALLED ON OTHER CHEVY MODELS AND NOT THE HHR?? I SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE NECESSARY FUNDS AVAILABLE TO ME TO FIX THIS ISSUE..THE RESPONSIBILITY I THINK LIES WITH THE MANUFACTURER AS IT IS THEIR PART THAT IS FAILING ON THESE VEHICLES.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10507500
60,000 miles · Apr 6, 2013
Steering
I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY IN SLOW LANE, POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH AND I INSTANTLY LOST POWER STEERING. I STOPPED AT NEXT EXIT, TURNED OFF CAR CALLED HUSBAND HE SAID TO TAKE IT HOME. I STARTED CAR, IT WAS FINE, NO WARNING ON DASH, DROVE FINE. I DROVE A FEW HUNDRED FEET, LOST POWER STEERING. THIS WENT ON SIX TIMES, …
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I WAS DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY IN SLOW LANE, POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASH AND I INSTANTLY LOST POWER STEERING. I STOPPED AT NEXT EXIT, TURNED OFF CAR CALLED HUSBAND HE SAID TO TAKE IT HOME. I STARTED CAR, IT WAS FINE, NO WARNING ON DASH, DROVE FINE. I DROVE A FEW HUNDRED FEET, LOST POWER STEERING. THIS WENT ON SIX TIMES, WITH ME STOPPING TURNING OFF CAR AND RESTARTING BEFORE I COULD GET HOME. I'M A SMALL WOMEN AND THAT LITTLE CAR TURNED INTO A TANK WITHOUT POWER STEERING. I CALLED MY DEALER HE SAID NO RECALL AND IT WOULD COST $109.00 TO DIAGNOSE AND $120.00- $653.00 JUST FOR PARTS NOT LABOR. I CHECKED ON LINE AND THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CHEVY COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THEY HAVE THE IDENTICAL ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. WHY HAVEN,T YOU RECALLED THE HHR? FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AS DRIVER HAVE I FELT UNSAFE IN MY VEHICLE. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFORE THIS TURNS INTO UNNECESSARY, PREVENTABLE TRAGEDIES. I PRAY IT IS NOT ME!!!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10507340
105,000 miles · Apr 5, 2013
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MIL…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10507251
80,000 miles · Apr 3, 2013
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10505573
Official recalls
5Apr 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.
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.
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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.
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> .
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> .
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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