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1,006 reports80,000 miles · Sep 12, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED TO COV…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE PLASTIC DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO OFFERED TO COVER 25 PERCENT OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10425110
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
2006 DOOR HANDLE BROKE FOR NO REASON. IS UNABLE TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. ITS A SEFETY ISSUE IF U HAVE TO GET OUT IN AN EMERGENCY. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10421705
75,000 miles · Aug 26, 2011
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
THE POWER STEERING DOESNT WORK ANYMORE, BOTH OF THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF, WATER LEAKING IN PASSENGER FRONT COMING FROM THE MOTER AREA SOMEWHERE I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP BUT NO RECALLS AND I HAVE READ ON NUMORUS FORUMS OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM BUT GM STILL HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10421660
Mileage unknown · Aug 24, 2011
Structure
I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2006 CHEVY HHR. CURRENT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 45500. THREE WEEKS AGO ( 8/14/'11)THE INSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE. WHEN I WENT TO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE, I WAS ADVISED THAT IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DOOR PANEL, AND WOULD COST OVER $400.00 TO REPLACE. I AM NOT IN A POSITION …
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I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF A 2006 CHEVY HHR. CURRENT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 45500. THREE WEEKS AGO ( 8/14/'11)THE INSIDE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE BROKE. WHEN I WENT TO REPAIR THE BROKEN HANDLE, I WAS ADVISED THAT IT IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE DOOR PANEL, AND WOULD COST OVER $400.00 TO REPLACE. I AM NOT IN A POSITION TO REPLACE SUCH AN EXPENSIVE ITEM; I CAN LIVE WITH ROLLING THE WINDOW DOWN AND OPENING THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE. NOT ONLY IS THIS INCONVENIENT, BUT IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. IF I NEED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN A HURRY, I CANNOT DO SO.
NHTSA ODI #10424806
35,000 miles · Aug 24, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat BeltsSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER OPENING THE WINDOW, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER OPENING THE WINDOW, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN UPDATED 10/26/11 IN DECEMBER 2013, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FASTENER JAMMED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE DEFECT REPAIRED. IN MARCH 2014, SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE DEFECT CORRECTED. UPDATED 04/14/14
NHTSA ODI #10421337
74,500 miles · Aug 22, 2011
Latches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED A MONTH PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR WHEN ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED A MONTH PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,600.
NHTSA ODI #10421041
113,000 miles · Aug 18, 2011
Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDEDOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY OPEN. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED BUT LATER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE O RE-OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 MPH, THE DRIVER SIDEDOOR WOULD SPORADICALLY OPEN. THE DOOR WAS CLOSED BUT LATER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE O RE-OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THERE WAS A PIECE OF PLASTIC INSIDE THE PANEL THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 113,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10420018
41,230 miles · Aug 15, 2011
Steering
GM HAS RECALLED THE COBALT AND OTHER CARS BUILT BETWEEN 2005 AND 2010 WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING IN MY HHR IS BUILT ON THE SAME PLATFORM WITH THE SAME PARTS . BUT GM DID NOT INCLUDE THE HHR . THEY DID SENT A LETTER TO 2006 HHR CANADIAN OWNERS TO FIX THE PROBLEM . WHY NOT IN THE US? THE POWER STEERING ST…
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GM HAS RECALLED THE COBALT AND OTHER CARS BUILT BETWEEN 2005 AND 2010 WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING IN MY HHR IS BUILT ON THE SAME PLATFORM WITH THE SAME PARTS . BUT GM DID NOT INCLUDE THE HHR . THEY DID SENT A LETTER TO 2006 HHR CANADIAN OWNERS TO FIX THE PROBLEM . WHY NOT IN THE US? THE POWER STEERING STOPS OPERATING AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD. YOU HAVE TO STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF TO RESET THE STEERING. THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN WITH NO WARNING. THERE ARE A LOT OF HHR'S WITH THIS PROBLEM . VERY UNSAFE. AGAIN, THEY WILL FIX THE CARS IN CANADA BUT NOT IN THE USA ? THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME CARS.
NHTSA ODI #10420247
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2011
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BRAKES.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER TH…
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I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BRAKES.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!!! COPY THIS LINK TO YOUR WEB BROWSER HTTP-//ABCLOCAL.GO.COM/WTVD/STORY?SECTION=NEWS/ABC11_INVESTIGATES&ID=6811236 IF YOU WOULD PREFER I CAN SEND A TYPED TRANSCRIPT (WORD FOR WORD) OF THIS NEWS BROADCAST? I WILL NOT ALLOW MY WIFE AND KIDS LIFE TO BE PUT IN DANGER, BY LETTING THEM RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED THE LINK I AM ATTACHING SHOWS A NEWS BROADCAST IN RALEIGH NC. ON CHANNEL 11 NEWS !!!!! INVOLVING NUMBER 12 ISSUE ON MY LONG LIST BELOW WITH THE CHEVY HHR STALLING WHILE DRIVING..... I PURCHASED A 2006 CHEVY HHR LT, IN 2007. SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED. MILEAGE ON CAR 33,346 1) THE KEY LOCKED UP IN IGNITION..9/06/07 2) SHIFTER FROZE UP AND WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. . 9/06/07 3) HEADLINER TRIM ? ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITY 4) FRONT END AND WHOLE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKE..9/06/07 DEALER TURNED ROTORS( BUT DID NOT FIX ISSUE) 5) REPLACED DRIVER SIDE RUNNING BOARD..9/06/07. 6) GOT IN VEHICLE ONE MORNING TRIED TO TAKE KIDS TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 15 MPH, HAD TOWED BACK TO LAWSON CHEVROLET. WORKING ON GETTING DATE/MILEAGE..THIS ISSUE OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10418526
76,089 miles · Aug 3, 2011
Structure
DRIVER SIDE INTERNAL DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF LEAVING THE DOOR INOPERABLE UNLESS THE ELECTRIC WINDOW IS OPENED AND THE HAND PUT OVER THE DOOR AND OPENED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THIS IS ALSO A HAZARD BECAUSE IF THE CAR BATTERY IS DEAD THEN HOW DO YOU GET OUT OF THE CAR? *KB
NHTSA ODI #10416944
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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