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1,006 reports75,084 miles · Jun 8, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON INITIAL START, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FALL FURTHER INTO THE FLOORBOARD THAN NORMAL. WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE STEERING AND REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED UPON INITIAL START, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD FALL FURTHER INTO THE FLOORBOARD THAN NORMAL. WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE ABS AND TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE STEERING AND REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN BEARING. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SECOND DEALER WHERE THE FRONT HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE SEEMED TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD CONTINUE TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,084 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10335329
31,664 miles · Jun 5, 2010
Steering
MY CAR, CHEVROLET HHR LS 2006, LOST POWER STEERING MORE THAN 10 TIMES AS OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED AT CHEVY DEALER 4 TIMES ALREADY FOR SAME PROBLEM. EACH TIME THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT CAME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN, AND RECENTLY IT HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. I LEASED THIS BRAND NEW CAR IN 2006. AT THE END OF 3 YEA…
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MY CAR, CHEVROLET HHR LS 2006, LOST POWER STEERING MORE THAN 10 TIMES AS OF DECEMBER OF 2009. I HAD MY CAR REPAIRED AT CHEVY DEALER 4 TIMES ALREADY FOR SAME PROBLEM. EACH TIME THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM, BUT IT CAME BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN, AND RECENTLY IT HAPPENED MORE OFTEN. I LEASED THIS BRAND NEW CAR IN 2006. AT THE END OF 3 YEARS LEASING, I BOUGHT IT IN 2009. I TOOK GOOD CARE OF IT ALL THE TIME. THE POWER STEERING FAILURE FIRST HAPPENED IN DEC. OF 2009. WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD, SUDDENLY IT WAS HARD TO MAKE A TURN, AND MY CAR WAS THROWN FORWARD EACH TIME WHEN I GOT OIL TO MOVE FORWARD. THE MESSAGE "POWER STEERING" POPPED UP ON THE DISPLAY PANEL. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO CHEVY DEALER BECAUSE THE DRIVING WHEEL COULD NOT BE MOVED AT ALL AFTER RESTARTED THE CAR;HOWEVER, WHEN MY CAR WAS AT CHEVY DEALER, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED AND THEY COULD NOT FIND OTHER PROBLEM. THEN 2 MONTHS LATER, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND DISAPPEARED AFTER HALF DAY. AFTER THIS REPEATED 3 OR 4 TIMES, MY CAR WAS TOWED THE 2ND TIME TO CHEVY DEALER ON FEB.26, 2010 BECAUSE THE DRIVING WHEEL COULD NOT TURNED. THIS TIME THEY FOUND SOMETHING AND FIXED IT. IN THE FOLLOWING 3 MONTHS, THIS PROBLEM WAS HAPPENED AND GONE AT LEAST 3 TIMES. WE WERE SCARED AND DID NOT DARE TO DRIVE FAR FROM HOME. ON MAY 24, 2010, MY HUSBAND GOT SAME PROBLEM WITH ENGINE LIGHT ON AND HE DROVE TO CHEVY DEALER IMMEDIATELY. THEY FIXED IT. ONLY ONE WEEK LATER, ON JUNE 2ND, THE CAR WAS TOWED THE 3RD TIME TO THE CHEVY DEALER FOR SAME PROBLEM. THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN AND STEERING MODULE. MY HUSBAND PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY, BUT JUST AFTER 2 MILES DRIVING, SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, SO HE HAD TO DRIVE BACK TO THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. THEY FIXED IT AND DROVE 50 MILES TO TEST IT AND IT WAS GOOD. YESTERDAY I DROVE IT HOME AND IT WAS GOOD TOO. BUT THIS MORNING, SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. SINCE IT IS SATURDAY, THE CHEVY STORE DOES NOT OPEN. WE CAN NOT GO ANYWHERE, EVEN GROCERY STORES. THIS REALLY IS A DISASTER, WE ARE SO SCARED! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10334730
39,000 miles · May 18, 2010
Power Train
2006 CHEVY HHR - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION, CAN FREELY SLIP TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FROM PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND LOWER GEARS WITH LITTLE PRESSURE AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE SHIFTER LOCKING LATCH. GM HAS RECALLED 2010 MODELS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES BUT NONE OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL HHRS DEALERSHI…
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2006 CHEVY HHR - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION, CAN FREELY SLIP TRANSMISSION SHIFTER FROM PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND LOWER GEARS WITH LITTLE PRESSURE AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE SHIFTER LOCKING LATCH. GM HAS RECALLED 2010 MODELS WITH SIMILAR ISSUES BUT NONE OF THE PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL HHRS DEALERSHIP WANTS $150.00 TO TRY NEW BATTERY TO SEE IF IT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THIS SOLUTION DOES NOT WORK THEN THEY WANT ANOTHER $160.00 FOR NEW SHIFTER UNIT... LABOR FOR BOTH THESE ITEMS ARE NOT INCLUDED, JUST COST OF PARTS. I BELIEVE GM RECOGNIZES ISSUE: GM TSB #06-07-30-004F. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10331097
45,000 miles · May 14, 2010
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
2006 CHEVY HHR . THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF IN MY HAND WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR, SMACKING INTO MY KNUCKLE AND ALMOST CAUSING MY HAND TO FLY BACK INTO MY FACE. THE DOOR MUST NOW BE OPENED BY ROLLING DOWN THE ELECTRIC WINDOW AND OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. TWO DEALERS SO FAR REFUSE TO FIX THE…
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2006 CHEVY HHR . THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SNAPPED OFF IN MY HAND WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN THE DOOR, SMACKING INTO MY KNUCKLE AND ALMOST CAUSING MY HAND TO FLY BACK INTO MY FACE. THE DOOR MUST NOW BE OPENED BY ROLLING DOWN THE ELECTRIC WINDOW AND OPENING FROM THE OUTSIDE HANDLE. TWO DEALERS SO FAR REFUSE TO FIX THE ISSUE, TELLING ME THEY DON'T HAVE PARTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10330475
60,000 miles · May 13, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
NHTSA ODI #10330320
75,500 miles · May 13, 2010
Steering
2006 CHEVROLET HHR - UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (15 - 25 MPH) AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, CAR WILL "CHIME", "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE CONTROL PANEL AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT MAKING VEHICLE VERY HARD TO DRIVE. ONCE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, POWER STEERING BEGINS WORKING AGAIN.…
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2006 CHEVROLET HHR - UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS (15 - 25 MPH) AND TURNING TO THE RIGHT, CAR WILL "CHIME", "POWER STEERING" APPEARS ON THE CONTROL PANEL AND THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT MAKING VEHICLE VERY HARD TO DRIVE. ONCE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED, POWER STEERING BEGINS WORKING AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRONIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT AND ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST WOULD BE $1,355. TAKING IT TO CHEVY DEALER TODAY FOR SECOND OPINION. PURCHASED CAR USED IN 2008 WITH 27,000 MILES ON IT. CURRENTLY HAS 77,000 MILES. HAPPENS APPROXIMATELY 4 TIMES PER WEEK FOR THE PAST MONTH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10330237
56,000 miles · May 10, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR, THE HANDLE WOULD NOT WORK AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 56,000.
NHTSA ODI #10329657
37,000 miles · Apr 28, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,300. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKEN. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR THE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,300. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.
NHTSA ODI #10327928
65,000 miles · Apr 21, 2010
Latches/locks/linkages
IF MY BATTERY DIES I CAN NOT GET IN THE CAR NO MATTER WHAT. MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS DEAD THE CAR WILL NOT ENGAGE THE ACTUATOR ON THE LOCK EVEN WITH KEY ENTRY. I HAVE TO CALL A LOCKSMITH TO GET IN THE CAR. IF I ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED A BABY IN THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS NOT WORKIN…
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IF MY BATTERY DIES I CAN NOT GET IN THE CAR NO MATTER WHAT. MY CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH ONE LOCK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. BECAUSE THE BATTERY IS DEAD THE CAR WILL NOT ENGAGE THE ACTUATOR ON THE LOCK EVEN WITH KEY ENTRY. I HAVE TO CALL A LOCKSMITH TO GET IN THE CAR. IF I ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED A BABY IN THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS NOT WORKING I CANNOT GET IN THE CAR. KEY, REMOTE WHATEVER. I HAVE TO CALL A LOCKSMITH. IN MY CASE THE ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING. SO REGARDLESS IF I HAVE A KEY OR REMOTE I CANNOT GET IN. IF THIS ACTUATOR FAILS ON THE DRIVERSIDE I CANNOT GET IN, BUT MY BABY MAY BEEN THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326925
46,500 miles · Apr 19, 2010
Steering
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 HHR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WHICH FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON ON 4-18-2010. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS OTHER THAN I WAS JUST GOING ABOUT 1MILE FROM WORK TO HOME. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES AS A RESULT. ON LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT GM HAS A RECALL ON OTHER V…
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I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 HHR THAT HAS ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) WHICH FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON ON 4-18-2010. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THIS OTHER THAN I WAS JUST GOING ABOUT 1MILE FROM WORK TO HOME. THERE WERE NO CRASHES OR INJURIES AS A RESULT. ON LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM I FOUND THAT GM HAS A RECALL ON OTHER VEHICLES THAT HAS THE IDENTICAL ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING BUT THE HHR IS NOT ONE OF THEM ON THE RECALL LIST.. I DID FIND THE 60AMP FUSE BLOWN THAT PROTECTS THIS SYSTEM FROM OVERLOAD CONDITIONS. THERE WERE NO HARD TURNS AGAINST THE WHEEL STOPS EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT. THE FUSE JUST BLEW. I REPLACED THE FUSE JUST TODAY 4-19-2010 AND THUS FAR THE SYSTEM SEEMS TO BE OPERATING NORMALLY. AS TO WHY THE FUSE BLEW IN THE FIRST PLACE WELL THAT'S THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10326495
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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