NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,006 reports37,000 miles · Aug 2, 2009
Unknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED INTO MY VEHICLE. THE WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY UP, THERE WHERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF ME. I HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE WINDOW BLEW OUT. CAUSING ME TO ALMOST RUN MY CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES ALREADY. I…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW EXPLODED INTO MY VEHICLE. THE WINDOW WAS COMPLETELY UP, THERE WHERE NO OTHER VEHICLES IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE OF ME. I HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE WINDOW BLEW OUT. CAUSING ME TO ALMOST RUN MY CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY. MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HAS HAD TO BE ADJUSTED 3 TIMES ALREADY. I DON'T KNOW IF ONE THING HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE OTHER. WHILE RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS FROM OTHERS STATING THEY HAVE HAD VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WINDOW. THIS DEFECT IF IT IS ONE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE. ANY HELP IN THIS SITUATION WOULD BE GREATFULLY APPRECIATED.
NHTSA ODI #10279086
Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2009
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
2006 CHEVROLET HHR INSIDE DRIVER'S DOOR HANDLE BROKE OFF. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HE COULD NOT PURCHASE JUST THE DOOR HANDLE, BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR HANDLE WAS MADE OF PLASTIC. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10278950
59,000 miles · Jul 16, 2009
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR OR FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR NO MATTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR OR FROM THIRD TO FOURTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO REMAIN IN SECOND GEAR NO MATTER HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ISSUED A CASE NUMBER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,196 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 59,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276966
52,900 miles · Jul 15, 2009
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TOP SECTION OF THE KNOB ON THE GEAR SHIFTER SUDDENLY DETACHED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BY GRABBING THE MIDDLE PART OF THE SHIFTER. HE NOTICED THAT THE KNOB WAS INJECTION MOLDER PLASTIC, WHICH WAS SHIELDED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSP…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TOP SECTION OF THE KNOB ON THE GEAR SHIFTER SUDDENLY DETACHED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BY GRABBING THE MIDDLE PART OF THE SHIFTER. HE NOTICED THAT THE KNOB WAS INJECTION MOLDER PLASTIC, WHICH WAS SHIELDED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED, BUT THE CONTACT BELIEVED A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THIS DEFECT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 52,900. UPDATED 8/10/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN HE SHIFTED FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR WHILE ACCELERATING. UPDATED 08/13/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10276829
20,000 miles · Jul 14, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringStructure
WE HAVE SEVERAL DEFECTS. AFTER NORMAL BRAKING A COUPLE OF TIMES THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY. THE MORE YOU USE THE BRAKES AFTER THIS STARTS THE MORE VIOLENT THE SHIMMY BECOMES UNTIL WE HAVE TO STOP AND LET THE BRAKES COOL DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ROTORS ONCE BUT COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION. WE…
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WE HAVE SEVERAL DEFECTS. AFTER NORMAL BRAKING A COUPLE OF TIMES THE CAR AND STEERING WHEEL BEGINS TO SHAKE AND SHIMMY. THE MORE YOU USE THE BRAKES AFTER THIS STARTS THE MORE VIOLENT THE SHIMMY BECOMES UNTIL WE HAVE TO STOP AND LET THE BRAKES COOL DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ROTORS ONCE BUT COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION. WE CONTINUE TO BE PLAGUED BY THIS PROBLEM BUT NOW MY EXTENDED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER BRAKES AND NO ONE KNOWS OR OWNS UP TO WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THE OTHER ISSUE WE HAVE IS THE EXHAUST, SPECIFICALLY THE HEADER PIPE ATTACHED TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH CRACKED AT THE FLEX JOINT. THIS STARTED BACK WHEN WE FIRST EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE PROBLEMS, WE COMPLAINED TO THE SERVICE WRITER THAT THERE WAS A FUNNY SMELL AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A WHILE, HE LOOKED AT IT WHEN IT WAS UP ON THE RACK AND SAID THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG, AS IT TURNED OUT THE SMELL CONTINUED GETTING WORSE WITH TIME UNTIL THE EXHAUST NOISE BECAME LOUD ENOUGH TO IDENTIFY AND THE FUMES WERE MAKING US NAUSEOUS AND GIVING US HEADACHES. THE MOON ROOF STARTED TO FALL APART SO NOW WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THAT, THE RADIO MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE , LOUD ENOUGH TO HURT YOUR EARS, THIS WAS ALSO WAVED OFF BY THE DEALERSHIP AS NOTHING. TO DATE NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT THESE ISSUES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10276809
78,000 miles · Jul 10, 2009
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $413. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE REPAIR WAS 15787576. THE CONTACT DOES NOT WANT TO PAY …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $413. THE PART NUMBER FOR THE REPAIR WAS 15787576. THE CONTACT DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
NHTSA ODI #10276333
Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2009
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkagesPower Train
CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE FRONT BUMPER OF HER 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GEAR SHIFT AND THE DOOR LATCHES BEGAN TO MOVE UP AND DOWN. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STARTED ACTING ERRATIC WHILE DRIVING. UPDATED 09/13/10
NHTSA ODI #10275588
36,420 miles · Jun 22, 2009
Service Brakes, HydraulicSuspension
2006 CHEVY HHR LT 2.4 LITER - RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. JUST PAST 36000 MILE WARRANTY. CONTACTED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE-REQUESTED TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATES PROBLEMS WITH LOWER CONTROL ARM, STRUT STABILIZERS, BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER WAITING ON AUTHORIZATION FROM CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE. C…
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2006 CHEVY HHR LT 2.4 LITER - RATTLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS AND VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. JUST PAST 36000 MILE WARRANTY. CONTACTED CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE-REQUESTED TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATES PROBLEMS WITH LOWER CONTROL ARM, STRUT STABILIZERS, BRAKE ROTORS. DEALER WAITING ON AUTHORIZATION FROM CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE. CHEVY CUSTOMER SERVICE SAYS CONTACT THEM IF DEALER WON'T COMPLETE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. AT PRESENT VEHICLE IS STILL AT DEALER AND NO ONE HAS CONTACTED ME WITH ANY TYPE OF RESOLUTION. NOTE - VEHICLE RIDES WELL AND TIRES SHOW NO UNUSUAL OR UNEVEN WEAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10274607
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2009
Suspension
BOUGHT 2006 HHR LT IN NOVEMBER 2005, AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT SUSPENSION. HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHEN I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEMS WITHIN 5 MONTHS...FRONT BRAKE SHIMMY/SHAKE...ROTORS WERE CUT 2 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH FIXED THE PROBLEM INITIALLY. I THOUGHT IT ODD THAT ROTO…
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BOUGHT 2006 HHR LT IN NOVEMBER 2005, AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND FRONT SUSPENSION. HAD THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER WHEN I FIRST NOTICED PROBLEMS WITHIN 5 MONTHS...FRONT BRAKE SHIMMY/SHAKE...ROTORS WERE CUT 2 TIMES UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH FIXED THE PROBLEM INITIALLY. I THOUGHT IT ODD THAT ROTORS WOULD NEED TO BE CUT WITH APPROX. 2000 AND 6000 MILES ON THE CAR...WAS TOLD IT MUST BE OUR 'DRIVING HABITS'. I PAID FOR HIGH-END DRILLED/SLOTTED ROTORS A YEAR AGO (APPROX. 36000 MILES), HAD THEM INSTALLED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO SAID THE REAR BRAKES WERE SO FAR OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, HE WONDERED HOW WE STOPPED THE CAR. PROBLEM WAS OK FOR ABOUT A YEAR, BUT HAS SINCE RETURNED...THIS SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH THE DEALER NEVER COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH SINCE 'DAY ONE'. CLUNKING/CHUCKLING NOISES...THEY FINALLY FOUND A BAD RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT, WHICH WAS REPLACED AT NO CHARGE...NOISES CONTINUE TO THIS DAY...48,000 MILES. ONE MORE STRANGE HAPPENING...A/C JUST QUIT...TEMP GAUGE QUIT...DEALER FINALLY FOUND A DEFECTIVE THERMOSTAT GASKET...REPLACED GASKET AND T-STAT...ALL HAS BEEN FINE SINCE. I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING UNLOADING THIS CAR, AS MUCH AS I WOULD HATE TO. THE PROBLEMS NEVER QUIT, OR, FOR THAT MATTER, SEEM TO BE ABLE TO BE FIXED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10274005
19,373 miles · Jun 15, 2009
Power TrainVisibility
PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. STILL WOULD RE-START SO FOUND A DEALER AND DROPPED OFF VEHICLE. PER DEALER SHEET AT PICK-UP - 19373 SHIFTER ROD FELL OFF VERIFIED IGNITION KEY DOESN'T COME OUT OF IGNITION CYLINDER. NOTICED SHIFTER BUTTON STUCK IN/DEPRESSED. REMOVE POWER WINDOW…
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PUT VEHICLE IN PARK, KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF IGNITION AFTER TURNING VEHICLE OFF. STILL WOULD RE-START SO FOUND A DEALER AND DROPPED OFF VEHICLE. PER DEALER SHEET AT PICK-UP - 19373 SHIFTER ROD FELL OFF VERIFIED IGNITION KEY DOESN'T COME OUT OF IGNITION CYLINDER. NOTICED SHIFTER BUTTON STUCK IN/DEPRESSED. REMOVE POWER WINDOW SWITCH PANEL, SHIFTER COVER PANEL. DISCONNECT SHIFTER CABLE, REMOVE SHIFTER, FOUND SHIFTER ROD FELL OFF. SHIFTER B/O. ****** R&R SHIFTER, INSTALL SHIFTER CABLE, SHIFTER COVER PANEL, POWER WINDOW SWITCH PANEL, ROAD TEST VEHICLE, CHECK SHIFTER OPERATION, SHIFTER WORKING NORMALLY. TURN VEHICLE OFF, EASILY ABLE TO REMOVE KEY OUT OF IGNITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10273859
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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