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1,006 reportsMileage unknown · May 20, 2009
Electrical System
HEAT/A/C SWITCH ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. BROUGHT TO DEALER IN JULY OR AUG OF 2008. IT WAS MAKING A SCREECHING NOISE ON SETTINGS 3 &4, THEN IT GOT VERY QUIET AND ONLY WORKED ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RESISTOR FOR THE FAN SWITCH. WAS TOLD THEY HAD THE PART AND IT WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IN …
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HEAT/A/C SWITCH ONLY WORKS ON HIGH. BROUGHT TO DEALER IN JULY OR AUG OF 2008. IT WAS MAKING A SCREECHING NOISE ON SETTINGS 3 &4, THEN IT GOT VERY QUIET AND ONLY WORKED ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. WAS TOLD IT WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE RESISTOR FOR THE FAN SWITCH. WAS TOLD THEY HAD THE PART AND IT WOULD BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2008 IT HAPPENED AGAIN. AS THE WEATHER IN SC HAS BEEN TOLERABLE, I DID NOT IMMEDIATELY TAKE IT BACK IN FOR RE-SERVICE, BUT DID MENTION IT THE 2 TIMES I HAS STOPPED INTO DEALER FOR OIL CHANGES AND 6000 MILE SERVICE. FINALLY GOT A DAY OFF DURING THE WEEK, AND DID GO TO SEE ABOUT THIS AGAIN ABOUT THE FIRST WEEK IN MAY. WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST ME 300.00. I STATED IT WAS RECURRING AND THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME WHEN THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE RESISTOR. WAS TOLD THEY ONLY TOOK IT APART AND BLEW OUT THE SYSTEM, WHAT EVER THAT MEANS. MY PARENTS BOUGHT THE SAME CAR, BUT A 2007 - SAME THING, THEY HAVE NOT BOTHERED TO BRING IT IN YET BUT I AM SURE THEY WILL GET WAILED WITH REPLACEMENT COST AS WELL. HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ALOT OF OTHER PEOPLE OUT THERE? I AM SORT OF THINKING THIS IS MORE THAN JUST A COINCIDENCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10269532
30,000 miles · May 18, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2006 CHEVY HHR. AT 30,000 THE FRONT END SHAKES WHILE BRAKING. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WITH NEW FROM NATIONAL AUTO PARTS RETAILER. SHAKING STILL OCCURS. DANGEROUS, AFFECTS STEERING AND ABILITY TO STOP. ROTORS CHECKED FOR TRUENESS AND THEY ARE PERFECT WITH NO WARPAGE. DEALERSHIP IS NO HELP. THIS IS WORSE AT SPEEDS A…
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2006 CHEVY HHR. AT 30,000 THE FRONT END SHAKES WHILE BRAKING. REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WITH NEW FROM NATIONAL AUTO PARTS RETAILER. SHAKING STILL OCCURS. DANGEROUS, AFFECTS STEERING AND ABILITY TO STOP. ROTORS CHECKED FOR TRUENESS AND THEY ARE PERFECT WITH NO WARPAGE. DEALERSHIP IS NO HELP. THIS IS WORSE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 40 MPH, COLD OR HOT BRAKES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10269061
35,000 miles · May 1, 2009
Electrical System
IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN TO FULL OFF POSITION AND KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. FIRST OCCURRENCE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND BACK AND RESTARTING CAR THE SWITCH TURNED TO FULL OFF POSITION AND KEY COULD BE REMOVED. SECOND OCCURRENCE -SWITCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, COULD NOT REMOVE KEYS. I REMOVED THE SMALL COVER FROM THE …
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IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN TO FULL OFF POSITION AND KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED. FIRST OCCURRENCE, AFTER SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND BACK AND RESTARTING CAR THE SWITCH TURNED TO FULL OFF POSITION AND KEY COULD BE REMOVED. SECOND OCCURRENCE -SWITCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE, COULD NOT REMOVE KEYS. I REMOVED THE SMALL COVER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE INTERNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY. I USED MY FINGER TO PUSH THE MECHANISM INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL SO THE KEY COULD BE TURNED OFF AND REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10267507
13,456 miles · May 1, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainSteering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH ACTIVATED. SUDDENLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY AND SURGED UNEXPECTE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH ACTIVATED. SUDDENLY, THE TRACTION CONTROL DISENGAGED WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO IDLE EXCESSIVELY AND SURGED UNEXPECTEDLY. IMMEDIATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE REPAIRS CONSISTED OF INSTALLING A DATA RECORDER AND REPLACING THE BCM. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEAR SHIFTER WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,456 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,500.
NHTSA ODI #10267498
7,500 miles · Apr 22, 2009
Electrical System
PURCHASED 2006 HHR NEW IN 07/06. IN 06/07 STARTED THE CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER, THE SPEEDOMETER, THE TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE ALL WERE NOT REGISTERING. NOTHING. PULLED OVER TURNED OFF THE CAR. STARTED AND NOTHING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AN ADDITIONAL TIME AND ALL LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED WORKING. TOOK IT T…
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PURCHASED 2006 HHR NEW IN 07/06. IN 06/07 STARTED THE CAR AND THE ELECTRONIC ODOMETER, THE SPEEDOMETER, THE TACHOMETER, TEMPERATURE GAUGE, OIL PRESSURE ALL WERE NOT REGISTERING. NOTHING. PULLED OVER TURNED OFF THE CAR. STARTED AND NOTHING. TURNED OFF THE CAR AN ADDITIONAL TIME AND ALL LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED WORKING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP/SERVICE. COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I HAVE HAD IN THE SHOP ON 7 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME REASON. IT ADDITIONALLY WILL CAUSE THE DIGITAL CLOCK ON THE RADIO TO GO OUT/FLASH, THE AIR BAG SENSOR TO FLASH. THEY HAVE REPLACED TWO ELECTRONIC PARTS, ONE OF THEM BEING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. AROUND THANKSGIVING OF 2008 I HAD STARTED MY CAR AND ALL THE LIGHTS AND GAUGES AGAIN WOULD NOT WORK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE GENERAL MANAGER WAS ABLE TO VERIFY THAT THIS WAS OCCURRING. THEY HAD THE CAR FOR 10 DAYS AND REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC PART. THE CAR STILL DOES THE SAME THING. NO RHYME NO REASON. AT NIGHT YOU CAN OPEN A DOOR, CLOSE IT AND SEE LIGHTS IN THE RADIO RANDOMLY FLASHING. I AM CONCERNED AND AWAITING THE DAY THAT THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE DRIVING IT. THEY HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO LOCATE THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME THAT I AM THE ONLY ONE WITH ANY PROBLEMS OF THIS TYPE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10266440
60,000 miles · Mar 30, 2009
Power TrainVisibility
AUTO DIMMER DOES NOT WORK ON REARVIEW MIRROR. UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY FROM CHEVY HHR 2006 MODEL. IT IS A SHIFT LEVER ISSUE. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO NEITHER OF THESE ITEMS ARE STILL COVERED. THESE ARE ITEMS THAT SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THREE YEARS. CHEVY IS IGNORING THE ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10263632
Mileage unknown · Mar 24, 2009
Latches/locks/linkages
2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR THE CONSOLE LATCH THAT WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO THE RECALL. *NJ
NHTSA ODI #10263428
46,500 miles · Mar 24, 2009
Latches/locks/linkagesStructure
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN. DOOR MUST BE OPENED USING OUTSIDE HANDLE. HANDLE IS PLASTIC. ENTIRE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL MUST BE REPLACED. PART COSTS $325.00 PLUS LABOR. CAR IS 2 1/2 YEARS OLD WITH LESS THAN 47,000 MILES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10262982
39,000 miles · Mar 16, 2009
Power Train
KEY IN THE IGNITION IS SOMETIMES GETTING STUCK, ONE HAS TO POSITION THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR OUT OF PARK AND BACK INTO PARK TO GET THE KEY TO RELEASE PROPERLY. POSSIBLE ITS THE INTERLOCK FEATURE OF THE AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTOR POSITION BEING AFFECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10261986
26,000 miles · Mar 15, 2009
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
INITIALLY, I HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 CHEVY HHR. THE KEY SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN ALL THE WAY OFF TO RELEASE THE KEY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY "COULDN'T MAKE IT DO IT" (FOR WHICH THEY HAVE A RECORD). AFTER ABOUT A YEAR-AND-A HALF OF THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLE…
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INITIALLY, I HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 CHEVY HHR. THE KEY SWITCH WOULDN'T TURN ALL THE WAY OFF TO RELEASE THE KEY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY "COULDN'T MAKE IT DO IT" (FOR WHICH THEY HAVE A RECORD). AFTER ABOUT A YEAR-AND-A HALF OF THIS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, MY KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION AT ALL. I WAS OUT OF TOWN, STAYING AT A HOTEL AND HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION OVERNIGHT. I READ MY OWNERS MANUAL AND FOUND THE HIDDEN RELEASE BUTTON IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR THAT IS DUE TO POOR CRAFTSMANSHIP. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS TO SEE IF WAS RECALLED, I HAVE UNCOVERED NUMEROUS CHEVROLET HHR OWNERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, AND IT IS A FAULTY SHIFT LINKAGE. THIS ITEM NEEDS TO BE ON THE RECALL LIST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10261921
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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