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726 reports50,000 miles · Oct 9, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO CHECK WITH A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO CHECK WITH A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION, DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10643591
135,250 miles · Oct 2, 2014
Steering
WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE DASHBOARD PANEL INDICATED "POWER STEERING." WE STOPPED DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE TO OUR DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY STEERING. WHEN WE STARTED THE CAR AGAIN, THE POWER STEERING WORKED. HOWEVER, SINCE THAT TIME THE POWER STEERING…
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WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE DASHBOARD PANEL INDICATED "POWER STEERING." WE STOPPED DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE TO OUR DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY STEERING. WHEN WE STARTED THE CAR AGAIN, THE POWER STEERING WORKED. HOWEVER, SINCE THAT TIME THE POWER STEERING WILL STOP WORKING ABOUT 90 PERCENT OF THE TIME. IF WE TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT, THE POWER STEERING WORKS FOR A SHORT TIME AND CUTS OFF. FROM INTERNET RESEARCH WE ARE AWARE OF MANY OTHERS HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10640719
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2014
SteeringSuspension
THE POWER STEERING GETS HARD TO TURN AND THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE ONCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10639131
74,587 miles · Sep 24, 2014
Steering
A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASH AND THEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT,CAUSING THE CAR TO STEER VERY HARD.BEFORE THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN, FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS EVERY TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE VERY BAD. I HAD EVERYTHING CHECKED LIKE BRAKE PADS,ROTORS,SHOCKS,TIRES ETC. NOTHING EVER SEEMED …
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A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON IN THE DASH AND THEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT,CAUSING THE CAR TO STEER VERY HARD.BEFORE THIS STARTED TO HAPPEN, FOR THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS EVERY TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD VIBRATE VERY BAD. I HAD EVERYTHING CHECKED LIKE BRAKE PADS,ROTORS,SHOCKS,TIRES ETC. NOTHING EVER SEEMED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.NOW WITH THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT, I CHECKED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY COBALT WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME CAR. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN MADE ON THE HHR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10638685
Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAV…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10637333
154,000 miles · Sep 11, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A WARNING SOUND CHIMED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER FIVE MINUTES THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE, BU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, A WARNING SOUND CHIMED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER FIVE MINUTES THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE, BUT THE STEERING WHEEL HAD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
NHTSA ODI #10632532
Mileage unknown · Sep 11, 2014
Steering
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, THE STEERING BECAME "STIFF"; A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE READ-OUT SAID "POWER STEERING". THE STEERING RESPONDED AS THOUGH THE CAR HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED. I DRIVE 100 MILES A DAY GOING TO AND FROM WORK. THIS MAY HAPPEN ONCE OR IT MAY HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A …
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY, THE STEERING BECAME "STIFF"; A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE READ-OUT SAID "POWER STEERING". THE STEERING RESPONDED AS THOUGH THE CAR HAD BEEN PUT IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED. I DRIVE 100 MILES A DAY GOING TO AND FROM WORK. THIS MAY HAPPEN ONCE OR IT MAY HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. IT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN AND A COLLISION WAS NARROWLY AVOIDED. THIS CAR BELONGS TO MY MOTHER, WHO IS 75 YEARS OLD. I'VE BEEN DRIVING HER SO SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. SHE DOESN'T HAVE THE UPPER ARM STRENGTH TO MAN-HANDLE THE STEERING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT HAPPENS SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. I'VE FOUND THE RECALL ON THE 2009-2010 HHR'S (LETTER 14115) AND IT MENTIONS A "... SPECIAL COVERAGE (GM BULLETIN NUMBER 14119) THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FOR MY 2006-2008 AND EARLY PRODUCTION OF 2009 CHEVROLET HHR...". I CANNOT FIND DETAILS ON THIS BULLETIN ANYWHERE. MY FATHER HAS ORDERED THE PART FOR THE CAR. WILL BULLETIN 14119 COVER REIMBURSEMENT IF HE HAS TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT-OF-POCKET? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10632499
Mileage unknown · Sep 8, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 10/22/14*CN
NHTSA ODI #10631590
85,000 miles · Sep 6, 2014
Steering
CHEVY HHR POWER STEERING FAILS AT RANDOM TIMES AND SPEEDS. BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. SEEMS TO BE HEAT SENSITIVE, DOES IT MORE ON HOT DAYS AFTER STARTING A CLOSED UP CAR. SOME TIMES HAPPENS 4 OR 5 TIMES A DAY, SOME TIMES MUCH MORE. PULL OVER, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND IT RESETS ITSELF EVERY TIME. IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CO…
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CHEVY HHR POWER STEERING FAILS AT RANDOM TIMES AND SPEEDS. BECOMES PROGRESSIVELY WORSE WITH TIME. SEEMS TO BE HEAT SENSITIVE, DOES IT MORE ON HOT DAYS AFTER STARTING A CLOSED UP CAR. SOME TIMES HAPPENS 4 OR 5 TIMES A DAY, SOME TIMES MUCH MORE. PULL OVER, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND IT RESETS ITSELF EVERY TIME. IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON A WET CURVED EXPRESSWAY RAMP WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS RECALLED IN CANADA FOR THE SAME DEFECT ACROSS THE BOARD. IT IS TIME GM REPLACED THESE MOTORS AND QUIT PLAYING AROUND. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10631215
132,000 miles · Sep 4, 2014
Steering
I OWN A 2007 CHEVY HHR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. THE POWER STEERING JUST QUITS! THERE IS A RECALL FOR DIFFERENT MODELS OF CARS WITH THE SAME BAD PART NUMBER AS MINE. WHY AREN'T ALL CARS WITH THIS SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR RECALLED. THE CAR ISN'T THE ISSUE THE BAD PART IS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL …
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I OWN A 2007 CHEVY HHR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. THE POWER STEERING JUST QUITS! THERE IS A RECALL FOR DIFFERENT MODELS OF CARS WITH THE SAME BAD PART NUMBER AS MINE. WHY AREN'T ALL CARS WITH THIS SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR RECALLED. THE CAR ISN'T THE ISSUE THE BAD PART IS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL OF ALL CARS WITH THIS PART CURRENTLY INSTALLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10630656
Official recalls
4Apr 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> .
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