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21 reportsClear category filter89,000 miles · Apr 10, 2016
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
THIS VEHICLES SAFETY CHIMES CAN SHUT OFF CAUSING OWNER TO BE LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH KEYS STILL IN IGNITION. THIS OCCURS WHEN PARKED AND TURNED OFF OR WHEN PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING. SMALL OCCUPANTS AS INFANTS CHILDREN AND PETS COULD BE TRAPPED IN A FREEZING OR HOT CAR. THIS VEHICLE HAS NO INTERIOR HATCHBACK DOOR OP…
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THIS VEHICLES SAFETY CHIMES CAN SHUT OFF CAUSING OWNER TO BE LOCKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH KEYS STILL IN IGNITION. THIS OCCURS WHEN PARKED AND TURNED OFF OR WHEN PARKED AND ENGINE RUNNING. SMALL OCCUPANTS AS INFANTS CHILDREN AND PETS COULD BE TRAPPED IN A FREEZING OR HOT CAR. THIS VEHICLE HAS NO INTERIOR HATCHBACK DOOR OPENER AND CAN ESSENTIALLY PIN OCCUPANTS IN A ACCIDENT INTO THE VEHICLE IF FORWARD DOORS ARE DAMAGED DURING ACCIDENT. THE ONLY ESCAPE COMES FROM REMOVING PLASTIC HOUSING AND USING A SCREWDRIVER TO A HIDDEN LATCH INSIDE THE DOOR HOUSING.
NHTSA ODI #10854649
98,000 miles · Mar 25, 2016
Unknown Or Other
DOOR HANDLES BREAK EASILY AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE EACH AND DRIVERS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO OPENING REAR DOORS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ANY LONGER AND YOU CAN NOT GET OUT THE DOOR WITHOUT FIGHTING WITH THE LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE YOU HAVE TO JERK THE DOOR …
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DOOR HANDLES BREAK EASILY AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE EACH AND DRIVERS HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. ALSO OPENING REAR DOORS FROM OUTSIDE OF THE CAR, THE PASSENGER REAR DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ANY LONGER AND YOU CAN NOT GET OUT THE DOOR WITHOUT FIGHTING WITH THE LOCK ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE YOU HAVE TO JERK THE DOOR FORWARD AND SOMETIMES IT WILL OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. YOU CANNOT OPEN IT FROM INSIDE.
NHTSA ODI #10851714
55,000 miles · Feb 15, 2016
Unknown Or Other
KEY FOB IS INOPERABLE EXCEPT FOR THE LOCATE CAR OPTION. UNABLE TO LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS OR ARM SECURITY SYSTEM. GOT A NEW BATTERY AND THOUGHT THAT MIGHT FIX IT, BUT IT'S STILL INOPERABLE. THIS CAR IS BARELY 6 YEARS OLD AND IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS CAR THAT WAS RATED WITH ONE OF THE HIGHEST SAFETY RATIN…
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KEY FOB IS INOPERABLE EXCEPT FOR THE LOCATE CAR OPTION. UNABLE TO LOCK/UNLOCK DOORS OR ARM SECURITY SYSTEM. GOT A NEW BATTERY AND THOUGHT THAT MIGHT FIX IT, BUT IT'S STILL INOPERABLE. THIS CAR IS BARELY 6 YEARS OLD AND IT SHOULD NOT BE HAVING ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS CAR THAT WAS RATED WITH ONE OF THE HIGHEST SAFETY RATINGS FOR IT'S TYPE AND THAT IS WHY I PURCHASED IT. NOW I CANNOT EVEN ARM THE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE TO SAFEGUARD MY CAR AND ANYTHING IN IT. WINDOWS DON'T ROLL DOWN, DOOR HANDLES BREAK OFF, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT REPORTING THE CORRECT INFORMATION, THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP AND THE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT PERFORMING CORRECTLY.
NHTSA ODI #10826104
106,900 miles · Apr 30, 2015
Unknown Or Other
I WAS DRIVING DOWN I 20 IN GEORGIA AND I THOUGHT MY TIRE BLEW OUT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE TIRE IS FINE, THE RIM IS BENT UP LIKE SOMEONE BEAT IT WITH A HAMMER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS, BUT IT WAS VIBRATING AND HUMMING ABOUT 2 DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH AND COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD ACCIDE…
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I WAS DRIVING DOWN I 20 IN GEORGIA AND I THOUGHT MY TIRE BLEW OUT. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE TIRE IS FINE, THE RIM IS BENT UP LIKE SOMEONE BEAT IT WITH A HAMMER. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS, BUT IT WAS VIBRATING AND HUMMING ABOUT 2 DAYS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. SCARED ME HALF TO DEATH AND COULD HAVE BEEN A BAD ACCIDENT IF TRAFFIC WAS HEAVIER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10713869
Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2014
Unknown Or Other
RYDELL CHEVROLET IN NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA POSTPONED MY RECALL SERVICE BECAUSE THE REPLACEMENT PARTS THEY RECEIVED WERE DEFECTIVE. YES I SAID DEFECTIVE. I DON'T WANT MY DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED WITH MORE DEFECTIVE PARTS. THESE CARS ARE LEMONS AND GM KNOWS IT. I SHOULD CALL THE NEWS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10660709
26,570 miles · Jul 30, 2014
Unknown Or Other
HAVING RECEIVED SEVERAL LETTERS FROM GM REGARDING THE RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL GM DEALER ONLY TO BE SHOWN THAT THE LETTER STATED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED AGAIN WHEN THE PART(S) WERE AVAILABLE. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO GO AWAY AND WAIT FOR A FOLLOW-UP LETTER IN SPITE OF THE DANGER OF DRIVING THE CAR IN ITS CURR…
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HAVING RECEIVED SEVERAL LETTERS FROM GM REGARDING THE RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL GM DEALER ONLY TO BE SHOWN THAT THE LETTER STATED THAT I WOULD BE CONTACTED AGAIN WHEN THE PART(S) WERE AVAILABLE. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO GO AWAY AND WAIT FOR A FOLLOW-UP LETTER IN SPITE OF THE DANGER OF DRIVING THE CAR IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10617792
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2014
Unknown Or Other
HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THE INTOLERABLE ODOR COMING OUT OF THE AC VENT IN MY CAR, WHICH IS AFFECTING MY HEALTH (EG: THROAT INFECTION) AND WELL BEING. THE CAR HAS ~32000 MILES IN IT AND OUT OF WARRANTY BY ~10 MONTHS. I FOUND A TSB (#99-01-39-004C) ON THIS ISSUE. THE TSB ADVISORY STATES GM TO INSTALL AN AFTER BLOWER KIT IF …
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HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT THE INTOLERABLE ODOR COMING OUT OF THE AC VENT IN MY CAR, WHICH IS AFFECTING MY HEALTH (EG: THROAT INFECTION) AND WELL BEING. THE CAR HAS ~32000 MILES IN IT AND OUT OF WARRANTY BY ~10 MONTHS. I FOUND A TSB (#99-01-39-004C) ON THIS ISSUE. THE TSB ADVISORY STATES GM TO INSTALL AN AFTER BLOWER KIT IF THE CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN. THESE AFTER BLOWER KITS ARE INSTALLED IN SOME OF THE CARS AND NOT OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF SALES. I BOUGHT THIS AS A NEW CAR AT CINCINNATI DURING 2010 AND MOVED TO CHARLOTTE DURING 2011 TIME FRAME. DURING MAR 2013, I STARTED NOTICING THE BAD ODOR, BUT I CONVINCED MYSELF THAT THIS WILL GO AWAY DURING SUMMER AND DIDN'T TAKE IT TO A DEALER AT THAT TIME. LATER, HOWEVER IT GOT WORSE AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER DURING DEC/2013. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED DEHUMIDIFYING THE EVAPORATOR CORE AND I WENT AHEAD DID IT. IT COST ME ~$110. IT SEEMED TO WORK FINE FOR A WEEK OR SO, BUT THE BAD ODOR RETURNED. I WAS GETTING SICK WITH THROAT INFECTION(S). ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I CAME TO KNOW ABOUT THIS TSB THAT I MENTIONED ABOVE. BUT THE DEALER DIDN'T DISCLOSE ABOUT THIS TSB TO ME IN FIRST PLACE, WHEN I TOOK THE CAR THERE DURING DEC/2013. I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS TO GM AND MENTIONED THAT IT IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO INSTALL THE MISSING AFTER BLOWER KIT. GM REPLIED TO ME SAYING THAT THEY CAN OFFER A COST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO INSTALL THIS MISSING KIT AND COVER 1/2 THE COSTS BECAUSE MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY. TO ME, THIS IS A CLEAR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING ISSUE. GM DIDN'T ADVISE ME (DURING PURCHASE OF THIS CAR) IF I MOVE OUT OF CINCINNATI AREA, I MAY NEED THIS AFTER BLOWER KIT TO AVOID MOLD AND MILDEW BUILD UP IN THE AC SYSTEM. PLEASE ADVISE AS I DON'T WANT TO PAY FOR EXPENSIVE FIX THAT IS NOT MY FAULT TO BEGIN WITH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10577044
60,000 miles · Feb 17, 2014
Electrical SystemSteeringUnknown Or OtherCrash
POWER STEERING UNIT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. PULLED HHR OVER TO THE CURB TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND DAMAGED TIRE ON CURB. CAR VERY HARD TO STEER AND COULD NOT CONTROL WHEN PULLING VEHICLE OFF ROAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY FOR MY WIFE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE UPPER ARM STRENGTH TO CONTROL THE…
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POWER STEERING UNIT WENT OUT WHEN DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. PULLED HHR OVER TO THE CURB TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND DAMAGED TIRE ON CURB. CAR VERY HARD TO STEER AND COULD NOT CONTROL WHEN PULLING VEHICLE OFF ROAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY FOR MY WIFE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THE UPPER ARM STRENGTH TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. SAME POWER STEERING UNIT IN THE CHEVY CRUZE AND PONTIAC G6 HAS BEEN RECALLED. DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE HHR HAS NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SAME PROBLEM REPORTED ON THE INTERNET BY MANY OTHER OWNERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10564653
56,000 miles · Jan 31, 2012
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
I WAS AT WALMART MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. I CALLED A CHEVY DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON 2010 JUST 2009. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AT MY COST. TODAY JANUARY 31 MY KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH I'M FOR SURE IS DEFECTIVE PARTS ON GMS ACCOUNT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MANY OWNE…
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I WAS AT WALMART MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN AT ALL. I CALLED A CHEVY DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THAT IT WAS A RECALL BUT NOT ON 2010 JUST 2009. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED AT MY COST. TODAY JANUARY 31 MY KEY WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH I'M FOR SURE IS DEFECTIVE PARTS ON GMS ACCOUNT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MANY OWNERS OF COMPLAINED ON ALL OVER GOOGLE. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10446081
44,000 miles · Nov 21, 2011
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingUnknown Or Other
MY 2010 CHEVY HHR HAS EXPERIENCED AN IGNITION ISSUE. THE KEY, WHEN THE CAR IS SET TO PARK, WILL NOT DISENGAGE. IT REMAINS ON, WITH THE ONLY OPTION BEING TO LET THE CAR RUN OUT OF GAS/THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE KEY WILL TURN (AS IF TO START THE CAR), AND THE GEAR CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, ETC., BUT WILL NOT TUR…
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MY 2010 CHEVY HHR HAS EXPERIENCED AN IGNITION ISSUE. THE KEY, WHEN THE CAR IS SET TO PARK, WILL NOT DISENGAGE. IT REMAINS ON, WITH THE ONLY OPTION BEING TO LET THE CAR RUN OUT OF GAS/THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE KEY WILL TURN (AS IF TO START THE CAR), AND THE GEAR CAN BE SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, ETC., BUT WILL NOT TURN OFF. ALL SYSTEMS STAY ON, POTENTIALLY BURNING OUT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OR CAUSING PERMANENT ENGINE DAMAGE. THE ONLY WAY TO SAFELY ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE ISSUE IS TO DISENGAGE THE FUSES UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MANY CONSUMERS MAY BE UNABLE TO DO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10436550
Official recalls
3Apr 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.
Mar 31, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
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.
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