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2006 Chevrolet Hhr

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Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Hhr do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 565.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

843 reports with mileage · 163 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 458 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 222 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

47 crash reports8 fire reports24 injury reports

Steering complaints

458 reports
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300,000 miles · Jun 17, 2014
Air BagsSteeringStructure

AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON IN THE PASSAGE SET WHEN KNOW ONE IN THE SET.THE STEERING MADE FUNNY POPPING NOISE. AN ALL THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHERE YOU COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE AUTO. AND THE CAR SHOW ON CAR FAX THAT IT IS A BUY BACK AUTO. BUT GM SAY IT NOT. AND ONE OF THE HANDLE IS BREAKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE. AND I CAN NOT SALE IT BECA…

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AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON IN THE PASSAGE SET WHEN KNOW ONE IN THE SET.THE STEERING MADE FUNNY POPPING NOISE. AN ALL THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHERE YOU COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE AUTO. AND THE CAR SHOW ON CAR FAX THAT IT IS A BUY BACK AUTO. BUT GM SAY IT NOT. AND ONE OF THE HANDLE IS BREAKING ON THE DRIVER SIDE. AND I CAN NOT SALE IT BECAUSE IT SHOW AS A BUY BACK.TDMV SAY IT WAS AND THEN THEY CHANGE THERE MIND. I FILL LIKE SOMEONE AT GM PAY THEM OFF . I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN A LONG TIME BUT I STILL HAVE THE CAR. AND I AM STILL LOOKING FOR HELP.I WILL KEEP A COPY FOR MY RECORD. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10599040

Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2014
Electrical SystemSteeringCrash

THE POWER STEERING CHIMES AND THEN THE DASHBOARD DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. THE WHEEL IS BECOMING HARDER TO TURN ESPECIALLY IN CURVES AND MAKING TURNS. ON THE HIGHWAY THE WHOLE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST GETS SO TIGHT YOU CAN'T GET INTO ANOTHER LANE. ON THE STREET I CAN START THE CAR AND IT WILL RESET IF I LET IT SIT BUT THEN IT WILL J…

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THE POWER STEERING CHIMES AND THEN THE DASHBOARD DISPLAYS POWER STEERING. THE WHEEL IS BECOMING HARDER TO TURN ESPECIALLY IN CURVES AND MAKING TURNS. ON THE HIGHWAY THE WHOLE STEERING WHEEL ALMOST GETS SO TIGHT YOU CAN'T GET INTO ANOTHER LANE. ON THE STREET I CAN START THE CAR AND IT WILL RESET IF I LET IT SIT BUT THEN IT WILL JUST CHIME AGAIN AND GO RIGHT BACK OUT. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING BECAUSE I CONTACTED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THE HOLD TIME IS CRAZY 3-4 HRS LISTENING TO MUSIC AND THEN BEING TOLD THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR AT THIS TIME BUT THERE IS A LIFETIME WARRANTY WHICH THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WON'T HONOR OR EVEN LOOK AT THE CAR UNTIL THEY SEE IT ON CHEVY WEBSITE EVEN THOUGH SEVERAL REPS HAVE SENT EMAIL NOTICES TO THE GM LOCAL HEAD MGR. THEY SAID WE WILL LOOK AT THIS AS A CASE BY CASE. THIS IS VERY VERY UNSAFE. IT'S NOT LIKE GM IS NOT AWARE OF THIS ISSUE, THEN BEING TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND THE RECALL NOTICES HAVE NOT BEEN SENT OUT YET, AND THEN BEING TOLD AFTER THEY FIXED THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM IN MY CAR AND THIS WAS TAKING PLACE AT THE SAME TIME THAT THEY COULD NOT LOOK OR DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. GM IS AWARE OF THIS! I'M SCARED THAT I AM GOING TO BE DRIVING AND LOSE COMPLETE CONTROL DO I HAVE TO DIE BEFORE GM WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. NOT LIKE THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEY ARE AND IT SHOULD BE FIXED! GETTING THE RUN AROUND IS SO FRUSTRATING WHEN THEY HAD MY CAR FIXING THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS ON RECALL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10597846

Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2014
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicSteering

2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND POWER STEERING AND OTHER VEHICLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT-BEDDED BACK TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START. IT WAS DETERMINED THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDE…

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2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL AND POWER STEERING AND OTHER VEHICLE PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE DEALER, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE FLAT-BEDDED BACK TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T START. IT WAS DETERMINED THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE RIGHT PASSENGER OUTSIDE MIRROR FELL OFF, THE RIGHT PASSENGER WIPER ARM BROKE, THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE IN TWO YEARS, AND THE REAR SHOCKS WERE REPLACED.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10595101

160,000 miles · Jun 11, 2014
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 8/12/14*CN

NHTSA ODI #10597595

40,000 miles · Jun 11, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED. THREE DAYS LATER, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); H…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE STARTING THE IGNITION, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING ALSO FAILED. THREE DAYS LATER, THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. .... UPDATED 08/05/14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING THE POWER STEERING WENT ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY WHILE DRIVING. THREE DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE STARTER WAS REPLACED WHICH RESOLVED THE ISSUE.THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION NOT STEERING LOSS. UPDATED 08/11/2014 *JS

NHTSA ODI #10597566

80,000 miles · Jun 9, 2014
Steering

WHILE DRIVING AND IN TRAFFIC LOST POWER STEERING. HAD TO PULL OVER, SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTART T. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS TO THE POINT WE CAN NOT DRIVE THE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596989

91,020 miles · Jun 9, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

STEERING POWER LOST WHILE YOU TURN AND POWER STEERING COMES ON. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596982

134,562 miles · Jun 6, 2014
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,562 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 136,958.

NHTSA ODI #10596706

131,126 miles · Jun 4, 2014
SteeringCrash

THERE IS A CHIME AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. NOW YOU CAN RESTART THE CAR CUTTING IT OFF AND THEN IT WILL COME BACK IN. BUT WHEN TURNING AND ITS A STOP LIGHT ITS HARD VERY HARD TO TURN. YOU LOSE CONTROL WHEN TURNING. YOU CAN'T STOP ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT GOES OUT AND RESTART. GM WON'T RECALL 2006 HHR IN US BUT IN CANADA. REA…

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THERE IS A CHIME AND THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. NOW YOU CAN RESTART THE CAR CUTTING IT OFF AND THEN IT WILL COME BACK IN. BUT WHEN TURNING AND ITS A STOP LIGHT ITS HARD VERY HARD TO TURN. YOU LOSE CONTROL WHEN TURNING. YOU CAN'T STOP ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT GOES OUT AND RESTART. GM WON'T RECALL 2006 HHR IN US BUT IN CANADA. REALLY THAT IS ODD! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10596043

69,000 miles · Jun 3, 2014
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE MALFUNC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. UPON RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE MALFUNCTION RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

NHTSA ODI #10595741

Official recalls

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14V171000 · Electrical System:ignition

Apr 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.

14V047000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch

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. GM’s 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

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. GM’s 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. GM’s 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.

08V444000 · Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

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> .

08V046000 · Air Bags

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> .

06V417000 · Air Bags:frontal

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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NHTSA investigations

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