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Steering complaints
458 reportsClear category filter27,000 miles · Nov 15, 2011
SteeringVisibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AFTER RAINY WEATHER THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD OF WATER WAS AT LEAST FOUR INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WATER LEAK COULD POSSIBLY HAVE COME FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT NOTICED AFTER RAINY WEATHER THAT THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD OF WATER WAS AT LEAST FOUR INCHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE WATER LEAK COULD POSSIBLY HAVE COME FROM THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OR SUN ROOF. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE DEFECTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10435685
43,000 miles · Nov 8, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS IN THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS IN THE POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND UPON RESTARTING THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/12/11*LJ UPDATED 12/14/11
NHTSA ODI #10434829
45,560 miles · Oct 29, 2011
Electrical SystemSteering
KEY DOESN'T COME OUT OF IGNITION, BLINKERS DO NOT TURN OFF ON OWN. HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN OFF BLINKERS. KEY GET STUCK IN IGNITION, LUCKILY WENT ONLINE TO SEE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE. A QUICK VIDEO SHOWED ME THAT THE DEFECT HAPPENS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE AND YOU HAVE TO GO UNDER THE STEERING COLU…
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KEY DOESN'T COME OUT OF IGNITION, BLINKERS DO NOT TURN OFF ON OWN. HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN OFF BLINKERS. KEY GET STUCK IN IGNITION, LUCKILY WENT ONLINE TO SEE ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND FOUND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE. A QUICK VIDEO SHOWED ME THAT THE DEFECT HAPPENS TO A LOT OF PEOPLE AND YOU HAVE TO GO UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN AND POP OFF A COVER AND MANUALLY PUSH A LITTLE BUTTON TO POP THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE CAR WILL CONTINUE TO RUN,IF YOU DON'T DO THIS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10433534
57,000 miles · Oct 3, 2011
Steering
THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST MONTHS SINCE JULY 4, 2011. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON JULY 4, 2011 WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON A FAMILY TRIP ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT 65 MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN UP TO A DOZEN INSTANCES SINCE WITH THE LATEST BEING ON OCT 2, 2011 CAUSING MY WIFE TO RUN OFF …
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THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST MONTHS SINCE JULY 4, 2011. THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS ON JULY 4, 2011 WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON A FAMILY TRIP ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AT 65 MPH. THERE HAVE BEEN UP TO A DOZEN INSTANCES SINCE WITH THE LATEST BEING ON OCT 2, 2011 CAUSING MY WIFE TO RUN OFF THE INTERSTATE INTO THE MEDIAN. GM CLAIMS THERE IS NO RECALL, HOWEVER THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THE SAME EXACT ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTORS FOR THE COBALTS FROM GM. THE HHR'S NEED TO BE A PART OF THIS RECALL AS THE MOTOR IS THE SAME EXACT ONE AS THE COBALT. PLEASE RECALL THESE ALSO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR WORSE. THE INTERNET SITES ARE FILLED WITH COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10428232
150,000 miles · Sep 21, 2011
Steering
SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST IMMEDIATELY UPON STARTING 2006 CHEVY HHR (150,000 MILES). VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN. "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE APPEARED ON DASH. VEHICLE WAS REPEATEDLY SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. MESSAGE HAS DISAPPEARED, YET PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10426590
83,000 miles · Sep 15, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES,…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, MAKING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS OPERATING AS NORMAL. AFTER DRIVING SEVERAL MILES, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED A SECOND TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA ODI #10425672
35,000 miles · Aug 24, 2011
Latches/locks/linkagesSeat BeltsSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER OPENING THE WINDOW, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER OPENING THE WINDOW, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DOOR PANEL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 10/4/11 *CN UPDATED 10/26/11 IN DECEMBER 2013, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FASTENER JAMMED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE DEFECT REPAIRED. IN MARCH 2014, SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER PAID TO HAVE THE DEFECT CORRECTED. UPDATED 04/14/14
NHTSA ODI #10421337
41,230 miles · Aug 15, 2011
Steering
GM HAS RECALLED THE COBALT AND OTHER CARS BUILT BETWEEN 2005 AND 2010 WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING IN MY HHR IS BUILT ON THE SAME PLATFORM WITH THE SAME PARTS . BUT GM DID NOT INCLUDE THE HHR . THEY DID SENT A LETTER TO 2006 HHR CANADIAN OWNERS TO FIX THE PROBLEM . WHY NOT IN THE US? THE POWER STEERING ST…
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GM HAS RECALLED THE COBALT AND OTHER CARS BUILT BETWEEN 2005 AND 2010 WITH A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. THE POWER STEERING IN MY HHR IS BUILT ON THE SAME PLATFORM WITH THE SAME PARTS . BUT GM DID NOT INCLUDE THE HHR . THEY DID SENT A LETTER TO 2006 HHR CANADIAN OWNERS TO FIX THE PROBLEM . WHY NOT IN THE US? THE POWER STEERING STOPS OPERATING AND THE STEERING BECOMES VERY HARD. YOU HAVE TO STOP AND TURN THE CAR OFF TO RESET THE STEERING. THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN WITH NO WARNING. THERE ARE A LOT OF HHR'S WITH THIS PROBLEM . VERY UNSAFE. AGAIN, THEY WILL FIX THE CARS IN CANADA BUT NOT IN THE USA ? THEY ARE THE EXACT SAME CARS.
NHTSA ODI #10420247
Mileage unknown · Aug 11, 2011
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic
I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BRAKES.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER TH…
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I AM SCARED, FOR MY FAMILY'S SAFETY FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE WILL STALL AND WE WILL CRASH OR BE HIT BY SOME ONE...WHEN A VEHICLE STALLS YOU LOOSE ALL POWER...THAT IS POWER STEERING, BRAKES.....THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF YOUR VEHICLE I AM ATTACHING A LINK THAT GM SHOULD REVIEW.....DANGER THIS VEHICLE IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN !!!!!!!!!!!!! COPY THIS LINK TO YOUR WEB BROWSER HTTP-//ABCLOCAL.GO.COM/WTVD/STORY?SECTION=NEWS/ABC11_INVESTIGATES&ID=6811236 IF YOU WOULD PREFER I CAN SEND A TYPED TRANSCRIPT (WORD FOR WORD) OF THIS NEWS BROADCAST? I WILL NOT ALLOW MY WIFE AND KIDS LIFE TO BE PUT IN DANGER, BY LETTING THEM RIDE IN THIS VEHICLE THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED THE LINK I AM ATTACHING SHOWS A NEWS BROADCAST IN RALEIGH NC. ON CHANNEL 11 NEWS !!!!! INVOLVING NUMBER 12 ISSUE ON MY LONG LIST BELOW WITH THE CHEVY HHR STALLING WHILE DRIVING..... I PURCHASED A 2006 CHEVY HHR LT, IN 2007. SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THE FOLLOWING ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED. MILEAGE ON CAR 33,346 1) THE KEY LOCKED UP IN IGNITION..9/06/07 2) SHIFTER FROZE UP AND WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. . 9/06/07 3) HEADLINER TRIM ? ENERGY ABSORPTION CAPABILITY 4) FRONT END AND WHOLE CAR STARTED TO SHAKE WHEN APPLYING BRAKE..9/06/07 DEALER TURNED ROTORS( BUT DID NOT FIX ISSUE) 5) REPLACED DRIVER SIDE RUNNING BOARD..9/06/07. 6) GOT IN VEHICLE ONE MORNING TRIED TO TAKE KIDS TO SCHOOL, VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO OVER 15 MPH, HAD TOWED BACK TO LAWSON CHEVROLET. WORKING ON GETTING DATE/MILEAGE..THIS ISSUE OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10418526
103,000 miles · Aug 2, 2011
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT AT ANY TIME AND THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT AT ANY TIME AND THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT ASSIST WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
NHTSA ODI #10416670
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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