IllustrationTHE CAR WAS FURNISHED WITH TWO REMOTES. THE FIRST ONE QUIT WORKING 4-YEARS AGO. THE SECOND REMOTE WORKS SOMETIMES AND SOMETIMES NOT. YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHEN. A NEW BATTERY DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH EITHER REMOTE. *TR
2006 Chevrolet Hhr
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Hhr do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 565.5.
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1050–25K
14725–50K
19650–75K
15075–100K
171100–150K
74150K+
843 reports with mileage · 163 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
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
Structure complaints
119 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED IN HER HAND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED. THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR ONE YEAR PRIOR TO THE RECENT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, BUT THE PARTS WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK ORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000.
THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE BEEN IGNORED BY BOTH THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM AND G.M. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE ISSUES RESOLVED TO NO AVAIL. G.M. IS DOING THE WAITING GAME SO I EVENTUALLY GET TIRED OF COMPLAINING AND STOP. HOWEVER THE LONG TERM IS I HAVE INFLUENCED MY CHILDREN,NIECES A…
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THERE ARE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND I HAVE BEEN IGNORED BY BOTH THE DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM AND G.M. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET THESE ISSUES RESOLVED TO NO AVAIL. G.M. IS DOING THE WAITING GAME SO I EVENTUALLY GET TIRED OF COMPLAINING AND STOP. HOWEVER THE LONG TERM IS I HAVE INFLUENCED MY CHILDREN,NIECES AND NEPHEWS(ALL OF WHOM ARE THE FUTURE OF CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE NEW VEHICLES) TO STAY AWAY FROM ALL G.M. PRODUCTS AFTER I KNOW MY FAMILY WAS TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF BY MIDWAY CHEV. IN PHX,AZ AND BY G.M.(WHO PRODUCED THIS VEHICLE IN MX. WHEN I ASKED WHERE IT WAS MADE I WAS TOLD U.S.),NEVER AGAIN WILL I EVER BUY A NEW CAR AFTER ALL THIS. DOOR HANDLE BREAKS,BRAKES ARE BAD,G.M. USED THE CHEAPEST STUFF TO MANUFACTURE THESE CARS AND THE CHEAPEST LABOR IN ANOTHER COUNTRY (TAKING FROM THE AMERICAN WAYS OF SUPPORTING OUR OWN). I HAVE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET A HOLD OF THE MAIN NUMBER TO G.M. AND CANNOT GET A DIRECT NUMBER. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2006. PLEASE HELP BRING BACK MY FAITH IN AMERICAN CAR MANUFACTURER WHO WAS BAILED OUT AND BAILED ON US. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 93,724. *TR UPDATED 04/30/13*LJ
AFTER GETTING HOME ONE DAY I WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE PART OF THE DOOR HANDLE THAT ATTACHED TO THE WIRE THAT WORKS TO OPEN THE DOOR BROKE. THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. I MUST ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW AND REACH OUTSIDE TO USE THE OUTER HANDLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THE HANDLE IS $400, T…
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AFTER GETTING HOME ONE DAY I WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE PART OF THE DOOR HANDLE THAT ATTACHED TO THE WIRE THAT WORKS TO OPEN THE DOOR BROKE. THE DOOR WILL NO LONGER OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. I MUST ROLL DOWN MY WINDOW AND REACH OUTSIDE TO USE THE OUTER HANDLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COST TO REPAIR THE HANDLE IS $400, THIS SEEMS TO BE BECAUSE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME NEED TO BE REPLACED. APPARENTLY THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED ISSUE, AND I PERSONALLY FIND THAT SOMETHING AS IMPORTANT AND AS NECESSARY AS THE MEANS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR COULD BE SO POORLY CONSTRUCTED. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN AND THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO ENTER AND EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
THE INSIDE DRIVER & PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HANDLES BROKE OFF WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AFTER IT WAS PARKED. HAVE PREVIOUSLY FILED A COMPLAINT APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE BROKE AT APPROX 36,400 MILES. LUCKILY THE HANDLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 36,000 MILES THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. WE LOOKED ONLINE, AND THERE IS A COMPANY THAT MAKES JUST THE DOOR HANDLE TO REPLACE. WE …
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THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR INTERIOR HANDLE BROKE AT APPROX 36,400 MILES. LUCKILY THE HANDLE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE WHOLE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. AT APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 36,000 MILES THE DOOR HANDLE BROKE AGAIN. WE LOOKED ONLINE, AND THERE IS A COMPANY THAT MAKES JUST THE DOOR HANDLE TO REPLACE. WE ORDERED A REPLACEMENT HANDLE. THEY SAID THAT THEY SELL ABOUT 50-60 HANDLES A WEEK. THERE ARE SEVERAL VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE ON HOW TO REPLACE THE HANDLE, AND MANY COMPANIES ONLINE SELLING JUST THE HANDLE OF THE HHR. WE HAVE NEVER HAD A INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BREAK WITHIN 3 YEARS OF OWNING A CAR, AND TO BREAK A SECOND TIME IN ANOTHER 3 YEARS, AND IT APPEARS TO BE A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE ACCORDING TO WEBSITE GROUPS, FORUMS ETC. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. IF THE DRIVER INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILS AND THE DRIVER NEEDS TO GET OUT OF THE CAR IN AN EMERGENCY QUICKLY, IT'S NOT POSSIBLE. OVER THE YEARS OF OWNING SEVERAL DIFFERENT CARS FOR MANY YEARS, I HAVE NEVER HAD AN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BREAK. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE AS WELL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MONTHS LATER SHE EXPERIENCED ISSUES …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE AS WELL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MONTHS LATER SHE EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE KEY BECOMING STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Official recalls
514V171000 · 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. 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.
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. 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.
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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