IllustrationJUST EXITED THE FREEWAY AND DRIVING ALONG SUDDENLY THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. IT TOOK 20 MINUTES TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. *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
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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
What owners actually said
1,006 reportsAT A RED LIGHT AND WAS REAR ENDED WHICH CAUSE ME TO IT THE REAR END OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. *TR
TAKING A USED CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE ,DOWNSHIFTING TO STOP AT A LIGHT TO TAKE A RIGHT TURN HEARD AN ALARM THEN THE POWER STEERING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. I TOLD THE SALESMAN THAT IT WAS HARD STEERING AND THE LIGHT WAS ON , HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS JUST LOW ON FLUID. I GOT HOME AND DID SOME CHECKING TO FIND THAT IT'S ELECTRIC POWER…
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TAKING A USED CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE ,DOWNSHIFTING TO STOP AT A LIGHT TO TAKE A RIGHT TURN HEARD AN ALARM THEN THE POWER STEERING ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. I TOLD THE SALESMAN THAT IT WAS HARD STEERING AND THE LIGHT WAS ON , HE TOLD ME THAT IT WAS JUST LOW ON FLUID. I GOT HOME AND DID SOME CHECKING TO FIND THAT IT'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTOR OR WHAT? I PUT DOWN A $2000.00 DEPOSIT WHICH THEY SAY IS NON REFUNDABLE. ARE THEY LIABLE TO FIX IT BEFORE I LEAVE THE LOT OR DO I WAIT FOR A RECALL? *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHEN I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD ALERT FROM MY CAR. THEN I SAW "POWER STEERING" ON THE SCREEN. AFTER THAT, I COULDN'T TURN MY POWER STEERING ANYMORE. I ONLY COULD DRIVE STRAIGHT AHEAD. IT WAS DANGEROUS, I FELT LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON HIGHWAYS. MY BABY AND MY WIFE WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME AT THAT MOMENT. I ONLY SAW GM RECALL 200…
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WHEN I WAS DRIVING, I HEARD ALERT FROM MY CAR. THEN I SAW "POWER STEERING" ON THE SCREEN. AFTER THAT, I COULDN'T TURN MY POWER STEERING ANYMORE. I ONLY COULD DRIVE STRAIGHT AHEAD. IT WAS DANGEROUS, I FELT LUCKY THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ON HIGHWAYS. MY BABY AND MY WIFE WERE IN THE CAR WITH ME AT THAT MOMENT. I ONLY SAW GM RECALL 2009 AND 2010 HHR, BUT NOT 2006. I HOPE GM WILL RECALL FOR 2006 HHR. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY ROUGH AND THE STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20-60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY ROUGH AND THE STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, SIX MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, SIX MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 HHR.I REPLACED SOLENOIDS AND IT STOPPED FOR A FEW YEARS .I AM SICK OF IT I CALLED CHEVY YEARS AGO AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT WITH NO GUARANTEES, I ALREADY PAID A MECHANIC HUNDREDS AND HAD A READOUT FOR THEM. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO A SEMI TRUCK EXITING HWY ONE MORNI…
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THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 2006 HHR.I REPLACED SOLENOIDS AND IT STOPPED FOR A FEW YEARS .I AM SICK OF IT I CALLED CHEVY YEARS AGO AND THEY WANTED ME TO PAY TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT WITH NO GUARANTEES, I ALREADY PAID A MECHANIC HUNDREDS AND HAD A READOUT FOR THEM. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO A SEMI TRUCK EXITING HWY ONE MORNING TAKING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL ANOTHER EXCITING HWY ALSO I HAVE A LIST 2013/2014 NOW I WAS DRIVING LOCAL AND IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING POWER STEERING WENT OUT YET AGAIN. I WAS RELAXED NOT READY FOR IT...IT HAS BEEN GOING ON OFF AND ON FOR YEARS. I REPLACED FUSE AS TOLD AND I THOUGHT IT FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR A FEW WEEKS NOTHING .I COULD PUT DOWN AT LEAST 10 DATES WHEN I HAVE HAD CLOSE CALLS WITH THIS PROBLEM... I HAVE READ 1000'S OF COMPLAINTS ON POWER STEERING PROBLEMS & SHIFTER WITH 2006 HHR ON DIFFERENT SITES. WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE? AMAZING A BIG COMPANY CAN GET AWAY WITH THIS .THEY WAIT UNTIL A PERSON LOSES THEIR LIFE BEFORE THEY DO ANYTHING. *TR
I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO THE DENTIST, SO I WAS GOING TO GO OVER THE MOUNTAIN. I HAD JUST WENT THROUGH A VERY CURVY ROAD AND WAS ON A STRAIGHT PART WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID NOT REALIZING UNTIL LATER IT IS ELECTRONIC. I TURNED THE CAR OF AND BACK ON. IT WAS RES…
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I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO THE DENTIST, SO I WAS GOING TO GO OVER THE MOUNTAIN. I HAD JUST WENT THROUGH A VERY CURVY ROAD AND WAS ON A STRAIGHT PART WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I WAS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID NOT REALIZING UNTIL LATER IT IS ELECTRONIC. I TURNED THE CAR OF AND BACK ON. IT WAS RESET. I DROVE OVER THE NEXT PART OF THE MOUNTAIN SLOWLY LIKE 25 TO 30 MPH. I MADE IT OVER THE MOUNTAIN ON TO THE MAIN HIGHWAY. IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I DID THE SAME THING PULLED OVER TURN THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN. I DID NOT GET TO DRIVE BUT A COUPLE OF MILES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I MADE IT TO A COUNTRY STORE AND PARKED THE CAR. I CALLED MY PARENTS TO SEE IF THEY COULD COME GET US/ TOW THE CAR. THEY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHO ADVISED THEM THAT I DRIVE THE CAR BACK TO THEM. SINCE I COULD NOT AFFORD TO PAY TO HAVE IT TOWED, I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT WENT OUT AGAIN ON THE TRIP HOME 2 MORE TIMES. I MADE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TAKING THE LONG WAY BACK NOT OVER THE MOUNTAIN. THEY COULD NOT FIND OUT IF MY CAR WAS ON A RECALL LIST FOR THE POWER STEERING. SINCE I AM ON THE LIST FOR IGNITION PROBLEM, I AM REFUSING TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL IT IS FIXED. MY CHILDREN AND MYSELF MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED IF THE POWER STEERING HAD WENT OUT AS I WAS DRIVING OVER THE MOUNTAIN. WHERE I LIVE THE ROADS ARE CURVY ESPECIALLY THE MOUNTAIN I WENT OVER! I REALLY THINK THE STEERING ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ON RECALL BEFORE PEOPLE ARE SERIOUSLY HURT. THE YOUNG GENERATION HAVE NO EXPERIENCE DRIVING WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND I THANK THE GOOD LORD I KNEW HOW TO DRIVE TRACTORS WITHOUT POWER STEERING. *TR
2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2014. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, FROM TIME-TO TIME, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN T…
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2006 CHEVROLET HHR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2014. THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER, FROM TIME-TO TIME, THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE, REGARDING AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER MAY NOT PROPERLY TRANSMIT AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL THAT ALLOWS THE IGNITION KEY TO BE TURNED COUNTER CLOCKWISE PAST THE ACCESSORY MODE TO THE LOCK POSITION AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHIFTED INTO PARK. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. UPDATED 03/11/15. *JB
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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