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Steering complaints
424 reportsClear category filter198,000 miles · Jul 7, 2015
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE STEERING FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE STEERING FAILURE, BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
NHTSA ODI #10732409
103,000 miles · Jun 28, 2015
Steering
WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 CHEVROLET HHR THE WARNING CHIME CAME ON AND THE WARNING ON THE DASH BOARD" POWER STEERING". IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ON THE CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AT LEAST TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY. THERE IS A GM RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. WHY ISN…
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WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 CHEVROLET HHR THE WARNING CHIME CAME ON AND THE WARNING ON THE DASH BOARD" POWER STEERING". IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING ON THE CAR. I STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE. NOW IT IS HAPPENING AT LEAST TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY. THERE IS A GM RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T MY 2007 CHEVY HHR ON THE RECALL LIST? I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. THIS IS A TERRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE THAT ALL GM CHEVY HHR'S SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER. WHAT IF I KILLED SOMEONE OR EVEN WORSE MYSELF. VERY SCARY! I WANT THIS COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THIS IS A PROBLEM ON MOST ALL CHEVY HHR NO MATTER WHAT THE YEAR OF THE VEHICLE. ENTER "HHR POWER STEERING" PROBLEM ON "GOOGLE" AND SEE WHAT YOU WILL FIND! DO THE RIGHT THING!
NHTSA ODI #10730835
120,000 miles · Jun 23, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM DRIVING OR HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, MY POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY GO OUT. SOMETIMES I CAN MAKE IT AN ENTIRE TRIP WITHOUT IT GOING AND SOMETIMES I CANT EVEN GET OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE BEFORE IT GOES. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TO WORK IS TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. IVE TAKEN IT…
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IT DOESNT MATTER WHAT SPEED I AM DRIVING OR HOW LONG I HAVE BEEN DRIVING, MY POWER STEERING WILL RANDOMLY GO OUT. SOMETIMES I CAN MAKE IT AN ENTIRE TRIP WITHOUT IT GOING AND SOMETIMES I CANT EVEN GET OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE BEFORE IT GOES. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO TO WORK IS TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON. IVE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS DEAD. I CANNOT AFFORD THIS PART AND I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY SOME OF THE NEWER HHRS ARE BEING RECALLED AND THE 2007 IS NOT WHEN THERE ARE PLENTY OF COMPLAINTS AND ISSUES OF THE SAME NATURE. MY CAR IS NEAR ABOUT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE AND I LIVE NEAR A HIGH VOLUME POPULATION AND I AM AFRAID THAT MY LACK OF BEING ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE MY CAR COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #10726966
120,000 miles · Jun 19, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO WORK. IN ORDER TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO WORK, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO WORK. IN ORDER TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO WORK, THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #10726231
65,500 miles · Jun 18, 2015
Power TrainSteeringUnknown Or Other
IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN NOV 2014. ON DATE OF FAILURE IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY, BUT IT COULD BE REMOVED AND REINSERTED. BECAUSE THE IGNITION KEY COULDN'T BE TURNED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED IN PARK. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO CHEV DEALER THAT ADVISES THEY WIL…
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IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN NOV 2014. ON DATE OF FAILURE IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO TURN THE KEY, BUT IT COULD BE REMOVED AND REINSERTED. BECAUSE THE IGNITION KEY COULDN'T BE TURNED, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED IN PARK. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO CHEV DEALER THAT ADVISES THEY WILL REPLACE IT UNDER WARRANTY.
NHTSA ODI #10725999
130,000 miles · Jun 8, 2015
Steering
AS I WAS DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VERY HARD TO DRIVE. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT; IT RAN FINE BUT AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I NOTICED THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER HHRS OF OTHER YEARS AND THE…
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AS I WAS DRIVING THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. VERY HARD TO DRIVE. I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND WHEN I RESTARTED IT; IT RAN FINE BUT AFTER ABOUT 30 MINUTES THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I NOTICED THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OTHER HHRS OF OTHER YEARS AND THEY WERE RECALLED. ANYWAY THIS YEAR CAN BE AS WELL?? I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 2 MONTHS AGO AND REALLY CAN'T AFFORD ISSUES WITH IT ALREADY.
NHTSA ODI #10724143
200,000 miles · May 22, 2015
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteering
IN JUNE OF 2014 MY CARS IGNITION TURNED OFF AS A RESULT I ALMOST IMPACTED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO AFTER THIS MY TEMP GUAGE NO LONGER WORKED. TOOK IT TO BILL HOLT CHEVROLET WHERE THEY REPLACED MY IGNITION SWITCH AFTER I GOT IT BACK MY DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY NOT EVEN WITH THE KEY, MY SERVICE AIRBAG AN…
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IN JUNE OF 2014 MY CARS IGNITION TURNED OFF AS A RESULT I ALMOST IMPACTED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO AFTER THIS MY TEMP GUAGE NO LONGER WORKED. TOOK IT TO BILL HOLT CHEVROLET WHERE THEY REPLACED MY IGNITION SWITCH AFTER I GOT IT BACK MY DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK CONSISTENTLY NOT EVEN WITH THE KEY, MY SERVICE AIRBAG AND POWER STEERING LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON, AND NOW RADIO AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS GO OFF. I HAVE TO STOP TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART THEY MIGHT COME BACK ON AND THEY MIGHT NOT. I AM RELUCTANT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK TO BILL HOLT CHEVROLET AS THEY KEPT THE CAR FOR 3 AND A HALF MONTHS TO REPAIR THE IGNITION. ALSO I CAN GET NO SATISFACTION OUT OF THEM WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR THE LAST TIME MY TEMP GAUAGE STILL WASNT WORKING THEY SAID IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE RECALL. I AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE FOR ANY DISTANCE AS THE POWER STEERING FAILS OFTEN. I HAVE CONTACTED GM ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND CAN GET NO SATISFACTION FROM THEM EITHER. ARE THEY NOT GOVERENED BY AN AGENCY THAT MAKES SURE THESE REPAIRS ARE DONE AND DONE CORRECTLY. PLEASE EMAIL ME WHO I NEED TO CONTACT TO GET THESE ISSUES RESOLVED. [XXX]@YAHOO.COM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).' *JB
NHTSA ODI #10721067
200,000 miles · May 6, 2015
SteeringCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A LARGE ROCK AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERIN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A LARGE ROCK AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. UPDATED 6/25/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE FAILURE OCCURRED FREQUENTLY. UPDATED 9/18/15 *JS
NHTSA ODI #10714883
140,000 miles · Apr 22, 2015
SteeringCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAG…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WAS DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING AND A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10712161
72,200 miles · Mar 27, 2015
Steering
CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. I TURNED ON IGNITION AND I GET A 'POWER STEERING' IN DISPLAY. I BACKED OUT OF GARAGE AND THE I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BUT I WAS CAREFUL. I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT IT BUT I COULD GO TO ANOTHER DEALER. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND…
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CAR PARKED IN GARAGE. I TURNED ON IGNITION AND I GET A 'POWER STEERING' IN DISPLAY. I BACKED OUT OF GARAGE AND THE I COULD HARDLY TURN THE WHEEL. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DRIVE BUT I WAS CAREFUL. I DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO LOOK AT IT BUT I COULD GO TO ANOTHER DEALER. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND TURNED THE IGNITION AND THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK. SO I DROVE BACK HOME AND SEARCHED THE INTERNET TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH HHR HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOW AFRAID TO TAKE A TRIP IN IT UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. I CAN SEE WHERE IF THIS GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING.... BIG TIME ACCIDENTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10702208
Official recalls
4Apr 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> .
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