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2010 Chevrolet Hhr

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Hhr do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 565.5.

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Mileage at the reported incident

413 reports with mileage · 102 unknown

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 231 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 119 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

19 crash reports1 fire reports9 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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82,578 miles · Jul 24, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V171000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THIS FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS TOLD BY SERVI…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V171000(ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THIS FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS TOLD BY SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER THAT A NEW IGNITION WAS NOT PLACED IN HIS VEHICLE. HOWEVER CONTACT PAPER WORK STATES A IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,578.

NHTSA ODI #10615942

21,053 miles · Jul 23, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IT BEGAN EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CHANGE GEARS IN ORDER TO START THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) IT BEGAN EXPERIENCING STEERING FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND CHANGE GEARS IN ORDER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON IN ORDER TO RESET THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), BUT THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE OF ARRIVAL FOR THE PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,053.

NHTSA ODI #10615624

Mileage unknown · Jul 22, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED WHEN STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS, INCLU…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (IGNITION SWITCH). THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THE RECALL, THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED WHEN STOPPING FOR TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS, INCLUDING THE "DISABLED AIR BAG" WARNING LIGHT, ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE ENGINE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE SECURITY FEATURE CHIP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF ALL THE SECURITY LIGHTS ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #10615339

54,337 miles · Jul 9, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING STALL THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING , THAT IS ON RECALL ALONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH WE CALLED MAY 20 2014 NO PARTS FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH STILL NO PARTS FOR THAT NOW ANOTHER RECALL THIS TIME ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ..... SUNDAY JULY6 2014 AT 11:30 AM POWER STEERING SU…

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I WAS BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING STALL THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING , THAT IS ON RECALL ALONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH WE CALLED MAY 20 2014 NO PARTS FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH STILL NO PARTS FOR THAT NOW ANOTHER RECALL THIS TIME ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING ..... SUNDAY JULY6 2014 AT 11:30 AM POWER STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT CALL GM ROAD SIDE ASSISTANCE GOT A TOW TO H&H CHEVY OMAHA NE . THEN FIRST THING MONDAY MORNING WENT IN AND GOT A LOANER CAR. THE SERVICE GUY STATED THAT GM DOESN'T NO HOW TO FIX THE POWER STEERING PROBLEM NOR DO THEY HAVE ANYONE TO FIX IT AND NO PART TO FIX IT WITH SO IT COULD BE A MONTH OR LONGER WE HAVE TO DRIVE A CHEVY CRUZE WHICH FOR SOMEONE WITH A VERY BAD BACK AND ARTHRITIS IN KNEES AND BACK BAD CAR NOT COMFORTABLE. I THINK GM NEEDS TO JUST SCRAP ALL THESE CARS AND BUY THEM BACK FROM THE PPL AND PAY OFF THERE LOANS. I AM LOOKING INTO BUYING A DIFFERENT BRAND OF CAR. ONE THE CORPORATION WILL COMMUNICATE BETTER THEN GM IS NOW THE COMPANY OF WE WONT SAY A WORD TIL YOU GET HURT. DEALERSHIPS TELLING OWNERS TO JUST DRIVE YOUR CARS BUT BECAREFUL TIL THEY DO GET THE PART IN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10609471

Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemSteering

NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IT TAKES SO LONG TO REMEDY THE RECALL(S) ON MY VEHICLE; THE FIRST NOTICE WAS RECEIVED DATED APRIL 2014 FROM GM REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE NEXT RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ON MAY 11, 2014 AND I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL GM (CECIL CLARKE CHEVROLET) IN LEESBURG, FLORID…

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NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY IT TAKES SO LONG TO REMEDY THE RECALL(S) ON MY VEHICLE; THE FIRST NOTICE WAS RECEIVED DATED APRIL 2014 FROM GM REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE NEXT RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED ON MAY 11, 2014 AND I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY LOCAL GM (CECIL CLARKE CHEVROLET) IN LEESBURG, FLORIDA TO BE PUT ON THE 'LIST' FOR THE REQUIRED PARTS/REPLACEMENTS. ON JUNE 17TH, I CALLED CECIL CLARK AGAIN AND WAS ADVISED THAT ALTHOUGH THEY WERE RECEIVING 4 - 5 REPLACEMENT KITS A DAY, MINE HAD NOT COME IN YET. NOW I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL FOR JUNE REFERENCE THE EPS AND THAT PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. I HAVE DONE WHAT I NEED TO DO, I DRIVE ONLY WHEN I HAVE TO NOW, AND ALTHOUGH I FOLLOW THE SAFETY RULES REFERENCE REMOVING ALL ITEMS FROM THE IGNITION KEY, I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WHILE DRIVING ANYMORE. PLEASE CAN YOU FIND OUT WHY IT TAKES SO LONG TO GET PARTS FOR A VERY SAFETY RELATED ISSUE. I THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10608797

Mileage unknown · Jul 7, 2014
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI #10608619

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2014
Air BagsElectrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THE THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REMEDY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THERE WERE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THE THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REMEDY WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR TWO MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DELAY. THERE WERE NO FAILURES.

NHTSA ODI #10608078

Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2014
Electrical SystemSteering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 ( ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY TO RECEIVE THE IGNITION SWITCH PART FOR LONGER THAN THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AFTER WAITING FOR THIRTY DAY…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V047000 ( ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAY TO RECEIVE THE IGNITION SWITCH PART FOR LONGER THAN THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AFTER WAITING FOR THIRTY DAYS AND THE CONTACT WAS LATER NOTIFIED OF A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE STEERING. THE PARTS FOR THE SECOND RECALL WERE ALSO UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING A RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE WAITING FOR THE LOCAL DEALER TO COMPLETE THE IGNITION AND STEERING RECALLS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE SAFETY CONCERN AND PARTS DELAY TO NO AVAIL. THERE WERE NO FAILURES.

NHTSA ODI #10608019

68,079 miles · Jun 26, 2014
Electrical System

KEY STUCK IN IGNITION, COULD NOT SHUT DOWN ENGINE. DEALER REPLACE IGNITION CYLINDER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10606155

99,000 miles · Jun 18, 2014
Electrical System

THIS IS AN UPDATE TO FILE# 10597005 YOU ALREADY HAVE THE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 2010 CHEVY HHR, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, AND ABOUT THINGS SHUTTING DOWN BEFORE THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS INSTALLED. AND I INFORMED YOU THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE NEW SWITCH WAS IN, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ON THE WEEK O…

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THIS IS AN UPDATE TO FILE# 10597005 YOU ALREADY HAVE THE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR 2010 CHEVY HHR, ELECTRICAL ISSUES, AND ABOUT THINGS SHUTTING DOWN BEFORE THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS INSTALLED. AND I INFORMED YOU THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AFTER THE NEW SWITCH WAS IN, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ON THE WEEK OF JUNE 10TH, 2014, I INFORMED YOU THAT WE WERE LEFT WITH NO CAR FOR A DAY AND A HALF, BECAUSE SERRA CHEVROLET IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN WAS TOO BACKED UP. LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN SINCE THE RECALL. UPDATE, AS OF TODAY, JUNE 18TH, 2014: 1. THE AIRBAG FUSE WAS MISSING. THE AIRBAG LIGHT STILL COMES ON, PERIODICALLY AS WELL AS THE ANTI-THEFT LIGHT. 2. ON JUNE 14TH, 2014, MY HUSBAND EDWIN WAS STRANDED AND HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE OF THE NEW KEYS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH, STOPPED WORKING AND THE CAR WOULD NOT START. ONCE HOME, AFTER BEING TOWED, OUR SON, SUGGESTED TRYING THE OTHER KEY. AND IT WORKED. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE BRAND NEW KEYS. WE ARE HERE, WONDERING, WHEN WILL THE SECOND KEY GO OUT, STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING ETC.!!! 3. WE NEED TO TAKE THE CAR IN. BUT WE WERE TOLD THAT BECAUSE WE JUST GOT A NOTICE ABOUT THE POWER STEERING, THAT IT'S BEST TO WAIT UNTIL WE BRING THAT IN FOR THAT. BUT..ONCE AGAIN, THE PARTS ARE NOT IN!!!!! GM NEED TO TAKE THIS CAR BACK, OR GIVE US SOMETHING ELSE TO DRIVE UNTIL IT CAN BE FIXED. WE DO NOT FEEL SAFE AT ALL!!!!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10604328

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.

14V153000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System

Mar 31, 2014

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Saturn at 1-800-553-6000, and Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.

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.

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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. 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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