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2010 Chevrolet Hhr

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

413 reports with mileage · 102 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 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

What owners actually said

515 reports
108,000 miles · Feb 20, 2015
Electrical SystemPower Train

*THIS AN UPDATE ON FILE NUMBER-# 10672324-2010 CHEVROLET HHR-SHIFTER PROBLEM ON MY LAST FILING I STATED THAT WE HAD ANOTHER RECALL ON OUR 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. PREVIOUS RECALLS WERE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. BUT I FOUND OUT THAT THE KEY GETTING STUCK WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK, IS NOT A OFFICIAL "REC…

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*THIS AN UPDATE ON FILE NUMBER-# 10672324-2010 CHEVROLET HHR-SHIFTER PROBLEM ON MY LAST FILING I STATED THAT WE HAD ANOTHER RECALL ON OUR 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. PREVIOUS RECALLS WERE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. BUT I FOUND OUT THAT THE KEY GETTING STUCK WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK, IS NOT A OFFICIAL "RECALL ,BUT IT SHOULD BE! WE RECEIVED A LETTER WARNING US OF THE PROBLEM AND IF IT OCCURRED, GM WOULD FIX IT FOR FREE. WELL, AS I REPORTED , IT DID HAPPENED. MY HUSBAND PARKED THE CAR, AND WE WERE PREPARING TO GO TO HIS DOCTOR"S' APPT. & TO AN EVENING SERVICE & THE KEY GOT STUCK. NO POWER, NO NOTHING, WE TRIED EVERYTHING. AND THAT THING THAT THE MANUAL SAID WOULD HELP US RELEASE THE KEY, WAS NOT THERE. SO THE CAR, SAT THERE DRAINING THE BATTERY. DR. APPT'S WERE MISSED. AND BECAUSE WE BOTH HAD APPT'S COMING UP, WE HAD TO RENT A CAR. BUT TO SUM IT ALL UP. WHEN THE TOLL DRIVER CAME, HE WAS ABLE TO JUMP THE CAR, AND THE KEY CAME OUT. AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THEY SAID THAT THE BATTERY WAS GONE. BUT IT WAS FINE BEFORE THE KEY GOT STUCK. THEY REFUSED TO CHANGE THE SHIFTER. WE GOT A NEW BATTERY, AND ARE PRAYING THAT WE WON'T GET STRANDED IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. AND WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR OURSELVES AND FOR OTHERS! NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE BATTERY OR THE RENTAL. WE HAVE MADE OUR COMPLAINTS TO THE MANAGEMENT AT THE DEALER & TO GM. AND ONE MORE THING, OUR FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE BEFORE PARKING THE CAR, WAS THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. AN ISSUE ALSO AFTER THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH WAS PUT IN. THIS IS A RECALL ITEM. BUT ONCE AGAIN, GM CARES MORE ABOUT SAVING A DIME. NOT LIVES. NOT A SAFETY ISSUE? I CAN THINK OF FEW SCENARIO'S THAT SAY THAT THEY ARE WRONG!-THANK YOU, AND "BE BLESSED" [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR

NHTSA ODI #10689650

104,256 miles · Feb 13, 2015
Engine And Engine Cooling

DRIVING FROM WORK CAR STARTED RUMBLE RING THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PANEL SAID REDUCE POWER AND SERVICE TRACTION. COAST THE CAR TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY SAT ABOUT 15 MINS AND RESTARTED CAR. IT STARTED ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FINE HAD ABOUT 40 MILES TO GET HOME AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I REPEATED THE STEPS AGAIN AND D…

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DRIVING FROM WORK CAR STARTED RUMBLE RING THEN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. PANEL SAID REDUCE POWER AND SERVICE TRACTION. COAST THE CAR TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY SAT ABOUT 15 MINS AND RESTARTED CAR. IT STARTED ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON BUT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE FINE HAD ABOUT 40 MILES TO GET HOME AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I REPEATED THE STEPS AGAIN AND DROVE HOME. ON THE NEXT DAT TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD IT SERVICED AND THEY SAID THE THROTTLE BODY JUST NEEDED CLEANING. DROVE IT FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS AND AGAIN IT HAPPEN. NOW ON FEBRUARY 2, 2015 AGAIN IT HAS HAPPENED AND THE CAR WON'T EVEN TURN STAY TO ALLOW ME TO GET IT SERVICED I WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO TOW IT. THE TEMPERATURE HAS BEEN SO COLD SO I HAVE BEEN COMMUTED ON TRAINS AND BUSES TO GET TO WORK FOR ALMOST A MONTH. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10683401

114,000 miles · Feb 10, 2015
Power Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

NHTSA ODI #10682447

Mileage unknown · Feb 5, 2015
EngineSteeringCrash

MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND COULD NOT MOVE MY CAR, AND I HIT A POLL AND DAMAGED MY RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10681518

99,000 miles · Jan 13, 2015
Electrical SystemSteering

THIS A RECALLED 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. WE HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED, POWER STEERING SYSTEM RECALLED, AND RIGHT AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS INSTALLED, THE KEYS STOP WORKING AND WE HAD TO GET TOWED. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AND WHEN WE WENT TO RE-START THE CAR, NOTHING. THE POWER WENT TOTALLY OUT, AND THE KEY …

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THIS A RECALLED 2010 CHEVROLET HHR. WE HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALLED, POWER STEERING SYSTEM RECALLED, AND RIGHT AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS INSTALLED, THE KEYS STOP WORKING AND WE HAD TO GET TOWED. NOW, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. AND WHEN WE WENT TO RE-START THE CAR, NOTHING. THE POWER WENT TOTALLY OUT, AND THE KEY IS STILL STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. ABOUT A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE GOT ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE FROM GM THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER MAY NOT PROPERLY TRANSMIT AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PROPERLY THAT WILL CAUSE THE KEY TO STAY IN A LOCK POSITION. WE ARE NOW STRANDED. AND WE HAVE TO ONCE AGAIN GET THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER AND PAY FOR A RENTAL. AND THERE ARE STILL SO MANY RECALLED CARS AT THE DEALER THAT THEY ARE SO BEHIND. ALL OF THIS IS GOING ON WHILE GM IS SHOWING OFF THEIR NEW CARS AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW. CARS THAT WILL PROBABLY SOON BE ON ANOTHER RECALL LIST. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! ALL CHEVY HHR OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD MORE THE ONE RECALL ON IT, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO TURN THE CAR IN WITHOUT PENALTY OR CHARGE. ALL CAR NOTES SHOULD BE CANCELLED!-THANK YOU. AND "BE BLESSED"-[XXX] IN C/O [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10672324

76,000 miles · Jan 9, 2015
Fuel/propulsion System

THIS CAR HAS A KNOWN ISSUE BY GM ENOUGH TO HAVE THEM PLACE A BULLETIN OUT ON HOW TO FIX IT....THE FUEL LINE RUSTS THEN LEAKS....THIS CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND I HAD TO REPLACE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AT MY COST...GM SHOULD FIX THIS ISSUE NOT I....I CALLED MY MECHANIC AND TOLD HIM I HAD A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE.....I QUOTE HIM EXACTL…

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THIS CAR HAS A KNOWN ISSUE BY GM ENOUGH TO HAVE THEM PLACE A BULLETIN OUT ON HOW TO FIX IT....THE FUEL LINE RUSTS THEN LEAKS....THIS CAR IS 4 YEARS OLD AND I HAD TO REPLACE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AT MY COST...GM SHOULD FIX THIS ISSUE NOT I....I CALLED MY MECHANIC AND TOLD HIM I HAD A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE.....I QUOTE HIM EXACTLY...LET ME GUESS DRIVERSIDE IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE....ITS A KNOWN ISSUE...I SAT ON THE PHONE WITH MY MOUTH OPEN....I COULD NOT BELIEVE THIS....THIS IS ABHORRENT AND CHEVROLET GM....NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THESE ROLLING BALLS OF FIRE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10671284

Mileage unknown · Jan 7, 2015
Steering

2010 CHEVROLET HHR. CUSTOMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL FOR CAR BUT STILL HAS PROBLEMS AFTER REPAIR. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE, WHENEVER SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, THE NOISE WAS GONE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO HER, THE NOISE WAS THERE. …

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2010 CHEVROLET HHR. CUSTOMER HAS RECEIVED RECALL FOR CAR BUT STILL HAS PROBLEMS AFTER REPAIR. *TA THE CONSUMER STATED AS SHE WAS DRIVING, SHE HEARD A GRINDING NOISE, WHENEVER SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN SHE RETURNED TO THE DEALER, THE NOISE WAS GONE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO HER, THE NOISE WAS THERE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE AIR BAG COIL WAS MAKING THE NOISE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE NOISE WAS NOT THERE, WHEN SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO COMPLETE THE RECALL. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10662831

54,800 miles · Jan 5, 2015
Steering

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A SCHOOL ZONE AT 25 MPH, MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND REVERTED TO MANUAL STEERING. MY GIRLFRIEND IS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE DURING THE MANUAL STEERING MODE. I RESEARCHED THE VIN RECALL DATABASE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS RECALL FOR "SOME" 2010 NON TURBO MODELS. MINE IS A NON TURBO MODEL. I HAD TWO REC…

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WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A SCHOOL ZONE AT 25 MPH, MY POWER STEERING FAILED AND REVERTED TO MANUAL STEERING. MY GIRLFRIEND IS UNABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE DURING THE MANUAL STEERING MODE. I RESEARCHED THE VIN RECALL DATABASE AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS RECALL FOR "SOME" 2010 NON TURBO MODELS. MINE IS A NON TURBO MODEL. I HAD TWO RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WHICH I HAD REPAIRED ON 12/31/2014. THE FOLLOWING QUOTE IS FROM THE GM RECALL WEB PAGE: ?WITH THESE SAFETY RECALLS AND LIFETIME WARRANTIES, WE ARE GOING AFTER EVERY CAR THAT MIGHT HAVE THIS PROBLEM, AND WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT RIGHT,? SAID [XXX] , VICE PRESIDENT, GM GLOBAL VEHICLE SAFETY. ?WE HAVE RECALLED SOME OF THESE VEHICLES BEFORE FOR THE SAME ISSUE AND OFFERED EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON OTHERS, BUT WE DID NOT DO ENOUGH.? THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10670276

54,000 miles · Jan 4, 2015
Steering

MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ACROSS THE DASH AND I COULD NOT STEER MY CAR TO GOOD. IT WILL NOT GO OUT NOW AND I HAVE 2 KIDS THAT WE ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR A YEAR AND A HALF AND I THINK SOMEONE SHOULD BE FIXING IT FOR ME AT NO COST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10669983

87,000 miles · Dec 31, 2014
Exterior LightingStructureWheelsCrashInjury

I WAS GOING 25 MPH WHEN I CRASHED CAUSING OVER 5,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF AUTO AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICAL BILLS WHICH I HAVE NOT RECEIVED IN FULL YET. THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL IT. I RECEIVED THE RECALL INFORMATION IN THE MAIL, BUT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ALSO,…

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I WAS GOING 25 MPH WHEN I CRASHED CAUSING OVER 5,000 DOLLARS WORTH OF AUTO AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICAL BILLS WHICH I HAVE NOT RECEIVED IN FULL YET. THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL IT. I RECEIVED THE RECALL INFORMATION IN THE MAIL, BUT THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ALSO, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED. I SUFFERED A CONCUSSION DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON INJURED. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10669422

Official recalls

3

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.

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. 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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