10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,025 miles

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problem #4

Aug 012008

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The contact noticed that the air bag sensor light malfunctioned causing the light to illuminate without a passenger in the seat. When a passenger was in the seat, the light would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that there was no failure. The manufacturer advised the contact that since the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, they would not be able to provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 05/25/11 updated 07/08/11

- Wharton, TX, USA

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problem #3

Apr 182008

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Received safety recall notice in mail 04-05-08. Tried to call dealer on Saturday, but get through. Talked to a rep in the service dept at londoff Chevrolet. Per rep they did not have the parts to fix the problem. He advised me to call back in a week. Called 04-11-08 and got an appointment to have the roof-rail air bag installed in order to conform to motor vehicle safety standard 201 for my HHR. I was given an appointment for Friday, 04-18-08 at 10:00am to find out that supposedly they just installed the last one and didn't have the parts available for my vehicle. I spoke to another csr in the service dept. He didn't know how this happened but stated that enterprise had brought some HHR 's in and they had fixed them. I am upset that they would install the air bag in enterprise cars and not at least keep the one for my scheduled appointment. How dangerous is this safety recall? the consumer stated the vehicle broke down within the first six months of ownership. The consumer stated the vehicle has lost power steering on two occasions. The speedometer was erratic and the vehicle would suddenly lunge forward while driving.. when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, they stated it was a wiring problem. Updated IVOQ 08/12/10 updated IVOQ 08/31/10

- St Louis, MO, USA

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problem #2

May 212007

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag passenger side indicator light malfunctioning constantly ( off-on) while occupied.

- Gruvecity, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 272006

HHR 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,100 miles
: the contact stated the passenger side front airbag did not deploy in a collision at 30 mph. The collision occurred at an intersection. All occupants were wearing seat belts. The contact did not know if the airbag warning light was illuminated or not.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

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