Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, four deer intersected with the vehicle. The contact crashed into the deer and the vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and the passenger sustained whiplash, pains to the back and neck. Both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Updated 12/09/14*lj updated 5/11/2015
2006 Chevrolet HHR airbags complaints
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On 3/28/14 I was driving on highway at 6:30am and my car just turned off displaying engine power reduced. Taken to dealer and they claimed it was notice and now it been 4 times this has happened. Recently on 10/11/14 I was driving home from work and stop at a red light when my car began to shake and on dash display message read engine power reduce which at this point my car cut off and would not start back up.. I waited about 10 min and turned it on again.. This problem has been recurrent since then and now my child safety latches when put on will not let doors close and when moved to open position the safety lock will not reposition itself to the open position. Recently on 10/07/14 my service airbags message displayed for no reason. I have contacted dealership and they don't know why this is happening but wont trade my car for another and I have contacted gm and still no one has helped me these issues. I fear for mine and my family life in this car.
On my way to work I slowed down to change lanes to make a right hand turn to a parking lot. All of a sudden there was a major jolt and my foot was knocked off the gas pedal. The last thing I remember was looking down at my right foot and seeing it under the brake pedal and thinking I need to move my foot. I remember the emergency room for a moment when I asked them not to cut my clothes. My next memory is for a moment in icu and then I woke up in a hospital room a week later. According to the police report, the car crossed the two westbound lanes and hit a sign and fence, jumped the curb, and then hit shrubbery and several headstones at a memorial sales business. Police estimated my speed at 50 MPH? I think the airbag deployed while I was driving. Possibly the ignition shut down causing the jolt and deployment. The car was totaled and I was disabled in this accident. I am unable to return to work. According to gm I am not eligible for a settlement because my airbag deployed. What difference does that make if the ignition caused the accident?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle sometimes shut off, when a bump was hit in the road. That was about 3-4 years ago. The consumer was informed the parts were not available, to remedy the recall.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key repairs. *smd the consumer stated after the recall was performed, he was unable to get the key out of the ignition without pushing a button on the steering column. The consumer believed the new switch that was installed was also defective.
Tl* the contact a owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the part to do the repairs was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000, (electrical system). The contact stated that the air bag light continuously remained illuminated after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 175,620.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign numbers 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy parts to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There were no failures.
Air bag light come on in the passage set when know one in the set.the steering made funny popping noise. An all the door handle broke where you could not get out of the auto. And the car show on car fax that it is a buy back auto. But gm say it not. And one of the handle is breaking on the driver side. And I can not sale it because it show as a buy back.tdmv say it was and then they change there mind. I fill like someone at gm pay them off . I know this has been a long time but I still have the car. And I am still looking for help.I will keep a copy for my record.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contactwas traveling approximately 60 MPH and fell asleep behind the wheel. He abruptly attempted to regain control of the vehicle, and the vehicle flipped over. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries and received medical attention. The vehicle was to be further inspected by an insurance adjuster and an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer would like to know, if he can take the vehicle, to a particular dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that it was taking too long for the vehicle to be repaired under the federal safety agency campaign numbers 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired and had not experienced a failure. Updated 08/14/14
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to waiting for parts to complete ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated she has been waiting over a month.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that after numerous attempts, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was informed that the part for the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65, the contact was cut off by another vehicle which caused the contact to lose control and crash into an embankment. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,798.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and reimbursement request form. *smd the consumer stated she and her husband were involved in an accident, in which another motorist hit them and totaled the vehicle.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and lock cylinder issues. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available, to rectify the recall.
I was driving south on a 4 lane rte with a center lane for turning. I was driving the posted speed limit and then I don't know what happened. One minute I was driving, the next I was crashing into a telephone pole. The car went left of the center lane and the two northbound lanes and into the telephone pole. It happened so fast. There were no witnesses that came forward. I don't recall hearing any horns blaring or brakes squealing. I had no sense of warning that I was going to crash. ( I have been in or seen crashes before and there is usually a sense of " oh no this is about to happen"). My airbags did not deploy. My head spiderwebbed the windshield. I had tiny cuts in my scalp and slivers of glass in my hair. My left shoulder hit something (maybe the steering wheel)? My left thigh had a bruise from the steering wheel. The bruise was 12" x 4 or 5 " throughout the length of the bruise.. There is a large hematoma above where the bruise had been. This hematoma is measures approx 7 " and round. It is painful and protrudes 3". My right knee was banged up and is still painful and there was bruising and a smaller hematoma about the size of a golfball. Both hematomas remain. The crash was on 3/28/2014. My neck started hurting immediately and still remains painful. The car has front end damage and some on the left and some on the right. I believe my injuries were directly caused by failure of airbag deployment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the needed part was currently unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Good day. I'll keep this brief. To be clear, I went to the dealer (autonation USA) with the recall issue shortly after it occurred the first time, and a couple of other times after that. I was told that I was too short, fat, and my knee was knocking the key out of the ignition. My key never fell out of the ignition, but the car did shut off, losing control of all electrical systems while at 70+ MPH. Secondly, I have gone in to the dealer for my transmission as well. The car began to slightly jerk at around 60k miles. I was told they didn't notice anything, however, they never checked the transmission, and I was told they could do nothing. When the matter got really bad, the mileage was over 100k, and out of warranty. I have brought it to their attention that I attempted to clear this up prior, and was told they would have to treat it as a new issue. I'll make it easy. When I have had the ignition issues nearly kill my family and myself on more than 30 occurrences, the dealer fixing a small, inexpensive item, because they have been exposed, does little to quell the anger I have regarding the various other issues I have regarding warranty maintenance they could have completed while under warranty, and instead chose to belittle me and now wish to charge me obscene amounts of money to repair. Gm should offer to complete the maintenance at no cost considering I have gone to them prior to the close of the warranty and was ridiculed and further, made to have my family's life in danger 30-40 times so they could save some money. Further, I understand it is not legally required for them to do anything, however, doing the right thing goes a long way. I have spoken to gm about the issues a couple of times now only just simply be told they were sorry and I should have the situation diagnosed (needlessly). This is the first I've heard of this website so I'm trying now. Thanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact received two recall notifications for the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and was informed that the parts were currently unable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified and they could not provide an expected date for remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while exiting a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact crashed into another vehicle and then a pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was transported from the scene for medical treatment of minor cuts and bruises and the vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle repaired because the parts had not become available prior to the crash. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 06/10/14 ma
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH in the snow, he lost traction and crashed into the median. The contact stated that after he crashed, the engine stopped and the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the steering wheel and front end were shaking, and there was a noise coming from the vehicle. The technician found a worn out bearing, the steering shaft had an internal failure and the sway bar links were worn. The steering column, intermediate shaft and sway bar links were replaced. Also, it was difficult to shift out of park at times. It was determined a liquid had been spilled in the shifter. Also, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition.
2006 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident in 2010, and the air bag did not deploy. Also, the vehicle stalled and was recalled for ignition and steering problems. *jb updated 04/15/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted moments later. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr . The contact received a recall notice of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time. ..updated 05-09-14 *bf updated 05/13/14
I hit a deer there was over 4000.00 in damage to the front of the back when it happen know one knew why the they did not work so I just talk to chevy and they said it could of been the way I hit and that all and it is at the chevy for electrical work even when the radio is off and you turn the key off the radio comes on and light in the dash work then don t work driving down the down how are we to know for sure if it there fault or not just pay the bill we get when they say it s not and we are now stuck with the car no one will buy it or take as a trade in so now that everyone is stuck with a car we don t feel safe in what are we to do it is not fare to all the people who have them.
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