While traveling on an interstate hwy, at approx, 65 to 70 MPH I felt the car pull hard to the right, after going into a spin , it became hard to apply brakes and to try to correct or control the spin , there were vehicles including a semi all around my car. As I slid off the traveled portion of the hwy. My car impacted the wall head on. I was slammed into the dash . A moment later I calmed down and thought to myself why didn't the airbags deploy? I hit the wall at least at 35 MPH, then I saw the car was not running, I saw the key had moved to off, I started the car and drove home.
2007 Chevrolet HHR airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while attempting a right turn, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact crashed into a retaining wall and another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact securely. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the doors could not be unlocked. The contact became trapped in the vehicle. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact sustained injuries to the knee, chest and arm. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,990. Kmj
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 10/22/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), but the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and stated that the vehicle was not serviced under the recall because the remedy part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the manufacturer had exceeded the reasonable amount time to perform the recall repair. The dealer advised the contact that the part was not available and placed her on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There were no failures.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a chime sounded and suddenly there was a complete loss of power steering. The vehicle was able to restart and function as normal. The failure occurred sporadically. In addition, the contact was involved in a crash on two separate occasions where the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to lock whenever the key was removed from the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had recently been repaired under recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the vehicle was working up to specifications and explained to the contact that what was perceived as the failure was actually a new safety feature. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 124,636.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle had an ignition problem since the time of purchase. *smd the consumer stated one of the keys would not work and the other key would get stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on many occasions. However, the consumer was informed there was nothing wrong. The consumer stated her granddaughter were involved in an accident while driving the vehicle, and the air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system ). The dealer informed the contact that the part needed was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact did not experience any failure.
Vehicle was exiting parkway when loss of braking and steering occurred causing vehicle to collide with guardrail nearly head on. Air bags did not deploy. Major damage to front of vehicle as well as rear of vehicle as it swung around and struck the guardrail a second time with the rear of the vehicle before coming to rest across the roadway.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle recall information.
Non of what you've listed above, apply.. I'm upset about how long this process has taken.. I understand that this has been held back since 2007 and gm was aware of their own wrong doing! But I called to set up an appointment locally and they tell me that the parts are still on order.. I cant afford a rental! Now people including myself are operating on fear.. My airbag light blinks off and on from time to time. The key at times want turn in the ignition!! I like this car, but no longer., why doesn't gm offer loaner cars to us all until they fix the issue that they caused... Scared of dyeing in raleigh, nc.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the key would become loose in the ignition. The contact had also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the dealer stated that the part was not going to become available for a minimum of 3-4 weeks. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to a defective part installed in vehicle. *smd the consumer was upset over the recent recall, and cover-up by gm.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and during accident air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated she rear ended. She was hit so hard, the other vehicle's license plate, left an imprint in her bumper. The air bags did not deploy. Shortly after, the power steering would go out. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where a part was replaced. However, the steering issued returned, while driving, the steering wheel started moving back and forth, and she was unable to control it, and consequently, the vehicle flipped over.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated when she arrived at her place of business, she could not turn the ignition off. She was forced to drive to the local dealership for a diagnosis. According to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder and shifter were replaced. The consumer s seeking reimbursement, of in light of the widely publicized recall.
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and air bag malfunction. *smd the consumer stated he was involved in an accident last year and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated he was rear ended and he was hit so hard, that his head hit the steering wheel.
About 2 weeks after giving my son my hhr in october of 2013, he was rear ended with the other driver going over 35 MPH and the air bags did not deploy. I am curious to know why?
2007 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and power steering problems. *smd the consumer stated he had three accidents. The first accident, he hit a light pole and damaged the right side of the vehicle, the second accident, he hit a tree and the third accident, someone backed into him. The consumer stated the air bag did not deploy, in any of the accidents. The consumer felt he lost power steering in the first two accidents. Since december 2010, the steering light would illuminate. Also, the consumer experienced problems with the shifter as the vehicle was difficult to shift when first starting out; it was difficult to shift from park to drive. *jb updated 07/03/14 updated 08/07/14
I was informed by mail that my vehicle was recalled and I was to contact gm to fix the issue but I don't know where to go they have not contacted my back concerning this issue. I do not know what else to do.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact was driving 40 MPH and crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to a hospital for treatment of back injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 70,000.
I am the one owner of this car. Since day one nothing but problems. Air bag lights on dash illuminated, driver and passenger, warning have remained on no matter if your buckled in or not. It is supposed to signal if not buckled in, I have only heard it do this twice in the past seven years. I wear my seatbelt 99.99% of the time but have to tell my husband to put his on, I wish it would beep or do what is supposed to so I wouldn't have to beep. We took to dealer at about 1000 miles and was told " not to worry about it " when seatbelts are engaged the airbag warning signals on dash and center console still will be flashing. Airbag warnings never turn off ! I feel gm should include this in the airbag recall, same parts- we all know.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hh6. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH in snow, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The vehicle then flipped several times. The air bags failed to deploy and both the driver, and a passenger sustained minor injuries to the shoulders from the impact of the seat belt. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired or inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the engine stalled and could not be restarted. The failure was recurring. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure after 24 days and the manufacturer installed a computer board in the vehicle to register any failure codes but to no avail. The failure persisted. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but the vehicle was not serviced per the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000...updated 04-24-14
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder, restart the engine and resume normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure that was listed in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000(air bags , electrical system). The failure mileage was 116,284.
The service airbag light is on all the time as of approximately 30,000 miles, the vehicle has never been in a crash. I have done some research online and it appears I am not the only one with this problem.
I was recently in a front end collission with a chevy hhr lt 2007 where my air bags deployed. Due to the airbags being deployed my seatbelts locked to prevent me from hitting the steering wheel and window. However my passanger seatbelt ( no one was in the passanger seat)locked and due to the pressure of the lock/combustion chamber the plastic cover of the seat belt became projectile in the car and hitting my right arm causing abrasions and burn marks. I now have a perminate scar due to the force of impact from the seatbelt cover.
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