Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. After numerous attempts, the key released from the ignition switch. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
2008 Chevrolet HHR airbags complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly malfunction causing the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. After shutting the engine off and back on, the power steering would operate as normal. The contact also indicated that while operating the vehicle, the warning "service air bags" had illuminated. The was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.
Was stopped due to traffic and was rear ended resulting in $8000.00 physical damage to the vehicle. Airbag did not deploy. Dealer wants to charge me to have it tested.
When I had my accident my air bags didn't deplore. I called gm 2 days later and asked the lady if they have deployed and she told me no.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The dealer stated that the repair was already completed in may of 2014 and would not repair the vehicle a second time. The contact indicated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet hhr. The contact received the recall notification related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). 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 VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) had exceeded the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the an order was placed but the parts were not available at this time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was in my 2008 hhr chevy and crashed into a concrete wall the car was totaled. Air bags did not deploy causing a hip fracture and major surgery and ongoing therapy resulting in a hip replacement later on.
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated prior to the recall, he was having trouble starting the vehicle, and the key would not go all the way in the ignition. The consumer it has been two months, since he received the recall notice, and nothing has been done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received recall notifications of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a date when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer on numerous occasions advised her that they have no idea when the parts will be available. The recall repair was not performed in a reasonable amount of time. There were no failures at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 14v04700 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v17100 (electrical system). The contact stated that the parts were unavailable to perform either recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The contact stated that the recall had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. Contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 35 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. The driver lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over, crashing into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver was killed and a passenger was injured and transported to a hospital for treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, another vehicle crashed into her rear and pushed the vehicle forward, causing the contact to crash into the rear of a third vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed however, the driver sustained a concussion, and injuries to the shoulder and neck. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 38,000. Updated 06/24/14 ma updated 07/1/2014
2008 chevrolet hhr. Consumer writes in regards to air bag recall notice. *smd the consumer believed the letter he received was a scam.
Door locks stick. Have been locked in vehicle. Reported to gm they do not feel door locks sticking dangerous. Been in dealer were purchased 7 times for door locks to be fixed. Door locks still sticking. Was forced to sign a complaint letter with gm with lemon law attorney. We feel that vehicle can never be fixed. Still having trouble with door locks. Video of being locked in .was purchased new. We feel we have done our part taking back to dealer to be fixed. They are unable to fix defects. *tr the consumer received a recall letter, regarding defective air bags. However, the parts were not available. Updated 01/09/17.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving 40 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The air bags failed to deploy. A passenger sustained neck and back injuries and the contact sustained shoulder injuries. Four months prior to the crash, the vehicle was involved in another crash in which the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle had not been inspected. The failure and current mileages were 39,993. Updated 11/14/12
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. The contact stated that as she was driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the side passenger curtain air bags deployed. The seat belt was pulled so tight and the driver was injured. The vehicle did not hit anyone nor was it struck. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. There was no diagnosis when the complaint was filed. The gm manufacturer was called and is investigating the failure. The vehicle was only taken into the dealer for routine maintenance prior to the failure. The failure mileage was 35,430.
My wife was driving the car getting off the interstate when she hydroplaned she hit the cement wall at about 35-40mph head on pushed the bumper back about 6-8 in no air bag deployment is this right?
My vehicle was hit broadside squarely on the drivers door. Vehicles traveling about 25-30 MPH. During collision drivers head struck door frame. The side airbags did not deploy. Vehicle has not been repaired yet.
2008 hhr ss faulty brakes from cold start. Excessive frontal brake dust. Serviced at 2000 miles. Serviced again at 17,000 miles needing new brakes.dealership says this is normal condition. My ss model has 2 different front seats which dealership says this is normal .speed control floats,slow to respond..originally froze at 70mph. I did receive a citation for speeding cuz of malfunctioned. L/f /f and r/f tire pressure readings are reversed according to the ip. Very irate 30 year gm employee who paid cash for this mess.
After a side collision my car rolled and landed on the passenger side of the vehicle. My 2008 hhr ls has no side airbags, however it has driver and passenger airbags and these did no deploy even though my car also has substantial frontal damage from the roll.
I was driving a 2008 chevy hhr and was involved in a rollover accident. No airbags deployed and I understand there was a recall by gm of certain 2008 gm hhr models for issues with roof rail airbags. I am wondering why no airbags deployed in my rollover accident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact struck a patch of black ice and the vehicle rolled over 3 or 4 times. She struck the side of her head on the side window and stated that her head became numb. She went to the hospital the same day and the doctor informed her that the injuries were minor; however, she needed to visit her physician. The other passenger also sustained minor injuries. The vehicle sustained major damage to the windows and the front end. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the shop. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current and failure mileages were 9,200.
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