Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| AIR BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V046000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 181516 | 04/02/2008 | OVSC | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/30/2008 | 01/31/2008 | 571 | 201 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Gm is recalling 181,516 my 2006-2008 chevrolet hhr vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' in tests, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirement. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. the recall began on april 2, 2008. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com . | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 08016.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V417000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/2005 to 07/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 794 | 11/06/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/31/2006 | 11/01/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. in either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. the recall began on november 6, 2006. owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06102.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TB-080941006B | 04/01/2009 | 10030104 | General motors: the sir light is illuminated. dtc b0081 passenger presence system (pps) code stored (inspect pps system connectors). *pe | 08/03/2009 | |
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 3799A | 10019210 | Sir light on/service air bag warning message with diagnostic trouble code b0081. *ak | 02/21/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated. the warning light would illuminate whether a passenger was occupying the seat or not. on a separate occasion while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist failed. the contact merged to the shoulder, powered off the vehicle and restarted. the vehicle was not taken to be inspected for the power steering assist failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v046000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 75000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. while driving at approximately 40 mph the contact stated the passenger air bag light illuminated. the passenger air bag light would illuminate weather a passenger is or not seated. also months later the contact stated while driving at approximately 60 mph the power steering shut off. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road powered off and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to be tested for a diagnostic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v046000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. dr | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact was exciting the vehicle when the interior driver's side door handle detached. the contact also stated that on a separate occasion while driving 40 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. in addition, the front end of the vehicle would shake abnormally when the brakes were depressed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that inside door assembly failed and needed to be replaced along with both side front rotors. the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed to the contact that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v046000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 89,000. kmj | |||
| 03/01/2007 | 46000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact was exciting the vehicle with the driver side interior door handle detached. the contact also stated on a separate occasion while driving driving 40mph the air bag warning lights illuminated and while the brakes were depressed the front end started to shake. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic.the mechanic confirmed inside door assembly failed and needed to be replaced along with both side front rotors. the manufacturer was contacted and the confirmed vin did not qualify for recall under nhtsa campaign id number : 08v046000 (air bags). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 89,000. rds | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brakes was depressed and the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. the failure caused the driver to crash into another vehicle from the rear. the contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the driver was injured. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and deemed as destroyed. the police stated that the air bags should have deployed and the insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle. the failure and the current mileage was 106,000. | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the brakes was depressed and the pedal went to the floorboard abnormally. the failure caused the driver to crash into another vehicle from the rear. the contact stated that the air bags did not deploy and the driver was injured. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and deemed as destroyed. the police stated that the air bags should have deployed and the insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle. the failure and the current mileage was 106,000. kmj | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 106000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated the brakes failed on the vehicle. the driver was going 35 mph when the brake was pressed and the pedal went to the floor. the failure caused the driver to hit another vehicle in the rear. the contact stated the air bags did not deploy on the vehicle and this caused the driver to be injured. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the vehicle was determined to be destroyed. the police stated the air bags should have deployed and the insurance company planned to inspect the vehicle. the failure mileage and current mileage was 106,000.rl | |||
| 10/25/2010 | 54000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. whenever the contact drives the vehicle at any speed the contact noticed that the airbag light had apppeared on the dashboard. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. the current and fauklure mileages were 54000. bml | |||
| 02/18/2010 | 11000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while decreasing speed to approximately 40 mph in a construction zone, another vehicle rear ended his vehicle. the driver side seat collapsed backward after the impact and none of the air bags deployed. his vehicle also ricocheted into a heavy truck as a result of the crash. there were no injuries. the contact had not spoken with the dealer or the manufacturer to-date. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 11,000. | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 71971 | 1 | |
| 2006 chevy hhr lt i was involved in a front impact and roll over vehicle accident on october 17th, 2009 at which time my air bags, both passenger and drivers side, failed to deploy. as a result, both myself and my passenger were injured. i have filed a formal complaint with gm and am awaiting their response. i am submitting this complaint to make others aware of this issue. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2007 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Airbag deployed while sitting in a pizza hut driver for no apparent reason. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2008 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v046000 (air bags). he scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. upon arrival at the dealer, he waited two hours to be greeted by a representative, who stated that the parts were unavailable. the contact was not given a date as to when the parts would arrive and was not offered an additional date to have the vehicle repaired. he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 12,633. | |||
| 08/21/2007 | 27 | 1 | 12/31/2006 |
| While sitting at a pizza hut drive through window driver side airbag deployed for no reason other than manufacturer defect. *tr | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 0 | 12/12/2006 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. while purchasing the vehicle, the contact asked the dealer if the vehicle had front and side air bags. the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was equipped with both front and side air bags. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v046000 (air bags) and he called the dealer to inquire about the nature of the notice. the contact discovered that the vehicle does not have side impact air bags. he called the manufacturer and they advised him to call the dealer. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer wish to provide further information regarding the notice. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 31,200. | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 0 | 12/12/2006 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 08v046000 (air bags). the dealer stated that they did not know when the parts would be available to repair the vehicle. the contact is concerned about the remedy. the dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. he is concerned that they are changing the design of the vehicle to a substandard feature that may be unsafe in a crash. due to the contact's height, his head would be located closer to the plastic piece. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 10/17/2005 | 60 | 1 | 10/10/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle was broadsided by another vehicle and spun 360 degrees. none of the air bags deployed upon impact. the driver suffered chest and head injuries, and was taken to the hospital. a police report was taken, and the vehicle was deemed a total loss. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer following the crash. updated 10/31/2006 - *nm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Tl*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. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact noticed that the air bag censor light malfunctioned causing the light to illuminate without a passenger seated in the passenger 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, then they would not be able to provide any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 35,000. | |||
| 04/18/2008 | 1 | ||
| Received safety recall notice in mail 04-05-08. tried to call saturday to dealer and couldn't get through. talked don in the service dept at londoff chevrolet. per don 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 todd 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? *tr | |||
| 05/21/2007 | 50 | 02/24/2007 | |
| Airbag passenger side indicator light malfunctioning constantly ( off-on) while occupied. *tr | |||
| 06/27/2006 | 1100 | 1 | 05/17/2006 |
| Dt*: 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.*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 3045 | 1 | 08/10/2005 |
| Body module failed during ignition off condition. air bags remained powered, draining the battery. air bags could deploy during ignition off position causing a safety hazard to front seat passengers loading or unloading. *nm | |||