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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-001 | 01/01/2008 | 10032856 | Chevrolet: air bag readiness light/supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtc) b0057, b0058, b0059, b0064, b0065, b0066 (inspect/repair wiring connector). *pe | 06/02/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| 080941001 | 01/01/2008 | 10024426 | Air bag readiness light/supplemental inflatable restraint (sir) light on, diagnostic trouble code(s) (dtc) b0057, b0058, b0059, b0064, b0065, b0066 (inspect/repair wiring connector). *nj | 04/14/2008 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 39993 | ||
| 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. kmj | |||
| 09/23/2012 | 39993 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph another vehicle crashed into the passenger side of her vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. neither air bag deployed. the passenger sustained neck and back injuries and the driver sustained shoulder injuries. four months prior the vehicle had been in another crash and the air bags did not deploy at that time either. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure and current mileages was 39,993. dt | |||
| 12/08/2009 | 40000 | 1 | |
| 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? *tr | |||
| 11/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| 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. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 32000 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 9200 | ||
| 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. | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 35430 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 08/16/2009 | 15077 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||