Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
PI-0117A10/01/201110042287Chevrolet: bulletin is inregards to information concerning the instrument panel cluster (ipc), where the sir/airbag indicator/light would be on. *pe12/05/2011
PIE-0041A03/01/201010034427Chevrolet: engineering information-sir/airbag indicator/light on, dtcs set. this concern only involves the sir/airbag indicator (shown below. do not proceed with this bulletin if only the passenger airbag indicator is on. engineering is11/15/2010
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
08-09-41-007G04/27/201210043830Passenger presence system (pps) may command passenger airbag indicator and seat belt reminder on when electronic devices (computers, mp3 players, cell phones, diagnostic scan tool, etc.) are placed on front passenger seat, dtcs 5045 or b04/27/2012
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Ready06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D02/01/201110038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm06/14/2011
08-09-41-007D05/01/2011SB-08-09-41-007E10038262Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. the electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11. *pe06/14/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
03/07/201369498
 On 3/7/13 my service air bag light came on the next day my door handle broke off and i called gm and they stated they had been no recalls for these problems. after looking online i saw that people were having all kinds of problems with these issues and they are both big saftey issues. i feel like gm is not wanting to take care of these issues. the air bag could deloy at at any time and the if i was in a wreck or auto was on fire i'd have no way of getting out the vehicle with the door handle broke off. they just told me it was up to me or i'd have to wait until they was enough complaints. that doesn't seem right now i'm having to leave the car sitting cause of these saftey issues since i'm on a limited income and gm should be responsible for these safety issues. thank you very much
12/27/201255000
 Air bag warning light constantly coming on, had it fixed in october 2012, after arguing with the dealer that it should be covered under the warranty. 2 months later the light is back on. ## vin failed ##
08/15/201240000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the air bag light had illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
08/15/201240000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed that the air bag light had illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. rvk
08/15/201240000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. while parked the contact noticed the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. da
05/14/2012400001
 Air bag connector went bad when the car was 2 yrs old. some unknown electrical problem has caused a 5 yr battery to be dead after 2 yrs of normal usage. dealer says air bag connector is not covered under warranty and that the battery is dead. *tr
05/14/201240000
 Air bag connector went bad when the car was 2 yrs old. some unknown electrical problem has caused a 5 yr battery to be dead after 2 yrs of normal usage. dealer says air bag connector is not covered under warranty and that the battery is dead.
03/31/2011360201
 After starting the vehicle one morning last year the airbag light come on after going to the dealer he says the harness under the seat was loose and unplugged it and repluged it and also cleared the computer,,, well after 6 months later the light is on again,,,this time it cost me $218 for a new harness = $18 for the harness and $200 for labor $200 for labor ??? or i wouldn't get my inspection sticker for my car after loads of complaints i have read on the hhr network and the fact that the airbag will not work when this light is on,,,why is there not a recall on these bad harnesses. *tr
03/31/201136020
 After starting the vehicle one morning last year the airbag light come on after going to the dealer he says the harness under the seat was loose and unpluged it and repluged it and also cleared the computer,,, well after 6 months later the light is on again,,,this time it cost me $218 for a new harness = $18 for the harness and $200 for labor $200 for labor ??? or i wouldnt get my inspection sticker for my car after loads of complants i have read on the hhr network and the fact that the airbag will not work when this light is on,,,why is there not a recall on these bad harnesses
06/05/201246200
 While driving or parked i see the service air bag light come on. it has been going on and off. i haven't read where anyone else has been having this issue yet. but i have had the ignition stuck on the on position. i had to unplug the battery until the next morning. when i could go to the dealership. they fixed the car it was still under warranty at the time of incident. but now i am getting this service air bag light, when it does come on i can't see the mileage nor the temperature gauge. i want to know can this be fixed?
11/16/201118000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. while the contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle decelerated to 40 mph without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the failure. the technician was unable to duplicate the problem but the vehicle was not repaired. on a separate occasion, the air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle was involved in a crash. the vehicle was destroyed. the front seat driver sustained minor injuries to the right hand. in addition, the front seat passenger and and rear seat passenger both suffered minor head injuries. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj
11/16/201118000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr. while the contact was driving approximately 70 mph, the engine power reduced to 40 mph without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer twice for the similar failure. the technician was unable to duplicate the problem. also, on a separate occasion the air bags failed to deploy when involved in a crash. the vehicle was destroyed. the front seat driver sustained minor injury to the right hand. in addition, the front seat passenger and and rear seat passenger both suffered minor head injuries. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 18,000. the vin was unavailable. js
11/12/201142000
 Power steering went out at 42000 purchased vehicle at 38500 miles. vehicle is all electric power steering
12/26/201034500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet hhr ls. while driving approximately 40-45 mph another vehicle crashed into the side and front of his vehicle. the contact stated his friend was driving his vehicle at the time and he was not in the vehicle. the contact stated there was damage to the front and drivers side of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a body shop. he stated because of the crash the vehicle computer system shut down and the body shop was unable to remove the key from the ignition. a police report was filed. he stated no air bags deployed. one passenger had injures to the neck, shoulder and chest. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 34,500. vwb