3.1% of complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet HHR came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2007 vehicle — around the middle of the 268 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 7.3 yr in service. The most-reported system is steering (429 complaints), typically at 7.3 yr or about 77,000 miles.
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the affected ignition switches to move out of the run position, turning off the engine and disabling the air bags.
If the ignition switch moves from the run position to accessory, the car would stall and the air bags will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the occupants.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occup
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicle
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
GM IS RECALLING 296,422 MY 2006-2008 CHEVROLET HHR VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, 'OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE DOOR ON THE STORAGE BIN IN THE TOP CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO REMAIN CLOSED AS REQUIRED.
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
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.
THIS STANDARD SPECIFIES PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE HEAD IMPACT PROTECTION FOR OCCUPANTS.
BRAKE FUILD LIGHT CAME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR. CALLED ONSTAR TO RUN A DIANOSIC , THEY SAID THAT IT HAD AN ABS PROBLEM. *JB
AT 9,700 MILES,MY CAR WOULD SHAKE BAD WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, DEALER TURNED THE ROTORS, HELPED FOR AWHILE. AT 24,000 MILES THE SAME THING STARTED, ROTORS WERE TURNED FOR A SECOND TIME. I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED, THE PROBLEM WILL MORE THAN LIKELY HAPPEN AGAIN. THANK YOU. *TR
AT 2000 MILES BRAKES VIBRATING DEALERSHIP TURNS ROTORS AND SANDED BRAKES, SAME THING AND SAME SOLUTION AT 6000 MILES AT 11,000 MILES AND NOW AT 16,700 MILE I AM TAKING IT BACK FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS AGAIN. CHEVY HHR 2007. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET HHR. THE DOOR AJAR ALARM ONLY CHIMES WHEN THE DOORS ARE COMPLETELY OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ALARM WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER AND WOULD BE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ISSUED CASE NUMBER 71-576283710. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,960 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.