We have classified the 56 complaints from 2006 Chevrolet HHR about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet hhr. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph in the snow, he lost traction and crashed into the median. the contact stated that after he crashed, the engine stopped and the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.
While sitting at a pizza hut drive through window driver side airbag deployed for no reason other than manufacturer defect. *tr
Airbag deployed while sitting in a pizza hut driver for no apparent reason. *tr
Airbag passenger side indicator light malfunctioning constantly ( off-on) while occupied. *tr
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.
Good day. i'll keep this brief. to be clear, i went to the dealer (autonation usa) with the recall issue shortly after it occurred the first time, and a couple of other times after that. i was told that i was too short, fat, and my knee was knocking the key out of the ignition. my key never fell out of the ignition, but the car did shut off, losing control of all electrical systems while at 70+ mph. secondly, i have gone in to the dealer for my transmission as well. the car began to slightly jerk at around 60k miles. i was told they didn't notice anything, however, they never checked the transmission, and i was told they could do nothing. when the matter got really bad, the mileage was over 100k, and out of warranty. i have brought it to their attention that i attempted to clear this up prior, and was told they would have to treat it as a new issue. i'll make it easy. when i have had the ignition issues nearly kill my family and myself on more than 30 occurrences, the dealer fixing a small, inexpensive item, because they have been exposed, does little to quell the anger i have regarding the various other issues i have regarding warranty maintenance they could have completed while under warranty, and instead chose to belittle me and now wish to charge me obscene amounts of money to repair. gm should offer to complete the maintenance at no cost considering i have gone to them prior to the close of the warranty and was ridiculed and further, made to have my family's life in danger 30-40 times so they could save some money. further, i understand it is not legally required for them to do anything, however, doing the right thing goes a long way. i have spoken to gm about the issues a couple of times now only just simply be told they were sorry and i should have the situation diagnosed (needlessly). this is the first i've heard of this website so i'm trying now. thanks. *tr
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
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
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