GM Recalls Expanded

We just got the recall for our 2007 HHR. Wifeepoo, being ready to flip out....(her car) I told her that at the age of 7, if the thing hasn't blown up yet, it ain't gonna. Availability of parts sometime in the near future. But not NOW.
OK....why is this? Simple. The bean counters have taken over from the car people. There ain't nothin' new under the sun with an ignition lock. Or Key. Computer chips on some, yeah. But the lock? Key? All it is, "what is cheaper". No thought to longivity or stable. Look at so many other recalls. Simply going for the cheap.BTW, FWIW, our HHR has 100,000 miles on it. Still going strong.

rgatijnet1 wrote:

okgc wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
My ignition switch was replaced 18 months ago with a recall on my HHR. It was a situation where the key could not be removed from the switch and in some instances you could not turn OFF the ignition.
Now it appears that the switches will just suddenly go dead.
Maybe somewhere in the middle is the answer to their switch problems. :B

What year is your HHR? I didn't know of another recall.
We bought an early 2006 HHR to tow and bought one of the last 2011s. Our 06 had about 150,000 miles showing before selling it to friends with a motorhome.

Sorry it took so long to reply. I have a 2009 HHR. I had to find the letter that I got from GM. The letter was addressed to me and was from Jim Moloney, General Director, Customer & Relationship Services. It was dated July 2012 and it said that this letter is intended to make me aware that some 2009 model year HHR vehicles may develop a binding condition between the ignition lock cylinder and the housing. If this occurs, it may be difficult to turn the ignition key and/or remove it from the ignition. If the vehicle is running, you may not be able to turn it off.

It further tells me NOT to take the vehicle to the dealer UNLESS I believe my vehicle has the problem. Mine did so I took it in and they installed part number 20869121 Cylinder kit under what they listed as a SPECIAL POLICY. There was no charge. It did say that I had until June 30, 2013 to get it done under this "recall".

I don't believe that this was part of a National recall but rather a somewhat isolated situation where they could identify certain affected vehicles.
I would guess that if anyone was registered with GM and they had a vehicle that was indicated they would have gotten the same letter that I got.

I never got the letter for mine (2010), but they did replace it under warranty when it got stick ON one night last summer. It was a Sunday night, had to drive it to their lot, leave it there overnight, disconnect the battery and remove the ignition fuse to get the engine to turn off.

Thanks for the update.
www.chevyhhr.net is reporting that GM will be R&R the PS motor with an updated unit. PS motor is mounted on the lower part of the steering shaft.

Great news...GM just added 1,300,000 more cars to their recall list. This time for power steering issues.
The latest recall includes the 2004-2006 Pontiac G6, Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo models) and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.
The power steering on my HHR is electric so I guess when it goes away you just lose power assist, which is not that bad to deal with. I've lost the power steering in my Monaco coach when the belt broke and it is a bear to steer but doable. No word yet as to when GM will start actually doing the recall work and I am guessing that the line will be long at the dealerships.

GM still has several more vehicle investigations pending within the NHTSA. One involves 1.77 million full-size SUVs and pickup trucks from 1999-2003 for brake line corrosion that can lead to increased stopping distances. GM and the NHTSA also received more than 1,300 complaints for brake light malfunctions on 2005-2008 Pontiac G6 models, which were not included in last year's recall of just under 10,000 cars in the U.S. None of these investigations have been escalated to a recall either by the NHTSA or GM.

okgc wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
My ignition switch was replaced 18 months ago with a recall on my HHR. It was a situation where the key could not be removed from the switch and in some instances you could not turn OFF the ignition.
Now it appears that the switches will just suddenly go dead.
Maybe somewhere in the middle is the answer to their switch problems. :B

What year is your HHR? I didn't know of another recall.
We bought an early 2006 HHR to tow and bought one of the last 2011s. Our 06 had about 150,000 miles showing before selling it to friends with a motorhome.

Sorry it took so long to reply. I have a 2009 HHR. I had to find the letter that I got from GM. The letter was addressed to me and was from Jim Moloney, General Director, Customer & Relationship Services. It was dated July 2012 and it said that this letter is intended to make me aware that some 2009 model year HHR vehicles may develop a binding condition between the ignition lock cylinder and the housing. If this occurs, it may be difficult to turn the ignition key and/or remove it from the ignition. If the vehicle is running, you may not be able to turn it off.

It further tells me NOT to take the vehicle to the dealer UNLESS I believe my vehicle has the problem. Mine did so I took it in and they installed part number 20869121 Cylinder kit under what they listed as a SPECIAL POLICY. There was no charge. It did say that I had until June 30, 2013 to get it done under this "recall".

I don't believe that this was part of a National recall but rather a somewhat isolated situation where they could identify certain affected vehicles.
I would guess that if anyone was registered with GM and they had a vehicle that was indicated they would have gotten the same letter that I got.

todouble wrote:
WOW! Seven recent recalls? I would never own a government motors. Hope they get it all sorted out.

This air bag issue with GM has been going since 2001. 13 years trying to fix a problem is to long and, I believe there has been 13 deaths since 2001! I'm with you I wouldn't buy one either JMHO!

two-niner wrote:
Wait, there's more.

GM has ordered all sales on the Chevy Cruze to stop immediately. Might be noted the Cruze is GM's best selling model. Wonder what that is all about?

Kerry

GM recalls Chevy Cruze for axle problem only ECOTEC® 1.4L turbo gas engine affected

Wait, there's more.

GM has ordered all sales on the Chevy Cruze to stop immediately. Might be noted the Cruze is GM's best selling model. Wonder what that is all about?

Kerry

Executive wrote:

wa8yxm wrote:

What I really really really want to tow: JEEP. And I really do not care who makes it. I WANT A JEEP!Q

I just KNOW you're DROOLING over the new Jeep RENEGADE....:B:B:B:B....Dennis

What is that garbage? When I saw RENEGADE, I instantly thought of a beloved 92 Wrangler RENEGADE. What the hell is that silly little thing they are coming out with?

rgatijnet1 wrote:
My ignition switch was replaced 18 months ago with a recall on my HHR. It was a situation where the key could not be removed from the switch and in some instances you could not turn OFF the ignition.
Now it appears that the switches will just suddenly go dead.
Maybe somewhere in the middle is the answer to their switch problems. :B

What year is your HHR? I didn't know of another recall.
We bought an early 2006 HHR to tow and bought one of the last 2011s. Our 06 had about 150,000 miles showing before selling it to friends with a motorhome.