Mar-29-2014 06:52 PM
Apr-01-2014 12:26 PM
Apr-01-2014 11:51 AM
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.
Apr-01-2014 08:47 AM
Mar-31-2014 06:20 PM
Mar-31-2014 01:27 PM
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.
Mar-31-2014 01:07 PM
todouble wrote: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!
WOW! Seven recent recalls? I would never own a government motors. Hope they get it all sorted out.
Mar-31-2014 12:20 PM
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
Mar-31-2014 10:32 AM
Mar-31-2014 09:14 AM
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
Mar-31-2014 09:13 AM
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
Mar-31-2014 09:00 AM
rgatijnet1 wrote:Most of the failures seem to be due to a heavy keychain swinging on the ignition key, turning the ignition off.
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
Mar-30-2014 05:45 PM
Mar-30-2014 04:37 PM
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
Mar-30-2014 02:47 PM