Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet HHR. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR based on all problems reported for the 2006 HHR.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact noticed that the air bag sensor light malfunctioned causing the light to illuminate without a passenger in the seat. When a passenger was in the seat, the light would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised the contact that there was no failure. The manufacturer advised the contact that since the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, they would not be able to provide any assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 05/25/11.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2005

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.


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