Ignition Switch problems of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously serviced for NHTSA campaign number: 14v632000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,985.

Turn ignition switch off while car out of gear causing it to roll freely.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) was performed; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The vehicle stalled several times. In addition, when the gear was shifted into park, the ignition switch failed to turn to the off position and the key did not release from the ignition switch. The battery was disconnected to be able to shut the engine off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact turned the ignition off and when exiting the vehicle a chime sounded until the vehicle was restarted and turned off for the second time. The failure recurred whenever the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. In 2014, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Js.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The vehicle jerked whenever the contact shifted gears. The failure occurred whether the vehicle were in drive, neutral, or reverse. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact adhered to the recall; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 181,732.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the dealer failed to replace the ignition switch as stated on the recall notification. The contact mentioned that only the keys were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving approximately 7 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond as the vehicle jerked forward and stalled with out warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,350. Ss.

When local dealer put in the recall ignition switch the blinker switch works off + on and electrical system acting weird plus the switch is not working as it should example you can take key out of ignition switch as the is on + driving! also gm customers services said the installation was a one time deal! I saw that this was a lifetime item to be fixed? so bottom iine car switch didn't have that problems before they installed the recalled switch. So what options do I have since it's their faulty part causing numerous electrical problems didn't have beforehand!.

To whom it may concern, the key got stuck in the ignition in April (with no other problems) drained the battery and was picked up and taken to smicklas Chevrolet dealership in okc, and remained there on the lot until we picked up on 8/8/14 was told we needed a new battery they could do for around $200 but it was not payday yet and we asked for a jump when we got there. I feel with it sitting there so long maybe they should have try to charge the battery at the very least. We got a few miles down the expressway and had to pull over so we didn't get in a wreck or cause one due to a ton of smoke coming out the vents and a terrible electrical smell like it was on fire! turned off the a/c and pulled over to check under the hood to make sure there wasn't a fire, not one we could see but it sure smelled like it!! called ray at smicklas right there on the side of the road, only to be told it sounded like the blower motor on the air conditioner and that happens sometimes when cars sit for that long. Feeling helpless, we finally get home to check things out and find the passenger floor board full of water, unable to set the time on the radio and some buttons won't work or the cd player and the new remote start will not work. We get it to our mechanic that replaces the battery and told us that the old one was very hot!! and that the blower motor was not the problem, it didn't even have power to it, it was an electrical problem to do with the ignition switch that there was a recall on. . . . I laughed and told him we just had that done! he said that they may have wired something wrong, or the switch was bad. And to the end the day, when stopping for dinner on the way home the key stuck in the new ignition switch and I had to shift from park and drive a couple times to get the key out. What do I need to do to get this resolved??? thank you for your time,.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall issues. The consumer stated the vehicle sometimes shut off, when a bump was hit in the road. That was about 3-4 years ago. The consumer was informed the parts were not available, to remedy the recall.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the recall repair would not have caused the type of failure the contact was experiencing. The vehicle was not repaired again and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 73,189. Updated 08/19/lj.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 14e021000 (ignition switch). The dealer was unable to provide the part needed to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. There were no failures.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and power steering and other vehicle problems. The consumer stated two days after getting the vehicle back from the dealer, the vehicle had to be flat-bedded back to the dealer, because it wouldn't start. It was determined the ignition switch needed to be replaced. Also, the right passenger outside mirror fell off, the right passenger wiper arm broke, the rotors were replaced twice in two years, and the rear shocks were replaced.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to waiting for parts to complete ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated she has been waiting over a month.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer would like to know, if he can take the vehicle, to a particular dealer.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled intermittently several times. The lights illuminated on the instrument panel for various sensors. The contact was able to restart the vehicle in some instances and also had to tow the vehicle more than once due to the intermittent failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle went over the train tracks and the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system), 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact was continuing to experience the intermittent failure with the ignition switch, instrument panel sensors and the gages intermittently did not work. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

I had the ignition changes as of a recall. The electrical started to act up after that, the cruse control will kick off, the doors will lock and unlock, the alarm will go off even if you unlock it with the key, the remote control stopped working, the radio stopped working & then started again, and the drivers door will show locked, but doesn't. This seems to all be controlled by the ignition switch. Its to the point I am afraid to drive it because it may leave me stranded or stop working in traffic. But the company says that it has nothing to do with the ignition.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch replacement recall issues. The consumer was informed the parts were not available to perform the recall. The consumer received the recall notice in may 2014. The consumer stated the recall was performed. However, from time-to time, the key gets stuck in the ignition. The consumer received another recall notice, regarding an issue with the transmission shifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the lock position after the vehicle has been shifted into park. Also, the check engine light illuminated. Updated 03/11/15.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and lock cylinder issues. The consumer was informed the parts were not available, to rectify the recall.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice . The consumer stated the engine shut off, at least 10 times while driving on the expressway. The dealer was unable to find a problem.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated the steering wheel and front end were shaking, and there was a noise coming from the vehicle. The technician found a worn out bearing, the steering shaft had an internal failure and the sway bar links were worn. The steering column, intermediate shaft and sway bar links were replaced. Also, it was difficult to shift out of park at times. It was determined a liquid had been spilled in the shifter. Also, the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition.

2006 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and reimbursement request form. The consumer stated she and her husband were involved in an accident, in which another motorist hit them and totaled the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the key seized in the ignition and the vehicle failed to shift to park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition switch cylinder was replaced along with the battery. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 132,441.

After abiding by the recall to change the ignition switch, the car starts freaking out randomly. The dash lights start going on and off. Loose power steering, power brakes and the car just stops. You can be going 70 miles an hour down the highway and the car just gives out. The dealership refuses to fix it unless I am willing to pay all the fees. I had a second dealership replace some fuses but after 2 days it started doing it again. After the first episodes, I called and opened a ticket with Chevrolet, but because the dealership I used didn't want to mess with the car any more they were not very helpful. Now I am driving a death trap because I can't afford a new car and I won't let my children drive or be in the car.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the ignition failed and the key could not be release from the ignition switch. The contact had to move gear shifter lever several times in order to shut the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure was located at the gear shifter and the dealer replaced the gear shifter system. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 38,402.

Pulled into garage, placed shifter in park, ignition key would not rotate to last detent position and key could not be removed, leaving some electrical items on. Shifter button was depressed and would not unlock but shift could be put in any gear. I searched internet for problem and learned how to remove cover under ignition switch and manipulate a button inside the column to allow key to be released. Car can be started again but to shut off and remove key, same process required. A big problem I have found on internet from other owners is that instead of paying the outrageous cost to fix, many drivers are doing the above, which is a dangerous situation because the shift lever can easily, accidentally be shifted into another gear while in motion ! this problem is caused be a metal pin, mounted in an inferior plastic piece, which breaks or otherwise allows the metal pin to fall out of position. This is reported in all year models, at all mileages. My car is a 2006 with 11000 miles- 7 years old, and obviously hardly used, let alone abused, and of course, out of warranty ! gm has upgraded the replacement part with a shroud of metal reinforcing the plastic, and has repaired and replaced under warranty on models from 2009 to date. This is obviously a design defect, and also a safety issue. Gm needs to recall all models with this defect ! they are not offering any solution for a repair that many owners have paid up to $600 of their own money, and I for one am going to fight this in all ways possible. Govt, media, bbb,social media, etc ! review the internet by searching " chevy Hhr ignition key stuck" . This also affects chevy cobalt and pontiac g5.

Ignition switch will not turn to full off position and key cannot be removed. First occurrence, after shifting from park to drive and back and restarting car the switch turned to full off position and key could be removed. Second occurrence -switch would not disengage, could not remove keys. I removed the small cover from the bottom of the steering wheel to gain access to the internal switch assembly. I used my finger to push the mechanism inside the steering wheel so the key could be turned off and removed from the ignition.

The car has stalled as a result of the key moving from the run to the accessory position when driving over a large bump. No damage occurred from the bump, but the ignition is loose enough that the key moved and the car stalled.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was advised that the ignition switch and gear box needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 4,000 and the current mileage was 40,000.

Key locks in the ignition and will not release, it took repeated attemps at first of cycling the key off and on to get it to release after a week or two the proplem became worse to the point of the the shifter had to be cycled from park to low and back several times before the key would lock and release from the steering collum, after a few days this didn't work,the problem then was mentioned to the dealer and they said it was "common" with this modey of Hhr. Had I not been a mechanic the vehicle would be stuck were ever the problem occured, I temperally fixed the problem by going under the steering collum and pulling a cover off about a inch down from the steering wheel and pushing the rod to the left about a quarter of an inch to get the key to lock and release the key where the vehicle can be driven and locked to prevent theft.