Ignition Switch problems of the 2007 Chevrolet HHR

Please consider this communication as a formal complaint against general motors. My name is john abbott. I own a Chevrolet Hhr. I want to relay to you my current frustrations with general motors. I have been trying to get my Hhr fixed since last December. Apparently, general motors has not been paying it's dealers adequately to make these repairs. I did not understand that this defect within my Hhr could result in my possible death. I live in ketchikan alaska. Vehicles have to be transported by barge or by ferry to the only gm dealership which is mendenhall auto center located in juneau alaska. . And, there would be no reason whatsoever why anyone in their right mind would ship their car to juneau for a simple $100 repair and lose the utility of their car. My car is a 2007 Hhr. The VIN number of the car is 3gcda15d87s639438. The recall calls for an ignition switch replacement - number n140063 and replace ignition lock cylinder and ignition key number n140113. Parties: john peters, owner of the auto works, ketchikan alaska, phone number area code 907-225-5632. Don roguska, service manager, mendenhall auto center, juneau alaska, phone number area code 800 478-1386. Car owner: john abbott, 1016 north point higgins road, ketchikan alaska 99901 � 9433 phone number area code 907-225-9495. Action requested to be initiated by the national highway safety administration is the following: call the parties referenced in this letter to validate information I have given you. Next, use your enforcement tools to convince general motors that it is in their best interest to get my car repaired as soon as possible. My safety should not be held hostage over a monetary renumeration matter. Gm must resolve their disputes with their dealerships in a fair an equitable maner and honor their safety commitments and decree order. Yours truly, john abbott.

My husband was injured in an accident on 9-29-2015. What happened was my husband was stopped on the interstate and a truck slammed into my husband. He said his car turned off as soon as the first impact, airbags did not deploy. There was a second impact from the same truck, which was on my husbands passenger side. The car is completely totaled. My husband was lucky to walk away from this accident. The Hhr was recalled for the ignition switch last year and we had the new part installed 2/2015 when the dealership received the parts. We have two issues electrical, why did his car turn off when it was hit from the rear? did the impact knock the ignition switch out of place? also why didn't the airbags deploy? now I know if the car is off the airbags are off but why did the car go from on to completely off unless it was a faulty new part that we received in our car.

In June of 2014 my cars ignition turned off as a result I almost impacted with another vehicle. Also after this my temp guage no longer worked. Took it to bill holt Chevrolet where they replaced my ignition switch after I got it back my drivers door will not lock or unlock consistently not even with the key, my service airbag and power steering lights keep coming on, and now radio and instrument panel lights go off. I have to stop turn the car off and restart they might come back on and they might not. I am reluctant to take the car back to bill holt Chevrolet as they kept the car for 3 and a half months to repair the ignition. Also I can get no satisfaction out of them when I picked up the car the last time my temp gauage still wasnt working they said it had nothing to do with the recall. I am reluctant to drive for any distance as the power steering fails often. I have contacted gm on several occasions and can get no satisfaction from them either. Are they not goverened by an agency that makes sure these repairs are done and done correctly. Please email me who I need to contact to get these issues resolved. Carterbrenda53@yahoo. Com.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to lock whenever the key was removed from the ignition switch. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had recently been repaired under recall NHTSA campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who indicated that the vehicle was working up to specifications and explained to the contact that what was perceived as the failure was actually a new safety feature. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 124,636.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (aftermarket replacement ignition switches). The contact received the recall repair and the failure recurred. The authorized dealer provided a new key and the contact attempted to park the vehicle and was not able to remove the key from the ignition. The authorized dealer diagnosed that the automatic transmission control shifter was binding and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that there was no problem with the ignition before the recall and the contact was informed that this repair was required after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

The recall I have had so far was with the ignition switch and that took the dealership over one month to repair. After my car was repaired and apparently rekeyed I am locked out of my car, the key will not unlock my car door. I called the gm roadside assistance, with hopes of assistance. They inform me they will be a $59. 95 fee to unlock my car and they accept all major credit cards. I explained to them this was not my error it as a result of the ignition recall they stood firm of their fee and suggested I call the local authorities. When I contacted gm about the recall I had shared with them I was having power steering issues. While I am driving my car my power steering goes out and it becomes hard to steer as well the is a display on the dashboard "power steering". On several occasions on the street, freeway and while turning into a parking space. I then became aware of a recall on Hhr power steering, however they say it not with my vehicle. Later I read an article stating that jeff boyer was offering a lifetime warranty on the vehicles that have not been recalled. Gm also said 309,160 non-turbocharged Chevrolet Hhrs from the 2006-2008 model years model year that are not subject to these recalls will be given lifetime warranties for replacement of the electronic power steering motor. So then when I call the 800 number to find out how I may have this power steering issue addressed with my district advisor he shares with me there has been no statement made that he is aware of I feel unsafe driving in this vehicle and with the round around and non assistance I am getting from gm I am not sure I ever will. Best regards, burgett mcbride.

Vehicle was sitting while running my husbands knee bumped the key fob and the ignition switched to off. I checked and found there is very little resistance to the key turning off.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and air bag malfunction. The consumer stated he was involved in an accident last year and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated he was rear ended and he was hit so hard, that his head hit the steering wheel.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to power steering, ignition switch and door handle problems. The consumer also stated, she experienced brake problems and the windows were leaking, also there were electrical and fuse problems. The door handles snapped off in the consumers hands.

I replace the ignition switch on a private mechanic. I would like to sent the receipt so I can get reimburse.

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and during accident air bag malfunction. The consumer stated she rear ended. She was hit so hard, the other vehicle's license plate, left an imprint in her bumper. The air bags did not deploy. Shortly after, the power steering would go out. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where a part was replaced. However, the steering issued returned, while driving, the steering wheel started moving back and forth, and she was unable to control it, and consequently, the vehicle flipped over.

We took our 2007 Chevrolet Hhr into the dealership as the recall noticed prescribed. My wife waited 1 1/2 hours for the repair. The dealer ship personnel returned asking my wife for the, quote: "old keys because they will no longer work after the repair" then handing her a new set of keys after surrendering the old keys. When my wife returned home the ignition switch still did not work as the switch tumbler would not release the key in the park position as before the "faulty ignition switch had been replaced". I still had one of the original ignition keys , as told by the dealership "it wouldn't work". . . I placed the old key in the ignition switch and it started the car. It would not release the old key as before the "r&r". All we received imo was a new set of keys & false hope that the general motors defects had been resolved. The Hhr still has the same defects as it did before taking it to the dealership. (smoke & mirrors no resolve).

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch problems. The consumer stated when she arrived at her place of business, she could not turn the ignition off. She was forced to drive to the local dealership for a diagnosis. According to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder and shifter were replaced. The consumer s seeking reimbursement, of in light of the widely publicized recall.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed and prevented the key from being released from the ignition. The dealer replaced the gear shifter. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,728. The current mileage was 58,043. Updated 04/29/lj.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated that the steering wheel would become difficult to turn and the key would become lodged in the ignition. The dealer repaired the failure by replacing the ignition switch and the power steering pump. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 138,000.

In Aug of 2010 I replaced the ignition switch cylinder. The key was stuck in the ignition and I could not remove it without replacing . In Jan 2012 power steering went out and key in ignition again I took to gm dealer on a recall notice, but apparently not my VIN so I had to pay $320. 00 out of pocket to fix. 4-2014 my power steering has been out multiple times usually can repair by replacing the fuse. But this time I have been driving for 4 months without power steering and replacing fuse does not fix. Waiting on parts for recall but none available yet. Also my inside passenger door handle broke 1 yr ago and cannot open door from the inside . I have know that this has happened in at least 4 other Hhr owners cars also .

2007 Chevrolet Hhr. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and power steering problems. The consumer stated he had 3 accidents. The first accident, he hit a light pole and damaged the right side of the vehicle, the second accident, he hit a tree and the third accident, someone backed into him. The consumer stated the air bag did not deploy, in any of the accidents. The consumer felt he lost power steering in the first 2 accidents. Since December 2010, the steering light would illuminate. Also, the consumer experienced problems with the shifter as the vehicle as difficult to shift when first starting out; it was difficult to shift from park to drive.