Is the 2011 CHEVROLET HHR safe to drive?

The 2011 CHEVROLET HHR has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 14E021000

Moderate Plain English 2014-04-30

What This Recall Means

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

What Happened

The ignition switch in your vehicle is the part that turns the engine on and off. In some cases, the switch can be knocked out of position by a heavy key ring, rough road, or other impact, causing the engine to shut off.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, your car will stall, and in a crash, the airbags won't deploy, which could lead to serious injury to you or your passengers.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your GM dealer will replace the faulty ignition switch with a new one, free of charge, as part of a national recall. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.

Affected Vehicles

2011 CHEVROLET HHR

2010 CHEVROLET Cobalt

2010 CHEVROLET HHR

2009 CHEVROLET Cobalt

2009 CHEVROLET HHR

2008 CHEVROLET Cobalt

2008 CHEVROLET HHR

2007 CHEVROLET Cobalt

2007 CHEVROLET HHR

2006 CHEVROLET Cobalt

2006 CHEVROLET HHR

2005 CHEVROLET Cobalt

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14E021000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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