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fido727
looks cool but it lacks...
January 03, 2019
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I've owned this car from August of 2013 to January 2019(now). I became the second owner of her at 81,000 km.
For the first three years(2013,2014, and 2015), she had been running healthy. But she has not been healthy enough during the recent three-year-span. She has got the notorius front brake jobs done twice at 115,654 km in 2016 and at 125,133 km in 2017 because of warped rotors and uneven premature brake failure.
Last year, she has got the whole rusted fuel line and the both front lower arms changed.
In addition, she has been struggling with her weak auto transmission system especially during the harsh Canadian winter seasons.
I do not know whether this is common problem of HHRs or not. But this 2.2L Chevy banger is not reliable in the long run.
Comfort
8
Performance
6
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
4
Reliability
4
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2014-126
Recall date
2014-04-10
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14113
Units Affected:
367,972
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position (automatic transmission) or not in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged (manual transmission), and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and/or ignition key.
Recall number
2014-104
Recall date
2014-04-01
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14118
Units Affected:
157,423
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2010447 and 2012331. Vehicles having already been repaired under the previous campaigns do not require re-inspection.
Recall number
2014-101
Recall date
2014-03-31
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14092
Units Affected:
132,243
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
A safety defect may exist in ignition switches sold as service replacement parts. The defect could allow the ignition switch to unintentionally move from the “run” position to the “accessory” or “off” position with a corresponding reduction or loss of power. This risk may be increased if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off road or experiences some other jarring event. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the potential for occupant injury in certain kinds of crashes. General Motors Canada will notify owners of all vehicles not affected by recalls 2014038 (GM number 13454) and 2014060 (GM number 14063) that could potentially have had the affected ignition switches installed during service or repair work. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair if required. Note: Until the inspection is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
Recall number
2014-060
Recall date
2014-02-26
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14063
Units Affected:
82,514
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight and the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition switch. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014-038.
Recall number
2010-447
Recall date
2010-12-16
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
10413
Units Affected:
86,345
Notification Type:
Superseded
Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving. If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver. Typically, at the next ignition cycle, power assist is regained and the Driver Information Centre message will be off. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Vehicles will receive a special extended warranty coverage of 10 years/240,000 km from first registration. Under this special coverage program, vehicles which experience this condition will have the electric power steering motor replaced.
Recall number
2009-076
Recall date
2009-03-11
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
09041 09077
Units Affected:
31,458
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable adjustment clip may not be fully engaged. Should this occur, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmission gear may not match. As such, the driver could move the shifter to PARK and remove the ignition key, but the transmission gear may not actually be in the PARK position. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the shift cable.
Recall number
2008-322
Recall date
2008-09-04
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08157
Units Affected:
15,003
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the door on the storage bin in the top centre of instrument panel may not remain closed during an impact and could result in personal injuries. Correction: Owners will received a latch reinforcement kit and installation instructions.
Recall number
2008-214
Recall date
2008-06-18
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
08121
Units Affected:
14,465
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 115 - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Specifically, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) digit - position 4 in the VIN - should have had the letter "C" (for vehicles with a GVWR 4,001 - 5,000 lb), but instead contains the letter "D" (GVWR 5,001 - 6,000 lb). Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
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