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Vehicle recall 08V046000 · January 30, 2008

2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR

GM is recalling 181,516 my 2006-2008 Chevrolet hhr vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
GM is recalling 181,516 my 2006-2008 Chevrolet hhr vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail air bags for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact.' in tests, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirement.
Consequence
This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will install an energy-absorbing plastic piece to the headliner trim. The recall began on April 2, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Notes
GM recall no. 08016.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
08V046000
Reported to NHTSA
January 30, 2008
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Manufacturer campaign
08016
Owner notification
April 2, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected
181,516
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components
Air bags
Recall 08V046000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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