Vehicle recall 08V444000 · September 3, 2008
2006-2008 Chevrolet HHR
GM is recalling 296,422 my 2006-2008 Chevrolet hhr vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- GM is recalling 296,422 my 2006-2008 Chevrolet hhr vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, 'occupant protection in interior impact." the door on the storage bin in the top center of the instrument panel failed to remain closed as required.
- Consequence
- This standard specifies performance requirements to provide head impact protection for occupants.
- Remedy
- A redesigned latch will be made available. The recall began on December 23, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
- Notes
- GM recall no. 08157.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
- 08V444000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 3, 2008
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08157
- Owner notification
- December 23, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 296,422
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet HHR (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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