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The contact's son owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the front driver's door latch inadvertently detached without warning. The vehicle was taken to ramey automotive, Inc. At (276) 964-2511 (2750 clinch St, richlands, va 24641), but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. When the contact attempted to exit the vehicle from the front passenger side, the door handle inadvertently detached as well as the rear passenger side door handle. The same dealer was contacted again, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
Two of the inside door handles have snapped off and had to be replaced. This is a safety hazard. A minor fender bender could jam the doors and the handles be too weak to open the door mechanisms. If a fire, occupants would perish. Recall in order for all vehicles with plastic inside door handles. Updated 09/11/2017
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver's side door would not lock. The dealer diagnosed that the latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the rear passenger door would not lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver side interior door latch failed. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side interior door handles fractured. The contact mentioned that the doors could only be opened by using the exterior handles. The dealer stated that the door handles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
- Corpus Christi , TX, USA
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the interior front driver side door handle became fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and replaced the door handle. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger interior door handles broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician diagnosed the door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000. The current mileage was 70,000. Updated 8/11/14 updated 08/22/2014
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver's side interior door handle fractured and separated from the door frame as the contact opened the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the door handle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000..... updated 10-17-13
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that the driver's side interior door handle became fractured. The contact mentioned that in order to open the door, he had to open window and use the exterior handle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 34,000. Updated 09/18/13 the consumer stated the door handle broke off in his hand. The door handle was replaced, by the dealer.
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- Raven, VA, USA