Cobalts are. With all the ignition/key problems on our HHRs, it's hard to why they aren't included.

Jim

 

Not a recall. HHRs are included in a "special extended warranty" for the problem. You should have gotten a letter about 18 months ago.

Details are posted somewhere on the forum, repeatedly.

"12089

Special Coverage

MODELS: 2007-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR
2007-2008 Pontiac G5

CONDITION
On some 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5, and 2008-2009 Chevrolet HHR vehicles may develop a binding condition between the ignition lock cylinder and the housing. If this occurs, it may be difficult to turn the ignition key and/or remove it from the ignition. If the vehicle is running, the driver may not be able to turn the vehicle off.

SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT
This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 10 years or 120,000 miles (193,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership. Dealers are to replace the ignition lock cylinder. The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. For vehicles covered by Vehicle Service Contracts, all eligible claims with repair orders on or after April 19, 2012 are covered by this special coverage and must be submitted using the labor operation codes provided with this bulletin. Claims with repair orders prior to April 19, 2012 must be submitted to the Service Contract provider."

 

My '06 had that fixed under warranty. (That was the only warranty issue I had with my HHR) But I didn't have a "heavy" key chain that is causing the current recall issue.

 

Donbrew. I believe Jaymz is talking about the 780,000 car GM recall that just came out today.
Yes, it is an actual recall regarding the ignition key switch.
This is the article I read.
http://autos.aol.com/article/general...6pLid%3D442656

 

Here's a more detailed article from The Detriot News....

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...-fatal-crashes

It is important to remember that although HHR's are direct platform cousins of the Cobalt and G-5, it does not mean that something related to the Cobalt/G-5 twins will apply to the HHR.

 

I hope this will apply to my '08 cause sometimes it takes a lot of wiggling around and lots of sware words to get the key to turn. I have discovered that it's almost impossible to get the key to turn when its parked with the wheels turned, gotta have em aligned straight.

I'm taking it in to the Chevy dealer tomorrow for a antifreeze flush, so I'll check with them then.

 

What I got from the second article is that the recall for the Cobalt's are for a TOTALLY unrelated ignition problem from what the HHR's experience. They seem to have a problem turning OFF while moving and the HHR's you CAN NOT turn off. Therefore no safety concern. JMO....subject to change however.

 

Oh, and that seems to be only 2007 models anyway.

The Detroit automaker is recalling 619,122 2005-07 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles in the United States;

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/2...#ixzz2tIqcqx4F

 

I got my antifreeze drained & flushed & filled today at a small Chevy dealer in the Bellinham area. Even though the original Dexcool has been in there for about 7 years, it was not gelled and was still protecting the engine. Whew!

While there, I showed the service manager this thread and now have an appointment to have my ignition key switch replaced. Apparently I am the first one to mention this to that dealer.

 

DexCool gelling usually comes from overheating.