2008 ignition problem
06-22-2012 | 08:21 PM
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From: Bowling Green, OH
2008 ignition problem
Last weekend I got into my 2008 HHR and could not turn the key in the ignition. Everything was locked up! This happened once before 2 years ago and another HHR owner told me it would happen again. A friend told me there was a recall on the ignition cylinder so I called Thayer Chevrolet where the car was originally purchased (I'm the 2nd owner) and they serviced it the next day. I could have waited since it usually take an hour but I left it in the morning and they called after lunch. Key works perfectly and I'm very satisfied with the entire process!
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06-22-2012 | 11:47 PM
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A friend told me there was a recall on the ignition cylinder so I called Thayer Chevrolet where the car was originally purchased (I'm the 2nd owner) and they serviced it the next day. I could have waited since it usually take an hour but I left it in the morning and they called after lunch. Key works perfectly and I'm very satisfied with the entire process!
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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.
06-25-2012 | 10:34 AM
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From: Detroit, Michigan USA
Last weekend I got into my 2008 HHR and could not turn the key in the ignition. Everything was locked up! This happened once before 2 years ago and another HHR owner told me it would happen again. A friend told me there was a recall on the ignition cylinder so I called Thayer Chevrolet where the car was originally purchased (I'm the 2nd owner) and they serviced it the next day. I could have waited since it usually take an hour but I left it in the morning and they called after lunch. Key works perfectly and I'm very satisfied with the entire process!
Michelle, Chevrolet Customer Service
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