VIN Decoder Results

3GNCA13B09S623208

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CHEVROLET

Vehicle Model

HHR

Vehicle Series

1/2 Ton

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

3GNCA13B*9S

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2009

Plant City

RAMOS ARIZPE

Vehicle Type

MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)

Plant Country

MEXICO

Plant Company Name

Ramos Arizpe Assembly

Body Class

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg)

Transmission Style

Automatic

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

3600.0

Displacement (CI)

219.68547874103

Displacement (L)

3.6

Engine Model

LCS

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

3GN World Manufacturer Identifier

CA13B Vehicle Descriptor Section

0 Check Digit

9S623208 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Crash

N/A

Side Crash

N/A

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

Safety Recalls (5 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2009 CHEVROLET HHR

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignitio...

Consequence: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" pos

Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers w

Campaign: 14V171000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power ...

Consequence: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, o

Campaign: 14V153000

AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency...

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the s

Campaign: 14V047000

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Owner Complaints (508)

Total Complaints

508

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

"The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet HHR. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated and o..."

ODI #11673723

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

"Fuel line is leaking near left rear wheel wheel"

ODI #11627299

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