2009 Chevrolet HHR body & structure problems

The door sensors do not work properly. The sensors to not indicate that the door is not fully closed. The door must be open by at least three inches before the sensor will indicate "door ajar." so, if the door is closed lightly but not all the way you could end up driving down the highway and have your door come swinging open with no warning. It was discovered by a chevy service department that the reason for this is because of the sensor placement in the crease of the door.

2009 hhr. We have had so much trouble with is car, I don't have the space to tell you all the complaints. This is the latest happening; wife calls me from town, cant get out of the car, door wont open. Finally had to crawl over the console and exit on the passenger side. Quiet a feat for a 260 lb 72 year old lady. Now I read on the internet this is a ongoing problem for hhr going all the way back to 2007. One person said the dealer charged $450.00, because the whole door panel had to be replaced.